Developed by FateKid at NullForums, SolutionControl™ is a smart automation add-on for XenForo that enhances the functionality of question-based forums by automatically managing thread prefixes and locking behavior when a solution is marked. Streamline your forum moderation, highlight answered threads, and keep your discussions tidy with minimal effort.
Features
- Auto-Prefixing: Automatically applies a specified prefix to threads when a post is marked as a solution
- Thread Locking: Optionally locks threads once a solution is selected—and unlocks them if the solution is removed
- Daily Cron Sync: Retroactively locks older threads that have a solution marked but weren’t previously locked
- Node-Based Configuration: Enable and customize behavior per forum node for maximum flexibility
- Works with Question Threads: Seamlessly integrates with XenForo’s native question forum node type
Why Use This Add-on?
- Improve Forum Clarity: Easily distinguish solved threads with visual prefixes
- Reduce Moderator Workload: Automate repetitive tasks like locking and prefixing threads
- Promote Organization: Keeps your Q&A forums clean and easy to navigate
- Configurable Control: Tailor behavior based on individual forum needs
- Retroactive Compatibility: Daily cron job ensures older threads are brought up to standard
Installation & Setup
- Upload the contents of the /upload directory to your XenForo root directory
- Go to Admin CP > Add-ons, then install SolutionControl
Configuration
- Navigate to Admin CP > Forums
- Edit any forum using the 'Question' thread type
- You’ll find two new options under the forum’s settings:
- Select a prefix to be auto-applied when a solution is marked
- Enable or disable auto-locking of threads when a solution is marked (and auto-unlock when removed)
- Save your settings—done!
Retroactive Thread Locking
SolutionControl includes a daily cron job that scans all forums with auto-locking enabled and:- Finds threads that are marked as solved
- Checks if they're not currently locked
- Locks them automatically
Compatibility
- XenForo 2.2.0+
- PHP 7.3+
License
This add-on is released under the MIT License, meaning you’re free to use it on unlimited sites.Do you need custom add-ons? Our team @ NullForums can build it.
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