Diva
12-05-01, 02:46AM
First of all, I would like to thank Bane, who did most of these add-ons as well as the latest upgrade. You're the best! While the FAQ will tell you how to use most of the great features on this board, there are a few add ons that I thought you should know about!
Download your personal PMs:
Have a Private Message you have to keep? Have more? Now you can doenload them into a text file for yourself. Plus it helps with the server space. *Cough*
Go to Private Messages. You will see the inbox with a list of PMs. On the far right beneath the "GO" icon is a column with check boxes. Simply check the box of each PMs that you would like to save. At the bottom you have three options. Move, "Download" or delete. Click download. A pop up box will ask if you would like to save or run front current position. Check off save to disc.
**Very Important** You need to change the name from private.php to what ever name you'd like with the .txt extension. Example: private.php becomes PM1.txt. Select where you would like it saved on your hard drive and click enter!
Then you can go back and delete messages. The PM folder does have a limit. And so does my server! I do keep a couple in my box. The rest are downloaded or deleted.
Remember to go into your sent file AND tracking file periodically and delete messages that you now longer need. They can be accessed through the drop down box on top of the private messages on the far right. This will help to cut down on my server load. Thanks bunches!
User Post Colors:
If you prefer to default to a particular color, this hack's for you! Go to your Control Panel and select Edit Profile. At the very end is a section called "Post Color". You can select any color that you like and that will be your default posting text color. You can enter either the color's name or six digit number. Do not use the '#' in front of the color. You can still change words or a paragraph to another color. If you would like to see what colors you can choose from, go to this site:
Visibone (http://www.visibone.com/colorlab/)
My vbPad:
You ever see a post and start to reply but can't finish? Or you would like to think it over before posting? This is your kind of function! you can have up to 10 notes, with a 3,000 character limit on each [Sorry Amaurote!]. Instead of saving it on your hard drive and then having to search for it later just enter here and then click "Update my pad". When you are done, just erase what you had and update again. To use it simply click on your Control Panel. On the far right is a box labeled "My vBpad". Click on that. Wella! I have to ask Bane if he can put in a character counter... So be careful that you don't go over! Otherwise it won't save.
Search Icon in Postbit:
Want to find that great post that Amaurote did but can't remember which one you liked best? You think Berly is a cool chick and want to read what else she said? It's as easy as pie! Above the avatar there is a miniature magnifying glass within some brackets. Click on that icon and all of the wonderful, witty things that the person wrote will pop up before your eyes!
Member Profile Counter:
Want to know who's checking you out? Tough cookies! But you can see how many times your profile has been looked at. Simply click on the members icon and then your profile. At the top it will say "Profile For [your name here] (x Views). Remember! This isn't a beauty contest. I just thought it would be interesting to have.
Other miscellaneous extras that I love!
Your Country Flag: Located in your User Control Panel under Edit Profile. Click on the drop down box and select your country.
User Online:
Instead of constantly checking the front page you can glance at a member's post. Beneath Avatar it will either say "Online" or "Off-line".
Launch Buddy List:
Right below the newest member is the link to this little pop up box. You will find your PM buddy's listed there. Click PM to send them a message. The "X" deletes the buddy. I found that out the hard way. Heh.
Once again: THANK YOU, BANE!!!!!!
Download your personal PMs:
Have a Private Message you have to keep? Have more? Now you can doenload them into a text file for yourself. Plus it helps with the server space. *Cough*
Go to Private Messages. You will see the inbox with a list of PMs. On the far right beneath the "GO" icon is a column with check boxes. Simply check the box of each PMs that you would like to save. At the bottom you have three options. Move, "Download" or delete. Click download. A pop up box will ask if you would like to save or run front current position. Check off save to disc.
**Very Important** You need to change the name from private.php to what ever name you'd like with the .txt extension. Example: private.php becomes PM1.txt. Select where you would like it saved on your hard drive and click enter!
Then you can go back and delete messages. The PM folder does have a limit. And so does my server! I do keep a couple in my box. The rest are downloaded or deleted.
Remember to go into your sent file AND tracking file periodically and delete messages that you now longer need. They can be accessed through the drop down box on top of the private messages on the far right. This will help to cut down on my server load. Thanks bunches!
User Post Colors:
If you prefer to default to a particular color, this hack's for you! Go to your Control Panel and select Edit Profile. At the very end is a section called "Post Color". You can select any color that you like and that will be your default posting text color. You can enter either the color's name or six digit number. Do not use the '#' in front of the color. You can still change words or a paragraph to another color. If you would like to see what colors you can choose from, go to this site:
Visibone (http://www.visibone.com/colorlab/)
My vbPad:
You ever see a post and start to reply but can't finish? Or you would like to think it over before posting? This is your kind of function! you can have up to 10 notes, with a 3,000 character limit on each [Sorry Amaurote!]. Instead of saving it on your hard drive and then having to search for it later just enter here and then click "Update my pad". When you are done, just erase what you had and update again. To use it simply click on your Control Panel. On the far right is a box labeled "My vBpad". Click on that. Wella! I have to ask Bane if he can put in a character counter... So be careful that you don't go over! Otherwise it won't save.
Search Icon in Postbit:
Want to find that great post that Amaurote did but can't remember which one you liked best? You think Berly is a cool chick and want to read what else she said? It's as easy as pie! Above the avatar there is a miniature magnifying glass within some brackets. Click on that icon and all of the wonderful, witty things that the person wrote will pop up before your eyes!
Member Profile Counter:
Want to know who's checking you out? Tough cookies! But you can see how many times your profile has been looked at. Simply click on the members icon and then your profile. At the top it will say "Profile For [your name here] (x Views). Remember! This isn't a beauty contest. I just thought it would be interesting to have.
Other miscellaneous extras that I love!
Your Country Flag: Located in your User Control Panel under Edit Profile. Click on the drop down box and select your country.
User Online:
Instead of constantly checking the front page you can glance at a member's post. Beneath Avatar it will either say "Online" or "Off-line".
Launch Buddy List:
Right below the newest member is the link to this little pop up box. You will find your PM buddy's listed there. Click PM to send them a message. The "X" deletes the buddy. I found that out the hard way. Heh.
Once again: THANK YOU, BANE!!!!!!