Hello everyone,
I have recently developed my first Moodle plugin Global Message. I have added the plugin into the Modules and Plugin area.
The plugin enables a Moodle administrator to create automatic pop-up messages to appear for the users depending on the rules applied to each message.
All feedback is welcomed.
Thanks in advance
Mohamed
It looks great. You did a good work.
Is there any option to use with the html standar editor?
Thanks in advance
Thanks.
Currently it does not work with the standard html editor. But If I got some free time, I will work on this issue.
Cheers
Mohamed
hey wat is d backend requird for this pluggin?? do we need ajax??
Hi sonali
It works in Postgres and MySQL database.
Ajax is not something to install. It is part of any browser (i.e. internet explorer, Firefix, Chrome, Safari, etc...).
Javascript must be turn on in your browser. It is by default, unless you have turned off.
Mohamed
Mohamed,
I have installed this but it does not allow me to save anything.
I have tried to create a deisgn, whcih does work when clicking on the Show/Hide Design button, but get a warning message saying "Message Design could not be saved. Please try again." when trying to save (several times).
Also, when trying to create a message, I cannot type anything in the standard WYSIWYG window (never mind the HTML editor), but I can in the extended WYSIWYG. However, when I return to the standard WYSIWYG window there is nothing there (but is viewable in the HTML editor window). Again I cannot save this as it sees nothing in the Description box.
Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Hi William
Currently it does not work with the standard html editor. But when I have some free time I will fix this issue.
For the error you are getting, turn the debuggin (Administration > Server >Debugging). select the developer option and debug display yes. Then refresh the plugin page and tell me if you see any error message at the top.
It might be that the extension tables are not installed.
Cheers
Mohamed
It was that the tables were not installed. Any suggestions?
I've tried adding your updated version, but the documentation still points to being the original version, so not sure if I have the new version or not, but I still have the same issue (which gives the impression that it's still the old version)
Thanks
I have the same problem. The installation script runs, and doesn't report any errors (even in debug mode), but it doesn't generate any tables. Do scripts in /local even have permission to create db tables? I thought they could just add/update columns on existing tables.
Great looking plugin though, I've been wanting something like this for a while, and just today sat down thinking I'd have to create it myself, when I came across yours. Does everything I wanted, and more. Hope I can get it working now!
Yes you can create tables from /local/ just follow the installation steps in the readme.txt
1. add the following code into /loca/db/upgrade.php
if ($result && $oldversion < [new version]) {
include_once $CFG->dirroot . '/local/globalmessage/lib/base.php';
$result = moo_globalmessage::install($db);
}
2.Increase local version number in /local/version.php
3. Copy the new version into [new version] in step 1.
4. Go to the notifications page to install this plugin.
Readme.txt has more details on how to install the module.
Thanks for your reply. I'd followed all the instructions on the readme first time though. I was installing for the first time, not upgrading. I ran the script on the notifications page, and it appeared to work (no errors), but no tables were created.
Just tried copying that code in, I increased the version number from 2011032201 to 2011032205 and copied that into the [latest version] place holder, but nothing shows up on notifications page and tables remain uncreated. Any chance of a SQL dump of the required table structure so I can get going with this while the install side of it is ironed out?
Hmmm. Maybe your database account in config.php does not have the permission to create the tables.
I have tested this module using Mysql and PostgreSql. Also, I have installed it in 3 different Moodle instances. I cannot see any problem with the instlation. Anyway here are the queries you need to create the module tables.
CREATE TABLE mdl_globalmessages ( id BIGINT(10) unsigned NOT NULL auto_increment, name VARCHAR(255) NOT NULL DEFAULT '', summary VARCHAR(255) DEFAULT NULL, description LONGTEXT NOT NULL, created BIGINT(11) unsigned NOT NULL, modified BIGINT(11) unsigned NOT NULL, status TINYINT(2) unsigned NOT NULL DEFAULT 0, design BIGINT(10) unsigned DEFAULT NULL, CONSTRAINT PRIMARY KEY (id) );
CREATE TABLE mdl_globalmessages_designs ( id BIGINT(10) unsigned NOT NULL auto_increment, name VARCHAR(255) NOT NULL DEFAULT '', height BIGINT(10) unsigned NOT NULL DEFAULT 400, width BIGINT(10) unsigned NOT NULL DEFAULT 400, bgcolor VARCHAR(100) DEFAULT NULL, bgimage MEDIUMTEXT, bgimageposition VARCHAR(255) DEFAULT NULL, bgimagerepeat VARCHAR(50) DEFAULT NULL, bordersize BIGINT(10) unsigned NOT NULL DEFAULT 0, bordercolor VARCHAR(100) DEFAULT NULL, bordershape VARCHAR(50) DEFAULT NULL, padding VARCHAR(255) DEFAULT NULL, innerpadding VARCHAR(255) DEFAULT NULL, CONSTRAINT PRIMARY KEY (id) );
CREATE TABLE mdl_globalmessages_rules ( id BIGINT(10) unsigned NOT NULL auto_increment, construct VARCHAR(10) NOT NULL DEFAULT '', leftside VARCHAR(255) NOT NULL DEFAULT '', operator VARCHAR(10) NOT NULL DEFAULT '', rightside VARCHAR(255) NOT NULL DEFAULT '', message BIGINT(10) unsigned DEFAULT NULL, CONSTRAINT PRIMARY KEY (id) )
Hi,
I think something is missing out in the zip file. I have installed the pluging in another Moodle site and it doesn't create any table. I did it with phpmyadmin.The db has the righ permissions.
It seems that an sql or xml file is not in the right folder or the code. Can you check it?
Thanks again.
I have checked the plugin code. Everything in the right place.
Check the installation steps, you might have files in wrong place. Make sure that you have the following files.
1. /local/settings.php
2. /local/db/upgrade.php
3./local/version.php
Cheers
In the folder for the Moodle 1.9 version is not db subdirectory. follow the installation instructions but I did not create tables. help
Using Moodle v1.9, plugin version v1.4.1.
The problem is with the db installation, that the readme file writes this:
a. If the file does not exist, then
- Copy the file /local/globalmessage/upgrade.php into local/db/
- Copy the file /local/globalmessage/version.php inot local/db/
Note, that you wrote, that user needs to copy /local/globalmessage/version.php inot local/db/
This is not working. Tables are not created.
If I copy version.php into /local/version.php, then tables are created.
Please fix this in the readme file.
Using Moodle v1.9.13, plugin version v1.4.1.
There is also a bug in the plugin.
In the mdl_globalmessages_rules table, the 'rightside' field content is not always saved, resulting an empty field.
This happens when I create a condition (between 2 dates):
| 1 | IF | Date | Greater than or equal to | saturday, 2 february 2013 | |
| 2 | AND | Date | Less than or equal to | tuesday, 5 february 2013 |
Please test creation of this condition, and check the values of the 'rightside' field.
Also note, that the plugin is not displaying any messages, if there is no rule created. I think messages should be displayed even, if there is no any rule created.
Please fix these bugs.
Thanks for reporting this typo error.
About the other 2 bugs:
1. Unsaved rules when selecting range dates. I'm unable to replicate it.
2. No message displaying, if there are not rules created. This is not a bug. This is how the plugin works. If you want to display message in all pages, you can add the following rule:
IF Course Greater than or equal to 0
Cheers
Mohamed
Check that you have the following code in /local/db/upgrade.php
if ($result && $oldversion < [new version]) {
include_once $CFG->dirroot . '/local/globalmessage/lib/base.php';
$result = moo_globalmessage::install($db);
}
And then, increase local version number in /local/version.php
Also, copy the /local/globalmessage/settings.php into /local/
Hope this help you to install the module
HI Mohamed,
I got the same problem, when trying to create new design, got the same message - "Message design could not be saved. Please try again". If you have any suggestions that can help.
Thanks
Ali
Hi Ali
Take the same steps as other people done.
There is a new version for this module. I have fixed the issue with Moodle standard html editor.
Thank you very much!
Hi,
When I'm going to write a new message the frame is too small and I cannot risize it. It's a theme problem because if I change to a standar theme it's ok. How can I solve that? Where? (scrolls?) See picture.
By the way, If you don't mind and noneone else do it, I'll translate into Spanish.
To enable scrolls open /local/globalmessage/assets/css/styles.css
Add this to the bottom of the fille
.yui-skin-sam .yui-panel .bd {
height: 300px; /*change the value to anything you like*/
overflow: auto;
}
You are welcome to make the Spanish translation.
Thanks again, it works nice.
But now when I send a message I've got this screen
I'm working in my pc as localhost, Ubuntu Linux, 10.04 and Moodle 1.9.10+
Where do you think I did a mistake?
Thats because the loader dialog uses the same class name as the message and design dialog.
To fix this replace what I have posted before with the following:
#gm-create-message-dialog .bd, #gm-design-message-dialog .bd {
height: 300px; /*change the value to anything you like*/
overflow: auto;
}
The above will limit the css to only message dialog and design dialog.
Hi, Thanks again.
I fixed it as you told me but it didn't work as it supossed to be.
So I have installed Moodle, a clean instalation is a server, Moodle 1.9.11+ and Debian 5.0.8 but I have the same issue, well it's a shorter screen but still waiting something.
Thanks.
Can I have access to your Moodle instance to check what is going wrong? If you can't, what browser do you use?
If possible install Firefox, and install the add-on firebug. Open firebug console (click on the bug icon from bottom left corner of the browser) and then try to submit a message. Send me a screenshot of the content outputted in the console.
Thanks, again
I tried with Chrome and it worked ok, then I went to Firefox again I opened Firebug and check everything, I tested and now it's working perfectly in Firefox. So, It's working.
I send you a Spanish translation of the interface. But the 'about' thing it's not under the lang folder so I cannot send a translation without changing that file. Would you like to consider to put it under /lang/en_utf8/ (/lang/es_utf8)?
/local/globalmessage/index.php?action=about&id=1
Thats good it is working
Thanks for the translation.
When I have some free time, I will move the content of the about page into the lang file. I will let you know when I am done by posting in this forum.
Cheers
Mohamed
I had the same problem, and it was because of the console.log line in your javascript. In firefox, if you have firebug installed, but not activated, the script stalls at this point. I removed all console.logs and it started working.
Thanks! I will check all of the javascript files and remove console.logs
Hi, after upgrading 'Global Message" I have an error. Here is the firebug screen.
Thanks again
Hi
The plugin works fine I have tested in two different servers. However, the console output in your screenshot does not look right. There are a lot of white spaces at the top of the response string.
The error is caused by string printed before the JSON code {"id": "1" ....}
Here is what you can do to debug your copy of the plugin.
1. Open the file /local/globalmessage/controllers/index.php
2. Scroll to the method "editrules_action"
3. Remove the following code:
if (!$this->is_ajax()) {
die;
}
4. Turn debuggin on Server > Debugging > Debug messages (select developer)
5. Set Display debug messages to Yes
6. Then open /local/globalmessage/index.php?action=index/editrules&id=1
Now you should see what has been printed before the JSON code and what is causing the problem.
Hope this helps
Ok, thank you
Don't worry so much. I discovered that the problem was in my theme, it has got some java stuff or css fighting with the pluging. I will check the whole theme.
I tested with a different theme and in a different server and it works fine.
I think I should change the lable from User ID to Username.
At first I used user ID but then I thought users might find it hard to know what is a user ID, so I changed the rule to use the username.
If you want to use the user ID not user name, you can create custom rule easily. Go to Global Messge Info > Custom Rule for the steps.
Here is a class rule for the user ID
defined('INTERNAL_ACCESS') or die;
class moo_globalmessage_model_rule_myuserid implements moo_globalmessage_model_rule_ruleinterface {
public function validate()
{
// validation logic
global $USER;
if ($USER->id == 2648) {
return 'true';
}
return 'false';
}
public function get_name()
{
return 'User ID Number';
}
public function get_keyname()
{
return 'myuserid';
}
}
Is this compatible with Moodle 2.0?
No, but I am working on it. It is not going to be available any time soon because I am so busy that I don't have free time to work on it.
There is a new version for this module. Includes Spanish translation from Nacho Aguilar.
Hi Mohamed,
in my 1.9.12 test environment everything is working well except the displayed message form (even with 400x400 not showing borders nor background color and text ever in one column).
(I´ve nearly finished German translation)
Joachim
Hi Joachim
I have installed 1.9.12+. The plugin work fine. Can you please post a screenshot of the design form.
It might be that you have entered incorrect color name, which resulted in border and background to not showing. Or, there might be a conflic with the message box styles and your Moodle theme. You can use Firebug (Firefox add-on) to inspect the message box html elements/styles.
Cheers
Hi Mohamed,
I´ve tried with other themes too, but same effect. It shows 'Design details saved' ...
But Firebug shows: ... <div id="gm-message.popup" style="width: 0px; height: 0px; display: block; ... and later: background: url("http://localhost:8888/moodle/lib/yui/assets/skins/sam/sprite.png") ...
Tks,
Joachim
Hi Joachim
I cannot see what may be wrong. It could be that the PHP version you have is different than the versions I have tested the plugin with. Do you know what is the PHP version?
I have made some modifications to the view class that might help you. Can you please replace the attached file (view.php) with the one you have in /local/globalmessage/lib/view.php
Hope this would solve the problem you have.
Cheers
Bingo!
That was it - now working very well. BTW my php version is 5.3.2.
Pls give me 2 days or 3 for completion German translation - still having another construction zone.
Thanks for help!
Joachim
Thanks for the translation.
Thanks for the translation.
salam alikom
i don't know how to make this plugin send a message to new students who didn't enroll in any course for let's say 10 days ? to say something like please enroll in a course.
ALAH ma3ak
Hi John
Install the new version 1.4.1. I have just found and fixed a bug related to the date rule!
I have attached a plugin that will do what you want. Just add it to the rule plugin folder '/local/globalmessage/models/rule/newstudent.php'
To make the message available for only 10 days starting Wednesday, 1 June 2011, the rules should be:
1. IF New Student Equal true
2. AND Date Less than Saturday, 11 June 2011
Hope this helps
Mohamed
thank you so much ya akhi
salam brother, i am having a lil issue here. everything that you gave me worked fine! except that everytime the new users login they see that message ? is there a way to see it only once ?
hi - this looks like a great addition to our moodle. I cannot however save anything. this is the degugging message...I think I have done all the file edits correctly. It says a table doesn't exist - but I am pretty sure I made all the edits... what did I do wrong?
oh, and I made the version number 2011032205 in both upgrade and version.php
Was that the right thing to do?
with firebug (consol) i get this error.
Version number in local/ directory is not specific to a plugin. The number can be vary for different people. Just make sure the version number in local/version.php is bigger than the previous number. And then open the notification page to install the tables.
The error messages you are seeing are because the plugin did not installed correctly.
Cheers
Hi
I have updated the plugin (attached) to fit your requirements. I have not tested it, so before installing the plugin in live site tested it in development site.
Replace the attached file with the one you have and then, create user profile fields:
1. short name must be: readnewstudentmessage
2. Name: can be anything you like.
3. Is this field required? No
4. Is this field locked? Yes
5. Should the data be unique? No
6. Display on signup page? No
7. Who is this field visible to? Not visible
8. Checked by default: No
Hope this helps
Hi Mohamed,
Does this work in moodle 2.0
Global Message 2 for Moodle 2 (Download).
This is a beta version
Mohamed,
Have you experienced issues with loading this plug-in onto an Oracle database? I am attempting to and am running into alot of errors and issues.
Thanks
I have tested the plugin with Postgresql and Mysql only. I don't use Oracle for my developments.
I tried installing this on Moodle 2.0.4+ under mod directory and had some problems.
#1 When I unzipped it in the mod directory, it created a directory named ___MACOSX which interfered with installation (Admin, Notifications)
#2 After renaming the above directory to take it out of the configuration, I get the following message:
Plugin "mod_globalmessage" is defective or outdated, can not continue, sorry.
I fixed the install:
1. inside version.php, change '$plugin' to '$module' in both entries and added cron entry (see below)
$module->version = 2010022403;
$module->requires = 2010080300; // Requires this Moodle version $module->cron = 0; // Period for cron to check this module (secs)
2. Fixed the lang error by renaming the language pack.
/mod/globalmessage/lang/en
renamed 'local_globalmessage.php' to 'globalmessage.php'
Now it installs, but I cannot find the feature under frontpage or anywhere else?
Anyone else want to pick this up and help? I've never written or worked a mod, just following the error trail...
- John
Hi
This is a local plugin not a mod (activity) plugin. To install it you have to place the folder "globalmessage' into /local/ directory.
From where you have downloaded the plugin zip file? from the new plugin database or the old one?
The version 2.0.0 (works in Moodle 2.0.0) in the new plugin database and the old one is a beta version that has not been tested.
The version 2.0.1 (works in Moolde 2.1+ only) which you can find in the new plugin database.
Read the file readme.txt for more details on how to install the plugin.
Cheers
I returned to delete my comments about reworking the files as I now see 'local' as the install directory, but see you commented already. Thanks!
When I read 'local directory' to me it means on your local computer. From habit, I just ignored that wording
Here is some helpful info for the beta:
1. Yes, I am using the downloaded version for 2.0 (beta, apparently)
2. After uploading the zip file to the server, /local directory and unzipping it, it creates a '__MACOSX' directory that must be deleted (else Moodle tries to install it and gives an error). This file should be removed from the zip file.
3. Once the '__MACOSX' directory is removed, go to Admin, Notifications and the upgrade screen comes up (with the currently installed plugins). Be advised, although Globalmessage will not be listed, after hitting UPGRADE button, it installs successfully !
4. Under SITE ADMINISTRATION, FRONT PAGE, Global Message will show as an option. It appears to be working in version 2.0.4+ but I won't know for sure if it displays the popup until users come on tomorrow.
So good news! So far, with that minor extra directory issue corrected (delete the '__MACOSX' directory), it installs and seems to function!
Now to see if it pops up the message for users.
Also- is there a way to restrict the message to only a certain profile? For example, to show certain messages only to Teachers, some only to Students, etc?
I really like this plugin and want to see it work. Thanks for making it!
I'll let you know tomorrow how it works with users.
- John
Hi John
Yes you can create different custom roles.
There is a specific section "Global Message Info" to show you how to create custom roles. It require PHP knowledge to do so.
Also, make sure you have the following code placed just before </body> tag in your theme file
<?php include_once $CFG->dirroot . '/local/globalmessage/lib/base.php'; moo_globalmessage::show_message(); ?>
Sorry, can you tell me into which theme file? I don't know the theme structures yet
ETA{Never mind, I found your explanation in the readme.txt file and added it to the theme frontpage.php file}
About the roles- I wanted to use the roles already in the system, I don't need it custom. Or do you mean to add the capabilities of using roles? It would be nice to allow it to pull the role info from the configured roles in the system.
Thanks.
- John
ETA{Never mind, I found your explanation in the readme.txt file and added it to the theme frontpage.php file}
With this only pages that uses frontpage.php will have the plugin enabled. Other pages that uses standard.php file will not have the plugin enabled.
About the custom rules, I am not talking about Moodle core capabilities and roles. When you setup a message you define how, when, or for who to display the message from the "Edit Message Rules"
Example, If Course ID Equal to 3 then show message to current logged in user.
If you wan to show certain messages only to Teachers, some only to Students, etc, then you need to create custom rule. The details for creating the custom rule can be found in Global Message Info section > tab Custom Rules.
Cheers
Thanks. Currently you can't but I will add it to my todo list for future version.
Great module -thank you.
I'm not sure how you get a message to only show once for a given user. Do I have to create a custom rule for this? If so How?
Also, the message window has no indication to show how to close it, though when the mouse pointer is over the top right corner it changes and clicking does close the window. Is there some image missing? I did find a reference to an image in
moodle/lib/yui/2.8.2/build/assets/skins/sam/sprite.png
which refers to an old yui2 library (moodle2.1 uses 2.9.0)
Thanks
Hi John
Yes there is a close image. I will fix the plugin as soon as I can. thanks for that.
The message show once per user session. If you want it to show one time only, then you would need to create a plugin (the help section has the details on how to create it) and then you would need a table or somewhere to store the status of the message if it has been viewed by the user or not.
Cheers
Hi Mohamed,
Thanks for the help.
I am considering writing a new rule and would create a new table with userid and message id so that I coud add an entry when the user views it but how would I get the id of the current message?
Hi John
I am not sure if I understood what you want.
But when a message viewed to a user the plugin record the message id in $USER->globalmessage. This holds an array of messages ids viewed by the logged in user.
You could loop this array and insert the message ids into your table.
Cheers
mohamed
Thanks Mohamed -that's just what I wanted.
The missing image fixed in the new version 2.0.2
Hi,
Thanks again for this wonderful plugin.
We have several moodle sites working quite well in different servers. We're still using Moodle 1,9,10+. In some of them the plugin works fine but in another one which it's in a different server (I thought I had the same configuration) it doesn't work. When I try to add a rule I have nothing. This is a screen with Firebug.
I'm lost. What can I do?
Thaks in advance
Hi Nacho
There is white space at the top of the JSON string. This white space makes the JSON format incorrect. It could be a hidden error message or white space at the top of the theme.
turn debugging on and try again. Hopefully it will show what is wrong.
Hi Mohamed,
Thanks again for your quickly answer. You are right. There is something at the top of the theme, see attachement. However If I switch on debugging or I change the theme, the site doesn't show any error. But if I change language from Spanish (es_utf8) to English (en_utf) on the Moodle site, it works right. So where can I find that string? Do you have any idea?
Thanks in advance.
It's possibly in your Spanish language file. Make sure there are no spaces or lines at the top of the file before <?php and remove the closing tag if exists from the end of the file ?>
Thanks, we solved. It was a problem with the Shoutbox block and some strings.
Hi Mohammed,
I've downloaded the version of global message for moodle 1.9 and have gone through the install process. I'm getting the "message can't be saved" error and have read through all the posts but don't know enough to follow the steps there. Is there an updated version of Global message for moodle 1.9 that resolves the issue? It's a great plugin that I'd like to use but just don't have enough knowledge to get it working.
Many thanks,
Martin
Hi Martin
It is possible that the database tables are not installed. How did you install the plugin? Do you have access to the database? If you do check that the plugin tables are exists (mdl_globalmessages, mdl_globalmessages_designs, mdl_globalmessages_rules ).
Cheers
Mohamed
Hi Mohammed, I installed the plugin from fresh following the install instructions in the package. I don't know how to access the database. I am a moodle admin for my site.
Thanks
Martin
Hi Mohamed. I have the same issue here. I am using Moodle 1.9.19, I followed the instructions from the readme file to have the plugin installed and when I logged in to Moodle as admin, I got the Global Message Settings page displayed, but no tables were created. I have checked the database and there are no global message tables in there. Is there a way to create these tables manually? is there anything else I can do? I like this plugin and I would like to start using it right away.
Create custom rule class that will return 'true' if the current logged in user is student or teacher. Use this custom rule for the message you want.
Thanks for your afford,this plugin is very useful.
It work perfectly in my test enviroment,(win2003+apache+php+mysql). but when I install the plugin followed the readme.txt in my product server(CentOS+Nginx+php+mysql). it show me the error belowe in firebug :
PS: the error still when I select another theme. and cannot pop setting-window when I click Edit rules.
thanks again.
When this error happens, it's possible there are whitespaces somewhere in your site. Turn the debugging and the error messages on and also check your theme files, language files, or any other files that get included from whitespaces
Thanks for your relay.
the current mode is for developer,and while clicking the "edit rule" .only JSON error from firebug , Moodle debug do not report any errors.
hi Mohamed,follow your instrution,Ichecked my theme file and language. also ,I turned on the debugging but have no error information. I cannot locate the position of the "whitespace" your mentioned.the error still exist, after read all reply about the plugin,.I want to know if the enviroment compatiable or not. The plugin is very useful for me .
I installed the plugin into another moodle (linux). report the same error.
so .please tell me what can do next .
thanks .
regards.
The other thing you can do is to compare php settings in the two enviroments you have (the local and the linux).
It is possible that you have magic_quotes_gpc "on" on your linux server. trun this setting off if it is.
Hello All,
I am having issues when I initially installed, the database tables were not created. I have deleted the direcory and files, and then re-uploaded in an attempt to "reinstall". Moodle does not see it as a fresh install. Also, I do not have direct access to the MySql, so I have to run the creation script to create tables. Any Ideas on how to get this done would be great!!!!
Thanks
Which version you are using? for Moodle 1.9 or Moodle 2.1
I am currently using Moodle version 1.9, but will be upgrading to 2.2 this weekend.
The version number of GM is: $local_version = 2011032202
1. Increase the value of the $local_version in /local/version.php
2. Open the file /local/db/upgrade.php and replace
if($result&&$oldversion<2011032200){
with
if($result&&$oldversion< put here the new local version number){
3. Navigate to the notification admin page to re-install it.
Hello Friends,
I want to use Global Messages and have moodles v. Moodle 2.0.2 (Build: 20110221) Does this version allow Global messages?
I instlalled once with a version that perhaps worked on 2.1. I'm not sure. But it didn;t work - except it looked like it installed. Anyway, I see there is a globalmessages2.zip and the question is will this one work with my version?
thanks
Tazo
There is a version of this plugin that works in Moodle 2.0 but it is not maintained.
http://jamandcheese-on-phptoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/globalmessage2.zip
Dear Mohamed,
We installed the latest version of the plugin. We are currently using Moodle 2.1.1
If doesn't throw any error, I can create a design, create a rule and add a message from the Global Message window. It seems working fine but does not show the message to any user, actually does not function.
I added this code to theme/mytheme/layout/general.php
<?php echo $OUTPUT->standard_end_of_body_html() ?>
<?php
include_once $CFG->dirroot . '/local/globalmessage/lib/base.php';
moo_globalmessage::show_message();
?>
Still does not function.
Do you have any suggestion?
We installed the older version of the plugin and now seems working.
Now the problem is; the plugin doesn't apply the css style. Just show the message with an exit button.
Any suggestions?
Solved with a different css thanks!
Hi Elif.
What older version of global message did you install?
Does any solution for moodle 2.2.1 exist ? I've been trying to install the new version of global message but it doesn't work.
Thanks.
Hi there
I have updated the plugin to work for Moodle 2.2.x
Latest version is 2.0.3
Cheers
I am using Moodle 1.9.11+ and I can not get global message to work..
I have followed all of the instructions posted here and have the same trouble..
"can not save" When I done the edits to version and upgrade php files the global message page does not exist...
Is there some way to get this to work?
Maybe an updated zip file of the program...
How can i create a custom rule in global message . in model->rule what should i write in the validation function.i want to show a message in a course for short attendance alert.when the attendance of the user in any course is less than 75 % then it should show the popup message in that course.
I have installed the new version 2.0.3 for 2.2 moodle, but the window doesnt show, on login.
This is in frontpage for theme:
<?php
include_once $CFG->dirroot . '/local/globalmessage/lib/base.php';
moo_globalmessage::show_message();
?>
I cannot see any errors? is it a yui version issue?
ls ../lib/yui/
2.9.0 3.4.1 license.txt phploader readme_moodle.txt
grep 2.8 globalmessage/assets/js/yui-selector.js
version: 2.8.2r1
}}},_getIdTokenIndex:function(D){for(var C=0,B
It is better if you use core theme rendere instead of inserting the above code in frontpage. see installation details: http://moodle.org/plugins/pluginversion.php?id=779
The popup window will show depending on your rules. The easiest way to test it is to create a popup message that is going to show in all pages. Rule (IF course ID equal or bigger than 0)
Also, clear you cache from (http://yourmoodle.com/admin/purgecaches.php) and untick cache javascript from (http://yourmoodle.com/admin/settings.php?section=ajax) then test the plugin. When everything is working as you expected, reselect the cache javascript setting.
Hope this helps
Wow! This is a great discussion!
I have installed the current version and its working perfectly fine.
Thank mohamed! Great work :D
-Sherwin
Hello everyone.
I have installed GlobalMessage plugin version 2011032202 for Moodle 1.9 on Moodle 1.9.7+ (Build 20100112) regarding procedure in readme.txt. Now 3 tables are exist in DB, but in Site Administration --> Front Page --> Global Message submenu there is only 'Global Message Settings' item. Items 'Global Messages' and 'Global Message Info' are absent.
When i'm trying to get that items through URL like http://<site>/local/globalmessage/index.php?id=1, I receive in some cases 'Access Denied' page, or just empty page.
What is the cause of collide with such issues?
Hi Larchen
Please trun the debugging (Site Administration > Server > Debugging) on (developer option)
Then try to open the plugin pages. You should see some error messages. Please copy & send them to me.
Cheers
Mohamed
Hello all - new moodle user alert.
I have installed local_globalmessage_moodle21_2011091502 on our moodle site which is version 2.2.3+. I have followed the steps in the readme.txt though I found out by trial and error that it was /theme/[theme name]/layout/embedded.php that I had to update, not default.php which is also in the layout folder.
The required tables did not get created automatically so I did that manually. Following the advice in the readme.txt I added local_ to the start of the table names, but globalmassage would not recognise them. I then created the tables without appending local_ to the name and they seem to be recognised now as I am not getting that error anymore.
Now however, when I go to Site administration/Front page/Global Message/Global Messages and select either of the two option buttons "Manage Message Designs" or "Create Global Message" the whole screen gets blanked over (screenshot). I can navigate the fields of the box using the tab key, but it's awkward and the tutor users are not going to find this very user friendly.
How can I fix this?
Hi Henriette
You are using a version of the plugin for Moodle 2.1 not Moodle 2.2. The issues you are having were fixed in the version 2011091503
The plugin CSS does not work well with the theme you are using. To remove the dark overlay:
1. Open ~/local/globalmessage/assets/js/manage.js
2. Search for:
// Instantiate the Dialog
this.dialog = new YAHOO.widget.Dialog(this.elementid,
{
modal: true,
3. Replace true to false.
Cheers Mohamed
Hello Mohamed, thank you for your quick response - and for creating this plugin!
I updated to version 2011091503 (shame-facedly as I should have checked what version was required, but it's a lesson for me) but unfortunately the same thing is still happening. I amended manage.js files as you recommended but that didn't make any difference.
Initially I didn’t think this was going to be a problem but I have since discovered that, because of this problem I can’t access any of the text editor functions at all, which is not great when you want big bold messages.
Also, is it possible to adjust where on the page the pop-up message appears? At present it is right at the top of the page (screenshot below).
There isn't a direct way to adjust the position of the popup.
The styles defined in moo_globalmessage_view::message_outter_styles() (file: ~/local/globalmessages/lib/view.php)
The styles:
display:block;position:fixed;top:20px;z-index: 90000;left:50%;
Cheers
Mohamed
For simple messages like 'Server Going Down For General Maintenance' I use the additional HTML under the appearance settings and add the customized code from http://www.hellobar.com
Works great for busy admins. No changes to core files and no worries during or after a Moodle version upgrade......why change core code and have to worry about plugin versions, theme settings, etc. etc. etc.
In addition, you don't have to worry about pop-up blockers, etc.
hi Mohamed,
i have successfull install this mod, but anyhow the globamessage view doesnt show correctly, i attach here the screenshot of the message i try
Hi Syed,
I think your theme css is in conflict with the css of the popup view of the globalmessage.
Cheers
Mohamed
Awesome plugin by the way! One issue I am having - I cannot delete any messages...the box pops up Are you sure you want to delete but when I try and click on Yes or No, nothing happens and I have to reload the page to get out of there. Running on 2.5 using Rocket theme.
Just to update - I can delete by hitting the enter button on my keyboard when the box pops up but cannot click on yes or no. If you try to click on the pop up, you can no longer hit enter on the keyboard.
I have not tested the plugin with Moodle 2.5 but I think your issue is css conflict. I will look into this sometimes today or tomorrow.
Thanks - this is such a great plugin - can't believe I only just found it! Would be great if you add a role filter to the basic rule set up - if role name is (student/teacher/admin/etc..) or even on roleid where we had to put the id number in. I think that would really increase the functionality. I know I could create a custom rule but it would be nice just to have as a built in feature.
Thanks I will consider this feature when I have time to update the plugin.
For the issue you have, there are 2 options to fix it:
1. Disable the dark layer that overlay the remove dialog:
- Open the file local/globalmessage/assets/js/manage.js line 33
- Replace modal: true, with modal: false,
2. Or, add the following CSS to your theme stylesheet.
- Open theme settings page: yoursite.com/admin/settings.php?section=themesettingrocket
- Scroll to the bottom of the page.
- There is option to add Custom CSS. add the following:
.yui-skin-sam .mask { z-index: 999998 !important; }
- Save your changes and clear theme cache (yoursite.com/theme/index.php)
Thank you so much for speedy reply. If you ever need help with testing, let me know.
Hello, I have a little proble with adding item in front page menu.
I use moodle 2.3 , but the item isn't in front page menu but plugin-local-global message.
Has anyone any idea to solve it?
Thanks
From Moodle 2.3 the plugin location moved from the Font page menu to plugins.
Why do you want to put the plugin menu under front page menu?
The plugin files should be installed in /path/to/your/moodle/local/globalmessage
In Moodle 2.0 and Moodle 1.9, you can find the plugin interface under the Frontpage section from the administrator navigation.
In Moodle 2.1 and above, you can find the plugin interface under the Plugin > Local section from the administrator navigation.
The plugin shows the popup message to logged users only. On every page load the plugin will attempt to find any messages for the current logged in user.
You don't need to build custom rule to show a message about an outage. You can define rules with the current default one:
- IF Course ID bigger than 0
- AND date less than the [The date of the outage]
The above 2 rules should make sure that the message to be visible in all courses (all pages) and if the current time is before the outage time. All logged in users should see the message.
Hope this helps and sorry for late reply, I just saw this message today.
Dear Mohamed,
I managed to install the plugin without any error messages to a 2.6.2+ system, configured it, but I am not able to get a single pop-up message from it.
Does it work on 2.6?
Thanks,
Gabor
I have not tested the plugin with 2.6.2. I will test it when I have some free time.
Are you using a custom theme or one of Moodle standard themes?
Hi,
I have this installed on Moodle 2.6.2+ and the popups to Edit Rules or just to Edit do not work at all. I would be great if you could test this.
Thank you in advance Mohamed!
I was using the standard white theme.
Best,
Gabor
I have tested the plugin with Moodle 2.6.2. It works fine.
@Acs if you are using Moodle standard theme, you will need to modify an existing file and add another one.
1. Open the ./theme/standard/config.php and add the following to the end of the file
$THEME->rendererfactory = 'theme_overridden_renderer_factory';
2. Download the attached file remderers.php into ./theme/standard/
3. Test the plugin.
@Yvonne what browser do you using to replicate this issue? Also, can you using chrome to replicate this issue and send me a screenshot of the javascript console.
1. Navigate to the manage messages screen.
2. Right click anywhere in the page and select inspect element.
3. Click on the console tab
4. refresh the page and the attempt to re-create the issue.
5. There should be some error message printed in the console (red color). Can I have a screenshot of this.
