Calendar Topics

[HeadStand]

File Name: Calendar Topics

File Submitter: HeadStand

File Submitted: 14 Aug 2012

File Category: Integration

Supported Versions: IP.Board 3.2.x, IP.Board 3.3.x, IP.Board 3.4.x, IP.Calendar 3.2.x, IP.Calendar 3.3.x

This modification is designed to be used in conjunction with the Calendar Template System (http://community.inv...emplate-system/) and the Topic Template System (http://community.inv...emplate-system/).

• Allows for auto-generation of topics when creating Calendar Events. Topics generated via this mod will include the content of any templates used by the Calendar Templates System
• Allows for RSVP information to be displayed in the generated Event Topic
• Acts as a bridge between the Calendar Templates System and the Topic Template System. If both modifications are installed, this hook can be used to pass custom fields and templates between the two components
  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Calendar Template System 1.2
• IP.Calendar 3.2.x
• IPB 3.2.2
  

The Topic Template System is NOT required, HOWEVER, if installed, you must be running at least version 2.0.

DISCOUNT PRICING: If you have purchased both the Calendar Template System AND the Topic Template System, please contact me via email or PM for discount pricing.

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[Volstate]

Question...can each event have it's own forum distinction? I run a sports site where we put upcoming games in the calendar. What I would like done is for each game have a topic auto generated in a teams forum to use as a game thread. Also, can you assign a date/time for the topics to be created? Will this do that?

[HeadStand]

Question...can each event have it's own forum distinction? I run a sports site where we put upcoming games in the calendar. What I would like done is for each game have a topic auto generated in a teams forum to use as a game thread.

The forums are specified per-calendar, not per-thread.

Also, can you assign a date/time for the topics to be created? Will this do that?

No, sorry.... the topics are automatically created when the event is created.

[Volstate]

:( Thanks for the reply

[Freeborne]

Got this, and love it.

Without it, the Calendar and Forums were never fully integrated. Members never knew which one to use to create "Events".

Worth a quick mention, you can later update the Calendar entry or Topic post and it updates the other linked data.

Having the RSVP box in the forum thread is fantastic. Members now don't have to click on the Calendar Event anymore to attend, or see who's attending. Basically, once the event organiser creates the Event, that's it. Everything else is continued in the Forum. Which means members don't have to switch between the two anymore, and you can still use the "Calendar" system to advertise events and sort them in a calendar view, as well as exporting the data with IP.Blocks.

Here's an example of how I set-up this mod, along with HSC Calendar Template System, HSC Topic Template System, and IP.Content.

IP.Block (my custom)

I use this to display upcoming events, and promote how many have already attended. I can also easily display any data within the custom fields created using the Calendar Template system. So I can create a custom field "Age Required" which the event organisers select, and show this on the block for each event.

Creating an Event:
Now made easier with custom fields that the Organiser's must complete (some are optional).


Linked to Forum with custom fields:

I used the hook point in the Topic Template System so I can have all the custom profile fields and RSVP displayed at the top of the topic, regardless what page you are on. So even when you're replying to page 3, you can still RSVP, or see when more people have confirmed as attending.

This is just how I'm using it. You could use the hook point as a simple way to have data displayed on every page of the forum. Maybe you're selling cars and want the details of the ad displayed on each page of the topic. By dividing up "additional info" into custom fields using the Calendar Template System, I can now also pull out specific data to display in IP.Content.

So instead of someone putting in ALL the details for a clan match in the main WYSIWYG area, I can put in extra fields like "Game Platform" and have drop-down options of "PC, XBOX, Playstation, Wii". Then I can display that data, or allow visitors to only see Calendar Events for those platforms (that would be bit more work though, so won't show how that's done).

With a few other things, it can be a pretty feature-rich "event management" system. When HSC has some free time, I'm hoping to be able to RSVP to specific options. Then for gaming events, someone can RSVP to a specific team, or position. That would give lots more flexibility for other uses too. :smile:

[FxG Biohazard]

Im a little confused... I want to buy this as it is exactly what im look for, to add an event and auto make a topic... but can I buy just this or do I need to buy one of the template systems ???

[Freeborne]

You need the "Calendar Template System" mod, also by HSC.

You don't need the "Topic Template System" mod, but it works with this too, and if you have both of those, you can ask for a discount before you buy this mod.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• [HSC] Calendar Template System 1.2
• IP.Calendar 3.2.x
• IPB 3.2.2
  

[Gareth F]

Does this recognise permissions, such that events added by an adminstrator are added to aforum whereas events posted by members are not?

[Freeborne]

I can't see any options for that Gareth. It would like just come up with a "permission denied error" maybe, or bypass the permissions altogether. No idea really.

I have a bug with this I keep forgetting to mention. Randomly it seems, when you go back and view a "Calendar Entry", the "post" section of the calendar entry will contain the contents of the last post in the linked topic.

So I create a new event "Test Event", using Calendar Templates. It then creates a new topic (with Topic Templates) and links the two. 10 people will post responses in the forum topic. I'll go back and look at the calendar entry, and my original content has been replaced with the last reply from the topic. So instead of saying something like "This event will be taking place in the top floor. You should read the topic for more details, etc.." it will have something from one of the other members with "Yay.. .I'm coming". However when I go back sometime later (perhaps after a new post) it will have my original calendar entry there. Other members visiting my forum have told me, and I noticed it myself too.

[HeadStand]

Does this recognise permissions, such that events added by an adminstrator are added to aforum whereas events posted by members are not?

No, sorry. The hook works by Calendar - so all events added to a specific calendar will have a topic created in a forum.

I have a bug with this I keep forgetting to mention. Randomly it seems, when you go back and view a "Calendar Entry", the "post" section of the calendar entry will contain the contents of the last post in the linked topic.

So I create a new event "Test Event", using Calendar Templates. It then creates a new topic (with Topic Templates) and links the two. 10 people will post responses in the forum topic. I'll go back and look at the calendar entry, and my original content has been replaced with the last reply from the topic. So instead of saying something like "This event will be taking place in the top floor. You should read the topic for more details, etc.." it will have something from one of the other members with "Yay.. .I'm coming". However when I go back sometime later (perhaps after a new post) it will have my original calendar entry there. Other members visiting my forum have told me, and I noticed it myself too.

That's.... odd, to say the least. :unsure: I'll try to reproduce it.

[thiskidisevil]

Hello,

I have Version 1.0 of this app. Do I need to buy it again to get the new version?

Thanks :)

[HeadStand]

Hello,

I have Version 1.0 of this app. Do I need to buy it again to get the new version?

Thanks :smile:

Yes, you have to buy it again - for the simple reason that this is the only place I sell this application. So if IPS is telling you you have to buy it, that means it wasn't purchased in the first place. ;)

[KPDub]

Hi

I appreciate that it doesn't do it now. But are there any plans to develop the functionality to created timed posts?

i.e. I create a calendar event today for something that is happening in 3 months, but I can specify when the topic is created?

[HeadStand]

I have a bug with this I keep forgetting to mention. Randomly it seems, when you go back and view a "Calendar Entry", the "post" section of the calendar entry will contain the contents of the last post in the linked topic.

So I create a new event "Test Event", using Calendar Templates. It then creates a new topic (with Topic Templates) and links the two. 10 people will post responses in the forum topic. I'll go back and look at the calendar entry, and my original content has been replaced with the last reply from the topic. So instead of saying something like "This event will be taking place in the top floor. You should read the topic for more details, etc.." it will have something from one of the other members with "Yay.. .I'm coming". However when I go back sometime later (perhaps after a new post) it will have my original calendar entry there. Other members visiting my forum have told me, and I noticed it myself too.

I think the above issue might have been related to an issue recently discovered in the Topic Templates System. I was never able to reproduce your issue, but reading it again, it sounds like it's the same thing. I've uploaded a fix to the TTS yesterday, so please make sure you install the latest version.

Hi

I appreciate that it doesn't do it now. But are there any plans to develop the functionality to created timed posts?

i.e. I create a calendar event today for something that is happening in 3 months, but I can specify when the topic is created?

Thank you for the suggestion. At the moment, I'm completely swamped, and I have no plans to update this mod (other than bug fixes and version compatibility, of course). I will definitely add it to my list for future development, though.

[2002faq]

Can the auto creation of the post automatically set a Prefix? i use ">Advanced Tags & Prefixes" and force users to pick a Prefix for every post. I would like the topics from the calendar to have their own Prefix.

thanks,

steve k.

[HeadStand]

Can the auto creation of the post automatically set a Prefix? i use ">Advanced Tags & Prefixes" and force users to pick a Prefix for every post. I would like the topics from the calendar to have their own Prefix.

thanks,

steve k.

I will not be adding support for another mod here, sorry. I really dislike doing that, as then I have to keep up to date with other people's changes, I have to purchase the modification and keep that up to date.... it's a little bit of a pain.

[JustHatched]

Question, I have this, the topic template and calender template. Not sure all is setup right in that when someone posts a reply in the topic, that reply then replaces the info in the calender, how do it stop that.

[HeadStand]

Question, I have this, the topic template and calender template. Not sure all is setup right in that when someone posts a reply in the topic, that reply then replaces the info in the calender, how do it stop that.

I was not able to reproduce this, but I can see where it could potentially happen. I've uploaded a new version to the Marketplace. Please install the update and let me know if it resolves the issue.

[JustHatched]

Thank you, I will let you know.

[Jordi Hermans]

The forums are specified per-calendar, not per-thread.


No, sorry.... the topics are automatically created when the event is created.

The topic don't create at my site :s
I checked azll the settings, but it don't work any more :s

[HeadStand]

The topic don't create at my site :s
I checked azll the settings, but it don't work any more :s

I do not have a record of your purchase of this modification. Are you looking at the right mod? There are several modifications in the Marketplace that are similar to this one.

If you are in fact looking at the right mod, please PM me with the email address that was used to make the purchase.

Thanks.

[EricT]

Hi,

I wanted to translate to french the topic template :

Event Title:

Event Author:

Calendar:

Event Date:

But I can't find these words in XML modification files.

I think these words come from IP calendar XML files. But it seems calendar topics mod use the default translation (english), not the selected one (french).

Could you help me to resolve this ?

Thanks

[EricT]

oups... Sorry,I have make a mistake. Please ignore my last post

[MG501]

Are these mods up to date?

I'm getting errors importing templates and fields. And I can't get topics to generate from the calendar. 

[HeadStand]

Are these mods up to date?

I'm getting errors importing templates and fields. And I can't get topics to generate from the calendar. 

Yes, these mods are up to date. 

Please clarify what you mean by "getting errors". What errors are you getting? On which screen, specifically?

For the topics issue - you need to configure your calendar to generate the topics. In the ACP, when you edit your calendar, you should have a setting called "Forum". A forum must be selected in order for topics to be generated. Can you please verify that this is set correctly?