Postbit_Legacy REVERSED Layout 1 v.1.0

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"Postbit_Legacy REVERSED Layout 1" by Freesteyelz
Version: 1.0

Re-Inspired By: Ricky6039's thread: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=114862

Thank Yous: Ricky6039, Boofo and Chris M
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Description:
The posbit_legacy is displayed in reverse. For fluid and fixed-width layouts.

Here's an idea that was re-inspired by Ricky6039's thread. It was a layout I did in UBB back in the day (2001) and now releasing it for vB. This is the first layout in the series. Future releases may come depending on requests, capability and energy.


Examples:
See attachments below.


What to expect?:
- Thread/Post title is displayed in place of Post Date.
- Post Date and Username are displayed in place of Thread/Post title.
- The user popup menu will display only in the first Username (left column). The second username link will go straight to user's profile.
- Replies will display just left of post #.
- User Online Status and User ID are displayed in the Username column.
- Online Status, Report Bad Post and IP images are replaced with text for a cleaner look.
- Message/Signature and User's info are bordered.


Requirements:
vB versions 3.5.3+ (3.5.4 should work; 3.5 versions possibly but I haven't tried it.)


Assumptions:
That you are editing the Default vB Style or at least using the Default vB Style as a Parent Style.

Can it work for custom styles? Yes. You may, however, need to re-work some of the codes for the layout to display properly. I successfully did this on several custom templates. Since many of us are using different styles I thought it would be better to use the Default vB Style for the instructions.


PLEASE!!!
Read the instructions carefully. Take your time when editing.

This is a template edit with quite a few steps so pace yourself.


Browsers Tested:
Internet Explorer & Firefox


Supported:
I'll try to answer your questions the best I can. Please click install to notify you if any changes are made.


Instructions:
Download the .zip file, extract and read the instructions.


If you use this mod click the link for any updates via e-mail. Thank you.



Attachements in order:
1. posbit_legacy 100%
2. posbit_legacy 770px
3. postbit_legacy menu 770px

[VBUsers]

yes i have vbshout but its disabled. should i completly remove it? or the template edits if any are the cause?

ok i uninstalled the shout and the im online product i had disabled and it fixed my issue. thank you very much great hack.

[Freesteyelz]

NP. I think Zero Tolerance released an update for the vBShout fix. You may want to check it out.

Thank you for clicking Install. :classic:

[apn3a]

Thanks for sharing sir. I love that alternative design!!!

*clicks install

[GamerJunk.net]

What if I wanted 2 postbit boxes? 1 on each side?

Similiar to a portal layout. Of course I would display other info not repeat the info.

[Holidazed]

This is cool. However, I would like to see is swap from left to right on every other post in the thread. Can this be done?

[Snake]

Thanks, this looks nice.

[VBUsers]

is there a way we can make it an option to go back and forth? like with posbit and postbit legacy. i had some memebers ask that so there it is.

[Freesteyelz]

Originally Posted by apn3a

Thanks for sharing sir. I love that alternative design!!!

Thanks. While I've enjoyed the style for years and so have my members/guests, it can take some getting used to since most people use the conventional layout. The majority of the comments I've received was that having the post in the left column made reading easier.

Originally Posted by RasMasta

What if I wanted 2 postbit boxes? 1 on each side?
Similiar to a portal layout. Of course I would display other info not repeat the info.

A three column? Yes, that's possible. What type of info will the 2nd postbit box contain?

Originally Posted by bitg

This is cool. However, I would like to see is swap from left to right on every other post in the thread. Can this be done?

While I haven't tried that I'm sure that's possible. Though, I think it would make reading less enjoyable to your users.

Originally Posted by Lil Ripsta

Thanks, this looks nice.

Thank you.

Originally Posted by lowandloudinc

is there a way we can make it an option to go back and forth? like with posbit and postbit legacy. i had some memebers ask that so there it is.

Yes. While there is a plugin mod here at vB.org take a look at this post by Freddie Bingham, a vB Developer.

*In order for it to work you will need to go to your vB Options --> Style & Language Settings and set postbit_legacy to "No". The postbit (Top) will be the default view for the user. For postbit_legacy view, users can go to their User CP and change the value to "Left".

[Holidazed]

Originally Posted by Freesteyelz

Quote:
Originally Posted by bitg
This is cool. However, I would like to see is swap from left to right on every other post in the thread. Can this be done?

While I haven't tried that I'm sure that's possible. Though, I think it would make reading less enjoyable to your users.

Well, that is one opinion I suppose. I disagree with you on this.

[Freesteyelz]

This is true. I actually thought about that for the vertical postbit view since all text are aligned left anyway.