poster IP is one of the fields in the bb_posts table... so, if he logs in and posts, you can find his IP from that table.

I know it's not the same, but the closest thing I can think of is the lykos blocks. When I wanted a similar requirement, I ended up just creating static custom blocks... it worked for my client, but it's not ideal.

FYI, I think the issue on hand is that the fix causes the rows NOT to be deleted, however it doesn't restore the deleted rows... Not positive, but I suspect others might find that info useful.

So, for anyone who upgraded to fix the problem, they still need to re-insert rows (see my comment on how-to do that)

I found a quick fix. The problem is caused by an odd deletion of rows in the group_permissions table.

If you go into that table, you'll it probably has no rows that look like this:

gperm_id = 2509 (primary table ID)
gperm_groupid = 1 (the group # with this permission - 1 is required to see in admin)
gperm_itemid = 7 (this is the image category ID, see img category table)
gperm_modid = 1 (this should be 1 for you too - aka System Module)
gperm_name = imgcat_read

You just need to insert one such row for each itemid (aka image category). Everything else should be in-tact. Not sure what causes the problem, but hopefully this should solve it for you.

If you are unsure of the syntax, you can also go to your image manager, create a new category, and then look at it in the gperm table... then you can just duplicate the entry for each itemid.

Best wishes,
Keith

Good day,

I've been struggling with the labrynth of files associated with Notifications and NewBB notifications (see thread for details: notification problems).

My problem is somehow notifications have gone wonky in my highly-customed version of newBB. Essentially, XOOPS is treating newbb as though it doesn't have notifications, even though it does have notifications. I've looked through the template files, and the necessary include looks correct - only it doesn't return any html. I also believe my db notifications within the module are correct (and have verified them for both the config table and module table by cross-referencing with another installation with working newbb). At this point my best understanding is that the following line of code is at least linked to the cause of the problem:

$xoopsModuleConfig['notification_enabled']

This line seems to be returning nothing (or 0... not sure which one)... but in the database; the entry I believe this should be coming from is: module(hasnotification)... and my newBB module has this field set as 1. So... I'm just not sure where to go from here.

If anyone can lead me to either files to look at to troubleshoot that would be great.

thanks,
Keith

Use Herko's method to quickly get your news up.

To get the other modules in there as well (ie. sections) go to blocks admin and turn on, in center-center/center-right/center-left setting, each block you want (they are listed by module name).

You also have the option of option of using out-of-module blocks such as "Spotlight" and lycos' modules (havn't ued these myself, but seen them in action and they look good). Whether or not you make news your front page, you'll want to set the block as visible on the "Top Page" (default).

Good luck,
Keith

Well, I'm stumped for the day; my last observation is that I'm thinking my problem (at least to begin with) can be isolated to the following code:

$xoopsModuleConfig['notification_enabled']

For some reason, this is returning empty... even though it appears to be full in the database?

So, this ModuleConfig problem seems to effect both the selecting and the recieving of notifications in my forum.

Again, any ideas would be appreciated, I'm quite frustrated with this problem.

Thanks a lot,
Keith

New Info:

I edited: system_notification_select.html and deleted the:
<{if $xoops_notification.show}>

The result was that the notification table showed at the bottom of the pages... BUT, there were no options inside the notification table. So... that means that there must be something wrong with prepping each notification category of the Forums (and not a problem with the system's notification stuff.

In the same way, I took out the initial if statement in forumform.inc.php

if (!empty($xoopsUser) && !empty($xoopsModuleConfig['notification_enabled'])) {

echo "<input type='hidden' name='istopic' value='1' />";
echo "<input type='checkbox' name='notify' value='1'";
// Check previous subscribed status...
$notification_handler =& xoops_gethandler('notification');
if (!empty($topic_id) && $notification_handler->isSubscribed('thread', $topic_id, 'new_post', $xoopsModule->getVar('mid'), $xoopsUser->getVar('uid'))) {
echo ' checked="checked"';
}
echo " />&nbsp;"._MD_NEWPOSTNOTIFY."<br />\n";
}

And the option appeared to allow for notification of replies when creating a new post... however, when checked, this doesn't actually result in the notification being sent on reply.

So... there must be some file messed up within newbb; and that file must be messed up globally for all of my newbb. Of course, it could also be some database entry I havn't yet found, but I'm really getting lost here!

Anyways, any guidance would be VERY WELCOME!!!

Thanks,
Keith

Hi There,

Continuation of a problem before. I have a highly modified NewBB mod, and everything is working except for showing notification options (on any of the pages). I'll work through my problem-solving steps below, but my hope is to find someone who can lead me to the files that actually interface between the database forum_notification settings in _config and making the forums visible on the screen.

I have discovered that the problem is not to do with the database, as I can see the following entry for newbb in the config:

a:8:{i:0;s:15:"thread-new_post";i:1;s:15:"thread-bookmark";i:2;s:16:
"forum-new_thread";i:3;s:14:"forum-new_post";i:4;s:14:"forum-
bookmark";i:5;s:16:"global-new_forum";i:6;s:15:"global-new_post";i:7;s19:
"global-new_fullpost";}

This is correct (I believe), so this SHOULD mean that the problem with my notification options MUST be when trying to show the block.

I also know that notification options on other modules are working.

Now, my forum's templates seem in order, each with thier own:
<{include file='db:system_notification_select.html'}>

That means to me that the problem must be due to one of the changes I've made to my forum PHP files???

I'm feeling pretty lost right now. I belive that the notification_select.html file is a system teplate that gathers its information from each implementing module, however, I can't figure out what part of newbb is supposed to prep the variables for it.

Can anyone tell me where I can find interface between the database settings (notification_options_active) and the system notification selection on index.php, viewforum, and viewtopic?

Thanks,
Keith

For anyone interested, I ended up usinge webslave. Here's a quick critique of webslave:

- Easy (clean) install with all administrative features one would want.
- Extensive organization:
-> Projects
-----> Tasks
---------> Subtasks
---------> Comments (xoops-integrated)
---------> % done
---------> Complete

My only issue is that there could be an easier module reporting feature; allowing for all-task/active-task reporting, as well as "sort by" functionality. Also, while the module has notifications built-in, users must select to be notified for each individual element... for myself it'd be nice to have a "notify of all events" option.

Anyways, overall a good module, just not great at scaling up!

Thanks,
Keith