Re: Split: Member written tutorials

Re: Split: Member written tutorials · by Guest January 31st 2009, 7:04 pm

First topic message reminder :

Well I just spend 2 hours on probably the best tutorial for colors and fonts, but because of the lame ass characters limit I couldn't post it in one post.

And it would be confusing for the new member to coherately flow through the tutorial if it was broken up.

Re: Split: Member written tutorials · by Jalokim August 25th 2009, 10:36 am

dudemanpeace
you do know that code stealing is also a crime

and you are so smart that you don't even know how it works?
if you knew anything about coding you'd know you can't paste javascript into CSS!

If the code was stable, light and efficient I'd make a real tutorial!
But since it isn't I am not, I don't even use the theme changer anymore.

so well done

Re: Split: Member written tutorials · by Luky August 25th 2009, 8:55 pm

Lil-J: - Changing the default rules to your own =>Accepted
- Creating div tag layout =>Accepted

ClaraZ25: - Create a Link to Your Chatbox Rules =>Accepted

darren1: - Log in command under each forum =>Accepted
- Translator tutorial =>Accepted

Theforum: - Great Bank Idea=> Refused; Please rewrite your tutorial without using such a big font and colors. Use colors only to highlight specific parts from your tutorial but not the whole tutorial. Also add a few screenshots Wink

MrDudemanpeace: - Theme changer=>Refused, First of all stealing codes from another forum never is and never will be accepted. Secondly such a tutorial is not possible at the moment because it's much to complex and it's not stable enough.

MrMega: - How to Remove Information in Usergroup page=>Refused; Please also a add a few screenshots to your tutorial especially one for the users to see what will be the end result of your tutorial. Wink

Cman: - Saving Members' Work=>Refused; Add a few screenshots for your tutorial including one for the end result if it.
- Adding An Inactivity Warning=>Refused; Instead of posting a link to your own page I would suggest you post a standard code for creating such a page(in order for the other members to create on there own forums).

Re: Split: Member written tutorials · by Cman August 28th 2009, 1:30 am

Adding An Inactivity Warning

Actiavte the announcements. Go to Admin Panel > General > Announcements under Messages and Emails. If you don't want announcements, add the code to the footer (only for administrators with template editing.) Go to Admin Panel > Display > General under Templates > overall footer.

Add this code to your template or announcement.

Code:: <meta HTTP-EQUIV="REFRESH" content="1200; url=http://justcorbin.forumotion.net/Inactivity-Just-Corbin-h3.htm">

Change http://justcorbin.forumotion.net/Inactivity-Just-Corbin-h3.htm to your inactivity page. Also, change the 1200 to the maximum amont of seconds that you want amember to stay on a page.

Now it's time to make your inactivity page. Go to Admin Panel > Modules > HTML pages management under HTML > create.

Just create a warning page. If you want an example, go here > http://www.justcorbin.com/Inactivity-Just-Corbin-h3.htm.

Code:: <HEAD><TITLE>ERROR - Just Corbin</TITLE></HEAD> <body bgcolor="black"><script type="text/javascript"> alert("Error..You are inactive. Please follow the security directions on the page below.") </script> If you do not see the dialog box, click <A href='javascript:alert("Error..You are inactive. Please follow the security directions on the page below.")'>here</A>.   Security Error! Session Timeout!   You have been on <A href="javascript:history.back();">this</A> page for alteast 20 minutes (1200 seconds). This is a security error on Just Corbin. Please relogin to continue to use Just Corbin. If you are not logged in, you may continue to the homepage.   <A href="http://justcorbin.forumotion.net/login.forum?logout">Click Here To Logout</A> <A href="javascript:history.back();">Click Here To View The Inactive Page</A> <A href="http://justcorbin.forumotion.net/">Click Here To Contiue The Homepage</A>

There, you are done! You know have created a system where after a certain amount of seconds, a user from any page will be redirected to your warning page. This is for if someone has been on a page so long tht it seems like they are not on their computer.

Written by Cman

Re: Split: Member written tutorials · by Darren1 August 28th 2009, 4:31 am

Luky wrote:
Cman: - Saving Members' Work=>Refused; Add a few screenshots for your tutorial including one for the end result if it.
- Adding An Inactivity Warning=>Refused; Instead of posting a link to your own page I would suggest you post a standard code for creating such a page(in order for the other members to create on there own forums).

Please rewrite your tutorial without using such a big font and colors. Use colors only to highlight specific parts from your tutorial but not the whole tutorial.

Thanks to luky for the quote's Wink

Re: Split: Member written tutorials · by Luky August 28th 2009, 8:53 pm

Cman: - Saving Members' Work=>Accepted
- Adding An Inactivity Warning=>Refused; Like I said the first time, please post a model for the HTML page on which members will be redirected. This is so that members know how to make there own custom page. And you don't need to use colors over your entire tutorial. Use colors only to highlight something very important.

Re: Split: Member written tutorials · by Cman August 28th 2009, 11:44 pm

Thank you!

I am a little confused, what do you mean by model. All they have to do is make a page to be directed to.

Smile

Re: Split: Member written tutorials · by Blofeld August 29th 2009, 4:00 pm

Turning your forum into a website , Is a great help , thanks.

Re: Split: Member written tutorials · by Eman and Kou August 29th 2009, 4:01 pm

No problem Mr. Stamper. If you want i can write up the tutorial for the advanced additions such as a navbar and the such?

Re: Split: Member written tutorials · by Blofeld August 29th 2009, 4:23 pm

Yeah that would be cool .

Re: Split: Member written tutorials · by Eman and Kou August 29th 2009, 4:26 pm

Alright. I should have it done by the end of the day.

Re: Split: Member written tutorials · by Master Marc August 29th 2009, 5:01 pm

@Eman and Kou,
Why create a tutorial that's so simple to do?

We don't need a rocket scientist to tell us if that's possible or not, fufufu

Plus, we already have Zinex's tutorial already, Wink

And with a limited amount of 127 html pages and lack of files we can use, I don't think a good website is going to get anywhere with this, Split: Member written tutorials - Page 5 Redface

Split: Member written tutorials - Page 5 Redface

Re: Split: Member written tutorials · by Eman and Kou August 29th 2009, 5:11 pm

well i've never seen a webpage with more than 127 pages in it unless their hosting a bunch of files. and i didn't see the first tutorial or i wouldn't have made one. and quite frankly its not so simple if its helping people already =/. just because some people know how to do it doesn't mean that others dont master marc. you have to always take that into consideration thats why we make tutorials.

Update to 'User Ranks' · by Rok September 1st 2009, 9:52 pm

I would like to give an update for this tutorial (User Ranks)

Code:: [hr] If you were wondering how to have two different rank titles in one rank (like the screenshot below), then this criteria of the tutorial will show you. [img]http://i87.servimg.com/u/f87/13/67/77/07/captur39.png[/img] Firstly, navigate: [hide][list=1][*] Administration Panel [*] User and Groups [*] Ranks Administration -> Ranks [*] 'Add new rank'[/list][/hide] Now what you need to do is just add the title of the rank in the '[b]Rank Title[/b]' (like in [url=http://i46.servimg.com/u/f46/11/16/28/43/ranks_11.jpg]this screenshot[/url]). Once you do so, add [b] [/b] or [b] [/b] after the the text you just entered. Then, you just add the second title after [b] [/b] / [b] [/b]. It should look something like this: [code]Title#1 Title#2[/code] Heck, you can even add a third rank title: [code]Title#1 Title#2 Title#3[/code] What about a fourth title? [code]Title#1 Title#2 Title#3 Title#4[/code] The less characters you have in the title, the more you can add. You can even add boldness ( [b]TEXT[/b] ), color ( [color=red]TEXT[/color] ), strikes ( [strike]<strike>TEXT</strike>[/strike] ), italics ( [i]TEXT[/i] ), and other short HTML tags.

Re: Split: Member written tutorials · by Luky September 2nd 2009, 8:20 pm

Cman: That was exactly what I was referring to. Add in your tutorial some basic information on how to make that HTML page. I mean some basic HTML codes in order for other inexperienced members to use to create a page similar to the one you made on your forum Wink

Eman and Kou: -Turning your forum into a website=>Accepted

Lizzard: -Putting the username and the rank under the avatar=>Accepted

Rok: Update for tutorial accepted

Re: Split: Member written tutorials · by dotDavid September 3rd 2009, 9:15 am

Update Tutorial on User Control Panel

Just an update ~ The code should be this, as the tutorial has a few errors.

Code:: [code] <TABLE border=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD align=left><IMG alt="" src="http://www.iconlook.com/icondb/glaze/16x16/actions/configure.png"> Your profile <A href="URL_GOES_HERE/profile.forum?mode=editprofile" target=_blank>Information</A><A href="URL_GOES_HERE/profile.forum?mode=editprofile&page_profil=preferences" target=_blank>Preference</A><A href="URL_GOES_HERE/profile.forum?mode=editprofile&page_profil=signature" target=_blank>Signature</A><A href="URL_GOES_HERE/profile.forum?mode=editprofile&page_profil=avatars" target=_blank>Avatar</A></TD></TR><TR><TD align=left><IMG alt="" src="http://www.iconlook.com/icondb/CrystalClear/16x16/apps/kwalletmanager.png"> Social<A href="URL_GOES_HERE/profile.forum?mode=editprofile&page_profil=friendsfoes" target=_blank>Friends and Foes</A><A href="URL_GOES_HERE/memberlist.forum" target=_blank>Memberlist </A><A href="URL_GOES_HERE/groupcp.forum" target=_blank>Groups</A></TD></TR><TR><TD align=left><IMG alt="" src="http://www.iconlook.com/icondb/CrystalClear/16x16/actions/newmsg.png"> Private messages<A href="URL_GOES_HERE/msg.forum?folder=inbox" target=_blank>Inbox</A><A href="URL_GOES_HERE/msg.forum?folder=sentbox" target=_blank>PM sent</A></TD></TR><TR><TD align=left><IMG alt="" src="http://www.iconlook.com/icondb/bnw/16x16/apps/kthememgr.png"> Other<A href="URL_GOES_HERE/search.forum?search_id=watchsearch" target=_blank>Topic is being watched</A></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> [/code] Just replace URL_GOES_HERE with your forum's url, but remember, do not place the forward slash at the end. ie. http://forumname.com , not http://forumname.com/ .

Re: Split: Member written tutorials · by MrMega September 3rd 2009, 5:30 pm

How to Hide Default NavBars

Have you wondered how some forums got rid of one navigation bar or more? Well, find out here!

Step 1: Go to Admin Panel => Display => Pictures and colors => Pics management => Advanced Mode

Now, where you see the words going vertical "Home," "Portal," "Calendar", etc. , to the right of that you see a URL. Choose one or more of the navbars you want to remove and remove the URL from it/them. But whatever you do, DO NOT remove the Home, Profile, New Message, No new message, Log in, or Register buttons. That may cause chaos in your forum
Then scroll down and press Save.

Step 2: Go to Admin Panel => Display => Homepage => Headers & Navigation

Now, remember those navbars you remove the URL from, and then find it in the "Menu" part of the Headers & Navigation page. When you find the navbars, press Split: Member written tutorials - Page 5 Bas

Split: Member written tutorials - Page 5 Bas

and keep pressing it on the same navbar until it is all the way down; same with all the navbars URLs you removed previously.

Step 3: Look at your forum. You're done!

Written by MrMega of the Support forum

Re: Split: Member written tutorials · by Rok September 3rd 2009, 10:47 pm

MrMega, I've already completed a tutorial for Hiding the Navigation Bar (pending as a staff discussion), but I can add yours as an update to mine.

Re: Split: Member written tutorials · by ClaraZ25 September 4th 2009, 2:36 am

cman I love your confirmation message when ever you try to navigate away from the post window but I was wondering if it is possible some way to disable the pop-up from coming up when ever you press the preview, or send buttons. It always comes up and frankly it is a little annoying. But often I click on another link or accidentally click back on my browser when typing so I love when it shows up then. I was just wondering if this is possible.

Re: Split: Member written tutorials · by ClaraZ25 September 4th 2009, 3:46 am

I was wondering if we are allowed to translate a tutorial on another forumotion support forum (ex. French Support Forum) as long as we give credit to the member that posted it originally. I have been noticing a few neat tutorials on other support forums that I think would be good for our English members to have access to.

Re: Split: Member written tutorials · by MrMega September 4th 2009, 5:17 pm

Rok wrote:MrMega, I've already completed a tutorial for Hiding the Navigation Bar (pending as a staff discussion), but I can add yours as an update to mine.

Sure rok. Whatever floats your boat Wink

Re: Split: Member written tutorials · by Walshy95 September 4th 2009, 5:54 pm

ClaraZ25 wrote:I was wondering if we are allowed to translate a tutorial on another forumotion support forum (ex. French Support Forum) as long as we give credit to the member that posted it originally. I have been noticing a few neat tutorials on other support forums that I think would be good for our English members to have access to.

I don't see how that could harm this forum. I have seen some tutorials in the tutorials section posted by someone else, and then given credit to the original coder who made it.

Re: Split: Member written tutorials · by Luky September 4th 2009, 7:51 pm

dotDavid: What would the difference be?
As far as I can tell the major difference between your code update and the code already posted by the tutorial creator is that your code is in HTML and the tutorial has BB codes but other then that I don't see much of a difference. If your code will make a bigger difference in the way the Profile widget is displayed then please include a screenshot in your update so that everybody can see the end result of your code Wink

For the translated tutorials: Yes, you can translate a tutorial from another support forum and post it here but you must give credit to the original author and add your name as the translator. Example:

"Written by (The original author of the tutorial)
Translated by (Your name)"

Also if a tutorial has been updated on that forum multiple times then you must include that as well. Example:

"Written by (The original author of the tutorial)
Updated by (Name of the person who updated it)
Translated by (Your name)"

Re: Split: Member written tutorials · by dotDavid September 5th 2009, 2:57 am

@Luky, the original writter had made a few layout errors, not adding   and made the links like http://forumname//profile..... The double slash would have given an error. If you refer to the image provided, the corresponding code would not have given that result. That is why I went through it carefully, editing any bits of code that would not have given the result of the image.

I believe the image should correspond with the code, and if not, it would be a misleading tutorial. Have you tested the bbcode version? Its full of errors when changing the url to your own forums.

Please re-review it Smile

Re: Split: Member written tutorials · by Luky September 8th 2009, 9:07 pm

dotDavid : You are right. Tutorial update accepted and added Very Happy

ibradley: You should also mention the fact that members can change the selection color to any of there choice Wink

Re: Split: Member written tutorials · by ibradley September 8th 2009, 9:59 pm

Luky, i edited Very Happy

Re: Split: Member written tutorials · by dotDavid September 9th 2009, 7:35 am

Luky wrote:dotDavid : You are right. Tutorial update accepted and added

Thank you Luky. Very Happy

Re: Split: Member written tutorials · by dotDavid September 13th 2009, 9:51 am

I believe its spelled "folks" and maybe you should add something like: "Bots collect information and index it on major search engines." and something like: "There are many types of bots that roam the web, however, the most common are the sider bots, which are mainly used for web server analyses and file data collecting".

Re: Split: Member written tutorials · by Darren1 September 13th 2009, 10:08 am

Thanks for that david Smile

I covered the "Bots collect information and index it on major engines" part under each recognised but by saying "he's just referencing your forum for their database."

My quick definition from wiki also talk's about spider bots, which covered that ground as well.

Thanks for pointing all that out david, much appreciated Very Happy

Re: Split: Member written tutorials · by WhitePoint September 23rd 2009, 9:37 pm

no moderator hardly come on here to watch the tutorials available?

Re: Split: Member written tutorials · by Master Marc September 23rd 2009, 10:02 pm

Hello Dark Point,

Did you ask for permission from Dark Spectre from the RSF to use this tutorial here at the ESF?