module: vbforumblocks

[elmuerte]

I'm working on a new module: vbforumblocks
This module is going to replace the vblock module

This module allows you to create blocks on the fly rather than having only two blocks to choose from.

The following items are on my to do list:

hot threads (sort of done)
exclude forums instead of include (done)
title trimming (done)
adjustable caching time (done)


This module is part of the vbcore package that also include a vbcode filter and the vbnode module to allows conversion of threads (first post) to nodes

[sifuhall]

very nice!

[elmuerte]

Hmmm.... should I add an age-cut off and should I make it global or per-block?

[elmuerte]

I've also added a vbpolls module to show the latest poll in the forums as a block.

[sifuhall]

The poll module will be a great addition.

Regarding age cut-off, I think per block would be preferable if it isn't that much more difficult to implement.

[tamarian]

Another feature might be a block for a specific forum. I think this has been requested frequently.

[elmuerte]

Regarding age cut-off, I think per block would be preferable if it isn't that much more difficult to implement.

Well, it's more that I have to change the database table I previously set. The current table doesn't provide enough movement of freedom. Anyway, not a major issue,

[elmuerte]

Well, the vbforumblocks module is mostly done, it needs some testing here and there. But it's fully functional.

http://r.elmuerte.com/junk/vbfb_1.jpg
http://r.elmuerte.com/junk/vbfb_2.jpg
(Ps, the poll at the bottom is from the vbpolls module)

only need to change the code to use theme functions

[neuston]

Just want to say, it is really excellent work!! Thanks a lot.

[monk707]

Hello.....where can I download this??
vbforumblocks

[neuston]

It should have already included in the vbdrupal (directory of modules). You just need to enable it. :)

[monk707]

Thanks for the respone.....still not seeing it though.
where would it be....under modules?

[monk707]

I see vblocks but that is it

[neuston]

nope, should be vbforumblocks, along with vbcore, vbnode, vbpolls

could you find the folder of vbcore in your modules directory? :confused:

btw, what is your version of vbdrupal?

[monk707]

uhhhh....how can I tell the version number?
And no....nothing in my modules directory called vbcore.

[monk707]

Ok.....i just went to sourceforge and looked at the most recent release.....and there are definatly things missing from what I have first uploaded and installed.

Question now is how to up reinstall without losing all the content I have already added?

[sifuhall]

Upload the new files over your existing ones, and re-import the vb product.

You will not lose any content. The only thing you would lose would be any changes you have made to templates if you are using something other than the theme defaultvb and in that case just do not upload the theme you are using.

[monk707]

Sounds good to me!!
Uploading now.....hoping for an easy switch.

[monk707]

Ok......at first glance everything seems fine......except for the output of some code about the header:


// based on server load. if (!($block['throttle'] && (module_invoke('throttle', 'status') > 0))) { $array = module_invoke($block['module'], 'block', 'view', $block['delta']); if (is_array($array)) { $block = array_merge($block, $array); } } if (isset($block['content']) && $block['content']) { $blocks[$region]["$block[module]_$block[delta]"] = (object) $block; } } } } return $blocks[$region]; } ?>


Take a look:
http://206.130.125.170

[elmuerte]

that's part of the block.module file
don't know how that could happen, specially not without producing errors