Advanced Warning System (Beta Version)

Advanced Warning System


IF YOU ARE RUNNING vB 3.6, THERE IS A NEW THREAD FOR THIS HACK UNDER THAT VERSION. vB 3.6 USERS GO HERE:

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=124477


This is a direct port of the Advanced Warning System, as it was implemented in vB 3.0.x. This port has all the features of AWS version 3.4.16, except the Notes.

For a complete description of AWS capabilities, please refer to the following thread:

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?p=574374

The vB 3.5 compliant version of AWS includes:

1 Product XML (17 Plugins, 107 Phrases, 26 Templates, 43 Settings)
1 ACP Navigation XML
1 PHP Functions File
3 Images
2 PHP Frontend Files
1 PHP Admin CP File
1 PHP Mod CP File
3 PHP Cronjob Files

This port would not be possible, without the help of KirbyDE, to whom I am greatful. KirbyDE will also be responsible for supporting you here, with questions related to this particular release. Also, this port would not have been possible, without the help of Juan P hernandez, who offered me a free test system, in which the porting was performed.

The hack has been tested and it is believed to be bug-free, however since this is a major hack, I release it today (September 9th 2005) as beta.

I hope you all enjoy it.

History (Productversion)
3.5.b
Initial Version

3.5.b1
Fixed a typo that caused Errors in User Datamanager.
Fixed a wrong object reference in functions_warning.php

3.5.b2
Fixed a Bug that caused PHP Error Messages.
Fixed a Typo in the Install Code that causes mySQL Errors.
Updated the Template Edit instructions to be (hopefully) compatible with RC3

3.5.b3
Fixed User not showing up in automatic warning PMs
Fixed 2 missing Phrases
Fixed Hidden Warner being Used for Automatic Warnings
Fixed "View x's Warnings" Button in Usermanager not working

3.5.b4
Removed one unsued Phrase, added one missing Phrase
Fixed a Typo that caused PHP Errors when sending PMs
Fixed a Typo that caused PHP Errors upon Installation
Changed Product ID for Admin CP Navigation XML from vbulletin to aws, so it won't show up any longer if AWS is uninstalled/disabled.

A bug was found which didn't allow you to delete an entered Warning Type. Bug fixed in the current distribution file.

If you found a Bug, please report it at http://bugs.kirbydemos.ath.cx

This helps to keep issues organized, which can't be guaranteed if it's only posted in the Thread.
Thank you.

P.S.1: After you install the hack per the instructions, please update your installation with the separate files listed. They are newer files not included in the zip.

P.S.2: If you want to use the Notes feature, as it existed in AWS 3.4.16, please install AWS per the instructions in the zip file, and THEN follow the instructions included in the warn_notes_update_instructions.txt.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please keep in mind that this hack is not supported. What this means is that I have no obligation to support it. The reason for that, is because I have no access to a vB 3.5 system any more, so I can't work on this hack any more. Andreas (or KirbyDE) who undertook the support of this version of the AWS hack in the beginning, is obviously too busy to support it. So you are on your own, at least as far as the interaction with vB is concerned. If you have an issue with the hack files themselves, I'll do my best to solve it, but without a test environment, it is not easy. So users of vB 3.5 beware!

P.S. May 31st 2006: The zip file uploaded today, should contain all the debugging done by Delphi, so it should be fine as it is. You do not need the other files listed at the right, only the zip. Download it and follow the instructions in it, for installing the hack. I leave the other files there, just in case some one needs them, they will be deleted later.

SV1CEC

[redtailboa]

Here is the message I get when I enable AWS when trying to start a new thread:
The following errors occurred when this message was submitted:
1. Please complete both the subject and message fields.
2. The message you have entered is too short. Please lengthen your message to at least 3 characters.

When I turn aws off this error goes away

[Andreas]

That is a strange problem.
If you want me to help you, please set your board to debug mode and send ma a PM with an ACP login.

[seg]

Thanks - works like a charm :up:

Originally Posted by beano33

Report Bad Post to a forum is a separate hack:
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=83074

[sv1cec]

Originally Posted by seg

Thank you - I will test that tomorrow. One more question. I noticed that the "Add Note for ..." link at the top of each members post goes to a blank page. The note section works when I View the members profile. Any ideas on what might be the problem?

Notes are not supported in 3.5. It's a left-over from AWS 3.4, which needs to be added to this version.

KirbyDE, please email me to see if this Notes thing can be added in the 3.5 version, it's not that difficult.

Rgds

[sv1cec]

Originally Posted by seg

Thank you - I will test that tomorrow. One more question. I noticed that the "Add Note for ..." link at the top of each members post goes to a blank page. The note section works when I View the members profile. Any ideas on what might be the problem?

Reported posts is not part of AWS. This hack does not affect the way posts are reported, at least this is what I remember.

[jluerken]

When will this hack be a final version and out of beta?

[sv1cec]

From the posts here, I think it is pretty stable as it is. I haven't seen any serious problems, so I guess it is up to KirbyDE to decide.

And if KirbyDE has some time, you can look forward to the ability to add Notes. This is something that was added in the late versions 3.4.1x (can't remember exactly which) and which allows you to add private or public notes (public means all management team can see them), either post-specific or not, for a member of your forums. I guess this will be added in the second, non-Beta release.

Rgds

[kall]

Is this a feature, or a bug?

In 'No Posting' forums (closed ones), the warning links don't show in postbit.

I moved a spammy post to my spam forums before warning the poster and noticed that the option is missing.

[sv1cec]

I am not sure, I've never tried it with a No Posting forum. In my site, we move/copy the post to a "Laundry Room" area, where moderators have access, but not plain members. In that forum, the warn links are shown fine. I am not sure why they won't show in a No Posting.

My suggestion is to issue a warning before copying/moving the post.

[kall]

Yeah, totally... that would be the obvious solution.. I was wondering if it was a feature or not, or if you were even aware of it.