vBulletin LTS

View Forum Leaders Based On Usergroup Permissions
Mod Version: 3.8.001, by Mosh

Please click Mark as Installed if you are using this hack.

What Does This Hack Do?

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This is an update to my 3.7.x version of this hack.

This simple hack adds usergroup permissions for which Usergroups can view the Forum Leaders page. If a Usergroup does not have permission to view the Forum Leaders page then they will recieve a custom vBulletin no permissions message, and it will also remove the View Forum Leaders link on the forumhome page.

This hack was created because I liked the idea of the request in this thread.

There are no file or template changes at all and is fully phrased.

AdminCP settings for this hack available in vBulletin Options > View Forum Leaders Based On Usergroup Permissions.
Settings that can be changed are:

1. Enable/disable this hack
2. Usergroup permissions - which groups will be able view the Forum Leaders page (no usergroups can view the Forum Leaders page by default)

vBulletin Version Compatibility

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This hack can be used with vBulletin versions 3.6.0 - 3.8.8.

For the v4.0.x version of this hack - check here.

Hack Support/Feature Requests

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IMPORTANT: This hack is no longer supported.

Install Instructions

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1. Unzip ms_leaders_ugp_38.zip
2. Upload bitfield_ms_leaders_ugp.xml to your /includes/xml folder.If upgrading from an earlier version, then overwrite the previous copy.
3. Import the ms_leaders_ugp_38.xml into vB using the AdminCP Product Manager. If upgrading from an earlier version, then set Allow Overwrite to Yes.
4. In the Usergroup Manager edit the usergroup(s) you want:
   • To see the Forum Leaders page (disabled by default for all usergroups).

Note: If you want to change the custom error message that is displayed, you can edit it from the AdminCP Options for this hack.

Uninstall Instructions

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1. Delete the bitfield_ms_leaders_ugp.xml file from your /includes/xml folder.
2. Uninstall the product in vB using the AdminCP Product Manager.

Version History

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v3.8.001 - Thursday 8th January 2009
-- Initial Release

Thanks

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Thanks go out to Paul M who gave me permission to use some of his install code.

Show Your Appreciation

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Although not required, if you have enjoyed the benefits of this hack, and would like show your appreciation for my efforts, then please feel free to click on the Support Developer link and donate any amount you feel is appropriate.