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Sorky - RSS Feed Link
Mod Version: 1.0.4, by Sorky

Purpose
This plugin allows you to automatically add an RSS Feed icon to All/Selected/UnSelected Forums just by setting options (NO EDITS)!

• Choose your own icon (eg: use this one from karim004 : )
• Put the icon before, after or on the far-right of the forum display
• Option to automatically include SubForums in the subscription
• Option to restrict the exclude.php access to only the forums you select
• Set the default way users get the feed ...
  • Option for feed of First/Last post
  • Option to send preview or full post
  • Option to strip HTML
  • Option to limit the number of items
• Plus more!

Acknowledgement
Thanks (and apologies) to karim004 for providing the icon & inspiration to generate this Mod.

Installation
Import XML file (as product): AdminCP > Plugin System > Manage Products > [Add/Import Product]

Options
To set hack options go to: AdminCP > vBulletin Options > Sorky12 - RSS Feed Links

Versions
v1.0.0 - 20th of October, 2008 = Original 3.7.x version
v1.0.1 - 28th of January, 2009 = Official release for 3.8.x (click here

Spoiler (click to open)

V1.0.1 Features

• Official update for 3.8.x
• Other minor coding and commenting adjustments

V1.0.0 Features

• Choose the forums to have an RSS Feed available
• Automatically include SubForums in the availability
• Option to restrict the exclude.php access to only the forums you select
• Set the icon to use
• Put the icon before, after or on the far-right of the forum display
• Option to automatically include SubForums in the subscription
• Set the default way users get the feed ...
  • Option for feed of First/Last post
  • Option to send preview or full post
  • Option to strip HTML
  • Option to limit the number of items

Tips
To get this hack working you will need to enable the RSS Feed system in vBulletin Options >External Data Provider > Enable RSS Syndication (if you forget, the Mod will remind you )

If the following templates have been modified from their original, either "revert" them or test this Mod carefully before use:

• forumhome_forumbit_level1_nopost
• forumhome_forumbit_level1_post
• forumhome_forumbit_level2_nopost
• forumhome_forumbit_level2_post

WishList - Other Ideas

• Add debug information mode (Option)
• Make the RSS Feed a popup window (Option)
• Make the feed options remembered user settings (Option by Forum)

Settings & Demonstration Screenshots

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v1.0.2 - 29th of January, 2009 = Unexpectedly repeated links removed (click here

Spoiler (click to open)

V1.0.2 Features

1. Removed the extra RSS feed links that repeated on forums that had no RSS Feed link enabled

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v1.0.3 - 30th of January, 2009 = Extra formatting option added(click here

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V1.0.3 Features

1. Extra option added to allow editing of the RSS img HTML

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v1.0.4 - 3rd of August, 2009 = New options added(click here

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1. Added option to open the RSS Feed in a new window (this will be the default)
2. Added option for the link to be on the far left (useful for right-to-left sites)
3. Added a debug section and option
4. Minor commenting and formatting adjustments

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Hall Of Fame (Donations)
mmoore5553 US$20

Settings & Demonstration Screenshots
See v1.0.1 post (click here

Spoiler (click to open)

V1.0.1 Features

• Official update for 3.8.x
• Other minor coding and commenting adjustments

V1.0.0 Features

• Choose the forums to have an RSS Feed available
• Automatically include SubForums in the availability
• Option to restrict the exclude.php access to only the forums you select
• Set the icon to use
• Put the icon before, after or on the far-right of the forum display
• Option to automatically include SubForums in the subscription
• Set the default way users get the feed ...
  • Option for feed of First/Last post
  • Option to send preview or full post
  • Option to strip HTML
  • Option to limit the number of items

Tips
To get this hack working you will need to enable the RSS Feed system in vBulletin Options >External Data Provider > Enable RSS Syndication (if you forget, the Mod will remind you )

If the following templates have been modified from their original, either "revert" them or test this Mod carefully before use:

• forumhome_forumbit_level1_nopost
• forumhome_forumbit_level1_post
• forumhome_forumbit_level2_nopost
• forumhome_forumbit_level2_post

WishList - Other Ideas

• Add debug information mode (Option)
• Make the RSS Feed a popup window (Option)
• Make the feed options remembered user settings (Option by Forum)

Settings & Demonstration Screenshots

Attached Thumbnails

       

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