XF 1.3 How to Set Up Private Forum

[abiola]

I have read how to set up a private forum by setting permissions but i realize that only the group that's granted access can see the forum on the forum page.

This is what i want to accomplish. I want everyone to see it as private but only those that have access can visit the forum. Just like what digital point did here.



How do i do that? Thanks

 

[oman]

I have read how to set up a private forum by setting permissions but i realize that only the group that's granted access can see the forum on the forum page.

This is what i want to accomplish. I want everyone to see it as private but only those that have access can visit the forum. Just like what digital point did here.

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How do i do that? Thanks

You'd simple adjust the permissions of the specific node/s you want it applicable to. For the usergroups you don't want having access, you would revoke the 'View threads by Others' permission:

For those who you want to see it, you would set it to Inherit, which would allow them to view the threads.

The result:

 

[abiola]

@oman , That was very helpful. It worked. Thanks

 

[zagorskey]

I'd like to display a custom phrase inside and not "no threads to display". Which is the exact template where I can edit that?

 

[abiola]

I'd like to display a custom phrase inside and not "no threads to display". Which is the exact template where I can edit that?

I think i'd like that too if its possible.

 

[Paul B]

The thread_list template uses that phrase (there_no_threads_to_display).

 

[zagorskey]

The thread_list template uses that phrase (there_no_threads_to_display).

Yes, if there was only a way for a conditional statement like this to be used:

    <xen:elseif is="{$category.privateInfo}" />
        <li class="primaryContent">{xen:phrase something_else}</li>
    <xen:else />
        <li class="primaryContent">{xen:phrase there_no_threads_to_display}</li>
    </xen:if>

 

[zagorskey]

Oh well, I decided to hide the forum entirely and show it to mods/admins only, I believe now that's the most reasonable practice.