Version: 1.6.2 vBulletin Version: 3.6.10 Developer: Michael (Mystics) Koenig (www.vbulletin-germany.com) Modification-Language: English & German & French (thanks to ReadWrite - Note: Readme has not yet been translated to french.) Install-difficulty: Medium File-edits: 5 Template-edits: 10
Brief Description of the Modification
This modification allows your users to choose a thread prefix for each thread. To do this you are able to select an appropriate prefix from a list beside the title while posting a new thread - for example 'Help', 'Problem', 'Search' etc.
This prefix will be displayed in front of the thread title. The result will be for example: Problem - I can't find this setting
Problem is the thread prefix, I can't find this setting is the title of the thread.
The prefixes displayed in this list may be defined by a moderator for each of his moderated forums (Forum Tools -> Manage Thread Prefixes); of course an administrator and a super moderator is allowed to do this for every forum.
Features
Moderators are able to create own prefixes for each of their moderated forums.
(Forum -> Forum Tools -> Manage Thread Prefixes -> threadprefix.php)
Display of the prefixes on forum display, search results, subscribed threads and within the thread itself.
It is possible to change the prefix with editing the first post of a thread or with the thread tools available for moderators at any time.
Settings in Admin CP
Maximum prefixes per forum
Thread Prefix required: Users have to select a thread prefix for their threads. You can select this globally for all forums or on a per forum basis.
Default Thread Prefixes: You may set default prefixes which will either be shown only in forums without own prefixes or be shown in addition to existing prefixes
Show Thread Prefixes in extra column or in front of the thread title in the same column
Alignment of the prefixes (if 'Show in extra column' is enabled): Align left, align right, center
Show Prefix in 'Last Post' column
Prefix HTML Markup: Specify an HTML tag with which to display the prefixes (bold, italic, red etc.)
Allow Thread Prefix search: If enabled, the prefixes of all forums the user has access to will be grouped in a list and displayed in the search engine.
Per Forum:
Allow Thread Prefixes in this Forum
Thread Prefix Required in this Forum.
Screenshots
See attachments.
Version-History
1.6.2 (2008-05-24 - 9:30 pm CET)
Fixed XSS security issue:
Import the updated xml file (product-threadprefix_*.xml) to fix the security issue!
Changes for vBulletin 3.6.10 (Updated Template modifications)
Bugfix: It's possible again to search for prefixes
Installation script prefixinstall.php now works with IE7 too.
1.6.1 (2006-08-29 - 11:30 pm CET)
Bugfix: It's possible again to change the prefix by editing the first post of a thread.
Bugfix: The prefix will be forwarded correctly and without an error to the advanced editor while editing the first post via AJAX.
New: Thread Prefixes for discussion threads for user infractions and reported posts.
You can enter those thread prefixes within your vBulletin settings.
New: Ability to sort the thread prefixes in descending order.
(Forum Tools -> Manage Thread Prefixes)
New: Version check for the Thread Prefix Product within the AdminCP.
Import the updated xml file (product-threadprefix_*.xml) and upload the updated file /upload/threadprefix.php to your server.
1.6.0 (2006-08-04 - 07:00 pm CET)
Changes for vBulletin 3.6.0
Because you have to upload all files of vBulletin 3.6, there are no instructions for the update. Just follow the standard instructions for the file and template changes.
Fixed error within the search engine.
New: Prefixes are displayed within Content Syndication (external.php)
Do not forget to import the updated xml file (product-threadprefix_*.xml)!
1.5.5 (2006-04-09 - 03:00 pm CET)
Fixed database error within the search engine.
(if prefix was selected and results were shown as posts)
Just import the updated xml file.
1.5.4 (2006-03-20 - 01:30 am CET)
Fixed small error within the search engine.
Just import the updated xml file.
1.5.3 (2006-03-19 - 03:30 pm CET)
Changes in includes/class_dm_threadpost.php for vB 3.5.4
Changes in includes/functions_threadprefix.php for vB 3.5.4
New: Search for prefixes only is now possible (without keywords)
New: Prefixes are displayed in "Similar Threads"
New: Separator between prefix and thread title within threads/emails may now be defined in your Admin Control Panel (used to be always " - ").
New: Save Thread Prefix in Search Preferences
1.5.2 (2005-11-03 - 07:30 pm CET)
Missing phrase: updateprefixes
Fixed small error in /threadprefix.php
1.5.1 (2005-11-02 - 09:30 pm CET)
First version for vBulletin 3.5.1
1.5.0 (2005-11-02 - 09:30 pm CET)
First version for vBulletin 3.5.0 (only one file edit more because of a missing hook)
Installation
Upload all files from the upload directory to your vBulletin directory on your server.
Overview of the files and corresponding directories:
/threadprefix.php
/admincp/prefixinstall.php
/admincp/prefixinstall_text.php
/includes/functions_threadprefix.php
Import the file "product-threadprefix_english.xml" with 'Manage Products':
Admin Control Panel -> Plugin System -> Manage Products ->
[Add/Import Product] -> Select file -> Import
Open this file with your browser:
http://www.yourdomain.com/forum/admincp/prefixinstall.php
Log in as administrator and follow the instructions
Time needed for installation: approx. 30 min. Tested for version: 3.5.0 (and above).
Note: If you have used the Thread Category / Prefix Hack in vBulletin 3.0.x, don't worry: all existing prefixes will be imported during the installation. You just have to re-do your thread prefix settings in your vBulletin Options.
Update Product
Upload all files from the upload directory to your vBulletin directory on your server.
Overview of the files and corresponding directories:
/threadprefix.php
/admincp/prefixinstall.php
/admincp/prefixinstall_text.php
/includes/functions_threadprefix.php
Import the file "product-threadprefix_english.xml" with 'Manage Products':
Admin Control Panel -> Plugin System -> Manage Products ->
[Add/Import Product] -> Select file -> Import
You have to select 'Allow Overwrite' -> 'Yes' before clicking on Import!
Open this file with your browser:
http://www.yourdomain.com/forum/admincp/prefixinstall.php
Log in, select the version you want to update from (at Step 2 -> 'Update Modification') and follow the instructions.
Short overview of the needed modifications
1. Files that need to be edited:
/showthread.php (Display prefix in 'Similar Threads')
/clientscript/vbulletin_textedit.js (JavaScript error message if no prefix was selected)
/includes/class_dm_threadpost.php (Prefix within emails to moderators)
/includes/functions_databuild.php (Update prefix in column 'Last Post' for mod functions)
/includes/functions_online.php (Display prefix in 'Who's online')
It is your decision if you need the above functions or if you decide do use the product without file modifications!
You don't have to do the file modifications as the product will work even though without them!
2. New files:
/threadprefix.php
/includes/functions_threadprefix.php
3. Templates that need to be edited:
editpost
FORUMDISPLAY
newthread
search_forums
search_results
SUBSCRIBE
threadadmin_editthread
threadbit
threadbit_announcement
threadbit_deleted
4. New templates:
threadprefix_listbit
threadprefix_modify
5. New phrases:
Too many to list them all - they will be created automatically while importing the xml file
Final words
If the modification doesn't work correct after installation, please verify all modifications you have made within the files and the templates. Be sure you have uploaded all edited and new files.
The modification was tested extensive and will function properly if installed correct.
yeah but how to use it? I can apply it, but I don't know where to set the settings for it like, making it bold and all, i am using the default one which comes with 3.8.x
How did you use the default one? were did you enable this in vbulletin 3.8.4. I looked everyplace and i do not see this function
Is there a way to get screenshot #3 for VB4? That way, it would be easier to manage thread prefixes rather than the one page manager currently available on VB4?
Also, if I have a lot of thread prefixes, what is the best way to handle it in the search form?
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