Tips & How to's [phpBB3]

[el_jentel1]

I'll share some basic stuff, very easy to use, and very useful, basically its how to customize parts of your template.

If you want to make an announcement just for guests in header or anywhere, like "To gain full access click here to register" or whatever, do this:

Keep in mind, those edits are done in the style files root/styles/*/template/

Add this code where you'd like the announcement to be shown only for guests:

<!-- IF not S_USER_LOGGED_IN -->
Table code + the announcement should be added between the tags.
<!-- ENDIF -->

However if you want to make an announcement just for registered members:

<!-- IF S_USER_LOGGED_IN -->
Table code + the announcement should be added between the tags.
<!-- ENDIF -->

If you would like to make an announcement only for admins (of course you can make a complete section just for admins, but sometimes its useful:

<!-- IF U_ACP -->
Table code + the announcement should be added between the tags.
<!-- ENDIF -->

For moderators and Admins:

<!-- IF U_ACP or U_MCP -->
Table code + the announcement should be added between the tags.
<!-- ENDIF -->

You don't have to only use that for announcement, for example, if you have a shoutbox or anything similar that you would like to only show for members:

<!-- IF S_USER_LOGGED_IN -->
Shoutbox table code here
<!-- ENDIF -->

So basically you can do a lot of things with these simple codes, but if you don't have any basic knowledge of HTML, then I advise you to not edit anything.

 

[Golden Falcon]

Thanks I knew the user logged or not one, but good to know for the staff and others

 

[Core]

Thanks for the great tips mate.

 

[krazeek]

What about if you want an announcement for Donators what would that be?

 

[el_jentel1]

For that you need a MOD, because this way it needs php to set the group ID, this is basic default tips provided in phpBB.

 

[Lease]

Very nice if statements, great job Jentel.

 

[mario]

its common, but will help newbies!!

 

[Andey]

intresting

 

[lakshyak]

What about if you want an announcement for Donators what would that be?

You will have to create a new variable for the donator group. In short, a MOD will be needed lol!

 

[el_jentel1]

You will have to create a new variable for the donator group. In short, a MOD will be needed lol!

I think he already got that from my reply. :p

 

[mickaldinho]

Thanks man

 

[Babu]

really helpful! thanks a lot.

 

[pi0tr3k]

<!-- IF U_ACP or U_MCP -->
Table code + the announcement should be added between the tags.
<!-- ENDIF -->

Is that also for super mods?

 

[The Dude]

<!-- IF U_ACP --> [ only for ADMIN ]
<!-- IF U_MCP --> [ for ADMIN & MODERATOR both]

 

[pi0tr3k]

Tested on my site and doesn't work.
Guests can also see the code between the tags.

 

[snowmanrene]

For only members to see, bots cannot see as well:

<!-- IF S_USER_LOGGED_IN and not S_IS_BOT -->
{code here}
<!-- ENDIF -->

but remember this is for phpbb3
pi0, don't you use phpbb2?

And when you use the U_MCP in the IF statement, all users with Moderator Control Panel access will be able to see it. So if SuperMods can use the MCP, then they will see the announcement too.

 

[uzonigor]

Hmm nice work mate...it helped alot..<3

 

[MegaShare]

nice post man interesting.

 

[jayfella]

pi0tr3k, arent you using phpbb2 ?

 

[SLiMRiDER]

^Yeah he is, but pi0 is on vacation atm.