Mini Mods - New way to force guests to register

ABOUT THIS MOD

My idea was to place a fix characater on the bottom right, wich forces guests to register an account, because i was sick of those standard "hello guest, register" mods.

So with this little modification, you are able to display a nice and flashy character to all guests - forcing them to register

All examples on the bottom are free to use.

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LIVE-DEMO: http://www.srowned.org

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IF YOU RUN VBULLETIN 3.X.X CHECK THIS THREAD

1. Upload your desired image to "/images/misc/register.png" (if you want my symples, feel free to use them, they are all attached below)

2. Open your "additional.css" and add the following lines:

div.forcetoregister {
background:url(images/misc/register.png);
background-repeat: no-repeat;
width:300px;
height:200px;
padding:0 5px 3px;
position:fixed;
right:1px;
bottom:0px;
z-index:1;
}

3. Open your "header" template and add the following line on top:

To show it on EVERY PAGE add this:

<vb:if condition="$show['guest']"><a href="/register.php"><div class="forcetoregister"></div></a></vb:if>

To show it only on FIRST PAGE (forum home) add this (thx @ Whity):

<vb:if condition="THIS_SCRIPT == 'index'">
<vb:if condition="$show['guest']"><a href="/register.php"><div class="forcetoregister"></div></a></vb:if>
</vb:if>

To show it on every page EXCEP THE REGISTER PAGE, add this code:

<vb:if condition="THIS_SCRIPT != 'register'">
<vb:if condition="$show['guest']"><a href="/register.php"><div class="forcetoregister"></div></a></vb:if>
</vb:if>

If you want the image to show up only for SPECIFIC USERGROUP(S), for example User who need to verify their e-mail adress - use this code:

<vb:if condition="is_member_of($bbuserinfo, 3)"><a href="/register.php"><div class="forcetoregister"></div></a></vb:if>

Make sure to check your Usergroup ID in the ADMINCP as these may differ!



4. Mark as installed

5. You are done!


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NEW FEATURE: RANDOM IMAGE ON EVERY PAGERELOAD

Since some one at the forum came up with the wish, to have random images on every pagereload, i can now provide you a solution:

1. Add this code to your "additional.css" instead of the code provided on top:

div.forcetoregister {
background:url(rotate.php);
background-repeat: no-repeat;
width:300px;
height:200px;
position:fixed;
right:1px;
bottom:0px;
z-index:1;
}

2. Download the file "rotate.php" wich is attached below

3. Upload the file "rotate.php" to your FORUMROOT

4. Open "images/misc" via FTP and create a new folder called "ftr" (Complete path should look like this: /images/misc/ftr)

5. Upload your desired images to the "ftr" folder (supported file extensions are: PNG, GIF & JPG)

6. Your done!

SPEND ME A BUCK

If you like my Mod feel free to check my fiverr.com gig: http://fiverr.com/dszuecs/create-a-c...d-implement-it

[ringnews24]

This mod is a great idea, but im getting lots of complaints it interfers with mobile phone users.

[Fleiding]

It's working great! Thank you so much!

[keyness]

I know that concept of mod is being visible to force guests to register but is it possible to allow guests to close or minimize this image? As stated above, this image can be bothering for mobile users.

Using it for years! Thank you again.

[Macgiber]

Originally Posted by keyness

I know that concept of mod is being visible to force guests to register but is it possible to allow guests to close or minimize this image? As stated above, this image can be bothering for mobile users.

Using it for years! Thank you again.

To show it only on FIRST PAGE (forum home) add this (thx @ Whity):

<vb:if condition="THIS_SCRIPT == 'index'">
<vb:if condition="$show['guest']"><a href="/register.php"><div class="forcetoregister"></div></a></vb:if>
</vb:if>

[RRCamellini]

Nice Job My friend

[Khan91]

where is the additional.css located? i cannot find it anywhere. running 4.2.2

[ozzy47]

ACP --> Styles & Templates --> Style Manager

Choose your style and then select Edit Templates in the dropdown. now scroll to CSS Templates, double click on that, then find additional.css, and double click on that.

[Khan91]

Thank you sir

[ozzy47]

Not a problem, glad to help.

[TheAdminMarket]

Great but needs a bit improvement. eg What if registrstions have turn off? To solve this issue modify the code in header template:

<vb:if condition="$show['registerbutton']">
..........here goes the other code that you already use.............
</vb:if>

Those who are familiars with coding they can combine the condition like:

<vb:if condition="$show['registerbutton'] AND THIS_SCRIPT != 'register'">
.....or any other condition(s)....

For those who want to hide it in mobile styles they can modify their condition like:

<vb:if condition="!IS_MOBILE_STYLE AND ..... here the other condition...">

In simple words add: !IS_MOBILE_STYLE AND before your current condition.