Description:
Allows you to download an entire thread in PDF format, viewable in any PDF viewer such as Adobe Acrobat or Foxit Reader.
Details:
Previously, there was a modification that performed this task however that modification is no longer supported and the backend used was seriously out-of-date and suffered from quite a few bugs. I've gone ahead and created this modification around an entirely different backend, one which works quickly and flawlessly.
Notes:
Please note, these prerequesits may already be installed on your system. If you're unsure, simply install the modification and upon usage it will inform you if something is missing.
If you happen to be fortunate enough to be using Debian, the above requirements can be installed with the following packages:
Code:
# apt-get install html2ps
Code:
# apt-get install gs-common
[hr]-[/hr] Usage:
Under "Thread Tools", simply select "Download as PDF" which will be located under "Show Printable Version". Easy, eh?
[hr]-[/hr] Installation:
Download and unzip the pdfthread101.zip archive.
Upload necessary files to their respective locations.
Import the product-pdfthread.xml via the Product Manager.
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Profit!
Notes:
All template modifications are made automatically. They attach to pretty common text locations, so modified styles shouldn't* be a problem.
[hr]-[/hr] Comments:
As with all my hacks, this modification is provided free of charge. However, if you find this product useful and have money burning a hole in your pocket, feel free to make a small donation, I won't mind.. really.
Version History:
1.0.1 - Initial release, here's to hoping...
Currently Known Bugs:
None
* Please note that this modification was developed on a forum with a userbase of 1 (myself). I've tested it for basic functionality but I cannot guarantee functionality or behavior on your forum. So, please -- make backups before installing this product!
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This modification may not be copied, reproduced or published elsewhere without author's permission.
I've found the softwares html2ps & ps2pdf are installed in a different folder (/user/local/bin) other than the one mentioned here or the default one ([/usr/bin/). Where can I change it in this module?
ok got it installed and it works fine up to 10 posts split into 4 pages. But anything more than that and it fails to show the entire thread. Seems very close to being an awesome mod can anyone fix this? Thanks
I don't think it ever worked to begin with. I went through the trouble of installing but if I had threads that were 10-30 pages long it would not save more than a couple of pages of a thread as pdf..
I don't think it ever worked to begin with. I went through the trouble of installing but if I had threads that were 10-30 pages long it would not save more than a couple of pages of a thread as pdf..
can be used for main thread and if the coder make it for post as option it will be good
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09-07-2008, 07:44 PM
