Our Important Topics

Started by dougiefresh, January 25, 2017, 10:34:01 PM

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OUR IMPORTANT TOPICS v1.8
By Dougiefresh -> Link to Mod



Introduction
This mod allows designated membergroups the ability to mark topics as important (or not), and to be able to view the GLOBAL list of topics marked as important.

Membergroups having the Can Mark Topics As Important permission will be able to see a new menu under Moderate called Important Topics, which will have a listing of the topics that were marked as important.  They will also see a new button called Mark as Important for "unimportant" topics, or Unmark as Important for "important" topics, in the moderator buttons area

In order to ensure compatibility with previous versions, permission to view topics marked as important is automatically implied if permission to mark topics as important is granted.  To do otherwise doesn't make sense to me....

Admin Settings
Two new permissions are available in Admin => Members => Permissions for each membergroup:
o Can Mark Topics As Important
o Can View Topics Marked As Important

In Admin => Configuration => Modification Settings, there is a new setting:
o Where to place "Our Important Topics"

Compatibility Notes
This mod was tested on SMF 2.0.13, but should work on SMF 2.0 and up, as well as SMF 2.1 Beta 2.  SMF 1.x is not and will not be supported. 

Changelog
The changelog has been removed and can be seen at XPtsp.com.

License
QuoteCopyright (c) 2016 - 2018, Douglas Orend
All rights reserved.

Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:

1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.

2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.

THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

Shambles

It's like a bookmark feature :)

Does this mean that permitted membergroups get a new, previously unseen, "Moderate" button on their menu bar? Not so keen on that..

akbora

Very good mod.

But I give errors like that. I coudn't understand


Notice: Undefined index: permissionname_mark_important in /home/xxx/public_html/Sources/ManagePermissions.php on line 1729
Notice: Undefined index: file in /home/xxxi/public_html/Sources/Errors.php on line 148 Notice: Undefined index: file in /home/xxx/public_html/Sources/Errors.php on line 150 Notice: Undefined index: file in /home/xxx/public_html/Sources/Errors.php on line 155 Notice: Undefined index: line in /home/xxx/public_html/Sources/Errors.php on line 155
SMF 2.0.13
Default Theme
Utf8 Turkish
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dougiefresh

Quote from: Shambles on January 26, 2017, 01:50:08 AM
Does this mean that permitted membergroups get a new, previously unseen, "Moderate" button on their menu bar? Not so keen on that..
So where would you suggest the action link be placed?

Quote from: akbora on January 26, 2017, 09:52:46 AM
Notice: Undefined index: permissionname_mark_important in /home/xxx/public_html/Sources/ManagePermissions.php on line 1729
This has been fixed for the next version.

Quote from: akbora on January 26, 2017, 09:52:46 AM
Notice: Undefined index: file in /home/xxxi/public_html/Sources/Errors.php on line 148 Notice: Undefined index: file in /home/xxx/public_html/Sources/Errors.php on line 150
Notice: Undefined index: file in /home/xxx/public_html/Sources/Errors.php on line 155 Notice: Undefined index: line in /home/xxx/public_html/Sources/Errors.php on line 155
Okay, I can't fix this without your Sources/Error.php file, as it may or may not be "stock", and I'm not going to guess what is wrong with your install without knowing what your source file is.....

Shambles

Quote from: dougiefresh on January 26, 2017, 10:32:35 AM
Quote from: Shambles on January 26, 2017, 01:50:08 AM
Does this mean that permitted membergroups get a new, previously unseen, "Moderate" button on their menu bar? Not so keen on that..
So where would you suggest the action link be placed?

I wasn't commenting on the placement. I meant, that using the button label "Moderate" could be confusing if the member has no actual moderation privileges.

As it gains access to the Important Topics manager, maybe it could be labeled "Important Topics"?

br360

In a member's profile drop down list would be a good place as well, as it would be their important topics to them.

chrishicks

Quote from: br360 on January 26, 2017, 02:21:57 PM
In a member's profile drop down list would be a good place as well, as it would be their important topics to them.

I second this.

dougiefresh

Quote from: Shambles on January 26, 2017, 01:50:08 AM
It's like a bookmark feature :)
Almost like a bookmark feature, except it's global for all users with the permission to see/manipulate the list of important topics.....

Linkjay

Damn I gotta try this.

How is this different than stickying though?
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br360

It is similar to a bookmark mod. You see topics that you like or want to keep track of, and you mark them as important. All the topics you mark as important are then listed in a link where you can keep track of them all in one place.

Linkjay

Quote from: br360 on January 26, 2017, 11:08:08 PM
It is similar to a bookmark mod. You see topics that you like or want to keep track of, and you mark them as important. All the topics you mark as important are then listed in a link where you can keep track of them all in one place.

That sounds pretty good. Ima try this when I get the chance.
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IncredibleInstinct

Looks like BookMark Mod , There is some other ways to track your Topics/Sites/Websites , etc . I Use Google Chrome so My all Important Sites are in My TAB , HomePage , BookMark :P , Alright Thanks Dougiefresh :D

dougiefresh

Quote from: Linkjay on January 26, 2017, 10:47:26 PM
How is this different than stickying though?
Members of certain membergroups (I would suggest moderators) could tag topics as important, and ANY TOPICS TAGGED were viewable in a list available only to those membergroups.  The list is GLOBAL, which means any member could add or remove topics from that list.  Keep in mind there is only ONE LIST and any changes to that list are made for EVERYBODY that can see the list.

Quote from: br360 on January 26, 2017, 11:08:08 PM
It is similar to a bookmark mod. You see topics that you like or want to keep track of, and you mark them as important. All the topics you mark as important are then listed in a link where you can keep track of them all in one place.
Not quite.  A corrected version should read:
QuoteAll the topics EVERYBODY marked as important are then listed in a link where you can keep track of them all in one place.

Quote from: iCarlos on January 26, 2017, 11:47:25 PM
Looks like BookMark Mod , There is some other ways to track your Topics/Sites/Websites , etc . I Use Google Chrome so My all Important Sites are in My TAB , HomePage , BookMark :P , Alright Thanks Dougiefresh :D
True, it is similar to a bookmark mod, but it is forum-wide and only viewable to those that have permission to use it.  If you don't have permission, there is no indication that the mod is even available for you to view/use.

dougiefresh

Uploaded v1.1 - January 30th, 2017
o Added support for SMF 2.1 Beta 2.
o Fixed missing permission name error.
o Moved "Important Topics" item from "Moderate" to the "Home" menu.
o Removed "Important Topics" from moderation menu.
o Renamed "Important Topics" to "Our Important Topics".




@Everybody:  Hopefully, this update clarifies the misunderstandings that have been brought up.....

Shambles


Portugal

Its all i need, in fact i ask a few days ago for something like this, very thanks.
One question, its possibile to move the "Important topics" from "Home" menu to "Personal mesages" or to creat a new item on this menu caled "Important topics"?



Thanks in advance

Portugal

Hi,

Sorry to insist, but if possibile i want to change that mod like i said before, it is possibile dougiefresh? I need to instal something like tah, but need that change made before. Another question, to translate this to other languages? What files i need to work?

Thanks in advance
Portugal

dougiefresh

Quote from: Portugal on March 24, 2017, 10:57:28 AM
Sorry to insist, but if possibile i want to change that mod like i said before, it is possibile dougiefresh? I need to instal something like tah, but need that change made before. Another question, to translate this to other languages? What files i need to work?
I'm not going to make several different versions of the same mod, each putting it in different places.  Everyone can't seem to agree where this mod should place it, so I'm trying to figure out how to make it a user-configurable setting.  That way, everyone can decide for themselves where they want it.....

The problem I'm running into at the moment is the place where I stick the information disappears after the top menu is built....  Yes, I've tried using the $context variable, the $settings variable, the $modSettings variable, and yes, I have even tried using a totally new global variable to store this crap in.  I simply can't retrieve the new array I've built....  and it's driving me a little crazy....  >:(

Linkjay

Quote from: dougiefresh on March 27, 2017, 05:46:40 PM
Quote from: Portugal on March 24, 2017, 10:57:28 AM
Sorry to insist, but if possibile i want to change that mod like i said before, it is possibile dougiefresh? I need to instal something like tah, but need that change made before. Another question, to translate this to other languages? What files i need to work?
I'm not going to make several different versions of the same mod, each putting it in different places.  Everyone can't seem to agree where this mod should place it, so I'm trying to figure out how to make it a user-configurable setting.  That way, everyone can decide for themselves where they want it.....

The problem I'm running into at the moment is the place where I stick the information disappears after the top menu is built....  Yes, I've tried using the $context variable, the $settings variable, the $modSettings variable, and yes, I have even tried using a totally new global variable to store this crap in.  I simply can't retrieve the new array I've built....  and it's driving me a little crazy....  >:(

I don't think there has been a more appropriate time for your profile picture to apply here...
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Portugal

Quote from: dougiefresh on March 27, 2017, 05:46:40 PM
I'm not going to make several different versions of the same mod, each putting it in different places.  Everyone can't seem to agree where this mod should place it, so I'm trying to figure out how to make it a user-configurable setting.  That way, everyone can decide for themselves where they want it.....

The problem I'm running into at the moment is the place where I stick the information disappears after the top menu is built....  Yes, I've tried using the $context variable, the $settings variable, the $modSettings variable, and yes, I have even tried using a totally new global variable to store this crap in.  I simply can't retrieve the new array I've built....  and it's driving me a little crazy....  >:(

Dont be crazy for that, keep calm :) i just sugest some modifications, in fact that mod its really useful (at least for my forum), i will go to wait for future developments, i just want to say a big thanks to share your work....for free, i think all of us (SMF users) apreciate alot your work and course of all who keep this idea, that wonderful tool (SMF) alive and on top :) Since 2006 im part of that "familly".

Thanks

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