bryce alvord
5 years ago
OSSN MENTION USERS COMPONENT
This component enables a user to mention other users in posts and comments by using the syntax @Full Name or conditionally @username and that will send the mentioned user a notification telling them that they were mentioned in a post or comment with a link to that item.
This can be used in conjunction with the Display Username component as of v1.2 if you want to display usernames and mention @username instead of display Full Name and mention @Full Name. It will dynamically switch based whether or not the Display Username component is installed and turned on. You can find more info on it here: https://www.opensource-socialnetwork.org/component/view/3065/display-username
When mentioning usernames using the Display Username component the exact casing must be used to match the user.
When mentioning user full names the casing DOES matter as that can help find uniqueness.
Mentions are not limited to the friends of the user, the entire user base can be mentioned
Multiple mentions can be done in a post or comment.
CHANGE LOG
-------------------1.9.1------------------
Added ability to parse off trailing '(apostrophe) and 's for use in plurals and ownership
Added recommended method and hooks from Z-Man
-------------------1.9--------------------
Added 'ossn:notifications:mention:post:created' to en locale
Added 'ossn:notifications:mention:comment:created' to en locale
Renamed init method from basic name to prevent potential collision with other components
POSSIBLE ENHANCEMENTS
No UI based on prototype having significant cons
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Bryce alvord
Replied 5 years ago
William, I need a detailed explanation of exactly what you are trying and whether or not you are using the Display Username component. Also what version of the component you have and your OSSN version.
William Silva
Replied 5 years ago
I can't mention friends .... is it really working ???
Bryce alvord
Replied 5 years ago
Hi AJ, this component works by a user typing the "@" character followed by the intended users name or if you have the user name it will use that. Remember to type it exactly as you see it online. An example would be @Aj andang
That's about it
Aj andang
Replied 5 years ago
Hi can I know how this component works I try to install it to my website but nothing happens thank you.
Johannes Genberg
Replied 5 years ago
@Zman
Sorry, I havn't been online much the last week. Yes, I have done exactly that, but it doesn't matter anymore as I was able to install 1.9.1 just fine.
Michael Zülsdorff
Replied 5 years ago
@Johannes
It makes no sense to report an issue if you are not willing to co-operate.
So please answer my question or your posting will be removed.
Michael Zülsdorff
Replied 5 years ago
I agree the installer could be more foolproof, and this is already on the to-do list for a future release. Until then, the only thing I can do is keep repeating: Guys, read the documentation!
Because this IS in fact mentioned in
https://www.opensource-socialnetwork.org/wiki/view/2006/how-to-install-and-update-components
Bryce alvord
Replied 5 years ago
Good point Z-Man, you do have to delete the old component before installing the new one. This is true in general and doesnt delete data associated with the component, just deletes the files and entry in the db.
Distracted Thought: What if the cominstaller actually installed the component to a temp directory to make sure it would install successfully (aka, its a valid package), then deleted the original component directory by the same ID, and finally renamed the temp directory from tempComponentName to ComponentName completing the circle in one step making it an upgrade if installed process too.
Bryce alvord
Replied 5 years ago
new version uploaded!
Michael Zülsdorff
Replied 5 years ago
Did you remove the former release before trying to install 1.9?
"Upload error"? Please tell us the exact error message and/or provide your error log.
