UBB.Developers Forums UBB.classic V6 MultiHack Mods [6.3.x] [beta] Sticky Threads 1.7

Adds a button allowing admins and mods to "top" threads, keeping them at the top of the forumlisting either temporarily or permanently.

Took me long enough to update the 6.2 version, lol.

www.jordodesigns.com

Or direct link here

Wooooo! Finally!

I will install this later tonight, nice work jordo.

This should hopefully be the next thing that I install. Thanks

Is it worth upgrading from the 1.6 version Jordo? It looks like I've got a bit of work to do tonight..

Suggestions:
1. make "Forum Listing" a Wordlet
2. HIDDEN isn't XHTMLed (pub_top_topic.pl), make it hidden.

no. i originally added some changes but took them out so i could test more. so this is really 1.6 from 6.2.x...

updated with JC Templates instructions and one of LK's suggestions Didnt have time to do the wordlet

I have a bug on my forum - Whenever I sticky something the topic disappears off the topic listing. o_O

version LD? anything else installed?

6.3.0.1. And yes I have alot of hacks installed. The weird thing is it worked, and I think it stopped once I upgraded to 6.3.0.1.

I better check that out too....

I saw a sticky on your forum yesterday so it works fine.

LD - make sure you added all the code to be added to ubb_forum.cgi... thats all i can think.

I have a question that might be a bit "noobish" in nature:

I'm using a black background for my forums. When I want to add a sticky, you have the two radio buttons for "Permanetly (until de-topped) top topic" and "Temporarily (until next post) top topic". The text is black. Black on black isn't cool. How can I set the text color there to white or grey? Is there a way?

I assume this is because I have the Text Color set to black in my style template, but I haven't actually tested this theory.

If I'm posting this to the wrong place, kindly kick me in the nuts and tell me where to go...

Thanks for the help!

those are actually graphics. you uploaded them to the noncgi directory and theyre entitled "top_topic.gif" and "detop_topic.cgi". you can just create new ones and overwrite those, or set new ones in the control panel styles.

jordo - Seems when I compared I got rid of one step of code in ubb_forum.cgi. So it's fixed now.

[code][/code]I need that text to be a light color. Grey, white, etc. Or, alternately, have it put into a table with a grey BG color like the text above it. That may be easier to do.

Sorry to be a pain in the ass. I just really want this to appear right. The hack itself works great!

Oh - if you'd like to see what I'm talking about, visit http://vvvcentral.com/forums and try to make a post sticky.

Okay - ignore me. I found what I was looking for in the public_top_topic.pl file and edited it. Looks fine now!

thanks for pointing that out shadowchaser. i should really fix up the public_top_topic.pl html so it conforms to the styles of the board (using board text color, etc).

If you -do- decide to re-edit the script, take a look at two more things:

1. Check the spelling on "Permanetly (until de-topped) top topic."

2. There are a lot of redundant "/" characters being generated in the HTML output. For example, within the
tag in the code I referenced above.

Escape characters shouldn't be neccessary after the "print" command.

Both small issues and easily fixed, but if you're going to re-release the script, thought you might want to know!

The "/" characters are there for tags that don't have any closing tags, such as
,

,

---

, , , etc.

It's all about the HTML 4.1/XHTML 1.1 compliance.
Sorry, couldn't resist.

jordo: I'll give your mod a go later tonight.

Actually, it's

, not

Oops!
Don't ask me how that got in there, because I have no clue. :rolleyes:

jordo - Please confirm of any updates. I'd like the bug fixes fixed.

I get this when I try to top a topic

Invalid input! One or more items submitted in the form are not in the proper format.

» Please use your browser's back button to return.

whats wrong? I been trying to get this thing to work for a month now im not gettin anywhere

Nice

Hey Ive gotten it all installed and I tried to set a topic as a Sticky and its says

You are attempting to reach a page that does not exist.

» Please use your browser's back button to return.

Thats after I press the Top Topic Button. Any Ideas?

Update: bah never mind I was missing a line of code in the ultimatebb.cgi, Works great now thanks!

was this mod even released a month ago?

sorry to butt in, but I've been trawlin' UBBdev for a few days now and I have a question in particular to this mod...

In the v1.6, it is said that there is a multihack file, but none is linked... Does one exsist for this 'update'?

Cheers in advance.

thanks a lot i was searching for that

I've installed the hack as per instructions. When I attempt to top a post, i get the following error when making a permanent topped post:

Can't open 'CGIPath/Members/sticky/4.cgi'.

Any idea's what I might have done wrong?

Using 6.3.0.1 Board and its located at http://www.flyersphans.com

Thanks in advanced,

Jeff

Looks like I fixed my problem....

I checked my Members directory and did not see a sticky directory. I created one and set permissions and it topped the thread.

Thanks everybody.

Jeff

quote:

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Originally posted by Jeff L:
I've installed the hack as per instructions. When I attempt to top a post, i get the following error when making a permanent topped post:

Can't open 'CGIPath/Members/sticky/4.cgi'.

Any idea's what I might have done wrong?

Using 6.3.0.1 Board and its located at http://www.flyersphans.com

Thanks in advanced,

Jeff

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I installed this hack on my board and it works, but I also am having the problem with the text not showing up on the second screen.

At the risk of sounding like a complete techno-dunce, could someone please tell me what I need to change on the pl file to fix the text?

Also, the submit button is very small with no writing on it. (Not a big deal, but thought it might be related to the problem.)

Thanks!

http://www.freedominion.ca/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi

in ultimatebb.cgi it says replace "use vars qw(" with "use vars qw(%sticky "

but there are multiple instances of use vars qw, are all of them suppose to be replaced?

No, only one of them (doesn't matter which, but, say, put it in the first one)

conniew - reinstall mod wordlets - www.qasic.net

how can i changed the word "sticky" to a graphic?

Is the post to have some indicator that shows that it is sticky?

I don't have any text in the forum summary that says "sticky" or anything like that. I'm using JCTemplates, and used the instructions for JCTemplates.

There should be if you modified correctly. Re-install Mod Wordlets @ www.qasic.net . If it still doesn't work, re-hack (remod?) vars_wordlets_mods.cgi, and make sure you update it to its correct dir (usually cgi-bin) and chmod correctly (usually 777).

there were 2 instances of a piece of code that had to change in public_forum_page.pl

The line I changed was commented out.

I hadn't noticed that before.

Nope, JCTemplates don't rely upon normal templates to function, as far as I'm aware. :

Try rehacking ubb_lib_posting.cgi (it contains the HTML to display the button), and clear your cache... Does that work?

sorry, I edited my post before I saw that last one. I hope it doesn't confuse anyone reading

I installed the new wordlets_mods for 6.3.1 and then did the stickies 1.7 to no avail - I can't get it to work w/6.3.1 - I re-did everything twice thinking I goofed somewhere along the way and still - nothing.

I see that the stickies are working here - What might I be doing wrong?

Thanks,

-Dave

I took the latest sticky and turned it into a Multihack for 6.3.1. I updated 1.7 to work with 6.3.1 and it runs through the install process in Multihack. Here is my multihack file

I get a wierd message when I try to top a topic. I can get to the temp/permanetly screen, but when I select the top topic button I get:

An error has occurred:

Can't localize lexical variable @topic_file at CGIPath/ubb_topic_maint.cgi line 241.

Please inform the board administration of this error so that they may fix the problem. Thank you!

Any ideas?

Ok I noticed a few instruction annomalise under the newer v6.3.1 release:

--|
1)|
--|

########===================
######## in ubb_forum.cgi :
########===================

########after:

$subject = $this_topic_data[3];

NO - in v6.3.1 you actually need to find this:

$subject = &PipeFixer($this_topic_data[3]);

----------------------------------------
2)|
--|

########===================
######## in cp_vars_style_core.pl (Template):
########===================

########after:

&RegField(qq!Delete Topic (Admin) Icon


!, "delete_topic", "yes", "30", "60", "", "$vars_style{delete_topic}");

NO - In v6.3.1 YOU ACTUALLY NEED TO FIND THIS NOW:

&RegField(qq!$vars_wordlets_cp{vars_stylecore_graphic_admin_delete}

!, "delete_topic", "yes", "30", "60", "", "$vars_style{delete_topic}");

Yea, take a look at my MHK, your suggestions (although not totally correct) have already been made and I get the wierd error mentioned above.

You are welcome to try it for yourself at:
http://hack.turboford.org/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi

Caroth,

It's not for you, it's just an update to the original instructions.

v1.7 works fine on my forum, which has a ton of over hacks.

Caroth : I tried your Multihack and came with same errors, I rehacked ubb_topic_maint.cgi and it worked. So check there..

Ok, I fixed the error in the Multihack file, it can be downloaded here . It works with my 6.3.1 without JCTemplates.

Be sure to rebuild stats and Search after you install the hack.

Anyone have this successfully working with 6.3.1 ?

Yes, works fine.

the hack woks fine an 6.3.0

tomorrow, i'll test it in 6.3.1

I just installed it on 6.3.1 and it's working great.

I got it installed on 6.3.1 got it to work cept one thing.. when you top a topic or detop one, the page for toping or detoping, theres no text, just two radio buttons and a blank submit button. it all works cept no text is visable.... ?

I think you forgot about the modification wordlets?

nope, i added it, unless I did something wrong with the wordlet file, the text for it, its there!

WOW! this is the firstlarge-scale hack thati have edited into my UBB. and may i compliment you, not only was it beautifuly easy to use, easy to install, and wonderfuly worded, but it looks GREAT! thank you so much, and please, keep up the great work!!!

-Chu, Webmistress of Digital

On my UBB 6.3.0.1 Works GREAT.


Thanks guys!

This hack works perfectly on our 6.3.1.1 board - thank you!

Just installed on 6.3.1 and using JCTemplates. Works Fine. Thanks.

I am having that problem too, did the wordlet's format change recently? As all the wordlets that come with 6.3.1.1 are marked with q! and ! to signify quotes, or variable breakpoints?

I can't get any mods in 6.3.1.1 to work because the wordlets are not being put into the HTML of each page. Anyone have any ideas on this?

Nevermind, I got it fixed, I didn't see the wordlet's multihack file, once I did that everything works awesome.

Mark99 - I thought that this was what the document was refering too, however what is the correct code you add after? I think I could guess but I don't know if it should be vars_style_graphic_admin_top_topic or something else.

Installed this on my v6.3.1.1 test board - no problems at all!!!

I got this working too! Just a question, is anyway of hiding the Top-Topic from users?

UBB VERSION 6.3.1.1

Not liking the word Sticky but not being able to think of anything I asked the members of my board for ideas.

No one came up with anythign worthwhile until one member said she likes Sticky because it reminds her of those Post-It notes....

Which gave me an idea... shown below....



In the Wordlets for the MOD I simply use html coding to display the picture with the addition of align=middle to make the text in the cell line up properly.

You can see it "in action" by clicking this link:
http://iambornagainru.org/cgi-bin/babtest/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=forum;f=1

Of course different colors might be better for different boards. Let me know if you want one in a different color (email me at [email protected]) and I'll get it to you ASAP!

Is there any way to only allow admins/mods to Perm bump a topic, I've noticed that anyone can perm bump a topic.

Thanks!

Admins and mods should be the only ones allowed to bump topics...

Yep, thats fine, my bad Must have bene logged in as the wrong user when testing!
Thanks Jordo!

Jordo, I have a small problem on my 6.3.1.

Once I click on PostUp button, on the new window I cant see any graphics except for two radio buttons! The only thing I could think of is:

In the cp_vars_style_core.pl I was supposed to insert:

&RegField(qq!Top thread (Admin) Icon


!, "top_thread", "yes", "30", "60", "", "$vars_style{top_thread}");

&RegField(qq!DeTop thread (Admin) Icon


!, "detop_thread", "yes", "30", "60", "", "$vars_style{detop_thread}");

after this:

&RegField(qq!Delete Topic (Admin) Icon


!, "delete_topic", "yes", "30", "60", "", "$vars_style{delete_topic}");

Well, I couldnt find that line, I dont have it. all that I could come close to is this:

&RegField(qq!$vars_wordlets_cp{vars_stylecore_graphic_admin_delete}

!, "delete_topic", "yes", "30", "60", "", "$vars_style{delete_topic}");

This is where I inserted those two lines, was it right? What should I do? Any solutions for me?

I dont use any JC Templates or any other graphic or design mods.

Thank you very much.
Felix

Felix 10 - Make sure you have the Modifications Wordlets mod installed.

I have them Jordo.
So tell me, is it okay what I did? inserting those two lines after this?

Thank you

Felix

Yes that is fine to add it after that code.

Does all the wording on the top topic page show correctly? What url are the graphics trying to show (right click on the red x and click properties)?

The dont try to show anything! Just blank, I dont even know what was supposed to show.
Here, I uploaded a copy of it for you, have a look: www.romanianational.com/View

Thanks Jordo

Felix

You don't have Modification Wordlets installed, or it is not installed properly. Please check qasic.com for the latest version and make sure ultimatebb.cgi in particular is correctly modified. If you do have it all installed and in order, make sure you made the additions to vars_wordlets_mods.cgi that this mod calls for.

Jordo, help me out big brother!

I did everything all over again, with care. Same thing. Cant see those lines and no Submit button, just like in the link I showed you.

Thanks, Felix

Again, the reason you don't see them is that vars_wordlets_mods is not being loaded, since all of those things are in the wordlets_mods.
Do you have other mods installed that use modification wordlets?

No, nothings, this is the the only one that is using the vars_wordlets_mods

here, this is all that is in that file:

sticky_threads_bumped => "Topic Bumped",
sticky_threads_title => "Sticky",
sticky_threads_detop => "Your topic has been de-topped.",
sticky_threads_top => "Your topic has been topped.",
sticky_threads_top_thread => "Top Topic",
sticky_threads_detop_thread => "De-Top Topic",
sticky_threads_top_perm => "Permanetly (until de-topped) top topic.",
sticky_threads_top_temp => "Temporarily (until next post) top topic.",
sticky_threads_explained => "You may either top the topic Permanently, in which case it will be marked as a topped thread and remain at the top of the forum listing until it is de-topped. Or you may top it Temporarily, in which case it will act as if someone just replied to it and be bumped to the top of the forum listing only until the next post is made (note: the date on the thread will not change).",

Should there be anything else?

Thanks

Jordo, forget it

I figured it out. see in the Read me file said to install The vars_wordlets_mods in the Variables directory (www/ubb/variables/vars_wordlets_mods.cgi)
. This is what I do. Once I put a copy in the cgi. root...Bingo, the hack worked.

Thanks for pointing the vars_wordlets to me, I would have never looked there.

Felix

Glad you got it figured out.

I have a problem.On UBB6.30,this hack work well.
But,On UBB6.311,It's function can realize,All related word Can't show.
Modification Wordlets 6.3.1Have installed,Work is normal.
Have tried twice,all don't.What to do?
Thanks in advance!!

This hack does work with 6.3.1.1, I have it running. What errors / problems are you having. If you can supply us with a more detailed error/s we will be able to assist you better.

Problem has solved.
It is my own mistake.
Hack work well on UBB6.3.1.1.
Thanks.

Glad to hear its all working for you!

Is there a finalized hack?

I'm running 6.3.1.3

Thanks!

The latest released version is 6.3.1.2

Oops...don't mind me...typo!

Hack works great!

Questions...why does sticky appear to the right of the topic name? How do I change that?

Also, I like the Post It graphic.

How do I incorporate a graphic instead of "sticky"


PS I don't mind admitting I am an amateur at hacking!

ERROR:
"You are attempting to reach a page that does not exist. "
i have 6.3.1.1
hits hack
wordlets hack
and now sticky hack.
this error comes after you click 'top topic'
i cant figure it out???
UPDATE: yup, errors on ultimatebb.cgi (tricky one,lol)

How do I get the word Sticky to go BEFORE the thread title...it goes after right now.

Also, is it possiblt to get a couple different versions of sticky for different things suck as important, announcement, etc?

Alright, I installed this, and there were no errors, but it doesn't seem to work properly:

I top a thread, but it doesn't stay topped...it'll just sink when new threads are made.

What could the problem and the solution here?

For everyone that was having the problem with the confirmation page (after pressing the "top topic" icon) where no words appeared and there was only a thin grey empty box for the submit/top topic button.

I was having the same problem and asside from everyone saying "install mod wordlets properly" (which is infact what we/you need to do) I thought I would post the problem I had in detail. I used "ultimatebb_mod_wordlets_install.cgi" to install "mod_wordlets_v1_6_ubb63d" figuring this would be the easiest way. I also did the "dry run" to test it out first. all areas said successful so I went ahead with the self install.

then I installed the "stickythreads6.3.x" and had the problem described above.

the reason it did NOT work properly is because for whatever reason the "self install" for the mods wordlets did NOT modify the "ultimatebb.cgi" it did everything else but this. So I opened it up, modified the couple of things manually, and bingo works perfect.

I figured that this may save some headaches for anyone who is having the same problem. Or atleast this is something they can check before they redo everything.

Hope this helps, and thanks to everyone on this board. I'd be insane without you.