Vanilla - Free, Open-Source Forum Software

Sink?

jsebean — Tue, 22 May 2012 01:22:36 +0000

Hey folks, What is sink on vanilla? I've noticed it and was just curious.

Option to display gender on user profile page

Lazarus — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 00:33:54 +0000

On signup vanilla asks a user their gender but this isn't displayed on the user profile pages by default. Is there an option somewhere on the dashboard to display it?

Q&A and Voting plugins - order by Votes

johansonlocker — Mon, 21 May 2012 20:58:52 +0000

Has anybody a ready solution for ordering where the accepted answers go after Discussion post?

thanks in advance.

Need Exporter for SMF 2.*

carllavoie — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:59:44 +0000

Need Exporter for SMF 2.*

Is that possible?

Cheers,

Carl

Vanilla developer kickstart

6apxat — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:54:33 +0000

Hi. First of all I want to thank Vanilla team and the community for great work on this project. Vanilla finally brings common sense to forum software and it's exactly what forum should look like.

However the problem that we encountered during the work on our project was lack of full documentation for developers.

We're currently building an online social game community and need to develop a custom theme for our forums and also add some custom functionality which is not included in the basic package or plugins. Our team didn't find the required information in the documentation area so we had to purchase a few custom premium themes to disassemble them and see how they're made. Basically we're now reading the source code and trying to figure out how things work.

My questing for the team and dev community is how does a vanilla developer get started?

Where to refer when basic CSS editing is not enough?

Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks!

FileUpload 1.5.2 not working with vanilla 2.0.18.1

tf1 — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:51:04 +0000

The plugin is not generating thumbnails (it defines a function UtilityController_Thumbnail_Create() but it is never used). As a result, it creates links to non-existent thumb images; some browsers will supply a broken image icon, but some, notably FF, will just ignore the img tag, which makes it look as if no file has been attached to a post.

I tried to insert the UtilityController_Thumbnail_Create() function into PostController_Upload_Create() but without success.

Session Integration? Plugins this board uses?

jsebean — Mon, 21 May 2012 12:02:32 +0000

Hey folks, I am really impressed by Vanilla Forums and really hope to see it grow bigger and bigger because it really rocks. I have a couple questions however.

First, is there a possible way to integrate sessions easily somehow? Eg. To check if a user is logged in or not on an external page?

Also, What kind of plugins does vf.org use? There is a number on here I'd like to use myself. Thanks!

[Documentation] Changing Theme and my Forum goes Bonk

EWorld — Mon, 21 May 2012 12:11:52 +0000

Hello,

i am new to Vanilla and i just installed my first forum. But everytime i try to activate an other theme besides the default one, i always getting this error:

Bonk Something funky happened. Please bear with us while we iron out the kinks.

Did something went wrong in the installation of vanilla? Or do i have to do something special?

i downloaded the themes from here, extracted the zipped file and copied the entire folder in the THEMES folder of vanilla.

Maybe someone can help me out.

thanks in advance

Documentation and or tutorials.

peregrine — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 19:24:47 +0000

3 ideas.

1) add a documentation and/or tutorial badge to Karma plug-in.

2) And wouldn't be nice if a moderator on this board could change post titles that are solved and provide a good documentation or tutorial with a prefix like [Documentation] or [Tutorial] in cases where the post evolved into a good tutorial and where the original author cannot edit the title.

3) add the tags tutorial or documentation to the post. if the author cannot do it, could the moderator consider doing it.

youtube ???

peaco — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 02:06:37 +0000

can somebody of the pro`s here give me a step by step tutorial to insert youtube movies in the comments or new threads ? witch plugin do i need ?

thanks

sign in box built into page

adz0007 — Mon, 14 May 2012 12:01:15 +0000

Hi Guys, I have a custom homepage (using custom pages plugin) and I would like to have the stuff that pops up in the signin window (username and password boxes, sso button, etc) built into my homepage in a div at the top. Just wonder how I would do this this (my php isn't great im still learning)?

Dreaded Bonk Error - which is really an error with Smarty.trigger_error();

iamkey — Mon, 21 May 2012 09:48:19 +0000

I've got a basic install of Vanilla which throws up the Smarty.trigger_error when I try to sign up using twitter, or when I try to use specific themes.

I gather it's a write permissions issue - but since this is a vanilla install, I don't know which directories I should be giving write access to.

Variables in local scope: [error_msg] 'the $compile_dir \'/-/-/-/forum/cache/Smarty/compile\' does not exist, or is not a directory.' [error_type] 256

Is there anyone out there who could nudge me in the right direction?

Cheers, - Richard

Integration with rails application and auto-creation of Categories/Discussions

Quarkboy — Sat, 19 May 2012 15:08:18 +0000

Hello, I'm having a new video-streaming site be developed and we would like to allow people to comment on the videos ala youtube, however we also would like those comments to be in a forum interface as well. I've been looking into using Vanilla forums because of the available plugins, theming, moderation tools, and ease of use, but there are a couple of things I'm not sure are easily possible.

One issue is that we'd like to have the rails application automatically create new Categories and/or Discussions when the application creates new Series or Video uploads in our CMS (and set permissions, first post data, etc). Secondly, we'd like to display the comments below the video but in a custom (highly simplified) view (with a link that goes to the full forum view), e.g. just query the comments from a discussion and redisplay them in custom rails views. Can this all be done by directly modifying the database? Is there some simpler solution with an API or RSS feeds or direct http: requests?
I can't seem to find any decent documentation on how to accomplish this.

Thanks for any help.

How to delete an attachment even before posting

redscic — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 23:24:22 +0000

I am a bit confused with this plugin:
1. I thought I was allowed to upload multiple files together. But actually, I can only upload one file at a time. How to enable multiple file uploading?

2. When I upload an attachment, I see "insert image" link. But how do I un-attach/delete an attachment? (This is even before the comment is saved)

3. "Insert Image" link actually does not work. When I click "insert image" nothing happens. I have CLEditor enabled.

Help would be appreciated.

How can i give a message or notice for myuser when they award karam

sarowlwp — Mon, 21 May 2012 01:51:17 +0000

HI @x00

How can i give a message or notice for myuser when they award karam

send a notice or send one email

vanillaforums.org verry speed.. why not to me :(

Chanux — Sun, 20 May 2012 05:42:23 +0000

vanillaforums.org verry speed.. what is the secret. can you give me more tips please "how to speedup my vanilla"

Thanx

FB / Twit / Auth Problem

Seros — Sun, 20 May 2012 23:21:28 +0000

Hey All,

I've been ferreting through all the treads looking for a fix for this issue I currently have on dmarge.com/forum

Basically whenever anyone tries to login via Facebook, Twitter or Google, they're met with a 'Bonk' message just before it authenticates them.

As first I thought it was something to do with the index.php? now appearing in URLs, but perhaps it has something to do with just moving from a cpanel host to cloud.

I guess it's a matter of trial and error in fixing this issue, however I have limited dev experience.

Any help would be great. Thanks.

Fancybox Plugin for Vanilla - Feedback

oliverraduner — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:54:15 +0000

Let me know what needs to be improved, what is not working properly or whatever else :-)

Quotes 1.6.1 Released

Tim — Sat, 12 May 2012 22:00:45 +0000

I have made Quotes 1.6.1 available as an addon. Please note that I have not tested this version on Vanilla 2.0.18.x - it was overhauled to work better on 2.1.

This version contains a new feature called "Quote Folding" which automatically rolls up quote pyramids to prevent abuse. It allows for custom rollup thresholds per user, and rolled up quotes can be unrolled on-click via javascript.

Integrating with Wordpress

dancinns — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 06:17:44 +0000

Vanilla is working fine for me but I'm unable to get the integration with Wordpress to work out. I'm trying to embed the forums into a page but nothing ends up showing on the page (http://www.the06010board.com/forum)

I'm not sure why the embed script isn't running. Anyone got any ideas of what to look at?

Wordpress: 3.3.2 Vanilla: 2.0.18.4 Vanilla Forums (WP Plugin): 1.1.8 Mystique (WP Theme): 3.2.9.2

Vanilla is licensed under GPL v2! Why NOT GPL v3?

qwenty — Sat, 05 May 2012 11:06:47 +0000

Vanilla license => http://vanillaforums.org/docs/license

Why NOT gpl3? Tivo is available on gpl2 but "GPL v3" closed doors for tivo!

GPL2 vs GPL3 => See this table

So, why vanilla developers team hasn't upgrated the license to version 3.0?

Maybe related discussions: http://vanillaforums.org/discussions/tagged/license/p1

Modifying Terms of Service

SharonLipinski — Sun, 20 May 2012 16:36:36 +0000

Hello, everyone! I am trying to modify the terms of service and I'm following the instructions at this post: http://vanillaforums.org/discussion/18202/how-to-change-i-agree-to-the-terms-of-service

Unfortunately, I'm getting an error, and I'm not quite sure what I'm doing wrong.

Below is what I've added to my config.php file. Thanks so much for any help you can share!

$Definition['TermsOfServiceText'] = "
Privacy

Change Gangs, LLC will not sell or share your information with anyone for any reason with one exception. We reserve the right to reveal your identity (or whatever information we know about you) in the event of a complaint or legal action arising from any message posted by you. We log all internet protocol addresses accessing this web site.

TERMS OF USE

The following terms and conditions govern your use of www.changegangs.com (the "Site"), as well as all services related to the Site. The operator of this website is Change Gangs, LLC (the “Company,” “us,” “our,” or “we”). By using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (the “Agreement”). If you do not agree to these Terms of Use, please do not use this Site.

The code continues on like this for a while (it was written up by my attorney, and you know they go on forever!!! I did include some code for list formatting in the terms of service, too (li and ul)

It ends like this:

The Company is not tax exempt under 501(c)(3) and that your Dues are not tax deductible.
";

could someone make me a theme please

callum_k — Sun, 20 May 2012 15:03:49 +0000

could someone make me a theme please,

Facebook - This plugin requires the allow_url_fopen php.ini setting.

aarun_ss — Wed, 25 May 2011 05:20:58 +0000

I tried to enable Facebook plugin for my forum. But i am getting the following error. What is the solution for this? Kindly help me on this.

Error: This plugin requires the allow_url_fopen php.ini setting.

Which theme is used on the following site*

mega6382 — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:22:06 +0000

Hey, does anybody know where i can found theme like sploder is using http://forums.sploder.com/

How to become somewhat adept at modifying vanilla to meet your needs for free

peregrine — Sat, 19 May 2012 18:29:24 +0000

How to become somewhat adept at modifying vanilla to your needs for free

1) create your own webserver on a used machine at home.
    a) obtain an old computer
    b) download ubuntu
    c) install apache or nginx or ..
    d) install mysql
    e) install vanilla

2) get some skills
    a) run through some tutorials on the web for:
           -php
           -css
           -oop basics
           -read the documentation on site about mvc
    b) learn some debugging skills with your browser
            - obtain firefox and firebug
            - or chrome or some other web browser where you can inspect elements
            - watch some videos on how to debug with firebug or whatever
    c) get an editor and modify some programs.

3)  read discussions on vanilla forum even if they don't pertain to what you are looking for - you might get some ideas.

4)  read the documentation - read the wiki - add to the wiki, if you can.

5)  try to solve other people's question.  If you can find a working solution to someone else's question - provide an answer.

6)  learn how to frame a question - so someone will understand what you want.
         - include you version, theme, screenshot, and any other pertinent info
           that might help the person helping you.

7)  download plugins, themes, etc - try to digest them, modify them, experiment.
          - look at various function calls people use in plugins
          - download the example plugin and experiment
          - read the theme tips provided by 422 and others.
          - read the wiki that hbf volunteered to create


8)  slowly look at the different files in vanilla
           particularly the helper_functions.php  in vanilla/views/discussion and vanilla/views/discussions

9)  don't be afraid to modify the core on your test box - if it will teach you something.  than after you understand the change - write a plugin that does what you want and remove changes from the core.


10)  make your suggestions in a non-abusive way.  Remember everyone is learning and most are volunteering their time gratis and the development team of vanilla consists of a small group with only so much time in the day.  Instead of gripeing contribute.  If you learned something new that you struggled with but now understand either through your own solution or with somebody elses help - add it to the wiki.

11) read 1-10 again, and then one more time and then...

.... add your own tips

PROBLEM IN VANILLA GitHub version

indianfootynet — Sun, 20 May 2012 16:36:11 +0000

Don't know whether it is appropriate place to report it. But here it is

1.When uploading logo 170X170, the black bar on the top stretches and covers the top portion, hiding all the links on the top.

2.When starting new discussion, the categories from dropdown menu are not selectable

Why does the embed in wordpress cause loss of functionality....

peregrine — Sun, 20 May 2012 15:58:55 +0000

in some themes, and some apps. I noticed experimenting that if you make a block fixed, it floats down the page with you, as you scroll. it works perfectly, yet when it is embedded it loses the ability to move as you scroll. also some themes seem to loose some functionality. I tested the Bootstrap @kasperisager embedded in wordpress and I believe the control bar that slides normally when not embedded becomes fixed in place.

I'm just curious how to solve some of these issues when embedded in wordpress, if anyone knows how to solve them, if it is possible.

reCAPTCHA help

callum_k — Sun, 20 May 2012 15:39:33 +0000

how do i install reCAPTCHA on my vanilla forum