[XenCustomize] Resource To Thread 2.0.1

XenCustomize Resource To Thread for XenForo 2​

Have you ever wanted to turn a Resource Manager entry into a real discussion in your forums? Maybe a resource has great feedback potential, but the conversation is stuck inside XFRM.

XenCustomize Resource To Thread lets moderators instantly convert any XenForo Resource Manager (XFRM) item into a standard forum thread - preserving the content, images, attachments, and reactions. Perfect for bringing resource discussions into the forum with a single click.

Key Features​

• Instant Conversion: Convert any resource into a thread via a clean overlay.
• Forum Selection: Choose the target forum during conversion.
• Content Preservation: Uses the resource description as the thread’s first post.
• Version File Migration: Moves current version download files into the new thread as post attachments.
• Image Preservation: Re-associates embedded images from the resource description to the thread.
• Reaction Synchronization: Copies reactions from the resource description to the thread (with original users and timestamps).
• Date Persistence: Thread post date matches the resource creation date.
• Automated Redirect Notice: The resource description is cleaned and updated with a notice + link to the new thread.
• Download Cleanup: After moving version files, the resource is converted to fileless so the download button is removed.
• Permission Controlled: Uses XenForo’s resource moderator permissions to control who can convert.
• Optional 301 Redirect: Enable an ACP option to permanently redirect converted resources to their new discussion threads (when the thread is viewable).

Why You Need This Add-on?​

• Boost Engagement: Turn static resources into active discussions.
• Keep Forums Organized: Move important resources into the right forum category.
• Save Moderator Time: No manual copy/paste, no re-uploading files, no date fixing.
• Preserve Community Value: Attachments, images, and reactions stay intact.

Use Cases​

• Community Feedback Threads: Convert a resource into a public feedback discussion.
• Resource Announcements: Move key resources into a forum for visibility.
• Tutorial Discussions: Convert guides into threads where members can ask questions.

Requirements​

• XenForo Compatibility: 2.2.0+ (Built for XenForo 2.3)
• Add-on Requirement: Requires XenForo Resource Manager
• PHP Version: 7.2.0+ (Recommended PHP 8.0+ for XF 2.3)

Known Limitations​

• Current Version Only: Only the current resource version’s attached files are migrated.
• No Reviews/Updates Migration: Resource reviews, ratings, and update history are not copied.
• Discussion Thread Unchanged: If the resource already has a discussion thread, it is not modified or linked.

Screenshots​

Resource view menu (Convert to Thread link)


Conversion overlay (forum selection)


Converted thread view


Resource view after conversion (notice shown)


Usergroup permission screenshot


Admin Options