Demo: Before (http://simenigma.simgames.net/index.php) / After (category ID #1) (http://simenigma.simgames.net/index.php?forum=one)
Link to Mod (http://custom.simplemachines.org/mods/index.php?mod=1936)
Please note:There is yet another bug in the install script that causes db_create_table to fail and continue installation. When installation is complete, please run this code in phpMyAdmin or wait for the next patch.
CREATE TABLE `{db_prefix}forums` (
`forum_name` VARCHAR( 255 ) NOT NULL ,
`cat_list` VARCHAR( 255 ) NOT NULL
);
INSERT INTO {db_prefix}forums (forum_name, cat_list) VALUES ("one", "1");
Remember to replace {db_prefix} with whatever your database prefix is.
Shared Forums for SMF 2.0
Created by simmaster07
Original concept by Goosemoose and Orstio (http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=64492.0)
This mod allows you to add shared forums to your website. You can split your one large forum into smaller, separate forums and access them with a simple URL tweak. For example, if you assign the category IDs 1,2,3,5,8 to the forum name "fibonacci," you can access this page by changing the url to http://mysite.com/index.php?forum=fibonacci (changing mysite.com to wherever your site is and fibonacci to whatever the forum name is.) Using the power of PHP arrays, you can create an unlimited amount of forums divided by an unlimited amount of categories by splitting them with spaced colons ( : ).
The code was modified to work with SMF 2.0 and adds a section in the Modifications panel to add your shared forums.
EXAMPLE:
Forum Names: math : stuff : cows : smf
Category IDs: 1,2,5 : 3,4 : 6,7 : 8,9
The forum "math" will be assigned to categories 1, 2 and 5 and would be found at ?forum=math (without rewriting) or /forum,math with rewriting.
NOTE: It is unclear if this mod is compatible with PortaMX, SimplePortal or EZPortal! This is a beta. Use at your own risk!CHANGELOG / TO-DO
+ 7/1/2009 - Original release
+ Code now SMF 2.0 compatible
+ Area in admin panel for control
+ Wireless compatible
+ 7/6/2009 - Release to Mod Site
+ Fixes
+ Replaced several database queries with more proper database queries
+ 7/7/2009 - Emergency patch
+ Fixes
+ Fixes fatal installation bug
! Features
! Now has $smcFunc['db_free_result'] to avoid memory hogging
~ TO-DO
~ Shared forums have separate titles
~ Shared forums have individual settings, members, admins, etc.
~ Modules (existing modifications that are modified for shared forums)
~ Improved admin panel
~ Shared forums have separate permissions (admin panel and frontend)
~ Not much else but bugfixes
Whoa, color me pink here. This is an impressive feature list. Be sure to shout it to the heavens when it's ready to be downloaded, I'd certainly like to test this out, and test it with SimplePortal.
Though, as a correction, TinyPortal is not yet compatible with SMF 2.0, so the portal softwares you should be warning against are SimplePortal, PortaMX and EZPortal.
Cool mod, after trying to install got this error, and the install stopped:
Duplicate entry 'sharedforum_catarray' for key 1
File: /customers/weeklyfun.nl/weeklyfun.nl/httpd.www/forum/Packages/temp/install.php
Line: 8
Nice modification, thanks.
Quote from: Angelotus on July 07, 2009, 10:51:26 AM
Cool mod, after trying to install got this error, and the install stopped:
Duplicate entry 'sharedforum_catarray' for key 1
File: /customers/weeklyfun.nl/weeklyfun.nl/httpd.www/forum/Packages/temp/install.php
Line: 8
Did you notice the warning in
bold on top of the post and in the mod description?
This would've been a lot easier if my test server hadn't stopped responding and my main site's host had crashed. I'm probably the luckiest person in the world. :P
LOL........Nice Mod ..
I'm hoping for smf 1.1.9 also
I also need this mod.
Quote from: heinandar on July 07, 2009, 01:21:27 PM
LOL........Nice Mod ..
I'm hoping for smf 1.1.9 also
I also need this mod.
This mod is just a conversion of some code from 1.1 to 2.0, but I will add new features in the future.
Original topic (http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=64492.0)
thanks.
Almost ready for a finished release here (I hope)
Shared Forums 0.8 Emergency Patch Release
CHANGELOG:
+ Fixes fatal installation bug
+ Now has $smcFunc['db_free_result'] to avoid memory hogging
Hi simmaster07
I'm looking forward to trying this out but I got this message after installing and also when trying to apply the changes in the "Miscellaneous" section. I used the latest update for the mod.
Database Error
Table '******_smf1.smf_forums' doesn't exist
File: /home/******/public_html/home/Sources/ManageSettings.php
Line: 2061
Is there something I can do here to sort the problem?
Thanks
Quote from: Eliana Tamerin on July 07, 2009, 11:05:17 AM
Quote from: Angelotus on July 07, 2009, 10:51:26 AM
Cool mod, after trying to install got this error, and the install stopped:
Duplicate entry 'sharedforum_catarray' for key 1
File: /customers/weeklyfun.nl/weeklyfun.nl/httpd.www/forum/Packages/temp/install.php
Line: 8
Did you notice the warning in bold on top of the post and in the mod description?
That is not an answer! Offcourse I saw the warning, so what?
Anyway, I will try it out some time later...
That meant that the mod was not safe to use. You should not have expected any success when you tried. The mod author warned you, and you ignored it, what's your complaint?
Eliana, I'm trying to be rude and have no complaints. I was just telling the author what problems I run into while installing this mod. Nothing more, nothing less.
Do you still have the issue now that he's had time to fix it?
Quote from: Groundhog on July 08, 2009, 02:31:34 AM
Hi simmaster07
I'm looking forward to trying this out but I got this message after installing and also when trying to apply the changes in the "Miscellaneous" section. I used the latest update for the mod.
Database Error
Table '******_smf1.smf_forums' doesn't exist
File: /home/******/public_html/home/Sources/ManageSettings.php
Line: 2061
Is there something I can do here to sort the problem?
Thanks
Looks like db_create_table isn't working properly. I'll probably have to replace db_create_table with db_query in the meantime until I can get it working properly (just as an emergency fix).
Quote from: Angelotus on July 08, 2009, 08:46:02 AM
Eliana, I'm trying to be rude and have no complaints. I was just telling the author what problems I run into while installing this mod. Nothing more, nothing less.
Yes, but the mod was marked unsafe due to an installation glitch, which is what you experienced, so I was completely aware of the issue in the first place. ;)
I don't know what's wrong with this code, especially since it's based off of what I found in SleePy's pastebin... plus, it was working fine for me. :-[
// Create the forums table
$columns_to_insert = array(
array('name' => 'forum_name', 'type' => 'varchar', 'size' => 255, 'null' => 0, 'auto' => 0),
array('name' => 'cat_list', 'type' => 'varchar', 'size' => 255, 'null' => 0, 'auto' => 0)
);
$smcFunc['db_create_table']
(
'{db_prefix}forums', // Table name
$columns_to_insert
);
EDIT: PHP hates me. :P
EDIT (yet again): Why won't you make the table!!
O, sorry I wasn't aware of that, or didn't read to well. Eliana: sorry for the mistake. And bu the way: I ment: I'm NOT trying to be rude ;D ;D ;D
Have tried to install the newer version. It works.
Shared Forums 0.8 Emergency Patch Release 2
+ Defined an index so db_create_table would not fail.
No harm no foul. Now let's just enjoy the mod. ;)
Thanks simmaster
No db error messages now but I don't think it's working for me. Probably because I am using (SimplePortal 2.1.1)
I can go through the setting up without any problems but the resulting page is blank, or should I say that everything is there except the board it's self.
I have tried (?****=**** (without rewriting) or /****,****) in the link as per your instructions but that didn't work for me.
I have my board links setup to show like this (index.php/board,4.0.html) although when I modify a board it show the ID as (4) so I assume that this is nothing to do with my problem.
If you have no idea then don't worry?
Regards
Quote from: Groundhog on July 08, 2009, 04:50:28 PM
Thanks simmaster
No db error messages now but I don't think it's working for me. Probably because I am using (SimplePortal 2.1.1)
I can go through the setting up without any problems but the resulting page is blank, or should I say that everything is there except the board it's self.
I have tried (?****=**** (without rewriting) or /****,****) in the link as per your instructions but that didn't work for me.
I have my board links setup to show like this (index.php/board,4.0.html) although when I modify a board it show the ID as (4) so I assume that this is nothing to do with my problem.
If you have no idea then don't worry?
Regards
Like I said in the mod warning, it is not compatible with SimplePortal (tested), EZPortal or PortaMX (untested).
Oh yeah, got a demo up and running.
Hi,
any chance you could get it compatible with Simple Portal?
I would love to use your mod very much, but I also need a portal very much.
Would it be a great problem for you?
Thanx,
Pieter
Quote from: movingmagic on July 09, 2009, 07:37:45 AM
any chance you could get it compatible with Simple Portal?
I would love to use your mod very much, but I also need a portal very much.
Simmaster07
I don't know if your wanting this kind of info but here it is anyway in case it's of interest.
I found this in my SMF Error log after trying the new link (once)?
8: Undefined variable: scripturl
File: /home/*****/public_html/home/Themes/default/BoardIndex.template.php (portal_below sub template - eval?)
Line: 58
8: Undefined variable: scripturl
File: /home/*****/public_html/home/Themes/default/BoardIndex.template.php (portal_below sub template - eval?)
Line: 8
8: Undefined variable: scripturl
File: /home/*****/public_html/home/Themes/default/BoardIndex.template.php (portal_below sub template - eval?)
Line: 5
8: Undefined variable: scriptur
File: /home/*****/public_html/home/Themes/default/BoardIndex.template.php (body_above sub template - eval?)
Line: 428
Quote from: Groundhog on July 09, 2009, 11:19:30 AM
Quote from: movingmagic on July 09, 2009, 07:37:45 AM
any chance you could get it compatible with Simple Portal?
I would love to use your mod very much, but I also need a portal very much.
Simmaster07
I don't know if your wanting this kind of info but here it is anyway in case it's of interest.
I found this in my SMF Error log after trying the new link (once)?
8: Undefined variable: scripturl
File: /home/*****/public_html/home/Themes/default/BoardIndex.template.php (portal_below sub template - eval?)
Line: 58
8: Undefined variable: scripturl
File: /home/*****/public_html/home/Themes/default/BoardIndex.template.php (portal_below sub template - eval?)
Line: 8
8: Undefined variable: scripturl
File: /home/*****/public_html/home/Themes/default/BoardIndex.template.php (portal_below sub template - eval?)
Line: 5
8: Undefined variable: scriptur
File: /home/*****/public_html/home/Themes/default/BoardIndex.template.php (body_above sub template - eval?)
Line: 428
Thanks for that info, might help me make this SP compatible.
EDIT: Hooray for bugs! I wish I would've noticed the bugs before it got approved. :P
Next patch won't be an emergency one since it's going through testing for the "custom title" feature on my to-do list.
I've been thinking about this exact mod for a while now. Good thing it exists already!
now for my next problem...
how can i make:
forum.domain.com to
domain.com/?forum=forum
I've been waiting for a mod exactly like this for very, very long now.
Thank you very much sir.
this only works in adding the values in phpMyAdmin... at least in smf rc1-1 &1.2...
The Miscellaneous option under modifications only erases the database in smf_forums values...
I love the idea and I hope you will continue with this project, it has a great utility imo.
I would like to make some suggestions:
- Default option for non existent ?forum parameters and home page. Example, if i type something random in ?forum parameter, it shows me boards defined in the default option. Also an default option for each group (and non grouped and visitors) would be fine too.
- SMF Project Tools integration. The project id could be prefixed with 'p' (2 : 4 : p1 : ...).
Thanks and good luck with the project ;)
Quote from: greece on July 19, 2009, 07:22:54 AM
this only works in adding the values in phpMyAdmin... at least in smf rc1-1 &1.2...
The Miscellaneous option under modifications only erases the database in smf_forums values...
I confirm it too.
Hello,
I have a problem is that I have everything set up so ...
(https://www.simplemachines.org/community/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg169.imageshack.us%2Fimg169%2F1894%2Fdfds.png&hash=cfb4c06958b975c00a822f77773da4ee3cd70dd1)
And when I go to:
http://mysite.com/index.php?forum=LusoGaming
The tables do not exist ...
What do I do?
Thank you!
help...
Anyone? This is urgent!
Solved.
I cannot work on this mod due to other projects and my role as an administrator at my site and freeresellers.com. You might have figured that out already, but oh well. Feel free to take over the project and fix up the bugs.
I'm having the exact same problem as TugaMaster was having. He won't reply to his PM's so I'm going to ask here. How exactly can I fix this problem?
Quote from: iKorp on August 12, 2009, 09:44:53 AM
I'm having the exact same problem as TugaMaster was having. He won't reply to his PM's so I'm going to ask here. How exactly can I fix this problem?
I'll put here for everyone to know.
1) QuotePlease note:
There is yet another bug in the install script that causes db_create_table to fail and continue installation. When installation is complete, please run this code in phpMyAdmin or wait for the next patch.
CREATE TABLE `{db_prefix}forums` (
`forum_name` VARCHAR( 255 ) NOT NULL ,
`cat_list` VARCHAR( 255 ) NOT NULL
);
INSERT INTO {db_prefix}forums (forum_name, cat_list) VALUES ("one", "1");
Remember to replace {db_prefix} with whatever your database prefix is.
2) Configure how you want in Control Panel:
(https://www.simplemachines.org/community/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg169.imageshack.us%2Fimg169%2F1894%2Fdfds.png&hash=cfb4c06958b975c00a822f77773da4ee3cd70dd1)
Go to phpMyAdmin.
4) Select the table: smf_forums
5) Click: hxxp://209.188.89.32:2082/3rdparty/phpMyAdmin/themes/original/img/b_insrow.png (Insert)
6) Field: forum_name
Value: LusoGaming <- Example
--------
Field: cat_list
Value: 2,6 <- Example
7) "Go"
Enjoy!
NOTE:In step 6) will have to make 1 forum at a time.
If you make a change will have to repeat the process with all the forums. >:(
Thanks for that! I've really wanted to use this mod, so if this works, I'll give you a big eHug and a Cookie ;D
Just wondering if anyone has taken this mod over. Looks like it would be a great mod but I am tired of adding mods or themes that have no support. Is there someone that knows about this mod that has it working with 2.0 rc1.2 and SP 2.2.2
Would also like to know if anyone has taken it over.
I'd love to be able to use it on 2.0 RC2.
I use EzPortal.
It seems abandoned. Too bad... It is a very good mod.
Quote from: ahrasis on September 21, 2010, 06:17:02 AM
I have forwarded the ideas to PortaMX and they have developed a very good mod for this and it is called a subforums mod. Those who are in need of this mod may request it from PortaMX (feline). They will release their beta soon an d it will also be packed together with PortaMX Portal mod.
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