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Ahh ok, I dont think I accomidated for those functions, Ill look into it and update the hack!

Heh, enough with the updates.

I have UPDATED the .zip file with some added code to log thread closings and re-openings via the Admin functions at the bottom of the page (No Sticky Threads edition).

Bass....I'm going to e-mail you what I did...I hope you don't mind!!

*Downloads again and sighs*
Keep going with the updates.

Sorry 'bout that Lord.

The bad(?) news is that my code was OK....but Bass' code was a bit "cleaner" so I have re-updated the zip file.

Both bits of code work, so don't feel rushed!!! I didn't think Bass had time so I was fiddling with the code....then he sends me an update.

What I'm working on adding is a way to make it so only Admins can access it...but my free time is dwindling away.

Viper, the easiest way so that only admins can access it would be to only give the url to your admins Code wise, it wouldnt require much to check for a valid cookie, or add a user login box prior to showing whats been logged.

*Downloads again*
This is getting fun. Keep up the good work!

Hehe, glad you're enjoying yourself Lord

This works great...

I have some tips though:

1. It would be nice if it would not log the posts edited that are the posts from the moderator. For example JOhn, who has moderator rights, edits his own post and gets logged. This is not nescessary, only posts edited by John that are not his should be logged.

2. It would be very nice if you could figure out what exact post was edited. I don't know if this is possible though.

The reason is I like to have a close look of what my moderators are editing. Now I only see 'John edited the post in this thread'... I don't know what post, if it was his or not and so if he had a right(reason) to edit it.

When I get some time I'll see what I can do mate.

Cheers

I like CT's suggestions there. Will make this hack better.

Yes please!

I am really interested!

Thanks,

CT.

Ok Ill try and update the doco this week, Im a little busy atm. Ill let you know once its done!

Those new features sound good.

YAY! (just putting this back on top

I'm still alive Bass!!!! Been keeping a low profile on the net due to some threats of violence to me and family.

If/when you are reasy, shoot me the new docs and I'll update the zip file.

Your being Threatened?

That must suck Viper. I hope everything works out for you.

Viper, sorry to hear that mate, look after yourself!

Zip file updated and emailed to you.

For those that are using an older version please replace the old cgi program with the new one (dont forget to change the path to the log file)
As for the changes to postings.cgi, well I recommend doing a diff on my current installation instructions and my old ones to see where Ive made these new changes.

Any probs just drop a reply and Ill be glad to help out.

Cheers

The ZIP file has been updated...there are several links to it throughout the thread.

Good Job Bass!!!

Thanks Viper!

Whats new in this ZIP?

I think Bass covered that on page 4??? I'm not sure. I just do what I'm told!! LOL!!!

Your right. Just some changes in postings.cgi code.

I like it! However ... I have a few suggestions.

1) Perhaps a login system should be implemented to the custom log file viewer. That way former admins don't have permission to look at the log anymore.

2) If the thread was started by the thread starter and that user is a non-admin, it doesn't log the user if the thread was deleted by the thread starter. I think it should log an activity by such a user as well.

3) A link to the thread that was moved/edited would be nice as well.

I also have a bug with it ... I implemented the hack in UBB 5.45 if that might be it:



When I edit a post in a thread, I get an extra line there ... why is that? Is there suppose to be something there?

Im currently quite busy at the moment, yet again so I dont really have time to work on this hack sorry. As for the first suggestion, just put the link to it in an area of the ubb that only current mods/admins can access. So if they cant find it, they cant view it

As for your second point, its an admin/mod logger, not an all user logger I've dont it this way to help prevent the log file getting too big. An idea, ive setup my board so thread starters cant delete their own posts, only edit them, that would beg around your problem I believe.

That link can be added quite easily, ill do that when I get a few spare minutes and add the code here!

As for your bug, I basically developed this for my own purposes for 5.47d, but it seemed that a few people where interested in it, so I made it available to the public. I cant assure you that will will work on any other version except 5.47d as thats the only version I have tested it on.

Enjoy the hack!

Regards
BassTeQ