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May 4, 2002, 6:28 PM
Ian
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[[I hate editing people's posts, even if I'm not messing with their words, but to save people time, I closed this thread, and moved the new announcement of version 1.0.6 to it's own thread. Ian had perfect timing, after 90+ posts :) You can jump to the new messages here: http://www.gossamer-threads.com/...orum.cgi?post=200939 -- pugdog ]]




Here is an idea for monitoring how much work an editor has been doing on your site. I imagine you, like me, don't want inactive editors continuing to have access to your editor browser and categories. I also reward editors depending on how much activity and responsibility they have, and this has been proving to be a difficult task. Read on...

What about new fields in the Editor Table:

Last_Visit (Date), Total_Visits (int), Visits_this_Month (int), Total_Validations (int), Validations_this_Month (int), Total_New_Categories (int), Total_Moved_Categories (int) etc...

So that whenever any function (add,move,copy,validate - link or category) is clicked in the editor browser, the appropriate column is incremented in the Table at the same time. The Last_Visit column would be updated each time the browser is refreshed, or opened, or when a function is performed, which ever is the most efficient.

In the admin panel, you could then look at your editor's stats by opening the Editors table, or integrating these numbers into a nice stats plugin like what Paul is developing (**HOPEFULLY**).

I would imagine this is best done as a plug-in, as the browser.pm would have to be modified otherwise.

I have the ideas, but not the abilities... any takers on helping me with this one?

Step One and Two of the Plugin Wizard - No Problem. Step Three is the tough one.

I Imagine I need hooks for each of the above actions (add cat, add link, mod cat, mod link, del cat, del link, move cat, move link, copy link, validate link and something for loggin into the browser area)?


Plugins::Editor_Monitor::

There needs to be a "Plugins for Dummies" bookWink

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May 7, 2002, 12:04 PM
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I'd be interested in this as well.
May 7, 2002, 6:40 PM
Ian
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Great. Thats two! Just need someone to get me started, I am not really sure how to write plugins yet. Anyone??


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May 8, 2002, 4:54 AM
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Me too. Seems good idea.

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May 8, 2002, 9:40 PM
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Hi



Well anyone be interested in a paying for a full editors plug in?

If we have a good number I can make some calls and see if I can get someone to create one for a fee then I will be sharing it with you guys..

How much will it worth for each one?

And what are we looking for that plug in to be able to do?
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May 8, 2002, 10:09 PM
Ian
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Sure! You can count me in. Lets see how much and how many.

We may have 3 or 4 here already.

Are you looking for the same features as listed above? Perhaps we should agree on what we want also.

I beleive a FULL editors plugin must:
  • Monitor Editor Activity (see my suggestion above). This is for ridding stale editors and rewarding active ones with an actual statistical basis.
  • Better control over editor assignment and management. Whos is doing what? Read-out, print out. Removing, re-assigning multiple editors. I can expand on this if need be.
  • Editor profile pages which are dynamically created, one for every editor. The editor should be able to opt-in or opt-out of the editor profile page, and mabye be able to change some of the information themselves via loging. See my suggestion:http://www.gossamer-threads.com/perl/gforum/gforum.cgi?post=195199
  • Ability to prevent editors from seeing or changing certain fields in the category and links tables, including your customs fields. For example I have fields which have advertising information like Link Priority, which I would not want editors to be able to see or change. This is a big one for me.
  • Have support which is in-line with future upgrades of LSQL. Should we get GT to develop this? How much of this are they already planning with their editor revamp? See: http://www.gossamer-threads.com/perl/gforum/gforum.cgi?post=192822

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May 9, 2002, 12:10 PM
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Perhaps my folder color suggestion could be incorporated also, as it is an enhancement for Editor Management.

See: http://www.gossamer-threads.com/...orum.cgi?post=194935
May 10, 2002, 5:20 AM
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Hello

how much is everyone is welling to pay for this?
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May 10, 2002, 8:38 AM
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I'd need to know cost before I join in.
May 10, 2002, 8:50 AM
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I think we should get a quote from GT. Their Spider and Adcycle plugins are $200 and $150 respectively from memory. I think this is not as complex as either, and should be no more than $100. Less if there are enough people interested.

Comments?

(I pm'd a few people about this but I decided I may as well just put this on here)

Could a GT staff member give one of us a quote for this type of plugin? And perhaps let us know what is planned to be included with Links anyways?

I realise this post should be in the "Custom Modification Jobs" but I just wanted to keep it near the suggested material, I hope this is ok.

Thanks!

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May 10, 2002, 1:46 PM
Ian
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I think the way the editors are presented at the bottom of each page could be improved upon. Example from DMOZ:

Category editors: andylehrer, artson, dlugan, funk, inge, indianpipe, tania

Lets go one step better than DMOZ (why have the same thing right?).

These links take you the editor's profile page, which is great. And I like the way it scrolls across the page rather than down. You could have a something next to these names or re-order them to the most active editors first - thats the one that gets most clicked on right?

In any case I like this style better than
  • john
  • bill


You could have: Editors: jack, bill, marry New Editors: Wayne

A new editor being one which is new in the last month say. Not essential, just something different.
May 11, 2002, 9:33 AM
Ian
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I have a mock up of the editor profile i'd like to use. A dynamically created page would be much better of course! Just putting ideas together here. My editors have all seen this mock up and most of them are saying Yes please.

http://www.categories.ca/.../profiles/admin.html

Let me know what you think.

In the mean time... I am wondering, is there a way I could hack out my own global to replace the <%editors%> tag which will generate a hyperlinked list of editors like the post above?
May 14, 2002, 1:32 PM
Ian
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I am thinking sometime which could be added is the ability to "lock out" editors during maintenance.

Just select the lockout switch, and editors get a message when they log in as opposed to the normal browser.

"Welcome, (User). The editor area is temporarily down, as the website requires this for maintenance".. or whatever you specify.

Just a thought.... there are times when I would rather editors were not messing around, like server intensive functions, or while you are testing new globals etc, which can cause errors.
May 16, 2002, 8:51 PM
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Ok, I am having a stab at some of this.....

I am thinking about writing a plugin (unless you guys have started on one yourselves)which generates at table similar to:

# Editor Information Table
# ************************
# New Table: EditorDetails
# Columns:
# Username (same as Username in Table('Editors')
# Email (same as Email in Table ('Users')
# Bio text A user editable Bio on themselves - for use in their profile page
# Webpage text A user editable link to show their web page on their profile page
# Editor_Status text None, Suspended, Editor, Category Editor, Area Editor, Senior Editor
# Editor_Since Date Date Editor Joined
# Total_Validations Int Total number of validation editor has performed
# Total_Clicks Int Incremented each time the editor performs a function in the editor Browser
# Last_Login Date The date/time group when the editor last opened the Editor Browser
# Total_Logins Int Increments each time the editor opens the editor browser
# ShowEmail Enum Show email on profile page?
# ShowWebpage Enum Show webpage on profile page?
# EditorNotes Text Text you can set as admin which will show on editor page... like awards for editor


I am trying not to make it toooooo complex as I am pretty limited in my abilties at this stage.

I am hoping that I can make hooks which will trap the actions of the editor and update the table in real time then display stats on this.

Part of this plugin , will be dynamically created editor profile pages.

eeeekk. I hope I can do all this!

The first question is, are there hooks in links which can trap editor browser activity??????


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Ok,

So far the plugin creates the above table and produces a who's online with category readouts for each editor online... saves you looking it up!

Example printout for who's on: (this is implemented and working - thanks Paul for your whos online script which I modified - even if it took me all day just to do this!!Cool)



Who's Online
Archie : Editor
Category: Family and Personal/Personal Homepages
Category: Regional/Ontario/Metropolitan Areas/Ottawa Metro/Education
Category: Regional/Ontario/Toronto
Murphy : Editor
Category: Family and Personal/Pets/Dogs/By Breed/G/German Shepherd
Samson : User


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It now reads the time the session file was modfied as well - kind of like when they logged on last.

Editors Online
Rick : User (Fri May 17 20:04:49 2002)
Amie : Editor (Fri May 17 19:56:38 2002)
Category: Family and Personal/Pets/Dogs/By Breed/G/German Shepherd
Jean : User (Fri May 17 20:00:29 2002)
Julie : Editor (Fri May 17 20:40:14 2002)
Category: Family and Personal/Personal Homepages
Category: Regional/Ontario/To Be Classified/Metropolitan Areas/Ottawa Metro/Education
Category: Regional/Ontario/To Be Classified
Bart : Editor (Fri May 17 20:44:53 2002)
Category: Regional/Prince Edward Island
Category: Regional/New Brunswick
Editor Montior Plugin



Comments? I plan on releasing this as the first version of this plugin and just keep adding the "bits" as I figure it out.


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Ian
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Ok just to update,

My Editor Monitor Plug-in now has:

Quote:
Editors: Bill, Fox, Wendy


at the bottom of each category page istead of the old:
  • Bill
  • Fox
  • Wendy




Next: Dynamically created profile pagesSmile


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May 24, 2002, 9:27 PM
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UPDATE:

My plugin now creates:
  • mysite.com/editors/profiles/alleditors.html when you view the stats. This contains a list of all your editors and the categories they own. You see this list in the stats readout, but the files are created at the same time, so that your editors may also have a quick reference as to which editors are doing what.
  • mysite.com/editors/profiles/[editor_alias].html is created when you view the stats also. This is auto generation of editor profiles. I am still improving on this feature, as it is formated for my website only at this stage, and I am hoping to make this more template based. These profile pages are aleady hyperlinked automatically where your editors are listed at the bottom of each category page. (replacement to the %editors% tag)


I am holding off a little to see what changes with respect to editor functionality (if any) are in Links 2.1.1, before going too much further with this.


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May 27, 2002, 3:13 AM
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Totally cool!

What a great thing to see being developed!


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May 27, 2002, 8:10 AM
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Thanks pugdog! Good to see you back on the forum too.Smile


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May 28, 2002, 9:23 AM
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I'm hoping it will be regular now. Things are sort of set up, at least where I can check my mail, and read the forum, on a daily basis. Still resource crippled, though, and that will be awhile coming back.


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I am putting a built-in table editor into this plug-in because I cannot work out how to get a custom table to appear in the admin->database->editor safely.

See attached picture for example.

If anyone has any ideas on this, please tell me before I get too much further into this!!!


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Attached Files:

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Don't reinvent the wheel.

You can make a link to something like
Code:
admin.cgi?db=NameOfTable&do=add_form
from your plugin menu. This will produce a form to add a record to the "NameOfTable" table. Everything will be automatic.

If you want to see what else you can do, go to "Database -> Editor -> Links -> Properties". At them bottom of the page, you will find various links for editing, searching, deleting etc records.

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Wow Yogi... that looks like exactly the bit of code I am looking for. I really don't like re-inventing wheel's, especially when they are good wheels to begin with!!Wink

Thanks Ivan!


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Hi Ivan,

I have tried this out, including reproducing the Editor page in whole with my new table added as an option. But whilst it shows all the functions (add, modify, list all etc) and "appears" to work... if I try to modify one record, it overwrites all of the records. Or if I try to delete a record, it shows me the record, I select the check box and press delete, but it always returns "0 records deleted".

Its like there is some in-built function which tells the code which record to modify, that I am missing. I am very lost nowCrazy

<p><a href="$CFG->{admin_root_url}/admin.cgi?db=EditorDetails&do=modify_search_form">Modify</p>


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This sounds weird. Are you saying that when trying to modify one record (that your were first searching through the link you gave) modifies all records? What exactly is modified in all records/

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Hi Ivan,

It copies the current record over the top of all the other records, including the modifcation. Yes, really weird.

Have you ever used this sucessfully?


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May 29, 2002, 10:06 AM
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Weird.

Yes, I have used this successfully (e.g. for the GForum Poll plugin, but also for a Links SQL plugin).

Could there be a problem with your table definition? Dunno...

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Maybe it is something to do with my actual function.

Would you mind sharing with me a working example? (pm me if you want)l.

I have even tried replicating GT's editor code, and this still does not work:

Code:


sub tableeditor {
# -------------------------------------------------------------------
# My own table editor ;-)
#
#
print $IN->header();
#

print qq~

<script language="Javascript">
<!--
var field_clear = 1;

function setid (myform) {
var opts = 'do';
var action = myform.todo.options[myform.todo.selectedIndex].value;
var table = myform.db.options[myform.db.selectedIndex].text;
var key = myform.keyid.value;
if (key == 'id') {
key = '';
}
if (action == 'search_results') {
myform[opts].value = 'search_results';
myform.keyword.value = '*';
myform.ID.value = '';
myform.Username.value = '';
}
else if ((action == 'modify_search_form') && key) {
myform[opts].value = 'modify_search_results';
myform.keyword.value = '';
if (table == 'Users') {
myform.Username.value = key;
myform.ID.value = '';
}
else {
myform.Username.value = '';
myform.ID.value = key;
}
}
else if ((action == 'delete_search_form') && key) {
myform[opts].value = 'delete_search_results';
myform.keyword.value = '';
if (table == 'Users') {
myform.Username.value = key;
myform.ID.value = '';
}
else {
myform.Username.value = '';
myform.ID.value = key;
}
}
else if ((action == 'search_form') && key) {
myform[opts].value = 'search_results';
myform.keyword.value = '';
if (table == 'Users') {
myform.Username.value = key;
myform.ID.value = '';
}
else {
myform.Username.value = '';
myform.ID.value = key;
}
}
else {
myform[opts].value = action;
myform.keyword.value = '';
myform.ID.value = '';
myform.Username.value ='';
}
myform.keyid.value = '';
}
// -->
</script>

<form method="GET" action="admin.cgi" onSubmit="setid(this)" name="searchform" target="content">
<input type="hidden" name="keyword" value="">
<input type="hidden" name="Username" value="">
<input type="hidden" name="ID" value="">
<input type="hidden" name="do" value="">
<input type="hidden" name="ID-opt" value="=">
<input type="hidden" name="Username-opt" value="=">
<table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%">
<tr>
<td bgcolor="#DDDDDD"><font face="Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica" size="2">&nbsp;Editor</font></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><br>
&nbsp;<select size="1" name="db">
<option>EditorDetails</option>
</select><br>
&nbsp;<select size="1" name="todo">
<option value="add_form">Add</option>
<option value="modify_search_form">Modify</option>
<option value="delete_search_form">Delete</option>
<option value="search_form">Search</option>
<option value="search_results">List All</option>
<option value="editor_table_form">Properties</option>
</select><br>
&nbsp;<nobr><input type=text name="keyid" value="id" onFocus="if (field_clear) { searchform.keyid.value=''; field_clear = 0; }" size=5> <input type="submit" value="Go">&nbsp;<font face="Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica" size="2"></font></nobr>
<font face="Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica" size="2">
<br>
&nbsp;</font></td>
</tr>
</table>

</form>
~;

}


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May 29, 2002, 10:19 AM
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What I have is much simpler.

In the install routine, I added a menu option, for you that would be something along the lines of
Code:
$mgr->install_menu ( 'EditorDetails', [ ['Add Editor', 'admin.cgi?db=EditorDetails&do=add_form'] ] );

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Thats seems to be ok, but not for any other function, like delete_search_form, or modify_search_form. It still overwrites all records.

Oh well, I may just have to re-invent the wheelUnimpressed

Thank Ivan.


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May 29, 2002, 10:35 AM
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I have not problem with this.

It works fine with
Code:
$mgr->install_menu ( 'EditorDetails', [ ['Modify', 'admin.cgi?db=EditorDetails&do=modify_search_form'] ] );

Hmm..

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This is weird indeed!

I am reluctant to ask anyone to look at my plugin on their system, in case it messes something up.

The EditorDetails table creates fine. When I first install this plugin, I run a Repair Table function, which basically compares EditorDetails and your Editors file and adds in any new editors. This works fine as well.

It is only when I try these functions that the table seems to get messed up :-(

Bizarre.


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May 29, 2002, 10:42 AM
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Can you post the code for the creation of the table in the Install.pm file (as an attachement, please). This might help.

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Yes, I sure can! Thanks for having a look :-)

Code:


sub install {
# -------------------------------------------------------------------
#
my ($mgr, $tar) = @_;
my $c = $DB->creator('EditorDetails');
my $error = '';
my $message = '';

$mgr->install_menu ( 'EditorMonitor', [ ['About', 'admin.cgi?do=plugin&plugin=EditorMonitor&func=about'] ] );
$mgr->install_menu ( 'EditorMonitor', [ ['Editors Online', 'admin.cgi?do=plugin&plugin=EditorMonitor&func=whoson'] ] );
$mgr->install_menu ( 'EditorMonitor', [ ['Repair Table', 'admin.cgi?do=plugin&plugin=EditorMonitor&func=repair'] ] );
$mgr->install_menu ( 'EditorMonitor', [ ['Statistics', 'admin.cgi?do=plugin&plugin=EditorMonitor&func=statistics'] ] );
$mgr->install_menu ( 'EditorMonitor', [ ['Table Editor', 'admin.cgi?do=plugin&plugin=EditorMonitor&func=tableeditor'] ] );

$c->cols (
Username => { pos => 1, type => 'CHAR', size => '50', not_null => 1 },
Email => { pos => 2, type => 'CHAR', size => '75', not_null => 0 },
Bio => { pos => 3, type => 'CHAR', size => '255', not_null => 0 },
Webpage => { pos => 4, type => 'CHAR', size => '255', not_null => 0 },
MyAddress => { pos => 5, type => 'CHAR', size => '75', not_null => 0},
Editor_Status => { pos => 6, type => 'CHAR', size => '75' , not_null => 1, default => 'None' },
Editor_Since => { pos => 7, type => 'DATE' },
Validations => { pos => 8, type => 'INT', not_null => 1, unsigned => 1, default => 0 },
Clicks => { pos => 9, type => 'INT', not_null => 1, unsigned => 1, default => 0 },
Last_Login => { pos => 10, type => 'DATE' },
Total_Logins => { pos => 11, type => 'INT', not_null => 1, unsigned => 1, default => 0 },
EditorNotes => { pos => 12, type => 'CHAR', size => '255', not_null => 0 },
TS => { pos => 13, type => 'TIMESTAMP' }
);
if (! $c->create()) {
$GT::SQL::errcode ||= '';
$GT::SQL::errcode eq 'TBLEXISTS' ? ($message .= "Could not create table EditorDetails (table already

exists)\n") :
($error .= "Could not create table

EditorDetails: $GT::SQL::error)");
$c->set_defaults();
$c->save_schema();
};


return "The plugin has been successfully installed!";
}


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Re: [Ian] Plugin Update In reply to
It might have got something to do with there not being a Editor ID field (unique, autoincrement, primary key).

Try adding the following column:
Code:
$->cols([
ID => {
type => 'INT',
not_null => 1
},
and then also make it autoincrement and primary key as follows (before you do $c->create):
Code:
$c->pk('ID');
$c->ai('ID');
Tell me if this changes anything...

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Ivan, you are my new hero!!!! It workedSmileSmileSmile

I guess any table I make from now on, is going to have and autoincrementing ID column in itWink


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I am getting closer to releasing a test version (missing many features) for this plug-in.

I am hoping someone could try it out on their system and let me know the errors.

Before I do this, there are two known problems which have to be fixed:

Cool


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I have solved the template business.... just the global prob now.Smile


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The plug-in now records The total number of times your editors have logged into Links as well as the date/time they last logged-in, paving the way for detailed stats about your editors.

John
Total Logins: 431 Last Login: 2002-06-01 20:00:37
Category: Family and Personal/Personal Homepages
Category: Regional/Ontario/Localities/Metropolitan Areas/Ottawa Metro/Education
Category: Regional/Ontario/Business



I am getting very close to releasing the first version of this. I will continue to add features once it is released. I am just thinking it will be easier to find all the bugs once there are a few users, and nice for those who want to start using this right away. (I do have a volunteer to test prior to release - just to try and avoid major prolems). I am also keenly waiting to see if anything in Links 2.1.1 will affect the design of my plug-in.


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UPDATE:

Thomas
LOGINS: Total Logins: 1034 Last Login: 2002-06-01 21:07:08
LINK EDITING: Additions: 231 Modifications: 201 Deletions: 17 Validations: 103
CATEGORY EDITING: Additions: 45 Modifications: 28 Deletions: 9
Category: Family and Personal/Personal Homepages
Category: Regional/Ontario/Localities/Metropolitan Areas/Ottawa Metro/Education
Category: Regional/Ontario/

Pretty good huh?Wink


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ANNOUNCEMENT In reply to
I just emailed Alex the first version of the plug-in, with everthing in it so far.



This plug-in is aimed at enhancing the external editor/editing functionality in Links SQL.

Current features include:
  • Editors on-line
  • Editor statistics
  • Enhanced editor list for each category with links to respective profile pages
  • Dynamically created editor profile pages - Template Based
  • Editor tracking
  • Tracking statistics
  • Many more features to come!


This Release:
  • This plug-in is designed to work with static pages, though it may work with the dynamic setup as well (untested)
  • Currently the <%editorlinks%> tag is NOT produced by the plug-in and must be created by manually copying this code into your current globals, naming it “editorlinks” . The code for this global is contained in your tar file, and is called editorlinks.txt. The plus side to this, is you can change the formatting to what you like this wayWink




Please, if you are not on the "free" list,(basically those who helped me) send me the requested (very small) payment. This plug-in took me A LOT of work to do, especially since it is only my 2nd one!

If there are any bugs just let me know, and I will fix them as I can.

I will be adding more features, and cleaning up the code. EnjoySmile

EDIT: I won't be posting the plugin on the forum... you have to download through links, once Alex puts it on.


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    Currently the <%editorlinks%> tag is NOT produced by the plug-in and must be created by manually copying this code into your current globals, naming it “editorlinks” . The code for this global is contained in your tar file, and is called editorlinks.txt. The plus side to this, is you can change the formatting to what you like this wayWink
    This is now included and working. You can simply add <%Plugins::EditorMonitor::EditorLinks($ID)%> as a replacement for the old <%editors%> tag. This will create the links to your editors profile pages on each category page.




    • EDIT: The version I emailed Alex is missing a few things... so once I can get access to the download area, I will put up the latest version, so you might want to hold off til then.


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    Re: [Ian] ANNOUNCEMENT In reply to
    I am adding custom tags to this plug-in so you can access and place certain values which Editor Montior tracks into your templates or editor browser!

    This one I just put in:

    Last Login Tag

    <%Plugins::EditorMonitor::EditorLastLogin('Username')%> Replace Username with the exact name of the editor and the tag will return the date and time that editor last logged in. Or you can automatically insert the username, like in your editor browser template by using: <%Plugins::EditorMonitor::EditorLastLogin($Username)%> Example Output: 2002-06-03 00:33:40

    I use this one (as well as a few others) in my editor browser, as part of keeping them informed!


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    If possible, please let me know if this works with dynamic pages, as that is what I use. :)
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    Re: [rayhne] ANNOUNCEMENT In reply to
    I cannot see any reason why it wouldn't. I just have not tested it in a dynamic setup. It may just need a change or two if it doesn't.

    You can always try the script, and if it works, then you can look at buying it.Wink


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    Re: [Ian] ANNOUNCEMENT In reply to
    Version 1.0.0 is now in the download area. Hopefully there will be few bugs, but I will sort them out as I find out about any. ENJOY!!

    PLEASE NOTE: This is a commercial plug-in. I do know that other plug-in developers share the same sentiments... the motivation for the developement and then the support of these plug-ins is quickly diminished if people use these products without rewarding the small fee that the authors ask for. Please support GT and the people who strive to improve it. That way everyone benefits.


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    Okay, I'm going to give this a testing to see if it's what I'm looking...:)
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    Re: [rayhne] ANNOUNCEMENT In reply to
    I am going to release 1.0.1 later this week.

    So far corrections will include:
    • Repair Table fix. When you delete editors, the table will now correctly remove them instead of re-adding them.
    • Additional functions (depending on feedback).


    I notice there have been a few downloads already. I am keen to hear back from you on how the installations went.Smile


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    Re: [Ian] ANNOUNCEMENT In reply to
    I think this thread is getting too long and I have decided to move it to my own forum area.

    You can read about any of my Links plugins etc by registering on my forum. (see address in my signature block - the one with /forum in itWink).

    Support and upgrades for this is also through the forum, but only PAID users will be able to see this area there. (Version 1.0.1 is ready now in this area.) .


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    Re: [Ian] ANNOUNCEMENT In reply to
    Will you be putting the new version here as well?
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    No. While I don't like leaving old versions laying around, the message in the download area is clear on what version is the current one. I think version 1.0.0 is good enough for sampling what it does anyways.Smile


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    Re: [Ian] ANNOUNCEMENT In reply to
    When I attempted to use the plug-in, I got this error:

    Writing Stats to file:/vol/drive2/sites/site13/web/directory/fanficdir/editors/profiles/alleditors.html...

    A fatal error has occured:
    unable to open File. Reason: No such file or directory at /vol/drive2/sites/site13/web/cgi-bin/fanficdir/admin/Plugins/EditorMonitor.pm line 327.


    Please enable debugging in setup for more details.

    unable to open File. Reason: No such file or directory at /vol/drive2/sites/site13/web/cgi-bin/fanficdir/admin/Plugins/EditorMonitor.pm line 327.
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    Thanks, i'll have a look...


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    Re: [rayhne] ANNOUNCEMENT In reply to
    I found the problem... it was a type with build path statement.

    The correction will be put into 1.0.0.c in the download area. (1.0.0.b) still contains this error.


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    Re: [Ian] ANNOUNCEMENT In reply to
    I am thinking of adding the following to upcoming versions:
    • Ability to see the last link or category: modified, deleleted, added or validated for each editor
    • Ability for editor to log-in and change their profile page detials
    • Additional Custom Tags


    I am going to change the table structure so that this is possible in future versions. This means that version 1.0.1 onwards will be ready for these new features and forward compatible.

    Smile


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    Re: [Ian] ANNOUNCEMENT In reply to
    I installed the new version and continue to get this error:



    Path Editors/Profiles not found. Creating Directory.


    A fatal error has occured:
    Cannot mkdir newdir: No such file or directory at /vol/drive2/sites/site13/web/cgi-bin/fanficdir/admin/Plugins/EditorMonitor.pm line 334.


    Please enable debugging in setup for more details.

    Cannot mkdir newdir: No such file or directory at /vol/drive2/sites/site13/web/cgi-bin/fanficdir/admin/Plugins/EditorMonitor.pm line 334.
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    Re: [rayhne] ANNOUNCEMENT In reply to
    I am wondering if this has something to do with permissions.

    What happens if you manually create the directory www.yoursite.com/editors/profiles ?

    You can PM me if you wantSmile


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    Re: [Ian] ANNOUNCEMENT In reply to
    Here is a list of fixes for version 1.0.2 of the Editor Monitor:

    1. Corrected the repair table function so that it removes and editor from the table instead of adding, when an editor has been deleted.
    2. Mistakes corrected and information updated in the About section.
    3. Release information moved out of About and into Forum.
    4. Fixed install and pre-file write checks for existing editor profile directories.
    5. Last 3 logins are recorded for each editor (instead of only the last).
    6. Modified table structure to help cater for future features.
    7. Editor Notes column in table for admin to make notes about each editor (255 chars).
    8. Top 5 Editors - Based on Total Editing Activity : including in stats, and alleditors.html.
    9. Top X Editors by Activity Tag, where you specify the top X number of editors to show.

    This list is always being added to. Please visit my forum for more details.

    Here is extract from the plug-in manual for point 9. above:



    Quote:


    Top Editors by Activity Tag

    <%Plugins::EditorMonitor::TopXEditorActivity('NumberToShow')%> Replace NumberToShow with the number of editors you want to display in your "Top" list. If you put in a higher number than the actual amount of editors you have, the function will automatically correct this and show all of your editors. If your database does not have any editors this tag will not return any output.

    Example Output:


    TOP 5 Editors - Based on Total Editing Activity
    1 Jackson
    2 Tyler
    3 Maggie
    4 Dug
    5 Jerry
    Wink


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    Version 1.0.4 has new things like Last Link deleted, being added to it. I will be putting "last xxxx deleted" for other editing functions as well.

    Vicky
    LOGINS: Total Logins: 432 Last Login: 2002-06-05 18:35:34 2nd Last: 0000-00-00 00:00:00 3rd Last: 0000-00-00 00:00:00
    LINK EDITING: Additions: 90 Modifications: 80 Deletions: 12 Validations: 0
    Last Deleted Link: http://www.test.com From Category: Regional/Ontario/Metropolitan Areas <<<< LOOK!
    CATEGORY EDITING: Additions: 0 Modifications: 0 Deletions: 0
    Category: Family and Personal/Personal Homepages
    Category: Regional/Ontario/Metropolitan Areas/Ottawa Metro/Education
    Category: Regional/Ontario


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    Re: [Ian] ANNOUNCEMENT In reply to
    Very nice work Ian.Cool
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    Thanks Teambldr. I am proud of my 2nd only plug-in.Cool


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    Re: [Ian] ANNOUNCEMENT In reply to
    Some of the new addintions for version 1.0.4:

    New Features so far:

    1. See the last link an editor deleted, and the category it came from.
    2. NEW - Editor settings table.
    3. Announcements - you can set an annoucement to be displayed to your editors, anywhere you place the announcements tag i.e. the editor browser.
    4. Last build time tag. You can tell your editors the last time you performed a build, right from their browser.
    5. Ability to adjust some of the FONT settings in the output.
    6. more being addedWink


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    Re: [Ian] ANNOUNCEMENT In reply to
    Looks great Ian.



    Just a thought I had though...

    If you are setting up communications to the editors what will happen if they need to respond to you or another editor?


    Maybe integrating the forum (private) in some way might do the trick.

    GT Community might allow the editors to be assigned to a "Links Editors" group from the Links SQL editor assignment page.

    Oh my, I think I am opening Pandoras Box here.Shocked

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    Re: [Teambldr] ANNOUNCEMENT In reply to
    I have a forum dedicated to editor communication. (the plug-in is modeled on what I use on my own site).

    I see you point though, for those who don't. But at this stage it is an editor monitor plugin.... maybe down the track, if enough people are interested, it could have some kind of internal messaging...and be an editor monitor and messaging plugin.

    I will see how many people actualy buy my plugin rather than just download it and copy it etc.... to put in that much work, I would really want to see some paid up users for the product, so that I know it is not a wasted effort. Sorry to sound a little bitter, and commercial, but I can see what is happening with this alreadyFrown.

    Thanks for the suggestion.Smile


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    Re: [Ian] ANNOUNCEMENT In reply to
    My last post messed up the quote somehow. Sorry about that.



    "I will see how many people actualy buy my plugin rather than just download it and copy it etc.... to put in that much work, I would really want to see some paid up users for the product, so that I know it is not a wasted effort. Sorry to sound a little bitter, and commercial, but I can see what is happening with this already"

    All I can say Ian is that I pay for everything that I get. My expectations may be high on the form, functionality and longevity of the product though. But without any reserve, if the product meets my needs then I will step up to the bar.

    As per people that download, install and use a "pay" program, well lets just say that I have a low opinion of people that steal. If they download it, install it, try it and find that it does not meet their needs then uninstall it this is directly relative to their use requirements and/or the functionality of the program. This is paletable.

    Keep the faith knowing that there are commercial buyers out there waiting for good commercial applications such as this one. Just put in the effort and it will pay off. Especially since this is not a product that a weekend webmaster would need. It is targeted at commercial users and not-for-profits.



    Thanks for your efforts so far on this project. You are doing great!

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    Re: [Ian] ANNOUNCEMENT In reply to

    Just a note for those of you upgrading from the trial version:



    The newer version has a different table structure than the trial version. You will have to select "YES" when you uninstall the trial version, or the new version will not properly install.

    If you have already uninstalled the trial version, you can install the new version and uninstall it, selecting YES when asked to remove the tables. You will lose all data you made, whilst trialing the plugin.

    You can now safely re-install the new vesion and run "Repair Table".

    Please follow these steps closely, or you may get errors returned from Links.

    Thanks.



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    Jun 9, 2002, 7:10 AM
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    You are not alone....

    It's a really rough feeling. Most companies help draw the line at support. That doesn't stop people from using it, but it can make it more difficult for them to use it. It's hard to decide how to do it, but some companies use closed support forums, where registered/paid users can get help, or offer it via email to registered users.

    It becomes a trade off, though. The more open the communication, the more the product grows.


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    Jun 9, 2002, 7:27 AM
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    Re: [Ian] ANNOUNCEMENT In reply to
    Hey Ian,

    I had a thought and wanted to know if it was something that could be added.



    Let's say that a site visitor wanted to reccomend a site to a category editor or the admin in the event that an editor was not assigned to that category. Other than in an open forum or via email would there be a way of posting these reccomendations on the editors screen?

    This would make a sites arsenal complete:

    Additions by Admin
    Additions by Editors
    Additions by Site Owners
    Additions Via Reccomendations
    Additions Via Spider (if using the spider)

    Maybe a twist on the "reccomend this site" plugin or some sort of "form to post" addition.


    I think it would be cool for n editor to sign in, see their stats, view admin announcements, review site reccomendations then start editing.

    Any thoughts?
    Jun 9, 2002, 7:33 AM
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    Re: [Teambldr] ANNOUNCEMENT In reply to
    Hi,

    Thanks for the suggestions.

    I have already included an "Announcements" which goes to all editors when they log into their browser. There are already a few other tags which inform the editor of information when they login also.

    As for the other great suggestions, I will have a look at these too, and see how hard it is to implement. I intend on increasing the number of stats and info available to each editor, making their expereince more interesting and useful to the directory.

    Thanks Teambldr!

    (PS. its my lady's birthday today, if she catches me on here, I am dead!)Wink


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    Re: [pugdog] ANNOUNCEMENT In reply to
    Hi Pugdog,

    I am one of these guys who have had bad experinces with support (have'nt we all). So my goal is to offer as much free support as I can, but I will have to limit it (in most cases) to my paying customers, so that I am not spread too thinly for them. This is the fair thing to do, don't you think. I do have a closed support forum (see link in my signature block).

    I am new (I programmed over 10 years ago) to the scence again, and a lot has changed. Not just the technology, and the programming languages, but the way people are.

    I still think it is exciting to be involved with people and the internet though.... and I think as long as I can keep motivated and happy about it, I can help others out, just as they have helped me. (I am diverting a little from your post, sorry).

    Smile


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    Re: [Ian] ANNOUNCEMENT In reply to
    Don't make a Canadian woman mad. That is not a good idea!Wink



    Get out of here and have some fun.
    Jun 9, 2002, 8:00 AM
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    Re: [Ian] ANNOUNCEMENT In reply to
    Hi Ian,



    Another one that I thought of was a "detail" page for the editors information to be viewed by site users.

    It could link from the editor list at the bottom of the page as well as the top 5 list. This page could include all related information on the editor as well as the "suggest a site", a picture of the editor (like About does) and more. Maybe even category related stats as they relate to the editor as well. Such as:

    There are 1425 new links in the __________ category
    (editor name) has created 1275 (89.47%)
    Site Visitors have suggested 112 links to (editor name)

    Just a thought!

    Have fun!
    Jun 9, 2002, 8:45 AM
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    Re: [Teambldr] ANNOUNCEMENT In reply to
    There is an alleditors.html produced at the moment. Its up to you if you decide to show them this page or not. This page would have to expanded on to producde the stats you are suggesting though.

    Edit: You can also use the existing tags produced by the plug-in to generate your own page if you like. For example, you could put some of this information on your home page already, with the customized tags. I will be adding to the custom tags list, so that more information is available to the webmaster for placing wherever they like on their site.

    Good idea though!

    Thanks


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    Re: [Ian] ANNOUNCEMENT In reply to
    I have had good requests for additional features.

    Some of these requests I am going to hang off on adding:
    • To see what changes (if any) are being made to the core Links code
    • Just how many people would be interested in some of these changes/additions. I would be happy to create what you want on a custom basis otherwise. I want to keep the plug-in useful to all, and not site specific. I also don't want to spend days writing features which only 1 person uses!


    Some of the requests I am thinking of adding right away though. I have had a lot of great feedback from users, and people trialing the plugin so far. So keep your suggestions and comments coming.

    I have started work on version 1.0.5!



    Please note: There is still a bug when running a Dynamic directory with this plug-in. It seems all of the funciton will work, with the exception of the hyperlinks to the editor profile pages. I am working on a fix for this, so if you do have a dynamic setup, and you are wanting this plug-in, just message me. I already have 1 user who uses the dynamic setup.


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    Re: [Ian] ANNOUNCEMENT In reply to
    UPDATE

    EDITOR REWARDS SYSTEM

    I have given this a lot of thought, as to whether or not to put this into the EM plug-in. I think the plug-in is value for money as it stands, and this is not really something I necessarily have to put into this plug-in. Having said that, there are a few features I have been asked to put in, that I may not, so I thought I would offer this as a FREE addition to my ever-growing Editors plugin. I think that it is no longer just a monitoring plug-in, but an editor enhancement plug-in. Basically an essential add on to anyone who is serious about handling editors on the Links SQL driven web site.

    I use an AdCredits system, whereby editors are rewarded with credits each month, and then they can buy advertising with the credits.

    By adding rewards to the plug-in, I will not be supporting every possible automated task that goes with it. I will leave that up to you. The reason for this, is the amount of work it took me to get this working on my site, and just how user specific this type of setup is. Please appreciate the amount of potential work and support each new features adds. (I may be able to help customize your setup in certain circumstances). I am adding some of the foundations to your own editor rewards setup though, so that this plug-in may assist you in doing what I am doing. Of course, if you don't wish to have a rewards system on your site, you can continue to use the plug-in with out this new feature.

    More on exactly what is included shortly.

    Version Update:

    I am continuing to work on 1.0.5 and so far I have done:

    1. Added custom tag to show the total number of times a particular editor has logged in.
    2. Added custom tag to show the 2nd last date/time the editor logged in.
    3. Shortend the Title produced in the TopX Editors Activity Tag to just "Top X Editors", allowing you to put in any clarification of how the top list is generated yourself. Of course it is based on the editors total activity (Sum of all validations, additions, modifications and deletions for Links and Categories).
    4. Added customizable font setting for the title in the TopX Editor Activity Tag. (Required additional column in the editor settings table)
    5. Added customizable font setting for the numbering in the TopX Editor Activity Tag. (Required additional column in the editor settings table)
    6. EDITOR REWARDS system introduced, with too many features to list here.

    Thank you for reading!Smile




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    EDITOR REWARDS EXAMPLE PIC In reply to
    Example of part of the Editor Rewards additions to this plug-in I am currently working on.


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    Jun 11, 2002, 1:19 PM
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    REWARDS ADDITION UPDATE In reply to
    The user statistics now also includes the additional line:

    REWARDS: Account Balance: 155 Date Last Paid: 2002-06-11 16:11:10 Amount: 15

    I am almost finished the rewards system addition. It is working quite nicely on my site at the moment, and I think would be a valuable addition to any editor assissted directory system.

    On a side note, even if you don't use editors in your directory, you may find this plug-in becoming more and more useful. You could use the rewards system to keep track of users' accounts for advertising etc. Perhaps this could be developed a little more if many people are interested.



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    Jun 11, 2002, 2:10 PM
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    Re: [Ian] REWARDS ADDITION UPDATE In reply to
    Boy, am I glad I purchased this plugin...it is getting more and more useful with every version. (I am the person using dynamics and can't wait for the change that will enable me to use the profile pages....no hurry, Ian! I'm still developing the pages!!! Smile)
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    Re: [rayhne] REWARDS ADDITION UPDATE In reply to
    Thanks for the great comments!!

    I intend on adding many more features too.

    Just for info, I have just tested the plugin on Links 2.1.1, and it worked great as expected.


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    Re: [Ian] REWARDS ADDITION UPDATE In reply to

    Version 1.0.5 is out.




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    Re: [Ian] REWARDS ADDITION UPDATE In reply to
    I'm interested in this plugin!
    Where can I view a demo of this?
    Thanks
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    There is quite a scaled down version of this in your Links SQL! Just go into your admin panel, then click on Plugins. Then go to the Plug-In Download. Select the top option which takes you to the Gossamer Threads plug-in download area. Look for the EditorMonitor and download! Thats pretty much it. Don't forget to install it.

    You can read through this thread to get an idea of how much more is in the latest version! The trial version is not forward compatible, so bare this in mind when trialing.

    Also, it is used on my website (see signature block).

    Please message me if any other questions.


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    Re: [Ian] REWARDS ADDITION UPDATE In reply to
    Ian,



    Thanks for developing this plugin. The performance is great, the production excellent. This will be a great tool in assisting us with our editors in many ways. It will also be a great way to entice new editors to come on board.

    Although I have only had a little bit of time with it as of yet I see a tremendous amount of flexibility in the tagging and your instructions were clear, concise and accurate.

    Great Job!
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    Thank you so much for the great comments/feedback! Inspires me to write moreSmile.



    NOTE ON BUG:

    There was a very small bug found in line 1133 of EditorMonitor.pm (Version 1.0.5):

    on this line replace == with eq

    This will fix the error produced in the "Repair Table" function.

    There are also a few other instances of this same eq/== problem, one of which affects the font settings for the TopX editor tag. This has also been corrected.


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    I will try and have 1.0.6 out within a week.




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    Jun 15, 2002, 7:32 AM
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    Re: [Ian] REWARDS ADDITION UPDATE In reply to
    Hey Ian,



    What do you think the chance of a later version having the ability to upload an editor picture that can be seen on the public profile page? Kind of link About.com.



    Thanks
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    Re: [Teambldr] REWARDS ADDITION UPDATE In reply to
    Certainly!

    I was thinking a graphic to do with their editor status, but same thing (funny how we were both thinking of that).

    I will look at what is involved for uploading pics.... ie limiting size etc.

    Thanks!


    EDIT: The editor input screen has to come first... i.e. the page where they can change their details... similar to what G.Forum has for users.


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    Re: [Ian] REWARDS ADDITION UPDATE In reply to
    Great!



    I agree on the input screen. If we can set them up and they can edit the details it would not only reduce the work on us it would empower them more. Good idea!

    Maybe a picture AND a visual representation of their performance. That would be VERY cool.



    Thanks!
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    Leave it with meWink


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    NEW THREAD: Editor Activity Monitoring - Plugin - VERSION 1.0.6 In reply to
    This thread was getting way too long, and Ian just posted an update, new release, so I moved that to a new thread here:

    http://www.gossamer-threads.com/...orum.cgi?post=200939

    Just trying to cut a bit of system load :)


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