Don Tomas
07-14-2006, 05:55 PM
I will leave out of the admin/moderator stuff since most users will never see it, but suffice to say our jobs will be easier...
Here are some of the cool features!
Multi-Quote
The much-requested multi-quote feature allows users to tag multiple posts that they wish to respond to by clicking a small button on each post. Once the user clicks the reply button, each tagged post is quoted.
To increase usability, by default, only posts within the current thread are automatically quoted. If you wish to quote posts in other threads with multi-quote, you simply need to click a link on the reply page, and the text of those posts will be added without a reload.
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/imagehosting/3531448503886c13f.png
Quote Tags Link to Quoted Post
When quoting a post, the ID of the post is automatically included with the {quote} tag. When the quoted text is viewed in a thread, a small icon links back to the quoted post.
Private Message Preview in Notification Emails
If you have elected to receive emails when receiving a new private message, the email will now contain more than just the name of the user who sent you the message. The title and body of the message will be included. Any BB codes in the message will automatically be converted to an equivalent plaintext version using the new plaintext bbcode parser.
Dear Mike,
You have received a new private message at Test Forums from admin, entitled "Demo Private Message".
This is the message that was sent:
***************
This is a demo private message with *bold text*.
---Quote (Originally by Mike)---
Quoted text
---End Quote---
1. And an
2. ordered
3. list
***************
To read the original version, respond to this message, or delete the message, you must log in here:
http://www.example.com/forum/private.php (http://www.example.com/forum/private.php)
All the best,
My Demo Forums
Message previews in thread subscription emails also include the improved plaintext representation.
Auto-Resize Oversized Image Attachments
If a user attaches an image that has dimensions larger than the administrator allows, the image will automatically resized to fit. This is similar to the auto-resizing of avatars that vBulletin 3.5 performed. Currently VBImage Host is the only image directory that resizes automatically for people to lazy to do it on their home PC.
Unique Unsubscribe Link in Emails
Thread and forum subscription emails now include a link for unsubscribing that is unique to each user. When using this link, unsubscribing from a thread or forum no longer requires logging in.
Default Thread Sorting Option per Forum
You may now choose how threads will be sorted on a per forum basis. Options include the field and direction to sort using.
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/imagehosting/353144850374600e1.png
New Buddy/Ignore List Editor
The new buddy and ignore list editor allows users to be quickly added and removed from your lists, with AJAX-based assistance for name suggestion along the way. If an error occurs such as a user not being found, you can simply correct the error and continue without reloading the page.
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/imagehosting/3531448503538c819.png
Rate Threads with AJAX
Rating a thread can be done without a page reload now. Rate a thread like you normally would, but when you submit the rating, you’ll get a notification that your rating was accepted (or if it wasn’t) and the new thread rating will instantly appear.
Uploadable Signature Image Support
You may allow users to upload a single picture with their signature. If you combine this with limiting access to the tag, you can completely control the dimensions and file size of the images your users place in their signatures.
[IMG]http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/imagehosting/3531448503cdb17ee.png
Signature pictures are controlled with the [SIGPIC] bbcode allowing them to be placed anywhere within a user's signature.
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/imagehosting/3531448503cd664bb.png
Pop Up List of Attachments in a Thread
The paperclip icon that denotes whether a thread contains attachments is now clickable. It will pop up a window that shows a list of all the attachments in the specified thread, including file size and number of views.
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/imagehosting/35314485033468d83.png
Give Reputation Using AJAX
Reputation can now be added to a post without leaving the page. When you click the reputation icon on a post, a box will appear and allow you to choose whether you approve or disapprove of the post and provide a reason.
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/imagehosting/3531448503a55fd35.png
Full BCC Support in Private Messages
A number of you have discovered this by now. Like in an email, BCC (blind carbon-copy) allows you to hide the full list of recipients from each recipient. In previous versions of vBulletin, the “to” field acted like a BCC field. Now, the “to” field acts like the field in an email; each recipient will see all the names in the “to” field.
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/imagehosting/35314485038938554.png
Resume Paused Attachment Downloads
You may now resume broken or paused attachment downloads where the browser supports it through the use of the Range HTTP header.
Enjoy....
Here are some of the cool features!
Multi-Quote
The much-requested multi-quote feature allows users to tag multiple posts that they wish to respond to by clicking a small button on each post. Once the user clicks the reply button, each tagged post is quoted.
To increase usability, by default, only posts within the current thread are automatically quoted. If you wish to quote posts in other threads with multi-quote, you simply need to click a link on the reply page, and the text of those posts will be added without a reload.
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/imagehosting/3531448503886c13f.png
Quote Tags Link to Quoted Post
When quoting a post, the ID of the post is automatically included with the {quote} tag. When the quoted text is viewed in a thread, a small icon links back to the quoted post.
Private Message Preview in Notification Emails
If you have elected to receive emails when receiving a new private message, the email will now contain more than just the name of the user who sent you the message. The title and body of the message will be included. Any BB codes in the message will automatically be converted to an equivalent plaintext version using the new plaintext bbcode parser.
Dear Mike,
You have received a new private message at Test Forums from admin, entitled "Demo Private Message".
This is the message that was sent:
***************
This is a demo private message with *bold text*.
---Quote (Originally by Mike)---
Quoted text
---End Quote---
1. And an
2. ordered
3. list
***************
To read the original version, respond to this message, or delete the message, you must log in here:
http://www.example.com/forum/private.php (http://www.example.com/forum/private.php)
All the best,
My Demo Forums
Message previews in thread subscription emails also include the improved plaintext representation.
Auto-Resize Oversized Image Attachments
If a user attaches an image that has dimensions larger than the administrator allows, the image will automatically resized to fit. This is similar to the auto-resizing of avatars that vBulletin 3.5 performed. Currently VBImage Host is the only image directory that resizes automatically for people to lazy to do it on their home PC.
Unique Unsubscribe Link in Emails
Thread and forum subscription emails now include a link for unsubscribing that is unique to each user. When using this link, unsubscribing from a thread or forum no longer requires logging in.
Default Thread Sorting Option per Forum
You may now choose how threads will be sorted on a per forum basis. Options include the field and direction to sort using.
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/imagehosting/353144850374600e1.png
New Buddy/Ignore List Editor
The new buddy and ignore list editor allows users to be quickly added and removed from your lists, with AJAX-based assistance for name suggestion along the way. If an error occurs such as a user not being found, you can simply correct the error and continue without reloading the page.
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/imagehosting/3531448503538c819.png
Rate Threads with AJAX
Rating a thread can be done without a page reload now. Rate a thread like you normally would, but when you submit the rating, you’ll get a notification that your rating was accepted (or if it wasn’t) and the new thread rating will instantly appear.
Uploadable Signature Image Support
You may allow users to upload a single picture with their signature. If you combine this with limiting access to the tag, you can completely control the dimensions and file size of the images your users place in their signatures.
[IMG]http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/imagehosting/3531448503cdb17ee.png
Signature pictures are controlled with the [SIGPIC] bbcode allowing them to be placed anywhere within a user's signature.
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/imagehosting/3531448503cd664bb.png
Pop Up List of Attachments in a Thread
The paperclip icon that denotes whether a thread contains attachments is now clickable. It will pop up a window that shows a list of all the attachments in the specified thread, including file size and number of views.
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/imagehosting/35314485033468d83.png
Give Reputation Using AJAX
Reputation can now be added to a post without leaving the page. When you click the reputation icon on a post, a box will appear and allow you to choose whether you approve or disapprove of the post and provide a reason.
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/imagehosting/3531448503a55fd35.png
Full BCC Support in Private Messages
A number of you have discovered this by now. Like in an email, BCC (blind carbon-copy) allows you to hide the full list of recipients from each recipient. In previous versions of vBulletin, the “to” field acted like a BCC field. Now, the “to” field acts like the field in an email; each recipient will see all the names in the “to” field.
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/imagehosting/35314485038938554.png
Resume Paused Attachment Downloads
You may now resume broken or paused attachment downloads where the browser supports it through the use of the Range HTTP header.
Enjoy....