Callname Underline Mod
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Callname Underline Mod is obsolete with TNG v8. Mod applies to TNG v7 only. |
Callname Underline Mod | |
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Summary | Underlines any uppercase word in the first names list as a German call name |
Validation | {{{mod_validation}}} |
Mod Updated | {{{mod_last_update}}} |
Download link | Download Mod Manager Config file |
Download stats | {{{download_stats}}} |
Author(s) | Ormus |
Homepage | Callname Underline Mod (This page) |
Mod Support | TNG Community Forums |
Contact Developer | {{{mod_contact}}} |
Latest Mod | 0.9 |
Min TNG V | 7.0.0 |
Max TNG V | 7.1.2 |
Files modified | genlib.php pedjson.php browsetrees.php |
Related Mods | None |
Notes | Additional changes might be required in order to see the underlining. |
Purpose of Mod
This mod adds support for German call names. Any uppercase word in the first names list will be underlined (for display only, no data is changed).
Underlining is the official method to mark call names in germany.
For example: Wagner, Michael JAMES William will be converted to Wagner, Michael James William.
Developer
Ormus
Requirements
- A working TNG installation. The automated installation release was initially tested at TNG Version 7.1.0.
- A backup of following TNG files
- browsetrees.php
- genlib.php
- pedjson.php
- An installed current version of the Mod Manager.
Known Bugs
see also in Ormus Blog
Automated Install
- Download the callnames_v0.9.cfg from Ormus' web site
- Extract the downloaded zip file in your TNG admin/mod_folder
- Follow the normal automated installation for Mod Manager, as shown in the example Mod Manager - Installing Config Files to install the callnames_v0.9.cfg config file.
Additional Changes
You might need to change your link style in your mytngstyle.css, otherwise you won't be able to see the underlining.
Ormus used the following css overrides according to the TNG Forum entry additional changes required
A:link, A:active, A:visited { color: #FF7800; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #ff7800; }
Visualization of the mod
The image on the right shows how the mod underlines the German call name on the TNG page but not in the browser title. |
In the event of a problem
- Try using the Mod Manager Remove capability
- Or copy your genlib.php, pedjson.php, and browsetrees.php to your TNG directory
- All should now be well.
Relevant Links
- German Description of call name underline mod Note that this site is in German.
- Background discussion on mod Also includes an expressed need to make this mod work with Swedish callnames identified with an asterisk following the name