Simon Woods

Ok, it will be updated in the next version

It's a known bug and will be fixed in the next version.

Ok, it's a good idea. I will update the it in the next version.

I've been testing Forms as part of an upcoming update to my site. I'll link to the ones I'm using once they go public in a few days.

I've been testing Forms as part of an upcoming update to my site. I'll link to the ones I'm using once they go public in a few days.

Giving access to the ACP is risky I agree. But, giving that developers want (for the most part) to keep a good clean reputation are not going to do things that put your site or members at risk. I am sure they know better then to put their reputation at risk by doing something stupid, They can't make any money if the community does not trust them and they have a bad reputation. Just something to think about.  

Being concerned about giving ACP access is a valid concern, and a concern that site administrators should never take lightly. That is a decision for each administrator to make.
With third-party applications there are many variables in play. Every site is set up differently (e.g., configurations, modifications, applications/plugins, server set up, etc.), and so it is impossible to take into account of everything. In most situations the applications do work out of the box. There are some cases when applications do not work as intended and part of the troubleshooting process is to determine whether the issue is global or isolated. As far as I can tell the issue is not global and the application author could not replicate what you've experienced. Based on what I've read, the issue seems to be isolated to your site. There's only so much you can do by posting replies back and forth.
The author asked for ACP access, not full ACP access to be specific. You could have PM'ed her and discuss what she'll need access to. If you do give out ACP access, you can restrict the access levels, such as restricting access to your members and payment information. For this particular app, it's unlikely she'll need access to those information anyway. But don't quote me as I don't know what the author requires. Below is what she asked for. I don't see "full access", just "ACP credentials". Excuse me for chiming in.

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Quizzes is a fun (graded quiz - one right answer) application which allows you and your members to add Quizzes to your forum. With leaderboards, categories and a unique layout, The Quizzes is sure to be a hit with your members. The Quizzes comes, among other things, with the following features:
Unlimited categories of quizzes, plus unlimited depth of parent-child relationships with a lot of settings, including: Category icon Extra fields Minimum and maximum number of questions and answers per quiz Comments and reviews, including requirement to play the quiz to submit a review Tags & Prefixes Requirement to take quizzes, by: Number of content items Number of reputation points/likes Number of days as a member Groups Discussion topic: will create a topic when a new quiz is submitted. Also there's an option to create a reply showing the score/time when someone completes the quiz Per-category permissions to show category, view quizzes, submit quizzes, comment and review quizzes Per member settings: allows to access the app and allows to submit quizzes Per group settings: allows to access the app, how many approved content items must have to access the app Integrates into IPS4 Moderating system, which all commons permissions, such as pin, unpin, delete, feature, move, etc. Robust Admin Restrictions Type of content field: textarea for plain text or IPS4 editor Ability to set the minimum/maximum title length and description length Ability for users to report potentially offensive content using the built-in Report Center Search integration: search adverts along with the rest of your community’s content  Supports item marking, allowing your users to see what adverts have been added or commented/reviewed on Integrates into Activity Streams  Integrates to Share Links to share Integration to Member Filters (Bulk Mail, etc.) Integration with ACP Live Seach (categories) Support for notifications such as new quizzes, comments, reviews and when someone completes a quiz Ability to follow/like categories and individual quizzes Ability to upload or import an image from a URL to be the Quiz image. The image will be displayed on quiz view, categories, etc. Quiz protection: the game will be aborted if you leave the current tab/browser. This is to avoid users from search elsewhere. That's a setting. Setting to allow users to play a quiz only once Feedback: you can create funny phrases to be used on Quiz results according to user score Totally functional on mobile devices More...
   

1. I asked for access on October 25. Please look back through this thread. If you had an issue with giving access, you should have said so immediately, not waited 10 days to ask me for an update... when I specifically said that I would like access.
2. I did fix the error you were getting. It is still unrelated. And why is "fix" in quotes? The error you posted was fixed. If you are putting it in quotes, you are calling me a liar. I will not tolerate people questioning my honesty or my capability.
3. I did NOT ask for access after you requested a refund. Please go back and read the thread. I asked for it WEEKS AGO. Please stop trying to make me look bad, this is just ridiculous.

This is not how I read her responses. She offered to get access to you're site so she could take a look around and see if she can fix the problem. You didn't want to do that.  She offered to even set up an environment (which most people wouldn't do) to see what might be going on but you still want a refund. 
I am sorry, but I fail to see how her support was "sorely lacking."  

Ok, but this is software, not a tv or a car. Things breaks, the only think you have to do is give the coder the tools to fix your problem

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Giving access sometimes is the only way to fix issues, thats the standard. And it seems is the only solution here
 
 

I have giving access to a few people and have never had an issue. I created an account just for that purpose and the account stays as a member unless someone needs access then I change it. I think from what I know and seen of the developers here on the site you don't have anything to worry about.  

Its not unheard of for an author to request temporary access to help them solve a problem for a client with a purchased file, especially if they are not able to reproduce it either on their own 'test site' and/or have not seen it happen on other clients sites either.
Obviously it is completely your free choice if you wish to give them (or not give them) that access to do this to hopefully assist you
It is slightly difficult to check/support a file however without access, and for say 'official support' for an IPS product, its stated in the the Standards that support would be limited etc in this case (note this is 'official products' I'm speaking of here) so having read the last two pages of this topic, I feel the author may of exhausted all the sensible options available to her without recourse to 'access'
 
Regarding your request, I'm assuming you've submitted an email for this ? Please contact me via a PM if you are not sure what is needed for this.

What's New in Version 2.1.0:
Restore the abilitiy to select which user groups will be able to view the profile field in user profiles/posts.

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This plugin will allow admins to choose which user groups will be able to use and view each Profile Field. All groups, by default, will be able to use any Profile Field. Users from groups that are not selected on field settings will not be able to view and fill the field on his profile.
Usage:
Go to Members -> Profiles -> Profile Fields. Edit or create a new Profile Field. You will notice two new fields: Allowed Groups: choose which user groups you want their users to FILL the field. Visible to: choose which user groups you want their users to VIEW the field in profile/posts. Admins and the profile owner will be able to view all profile fields.  

Allow me to explain the reasoning here. At this point, since I can't reproduce it, and no one else has this issue, the logical explanation here is that you have a conflicting application or plugin somewhere. Now, you have the following options:
1. You can provide me with installation files for every single application and plugin you have (yes, even if you have paid for them, and even if they are custom to your site). I would set up a duplicate environment here and see if I can reproduce the issue. (Note that the level of effort here is well beyond the normal scope of support, but whatever.)
2. You can enable/disable every plugin and application, one at a time, until you find the conflict. You would then need to provide me with the installation file for the conflicting modification.
3. You could just give me temporary access to your site (instead of proprietary files) and I can find the conflict  (likely faster than you can). You could then delete the admin account so that I could never get back in. 
In each of these, I would have to review the code to determine whose issue it is. It might be mine, or it might be the author of the conflicting modification. If it's mine, I'll fix it, but if it's not, you'd have to go back to the other developer.
The fastest and most efficient way to do this is to give me access. I have to be honest - I really don't have the time to set up an environment. If you choose to go that route, it would likely be a few days before I could get back to you. With access I could do it immediately.

Too many, I don't even know where to start, but before i start with the cool stuff, i need to to the boring job and finish the framework for slack communication

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Some of the notifications will include actions, which will allow you to interact direct from slack. ( ATTENTION, this will work only with SSL and the certificate needs to be signed by a reputable certificate authority )

What's New in Version 1.1.0:
Resource converted to application, so IPS hosted clients can also use it. Upgrade from 1.0.0 to 1.1.0:
Uninstall this plugin Remove the file changeGroup.php from applications\core\extensions\core\ModCp folder via FTP. Install the application

I will make it as app. IPS won't help with FTP. 

Support topic for plugin

About This File
This plugin will let allowed users to change member groups in Moderator Panel. Admins won't have their group changed.
Settings:
Staff Grups: these groups won't appear as option to the moderator Allowed groups: the groups will be allowed to change member groups on ModeratorCP.  
 

Stay tuned for a new update with this included.