Add-On Releases - CES Site News

CES Site News
Version: 1.6.3
vBulletin 3.7.x, 3.8.x supported

*** NEWS ***
5/15/2008 - v1.6.3 released
5/5/2008 - v1.6.2 released
5/2/2008 - v1.6.1 released
4/17/2008 - v1.6.0 released
11/7/2007 - v1.5.1 released
9/9/2007 - v1.5.0 released
4/12/2007 - v1.4.1 released
4/5/2007 - v1.4.0 released
4/1/2007 - 4/2/2007 - v1.3.1 through v1.3.2 released
3/30/2007 - v1.3.0 released
3/23/2007 - 3/26/2007 - v1.2.0 through v1.2.4 released
3/14/2007 - v1.1.1 released
3/12/2007 - v1.1.0 released
2/9/2007 - v1.0.8 released
1/29/2007 - v1.0.7 released
1/23/2007 - 1/27/2007 - v1.0.0 through v1.0.6 released

Known Issues:
- none

What It Does:
This allows you to turn one of your forums into a news blog.

Live Installation: http://www.crackedeggstudios.com/news.php
This site is usually an update or two ahead of what's available in this thread, because that's where we do all our testing.

Products to Install: 1
Plugins Included: 14
Files to Upload: 7
Files to Edit: 0
New Templates: 8
Template Edits: 0

Mod Features:
- adds options to the Forum Manager
- uses forum permissions
- threads in the given forum become articles
- pull articles from other forums
- full-text articles are displayed in a customized forumdisplay
- post replies are added as comments
- set number of articles and comments per page
- turn on/off announcements in news display
- turn on/off attachments in news display
- turn on/off last comment in news display
- ajax quick edit in news display (basically, quick edit in forum display)
- display articles on every comments page
- limit size of article preview
- additional BB-Code tags for articles

BB-Code Tags:
[previewlength]value[/previewlength]
Placing this anywhere in an article overrides the preview limit for that article only. Multiple [previewlength] tags are cumulative. A "Read More..." link will appear if this tag is used.

[preview]value[/preview]
Placing this anywhere in an article defines text that will only show on Newsdisplay. Text contained in this tag completely replaces the post text on Newsdisplay. Multiple [preview] tags are cumulative. A "Read More..." link will appear if this tag is used.

[more]value[/more]
Placing this anywhere in an article defines text that will only show on Shownews. Text contained in this tag does not replace the post text on Shownews. It only hides text from Newsdisplay.

*** Changelog ***
As of Version 1.6.3:
- bug fix: preview functions do nothing since alias support added
- bug fix: preview functions never worked on editpost or newthread
- bug fix: inconsistent postbit after quick edit
- updated files: news.php, shownews.php, ces_news_bbcode.php,
ces_news_quick_edit.js

As of Version 1.6.2:
- bug fix: more database errors in vB 3.6.x
- bug fix: post controls hide on news display in IE7
- bug fix: threadbit and postbit widths inconsistent
- updated templates: ces_news_postbit, ces_news_threadbit
- updated files: shownews.php

*** Screenshots ***
1. New Forum Manager Option
2. Site News Settings
3. News Articles (forumdisplay)
4. Comments (showthread)

[thincom2000]

I cannot replicate this error on my installation.

Also that SQL code is not mine. What products do you have installed that use forumdisplay hooks?

[Mr_Snob]

Originally Posted by thincom2000

I cannot replicate this error on my installation.

Also that SQL code is not mine. What products do you have installed that use forumdisplay hooks?

(Hook) : forumdisplay_complete

1. Forum Display Stats Cache Serialized
2. Separate Sticky and Normal Threads
3. Zoints Thread Tags (Forum display)

(Hook) : forumdisplay_start

1. Cyb - Sticky-Closed-Poll Prefixes
2. Do not show who's online for guests (2/3)
3. Echo the Javascript Inline Subscription Management
4. Forum Statistics (2)
5. Separate Sticky and Normal Threads
6. thread visitor counts

[thincom2000]

Please list the products. Some of those are plugin names and I can't find them on here without knowing the product.

Or we can save some time if you feel comfortable giving me a temp admin account to figure out what plugin is causing the error.

[trancetopia]

Ok - i've found what is causing the avatar query problem for me at least. It's the avatar thread mod that puts the avartar of the thread starter next to the thread title in forumdisplay.

[trancetopia]

I have found a little bug. The link for the post icon for the thread is broken. Here is what it's trying to display:

http://www.littlewales.com/images/greenfox/statusicon/post_.gif

You can see it here:

http://www.littlewales.com/news.php?f=202

[thincom2000]

Thanks. That little bug was actually on a low priority but I have fixed it for the next update.

[trancetopia]

Originally Posted by thincom2000

Thanks. That little bug was actually on a low priority but I have fixed it for the next update.

Excellent - many thanks.

I've just found another little problem. If you take a look at the same thread/forum:

http://www.littlewales.com/news.php?f=202

I've attached an image but I think the formatting is missing a </tr><tr> somewhere.

[trancetopia]

I'd also like to make a request - hope you don't mind.

Would it possible to have an option at forum level to select to display attachements or not.

And here is why:

I have some custom image positioning bbcode so I can really make the news article stand out. I'd like to attach the images I want to use with the thread and use them positioned within the post so having the ability to hide what is attached would really enhance the appearance of the article.

Would this be possible?

Thanks.

[thincom2000]

Sure that should be simple, just adding another setting. Will be in the next update.

Originally Posted by trancetopia

I've just found another little problem. If you take a look at the same thread/forum:

http://www.littlewales.com/news.php?f=202

I've attached an image but I think the formatting is missing a </tr><tr> somewhere.

I'm not seeing the image in your forum level. Please note that html, bbcode, img code, and smilies are not being parsed on the forum level in version 1.0.1 (I have fixed this in the next update).

Also, I get a 404 when I try to view the thread, and session data is appearing in your sites URLs (this should be a problem elsewhere). Have you uploaded shownews.php?

EDIT: Seems to be working now. Thanks for pointing this out.

[thincom2000]

If anyone has found any more bugs, please report them so I can include them in the next update later tonight.