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GarethMoore1979
Private Messages 3.5
01 August 2004, 15:45


I have taken @tomics version 3.4.xx, Korayem block list MOD and another Admin Mod for Private messages (author unknown), put them together and made a couple of design changes. I hope the above people (and anyone else who has worked on the Private Message MOD), doesnt mind me what I have done here. Since I have done a few design changes, added the block list mod as standard and the extra admin ability to read all members PM's, I thought it was worthy of its own version number VERSION 3.5

OK, now thats out the way onto the main part.
In this mod, I have added the following:

- Member adility to block other memers sending them PM's (taken from the block list MOD). - Added a PM total into the header of every PM Page. - Added extra admin options for admin to be able to read members PM's.
This has been tested on Version 3.4.04 (the sample files in here are from snitz version 3.4.04).

I have added it to www.SnitzBitz.com

bigsmile <

 

Replies ...

GarethMoore1979
01 August 2004, 15:54


1 more thing I almost forgot. In the admin section there are now 2 links for PM. 1, goes to PM maintenece- this is where you can mass delete all read PM's and specify a PM limit etc. The other link goes to the area where you can read other members PM's. The pages within this seection are fully functional, however they dont look very neat (this is the way they came!). Because its in the admin section its not really a big issue as only you will see them. But when I have more time I will neaten them up a little.<
PeeWee.Inc
01 August 2004, 16:13


Could we have an admin login to test this out, seeing as it's on a test forum and all. If not, it's not a big deal, but it would be nice smile<
Jeepaholic
01 August 2004, 19:37


Your "Sent To" and "Date Sent" headers don't line up with the content within the Admin section. Other'n that, looks pretty nice. Good job!<
gardi
01 August 2004, 21:33


Plus check again the block list page. there is a script error.<
GarethMoore1979
01 August 2004, 22:10


Originally posted by Jeepaholic
Your "Sent To" and "Date Sent" headers don't line up with the content within the Admin section. Other'n that, looks pretty nice. Good job!


I did say that though I added this into the admin section I hadnt altered the files and they looked un-tidy. I dont know who wrote those files (the ones that allow you to see other peoples inbox's) but it wasnt me. When I have some more free time I will check that out and make those pages in the admin section neater. But the pages that are seen by the public are what matters foremost.

A script error on blocklist??????? Included in the zip file is the same file on my test site, and there is no error there! Could you tell me exactly what that error was?<
Jeepaholic
01 August 2004, 22:38


Originally posted by Jeepaholic
Your "Sent To" and "Date Sent" headers don't line up with the content within the Admin section. Other'n that, looks pretty nice. Good job!


I did say that though I added this into the admin section I hadnt altered the files and they looked un-tidy. I dont know who wrote those files (the ones that allow you to see other peoples inbox's) but it wasnt me. When I have some more free time I will check that out and make those pages in the admin section neater. But the pages that are seen by the public are what matters foremost.Argh, sorry...I apparently missed your 2nd post. bigsmile<
gardi
02 August 2004, 00:40


do me a favour and go to block list asp. when u use your mouse and go over to addblock list and etc. its giving error. :D
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daniel123
02 August 2004, 00:41


and now someone please tell me how can i set it to default?
TURN ON PRIVATE MESSAGES
TURN ON EMAIL NOTIFICATION
NO OUTBOX<
GarethMoore1979
02 August 2004, 09:37


Originally posted by gardi
do me a favour and go to block list asp. when u use your mouse and go over to addblock list and etc. its giving error. :D



I am getting no error! Sounds like its a fault with your browser!?

daniel123; Private Messages are turned on as default. However if you want e-mail notification to be turned on as default you need to alter the default value in the database. The layout of the inbox works with cookies (not the database). If you open uo pm_view.asp in text editor, near the top it asks you what value should be given, change this from DOUBLE to SINGLE.<
daniel123
02 August 2004, 10:04


ok thanks bigsmile<
GarethMoore1979
04 August 2004, 21:16


I have modified parts of the Members Inbox section from in the admin part (as I said I would) and added the 'print view option' to privateread.asp.
When I have finished the admin section fully I will upload this into a new version.<
daniel123
06 August 2004, 04:28


hey GarethMoore1979, this pm admin mod is actually made by Havvoc, and its info avaialble here,

http://www.shnforum.com/forum/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=2139&SearchTerms=private,message,admin<
GarethMoore1979
06 August 2004, 04:36


thank you. I will add his info into the new zip file :-)<
GarethMoore1979
06 August 2004, 06:03


just to let you know I have now uploaded version 3.5.02

differences from version 3.5.01:

- Print Preview to Private messgaes (privateread.asp)

- Slicker deisgn for the admin pages. - Fixed error in admin pages that was occuring when run with mysql database.
- Added file/instructions for Avatar Mod add-on.
- Updated readme file (to reflect above) and given credit to Havvoc for his admin files and serverhacker for his images.

So thats it!!!! unless anyone reports any bugs.
feedback apprciated :-)<
daniel123
09 August 2004, 03:58


hey u have removed options thing from PM ADMIN? and will u tell me that what do i need to upgrade if im using shn v8?<
GarethMoore1979
09 August 2004, 09:34


the options havent been removed from the admin area but there are 2 links in admin_home.asp
If you follow the instalation instructions in the readme file you shouldnt have any problems.
I dont know about the shn forums because this mod was made and developed on the basic snitz package, but you can try it! just remember to back up your original files first!<
ziggyloc
13 August 2004, 16:04


Good work GarethMoore...upgraded PM's to your version...looks good...runs good...small prob print icon missing from download...<
daniel123
13 August 2004, 19:58


and one thing i want to ask, is there any way possible to restrict administrators from viewing pms of other administrators (only forum admin should have the option?)<
GarethMoore1979
13 August 2004, 21:14


When I downloaded this mod (as an individual feature) there was an option in the index page part to select this, however it didnt work, and so I left it at that. As you know I didnt write this script. The part where you see into other peoples inbox's (hate to critise anyone) but was very poorly written. As you saw in the first of my release before I touched these pages the header columns didnt align, table borders were 5px, and lots of silly errors, things over looked and not tested properly. I fixed the design, looking very neat now!!! Anyway, my point being I did not write the script, and am not about to re-write it so working in an options for which accounts shouldnt be viewable etc are un-realistic.

So far I have uncovered part of the code which was hidden!!! So I have got it down to, no one can read super admins but they can read other admins posts. This is specified in this part of the code:


Code:
if rs("MEMBER_ID") = strSuperAdmin then  
Response.Write	"No Access</font></td>" & vbNewLine
else
Response.Write	"<a href=""admin_pmmaint_view.asp?mem=" & rs("M_NAME") & "&view=inbox"" target=""_self"">Inbox</a></font></td>" & vbNewLine
end if

what I need to do is change the part in blue, from superadmin to admin (mlev3), can anyone help with this? I dont know the exact way it should be printed in the code!<
tjhilder
16 August 2004, 20:40


looks good! how can I change it so that the inbox is at the topic of the list and not the bottom?
or even better yet, can i not have that there at all and just have the little "inbox" at the top of the page where it is now?<
GarethMoore1979
17 August 2004, 18:35


Originally posted by tjhilder
looks good! how can I change it so that the inbox is at the topic of the list and not the bottom?
or even better yet, can i not have that there at all and just have the little "inbox" at the top of the page where it is now?

im sorry but I dont understand what your trying to say.<
tjhilder
17 August 2004, 20:01


oops, that was ment to be top, not topic blush
I ment so that instead of having an extra category with a link to inbox, not have that at all but have the link so that it's up there with:

Home | Profile | Register | Active Topics | Members | Search | FAQ

etc etc.<
tjhilder
17 August 2004, 22:00


is it possible to have the test forum zipped so i can download it?
I'm just having a real hard time trying to figure out where some of this code goes (readme file isn't 100% helpful dissapprove) and I don't want to mess up my forum<
GarethMoore1979
18 August 2004, 16:51


There already is a link at the top to inbox like you want if you follow the readme instructions. If you dont want it adding as a seperate catagory just dont make the changes to default.asp

All the files that need changes are included in the zip file in EXAMPLE_FOLDER. And if you back up your existing files first you want mess anything up :-)<
tjhilder
18 August 2004, 17:28


can you paste how the code should look in DEFAULT.ASP and INC_HEADER.ASP please? because the readme file isn't exactly clear to me (amateur) to where i got to put the code on these files. ----
I'm also having a problem when turning the Private Messages on, you put them on, click submit & when it goes to:

Configuration Posted! Congratulations!
but it shows it set back to off, whats up with that?<
GarethMoore1979
19 August 2004, 13:00


the examples are all in the EXAMPLES-FOLDER. Just search for part of the code that is in the readme file in the example pages and you will see where it is, and where to put it in yours. You have obviously installed the rest of this mod, and the inc_header.asp and default.asp page are the easiest ones out of them all!
After you have revieved the message,

Configuration Posted! Congratulations! (initially it does show that your settings havent been saved, but they have!) if you then go back into the page, you will see they are the ones you just set!
Just experiment with it!
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tjhilder
20 August 2004, 04:17


ok got it working now, finally! smile<
GarethMoore1979
21 August 2004, 14:55


I have just uploaded version 3.5.03

The only changes are as follows:

-print icon added (previously missing from version 3.5.02).
-slight extra detal for Active Users, Users!
-modified admin area so admins cant see the superadmins inbox!<
wii
21 August 2004, 16:03


Could you add the "Save Message" feature as included in Huws version ?
http://www.magicmushroom.org.uk/<
GarethMoore1979
22 August 2004, 08:10


I would love to add it! I have just tried to register on that mushroom site but its not sending out the validation e-mail! And I recall trying to do this a few months ago too, again recieved no e-mail!<
GarethMoore1979
23 August 2004, 12:41


OK I got in!
I like the saved feature! is this available as a mod/how did he do that? did he just create another 'status' for the PM and have PM's with 'that status' pulled through another page?! Also, if I where to do this, I would have to limit this (ie only 10 saved pm's), these would have to not be automatically deleted when admins delete all read pm's from maintenance, and saved provate messages would need to be deleted if that particular member is deleted!<
stwilson
29 August 2004, 02:58


I am getting this same error on the pm_blocklist.asp page. Anyone else getting this error and have a fix for it?
Shannon

Originally posted by gardi
do me a favour and go to block list asp. when u use your mouse and go over to addblock list and etc. its giving error. :D

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GarethMoore1979
29 August 2004, 19:25


if the error is happening just through scrolling your mouse over- its very unlikely to be a script error!! Its most likely an error with your browser. I havent experienced this error!
next time it happens, please copy the exact details of the error into here for us to take a look at!<
stwilson
30 August 2004, 01:56


Yes, it was happening when I scroll the mouse over. Can you login and see if it does it to you too?
http://ridingarizona.com/upgrade

Login/Pass: bozo/bozo<
GarethMoore1979
30 August 2004, 07:09


Hi, I am not getting any error! Like I said, it must be something to do with your browser. Because you havent told me EXACTLY what the error message was, I dont know how to help you.
But you could try going into your IE options and disable script debugging. try that!<
kev0153
09 September 2004, 21:11


Getting a funny result. I have a couple users complaining that when they reply to a message the text box does not always pop up. The are using IE with the new service pack. I just had it happen to me when trying to reply (using safari on a Mac) to one of the users having the problem. I compared the source of a correct reply to one that is messed up. They are exactly the same, but the text box is not rendered in the browser? Any ideas? Nice mod BTW.
Thanks<
RichardKinser
17 September 2004, 05:44


Originally posted by gardi
do me a favour and go to block list asp. when u use your mouse and go over to addblock list and etc. its giving error. :D

in the pm_blocklist.asp file, do a search for the following:
Code:
 onMouseOver=mOvr(this,"""&strOnHoverCellColor& """) onMouseOut=mOut(this,"""& strOutHoverCellColor& """)
and remove all instances of that text.<
stwilson
17 September 2004, 10:08


Love this mod. I have a question....in a prior version the new private messages were bolded. Previously read messages were not. How would I go about making unread messages title text bold?<
GarethMoore1979
28 September 2004, 18:01


Code:
				if strIsNew = "0" then
					strNewPMs = "<b>"
					strNewPMe = "</b>"
				else
					strNewPMs = ""
					strNewPMe = ""
				end if



coolcool<
GarethMoore1979
28 September 2004, 18:04


Originally posted by gardi
do me a favour and go to block list asp. when u use your mouse and go over to addblock list and etc. its giving error. :D

in the pm_blocklist.asp file, do a search for the following:
Code:
 onMouseOver=mOvr(this,"""&strOnHoverCellColor& """) onMouseOut=mOut(this,"""& strOutHoverCellColor& """)
and remove all instances of that text.


ahhhh- well that would explain it (strange how not everyone, inc myself gets the errors). I will update the zip file! thanks<
Nertz
29 September 2004, 08:31


GarethMoore1979, great mod package!!

In your instructions, you don't include the changes to pop_delete.asp, but you have a pop_delete.asp as part of the file set to upload. pop_delete.asp should not be uploaded from the PM 3.5.03 package if you have other mods installed that modified pop_delete.asp (eg: poll mod).

If you have other mods installed that have modified pop_delete.asp, then you need to edit pop_delete.asp as follows. This is the only difference I found between your pop_delete.asp included in the package and the original 3.4.04 version.
find (approx. line 637-644 in unmodified pop_delete.asp 3.4.04):
Code:

						if not rs.eof then
							intA_Replycount = rs("REPLYCOUNT")
						else
							intA_Replycount = 0
						end if
						
						rs.close
						set rs = Nothing

Beneath that add:
Code:


							'## Forum_SQL - Delete Private Messages that the user has sent or received
							strSql = "DELETE FROM " & strTablePrefix & "PM "
							strSql = strSql & " WHERE " & strTablePrefix & "PM.M_TO = " & Member_ID
							strSql = strSql & " OR " & strTablePrefix & "PM.M_FROM = " & Member_ID

							my_Conn.Execute(strSql)

cheers,
Nat

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GarethMoore1979
29 September 2004, 09:07


thanks, I will add that to the readme file ;-)<
GarethMoore1979
29 September 2004, 09:39


zip file updated in snitzbiz (now version 3.5.04), fixed bug in Block Member Pages and added instructions in readme file for pop_delete.asp

cheers!<
GarethMoore1979
14 October 2004, 17:01


Just bumping this topic up to the top since it seems to have been lost somewhat, and there are people posting quries still in the earlier version's topic.
apologies in advance!<
richfed
16 October 2004, 09:49


Question that does not appear to have been asked so far ...
If I already have Private Messages installed on my forum [3.4.05 w/Active Users ... and many other mods], how can I upgrade to PM 3.5 without redoing the entire thing? Is that possible? If so, what changes are necessary?
Thanks -<
GarethMoore1979
16 October 2004, 12:21


all the pages, ie your private inbox/outbox and PM Admin pages are all stand alone pages and you should be free to just overwrite!
You might want to update the images (inc_iconfiles.asp) as some images were re-named. Also add the extra link into admin_home.asp

also, if you didnt have the blocklist addon installed you will need to run the dbs file in mod-setup.
MAKE SURE to back up your old files first before overwriting any, and you wont have any problems!<
richfed
16 October 2004, 21:23


Thanks ... Followed your advice and so far all seems well ... Looks good, BTW.
Because of my modded forum, I had to make a few changes. One, on privateread.asp, because I have the additional levels mod installed.
The other two, on privatesend.asp & privatesend_info.asp, include a "Send Private Message to all Moderators" capability. If you'd like, I'll send you those two files & you can incorporate them into the MOD. Simple & well worth it. Send me an E-mail if you want them GarethMoore1979.<
GarethMoore1979
17 October 2004, 09:00


nice one!!! and you also uploaded the aditional admin featres pages??? Im glad you like it.

Send PM to all moderators, much like in the same way you send to all members? yes, I have e-mailed you and would be happy to include this!!<
Nertz
18 October 2004, 09:18


GarethMoore1979, if you will be addin to the mod soon, wonder how hard it would be for you to add another column to the PM: Members Messages admin page with the number of PMs in their in/out box. Was searchin which members didn't clean out PMs, and right now you'd have to look at each individual boxes. the additional column on the messages admin page would make it easier. thanks...
cheers,
Nat<
GarethMoore1979
18 October 2004, 18:38


I dont have much time at the minute but I will certainly look at that. If anyone knows straight away how this would be done and would be happy to show me, I would certainly add it to the mod!<
Jake 18
24 October 2004, 15:08


I have read through about 14 pages on this topic, and was wondering (maybe I missed it) if it is possible to have a popup when a new PM is recieved??<
Saberfang
24 October 2004, 19:50


hi I recently downloaded the this PM system and tried to install it on my new snitz forum but there were some errors and noe I would like to now what the fields in the FORUM_PM are and what type each one is any help would be greatful.<
GarethMoore1979
25 October 2004, 09:14


might be helpful to post your error message here!!!
M_SUBJECT = the message given to your pm
M_FROM = sent by member... M_TO = sent to member... M_SENT = date/time sent... M_MESSAGE = the actual message typed
M_PMCOUNT = ???? (I cant recal what this is for?!)
M_READ = detects if the message has been read by its recipient or not. M_MAIL = should an e-mail be sent to the recipent to inform of new pm? M_OUTBOX = deleted from senders outbox?<
Saberfang
26 October 2004, 16:32


This is the error of the I got after I fixed some other errors.
Microsoft JET Database Engine error '80040e10'

No value given for one or more required parameters.

/TheKhalaiislesForum/inc_header.asp, line 300
Thanks for the help but what I ment by type was the data type used in the database for the diferent fields.<
Trefenwyd
27 October 2004, 08:48


GarethMoore1979: thank you for still supporting this great mod!
I'd like to know if to install the new 3.5 MOD i am required to remove the old MOD version 3.4.03 (which is installed in my forum), or if there is an upgrade or something or if i can just install it over the old version...
pls let me know!<
GarethMoore1979
27 October 2004, 19:10


Originally posted by Trefenwyd
GarethMoore1979: thank you for still supporting this great mod!
I'd like to know if to install the new 3.5 MOD i am required to remove the old MOD version 3.4.03 (which is installed in my forum), or if there is an upgrade or something or if i can just install it over the old version...
pls let me know!

you can overwrite all the pages and it should work just fine. (back up your old files first though just incase).
add any new files that come with the mod.
if you dont already have the BLOCK LIST add on installed then you need to just run the mod setup file again (db file in mod setup), this will create the new fields in the database for block list- and it will also just tell you that the other fields are already created but dont worry about that).
You will need to upload/overwrite images and change inc_iconfile.asp for new images and sizes.
finally, make the changes in admin_home.asp as suggested in the readme file as there are new admin options.
any problems yolu cant figure out, just let me know!<
Jake 18
31 October 2004, 16:26


I have added 3.5...I like it very much. Good job!<
cshurley
31 October 2004, 19:03


question:

in the instructions it says:

In the file Topics.ASP

find

rM_YAHOO = 5


Add the following directly below on line 514:

rM_PM = 6


there is already a value for rM_TITLE = 6
and other values for 7,8 up until about 12

So where does it need to go


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Jake 18
31 October 2004, 23:32


Change all the others so that they fit into sequence. rM_Title = 7, etc...<
Dubie
01 November 2004, 10:34


Sry wrong PM System, grrrr. lol

Thanks for your time,
Dubie<
Bassman
01 November 2004, 10:39


Originally posted by Jake 18
I have read through about 14 pages on this topic, and was wondering (maybe I missed it) if it is possible to have a popup when a new PM is recieved??

Jake, I riped it out of my code and here is the PM pager:

Download: pager.zip 5.18 KB

Hope you and some people can use it. Note: its not my code and I have no idea where its from. Its some years old and still works nice, so credits are not mine.<
FarmGalTN
01 November 2004, 13:00


I followed all the directions and am getting this error:
Syntax error

/forums/inc_header.asp, line 277

' Get Private Message count for display
^

What did I do wrong?
Patti
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FarmGalTN
01 November 2004, 13:09


Nevermind. It was a duh-huh error on my part. I entered the code twice.
Patti<
cshurley
01 November 2004, 15:56


Jake, thanks that solved the problem<
GarethMoore1979
01 November 2004, 18:19


I have just updated the mod to version 3.5.05. In this version I have added the ability for members to send a private message 'to all moderators and admin'. This could be helpfull for a member to alert moderators of a disruptive post. (code changes in privatesend.asp and privatesend_info.asp)

thanks!<
Trefenwyd
01 November 2004, 19:08


Originally posted by GarethMoore1979 any problems yolu cant figure out, just let me know!

Well, i did as u said and it seems to work but when i modify inc_header.asp (to have the link to new PM) i got this syntax error:

/forum/inc_header.asp, line 543

if strPMStatus = "1" then
^

where am i wrong?sad<
Trefenwyd
01 November 2004, 19:55


here is the exact code...where is the error?
If strPMStatus = "1" then
Response.Write " <a href=""pm_view.asp""" & dWStatus("Check Your Private Messages...") & " tabindex=""-1""><acronym title=""Check Your Private Messages..."">Private Messages"
if pmcount > 0 then
Response.Write "(<font color=""" & strActiveLinkColor & """><b>" & pmcount & " New</b></font>)"
Response.Write "</acronym></a>" & vbNewline & _
" |" & vbNewline
end if
Response.Write " <a href=""search.asp"
end if<
Jake 18
01 November 2004, 20:30


Originally posted by Jake 18
I have read through about 14 pages on this topic, and was wondering (maybe I missed it) if it is possible to have a popup when a new PM is recieved??

Jake, I riped it out of my code and here is the PM pager:

Download: pager.zip 5.18 KB

Hope you and some people can use it. Note: its not my code and I have no idea where its from. Its some years old and still works nice, so credits are not mine.
Cool, Thanks!!<
Trefenwyd
02 November 2004, 04:37


i did it on my own! now it seems to work fine!
thanks again!
2 things i suggest to add to this great mod...
1) ability to insert user signature when composing PM
2) popup when new PM is received<
GarethMoore1979
02 November 2004, 05:43


cool<
FarmGalTN
02 November 2004, 10:37


When I go to Private Messages - members inbox, it is directing me to the file: admin_membersinbox.asp - which doesn't exist. I downloaded the mod again and can't find it. Where is it? Thanks.
Patti<
Jake 18
03 November 2004, 22:26


Hmmm, it takes me to PM_view.asp....<
GarethMoore1979
06 November 2004, 08:07


Originally posted by FarmGalTN
When I go to Private Messages - members inbox, it is directing me to the file: admin_membersinbox.asp - which doesn't exist. I downloaded the mod again and can't find it. Where is it? Thanks.
Patti


ah....you have uploaded the 'admin_home.asp' page from my EXAMPLES folder. go into 'admin_home.asp' and change the link 'admin_membersinbox.asp' to 'admin_pmmaint_index.asp'

and that will work!<
Saberfang
24 November 2004, 16:13


hello I fixed my previous error a little while back but now I have some more. _______________________________________________________________
when trying to read a topic:

Microsoft JET Database Engine error '80040e10'

No value given for one or more required parameters.

/TheKhalaiislesForum/topic.asp, line 113



when going into the admin section:

Microsoft VBScript compilation error '800a0400'

Expected statement

/TheKhalaiislesForum/admin_home.asp, line 141

" <LI><span class=""spnMessageText""><a href=""admin_pmmaint.asp"">Private Messages: Maintenance</a></span></LI>" & vbNewLine & _
^
_____________________________________________________________

Also I downloaded Snitz Forum 2000 a little while ago and was wondering if I already had the active user mod because I didn't install the mod myself so I didn't do any of the stuff for it in the PM read me file. So I don't know if I need to do it or not any help would be nice thanks.<
Neilr
27 November 2004, 18:41



Originally posted by GarethMoore1979
I have just updated the mod to version 3.5.05. In this version I have added the ability for members to send a private message 'to all moderators and admin'. This could be helpfull for a member to alert moderators of a disruptive post. (code changes in privatesend.asp and privatesend_info.asp)

thanks!

Hi,

I have already installed 3.5.04 but now would like the above feature.
Do I need to re-install or can I just update the two files above?
Cause I did this (updated the two files)and nothing happened? If you could point me in the right direction I would be grateful.
Cheers

Neil. <
GarethMoore1979
30 November 2004, 19:26


just overwrite the two files. Then when you go to send a new private message you will see an option (tick box) which says "Alert all moderators"<
Jorrit787
30 November 2004, 19:32


It's good that there is a PM limit feature, but what will happen if a member has arrived at this limit, and another member wants to send him/her a message? Will it simply not be sent, and will the sender be notified of this? Or will it stay pending until it can be delivered, or will it get lost, never to be seen again? And is it possible to set a custom limit for admins and mods question (Wouldn't want them to miss any potentially important PMs).<
Neilr
01 December 2004, 02:16


Originally posted by GarethMoore1979
just overwrite the two files. Then when you go to send a new private message you will see an option (tick box) which says "Alert all moderators"

Done thanks and works a treat (wheres the thumbs up cool)

Cheers

Neil<
Saberfang
09 December 2004, 13:54


is anyone going to be able to help me.<
philwhite
11 December 2004, 12:14


Just put up a new board and I definitely wanted this. Unfortunately, I get an error whenever I try to read a PM:
Microsoft VBScript runtime error '800a000d'

Type mismatch: 'cLng'

/ch_forum/privateread.asp, line 52

I've gone through all the code with a fine toothcomb several times. I can't see anything wrong. Anyone have any ideas?
Everything else appears to work. Notifications etc. Just can't read the things! Not sure about the admin reading it, because I disabled that by hand. Have to get it back up again (if I can remember... Then I'll post it here. Somebody earlier in the thread was asking.
Oh, I'm running on Access/ODBC. The line in question is extremely long, but I still had the problem when I shortened it. <
GarethMoore1979
11 December 2004, 12:23


Originally posted by Jorrit787
It's good that there is a PM limit feature, but what will happen if a member has arrived at this limit, and another member wants to send him/her a message? Will it simply not be sent, and will the sender be notified of this? Or will it stay pending until it can be delivered, or will it get lost, never to be seen again? And is it possible to set a custom limit for admins and mods question (Wouldn't want them to miss any potentially important PMs).


If the member reaches the limit of Private Messages- they will still be able to recieve new Private Messages.....but they wont be able to reply to them or send any new ones until they have cleared out their inbox to within the allowed limit.
Moderators and Admins are exempt from this....they dont have a limit (however you will still notice it specifies a limit in YOUR inbox- but for mods and admins its overwritten).
Just test it out! wink<
GarethMoore1979
11 December 2004, 12:37


Originally posted by philwhite
Just put up a new board and I definitely wanted this. Unfortunately, I get an error whenever I try to read a PM:
Microsoft VBScript runtime error '800a000d'

Type mismatch: 'cLng'

/ch_forum/privateread.asp, line 52

I've gone through all the code with a fine toothcomb several times. I can't see anything wrong. Anyone have any ideas?
Everything else appears to work. Notifications etc. Just can't read the things! Not sure about the admin reading it, because I disabled that by hand. Have to get it back up again (if I can remember... Then I'll post it here. Somebody earlier in the thread was asking.
Oh, I'm running on Access/ODBC. The line in question is extremely long, but I still had the problem when I shortened it.


post a link to the txt version of your inc_header.asp ( I think you might have placed this part:

' Get Private Message count for display

in the wrong place).

Also go into your 'outbox' and see if you can read messages that you have sent (privatesent.asp)<
philwhite
11 December 2004, 12:38


Oh, I'm running on Access/ODBC. The line in question is extremely long, but I still had the problem when I shortened it.

By which, of course, I meant shortened it correctly (closing out quotes, "& _". The works.<
GarethMoore1979
11 December 2004, 12:40


Originally posted by Saberfang
hello I fixed my previous error a little while back but now I have some more. _______________________________________________________________
when trying to read a topic:

Microsoft JET Database Engine error '80040e10'

No value given for one or more required parameters.

/TheKhalaiislesForum/topic.asp, line 113



when going into the admin section:

Microsoft VBScript compilation error '800a0400'

Expected statement

/TheKhalaiislesForum/admin_home.asp, line 141

" <LI><span class=""spnMessageText""><a href=""admin_pmmaint.asp"">Private Messages: Maintenance</a></span></LI>" & vbNewLine & _
^
_____________________________________________________________

Also I downloaded Snitz Forum 2000 a little while ago and was wondering if I already had the active user mod because I didn't install the mod myself so I didn't do any of the stuff for it in the PM read me file. So I don't know if I need to do it or not any help would be nice thanks.


both of your errors seem to be code related (the second one especially!!!) just go back and check your code. If you still cant get it right then post links to the txt versions of the files and I will take a look.<
philwhite
11 December 2004, 12:47


Hey, that was swift!
Same message with the outbox.
My dev machine is currently running a half-hour nested subquery for converting the old DBs. As soon as I can get an explorer window to open, I'll get a text file up and a link to it.sad<
GarethMoore1979
11 December 2004, 13:03


actually for about the txt file- if there was a problem with it it would display an error on every page.
Also if your having the problem with the outbox aswell...
I think there is some sort of an error in your database...try running the DB file again through mod setup. Also check your database ater you have created a few private messages and see if its creating them ok. Post a screen shot of the PM table within your database.<
philwhite
11 December 2004, 13:20


I think perhaps I deserve the "dozy b****r of the year" award. Have a look at the third post on

http://forum.snitz.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=56069
I created M_ID as a longint.
That could be it, although the boards main ID field is also a longint.
Since it was apparently running okay (the posts are created in the FORUM_PM table, complete with contents), I thought nothing more about it, but I see now that the M_ID field is empty. What flavour should it be? <
philwhite
12 December 2004, 06:17


Gareth,

You asked me to post a snap of the DB Structure. Here it is (German Access interface, I'm afraid.

I still have the same problem with being unable to read messages. I also tried moving the code you suggested, but without success. I'm pretty certain it was because the DB didn't create properly, but I'm not sure what the M_ID field ought to be. <
masterao
12 December 2004, 08:43


You need to make it indexed (Indiziert) with no doubles allowed (not sure what it is called in german or english, I have a Swedish version of access). Besides that, it looks ok.<
Jorrit787
12 December 2004, 09:03


Originally posted by Jorrit787
It's good that there is a PM limit feature, but what will happen if a member has arrived at this limit, and another member wants to send him/her a message? Will it simply not be sent, and will the sender be notified of this? Or will it stay pending until it can be delivered, or will it get lost, never to be seen again? And is it possible to set a custom limit for admins and mods question (Wouldn't want them to miss any potentially important PMs).
If the member reaches the limit of Private Messages- they will still be able to recieve new Private Messages.....but they wont be able to reply to them or send any new ones until they have cleared out their inbox to within the allowed limit.
Moderators and Admins are exempt from this....they dont have a limit (however you will still notice it specifies a limit in YOUR inbox- but for mods and admins its overwritten).
Just test it out! wink Thanks smile<
philwhite
12 December 2004, 09:08


masterao
Works a dream. Thanks!<
masterao
12 December 2004, 15:58


NP. Im glad you got it working smile.<
Saberfang
15 December 2004, 20:04


GarethMoore1979

I can't get into my admin section, the second error I posted, so how do I run the mod setup. Thanks for the help.
PS. hink it has to do with the database to but I don't know what is wrong with it. Does the code change any of the other tables in the DB or does it only create the PM table because I made some errors when I originally ran the mod setup and made the PM table manually but didn't change any of the other databases. If it does change other tables could someone tell me which ones and what the changes are (ie. fields and there datatypes) if I get tose I can change them manually and see if that fixes it.<
GarethMoore1979
16 December 2004, 09:10


im so sorry philwhite....I have been caught in in my own problems (php!! lol)...I completly forgot to come back here and check your problem. But im so glad to see you got it working. If there are anymore probs let me know (or send me an e-mail for a quicker reply!)


saberfang
the pm mod inserts some new fields into other existing tables. members table and config_new (off hang I think those are the ones). You MUST set it up via the db file provided in the zip file.
If you cant get into your admin file....(well thats another issue, nothing to do with this). But sort out the problem why you cant get into your admin section. then come back to this and run the db set up file!<
cobrachen
30 December 2004, 16:43


Hi, I just installed this MOD into my 3.4.05 version of forum. It is woring fine. However, The Member List is not displaying correctly.
When I open the list, I could see there are 4 pages, so it means the data is there. When I check the source code, I found the error message as following:

<p>Microsoft VBScript runtime </font> <font face="Arial" size=2>error '800a0009'</font>
<p>
<font face="Arial" size=2>Subscript out of range: 'mM_PMRECEIVE'</font>
<p>
<font face="Arial" size=2>/cobrachen/forum/members.asp</font><font face="Arial" size=2>, line 393</font>

I copied and pasted the codes from the readme file. So while I am working on this issue, if you know the answer, appreciate.
Happy New Year.<
cobrachen
30 December 2004, 17:26


Problem resolved. I missed one of the changes to the strSql = strSql & "M_AIM, M_ICQ, M_MSN, M_YAHOO, M_TITLE, M_POSTS, M_LASTPOSTDATE, M_LASTHEREDATE, M_DATE, M_PMRECEIVE " line.
Thanks and happy new year.<
cobrachen
30 December 2004, 17:49


It's me again.

However, there is a bug in the instruction. In the code modification of Topic.asp, there is one line to add:

rM_PM = 6

This line is part of the command to declare the array. If you read the code you will find out the next one is alo equal to 6. This created a problem to read the repoly correctly.
To make it correct, I renumbered the variables after rM_PM and everything so far works fine.
If anyone already point this out, apologize.
Thx.<
losingmymind
07 January 2005, 23:32


I am getting an error only when I try to send to ALL members or when I try to view the blocklist page. I get "Too Few Parameters. Expected 1."
Depending on the page it gives a line number.
When I push send or submit for sending to all members I get the error for privatesend_info.asp line 168
this line looks like this:

Set rsBlockList = my_Conn.Execute(strSql)

When I click on the icon for blocklist, i get an error on the blocklist.asp page. Can't remember the line number on it. Will post as soon as I can.. Any ideas???
P.S. I love this mod.. I used the other PM mod on a different snitz forum I have and this one far blows away the other one. I can't wait to use it fully!! Great Job Gareth...<
golfmann
08 January 2005, 19:19


link at snitzbitz says no code!
What happened?<
losingmymind
08 January 2005, 20:08


The place to find the code on snitzbitz is the one that just says private messages. Not the link given in here. Here is the direct link to the mod. http://www.snitzbitz.com/mods/download.asp?mid=62&fid=260
Hope that helps. Amy<
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