New Posting Features - vB Spell

What this does: vB Spell allows you to install a dictionary (English dictionary included) into your MysQL database, and provide a spell checking window that works in both of vB's editor modes, standard and WYSIWYG.

Background: This mod was originally developed by tamarian for vB 3.5.x. With the release of 3.6.x the installer stopped working for fresh installs and the template changes were considerably out of date, tamarian gave me permission to release a 3.6.x version with updates.
This version should work with both 3.5.x and 3.6.x series.

Features:

• Supports most recent versions of browsers. Tested on IE, Firefox, Mozilla/Netsacpe, Opera and Konqueror (Konqueror implies Safari, but please confirm Mac folks).
• Learn Feature uses cookies, so it won't increase the database size.
• Admin panel options.
• Spell Check button appears anywhere there is a WYSIWYG Enhanced or Standard Editor Toolbar [includes quickreply but not quickedit].
• Skips quoted text and other tags (PHP, code, etc.).
• Usergroup permisisons.
• Template based interface, and uses your default style.
• Link buttons (Thesarus and Lookup) with links to Merriam Webster's online thesarus and dictionary links with the suggestion for misspelled words.

Installation:

• Unzip main package.
• Upload the contents of the 'upload' folder to your forum home directory.
  Regular Install:
  • Unzip dictionary-reg.zip.
  • Upload DICTIONARY.DIC to your forum home directory.
  Alternate Install
  • Unzip dictionary-alt.zip.
  • Import the SQL files to your database.
• Import product-spellvb.xml.
• Go to AdminCP > vBulletin Options > vB Spell and edit your usergroup permisisons.
• Template changes are now automatic. [accept for quickedit]

Q: What is the Alternate Install method for?
A: If you are having problems with the Regular Install (such as your dictionary import freezes at x%) then you should consider using the Alternate Install. If neither of these methods work for you then there might be an issue with your server host.

Upgrading:

• Unzip main package.
• Upload the contents of the 'upload' folder to your forum home directory.
• Import product-spellvb.xml.

To manually force the quickedit template to work with this mod:
postbit_quickedit
Find

		<if condition="is_browser('ie')">
			<td><img src="$stylevar[imgdir_editor]/separator.gif" width="6" height="20" alt="" /></td>
			<td><div class="imagebutton" id="{$editorid}_cmd_spelling"><img src="$stylevar[imgdir_editor]/spelling.gif" width="21" height="20" alt="$vbphrase[check_spelling]" /></div></td>
		</if>

Replace with

		<td><img src="$stylevar[imgdir_editor]/separator.gif" width="6" height="20" alt="" /></td>
		<td><div class="imagebutton" id="{$editorid}_cmd_spelling(null)"><img onclick="spellCheck('3', '$editorid', '2');" src="$stylevar[imgdir_editor]/spelling.gif" width="21" height="20" alt="$vbphrase[check_spelling]" /></div></td>

History:
0.10.x NyNe versions
v0.10.3b - 06/22/07:
Compensated for an issue brought up in this post.
v0.10.3 - 06/22/07:
Added a check to the product installer so it would not remove the vbspell table after just having created it.
Added $vboptions[bburl] to all template code that asks for files (this *might* fix the PhotoPost issues - no promises).
v0.10.2b - 08/26/06:
Fixed error in product installer (removed table prefix).
Changed all <? to <?php for php5 compatibility.
v0.10.2a - 08/26/06:
Removed alt product installer.
Product installer included now checks for dictionary file, if dictionary file is not found it continues installing.
Product installer no longer drops dictionary table before installing.
v0.10.2 - 08/22/06:
vbspell template is now XHTML 1.0 Transitional.
Fixed a version check for vbspell template (made compatible with 3.5.x).
vB Spell window should now open on top of other windows.
Removed table prefix for vbspell sql table (product installer includes code to remove old tables).
Included alternate installation method (Credit goes to Replicators for the SQL Install method).
v0.10.1 - 08/21/06:
Beta release for 3.6.x series.
Switched to product/plugin based installer.

0.9.x tamarian versions
v0.9.12 - 12/25/05:
Security fix for cases where you allow HTML posts and they contain malicious code (Credit goes to Brendan Donahue for finding the issue and alerting TechGuy, and to TechGuy for alerting me to it).
v0.9.11 - 11/02/05:
Fixes a bug with slashes in text.
v0.9.10 - 10/17/05:
Check for primary and secondary group for permission.
Bug fix for quoted words.
v0.9.9 - 09/13/05:
Bugfix for JS on IE with RC3.
v0.9.8 - 07/15/05:
Bugfix for JS code mismatch with template.
v0.9.7 - 07/14/05:
Initial release for vB 3.5 beta-4.

NOTE: The above section says NyNe versions, because I go by the name NyNe everywhere accept here.

Scrrenshots: (from tamarian's 3.0.7, but it's identical)

[vBulletin THEN DAYLIGHT]

Has anyone come up with a solution for the pop up window loading beneath other windows yet? I am using Firefox and it is annoying me!

Other than that, no problems. I did have some when I tried to upgrade from the 3.5.4 version, but the best thing to do is just to delete and uninstall vBSpell, including the files on your server, and start all over again from scratch. That worked for me.

[davidw]

Other than a javascript issue itself, I wouldn't have any idea why it would do that personally.

[R1lover]

Originally Posted by vBulletin THEN DAYLIGHT

Has anyone come up with a solution for the pop up window loading beneath other windows yet? I am using Firefox and it is annoying me!

Other than that, no problems. I did have some when I tried to upgrade from the 3.5.4 version, but the best thing to do is just to delete and uninstall vBSpell, including the files on your server, and start all over again from scratch. That worked for me.

Yes, I need the pop up window issue solved as well.............

I don't like showing the users a new feature when it does nto work properly... The rest of the mod works great.... Thank you for the work.

But the pop up issues makes this mods look pretty sad... lol


Any help on this from a coder?

Thank you

[R1lover]

HELP PLEASE

anyone a Java Coder?

[PoetJA-1975]

Originally Posted by SpadMan

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

I guess I shouldn't have upgraded to v0.10.2b (08/26/06).

EXACTLY! reverted back - nice hack but v0.10.2b isn't so nice for 3.5.4 OR as other have noted... for 3.6.any LOL

At anyrate thanx for this one, as I'm sure my users will love the functionality

Jacquii.

[pokerie]

Installed, thanks

Where could I get an English (Ireland) or UK (Great Britain) dictionary does anyone know? We say customise amongst other different ways of spellingt things Can I use the ones installed on my computer? I have a Great Britain .dic file in my open office folder, but it's 500kb compared to the one included in this which was 2MB. That probably wouldn't be ok so?


Just a suggestion is to make the pop up window for the dictionary and thesaurus look look up to be bigger as you have to maximise it to see the results.


I'm using 3.6.1 too, I'm not sure what problem you guys are talking about with it appearing under windows. Could you tell me how to replicate the problem so I can check if it's the same with me?

Is there any chance the mis-spelled words cuz have a squigly line underneatht them so you can see which ones are about to be corrected perhaps?

Thanks again for the mod.

[R1lover]

Originally Posted by christianb

Other than a javascript issue itself, I wouldn't have any idea why it would do that personally.

Does anyone here want to help out and take a look at the java script on this new version?

I need to get this resolved asap please, please please... lol

[r5e]

I can report that I have tested this problem with the pop-up happening behind the main window (it flicks for an instant in front as it loads, then disappears behind) in many different scenarios and it does happen.

Firefox - problem
IE - problem
Opera - works fine every time.

I've tried this on a number of different PCs and they all get the same results.

I'm no expert in javascript either. I'll try and get hold of someone who is if the author cannot help. I've also emailed the author and asked him to please spare some time for a quick check in here to investigate this last little niggly problem. Perhaps someone could compare the script from the old version to the new and see if that gives any clues?

As I see it, the rest of the mod can be made to work quite well now, but this is the only bit that still has us all stumped.

Here's hoping we can all find a way to get this working soon.

[R1lover]

Originally Posted by r5e

I can report that I have tested this problem with the pop-up happening behind the main window (it flicks for an instant in front as it loads, then disappears behind) in many different scenarios and it does happen.

Firefox - problem
IE - problem
Opera - works fine every time.

I've tried this on a number of different PCs and they all get the same results.

I'm no expert in javascript either. I'll try and get hold of someone who is if the author cannot help. I've also emailed the author and asked him to please spare some time for a quick check in here to investigate this last little niggly problem. Perhaps someone could compare the script from the old version to the new and see if that gives any clues?

As I see it, the rest of the mod can be made to work quite well now, but this is the only bit that still has us all stumped.

Here's hoping we can all find a way to get this working soon.

Thank you, I have tried to get a few pwople to look at it also....still no luck

Let's pull together and get this one solved...

[LisaD1]

Originally Posted by r5e

I can report that I have tested this problem with the pop-up happening behind the main window (it flicks for an instant in front as it loads, then disappears behind) in many different scenarios and it does happen.

Firefox - problem
IE - problem
Opera - works fine every time.

I've tried this on a number of different PCs and they all get the same results.

I'm no expert in javascript either. I'll try and get hold of someone who is if the author cannot help. I've also emailed the author and asked him to please spare some time for a quick check in here to investigate this last little niggly problem. Perhaps someone could compare the script from the old version to the new and see if that gives any clues?

As I see it, the rest of the mod can be made to work quite well now, but this is the only bit that still has us all stumped.

Here's hoping we can all find a way to get this working soon.

This also happens on our forum.
I just want to thank the author in advance for his hard work and continued help with this great add on!!
Lisa