[@karmatosed Moderator 14 years, 10 months ago]

Can we have a sanity check with a test n your site using the default BuddyPress theme? I know it can be a big ask just like in this case to see if that helps find out if theme or function so to speak.

[@karmatosed Moderator 14 years, 10 months ago]

Any BuddyPress page can be referenced in the child theme so you can still make use of the structure and update. If not usually you can get around things with a function.

All that said I would highlight the changes in 1.3 with the theme and also moving forward – it’s an area fairly open to trac tickets and patches. If you think something could be done another way then that is probably the best route.

[@karmatosed Moderator 14 years, 10 months ago]

Threaded comments are built into WordPress and therefore BuddyPress but not in the forum section currently.

I’m not aware of this being on the roadmap but I did find a thread around the similar topic that may be of use to you.

https://buddypress.org/community/groups/creating-extending/forum/topic/threaded-forum-posts/

[@karmatosed Moderator 14 years, 10 months ago]

Also check under settings if your register page exists still, that may have been removed. Sorry for adding new thread the forum is having a grumpy so won’t let me edit

[@karmatosed Moderator 14 years, 10 months ago]

Whilst a link to your site would help in seeing specifics… Off hand I’d be thinking have you installed a plugin or perhaps changed your perm links / .htaccess somehow?

[@karmatosed Moderator 14 years, 10 months ago]

I’m not 100% sure which plugin you mean I assume the WPMU DEV Membership Lite one? If so there is probably going to be a better method of knowing more by going to the wordpress.org forums and creating a post. You may also find your questions answered here: https://wordpress.org/tags/membership?forum_id=10

[@karmatosed Moderator 14 years, 10 months ago]

I assume you mean how can I edit the file and yes you would need like James suggests an editor for this. You don’t have to use dreamweaver though you can even use any text editor just remember to save as .php as that will be the name of the file.

More to the question would be what section do you want to edit as you say 3 there in your list?

[@karmatosed Moderator 14 years, 10 months ago]

Should be a case hopefully of grabbing a member then just doing a random and time restriction to that. I’ve not done it so theorising along with you about how it could be done.

1. Have a theme option you simple add the name then output in your theme files – simple manual method so of course requires more intervention. Does ensure they are valid to be featured in sense could use a reward / community builder.

2. Have a random function with a timer – less about featured more showing random member to me.

[@karmatosed Moderator 14 years, 10 months ago]

Not sure how updated this is but… : https://buddypress.org/community/groups/buddypress-group-documents/ – more for groups though.

https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/buddypress-activity-plus/ may also be something useful to you.

Whatever method you go it’s going to be a plugin route really to get that working for all you list.

[@karmatosed Moderator 14 years, 10 months ago]

Could you provide a link to your site please so we can see?

You should be able to see all members under the members tab however could depend on your theme and / or plugins you have along with your install.

Could you also please try using the BuddyPress default theme as that may be a good gauge – I understand if that isn’t possible?

[@karmatosed Moderator 14 years, 10 months ago]

Hmmm sounds to me like a custom code or plugin would be required for that. It certainly isn’t built in sorry.

[@karmatosed Moderator 14 years, 10 months ago]

My first thought would be what theme are you using? If not the default BuddyPress one try that if you are able and see if you get the same result.

It would probably help to get a little more information too please. What version of WordPress and BuddyPress are you using? If possible a link to you site too could help.

[@karmatosed Moderator 14 years, 10 months ago]

I haven’t tested it and suggest you use with caution however: http://www.code-zen.net/2010/my-groups-widget-for-buddypress/

This also is an older bit of code so may not even work on latest BuddyPress. If you back up properly before you use it may be worth a shot though and even may be able to lead you into a way to adapt to your needs if it doesn’t work fully.

[@karmatosed Moderator 14 years, 10 months ago]

I’ve got same… also weirdly I can’t edit my own posts.

[@karmatosed Moderator 14 years, 10 months ago]

Just so we can do a sanity check have you under settings enabled Groups for BuddyPress? I assume the answer to this would be yes as you can get to that page.

I also assume you have the permlinks set up and everything else works correctly?

I also assume you updated the theme to the latest version available or if your own theme made sure it’s updated with any recent changes?

It sounds a little drastic but as a sanity check what happens using the default theme for BuddyPress? My thoughts are this is could be a theme issue. Also if you have access to your PHP logs are there any errors in it when you create a page and it fails?

[@karmatosed Moderator 14 years, 10 months ago]

You could take a slightly different approach and hide the content but keep the tab: https://buddypress.org/community/groups/how-to-and-troubleshooting/forum/topic/hiding-activity-content-for-non-logged-users/

There is also this (I’ve not used it though): https://buddypress.org/community/groups/private-buddypress/activity/

As for the second bit.. which plugin are you using?

[@karmatosed Moderator 14 years, 10 months ago]

I think this post is something similar to what you are asking: https://buddypress.org/community/groups/how-to-and-troubleshooting/forum/topic/make-groups-visibile-but-invite-only/

[@karmatosed Moderator 14 years, 10 months ago]

Oddly.. not seeming able to edit things but bottom line is CSS probably won’t fully do the expanse of what you want those links should send you in the right direction though.

[@karmatosed Moderator 14 years, 10 months ago]

This post probably expands a bit more what you can do:

https://buddypress.org/community/groups/how-to-and-troubleshooting/forum/topic/trying-to-alter-layout-of-bp_activity_action

See this bit specifically which I ‘think’ will fit for you:

https://buddypress.org/community/groups/how-to-and-troubleshooting/forum/topic/trying-to-alter-layout-of-bp_activity_action#post-48899

[@karmatosed Moderator 15 years ago]

That rocks just submitted 2 patches – great to get involved in patching thank you.

[@karmatosed Moderator 15 years ago]

@MrMaz, @Bowromir: I’m up for linking up about UI / design on the default theme, buddypress.org and also back end admin interface. As I come from a UI and design / front end more should fit in hopefully with those already volunteering. I would love to get involved in both parts and have done a small amount with some sketches for the dashboard previously for @djPaul.

As previously discussed I would like to suggest the formation of the BuddyPress UI/design team. I think in BuddyPress’s case it should include the default theme as that is the main along with admin UI experience most get.

I am also happy to get involved in CSS documentation which I think is a key issue. I actually think it should all stay in one file but be documented and commented so that it’s easy to navigate and find content. I have done some clean up on the CSS before but suggest this goes deeper with commenting and better organisation. I would like to take that task on even with the default theme as think will benefit others – assuming it’s not being done already.

[@karmatosed Moderator 15 years, 1 month ago]

TIs me Love to see it pass and trying out the next version.

[@karmatosed Moderator 15 years, 3 months ago]

Like the layout nice and clean lines also the subtle highlight colour really works well. I do see a little bit of weirdness with the last pagination button and firefox though. Aside from that loving the pagination styling.

[@karmatosed Moderator 15 years, 4 months ago]

I like the menu drop down and the way it’s reflected in the customised labelled BuddyPress buttons. I’m a sucker for little touches like that. Really nice clean layout too which wins me over from the start. Less plugins more focus on the ones you need is always good I reckon.

[@karmatosed Moderator 15 years, 4 months ago]

Would it be possible to see a link to your site? I’m initially thinking something design wise has impacted on the sign up button somehow be it scripting or displaying.