I would like for an anonymous user to be able to send the node author a private message directly from the node page. Is this possible with private message, 7.x branch?

This would function exactly like here:
http://charlotte.ebayclassifieds.com/retail-merchandise/charlotte/sphinx... (click on 'reply by email' to see the form)

If this is possible, please help me understand how to implement it? If not, perhaps change this to a feature request?

Also, if anyone has recommendations on another way to achieve this, I am open to suggestions.

Thanks!

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Gastonia’s picture

Gastonia commented

I guess I should clarify the above. I know a link is available to be displayed on the node form that will take you to the pm form.

But I am trying hard to keep the person on the page of the node. I don't want to redirect them. This seems like it should be default functionality, especially if a link can be put on the page, then why not a block with the exact form that displays after clicking the 'send author?' link?

Or, is there a way to pop that form up into Drupal 7's new lightbox overlay system? I am toying with the idea of using the 'send author' link for the source and putting it in an iframe. Surely there is a better way?

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dhayles commented

I to would also like this feature, I have Commerce Nodes whereby each product node could have been created by a differing user.

I would like to have on the page which is displaying the product node the message form which has the TO: UID pre-populated from the node owner, a couple of Line items that can populate into the message body and a blank message field also to be added to the message body.

The send button would also reside on this page.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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lameei commented

check this one out http://drupal.org/node/1360752

alex.87’s picture

alex.87 commented

#3 doesnt work in d7 im getting errors and output is just array...

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Gastonia commented

It's been a while since I posted that, but I have an early drupal 7 snippet that still works.

To enable it, you simply create a block that can execute PHP. Paste this into the block, although, you may have to tweak it for your specific use.

<?php
$node = menu_get_object();

//if person is logged in....
if ($node->uid != 0) {
  module_load_include('pages.inc','privatemsg');
  $recipients = $node->uid;
  print "<div>Contact " . $node->name ." about this post.</div>";
  $subject = $node->title ." question.";
  $form = drupal_get_form('privatemsg_new', $recipients, $subject);
  // Setup destination parameter to be equal to current page.
  $form['#action'] = url('messages/new/'. $node->uid, array ('query' => drupal_get_destination()));
  print drupal_render($form);
drupal_set_title($node->title);
}

//text to display if person is not logged in
if($node->uid == 0) {
print "<div>Please login to contact this seller.</div>";
}

?>

I have in my notes where I was working on submitting the form via ajax, however, I never finished implementing it. If anyone tinkers with it and gets it working, please post your code! I think that would be great functionality.

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alex.87 commented

Thanks for your snipet Gastonia, i had problem to show div if user is not logged in, so i edited your codee a bit and got it working like this:

<?php
global $user;
if ($user->uid) {
    module_load_include('pages.inc','privatemsg');
    $recipients = $node->uid;
    print "<div>Contact " . $node->name ."  about this post.</div>";
    $subject = $node->title ." question.";
    $form = drupal_get_form('privatemsg_new', $recipients, $subject);
    // Setup destination parameter to be equal to current page.
    $form['#action'] = url('messages/new/'. $node->uid, array ('query' => drupal_get_destination()));
    print drupal_render($form);
    drupal_set_title($node->title);
} else {
    print "<div>Please login to contact this seller.</div>";
}
?>
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ptmkenny commented
Issue summary: View changes
Status: Active » Closed (fixed)

Thanks @Gastonia and @ul71m0. I've added this to the privatemsg documentation here.

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pascalli commented

HI All,

I've tried your solution in #6.
I created a block as suggested. Added php code and eval.
PM Form appears but default value are not filled in.

error:
Notice: Undefined variable: node in eval() (line 5 of /Users/pascallisot/Sites/student.be/modules/php/php.module(80) : eval()'d code).
Notice: Trying to get property of non-object in eval() (line 5 of /Users/pascallisot/Sites/student.be/modules/php/php.module(80) : eval()'d code).
Notice: Undefined variable: node in eval() (line 6 of /Users/pascallisot/Sites/student.be/modules/php/php.module(80) : eval()'d code).

Any idea where I need to check?

Thx in advance for your time.

Pascalli

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pascalli commented

Hi All,

It's me again. Please disregard my previous comment.

Found issue.

By putting code in template node value can be reached.

Works fine now.

Cheers,

Pascal

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xiaomo commented

I know this is an old post but how did you get #6 working? I'm getting errors.

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xiaomo commented
Status: Closed (fixed) » Active
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xiaomo commented
Status: Active » Closed (fixed)