Private Messages Enhancements - Popup Private Messaging for vBulletin 4.x!

Updated 12-19-2010 to add all features that were previously a part of the full version product. Now there is no full version, just this one with everything for free.

Popup Private Messaging is a useful (and neat!) modification for your vBulletin 4 forum. Instead of redirecting a user to a separate "Compose Message" page when they try to send a private message, a "popup" private message form is displayed without taking them away from the page they're viewing. It intelligently replaces every single PM link on your forum, CMS or blog without any template edits or plugins that mess with your templates. It's loaded with features and has been tested with IE 8, FireFox 3.6, Opera 10.10, Chrome 3.0, and Safari 4.0.4!

Formerly a Mod of the Month winner for vBulletin 3.x! The current version for vBulletin 3.8 can be found here.

Highlights:

• Uses a DHTML "popup" which won't be blocked by popup blockers, as it is not a "real" popup window.
• New! Automatically centers the popup on the page, regardless of window size or how far down the page a user is.
• Auto-fills the PM form with the username of the person you wish to send a private message.
• Supports multiple recipients (based on user permissions).
• Standard form, or full WYSIWYG with advanced PM options.
• Preview message within the window, without being redirected elsewhere.
• Window can be closed by the user via an "X" in the upper corner.
• Lightbox effect to dim the rest of the page
• New! Window automatically closes after the message is sent.
• Admin CP options allow you to customize window size and which usergroups can use the popup PM modification.
• New! Intelligent Javascript file replaces every private message link with the popup links on the browser side, saving your server's resources and your templates!

Screenshots:

Screenshots are attached to this post.

Live Demo:

A live demo can be found on my website - no registration required to see the basic popup functionality, but if you want to try the actual form you'll need to register as guests/unregistered users can't use private messaging.

Support for this Modification:

No active support anymore - that's why I made the full version free. Too much going on right now.

Please read the first post below as it has common issues and troubleshooting. :up:

[GeorgeB85]

Rob:

What is the procedures of upgrading if you have the paid version?

[Trumpetrhapsody]

Not working for me on 4.0.2.

The files were uploaded properly, and the product installed.
None of the PM links call the popup window.

I suspect a possible interference with another mod... but it's possible it's a 4.0.2 bug since no one has yet mentioned it running successfully for them on it.

[robwoelich]

Originally Posted by Trumpetrhapsody

Not working for me on 4.0.2.

The files were uploaded properly, and the product installed.
None of the PM links call the popup window.

I suspect a possible interference with another mod... but it's possible it's a 4.0.2 bug since no one has yet mentioned it running successfully for them on it.

I had another report on my website that 4.0.2 wasn't working. I haven't yet upgraded to 4.0.2, but will try to do so within the next few days.

[GeorgeB85]

Originally Posted by robwoelich

I had another report on my website that 4.0.2 wasn't working. I haven't yet upgraded to 4.0.2, but will try to do so within the next few days.

It is still working fine for me.

[betts02]

Works fine for me on v4.0.2

great addition and less time consuming for the lazy people like me,lol

cheers again

[WoodPusher]

Was unable to make this work on 4.0.2 in any area. Will try it again later.

[MOGmartin]

Ive got the paid version on 4.0.0, not working Im afraid (I have uploaded everything fine btw)

any help much appreciated!

[FReeSTER]

How can I change the height value on it? I have to scroll down a bit for me to be able to see the send button below

[MOGmartin]

Originally Posted by MOGmartin

Ive got the paid version on 4.0.0, not working Im afraid (I have uploaded everything fine btw)

any help much appreciated!

my required hook was missing, added it and it works fine now... great support as well from the MOD owner!

[Jabong82]

Originally Posted by MOGmartin

my required hook was missing, added it and it works fine now... great support as well from the MOD owner!

Can you tell me what this hook is please?

I have the paid version too and it used to work but now it doesn't (I have 4.0.2). Thank you in advance.