Geek Article System 2.0 (lite)

This hack is a simple and effective (but lighter) version of the very popular Geek Article System 3.0 .
This is actually the first Geek Article System which I still support as it offers people who dont need all the whistles and bells of the larger version (multipage, sidebar, bylines) in a far simpler nutshell.

The key reason for me crating GAS was that I wanted my articles (I also use them as tutorials) to be searchable and reside within the Froums. So I made this simple hack. It may not be all singing and dancing, but I think it can moonwalk with the best of them.

Difficulty to install: A cinch
Time to install: ~5 minutes (if that)
Installer: yup

UPDATE v.2c (17/01/2004)
Fixed rouge phrase that didnt install right.

UPDATE v.2 (04/01/2004)
Removed some left over html in geek_postbit_article that was for my style. The extra HTML that was in there may wack out your layout a touch.
Added a missing phrase (geek_articles_rate_this_article)
Installs either English or French phrases (thanks to cclaerhout)

UPDATE V. 2 (03/01/2004)
Added 2 more templates: showthread and forumdisplay variants (though these are much more subtle... mostly phrase changes
Added a couple of buttons (comments and new article)
Grouped phrases into their own lot

UPDATE V. 1.5 (14/12/2004)
Creted a Zip file with installer and ReadMe
Phrased the postbit.
Thats about it.


nJoy

[The Geek]

Originally Posted by HarryButt

Is there a multi-page option ? Many articles have 5-10 pages. 1 huge post blows.

It does harrybutt (blow that is). I do not currently have plans for this version to span multiple pages but may have something in the works.

[tormodg]

Multipage articles would be great. In the meantime this is perfect for my site. I'll start working with it right away. Great hack nailgeek.

[pingme]

Coooooool just work on multiple page thing and you will be a bigger star here

[dsotmoon]

multiple pages and the ability to put in the aurthors name and this is the best hack of the year, would it work on 3.0.1 ?

[The Geek]

Originally Posted by dsotmoon

multiple pages and the ability to put in the aurthors name and this is the best hack of the year, would it work on 3.0.1 ?

I assume it would.

Looks like I get to start fleshing out multiple pages then

[JirQUEST]

Originally Posted by the nail geek

I assume it would.

Looks like I get to start fleshing out multiple pages then

i run a fiction site so... what can i say?

i love it lots!

[TCattitude]

the nail geek, what is the difference between a normal forum with a normal thread and you "article forum" with "your article"?

I can only see "Make a comment on this article" instead a "post reply" button, and teh replys are the same... just like a simple post after the main post of the thread.

I want to know, because i'm looking for an article system, and... well... i want to know.
I already have a forum-article, but is just a normal forum, with subforums, and post inside (and moderation for threads).

Is any difference?

Thanks

[The Geek]

Originally Posted by TCattitude

the nail geek, what is the difference between a normal forum with a normal thread and you "article forum" with "your article"?

I can only see "Make a comment on this article" instead a "post reply" button, and teh replys are the same... just like a simple post after the main post of the thread.

I want to know, because i'm looking for an article system, and... well... i want to know.
I already have a forum-article, but is just a normal forum, with subforums, and post inside (and moderation for threads).

Is any difference?

Thanks

Its really no more that a cosmetic change TC. In other words it would take your existing forum that contains threads that are 'articles' and just displays them in a way that is more similar to an article system that requires a massive hack.

There is more coming on this modification too. I am working on tweaking the forumdisplay to be more 'article like' as well. But once again... this is purely cosmetic (which is why it has been as popular as it has been).

Not sure if that helps!?!

[AlexanderT]

Sounds great!

[TCattitude]

Originally Posted by the nail geek

Its really no more that a cosmetic change TC. In other words it would take your existing forum that contains threads that are 'articles' and just displays them in a way that is more similar to an article system that requires a massive hack.

There is more coming on this modification too. I am working on tweaking the forumdisplay to be more 'article like' as well. But once again... this is purely cosmetic (which is why it has been as popular as it has been).

Not sure if that helps!?!

Yeah, i understand now.

If you say more is coming for this hack... well... yes: is useful then.

And... the best of all: no one miss article from my already article forums.

Thanks