Advanced Warning System (Beta Version)

Advanced Warning System


IF YOU ARE RUNNING vB 3.6, THERE IS A NEW THREAD FOR THIS HACK UNDER THAT VERSION. vB 3.6 USERS GO HERE:

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=124477


This is a direct port of the Advanced Warning System, as it was implemented in vB 3.0.x. This port has all the features of AWS version 3.4.16, except the Notes.

For a complete description of AWS capabilities, please refer to the following thread:

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?p=574374

The vB 3.5 compliant version of AWS includes:

1 Product XML (17 Plugins, 107 Phrases, 26 Templates, 43 Settings)
1 ACP Navigation XML
1 PHP Functions File
3 Images
2 PHP Frontend Files
1 PHP Admin CP File
1 PHP Mod CP File
3 PHP Cronjob Files

This port would not be possible, without the help of KirbyDE, to whom I am greatful. KirbyDE will also be responsible for supporting you here, with questions related to this particular release. Also, this port would not have been possible, without the help of Juan P hernandez, who offered me a free test system, in which the porting was performed.

The hack has been tested and it is believed to be bug-free, however since this is a major hack, I release it today (September 9th 2005) as beta.

I hope you all enjoy it.

History (Productversion)
3.5.b
Initial Version

3.5.b1
Fixed a typo that caused Errors in User Datamanager.
Fixed a wrong object reference in functions_warning.php

3.5.b2
Fixed a Bug that caused PHP Error Messages.
Fixed a Typo in the Install Code that causes mySQL Errors.
Updated the Template Edit instructions to be (hopefully) compatible with RC3

3.5.b3
Fixed User not showing up in automatic warning PMs
Fixed 2 missing Phrases
Fixed Hidden Warner being Used for Automatic Warnings
Fixed "View x's Warnings" Button in Usermanager not working

3.5.b4
Removed one unsued Phrase, added one missing Phrase
Fixed a Typo that caused PHP Errors when sending PMs
Fixed a Typo that caused PHP Errors upon Installation
Changed Product ID for Admin CP Navigation XML from vbulletin to aws, so it won't show up any longer if AWS is uninstalled/disabled.

A bug was found which didn't allow you to delete an entered Warning Type. Bug fixed in the current distribution file.

If you found a Bug, please report it at http://bugs.kirbydemos.ath.cx

This helps to keep issues organized, which can't be guaranteed if it's only posted in the Thread.
Thank you.

P.S.1: After you install the hack per the instructions, please update your installation with the separate files listed. They are newer files not included in the zip.

P.S.2: If you want to use the Notes feature, as it existed in AWS 3.4.16, please install AWS per the instructions in the zip file, and THEN follow the instructions included in the warn_notes_update_instructions.txt.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please keep in mind that this hack is not supported. What this means is that I have no obligation to support it. The reason for that, is because I have no access to a vB 3.5 system any more, so I can't work on this hack any more. Andreas (or KirbyDE) who undertook the support of this version of the AWS hack in the beginning, is obviously too busy to support it. So you are on your own, at least as far as the interaction with vB is concerned. If you have an issue with the hack files themselves, I'll do my best to solve it, but without a test environment, it is not easy. So users of vB 3.5 beware!

P.S. May 31st 2006: The zip file uploaded today, should contain all the debugging done by Delphi, so it should be fine as it is. You do not need the other files listed at the right, only the zip. Download it and follow the instructions in it, for installing the hack. I leave the other files there, just in case some one needs them, they will be deleted later.

SV1CEC

[sv1cec]

I am not sure I understand your request. You have the ability to have multiple warning types, each one associated with different points and different maturity period. Also, you have the ability to artificially mature a warning sooner than the maturity period (remove it) or to completely remove it (as if it was never issued). What more do you want? Oh, also, the admin can also change the number of points a user has etc.

[MThornback]

This might be over reaching what you wanted to do with this mod...but i'd like to see an improved IP/email banning system integrated into this Mod...its almost universal as it is...but little bits to help keep shit disturbers out is always going to be a hit with Admins

[Samira]

John, is this still truly Beta? Or is it considered a stable release?

[sv1cec]

Originally Posted by MThornback

This might be over reaching what you wanted to do with this mod...but i'd like to see an improved IP/email banning system integrated into this Mod...its almost universal as it is...but little bits to help keep shit disturbers out is always going to be a hit with Admins

I am not sure what you want, but if it is for vB 3.5, don't hold your breath.

Originally Posted by Samira

John, is this still truly Beta? Or is it considered a stable release?

Well, the hack was pretty stable in vB 3.1.xx and it is still working like a champ on that one. The reason why it was released as a beta, is because I didn't do the release work. I provided the code, changed as best as I could for vB 3.5 and the whole "packaging" and installation things were done by Andreas. In such cases, problems can occur. Also, since this is a complicated hack, there might be some things which have slipped my attention. For example, the updated kill_warns.php file, which was released because I had forgotten to do the required vB 3.5 changes in it.

So there is not way I can easily answer your question. As long as you have it installed, if you have an issue, I'll do my best to resolve it, as long as it is an AWS code issue. But if there is an issue with the installation, I can't help, since I was not involved in that.

What would that make it? A beta, or a stable release? You tell me!

[MThornback]

Originally Posted by sv1cec

I am not sure what you want, but if it is for vB 3.5, don't hold your breath.
What would that make it? A beta, or a stable release? You tell me!

Yea, its for 3.5 I wanted something with a more advanced IP/e-mal banning options...

and i'd call this stable...

[sv1cec]

Thanks for calling it stable. I think it is stable too, but if you have an issues which affect AWS per se, let me know, I'll do my best to solve these. What I can't help is with issues relating to the installation procedure etc.

[Bubble #5]

Originally Posted by sv1cec

I do not think I've update the release zip file with the updates on that, since it is Andreas who maintains the code, not me. If I remember right I have posted the instructions here

Well we can't remember the last time that Andreas has worked on this, and since this feature still does not work, should we just assume that once you install this hack that you cannot delete any warnings issued to members? We've been through this thread several times and there is no resolution to this problem. It said that the problem was caused by one of the files uploaded to the server, but we have the newest version of that file installed, and still warnings cannot be removed once issued :ermm:

[sv1cec]

Please give me some more concrete instructions on how to recreate the problem. If the test site is still active, I'll try and see what's wrong.

[Xplorer4x4]

John I can not remove warning either. For example when i hover the link to remove a warning, it shows up as www.domsforums.net// which in other words it is adding an extra trailing slash

[sv1cec]

Remove the warning, OK , but from where gentlemen? From Warn.php? From the User Manager in AdminCP, from the Profile? From where???