vBPunch v1.2 - A Quick Warning System

If Upgrading from version 1.1, upload all of the files in the Zip, making sure that they overwrite the old ones, then install the product XML.

If upgrading from version 1.0, please follow the instructions in the install guide in the Zip file.

Changelog
Version 1.2

• Clicking "Cancel" on the extra text prompt means that the PM will not be sent
• Adding an option to display a confirmation popup when the PM has been sent
• Fixed a bug with usergroup permission checking (thanks Osmosis)

Version 1.1

• Added a global on/off switch for vBPunch
• Added the ability to add/remove reputation points when punching
• Added usergroup permissions - you can now choose which usergroups are allowed to use vBPunch
• Now includes 3 "Punch User" images as well as the text link

What is vBPunch?
vBPunch is a quick way of sending a warning PM to a user, based on a post they have made.
It adds a link to the postbit called "Punch User". When an admin clicks this, vBPunch pops up a textbox letting the admin type a reason (if they wish, it's optional), then it sends the user a PM.

What makes vBPunch so special then???!?
The useful thing about vBPunch is that it does it all in the backgorund using Ajax. That means, no popup windows, no page refreshes, nothing. All the admin does is click the "Punch User" link, enter a reason if needed, then continues reading the thread / post, without being interupted.

Installation
Please read install.html located in the zip file

Un-installation
Please read install.html located in the zip file. Please ensure that you delete the uploaded files, before un-installing the product in the vBulletin AdminCP, otherwise you will recieve errors when you edit a usergroup.

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Important: Unfortunately, my leased vBulletin licence has now expired, and I won't be renewing it until September which means I will be unable to reply to this thread, or update this mod until then. I'm hopeful that the great vBulletin.org community will step in to answer any questions in my absence though See you all in early September!

[Alan @ CIT]

Add me to MSN or GTalk mate - awagstaff@gmail.com for both, or I'm in #vborg (^^^ chat link up there)

[Dan]

Really nice I like it

[Hawkbizkit]

here is a little quick button for people with dark backgrounds

upload the fist to your images/buttons folder for your style
in your postbit template you use

Find:

<a href="#" onClick="do_punch('$post[userid]', '$post[postid]'); return false;">$vbphrase[vbpunch_punch_user]</a>

Replace with:

<a href="#" onClick="do_punch('$post[userid]', '$post[postid]'); return false;"><img class="inlineimg" src="$stylevar[imgdir_button]/fist.gif" alt="$vbphrase[vbpunch_punch_user]" border="0" /></a>

this is just a quick fix to remove the text link i'm sure Alan-CIT will use a better one for the next release of the hack...also thanks Alan-CIT for all your hard work this hack is great

[Anette]

Lovely. Thank you!

[Alan @ CIT]

Thanks Hawk, I'd like to add the button into the next release if you'll allow me mate

I'm away Sunday, but will catch you on IRC on Monday at some point

Also, thanks to all those who have installed vBPunch so far, I've started adding a few new features for the next release, and all being well, should have it finished by next Friday.

[csidlernet]

very cool thanks
/me installs

[rb290]

it did not work for me.
i installed it perfect too
i have vB 3.5
anyone know whats the problem ?

[lamilein]

[high]* lamilein loves this one
[/high]

[high]* lamilein clicked install [/high]

[Bad Bunny]

Originally Posted by rb290

it did not work for me.
i installed it perfect too
i have vB 3.5
anyone know whats the problem ?

You probably didn't install it perfect. It works for everyone but you? This isn't a very realistic assumption. Perhaps you can share any errors or other clues with us, so we can see what exactly doesn't work.

I stopped reading minds earlier this year, so I need some help to know what your problem is. (sorry if my post is punchy, I'm not trying to be rude, I'm just silly right now)

[Alan @ CIT]

Originally Posted by rb290

it did not work for me.
i installed it perfect too
i have vB 3.5
anyone know whats the problem ?

Unfortunatly, that doesn't give us a lot to go on

What exactly doesn't work? Do you recieve any Javascript or PHP errors?

Are you certain that you uploaded the files to the correct places?