PhpBB vs SMF?

[rockinaway]

well the same user has both databases...still doesnt work...

some more questions:

1) Will SMF be better than phpBB 3?

2) Should there be the version number in footer as this can tell hackers which version?

3) Is it possible to change the template files and things?.. and how would I make mods?

4) Where can i get games for the arcade?

[anunlike]

1) Of course.

2) That's been discussed many times, you can search for other posts on it. Here's a few:
http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=62262.0
http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=42290.0

3) Of course. http://docs.simplemachines.org/index.php?board=45.0;sort=subject

4) http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=80837.0

[Wolfenrook]

Rockinaway if you install the smf database into the same database as phpBB then that problem will not occur.  This will not damage your phpBB database as it will use the prefix smf_ which is not used by phpBB.

[rockinaway]

i did as you said and this error appears when i try converting

Converting topic notifications... Unsuccessful!
This query:

    INSERT INTO `etcforum2`.smf_log_notify
    (ID_MEMBER, ID_TOPIC)
    VALUES ('21', '48'),
    ('21', '10'),
    ('74', '320'),
    ('21', '59'),
    ('40', '183'),
    ('48', '56'),
    ('48', '221'),
    ('48', '142'),
    ('48', '136'),
    ('48', '239'),
    ('74', '322'),
    ('21', '48'),
    ('21', '10'),
    ('74', '62'),
    ('21', '59'),
    ('40', '183'),
    ('48', '56'),
    ('48', '221'),
    ('48', '142'),
    ('48', '136'),
    ('48', '239'),
    ('74', '61'),
    ('61', '328'),
    ('73', '355'),
    ('74', '366'),
    ('74', '10'),
    ('74', '321'),
    ('74', '8'),
    ('145', '581'),
    ('74', '374'),
    ('74', '356'),
    ('74', '294'),
    ('74', '221'),
    ('74', '388'),
    ('74', '419'),
    ('68', '547'),
    ('145', '21'),
    ('145', '566'),
    ('145', '2'),
    ('147', '566'),
    ('147', '21'),
    ('145', '568'),
    ('145', '270'),
    ('145', '313'),
    ('145', '347'),
    ('145', '570'),
    ('145', '10'),
    ('145', '515');

Caused the error:

    Duplicate entry '21-48-0' for key 1

[rockinaway]

actually i went into admin panel after and maintenance, and clicked fix errors , and wow all fine now, SMF is great.. can someone just chekc everything, http://www.etcworld.co.uk/etcforum/ compared to http://www.etcworld.co.uk/forum/

but 2 other problems..

I installed the arcade but no options show in Admin Panel, smae happened when i installed the enhanced quick reply mod...no options in admin panel and not showing in topics either...

[Oldiesmann]

When you installed the mods, did you actually continue past the first page? You need to click on "Apply Mod" after the first page to actually apply the mod. If it asks for FTP info, make sure you enter that info too so it can change file permissions as needed (you will still have to click "Apply Mod" after that). Note that there are still a few bugs in the arcade mod, but I can help you fix those.

[rockinaway]

yes i did apply mod, and quick reply isnt showing in topics... also other members get this message when they log in..

Service Temporarily Unavailable
The server is temporarily unable to service your request due to maintenance downtime or capacity problems. Please try again later.

whats the problem?

[rockinaway]

also what is the difference between display name and username?.. and how can i get rid of display name?.. and how can i set multiple moderators?

[Oldiesmann]

To make the quick reply box show up for all users:
Admin -> Themes and Layout -> Reset Options
Click on "Change the default (Guest) options for this theme", scroll down until you see "Use quick reply on topic display" and set it to "Show, on by default". Save these settings and go back to the Reset Options page.
Click on "Reset all members' current options for this theme"
Select "Change" next to "Use quick reply on topic display" and set it to "Show, on by default".

The first one will make it the default option for anyone who registers from that point on, while the second one changes the option for all current members.

As far as the "Temporarily unavailable" message - try adding this to index.php (right after <?php):

Code Select Expand

ini_set('session.use_trans_sid', 'Off');

Some servers are set up to make PHP automatically append the session ID to the URL in certain cases, and there's a minor bug that causes SMF to put a ; after this string. Some servers don't like the semicolon there, and generate an error when that happens. This code will hide the PHPSESSID string since that's more secure anyway.

The "display name" is the name that is displayed on the user's PMs, posts, etc., and can be changed (if you choose to allow it). The username is the actual username that the person logs in with, and can only be changed by an admin. If you don't want users to change their display name, then don't give them permission to do so.

To set multiple moderators, go to Admin -> Boards and Categories, click on "Modify Board" next to a board and add the usernames to the moderators box. If you want to make someone a moderator on the entire board, use the built-in Global Moderators group instead.

[rockinaway]

ok thanks, got the quick reply working but still some things remain and some new things:

1) The arcade options in admin pnale still do not show

2) How do i disable all display name stuff?

3) How do i delete a membergroup?

4) How can i get global mods member group back, i accidently deleted

5) How can i add people to member group?

6) How can i change the writing for karma with Applaud and Smite to an image?

7) How can i change some of the language?

[Oldiesmann]

1. If you want, I can install it for you. Just send me info for an admin account and your FTP info and I'll get to it soon.

2. Admin -> Features and Options. Uncheck the box next to "Allow members to edit displayed name". As an admin you will always be able to do this regardless of this particular setting.

3. Admin -> Membergroups, click on Modify next to the group you want to delete (note that you cannot delete Moderator, Administrator or Newbie).

4. Just recreate it.

5. Either through their profile (Profile -> Account Related Settings) or through the admin center (Admin -> Membergroups, click on the number next to that group and enter the names in the box)

6. Admin -> Features and Options -> Karma. Enter the HTML code for the images in the boxes in place of "Applaud" and "Smite" (example: <img src="http://www.somesite.com/applaud.gif" border="0" />).

7. You will need to manually edit the language file. If you can tell me what strings you want to change, I'll tell you what file(s) you need to edit.

Hope that helps.

[rockinaway]

k thanks for all the help, this is great,

the global mods the settings are different are they not with permissions and things.. how would i delete moderators?, or change it to global mods?

The language just in general some stuff, which are the main files?

And the arcade how would I do it manually, i need to learn

also the downloads and music database mod do not work properly ;(

[Harzem]

Themes/default/language/

index.english.php
admin.english.php
errors.english.php
profile.english.php

you can understand which strings they contain

Do not delete moderator group. Just don't assign and mod to any board, so you doN't have a moderator group

Are downloads and music database mods compatible with your SMF version?

[rockinaway]

Themes/default/language/

index.english.php
admin.english.php
errors.english.php
profile.english.php

thanks

Do not delete moderator group. Just don't assign and mod to any board, so you doN't have a moderator group

how can i not assign it?.. it has no option :S

and i dont think they are, what should I do?.. the Downloads hasnt even been updated since a very early version..

also is it possible to edit some of how the viewtopic profiles are in layout?

[rockinaway]

another problem, when i click any of the shop selections it takes me to the index page, is it because i uploaded a new version of index.php?

[Harzem]

Yes, you must have deleted the changes that the shop mod has done in index.php, by replacing it.

I couldn't understand the question "also is it possible to edit some of how the viewtopic profiles are in layout?"

And I couldn't understand what do you want to do with that moderator group

[rockinaway]

ok so do i have to uninstall the shop again?

and the way your info shows on viewtopic can i edit that, and i was just asking about how to change permissions for mods, but done that.. what about the music mod and downloads?

[rockinaway]

also what about the installation of the arcade?