(SLD) Advanced Tags & Prefixes
File Information
- Title
- Advanced Tags & Prefixes
- Version
- v2.0.5
- Author Name
- Ryan Hoerr
- Resource Type
- Application
- Compatability
- IP.Board 3.2.1+
Description
This plugin enhances IP.Board's built-in tags and prefixes, providing custom styling and fine-grained control over prefixes as well as helpful moderation tools.
Among some of the features of this plugin:
- Define all prefixes manually through the Prefix Manager.
- Choose a prefix when posting, separate from tags.
- Add custom HTML formatting everywhere prefixes are displayed.
- Use an image as a prefix.
- Limit who can use a prefix.
- Limit where a prefix can be used.
- Require a prefix to be chosen in some forums.
- Add tags and prefixes to topics with Multi-Moderation.
- Apply a prefix to topics imported from RSS.
- Add a default prefix and tags to all new topics in a forum.
License Terms
This modification is provided along with full rights to use and modify it for use on any number of sites you personally administrate. You may not redistribute this modification in any way; doing so will result in an immediate termination of support, without refund.
I can make no guarantee as to the future functionality or compatibility of this modification. I will at minimum provide free maintenance and compatibility updates through the minor point version of IP.Board during which it was first purchased.
Installation
Step 1: Files to Upload
Upload all files within the upload folder to the root directory of your forum.
| Folder in Download | Folder on Server | |
| /upload/admin/ | → | /admin/ |
Step 2: Install the Application
Open the Admin CP > System > Applications & Modules > Manage Applications & Modules page. On the right is a box titled "Applications Not Installed"; this application should be listed there with a button that says install. Click the button, and the process will complete on its own.
Step 3: Configuration
To begin adding prefixes, go to Admin CP > Other Apps > Advanced Tags & Prefixes.
There are also several settings for the mod, located in System > System Settings > 'Hooks' Tab > Advanced Tags & Prefixes.
To require users to enter a prefix in a specific forum, or to set default tags or prefixes, edit the forum and go to the Advanced Tags & Prefixes tab.
Upgrading
When upgrading IP.Board: IP.Board should ensure the application remains intact. Check if there are any updates available for your applications and hooks whenever you upgrade IP.Board.
When upgrading Advanced Tags & Prefixes: Upload the new files, then go to the Applications & Modules manager to run the update. Click the 'Update Available' button beside the Advanced Tags & Prefixes application to go to the IP.Board upgrade wizard. Log in and proceed through the wizard, and choose to update this application when the option is given.
Need Support?
If you need help, try the support topic on the Invision Power Services website, or contact me at no1@sublimism.com.