Currently running BP 2.6.1.1 WP 4.53 using twenty twelve child theme. I have incorporated many plugins to get the features desired for my private social network. The more I late about BP and how flexible it really it the more I have been working to apply the best practices regarding plugin use to the development of the site. Leading me to the questions -what features of BP are best extended or custoomized using plugins and what features are best extended customized using code snippets in the available tools for customization bp-custom and functions files?
Thanks in advance to the incredible people who share their expertise and experiments here for to the benefit of the rest of us. Something I hope to do and my skills in this area develops.
Sorry if this apoears twice 🙂 connectivity issues
Lets say I want to compose a PM to user Jenn. Once I type in Je, is there a way to see suggestions for users with names that start with Je, or is there a way to add a directory/address book? Thanks
Thx *danbp*
With define( ‘BP_GROUPS_DEFAULT_EXTENSION’, ‘members’ ); the default tab for all groups (private and public) DOES change.
But if the user is not a member of a private group, he cannot see the group’s page to request a membership. However, if the user is already a member of private group, of course everything is OK and the default tab is changed as the same as the public groups.
If I don’t remove ‘home’ tab in the group pages, then everything is fine though!
@marcono,
of course that define works also for private groups ! Has nothing to do with group status.
If it really dosn’t work for you, you have an error somewhere, but current home tab is not related to group privacy. Members access is restricted, not the output.
define( 'BP_GROUPS_DEFAULT_EXTENSION', 'members' );
Thank you *danbp*, a lot!
Yes I wanted to do it for all group. define( 'BP_GROUPS_DEFAULT_EXTENSION', 'members' ); works perfectly. But, not for private groups, i.e. if you click on the group which is private, it will not be available.
‘danbp’ your codes work great!
One thing, though, since I removed the ‘home’ item in groups, now if I create a private group or click on a public group icon, the group page will not be available!
I think it is because the ‘home’ item has remained as the default page for the group pages!? I changed my profile default page with ‘define(‘BP_DEFAULT_COMPONENT’, ‘profile’ );’ but it seems for changing group default tab story is different, so I used code suggested here: https://buddypress.org/support/topic/changing-group-tab-display-defaults/
But still no success!?
Is there a way to let members choose if other members can message them?
Hi,
I have the BuddyPress 2.6.1.1 and Buddyblock from Philopress v1.6. I wanted to remove the private message and block button on the members directory so that I would only see the Add Friend button.
I’ve seen this on the template <?php do_action( 'bp_directory_members_actions' ); ?> However, it does remove all of the actions. I only need the Add Friend Button to appear on the members directory can anyone help me please?
Thank you.
I have a BuddyPress site with Paid Memberships Pro. I currently have 3 different membership levels, say A, B, and C. If possible, I’d like to be able to control the “social interaction” (e.g. view profile, friend, block, private message, etc.) between the membership levels, such that:
– A can socially interact with A, B and C
– B can socially interact with A, B and C
– C can socially interact with A and B, but NOT with C (C-to-C interaction is not allowed)
Can this be done natively in BuddyPress or Paid Memberships Pro? Or is there a plugin that can help me handle this?
Wordpress Version 4.5.3
BuddyPress Version 2.6.1.1
Paid Memberships Pro Version 1.8.9.3
Hi,
I’ve been wanting to change the private messaging with BuddyPress on my site. I want to achieve that when a member sends a private message, the recipient’s conversation will automatically refresh and see that message.
Is this possible to achieve with ajax. PS: Like fb messaging where the conversations always get updated without refresh.
Thanks.
BuddyPress 2.6.0
Thank Sharmavishal,
I would like to provide the dashboard or a private page for the group where only users of that group will be able to download the package, it’s not digital download it is just a zipped folder they will have to download.
the problem with BuddyPress is that when you create a private group, they can be seen by other users who aren’t in the group even though they can’t view their information but due to competition purpose I don’t want to allow other members to see all the groups. I want only members who are in that group to be able to see their group and I would like to allow the group administrator to add users on the front page, not by invitation. I would also like to remove that site activity panel because I don’t want to appear like a social network and I don’t want to allow comment.
is there a plugin or a way to customize BuddyPress to meet with this requirement
Thanks
rest all can be done with buddypress private groups….regarding this “view the package we sent them and be able to download them” do you want to offer digital downloads?
Hello,
I am using WordPress 4.4.4 and BuddyPress 2.6.0
I am working on a project whereby users will fill the form and we will register them manually after registering them we will create their group. we will set the group administrator and he will add members in his groups through the group dashboard, not the back-end dashboard. as we want to group our users in groups we want to create their private dashboard where they will be able to view the package we sent them and be able to download them, they will be able to trace also the previous package we sent them. note that the groups are private, users of the website can’t see other groups except the one he belongs to and he can’t see other users within the same group.
I was wondering if there is a way i can modify BuddyPress groups to achieve this
I appreciate any help
Thanks
@r-a-y I’ll provide you with developer’s contacts in a private message for more efficient work, because I’m just a newcomer and not sure I can be helpful here further.
1. Is there a way to make the new message instantly appear in the conversation.
2. In the notification, the message displayed is ‘Array’ and when i refresh the page the message goes normal.
See the image below:
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Thanks for clarifying that was very helpful. I have not turned on private messages so this works really well as a solution for me.
So Buddypress has a messaging system so that uses can communicate privately. This is a great feature but what if users want to have a quick conversation? Chat is the only option. There are a few third party plugins available but it would be better if this was built in feature. It is one of the most requested features see https://mercime.github.io/BuddyPress-2015-survey-results/feature-requests-table.html I know it requires hard work but a question to Budypress developers – do you have any plans of adding a built in chat system?
Just curious
1. In BuddyPress, we by default get to see member page. I want to know how to redirect someone who is logging in/ new user after registration to News feed?
search for login redirect plugins for buddypress
2. I want to keep those wall, timeline and all in menu bar instead of profile tab. How to do that?
check wp admin bar codex or associated plugins
3. I am unable to hide admin bar/ that WordPress logo bar for non-admin user. no plugin helping me out.
am aware of atleast 2 plugins which are working for me. u need to test/check which ones work with ur theme/setup
4. how to make the menu such that signed in user can see log out button and other sign in/ register?
via buddypress components in the menus. logged in and logged out menu links
5. how to enable realtime notification and instant messaging private n groups both?
notification is already there and its real time. i belive there is a group chat plugin for buddypress as well
6. how to remove show dropdown menu in profile
that would depend on ur theme which u are using
PS:- I don’t know PHP much. moreover, I cannot afford to hire someone.
then this would take much time and effort to customise it as per ur needs
start from here
Configure BuddyPress
hello there!
I am new to BuddyPress.
1. In BuddyPress, we by default get to see member page. I want to know how to redirect someone who is logging in/ new user after registration to News feed?
2. I want to keep those wall, timeline and all in menu bar instead of profile tab. How to do that?
3. I am unable to hide admin bar/ that WordPress logo bar for non-admin user. no plugin helping me out.
4. how to make the menu such that signed in user can see log out button and other sign in/ register?
5. how to enable realtime notification and instant messaging private n groups both?
6. how to remove show dropdown menu in profile
PS:- I don’t know PHP much. moreover, I cannot afford to hire someone.
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thanks for reply and not, this screen is from private browsing with firefox.
dev (firebug) cannot help me, this menu is present just for max 1second 😐
If you want to use forums, you should use bbPress instead.
bbPress = forums plugin
BuddyPress = community plugin (member profiles, user groups, private messaging, notifications)
You can use both, but if a forum is all you need, then use bbPress.
I personally am not sure why you would move from phpBB. Installing WordPress just to use a WordPress forum plugin is not the best way to go about things unless you need to blog and use specific WordPress functionality on your site.
well.. i haven’t updatet Buddypress nor have I installed the beta version. But somehow the problem is solved. I had a problem with MyCred as well and they mentioned something about the plugin “user role editor”. Somehow it (or i did by mistake) change the admin role. So maybe this had something to do with the private message issue as well?
If not it was a theme issue because we did receive a update from the theme.
Anyway. thank you all for helping me with this problem
Many topics about this question are already on the forum. You can also read here to get an idea.
Wait it seems this was caused by me not setting friend connections and private message in buddypress settings..
Thanks @sharmavishal
I think i’m gonna wait for the update release. THe @mentions work on the activity feed so it’s just the private message error. I hope that will solve it. If not i will have to start searching again 🙂
Again thanks for all the help!
