Countdown timer 1.2

Description:



Displays a Countdown timer widget.



(Example of Countdown timer widget)










(Example of Countdown timer admin link)










(Example of Countdown timer admin page)










(Example of Options page)










(Example of User group permissions)










Features:


All phrases start with countdowntimer_ for your convenience.
Widget setup:


From the Admin Control Panel select the Widgets under the Appearance tab.
Click the Add widgets button.
Select the Countdown timer widget.
Widget key = countdown_timer
Title = (leave blank)
Display in positions = Forum list: Sidebar
Click Save.
User group permissions:



Example of User group permissions:



Administrative = Admin

Registered = View

Unregistered / Unconfirmed = View



How to use:


Create a thread about the event.
Go to your Visitor tab drop down and click the Countdown timer admin link. There you will be able to set a Countdown timer for the event.
Questions and Answers:



Q: How are timezones dealt with?

A:You can select the timezone of the event in the countdown timer options page.



Q: What does the "Update to latest thread" link do?

A: Clicking this link will update the first two fields "Title" and "Link" with the latest thread you created.