Force user to read post ... looking for such mod.

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weeweeslap
Force user to read post ... looking for such mod.
14 December 2008, 00:16


I am looking for a mod where I can force users to read / load up a topic before they can do anything else. I searched this forum and did not find anything so was wondering if someone coded up something before and would like to share such mod. Thanks!<

 

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Etymon
14 December 2008, 00:32


I would think that you could redirect them to that topic upon logging in. You may have to hard-code it for now, but it is possible.<
Etymon
14 December 2008, 01:15


I haven't tested this, but I am pretty sure that in inc_header.asp, you can replace the action below with the url location you want them to land on. It will need to be more elaborate than that because you need to track who has seen it and then not have them land there the next time. You'll have to code that part in of course.
Response.Write " <form action=""" & Request.ServerVariables("URL") & """ method=""post"" id=""form1"" name=""form1"">

Below the code above is this:

" <input type=""hidden"" name=""Method_Type"" value=""login"">" & vbNewLine & _

If your members have bookmarked login.asp, you should add your code there as well.<
Carefree
14 December 2008, 13:58


Here's what you do:

In "inc_header.asp", look for the following (appx line 469):
Code:
	Response.Write	"          <a href=""" & strHomeURL & """" & dWStatus("Homepage") & " tabindex=""-1""><acronym title=""Homepage"">Home</acronym></a>" & vbNewline & _
Above that, add the following:
Code:
	%>
	<!--#INCLUDE FILE="inc_readtopic.asp"-->
	<%

Now, save the following as "inc_readtopic.asp"
Code:
<%
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TPID="378"
if strSetCookietoForum = "1" then
	if Request.Cookies(strCookieURL & "viewedtopic") <> "" & TPID & "" then
		Response.Cookies(strCookieURL & "viewedtopic") = "" & TPID & ""
		Response.Redirect	("topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=" & TPID & "")
	end if
end if
%>
Change the number in red to the number of the topic you want to force users to view.
That's a fast way of getting it done and will only force users to view the topic once instead of constantly redirecting them with every connection to the board.
If you want an admin panel link to enable you to set a topic number without further software modification, I'll have that ready later today.<
Carefree
14 December 2008, 17:49


OK, I made this into a packaged mod. The Required Reading MOD v01.00 provides administrators with a simple method to force members to view a topic before continuing to use the board. It also sets a value in the members' table which can be confirmed by administrators if, for example, rules are broken subsequent to a member viewing the post about a rules change.

Get it here.<
weeweeslap
14 December 2008, 18:33


Many thanks! I appreciate the code guys. I am going to install this in the nextb few hours!<
Carefree
14 December 2008, 18:34


I posted this in the (W Code) forum since it's complete. This topic can be closed, I guess.<
weeweeslap
14 December 2008, 19:13


Hey Carefree, I got an error and posted in the mod implemention forum: http://forum.snitz.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=67962<
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