***Update***

There appears to be an issue on some forums that have already deleted the "Field" detailed further below.
They are unable to create new "Fields".
This is currently being looked into and you will be updated shortly.


Exactly what it says on the tin!!

I have been coding for a while to try and get something as close as possible to what everyone is requesting here on the Support Forum - "Profile Comments"

This is not exactly easy to be honest, The nearest i could manage was a community profile comments that also provides the power to create private messages to members.

This is also sponsored and run by JS-Kits @ www.js-kit.com

Requirements:

1. Any Forum Version
   
2. Character Sheet
   
3. Js-Kits
   
4. A Little Patience

1. First of all log into your admin panel and navigate to:

General\Configuration

2. In the "Site description * :" add the following code and press "Save"

Code:

<div class=js-kit-comments permalink=></div>

3. Navigate to:

Modules\Field Management (Under Roleplay Game)


If you have Not Activated the RPG Before then please continue with step 4.

If you have Activated the RPG Before then please continue with step 5.


4. On your screen you will see alot of settings, You will only need to change two of these, Firstly change "Display the character sheet :" to "Yes"

4a. Change "Change the wording "Character sheet" :" to something like "Profile Comments"

4b. Now press "Save" before continuing


Continue with step 5.


5. Select "Add field" on the bottom of the "Field Management"

5a. Ok now in "Field name" paste the following code

Code:

<script src="http://js-kit.com/comments.js"></script>

5b. Select "Text field" for "Type:"

5c. Now press "Field Edit", you might need to press it twice

6. Ok now go to "Generate the sheets:" and generate the sheets for any user that you may need to


Now that you have entered the codes into your forum you can now see the profile comments button called "Leave Comment" on the top of the page when you select some ones name on the forum (When you view their profile).




You will however need to register yourself as the admin of the forum in order to control and maintain the profile comments.

7. To register yourself as the forum admin go to the forum and select someone's user name

8. Select "Leave A Comment"

9. Where it says "Leave a comment as:"select "New JS-Kit Profile"

10. Fill in the details and select "Register"

This will set you up as admin, It should then guide you through how to set the rest up with on screen instructions, You should also see the "Admin Dashboard" on the forum now aswell

At this stage you may be asked to provide your details including an email address and to prove your administration rights on the forum and you will be given a code. If so then..........

**11 The easiest way to prove this is to log back into your forum admin panel and navigate to:

Modules\Portal Management\Structure\Create Custom Block

**12. Add your code that the JS-Kits Settings screen gave you and press "Save" then add that block to the portal

**12.a Press "Save" once you have added it and then activate the portal if you have not already done so.


Wait roughly 5-10 minutes and you will receive an email from JS-Kits with more details on how to activate your administration account, a link will be provided, simply click it after you read the email

You will now have full access to the JS-Kits dashboard where you will be able to moderate comments and also change settings for the profile comments section including its design.




***You can obviously now delete the custom block in the portal and deactivate it if you want.***

Now here is the interesting thing, You can add customized CSS into your forum that changes the way the profile comments work,

Here is one customization you will all need


Pagination (restricting how many comments appear before it creates another page)

1. Log into the forum admin panel and navigate to:

General\Configuration

2. You will obviously have the code for the profile comments their, Change the code from

Code:

<div class=js-kit-comments permalink=></div>

To

Code:

<div class=js-kit-comments paginate=5 permalink=></div>

(Change the number from 5 to however many comments you want to appear before it creates a new page)

3. Press "Save"

Now when you have 5 (Or a set number you chose) the profile comments section will create a new page and there will be a link to show however many pages have been created.



If you have any issues with this tutorial please PM me, If you dont get an answer or i'm not online please refer to the customization guide on JS-Kits.com or contact their support team, they are really nice


Links:

PM Me
JS-Kits - Customization Guide
JS-Kits - Administrator's Guide
JS-Kits Support Team - support@js-kit.com

Regards







Craig