SMF 2.1.6 SSI.php Examples

Recent Topics Function

Code (simple mode)

<?php ssi_recentTopics(); ?>

Code (advanced mode)

<?php ssi_recentTopics($num_recent = 8, $exclude_boards = null, $include_boards = null, $output_method = 'echo'); ?>

Result

[Website Issues]	test message - please ignore by admin	Jul 08, 2025, 09:52 PM
[Trips and Events]	UCET Trip Advisor - Thursday 10th July 2025 by Mark Evans	Jul 06, 2025, 02:44 PM
[Mines]	test message - please ignore by Dave Tyson	Jul 05, 2025, 08:44 PM
[Say Hello!]	Hi from Miles by Steve	Jul 04, 2025, 12:09 AM
[Website Issues]	Update of Simple Machine Forum software by admin	Jun 30, 2025, 09:45 PM
[Trips and Events]	UCET Trip Advisor - Thursday 26th June 2025 by Jacob Mitchell	Jun 25, 2025, 09:23 AM
[Website Issues]	peculiar registrations by admin	Jun 17, 2025, 07:32 AM
[Trips and Events]	UCET Ladies Trip Advisor - Monday 16th June 2025 by Liz Shanklin	Jun 16, 2025, 05:27 PM

Recent Poll Function

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<?php ssi_recentPoll(); ?>

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Top Boards Function

Shows top boards by the number of posts.

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<?php ssi_topBoards(); ?>

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Board	Topics	Posts
Trips and Events New	694	9,822
General Chatter New	178	1,824
Say Hello! New	129	1,261
Knowledge Bank New	171	1,007
Trip Reports New	115	850
For Sale / Wanted New	134	797
Videos New	224	665
News New	85	540
Non-Caving Chat/Info New	56	401
Mines New	61	398

	Views	Replies
Saturday Trip - Rhosydd Mine 6th February 2016	58,776	39
Derbyshire Weekend 20-22nd March	57,336	98
OHA 10/10/13	57,181	26
UCET Ladies Trip Report - Penarth Quarry	43,712	13
UCET Quiz #2	41,609	217
childs full body harness	37,878	10
UCET Trip Advisor- Thursday 22nd May 2025	33,706	12
UCET Christmas Party 2022	33,165	160
Top rope and trad climbing	32,219	20
Hi from Miles	30,647	7

	Views	Replies
UCET Quiz #2	41,609	217
Mendip weekend	8,685	177
UCET Christmas Party 2022	33,165	160
Spar Mine (Hendre)	1,857	113
Saying hello	5,100	111
Photo Comp	29,553	108
Croesor Non-SRT trip - Sat 10th March 2012	6,285	102
Derbyshire Weekend 20-22nd March	57,336	98
Mendips 17-19th August.	5,533	95
Who am I? (Quiz)	4,590	91

Top Poll Function

Shows the most-voted-in poll.

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<?php ssi_topPoll(); ?>

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Latest Member Function

Shows the latest member's name and profile link.

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<?php ssi_latestMember(); ?>

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Please welcome RobertBoank, our newest member.

Member of the Day

Shows one random member of the day. This changes once a day.

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<?php ssi_randomMember('day'); ?>

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Matt Neale

Log Online Presence

This function logs the SSI page's visitor, then shows the Who's Online list. In other words, this function shows who are online inside and outside the forum.

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<?php ssi_logOnline(); ?>

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3 Guests, 0 Users

Login Function

Shows a login box only when user is not logged in.

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<?php ssi_login(); ?>

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Logout Function

Shows a logout link only when user is logged in.

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<?php ssi_logout(); ?>

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Welcome Function

Greets users or guests, also shows user's messages if logged in.

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<?php ssi_welcome(); ?>

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Welcome to United Cavers Exploration Team. Please log in or sign up.

Today's Calendar Function

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<?php ssi_todaysCalendar(); ?>

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Today's Birthdays Function

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<?php ssi_todaysBirthdays(); ?>

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Today's Holidays Function

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<?php ssi_todaysHolidays(); ?>

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Today's Events Function

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<?php ssi_todaysEvents(); ?>

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Recent Calendar Events Function

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<?php ssi_recentEvents(); ?>

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Forum Stats

Shows some basic forum stats: total members, posts, topics, boards, etc.

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<?php ssi_boardStats(); ?>

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Total Members: 492
Total Posts: 47,398
Total Topics: 4,324
Total Categories: 5
Total Boards: 40

News Function

Shows random forum news.

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<?php ssi_news(); ?>

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UCET forum updated to SMF 2.1.6

Board News Function

Shows the latest posts from read only boards, or a specific board.

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<?php ssi_boardNews(); ?>

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UCET Trip Advisor - Thursday 10th July 2025

Jul 05, 2025, 07:59 PM by Owen

Hi all,

Thursdays club trip will be to Cambrian Slate Mine (Glyn Ceiriog).
A slate mine full of odd chambers and passages. In fact, it appears to be two mines connected via a "pit" (open working to surface).

Exit could be made through a drainage adit, from the workings to concrete pipe....it is wet, so be prepared to have some over welly dampness.

Inside there are many interesting things to see including small artefacts to huge, wall sized man-made features. There are also several flooded chambers with divers' lines attached.

A significant collapse has blocked part of the mine (perhaps the largest part).

Suitability: Suitable for novices & first timers.

Location: SJ 189 379 (Approx)

Directions: From the roundabout in the centre of the village "Glyn Ceiriog", take "Quarry Road" (it is signed and is also marked as a cul de sac).
Drive up for around a mile and you will see the road forks left and right with a rough layby on the left and the left fork is a private road. Park there.

Link to Parking: https://tinyurl.com/2n7phbcx (Parking is very limited, car sharing is highly advised)

Nearest Postcode: LL20 7DF

Requirements: Helmet, headtorch, wellies, oversuit (outoor/hiking clothing will suffice), gloves & big torches if you have them.

Please let us know in good time if you need to borrow a lid and lamp.

Meet Date: Thursday 10th July 2025
Meet Time: 18:30-18:45

If you do wish to come, please let us know by replying on this forum.

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Thanks,
Oz!

(Trip Guide)

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UCET Trip Advisor - Thursday 26th June 2025

Jun 22, 2025, 12:40 PM by Jacob Mitchell

UCET Trip Advisor Thursday 26th June

Hello all,

Here are the details for our next Thursday evening trip;

Belgrave mine

This week we will be headed to Belgrave mine near Maeshafn for a walkabout trip (not doing the SRT trip this time). This will probably involve a small amount of crawling and climbing. We will be exploring both the middle and top adits. There is plenty to see including miners graffiti

This trip is open to non-members, please let us know in advance if you need to borrow ang equipment

Location : Llanferes
Meet Place : Llanferes layby (parking for pothole quarry / bryn alyn)
Link to parking: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7fTMgAzE3jhFLNdj6
Meet Date : 26th June
Meet Time : 18:30pm - 18:45pm
Suitability : novice
Requirements : Helmet, Lamp etc

Here is a link to the forum thread; https://www.ucet.org.uk/index.php?topic=11854.new#new

Thanks
Jacob

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UCET Trip Advisor - 12th June 2025

Jun 10, 2025, 09:41 AM by Jacob Mitchell

UCET Trip Advisor 12th June 2025- Poachers Cave

Hello all,

Here are the details for our next Thursday trip:

This week we will be heading to Poachers Cave/ Ogof Hen Ffynhonnau in Cilcain. Thought to be over 500,00 years old, the cave is full of interesting passages and formations, including the 'big boss' chandelier chamber, a very rare iscosceles passage, and much more

The trip is ideal as an introduction to caving for anyone interested in giving it a go. You will get muddy and wet. Please let us know in advance if you need to borrow any equipment.

Location : Poachers cave (ogof hen ffynhonnau)
Meet Place : Cilcain bridge
Meet Date : 12/06/25
Meet Time : 18:30 - 18.45
Suitability : Novice. Perfect first caving trip for beginners.
Requirements : Wellies, overalls, helmet, lamp, gloves, optional belt or harness for short entrance lifeline. Any equipment can be borrowed from the club if needed.
Link to Parking; https://maps.app.goo.gl/R4cxXBT3x4vBDK2E6

Please let us know on the forum if you are planning on being there

Here is a link to the forum thread:

Thanks,
Jacob

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UCET Ladies Trip Advisor - Monday 16th June 2025

May 29, 2025, 10:47 AM by Mary Cutts

UCET Ladies Trip Advisor - Monday 16th June 2025

Ogof Nadolig

Hi Ladies
This month's trip we are heading to one of North Wales Caves - Ogof Nadolig.

Meet Place : Cilcain Bridge
Meet Date : Monday 16th June 2025
Meet Time : 6:30pm
Requirements : Wellies, overalls, helmet, lamp, gloves, Knee pads, harness/tails & down gear

Link to Parking at Cilcain Bridge: maps.app.goo.gl/BzhvGEUvyuuhyAaw8

After meeting here, it is best to car share to the next meet point.
(Limited to 4-5 cars MAX)

This cave is "squeezy" and muddy. Descent is by a 10 foot maypole ladder, there is a flat out crawl of around 30 feet and a rope assisted descent down a pot of, around 15 feet at 45 degrees then 10 feet vertical, which is descended using down gear.

Suitable for novices with some experience.

If you need to borrow a lid and lamp please let us know, down gear can be shared between us, so don't worry if you don't have anything.

Please confirm attendance here on the forum.

See you there, Mary

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UCET Trip Advisor- Thursday 22nd May 2025

May 15, 2025, 06:06 PM by Jacob Mitchell

UCET Trip Advisor Thursday 22nd May

Hello all,

Here are the details for our next Thursday evening trip;

Hendre Spar mine
IMPORTANT - NO Social Media photos are to be shared from the land accessing the mine or of inside the mine. Please only circulate photos taken, in the PRIVATE areas of the forum and through Whatsapp community only

There are 3 options for this weeks trip:

1) SRT / rigging practice- I believe Charlie will be practicing rigging on two pitches near the entrance so there is the option to practice SRT / rigging skills

2) Help with some maintenance- Gaz is going to be making the entrance shaft more secure, and any volunteers who'd like to help are greatly appreciated

3) Walkabout- Mary will be leading a walkabout trip in the mine. Suitable as a first trip for anyone interested in giving it a go

Location : Hendre Spar mine
Meet Place : Hendre, near the Royal Oak- either in small carpark opposite or near the road
Link to Parking: maps.app.goo.gl/T4RRLnFFGQqBz7gH6
Meet Date : 22nd May
Meet Time : 18:30pm - 18:45pm
Suitability : Novice (walkabout), SRT competency (if doing SRT)
Requirements : Overalls, Helmet, Lamp, change of clothes, full SRT kit (optional)

Here is a link to the forum thread;
https://www.ucet.org.uk/index.php?topic=11832.0

Thanks
Jacob (Trip Organiser)

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Menubar Function

Displays a menu bar, like one displayed at the top of the forum.

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<?php ssi_menubar(); ?>

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Quick Search Function

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<?php ssi_quickSearch(); ?>

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Recent Attachments Function

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<?php ssi_recentAttachments(); ?>

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File	Posted by	Downloads	Filesize
kit1.jpg	mick murphy	21	118.55KB
20250322_153527.jpgkit2.jpg	mick murphy	19	84.8KB
20250311_1757432.jpg	mick murphy	135	139.24KB
20250206_2017442.jpg	Jacob Mitchell	23	151.74KB
VideoCapture_20250110-093934.jpg	Gareth Stonely	36	246.74KB
20250109_191949.jpg	Gareth Stonely	33	93.54KB
20250109_190802.jpg	Gareth Stonely	36	75.27KB
VideoCapture_20250110-093843.jpg	Gareth Stonely	31	211.04KB
20241229_122309.jpg	Dave Tyson	16	108.22KB
20241221_135519.jpg	dominic gillespie	17	63.13KB

Show Single Poll

Shows a poll in the specified topic.

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<?php ssi_showPoll($topicID); ?>

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Not shown because it needs specific topic ID that contains a poll.

Show Single Post

Fetches a post with a particular IDs. By default will only show if you have permission to the see the board in question. This can be overridden by passing the 2nd parameter as true.

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<?php ssi_fetchPosts($postIDs, $isOverride); ?>

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Not shown because it needs a specific post ID.

Show Single Member

Shows the specified member's name and profile link.

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<?php ssi_fetchMember($memberIDs); ?>

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Not shown because it needs a specific member ID.

Show Group Members

Shows all members in a specified group.

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<?php ssi_fetchGroupMembers($groupIDs); ?>

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Not shown because it needs specific membergroup IDs.

Home Page Sample

This sample uses the following features: ssi_recentTopics(), ssi_logOnline(), ssi_welcome(), and ssi_boardNews(). ssi_recentTopics() is fetched using the array method, to allow further customizations on the output.

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<?php require("SSI.php"); ?>
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
	<title>SSI.php example for home page</title>
	<style>
		body { font-family: Arial, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 80%; background: #DFDFDF; color: #FFFFFF; margin: 0 }
		ul,ol { padding-left: 19px; margin: 0; }
		li { font-size: 11px; }
		h1,h2,h3 { margin: 0; padding: 0; }
		h3 { font-size: 15px; }
		a:link,a:visited { color: #FF9000; text-decoration: none; }
		a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
		#container { background: #52514E; width: 100%; border: 1px solid midnightblue; line-height: 150%; margin: 0; }
		#header,#footer { color: lightgray; background-color: #2A2825; clear: both; padding: .5em; }
		#leftbar { background: #DF7E00; float: left; width: 160px; margin: 0; padding: 1em; }
		#leftbar a { color: #000000; text-decoration: underline; }
		#content { margin-left: 190px; padding: 1em; }
		#navigation { float: right; }
		#navigation a:link,#navigation a:visited { color: #FF9000; }
	</style>
</head>
<body>
<div id="container">
	<div id="header">
		<div id="navigation">
			<a href="#">Link</a> | <a href="#">Link</a> | <a href="#">Link</a> | <a href="#">Link</a> | <a href="#">Link</a>
		</div>
		<h1 class="header">YourWebsite.com</h1>
	</div>
	<div id="leftbar">
		<h3>Recent Forum Topics</h3>
		<ul>
<?php
// Using array method to show shorter display style.
$topics = ssi_recentTopics(8, null, null, 'array');

foreach ($topics as $topic)
{
	// Uncomment the following code to get a listing of array elements that SMF provides for this function.
	// echo '<pre>', print_r($topic), '</pre>';

	echo '
			<li><a href=\"', $topic['href'], '\">', $topic['subject'], '</a> ', $txt['by'], ' ', $topics[$i]['poster']['link'], '</li>';
}

unset($topics);
?>
		</ul><br>
		<h3>Online Users</h3>
		<?php ssi_logOnline(); ?>
	</div>
	<div id="content">
		<?php ssi_welcome(); ?><br><br>
		<h2>News</h2>
		<?php ssi_boardNews(); ?>
	</div>
	<div id="footer">
		<a target="_blank" rel="noopener" rel="license" href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/publicdomain/"><img alt="Creative Commons License" style="border-width:0" src="https://i.creativecommons.org/l/publicdomain/88x31.png"></a>
		This sample website layout is dedicated to the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" rel="license" href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/publicdomain/">Public Domain</a>.
	</div>
</div>
</body>
</html>

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Recent Topics Function

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Recent Posts Function

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Recent Poll Function

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Top Boards Function

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Top Topics

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Top Poll Function

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Top Poster Function

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Latest Member Function

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Member of the Day

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Who's Online Function

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Log Online Presence

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Login Function

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Logout Function

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Welcome Function

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Today's Calendar Function

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Today's Birthdays Function

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Today's Holidays Function

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Today's Events Function

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Recent Calendar Events Function

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Forum Stats

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News Function

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