Random Song of the Day

[Felix2]

Okay, technically, random song whenever the page is loaded, but it adds a nice effect to websites.
While not a new concept by any means, this code will let one add music to their forum.

Activate the Site Builder
Add a Static HTML Module
Edit the module

Add this code.
The vb conditional code ensures that the player only appears to registered users logged into the forum.
You can build your list as long as you like, you just have to make a few adjustments.
/Media_Server/Song_of_the_Day/ sets the location of your mp3 files.
The variables set the name of the mp3's. Don't use spaces or special characters.
You will also have to add more X= values. Note that the X value uses zero.
Also, if you do not want the music to start on load, then change autoplay="" to autoplay="false"

<!-- Start Background Music Player -->

[COLOR=#FF0000]<vb:if condition="is_member_of($user, 2)">[/COLOR]
<center>
<script>
<!--
[COLOR=#00FF00]var sound1="Brazil.mp3"
var sound2="Big_Balls.mp3"
var sound3="Night_Life.mp3"
var sound4="Kiss.mp3"
var sound5="Futures.mp3"[/COLOR]
var x=Math.round(Math.random()*4)
if ([B]x=[/B]=0) x=sound1
else if (x==1) x=sound2
else if (x==2) x=sound3
else if (x==3) x=sound4
else [B]x=[/B]sound5
document.write('<audio [B]autoplay=""[/B] controls="" preload=""><source src='+'"[COLOR=#0000CD]/Media_Server/Song_of_the_Day/[/COLOR]'+x+'"'+'type="audio/mpeg"></audio>')
//-->
</script>
</center>

   [COLOR=#FF0000] </vb:if>[/COLOR]

<!-- End Background Music Player -->

Save and reload.
The player will look slightly different in various browsers.
This is how it appears in Firefox.

[glennrocksvb]

vB conditional code does not work in Static HTML module. You have to use an Ad module which allows conditional code.

[Felix2]

vB conditional code does not work in Static HTML module. You have to use an Ad module which allows conditional code.

Hmmm, works just fine for me, as the snapshots show.
Module HTML.
Song player shows when logged into the forum.
When logged out, it doesn't show.
Tested to work on vB5.1.0 - 5.2.1

If you use an Ad module, since vB broke them back in what was it 5.1.0, it can screw up your SQL database, and it doesn't appear the same. Often without collapse controls.

[glennrocksvb]

Maybe it works for you because as you said your site was "heavily modified with my own PHP code throughout"?

[Felix2]

Maybe it works for you because as you said your site was "heavily modified with my own PHP code throughout"?

It is certainly possible. If so, I should try to locate the change and post it. Would benefit users as I see a lot of them asking how can I hide this or that from guests.
7PM here and I'm working the grill.
Will check the Module code out later and get back on this.
Contrariwise, why is it you think the conditional will not work? Just curious.

[Felix2]

Ah, you were correct. The widget fails to use the vb conditional as is. Something I changed, according to my notes, about 2 and a half years ago.
In Templates, widget_statichtml, I added <vb:if condition="is_member_of($user, 2)"> as the first line and </vb:if> as the last line. THIS prevents guests from seeing the module.
That makes the ones in the code redundant. I left it there in the event vB ever fixed its widget, but they never did.

[glennrocksvb]

Static HTML module is only intended to use static HTML as its name implies. It is by design vB code conditional is not supported in HTML modules. I'm not sure if vB will ever change that design. If ever they implement the usergroup permission check, it would be for all modules (not just HTML module) and it would be in module configuration.

[Felix2]

If ever they implement the usergroup permission check, it would be for all modules (not just HTML module) and it would be in module configuration.

That's a tree I've been barking up for years now, that they should do ALL modules with permissions. Especially given the ones without are at severe risk of exploitation by non-members/unregistered users, and, because so many people request to be able to block modules from guests.
Its sort of like putting a big ol' lock on the front door but leaving the windows wide open and calling the house secure.

[glennrocksvb]

You all should vote for this feature to help make this happen.

http://tracker.vbulletin.com/browse/VBV-1820

You could also comment on that JIRA entry to make your opinions heard.

Felix2 I totally agree with your comments and rants but if they are not directed towards who can make this happen, then you're barking on the wrong tree.