Link questions

[FBFKids]

Is it possible to put a link on the menu only visible to admins?

Such as a link to the administration area.

[Seapyramid]

Users you are not authorized to access the admin area with get an error if they click on the admin link so it really can be placed anywhere

[Bloodrun]

Yes there is go to your functions.php page and in your sidebar function place this(right before the $sidebar = "):

PHP Code:

$group = getgroup();
$cancp = cancp($group);

if($cancp == "yes"){
$admin = "<a href='admin.php'><b>ACP</b></a><br>";
}
else{
$admin = "";
} 


Then within the &sidebar = ", place this:

PHP Code:

".$admin." 


Hope I answered your question.

[FBFKids]

@ Seapyramid. I know they can't access it, and that's not the issue, I'd just like that button to not even be there for them, as it might lead to confusion.

@Bloodrun. That gave me the white screen of death. :/

PHP Code:

$group = getgroup();
$cancp = cancp($group);

if($cancp == "yes"){
$admin = "<a href='admin.php'><b>ACP</b></a><br>";
}
else{
$admin = "";
} 

$sidebar = "<b><u>".$loggedinname."'s Links:</u></b><br><br>
<a href='adopt.php'>Adopt Some Pets</a><br>
<a href='myadopts.php'>Manage Adoptables</a><br>
<a href='account.php'>Go to My Account</a><br>
".$msgctr."
<a href='logout.php'>Log Out</a>";
".$admin." 

} 


Is this right?

[Bloodrun]

Originally Posted by FBFKids

@ Seapyramid. I know they can't access it, and that's not the issue, I'd just like that button to not even be there for them, as it might lead to confusion.

@Bloodrun. That gave me the white screen of death. :/

PHP Code:

$group = getgroup();
$cancp = cancp($group);

if($cancp == "yes"){
$admin = "<a href='admin.php'><b>ACP</b></a><br>";
}
else{
$admin = "";
} 

$sidebar = "<b><u>".$loggedinname."'s Links:</u></b><br><br>
<a href='adopt.php'>Adopt Some Pets</a><br>
<a href='myadopts.php'>Manage Adoptables</a><br>
<a href='account.php'>Go to My Account</a><br>
".$msgctr."
<a href='logout.php'>Log Out</a>";
".$admin." 

} 


Is this right?

You didn't end the &sidebar correctly

the ".$admin." goes within the ($sidebar = " ";)

[FBFKids]

So $sidebar = "<b><u>$admin."

???

[Bloodrun]

Originally Posted by FBFKids

So $sidebar = "<b><u>$admin."

???

Use this:

PHP Code:

$group = getgroup();
$cancp = cancp($group);

if($cancp == "yes"){
$admin = "<a href='admin.php'><b>ACP</b></a><br>";
}
else{
$admin = "";
} 

$sidebar = "<b><u>".$loggedinname."'s Links:</u></b><br><br>
<a href='adopt.php'>Adopt Some Pets</a><br>
<a href='myadopts.php'>Manage Adoptables</a><br>
<a href='account.php'>Go to My Account</a><br>
".$msgctr."
<a href='logout.php'>Log Out</a>
".$admin."";

} 


[FBFKids]

Thank you, works great now.

[Bloodrun]

Originally Posted by FBFKids

Thank you, works great now.

Your welcome. =D

[arlecchina]

I searched the Forums and this was the most relevant topic I could find so I am posting this here.

I am trying to create links in the links bar that are only visible to users when logged in.

First I commented out this so that it wouldn't pull links from the database.

PHP Code:

/*
$links = "";

    $query = "SELECT * FROM ".$prefix."links ORDER BY id ASC";
    $result = mysql_query($query);
    $num = mysql_numrows($result);

    //Loop out code
    $i=0;
    while ($i < $num) {

    $linktext=@mysql_result($result,$i,"linktext");
    $linkurl=@mysql_result($result,$i,"linkurl");

    $linktext = stripslashes($linktext);

    $links = $links."<li><a href='".$linkurl."'>".$linktext."</a></li>";

    $i++;
    }
*/ 


Then I added this after right before $links:

PHP Code:

if($isloggedin == "yes"){
    $royallinks = "
        <li><a href='pages.php?page=royals'>My Royals</a>
        <ul>
            <li><a href='adopt.php'>Adopt a Royal</a></li>
            <li><a href='myadopts.php'>Care for Royals</a></li>
            <li><a href='promo.php'>Rare Royals</a></li>
        </ul>
        </li>
    ";
}

else{
    $royallinks = "";
} 

if($isloggedin == "yes"){
        $accountlinks = "
        <li><a href='account.php'>Account</a>
        <ul>
            <li><a href='profile.php?user=".$username."'>View Profile</a></li>
            <li><a href='account.php?act=changeemail'>Change Email</a></li>
            <li><a href='account.php?act=changepass'>Change Password</a></li>
            <li><a href='forgotpass.php'>Reset Password</a></li>
            <li><a href='account.php?act=changesettings'>Settings</a></li>
        </ul>
        </li>";
}

else{
    $accountlinks = "";
}

if($isloggedin == "yes"){
    $pmlinks ="
        <li><a href='messages.php'>Inbox</a></li>
        <li><a href='messages.php?act=send'>Compose Message</a></li>";
}

else{
    $pmlinks ="";
} 


Then I added all my menu links (I am using a drop-down menu which is working fine):

PHP Code:

$links = "<ul id='nav' class='dropdown dropdown-horizontal'>
    <li><a href='index.php'>Home</a></li>

    <li><a href='pages.php?page=about'>About</a>
    <ul>
        <li><a href='pages.php?page=stages'>Stages</a></li>
        <li><a href='pages.php?page=predators'>Predators</a></li>
        <li><a href='pages.php?page=npcs'>NPCs</a></li>
        <li><a href='pages.php?page=environment'>Environment</a></li>
        <li><a href='pages.php?page=occupations'>Occupations</a></li>
    </ul>
    </li>

    ".$royallinks."
    ".$accountlinks."
    <li><a href='pages.php?page=communication'>Communication</a>
    <ul>
        <li><a href='site_news.php'>Announcements</a></li>
    ".$pmlinks."
        <li><a href='stats.php'>Form Alliances</a></li>
        <li><a href='profile.php?user='>Members</a></li>
    </ul>
    </li>

    <li><a href='pages.php?page=premium'>Premium Members</a>
    <ul>
        <li><a href='pages.php?page=donate'>Premium Royals</a></li>
        <li><a href='pages.php?page=custom'>Custom Royals</a></li>
        <li><a href='pages.php?page=sponsor'>Become a Sponsor</a></li>
    </ul>
    </li>

    <li><a href='pages.php?page=help'>Help</a>
    <ul>
        <li><a href='pages.php?page=faq'>FAQ</a></li>
        <li><a href='pages.php?page=rules'>Rules & Guidelines</a></li>
        <li><a href='tos.php'>Terms of Service</a></li>
        <li><a href='pages.php?page=privacy'>Privacy Policy</a></li>
        <li><a href='pages.php?page=safety'>Safety Tips</a></li>
        <li><a href='pages.php?page=parents'>Info for Parents</a></li>
        <li><a href='contactus.php'>Contact Us</a></li>
    </ul>
    </li>
</ul>"; 


What is NOT working is that even when LOGGED IN the user-only links are still NOT visible. What am I doing wrong? Please advise. Thank you!