Guests only center block

[shadrach]

I want to make a block that appears only for non-registered people, not even for the admins. Is this possible to do? And I'd like it to even be there when they go into the forums section.

[Thurnok]

Yes, it is possible.

• Make it a phpblock
  
• Select Do not use title/frame in block options
  
• Select Do not allow block to collapse in block options
  
• Select it to display for Guests only (membergroups that can see this block)
  
• Make sure you use echo statements for items you want displayed since the block is a php block
  
• Select NO to Hide center panel when in forum from TinyPortal Settings in ACP
  
• Use the following framework code inside your block
  

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// needed global var
global $context;
// only display stuff if is a guest user (this will prevent Admin's from seeing as well)
if ($context['user']['is_guest']){
  // put all your display code here... some examples follow (replace examples with your own stuff)
  echo 'This text will be displayed to guests only!<br />';
  echo 'You can put any HTML in here as well, just do not use<br />';
  echo 'Any single quotes within the echo statements, or if you<br />';
  echo 'need to, make sure you escape them using the backslash<br />';
  echo 'Example, I can\'t see why the sky is blue!<br />';
}


[whatever]

Simply, make a center block (bbc/html, php or whatever you want to use) and set it for guests only. To make it appear on every page, do nothing: it appears everywhere as default.

[G6Cad]

Simply, make a center block (bbc/html, php or whatever you want to use) and set it for guests only. To make it appear on every page, do nothing: it appears everywhere as default.

You missing the request he wanted, NOT show for any one exept NON registerd, Admins included.
Your way Admins will see the block/article at all times

[stormlrd]

true but that should be a small sacrifice without major recoding which is what it would require elsewise.

[Thurnok]

Shouldn't require major recoding.  If he uses my example, he should be fine.  If it is HTML, simply do a search for single quotes and escape them, then plug the result into an echo ''; statement.

[shadrach]

Its a block specifically to annoy people to the point where they just register rather than have to see it.
Oh, and thanks Thurnok

Edit: I get this error when I use that code:
Parse error: syntax error, unexpected '>' in /home/fullarmo/public_html/Sources/Load.php(1733) : eval()'d code(35) : eval()'d code on line 12
This is exactly what I have:

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// needed global var
global $context;
// only display stuff if is a guest user (this will prevent Admin's from seeing as well)
if ($context['user']['is_guest']){
  // put all your display code here... some examples follow (replace examples with your own stuff)
  echo 'Welcome to Distorted Logic, your number one spot for GFX.<br />';
  echo 'If you are seeing this message, then you are currently viewing the site as a guest which only gives you limited access to many of the sites great features. By joining, you will recieve the following benefits;<br />';
  echo '<br />';
  echo '# This annoying message will be gone ;)<br />';
  echo '# You will be given the ability to post, create threads, show off your art work, PM or chat with other other users and respond to polls. <br />';
  echo '# Access to great tutorials.<br />';
  echo '<br />';
  echo "Registration is very easy, quick, and everything is free. Sign up today!<br />';
}


[Thurnok]

[shameless plug]
ah... well, you should try my Guest Page View Limit block. 
[/shameless plug]

[Thurnok]

Your last echo line you used a double quote to start it, and a single quote to end it:

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  echo "Registration is very easy, quick, and everything is free. Sign up today!<br />';

Change it to:

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  echo 'Registration is very easy, quick, and everything is free. Sign up today!<br />';


[shadrach]

That fixed it thanks!!
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