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!

[Hawkbizkit]

i figured i would go back in and fix the fist and make a PSD of it with the dark themed version and the light themed version if anyone wants it... Cheers

[Alan @ CIT]

Thanks bud, very handy

Just to let everyone know, I haven't forgotten about vBPunch, the next version is half done, just needs finishing up. I've been a bit distracted with 2 other hacks I'm working on

[rb290]

I put everything in the right place and I dont see the vbpunch in peoples post

[Alan @ CIT]

pb290: Revert the postbit template back to it's original, and try the change again.

[akanevsky]

Screenshot please?

[Alan @ CIT]

Screenshot of what? It's just a link that says "Punch User"...

Screenshot:

Punch User

[u4ea]

Awesome tool!

How can I set this so mods can use as well as admins?

[Alan @ CIT]

u4ea: Follow the instructions here https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost....31&postcount=7

[u4ea]

Originally Posted by Alan @ CIT

u4ea: Follow the instructions here https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost....31&postcount=7

Where do I state what user groups in the code below... SOrry im such a newbie...

PHP Code:

yes in the plugin vBPunch : Template conditional checks change this line:

PHP Code:
 else if (can_administer())  


To:

PHP Code:
 else if (in_array($vbulletin->userinfo[usergroupid], array(5,6,7,9)))  


just add the usergroups you want to the array.

Also edit vbpunch.php on line 25:

PHP Code:
 if (!can_administer())  


With this:

PHP Code:
 if (!in_array($vbulletin->userinfo[usergroupid], array(5,6,7,9))) 


[Alan @ CIT]

In this line:

PHP Code:

if (!in_array($vbulletin->userinfo[usergroupid], array(5,6,7,9))) 


The numbers in that line represent usergroup id's. Replace them.

Alterantivly, wait a day or so, and the next version of vBPunch will be released which will make it easier to do this.