Hmm...Now when I think about it you may need to move the News Fader code. With the replaced News Fader code move it after this (code may not match completely):
I seem to be missing a code or a whole bunch of codes here. So...The only option I can think of now is - and this is a bit unorthodox - is to:
- Create a new forum (name doesn't matter). - Turn off the forum. - Add the member you want to have access to the News Fader as a moderator for the forum you've just created.
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Now add the code I gave you in the cp_common.pl file. After you place the code, whenever you find this code (from lines 22 - 260 and excluding the News Fader code):
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[/code]replace it with this:
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Now only the member will be able to access the News Fader and nothing else in your CP.
It's rather unorthodox but unless I figure out how to grant access to any member specified or someone else is able to help you this is your best option for now.
quote: Originally posted by PrimeTime: Hehe...I edited the files so that no one (including moderators) have access to the CP except for an admin. I guess the code won't work in your case.
Let me look at it again...
Prime, all this is a little confusing for me.
My forum does not need Moderators. We behave very nice no need for editing nor deleting posts. I dont want to name a Moderator, it would be just a useless title among friends, I dont want to do that, I want to give acceess to a few members/friends to the NewsFader to add news everyday, whoever wakes up first:)
Can you tell me clearly what to do? Thank you my friend.
Err...I think you've missed my point. Anyway, I haven't figured out how to give (selected) members access to the CP...Not yet anyway. I seem to be missing a "key" code somewhere.
**For anyone else who is reading this I'm playing around with "userStatus & $status", "pubname & $pubname", "username & $username", "user_number & $user_number" and "var" in a few UBB files.
Prime, have you checked in cp_lib.cgi? In my Moderator Lockout modification I found a few calls in the cp_lib.cgi and wanted to be sure that everything would be locked down, you may need to add something to allow a moderator to update news.
I don't know 110% if you'd need to do this, but hey its just helpful criticism...
Yup...cp_lib.cgi was one of the files I've looked into. I'm able to grant access to the moderators but Felix wanted specific members. That has been kinda tricky for me.
Initially I thought only the cp.cgi and cp_common.pl files needed to be edited...And maybe it does. Well, so far I haven't found a way. I think if I tinker with it long enough I'll get it but not something I'll use since no one is allowed to access the CP.
Thanks Gizzy for the suggestion...I'll take a look at cp_lib.cgi again.
Prime, I didnt want you go through so much trouble, unless you like tha challange....
Tell me, just a thought, could you use anything from the Calendar? That script allows everybody to add posts, maybe if you work backwards allowing everybody and then go and restrict most of them? I dont know, I am just trying to help, I feel bad for putting this bug into your head...
quote: Originally posted by Brett: why not read it by user number instead of status?
I've never thought about the "$admin_number" as I was focusing on "$user_number" which didn't work obviously. I assumed the "$admin_number" was strictly for users with a status of an administrator.
Now even if I get it so cp.cgi will allow a specific user's number access that will leave cp_common.pl. I'll try something like:
Ahh...Ok. I think this will work. Using the "$admin_number" instead of "$username" or "$pubname" (in cp.cgi) suggested by Brett worked. I then added a few more codes in "cp_common.p" and tested it.
This will allow only one user to have access to the NewsFader via CP.
Prime, I will try this today, I will keep you posted.
While at it, can you add 3 more numabers, just in case. Maybe my site will grow one day and if I have to add more "News Anchors" I wont have to play with the files anymore other than just change 2 digits.
which will ask user designed as News Editor will prompt for Admin name and pass. For admin will work though. I logged as a test member set up to get newsfader access and I get the same login screen
here, you try it for yourself. URL login name and pass: test
Ack...I made a huge error here. I wondered why I was able to gain access and you couldn't. To make a long story short, so happened that the test account I have was in fact a moderator, although one on a testing forum that is enabled "off".
I had to take it out completely because was interfering with the CP. I couldnt view/edit categories! It was saying that I dont have to right to do that? strange.. Once I took your codes out the CP is back to normal and Wordlets reinstated.
The code should not have affected the Administrators functions (logged in as a Administrator) in CP as those settings were never touched. Unfortunately if you logged in as the selected member you won't be able to view anything and will get the error message that you are not allowed. Other than that the CP settings were not compromised.
Unfortunately I tried that Brett earlier today but that too didn't work. I did some other things too which had interesting results but nothing which would validate a selected user to gain access to the CP.
Hey Felix! Thanks to Brett here is the final version for Selected User CP Access. With this mod you can allocate up to 4 members who you want accessing the News Fader configuration:
I think Brett tested it on 6.3 as I did with 6.4...But that shouldn't matter since the codes from 6.3 will work to 6.5 for this hack.
Alright...Try this. Leave that line of code in in cp_common.pl. In addition add the code I stated above. What I'm thinking is that the original News Fader line is the placement inside the dropdown menu. The second NewsFader code with the "admin_number" is for the permissions for your selected members.
Hmm...Please do this. Cut and paste the first NewsFader code and the other NewsFader code that you have in your cp_common.pl file. I need to see what's happening there.
I've looked at it and I didn't see anything wrong with the code...Then again if it doesn't work then obviously something is missing. Umm...Try this:
Find this code (cut it):
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[/code]then place it above this code:
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Now I'm not sure if this will make a difference but you have "if(admin_number" and change it to "if (admin_number". Also change the numbers "00000000" to a valid member's number.
I know, I noticed that just after I posted, but then I went right back fixed it and tried again, so what you saw was the old.pl file but in my bins the file was already edited. Even after I input the right numbers it still didnt work! Maaan I need this so badly, I have no time in the morning to get the news in...
Well the instructions did say to change the "00000000" several times but I'm still not sure why you're having problems. Just to make sure I tested it on other CP pages and it worked. The only way I was able to replicate your problem was when I stripped out the "Moderator" (elsif) from cp_common.pl...But I don't think that is your problem.
Well, Felix 10, did say something about only seeing the Modification worldets(which is odd) meaning the people can get in, in turn meaning it's just a cp_common problem.
The only way i see it, if the user numbers are initalized correctly, is the the var admin_number is not set/correct. Felix 10, are you sure you have the 'var admin_number = "$admin_number";' above the if statements in the javascript in that file?
Brett, thanks for looking into this for me. Here, un update: var admin_number = "$admin_number"; is where your mode text asks for, after: var userStatus = "$status"; I dont see any "if" statements there. where exactly you wanted it?
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[/code]I also moved the curly bracket a little from where the file calls from :
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</pre></div></div>like this:<br> [code]
but I dont think it makes a difference
However, I installed everything again and again, same thing all over again. these are the errors: 1. Admin doesn not have the News Fader setting anymore VIEW 1 2. member 00000046 doesnt have have the News Fader setting VIEW 2
In the instructions I made the mistake of finding and deleting the first NewsFader document in cp_common.pl...You will need both. Even so I think you made the adjustment and yet it didn't work. The right bracket won't matter where you have it placed as long as it's within that row above "if". I'm wondering if the "if" because it's touching "(" it will make a difference? I doubt it but here is the instructions revised:
Ok, to get ahandle on what works and what isn't, can you try something out?
Can you selected members go to cp.cgi?ubb=vars_news_fader after logging in? If not, this is a cp.cgi problem.
But i'm more concerned as it being a cp_common.pl. The picture diplicted wordlets mods in the primary box which isn't right. Was that blank option the news fader? (It could also mean something wrong installed with the mod wordlets)? If all else fails and the option is still blank, you can try replaceing the $vars_wordlets_mods{news_fader....} in cp_common with "News Fader Settings" or something like that.
As for this refreshing business, i'm putting my money into a cookie problem, not the software. But if others get this problem, then a closer look at the code will need to happen.
One more thing I've noticed. The member asigned as NewsFader editor upon the change I am trying to do with all your suggestion looses the Avatar function and the link for the avatar in his profile switches to My picture. And, the member doesnt show on line, only shows as a guest you cant eveen IM him. This is weird!
Hmm...Then it could be a cookie issue here. For now Felix don't use this mod until it gets sorted. I still think you should give certain people moderator status then create a new forum BUT turn it off in the CP.
quote: Originally posted by PrimeTime: I still think you should give certain people moderator status then create a new forum BUT turn it off in the CP.
I did, but Prime, not even a Moderator can get into NewsFader Settings !!!! This is the whole thing here! I dont know if it supposed to be like this, but a Mod on my site only get access to the Forum Settings in the Primary Settings!. Is this normal?
Please reply, I need someone to put news up for me every day!
Hehe...Well probably that's how the hack was designed, only allowing Admins to edit the News Fader. I think however, if you were to set up the NewsFader in cp_common.pl the same way as the Forum Settings the moderators should have CP access and update the news.
Try this:
I wondered why I was able to gain access and you couldn't. To make a long story short, so happened that the test account I have was in fact a moderator, although one on a testing forum that is enabled "off". 
