[8WR] XenPorta (Portal) PRO [Paid] 1.2.2b

[Robust]

Hello,
How can I add "author" for my articles?

The author is the person that writes the thread. Orr if you mean the authors page, go to the authors page and click Add New Author. If you can't see that, you need to add permissions to yourself or your group in Admin CP.

 

[Rob]

@Jaxel..... do you know what REALLY bugs me so much? When I promote an article and then having to assign it a category as a separate step... and then tags - it's 3 isolated steps.
It would be really neat if you could set the category and perhaps even enter tags through the promotion form UI.
Just an idea because it would save us all time and make it more user friendly.

 

[Russ]

@Jaxel..... do you know what REALLY bugs me so much? When I promote an article and then having to assign it a category as a separate step... and then tags - it's 3 isolated steps.
It would be really neat if you could set the category and perhaps even enter tags through the promotion form UI.
Just an idea because it would save us all time and make it more user friendly.

That was annoying in version one, be really cool to do it in one step.

 

[Rob]

That was annoying in version one, be really cool to do it in one step.

Yep.... version 2 should improve the UI and usability wherever it makes sense

 

[Epi]

was messing around with BD's anonymous posting addon to get the "anonymous" checkbox in the EWRporta2_ArticleView template.

for people who have this addon, simply go to: /library/AnonymousPosting/Listener.php

find this code at the top:

class AnonymousPosting_Listener
{
    private static $_templates = array(
        'thread_view' => array(
            'anonymous_posting_checkbox_lite',
            'anonymous_posting_reveal',
        ),
        'thread_reply' => 'anonymous_posting_checkbox',
        /* added 31-01-2011 */
        'thread_create' => 'anonymous_posting_checkbox',
    );

and add or replace this code underneath (don't add the entire code just the middle part) :

class AnonymousPosting_Listener
{
    private static $_templates = array(
        'thread_view' => array(
            'anonymous_posting_checkbox_lite',
            'anonymous_posting_reveal',
        ),
        'EWRporta2_ArticleView' => array(
            'anonymous_posting_checkbox_lite',
            'anonymous_posting_reveal',
        ),
        'thread_reply' => 'anonymous_posting_checkbox',
        /* added 31-01-2011 */
        'thread_create' => 'anonymous_posting_checkbox',
    );

Not sure if it is the right way to do though

 

[masterchief]

Try the attached two models.

I am having this problem trying to utilize custom excerpt text.

 

[Rob]

Masterchief.... I believe this was fixed, so just download the latest version - you should have been emailed links to the updates.

 

[Robust]

I suck at PHP, but... I'm trying to make article titles stop at x characters with a ... appended IF they are more than 57 characters (+ the ... = 60 chars). This is because:
https://www.gamingforums.net
I put the date on the header.

nvm I'm a genius. Done it

 

[Dr.Who]

For those who tried "Featured Thread" and "XenPorta 2", what are the main differences between both? Why someone would switch from, let say "Featured Thread" and "XenPorta 2"?

Thanks in advance.

I'm curious about this too as I was debating which one to get. Just looking at it seems XenPorta 2 offers widget functionality which I like, as well as I like the aesthetic more... If anyone with experience in both could share, that would be great.

 

[Robust]

For those who tried "Featured Thread" and "XenPorta 2", what are the main differences between both? Why someone would switch from, let say "Featured Thread" and "XenPorta 2"?

Thanks in advance.

I'm curious about this too as I was debating which one to get. Just looking at it seems XenPorta 2 offers widget functionality which I like, as well as I like the aesthetic more... If anyone with experience in both could share, that would be great.

I've used both, they are both excellent add-ons. You won't be disappointed with either one.

 

[Dr.Who]

I've used both, they are both excellent add-ons. You won't be disappointed with either one.

Thanks Robust! I'm I correct in my assessment that the main differences is the widget framework which exists in XenPorta 2?

 

[Robust]

Thanks Robust! I'm I correct in my assessment that the main differences is the widget framework which exists in XenPorta 2?

That and the layout really. There are some extra features in CTA over XenPorta and vice versa. Honestly though, it depends entirely on what you want to do.

 

[Dr.Who]

That and the layout really. There are some extra features in CTA over XenPorta and vice versa. Honestly though, it depends entirely on what you want to do.

Thanks again man, much appreciated.

 

[masterchief]

Masterchief.... I believe this was fixed, so just download the latest version - you should have been emailed links to the updates.

I have downloaded the latest version and it is still a problem for my site. Is it now working for your site?

 

[Jaxel]

I have downloaded the latest version and it is still a problem for my site. Is it now working for your site?

What error are you getting?

 

[Jaxel]

@Jaxel..... do you know what REALLY bugs me so much? When I promote an article and then having to assign it a category as a separate step... and then tags - it's 3 isolated steps.
It would be really neat if you could set the category and perhaps even enter tags through the promotion form UI.
Just an idea because it would save us all time and make it more user friendly.

I have added the ability to set categories for the next version.

 

[masterchief]

What error are you getting?

I am trying to utilize the custom excerpt text option for promoting thread to feature. It keeps telling me that I have not entered any text and fails with eror.

 

[Jaxel]

I am trying to utilize the custom excerpt text option for promoting thread to feature. It keeps telling me that I have not entered any text and fails with eror.

That was fixed in 1.0.3... we're up to 1.0.5a now... update.

 

[masterchief]

That was fixed in 1.0.3... we're up to 1.0.5a now... update.

I have 1.0.5a installed

 

[Jaxel]

I have 1.0.5a installed

Try the attached datawriter, tell me if it works.