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Post and PM Inline Attachments

Started by dougiefresh, July 26, 2014, 09:14:08 PM

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Post and PM Inline Attachments
For SMF 2.0 and SMF 2.1
v7.11


By Dougiefresh and GL700Wing
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Introduction
This mod adds the ability to position your attachments inline in either a forum post or personal message using the [attach id=n msg=NNNN] BBCode where n is the number of the attachment in the post/message (eg: first = 0; second = 1; etc) and, for forum posts, NNNN is the forum message number.





NOTES FOR SMF 2.0

In order to fully support the Automatic Attachment Rotation (and Resize) mod you must install this mod first!!
Also, if you subsequently need to uninstall this mod you must uninstall the Automatic Attachment Rotation (and Resize) mod beforehand.

In order to support inline attachments in personal messages (PMs) you must install the PM Attachments mod **version 2.6 or later** before you install this mod!!
Also, if you subsequently need to uninstall the PM Attachments mod you must uninstall this mod beforehand.

The SMF default WYSIWYG editor will be disabled when this mod is installed because if it is enabled the '(Insert Attachment)' link will not work.

** IMPORTANT NOTE FOR FORUMS USING TAPATALK **
If the Tapatalk plug-in is subsequently updated/reinstalled this mod must be uninstalled and reinstalled as it updates some of the Tapatalk plug-in files.  Failure to do this may result in Tapatalk timing out when displaying boards, unread posts, etc.




NOTES FOR SMF 2.1

Support has been added for SMF 2.1 to provide backward display and print page compatibility for ILA BBCodes in existing posts of forums that used this mod prior to being upgraded from SMF 2.0.  In addition, Print Page image layout/formatting is the same as when this mod was installed on SMF 2.0.

Support will not be added to this mod for inserting attachments inline.

Unfortunately, and because a message may contain a mix of ILA BBCodes and native SMF 2.1 BBCodes for attachments that are inserted inline, it is not possible to remove an obsolete ILA BBCode (eg, [attach id=4 msg=5678]) from the body of a message when an attachment is deleted.
Therefore, if an attachment that was inserted inline into a message by this mod is subsequently deleted the message must be saved and then edited again to remove the ILA BBCode that refers to the deleted attachment (eg, [attach id=4 msg=5678]) before more attachment are added to the message.
If this procedure isn't followed the text "[ Invalid Attachment ]" may appear when the message is displayed/printed and/or if another attachment is added it will be displayed/printed in the message using the ILA BBCode (eg, [attach id=4 msg=5678]) that refers to the deleted attachment.





New BBCodes
This mod supports five new BBCodes in order to position your attachments inline:
o attachment => Show full expanded picture
o attach => Show thumbnail, expandable to full picture
o attachthumb => Show thumbnail ONLY, not expandable
o attachmini => Show thumbnail, expandable to full picture
o attachurl => Shows attachment size, image dimensions, and download count; no picture

Version 1.x BBCodes Parameters
Each new BBCode accepts the following formats:
[attach={id}][/attach]
[attach={id},{width}][/attach]
[attach={id},{width},{height}][/attach]

In each case, {id} is the attachment number relative to the topic, {width} is the max desired width, {height} is the max desired height, {pixels} is the number of pixels surrounding the image, and {float} can be either left, right, or center.  All text between the opening and closing attachment tags is discarded.

Version 2.0+ BBCode Parameters
Version 2.0+ introduced a new format that allows the following parameters:
[attachment id={id} {parameter}={value}][/attachment]

Allowed parameters:
id{attachment id}    ID number of the attachment to show inline (NOT attachment number!)
width{width}Desired width of image to show.  Valid: positive integers.
height{height}Desired height of image to show.  Valid: positive integers.
float{float}Floats image to relation to everything else.  Valid: left, right, center
margin{pixels}Margin around inline attachment.  Valid: positive integers
margin-left{pixels}Left margin around inline attachment.  Valid: positive integers
margin-right{pixels}Right margin around inline attachment.  Valid: positive integers
margin-top{pixels}Top margin around inline attachment.  Valid: positive integers
margin-bottom    {pixels}Bottom margin around inline attachment.  Valid: positive integers
border-style{style}Border style.  Valid: none, dotted, dashed, solid, double, groove, ridge, inset, outset
border-width{pixels}Border width around inline attachment.  Valid: positive integers
border-color{color}Border color.  Valid formats: plain text, #xxx, #xxxxxx, rbg(d,d,d)
scale{answer}Override scaling of image.  Valid: true, false, yes, no
msg{msg ID}Message ID number.  Valid: positive integers.
In each case, {id} is the attachment number relative to the topic, {width} is the max desired width, {height} is the max desired height, {pixels} is the number of pixels surrounding the image, and {float} can be either left, right, or center.  All text between the opening and closing attachment tags is discarded.

Version 3.0+ BBCode Format
Version 3.0 makes further changes and allows the use of the inline attachments BBCodes without closing brackets, as well as using attachments from another post!

Version 3.11+ BBCode Format
Version 3.11 makes further changes and allows the use of closed tags, like [attach].  This new form is auto-numbered!
Note that the [attach] tag is processed first, then [attachment], then [attachmini], then [attachthumb], then [attachurl].

Other Mod Features
o Error Text strings are shown for invalid/missing/deleted attachments.
o Inline attachment processes takes place in the parse_bbc function, which means any parsing requests can benefit from this mod!
o Text string is shown as alternative in code.
o Adds [Insert Attachment x] next to each attachment/upload box to insert the BBCode.
o Attachments used by the inline attachments mod can be omitted from the attachment display at the bottom of the post.
o Reloads the attachments for Ajax Editing.
o Removing an attachment removes the attachment BBCode for that attachment & changes remaining attachment tags to ensure proper post appearance.
o Text between inline attachment brackets are removed (as of version 3.0).
o Automatic modification of boilerplates that use the ILA tags within them when changing "1-based" numbering option.
o For print page view - option to show inline images in the message body, and to show non-inline images and list non-image attachments below the message body.

Admin Settings
The BBCode may be disabled by going to Admin -> Forums -> Posts and Topics -> Bulletin Board Code and unchecking the attachment BBCode.

On the Admin -> Layout -> Attachments and Avatars -> Inline Attachments page, there are several new options:
o Remove attachment image under post after in-post use.
o Use "One based numbering" for attachment IDs (first attachment is 1 instead of 0).
o Allow quoted attachment images from another post.
o Show download link and counter under inline attachment, like non-inline attachments.
o Turn off "nosniff" option for IE and Chrome browsers.
o Whether "attach" tag is the same as the "attachment" tag.
o Allow playing inline attachments that are videos.
o Use Highslide effects for inline attachments. (Only if supported Highslide mod is installed)
o Show EXIF information. (Only if EXIF mod is installed)
o Display attachments below the post in a line/row (the number of attachments per row/line can be configured). (v7.00 onwards)
o Separate download link and counter for attachments displayed below post. (v7.00 onwards)

Attachment Download Permissions (v7.00 onwards for SMF 2.0 only)
o Added 'Do NOT allow attachments displayed inline to be downloaded' and 'Do NOT allow attachments displayed below post to be downloaded' permissions to prevent attachments displayed inline and/or below the post from being downloaded (only thumbnails and/or attachment names will be shown).  Configured via Admin -> Permissions -> General Permissions.  Can be configured for membergroup and/or board permission profiles.

Compatibility Notes
This mod was tested on SMF 2.0.17, but should work on SMF 2.0 and up.
SMF 1.x is NOT supported.
SMF 2.1 will NOT be supported for inserting attachments inline as this is a standard feature of SMF 2.1.

The following mod (not required) must be installed after this mod:
o Automatic Attachment Rotation (and Resize)

These mods (not required) must be installed before this mod:
o Tapatalk plug-in**
o Who Downloaded Attachment
o Anti-Spam Links
o Highslide Image Viewer
o HS4SMF v0.8.1
o PM Attachments

These mods (not required) can be installed at any time:
o JQLightBox
o SCEditor4Smf
o EXIF
o Boilerplates for Posts
o Lazyload
o SMFPacks Advanced Editor
o Play Media Attachments

The following mods (not required) may also be installed before versions of this mod prior to v7.00 - they are not compatible with v7.00 and must be uninstalled prior to installing v7.00 or later.
o Custom View of Attachments
o New Hooks (Required for Custom View of Attachments)

The following mod (not required) may also be installed before versions of this mod prior to v7.03 - it is not compatible with v7.03 and must be uninstalled prior to installing v7.03 or later.
o Images on Print Page

Translators
o Dutch: @rjen
o Spanish Latin: RockLee

License
QuoteCopyright (c) 2014-2020 Douglas Orend, 2018-2023 Kathy Leslie
All rights reserved.

Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer; and
2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.

THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

dougiefresh

#1
Uploaded v1.1 - July 28th, 2014
o Fixed two undeclared array element errors in PersonalMessage.template.php...

EDIT: Fixed inccorect year in release info....

grimmoire

Hello!

Thank you for this mod.

But i have one problem after installation. When i create new topic, i can insert inline attachment only for first attachment, for others link is not displayed:



If i create topic or message and edit it later, everything all right.

Highslide4SMF is installed.

dougiefresh

Quote from: grimmoire on July 30, 2014, 01:39:36 PM
Hello!

Thank you for this mod.

But i have one problem after installation. When i create new topic, i can insert inline attachment only for first attachment, for others link is not displayed:



If i create topic or message and edit it later, everything all right.

Highslide4SMF is installed.
I'm gonna have to figure out why this is happening....

nuberry

Hi there
looks like a great mod, however when i load it says  - Test failed (Ignore Errors)

is this okay , should i ignore or is there a conflict

many thanks
andrew

dougiefresh

Not having the PM attachments mod installed will result in the "Test Failed (Ignore Errors)" message.  The Post Inline Attachments will work, but PM Inline Attachments won't work without PM Attachments mod installed.

dougiefresh

Quote from: dougiefresh on August 01, 2014, 07:53:18 PM
Quote from: grimmoire on July 30, 2014, 01:39:36 PM
Hello!

Thank you for this mod.

But i have one problem after installation. When i create new topic, i can insert inline attachment only for first attachment, for others link is not displayed:



If i create topic or message and edit it later, everything all right.

Highslide4SMF is installed.
I'm gonna have to figure out why this is happening....
I apologize about the late response....

UPDATE: I've got the Post inline attachments working correctly, however, the PM inline attachments is giving me trouble.  Will keep at it until I get it fixed....

dougiefresh

Uploaded v1.2 - Auguset 11th, 2014
o Fixed some undefined language string errors found in mod
o Modified code to insert attachments after pressing "More Attachments" in Posts and PMs

Sweetwater

A great idea for a mod. However I'm having same problem as above after installing v1.2 on smf 2.08

Can only add one attachment now, but the first attachment inserts exactly as described. Attempt to add more attachments it jumps to top of page and nothing else. Same as when editting a post and trying to add another attachment.

A great attempt at a good idea, thanks for your efforts but will need to uninstall on my forum.

Kind regards

saurabh1938

This is the MOD that is most important for my forum. I am eagerly waiting for the bug fix... Currently after the fresh install, when I click on more attachment, it takes me to somewhere else. I am looking forward for the bug fix and refreshing this page every couple of hours. Please let me know by when you would be able to fix this thing.... but superb effort and appreciate your help.
Visit my forum : www.gotripperz.com

dougiefresh

Sigh...  :o Damn....  I thought I took care of this issue  ???  Lemme look into it again.....

dougiefresh

Uploaded v1.3 - August 17th, 2014
o Fixed javascript code for issue with pressing "More Attachments" in Posts.

Thank you for the bug reports, grimmoire, Sweetwater and saurabh1938!!  I overlooked one stupid little variable in Post.template.php, which was why it wasn't working.  Amazingly, I had fixed it on my localhost forum, but forgot to transcribe my changes back into the install.xml file....

saurabh1938

Thanks for the fix! It is working great

One thing I want point out here is: It is working great on Internet Explorer ... but it is not working on Chrome.

On Chrome when I click on (Insert Attachment n), Nothing happens. Please look into this issue as well, as most of the users use chrome these days..

Anyways I want to thank you for this MOD as my forum is based on Photos and its a very important MOD for me.
Visit my forum : www.gotripperz.com

marcosdjcm

Hi,

I like the idea of this mod but I am getting inline links instead of inline images:





Am I doing something wrong? Would like the image to be displayed inline like I have done in this post. Thanks.

saurabh1938

when you post this message you will see the image, while in edit mode, it looks like this only.

Btw which browser are you using?
Quote from: marcosdjcm on August 19, 2014, 07:39:10 AM
Hi,

I like the idea of this mod but I am getting inline links instead of inline images:





Am I doing something wrong? Would like the image to be displayed inline like I have done in this post. Thanks.
Visit my forum : www.gotripperz.com

dougiefresh

#15
Can you attach the image in question?  This way, I can look at the problem with that particular attachment.....

saurabh1938

Quote from: dougiefresh on August 20, 2014, 04:39:00 PM
Can you attach the image in question?  This way, I can look at the problem with that particular attachment.....

Hi, would you be able to look at the issue of this mod not working on Chrome or Firefox. When I click on Insert Attachment, nothing happens but on IE it works like a charm

Thanks,
Saurabh
Visit my forum : www.gotripperz.com

dougiefresh

I will look into it.  Sorry about not responding to your earlier message....

saurabh1938

Quote from: dougiefresh on August 20, 2014, 06:46:32 PM
I will look into it.  Sorry about not responding to your earlier message....

Thanks in advance, for taking out the time and looking into the issue. As I mentioned earlier, this MOD and hence your help is very crucial for my forum. I am eagerly awaiting a fix.
Visit my forum : www.gotripperz.com

dougiefresh

Quote from: marcosdjcm on August 19, 2014, 07:39:10 AM
Hi,

I like the idea of this mod but I am getting inline links instead of inline images:

Am I doing something wrong? Would like the image to be displayed inline like I have done in this post. Thanks.
This mod uses the attachment data provided by the core forum software in order to decide how to display the attachment.  If the attachment is NOT an image, what you get is the text/link that you got.  If the attachment IS an image, then you should see the image in the post.  However, my code is not responsible for determining whether or not the attachment is an image or not.  That responsibility falls to the core forum software.  The fact that the core forum software does not recognize the image as such suggests that the image in question is corrupt OR not encoded in such a way that the core forum software can process it as an image.

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