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(e) Eric
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Submitted: Jul 17 2009 08:08 PM
Last Updated: Dec 13 2012 04:13 PM
File Size: 268.22KB
Views: 76610
Downloads: 10,040
Demo: http://emoneycodes.com/forums/index.php
Discussion URL: http://emoneycodes.com/forums/topic/198-e32-custom-sidebar-blocks/
Supported IPS Software Version: 3.4

Previous Versions

31 Mar 2012 (e32) Custom Sidebar Blocks 2.1.0
11 Feb 2012 (e32) Custom Sidebar Blocks 2.0.0
09 Jan 2012 (e32) Custom Sidebar Blocks 1.5.1
28 Aug 2011 (e32) Custom Sidebar Blocks 1.5.0
04 Jun 2011 Custom Sidebar Blocks 1.3.0
12 Aug 2010 (e$30) Custom Sidebar Blocks 1.3.0

Download (e32) Custom Sidebar Blocks 2.1.1

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Create, store, and display unlimited custom index sidebar blocks without needing to perform any file/skin edits. You can use plain text, bbcode, html, javascript, or PHP. This means paypal donate buttons, youtube videos, facebook like widgets, (so anything based on html and javascript), or anything you can post in an IPB editor can be displayed as an index block. System is cached so no extra querying is needed.

As of version 2.0, PHP blocks are possible. I will be providing block details for various blocks here. Here are the first couple:

Global Settings include:

On/Off
Show on Portal
Show above default portal blocks or below
Can change position of all custom blocks via the drag/drop reordering of the ACP->Manage Hooks page (and further ordering via the custom blocks themselves)
All blocks are completely sortable now with new Export Block feature

Per-Block Settings include:

On/Off
Block Title
Block Image
Block Content
Use IPB-standard Block Table to house contents
Drag and Drop Sorting
Raw Mode? (for javascript/adsense/widgets/facebook apps/twitter/etc)
Remove Ability for User to Collapse Block? (Good for advertisements, donation buttons, etc)
Enable Permissions
View Permissions via built-in IPB permission masks
PHP Support (with most/all IPB objects read, such as $this->memberData, $this->DB, etc)

The new setting which turns off the IPB editor is to avoid parsing issues with PHP and RAW blocks. If you want the editor so you can make bbcode blocks easier, feel free to enable.

What's New in Version 2.1.1 (See full changelog)

Updated to work with 3.4 (not reliant on old editor anymore)

Screenshots

Robetta

Aug 31 2012 08:26 AM

Nice hook =)
How do I post an image in the block?

(e) Eric

Sep 02 2012 07:14 PM

Thanks!

There are actually at least 4 ways of posting an image into the block that I can think of off the top of my head. Either normally just like you would in a post via bbcode, using html with RAW mode on, via javascript with RAW mode on, or even via PHP with PHP mode on and RAW mode off. But if you want the simplest way, just post the image like you would anywhere else in IPB.

If you have further tech questions, it would be better to use the support topic.

Megami Community

Oct 15 2012 05:36 PM

I simply can't recommend this addon. While this application works fine if you want to keep your customized blocks grouped together. However, if you export the individual blocks that you have created and import them into hook management, that's where this add-on throws a temper tantrum. While it will onyl display one block, if you have exported more than one hook from this app, they simply won't display.

Dmacleo

Oct 17 2012 09:25 AM

extremely useful

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Mini Lab Help.com

Oct 18 2012 06:23 PM

I have a problem trying to install this, where is the best place to get some help?

ΑndyF

Oct 19 2012 06:20 AM

I have a problem trying to install this, where is the best place to get some help?

The support topic should be your first place of call for assistance > http://community.inv...sidebar-blocks/

Tarquin

Nov 02 2012 08:17 PM

Can you send me some information on how I can donate to you. This should be a paid modification!

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(e) Eric

Dec 13 2012 10:07 AM

Can you send me some information on how I can donate to you. This should be a paid modification!

My donation link is in a custom sidebar block on my support site: http://emoneycodes.com/forums/

Thanks for the appreciation!

Arnie

Jan 04 2013 05:20 AM

Love the mod, works well. Upgrade from 1.5.1 (I know.. old version - but it worked fine) was flawless.

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tlw1999

Feb 08 2013 05:00 PM

This looks to be just what I need, except I need it on every page. Is there a way to make this show up on forum posts, or is there another add on for that?