Version: 1.0.1, by phpdesk
Developer Last Online: Apr 2020
Category: New Posting Features -
Version: 4.0.x
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Released: 09-21-2010
Last Update: 09-23-2010
Installs: 88
DB Changes Uses Plugins Auto-Templates
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Info
Enables thread linking to external locations
Similar to "Forum Link" option
Features
- Point thread titles to external URLs
- Allow users to manage their thread links
- Enable globally or for selected forums
- Assign Usergroup based permissions (New!)
- Set up direct linking or thread redirects
- Set the link target property
- Choose between two threadbit display styles (New!)
- View screenshots for more details
Installation
Import [phpdesk.com]-product-threadurl.xml via AdminCP > Plugin System > Manage Products > [Add/Import Product]
Settings
Go to: AdminCP > vBulletin Options > Thread Link Options
Mod Support
- Do not forget to mark as installed to qualify for further assistance
- A small donation would always be welcome to support further development of this hack (Support Developer)
- I'll do my best to listen to your comments and suggestions as long as time permits
Ghangelog
1.0.0 | 2010-09-22 - First Release
1.0.1 | 2010-09-23
- New: Usergroup Permissions filter
- New: Alternative threadbit style 1.0.2 | Planned
- Include a compatibility fix for Separate Sticky from Normal Threads hack
- Enable for selected users only
- Feel free to post your suggestions
Seems to work well in initial testing and was something we were looking for after transferring a lot of threads from forums to articles under v4 vbCMS .... :up:
We wanted all the old thread references to get redirected to the vbCMS replacement articles when people clicked on them in posts, instead of having to even think about goinf through every post and changing them.
Question: Under the option to select just specific forums, if I choose a category forum ID that has a series of sub forums under it, will all those sub forums inherit this capability automatically?
It sure would save me a lot of time if they would ...
Question: Under the option to select just specific forums, if I choose a category forum ID that has a series of sub forums under it, will all those sub forums inherit this capability automatically?
Unfortunately, currently sub forums aren't included automatically if you add a parent forum ID to the list.
Unfortunately, currently sub forums aren't included automatically if you add a parent forum ID to the list.
Thanks ..
If I leave it blank so that ALL forums have the link option, but restrict the usergroup to Admin ONLY, then Admin status usergroups only will be able to see that option... correct?
Finally, see attached pic ...
I notice that when I redirect a thread with the mod, that it now appears as a forum thread with a sticky indicator on it, but it's not actually a stick thread (no separator). Is that the way it's designed?
By the way, I use this custom mod to separate stickies from normal threads, although I'm not sure it makes any difference to my last question, I thought I'd mention it.
if i turn off member cannot see thread content in forum permissions, they can still be redirected!
Hey, is the Thread Link Type set to Direct Link or a Redirect on your site? If I have it set to first option then thread is directly pointing to the external location. If I have it set as a redirect, and switch off Can View Thread Content then redirection is stopped with a vBulletin alert message.
If I leave it blank so that ALL forums have the link option, but restrict the usergroup to Admin ONLY, then Admin status usergroups only will be able to see that option... correct?
That's right, only selected usergroups are allowed to point new threads to external links. All the others continue to submit new threads the usual way.
Quote:
Originally Posted by BadgerDog
I notice that when I redirect a thread with the mod, that it now appears as a forum thread with a sticky indicator on it, but it's not actually a stick thread (no separator). Is that the way it's designed?
I wanted to highlight the custom threads somehow by adding some sort of an icon next to their titles. I used the same one as for sticky threads but you can always customize that further in the template directly. Redirected threads aren't moved to the top like the sticky ones, (unless you also mark them as sticky) so no need for additional separators.
Quote:
Originally Posted by BadgerDog
By the way, I use this custom mod to separate stickies from normal threads, although I'm not sure it makes any difference to my last question, I thought I'd mention it.
Again, great mod and will significantly help us re-structure how we handle our on-line member libraries that have been forum based, moving them to vbCMS article based, doing so transparently .... :up:
its ok now, ive fixed it! yep needed to be on redirect and not direct - my bad
Quote:
Originally Posted by phpdesk
Hey, is the Thread Link Type set to Direct Link or a Redirect on your site? If I have it set to first option then thread is directly pointing to the external location. If I have it set as a redirect, and switch off Can View Thread Content then redirection is stopped with a vBulletin alert message.
Again, great mod and will significantly help us re-structure how we handle our on-line member libraries that have been forum based, moving them to vbCMS article based, doing so transparently .... :up:
Regards,
Badger
ps: Sent PayPal donation ....
I'm glad it worked out for you,
and really appreciate the donation, thanks!
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