[VB3 RC3] Attachments in private messages

Unsupported. VB3.5 version is here:
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=91220

Tested on 3.0.3

This hack enables you to send attachments in a private message. This feature was really useful to me in vb2 and I kind of missed it on vb3 so I rehacked it myself.

When a user writes a private message they will be given the option to add an attachment, the same as when writing a post. It uses the same rules you have defined for a convencional attachment including file types, quotas, etc. It is only an extension for attachments to be used in private messages.

As always it is advised to backup your files before hacking in case you want to go back, this is some big hack including modification of multiple files, some templates and adding two extra columns in the database tables.

Instructions are provided in the txt, and some screenshots on where the attachment option appears.

Info for hackers:
You may modify, improve, upgrade, redistribute this hack, include it
in another hack or yours or translate it provided you do it free of
charge and you distribute it in www.vbulletin.org at least, there is no
need to pm me asking for permission
Some portions of the code are (c) Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.

Edit by MarcoH64:
Because of multiple requests to make this hack work on vB3.0.7 i created upgrade instructions. These upgrade instructions can be followed after the original instructions (the 3.0.3 version). The original coder can not be held responsible for my modification.

[Weasel]

Originally Posted by RobinHood

Is it just me or is there something wrong with the script? Why does it kept deleting the attachments right after a few hours or so???

Hmm, you're right. It must be a problem in the cleanup cron. :disappointed:

[beano33]

Originally Posted by AZone

I am sorry, but can someone summarize all the steps I need to do to get it work? Or does the file in the first post contain complete solution?
Thank you.

I'd appreciate that too. A re-release for vBulletin Version 3.0.3 is what's needed.

[Mattius]

the same problem occurs with the attachments for calendar hack. the same missing $postid code etc...

Ive posted a message there as well

[theArchitect]

This Hack concept sounds sensational. But I am having a problem with the install. I have got down to the section where I need to modify the attachment.php file and I have been asked to find:

PHP Code:

$postid = verify_id('post', $attachmentinfo['postid']); 


But I can't find this code anywhere. I initially thought it was due to another hack I had installed. But I have checked the original vB 3.0.3 file and it isn't there either. Nor is the next line of code:

PHP Code:

verify_forum_password($foruminfo['forumid'], $foruminfo['password']); 


Assistance would be most appreciated.

[Mattius]

Many others are in the same boat Its not in the 3.0.3 code, this current hack is designed for 3.0.0 and 3.0.1...but with relatively small changes you should be able to get it too work in 3.0.3.

The problem gets worse when your trying to implement the calendar hack as well because modify identical bits of code, which i sort of had working apart from the fact the attachment disappears after a while ...a couple others have had the same problem here...Im using 3.0.3.

We really need a genius to come along and sort it all out for us. Unfortunately im not that genius

[theArchitect]

Originally Posted by Mattius

Many others are in the same boat Its not in the 3.0.3 code, this current hack is designed for 3.0.0 and 3.0.1...

yes, for the first time what version of vB I am using is becoming an issue (I am very new to hacks). I am also dreading what will happen when vB produce the next release. I am not looking forward to having to re-install all of my hacks.

[Mattius]

Yup hopefully more hack writers will use the HTL script, so it will be easy to adminster hacks...

Dont loose hope though i im pretty sure this particular hack will be modified for 3.0.3 soon...

[btappan]

Originally Posted by RobinHood

Is it just me or is there something wrong with the script? Why does it kept deleting the attachments right after a few hours or so???

anybody fix this yet? can i make it delete them after they are a week old or something?

[btappan]

do you think if we just revert the clean up file it would work temporarily at least to avoid pm attachments being deleted. they would probably build up but couldnt we manually clear them out once in a while?

[theArchitect]

Originally Posted by btappan

anybody fix this yet? can i make it delete them after they are a week old or something?

As I understand, the attachment exists so long as the PM does. So once the PM is deleted so too is the attachment.

I would probably leave it like this as if attachments are auto deleted you will get lots of complaint PMs about "where have my attachments gone?"

As for the build up, This is something users need to control (unless you have restrictions on your web space). Just set the attachment allowance to a lower number, then users will need to delete older (or less important ) attachments before they can include new ones.