New Posting Features - Thread Links / Redirect Thread to URL

Info

Enables thread linking to external locations
Similar to "Forum Link" option

Features

- Point thread titles to external URLs
- Allow users to manage their thread links
- Enable globally or for selected forums
- Assign Usergroup based permissions (New!)
- Set up direct linking or thread redirects
- Set the link target property
- Choose between two threadbit display styles (New!)
- View screenshots for more details

Installation

Import [phpdesk.com]-product-threadurl.xml via AdminCP > Plugin System > Manage Products > [Add/Import Product]

Settings

Go to: AdminCP > vBulletin Options > Thread Link Options

Mod Support

- Do not forget to mark as installed to qualify for further assistance
- A small donation would always be welcome to support further development of this hack (Support Developer)
- I'll do my best to listen to your comments and suggestions as long as time permits

Ghangelog

1.0.0 | 2010-09-22
- First Release
1.0.1 | 2010-09-23
- New: Usergroup Permissions filter
- New: Alternative threadbit style
1.0.2 | Planned
- Include a compatibility fix for Separate Sticky from Normal Threads hack
- Enable for selected users only
- Feel free to post your suggestions

Enjoy

[pmdpmd]

Thanks for a great mod.

There seems to be a limit of 250 characters on the URL length.

This is not sufficient for me.

Can you advise where I need to increase this in order to increase it to (say) 1000? I changed newthread_link and editpost_link, but its still not working for me.

Any chance of including support for longer URLs in a future release? With parameters and deep linking and tracking codes, the URLs I am getting from merchants are often over 250 chars?

Thanks,
Paul.

Update: I fixed this (I think!) by increasing the "link" field length in the "thread" table on top of my code changes. Seemed to have the desired effect. Still suggest inclusion in future releases - I believe since its a varchar field, it won't make any difference to folk using shorter URLs, but would support longer ones.

[phpdesk]

Hi Paul,

I'm glad you figured it out fast enough, yes it's the "link" field that is set as VARCHAR type which has an overall limit of 255 characters. If you wish to have more than that available, change it to TEXT type.

Regards.

Originally Posted by pmdpmd

Thanks for a great mod.

There seems to be a limit of 250 characters on the URL length.

This is not sufficient for me.

Can you advise where I need to increase this in order to increase it to (say) 1000? I changed newthread_link and editpost_link, but its still not working for me.

Any chance of including support for longer URLs in a future release? With parameters and deep linking and tracking codes, the URLs I am getting from merchants are often over 250 chars?

Thanks,
Paul.


Update: I fixed this (I think!) by increasing the "link" field length in the "thread" table on top of my code changes. Seemed to have the desired effect. Still suggest inclusion in future releases - I believe since its a varchar field, it won't make any difference to folk using shorter URLs, but would support longer ones.

[FallenEmpire]

Originally Posted by phpdesk

Hi, I'm glad you like it.

There are a few "Separate normal threads from sticky", I've included a fix for one of them in the downloads area of this thread, another one discussed in this thread is compatible with my mod. What mod are you referring to?

Sorry about the late reply, this is the mod I was talking about:

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=228036

I'm pretty sure I installed your fix correctly but they still seem to be conflicting.

Edit: My apologies for being a noob, just changed the execution order on the plugin and it works fine. Thanks again!

[phpdesk]

No worries, I'm glad you were able to make it work.

[Randomm]

any news on when the next update will come?
*already tagged*

[phpdesk]

Originally Posted by Randomm

any news on when the next update will come?
*already tagged*

There hasn't been any need for an update like when there are new feature requests or bugs to address...

[Randomm]

then in that case, INSTALLED
hopefully there's an update with new features
thanks mate

[phpdesk]

Originally Posted by Randomm

then in that case, INSTALLED
hopefully there's an update with new features
thanks mate

Sure, if you have any ideas to suggest for new features, feel free to let me know.

[phpdesk]

May this Christmas be bright and cheerful,
And may the New Year begin on a prosperous note!

Merry Christmas!

[ryancooper]

Any chance we can get this for 3.8.7?