Forum Updates Options

[Munsu]

Description
This is where you can find all the updates regarding the boards. I will be posting upcoming addons and features on the boards here, so make sure you check back often.

Updates

• 03/16/2009 - Custom Emails - Finished
• 03/16/2009 - Shoutbox - Finished
• 03/21/2009 - Youtube BBCode - Finished

Recent Issues

• 03/16/2009 - Fixed Avatar Issue

Upcoming Additions

• Shoutbox
• Youtube BBCode
• Download Manager
• Hide Message (BBCode)
• Gallery
• Personal Stats
• Forum Arcade
• Custom Personal Page Info
• Personal E-Mails (7GB Inbox)
• Page Navigation link at bottom of forum

Latest Forum Backup

• 03/16/2009 - MySQL and Forum DIR
• 03/21/2009 - MySQL and Forum DIR

[Munsu]

Description:
I have added custom emails for AZKSeries.com with Google Mail. For those that are interested in getting a username@azkseries.com email please check the Board Announcements forums when updates are available.

What you get with the custom email:

1. 7.3GB of Space!
2. Get control of spam – Advanced filters keep spam from your inbox so you can focus on messages that matter.
3. Find old messages instantly – Google search technology is built in, so you can find emails and instant message conversations quickly.
4. Unified communications – Email, instant message, and make high-quality voice and video communication without launching a separate application.
5. Prevent data leaks - Create custom inbound and outbound policies to keep sensitive information safe with Email Security.
6. Universal access – Access your data from anywhere. Connect with IMAP, POP or from mobile devices.
7. Essential apps - Access to Google Calendar, Google Talk and Google Docs!

[Munsu]

Description
As you can see I have added a shoutbox on the forums which will allow you to chat with anyone online at the moment. The version I installed has many features which you find below, but the main difference with this one is that you can start private chat windows instead of typing out PM messages and doesnt use up your quota!


Features

• AJAX Shoutbox
• AJAX Shoutbox Active Users
• Formatting Options Saved
• Notices posted for most admin commands executed
• /prune command (admin only)
• /ban userid or username command (admin only)
• /unban userid or username command (admin only)
• /notice message (admin only) Assigns shoutbox notice
• /removenotive (admin only) Removes any assgned shoutbox notice
• On/off switch for the Shoutbox
• Enhanced Page Deployment - Place your shoutbox everywhere, and disclude from anywhere
• Editor Colours/Fonts editable
• Editor Position
• Shoutbox frame height
• Select which editor tools to display
• Select which BBCodes are allowed within the shoutbox
• Allow images in the shoutbox
• Allow smilies in the shoutbox
• Edit shoutbox notice (alternate to using command)
• Edit shoutbox banned users (alternate to using command)
• Idle Timeout (Seconds) - Set how many seconds before a user becomes idle in the shoutbox, this stops shoutbox updates
• Select Usergroups who can use admin commands
• Enter forum ID(s) which are exempt from new thread/reply shoutbox notices
• Archive System (view all shouts, see shout statistics, view top shouters)
• Shoutbox Lockdown Mode (Only 1 userid will be able to shout)
• Shouts To Display (How many shouts you want to display)
• Flood Control (Shouts cannot be posted after X seconds of shout)
• Use Normal Font Size (instead of using small font)
• Shout Listings Order (Show newest at top or bottom)
• Smilies To Show (set how many smilies you want to show)
• Maximum [SIZE] (Set the maximum size allowed for the [SIZE] tag)
• Protected Usergroups (cannot be banned)
• Disable Thread/Reply Notices
• Thread/Reply Notice Exemptions (Enter forum IDs to be exempt)
• AJAX Refresh Speed (Set how fast ajax will refresh)
• Smilies Menu
• Hide Shoutbox To UGs

Additional Features

Auto-Idle
The auto-idle system will drastically lower server load on sites with many users on at the same time. It allows you to automatically set the user to "idle" in the shoutbox, meaning the shoutbox will load shouts once, then idle the user until the click the unidle button or make a shout. Afterwards they will idle as normal (as set in the ACP).

Shoutbox Advanced Optimised Protocol
The Shoutbox AOP is a brand new feature that when turned on will dramatically cut server resources/bandwidth used by the shoutbox. Instead of the shoutbox refreshing every X seconds to check if there is new data, it will know when there is new data and only refresh then, meaning when there is no activity in the shoutbox, no resources will be consumed, or bandwidth.

Shoutbox Low Level Logging
The shoutbox low level logging system will provide you with a log of shout edits, deletes, bans, unbans, notices and remove notice commands. This will help you keep track of commands being used in the shoutbox. This can be turned off.

Private Message System
When clicking a username in the shoutbox, it will now open a new "tab" (This is a shoutbox tab, not a browser tab). In this tab you will be able to privately chat to the member where only they and you will see the messages. This helps split private chats and the main chat, and you can have as many private chats open as you like!

[Munsu]

Description
I have added custom BBcode for YouTube videos. This will allow you to post YouTube videos into your posts without having them go to another site.

How to add a YouTube Video:

1. First get a YouTube video. (ex. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyAZezjYgm4)
2. In a new post window click on 'Insert: YouTube' from the left.
3. Put only the video ID which is after the 'watch?v=' in the 'Content Text' box. (ex. HyAZezjYgm4)
4. Hit 'OK' and it should now embed the YouTube video

Example: