[Product] AJAX: Username check on registration

RC 1 only!

*Version: 1.3
`-> Fixed the instruction.
See this post for more information: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost....3&postcount=13

*Version: 1.2
`-> Updated the instructions and fixed a bug in the plugin 'Get Username check setting'. Everyone who installed this hack will be informed.
`-> Important: Users running 1.1 or prior: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost....16&postcount=7

* Version: 1.1
`-> Users who have this installed don't have to install it again.

Alright, here it comes.. The 3.5 version of my famous AJAX hack


This one is using the new Product Manager.
That means to you: All phrases, all settings, all plugins are added with one simple file import

Just one single click - isn't that great?

• complete Product
• phrases, settings, plugins added automatically
• on-click uninstall *

It took me some time to figure out how vB3.5 ticks but it's working now. This was my first try on the new Product Manager ever so there might be some errors but I installed it 10 times (because it is so easy ) and it worked. You can even uninstall it with one simple click


It works exactly like vB3 version, there are some minor tweaks to the code but those only affect performance
There's only one really new thing: If the username is not taken, the user will see a message (with a green background) telling him that he can register the desired username.


Sadly the templates must be changed manually but.. There won't be any fun without some handicraft

There's detailed instructions how to install this beauty within the package but let me explain some things first:

In the package you'll find 3 files:

• product-ajaxcheckuser.xml
• instructions.txt
• ajax_checkusername.js

The first one is the most important one. It contains all plugins, phrases and the queries to add the new setting. You can easily import that file with the new Product Manager in your AdminCP.

The rest is even easier: Copy the ajax_checkusername.js to your clientscript folder and then open instructions.txt for the template edits.


Iam short of time at the moment but I'll do my best to support this plugin (or product or..).. Just ask here in this thread. If you like to donate something (I got one for the first release of the script) send me a pm for my paypal address.


Anything more to say? Happy importing and _always_ do backups first!


Ah for those begging for a screenshot or demo.. As there has not much changend on the frontend please see this thread for more information: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=81531


btw. Iam going to get some sleep now.. It's 5 in the morning here

* this includes plugins, settings and phrases.. Files have to be removed manually and templates must be reverted manually.

[MrNase]

It doesn't show up? Where? In the Product-Manager?



(Deutsch? Dann schreib mir ne PN )

[prawn]

Works flawlessly now under http://www.kornworld.de/board/ Nice job!

[MrNase]

Important change in 1.3.. This is for those who have the same problems as prawn had:

Open your template 'register'.

find:

 <fieldset class="fieldset">
				<legend>$vbphrase[password]

and ADD ABOVE:

 			<if condition="$show[usernamecheck]">
			<span class="registererrorhidden" id="nameCheckFailed">$vbphrase[registererror]
			<span class="registerokhidden" id="nameCheckOk">$vbphrase[registerok]
			</if>

[Scott MacVicar]

Basically you'll find 3 functions needed for ajax compatibility.
// create the vb ajax object, the parameter is if its to be asynchronous or not
var xml_sender = new vB_AJAX_Handler(true);
// function to be called when ready state changes
xml_sender.onreadystatechange(myfunction);
// send the request
xml_sender.send('file.php', 'do=something&var=' + blahvar);

so when it changes myfunction will be executed.

[SkyShadow]

Have anyone installed this hack on RC2?

[MrNase]

I guess some may have this one installed on RC2.. As there are now bigger changes concerning the Plugin/Product Managment it will work on RC2 as it has worked on RC1 and as it will work on vB3.5 Gold.

With the release of vB3.5 Gold I'll convert this hack using Scott's detailed (thanks again) explanation

[Antivirus]

This is a great hack! I was wondering if it could be taken "one step further" though, for instance- in addition to checking the username for duplicates, how about turning this new feature on or off for any other user profile field(s) which would be flagged via a checkbox within AdminCP>UserProfileFieldManager>EditUserProfileFie ld ?

This would be useful for admins who would have the need to prevent duplicate users based upon custom profile fields such as (for example...) "telephone number", "social security number", or any other custom profile field for which Administrators want to use as an identifier to prevent duplicate registrations.

(please)

[MrNase]

This is certainly a nice idea but it's a lot more complicated to do. I currently don't have the time but if someone plans to do this he may use this product

[Crazy Serb]

anyone got this working on vb 3.5 gold?

I am getting a javascript error (Object Expected) once I enter a username that is already registered and tab over to the password field...

anyone else got this?

[Christine]

No problems on 3.5 Gold.

Make sure that you uploaded the .js file to the clientscript directory, and you may want to clear your cache of old cached files just in case.