Mod Tools

How can I create a new BBCode button for a drop down list, and as a button only for moderators to view. Like here on forumotion, the way the moderators use there Mod Colors.

Now how do I make them display only to Moderators and above?

Also, I can't insert <div> tags in the code without it changing it.

By putting the codes needed in a widget and setting its permissions to Moderators and above

I can't use widgets on my forum. It messes my whole design up. Any other way?

Could I possible make it display to only certain usernames?

No. The only possible way is for you to put them in a widget and if you put it anywhere else, it'll appear for everyone, including the members. (Unless the topic is set to guests, the guests may use it as well)

Yes there is a way to do it by usernames. I've seen it done before, but don't know how to code it.

Oh I thought you meant the other part of the code.

Anyway, you have to put a class name for it or something.

Just like the background for staff options here, just manipulate the code: https://help.forumotion.com/t118328-staff-background#775891

Could I have an example code? I don't know how to code JavaScript.

Code:

$.getScript("(SOURCE LINK IN .js FORMAT)",function(){
$('a[href="/u1"] strong')

That's just an example. Not sure if you can use that, have others suggest for it too.

Nick you can use widgets if this gets to tough for ya. By doing the following

Place codes in left side (or right)
wrap the entire thing in a div

Code:

<div id="mod_insert">
codes here
</div>

and then add this to your CSS

Code:

#left{display:none;}

(right side use this)

Code:

#right{display:none;}

Then go to your TEMPLATES -->GENERAL --> viewtopic_body (quick reply)

search for

Code:

<a name="quickreply"></a>

add below that

Code:

<div id="mod_tools"></div>

then add this jQuery to your javascript management

Code:

$('#mod_insert').appendTo('#mod_tools');

That will make it so they can see the buttons in Quick Reply, you can do the same thing to the regular reply just go to

TEMPLATES -->POST & PRIVATE MESSAGES -->posting_body

Add the div

Code:

<div id="mod_tools"></div>

below this in that template

Code:

<div id="text_editor_controls">

Yes I know its alot to do, but hey it works I know this lol. and it really only takes 5minutes all in all.


Don't forget to set the permissions on that widget to Moderators