News Management & Portal System Lite

[Mythotical]

Description: News Management & Portal System Lite (NMAPS) is a portal system that is completely based on news without the use of forums. Instead each news story/review story is stored in the database under its own tables. I have seen many requests for news management system and I decided to create NMAPS, then Bree took it to the next stage with v2 with all the changes and features.

The system will act as a portal or a second frontend for your site. It has many features that I'm sure everyone will enjoy.

Features:
* Portal
* Modules
* Chief Reporter Option
* Cover Story
* Top Story
* Categories
* Reporter CP for managing stories
* Phrased
* Admin Settings without using vBulletin's Options page
* Usergroup Permissions
* User Perms
* Phrased

History:
v2.0.7-2 (HOTFIX) -
* Fixed nmaps_config.php requirement in nmaps_install.php and nmaps_upgrade.php

v2.0.7-1 (HOTFIX) -
* Fixed nmaps_config.php error in ACP nmaps.php file

v2.0.7 -
* Add nmaps_config.php so NMAPS can be ran outside of forum directory
* Edited 1 phrase

v2.0.6 -
* Fixed 'Title' setting bug

v2.0.5 -
* Fixed bug with editor on edit entry page

v2.0.4 -
* Fixed WYSIWYG editor when editing an entry
* Added Arabic phrase pack
* Removed unnecessary loop

v2.0.3 -
* Allow BBCode in entries
* Added missing phrases
* Altered nmaps_pg_news_add and nmaps_pg_news_edit templates to remove hard coded file name
* Fixed left/right column display when no modules are present
* Added new phrases to replace nmaps title from being hard coded to navbits as well added new phrases for editing story, moving story, etc.
* Moderation of entries fixed
* Added missing footer template

v2.0.2 -
* Fixed security vulnerabilities
* Combined install and uninstall files into 1 file
* Fixed return value error

v2.0.1 -
* Fixed various display errors
* Added install file
* Fixed 3 database errors

v2.0 -
* Fixed database errors
* Phrased
* Added more features
* Redid code and alters modules
* Own settings page
* Category code rewrote

v1.0 -
* Initial Release

Demo: www.mfgz.co.uk/forum/nmaps.php - Thanks to dodgeuk19
http://www.mlkclan.net/forums/nmaps.php - Thanks to mmerced

Review: Meet the Geeks review of NMAPS (http://www.meetthegeeks.org/product.aspx?id=-1&pid=375)

Installation:
Plugins: 4
File Uploads: 16
Files to Import: 1
Directories to Upload: 7

REQUIREMENTS: At least 3.7.1 or later
PHP 5 or later

Support will be given in this thread.

Enjoy and I hope to get suggestions for 2.1

NOTE: If you like this mod, please click INSTALL, it goes a long way with me.

FAQ:

How do I edit the navigation links?
Go to your AdminCP > Styles & Templates > Style Manager > Edit Templates > Find NMAPS Templates in the list of templates > Edit nmaps_mod_nav
What version of PHP/MySQL is required to use this mod?

Unfortunately this mod requires PHP5 or later as well as MySQL5 or later.

What does Pro version have that Lite doesn't?

Pro has many features that Lite doesn't, right now there is no full demo of Pro and if you wish to be notified when a demo is available please PM me.

When is the next version of NMAPS due to be released?

I try not to give an exact date as errors, sql fixes, etc could cause dates to be changed therefore I try to give more of a week or 2 weeks as I usually give an exceptional amount of time to allow for fixes and such.

My editor isn't showing up when I try to add a new article, what is wrong?
Go to AdminCP > vBulletin Options > Message Posting Interface Options then Enable Standard & WYSIWYG Controls under Full Editor. Once done, you must reimport the product with overwrite set to 'Yes' once complete the editor will show up when adding a new article.

I receive this error when accessing /admincp/ "Warning: require_once(/includes/adminfunctions_template.php) [function.require-once]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory in [path]/admincp/nmaps.php on line 22

Fatal error: require_once() [function.require]: Failed opening required '/includes/adminfunctions_template.php' (include_path='.:/usr/lib/php:/usr/local/lib/php')"
Download the file from Post #378 (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=1580534&postcount=378), upload to your /admincp/ directory overwriting the existing file.
Admincp and index still showing incorrectly or not at all.
Read this Post #391 (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=1584765&postcount=391).


Extra Notes: If you wish to translate NMAPS then I ask you translate and email me the language xml file so that I can properly get it added to the mod pack.

Languages Being Translated to:
* Chinese
* German

NOTE: I have removed the nmaps zip file until I have released the new version. Countdown till new version is at 3 days 12 hours.

News Management and Portal System ?2008 The vBCoders (http://www.thevbcoders.com/)
Please do not redistribute or distribute modified code without my explicit permission.

[Hasann]

why it is lite? :D

[Mythotical]

Pro has even more features and you grabbed my first post spot. lmao

[Hasann]

I am getting this error it is seems to be you didn't create "nmaps_settings" table on install code

Database error in vBulletin 3.7.0 Beta 3:

Invalid SQL:
CREATE TABLE `nmaps_settings` (
`varname` varchar(100) NOT NULL,
`set_value` varchar(25) NOT NULL,
PRIMARY KEY (`varname`)
) ENGINE=MyISAM DEFAULT;;

MySQL Error : You have an error in your SQL syntax; check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right syntax to use near '' at line 5
Error Number : 1064
Date : Thursday, March 13th 2008 @ 03:22:23 AM
Script : http://localhost/forum/admincp/apm_product.php?do=productimport
Referrer : http://localhost/forum/admincp/apm_product.php?do=productadd
IP Address : 127.0.0.1
Username : Hasann
Classname : vB_Database
MySQL Version : 5.0.27-community-log

[Mythotical]

This should fix the issue, this is untested but I'm sure it will fix the issue.

BTW, that is not a missing table error, that is a syntax error on install. :D

[kevinfx]

only works with beta 5? not 3.7x?
any demo link available?

thanks

[joeycano]

Also got error:

Invalid SQL:
CREATE TABLE `vb_nmaps_settings` (
`varname` varchar(100) NOT NULL,
`set_value` varchar(25) NOT NULL,
PRIMARY KEY (`varname`)
) ENGINE=MyISAM DEFAULT;

MySQL Error : You have an error in your SQL syntax; check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right syntax to use near '' at line 5
Error Number : 1064

:(

Also, I tried installing the fix above

[Cybertims]

Still the same error after the fix......

[katilkuzu]

the erros is still going on? if everything will be in order i wll install

[codershark]

I get also Database Error !

Database error in vBulletin 3.7.0 Beta 6:

Invalid SQL:
CREATE TABLE `nmaps_settings` (
`varname` varchar(100) NOT NULL,
`set_value` varchar(25) NOT NULL,
PRIMARY KEY (`varname`)
) ENGINE=MyISAM DEFAULT;

MySQL Error : Fehler in der SQL-Syntax. Bitte die korrekte Syntax im Handbuch nachschlagen bei '' in Zeile 5
Error Number : 1064

[Mythotical]

Eek, ok I'll have to completely redo the install code.

This has only been tested on 3.7 Beta 5, if anyone wish to install and test on other versions after the fixes then great.

[Cornie]

Database error in vBulletin 3.7.0 Beta 5 :confused:

[CallieJo]

Looks interesting. I see alot of potential here.
Thanks for sharing this. (I have not tried to install yet..hence not clicked installed)

I have a few q's:
Can we see an actual working demo? (screenshots are never enough for me..lol.)
Is there a pro version? (since this says lite..if so, what's the difference?)
Can we move forum threads to this system? (you say the news is stored in it's own table)
Can people search articles using vb's search functionality? Or is it a separate search?
Is this similar to vbcover? (I ask because I like vbcover but will never buy since it's encrypted)

[Phlex]

great !
It would be great if the users were able to comment on news in the forum (a thread is automatically generated and on the button of the news page is a link to it )

[Bree]

Looks interesting. I see alot of potential here.
Thanks for sharing this. (I have not tried to install yet..hence not clicked installed)

I have a few q's:
Can we see an actual working demo? (screenshots are never enough for me..lol.)
Is there a pro version? (since this says lite..if so, what's the difference?)
Can we move forum threads to this system? (you say the news is stored in it's own table)
Can people search articles using vb's search functionality? Or is it a separate search?
Is this similar to vbcover? (I ask because I like vbcover but will never buy since it's encrypted)

I will be opening up NMAPS on my live site very soon... will send the link once that is done... Me and Chief Reporter are still getting our thoughts together on how we want this to work on our site =0)

The Pro version is in the works... NMAPS Lite was built first and once it's outta Beta, the Pro version will be in heavy development... Pro offers many more features such as Commenting System.. Reporter Applications... Advanced Category Permissions, just to name a few...

No at this point, can't move forum threads into this system... Good idea tho! Will talk to Steve about adding this feature =0)

And I have no clue what vbcover is so I can't answer that question *blush*

great !
It would be great if the users were able to comment on news in the forum (a thread is automatically generated and on the button of the news page is a link to it )

Commenting capabilities will be introduced with the Pro version *coming soon*


Now to go look at Steve's install code..........

[madotds]

Sorry to jump on the band wagon but I too get the same errors on install! :( But I look forward to trying it once sorted. :)

[wicked80]

Tested on 3.7 beta 5, same database errors as others :(

[spitb19]

Tested on 3.7 beta 6, same database errors as others :(:(:(

[Mythotical]

Hrm, not sure whats up, Bree called me last night and informed me she would have the new product xml done and posted so everyone could test. I will talk with her to see if she got it done, if not I will get that done tonight then we can get everyone squared away. This truly is not beta, just a mistake on my part but I think placing it in Beta for now will do justice to make sure we get kinks worked out.

Cheers
Steve

[Mythotical]

Removed the xml file from this post until an install script is created.

Ok here is the product file, I have also re-uploaded the zip file containing the new product file.

Live Site: http://www.thevbcoders.com/nmaps.php (Currently its showing fake inserts and such to give you a look at how it displays and such.)

News from threads to NMAPS: I am thinking of an import script to do just that. :D Thanks for the suggestion.

[joeycano]

Here is the error:

Database error in vBulletin 3.7.0 Beta 6:

Invalid SQL:

CREATE TABLE vb_nmaps_settings (
`varname` varchar(100) NOT NULL,
`set_value` varchar(25) NOT NULL,
PRIMARY KEY (`varname`)
);

MySQL Error : Table 'vb_nmaps_settings' already exists
Error Number : 1050
Date : Saturday, March 15th 2008 @ 01:24:06 AM

Also could not enter the demo page on your site. It indicates I do not have permission to access the page.

[Cornie]

I have Error by install the new xml

Fatal error: Call to undefined function: query_write() in /srv/www/vhosts/xxxxxxxxxx.de/httpdocs/forum/admincp/plugin.php(1970) : eval()'d code on line 61

[Mythotical]

Joeycano: That error just states you already have the table installed, you need to manually remove any table that has nmaps_ in front of it from your database then reimport, that will work.

Cornie: That error is not from the install, that is an error from the plugin updating the user database. I've attached a product file to fix the issue.

[Mythotical]

Updated permissions for demo link, can now be viewed by guests.

[Cybertims]

Joeycano: That error just states you already have the table installed, you need to manually remove any table that has nmaps_ in front of it from your database then reimport, that will work.

Cornie: That error is not from the install, that is an error from the plugin updating the user database. I've attached a product file to fix the issue.

Still errors, I am gonna wait a while on this as it's messing things up big time, adding a table here or there but never completing, then I have to keep going in and editing the database.

Sorry bud but maybe test it first before releasing as this could really screw up someone's board.

Cheers

[Cornie]

I give it up. Each time an error message comes

[joeycano]

Does not work for me

[synn]

Updated permissions for demo link, can now be viewed by guests.

Noticed on demo that when clicking a headline under the category it goes to a blank page. However, clicking the headline on the right menu brings up the article.

Waiting to install.

[Mythotical]

Ok I am removing the zip file, gonna do an installation file instead of using install code through the product itself.

[Mythotical]

Also, the mod will be re-released for 3.6.x as 3.7 install is causing too many problems, until 3.7 goes gold or at least RC, I am suspending development of NMAPS for 3.7 till after that.

[Mythotical]

Demo site has been updated, please try the demo again. Not sure where the problem was but links work for me perfectly after updating.

[Mythotical]

I have just did the uninstall file. Please use this if you have installed v2.0 Lite. I have also added these same instructions and zip file to original post.

UNINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
These instructions are for those who installed v2.0 Lite, when we bring NMAPS back it will be 2.1.

1. Extract contents of NMAPS v2.0 Uninstall.zip to your local harddrive
2. Upload contents to appropriate folders
3. Browse to http://www.yourdomain.com/admincp/nmaps_uninstall.php
4. Follow instructions
5. Done you have removed all aspects of NMAPS v2.0 Lite

[therogueforums]

I eagerly await the new release! I've been drooling over this since I saw it a week or so ago.

[Mythotical]

TRF: LOL, thanks, I expect to be releasing again tomorrow evening.

[HaYLaZ]

It seems very useful with my style lol:D

[Mythotical]

LOL, yes I love your style Haylaz, it goes perfect on 2 of my sites I have.

[madotds]

Madotds waits with great anticipation!!!! :) Any update on when we may see this?

[snunhuck]

Where do I download it? The only download files I can see is the uninstall...

EDIT: Just saw this: NOTE: Removed zip file to add an install file. Will re-release for 3.6.8 only that way there is a guarantee it will work on 3.6.x as well as 3.7

:D

[Mythotical]

UPDATE: Install file is created, I sent it off to be tested, I should know something by tonight whether its a green light to put up the zip or more work is needed. Other than that, I'm expecting it to be released tonight, early tomorrow.

[snunhuck]

Thanks, you are a star, you saved me a lot of hassle by this mod.

[madotds]

UPDATE: Install file is created, I sent it off to be tested, I should know something by tonight whether its a green light to put up the zip or more work is needed. Other than that, I'm expecting it to be released tonight, early tomorrow.

So anymore news on this addon? My test board is biting at the bit to try it out :)

Regards
Madotds

[Bacon Butty]

Noticed most people who have replied have struggled to get it to work.

Any success stories?

[Mythotical]

Bacon, there is no file to install so thats why you see unsuccessful stories.

mad, I am aiming for it tonight as tester ran into a problem.

[madotds]

mad, I am aiming for it tonight as tester ran into a problem.

Ok mate I work the night shift here in the Uk so I will kkep my eyes peeled :eek:

[therogueforums]

I am aiming for it tonight as tester ran into a problem.
Get it done with no flaws, and I'll send you the best slab of St Louis-style ribs on Earth!

Looking forward to the next release!

[Mythotical]

MMMMM, St. Louis style ribs.....

Ok so far I have not received any errors back to me from testers. I'm gonna give them till tonight, if no error reports, I will place it up for download.

[madotds]

Hi
Did all go alright? when do we get our grubby little hands on it :D

[Mythotical]

Well found out that one tester ran into a blank page during install on the last step so I gotta figure out that problem. Once that is done, I am 200% sure it will be ready.

[Mythotical]

Problem with blank page has been resolved. Now to await a reply.

[madotds]

hope its done soon because I am moving house on monday and may be without Internet access for a few days! :(

[MTG]

Come on post it for download !!

I want it so bad!!! ?

<More than Britney wants meds!!>

[Mr. Hoddz]

I'm not sure how this works. I have downloaded and uploaded files but there is no readme or anything.

[MTG]

you downloaded the remover, the full package is not posted its being finished and should have been posted by now!!

POST IT DOOD

[Mythotical]

MTG, actually you don't know when it should have been posted by, please do not assume anything.

So far, I am fixing last error which is a display error then releasing. I have to make sure my beta tester has no more problems otherwise I take a chance of others running into problems.

The remover doesn't need a readme, upload the folders as they are, then go to http://www.yourdomain.com/admincp/nmaps_uninstall.php

Cheers

[MTG]

How rude! How unprofessional!

I had read everything posted and the implication was it was due for release around now, which is the reason I mentioned it. It was merely an advice thats its due. Which after reading it was. Everyone wants it and is waiting. Which is good.

*** Removed ***

[Marco van Herwaarden]

Please discuss things in a respectfull way.

Please note that coders are releasing their work in their own time and that other things might come up that delay a release (either personal or because testing has revealed problems). Please respect this.

[1Turk]

thanks :)

[Mythotical]

Released, enjoy the new version.

[mkinnov8]

Excellent timing, thank you so much :)

[madotds]

great thank you all I need to do now is wait for my Internet connection to be sorted out! :(
as soon as that is done I will be trying it out

Regards
madotds

[MTG]

Nice to see everyone having a pop at me and then suddenly, as the entire thread dictated 'it was due soon', it appears..

I dont get some people.

Anyway, thankyou, installed, tested and a great job. Sorry some people on the thread are uptight and biggots, with some VB.org friends.

Appreciate the effort in creating this and need to have a chat with you about it so PM me or email me for details. Great job, marked as installed

[Mr. Hoddz]

/me installs.
/me marks as installed.
/me loves it

Thanks, and thanks for the hard work!!

[Mythotical]

MTG, I PM'd you

All: Glad everyone has liked it thus far.

[MTG]

Its awesome!!

[macc]

hello!

nice hack .. have one question... reporters avatars come not up on nmps page ... only noimage.gif? should come users -reporters avatars ? but comes not ...

have vbulletin 3.7 rc2

some help?

regards

macc

[therogueforums]

Thank you, ever so much, for the release! Downloaded, and will be tested out in the next day or so. Will you be requiring any side dishes with those ribs? :)

[madotds]

Hi
Thank you for getting this out to us. I finally have my internet connection back and I have installed :) The Installation seemed to have gone fine

BUT :(

When I went to change some details on a catagorie I get the following error!

Database error in vBulletin 3.7.0 Release Candidate 1:

Invalid SQL:
UPDATE `nmaps_cats` SET
cat_name='Action', cat_image='action.gif', cat_desc='For all your action pack adventure's , combat games & shoot'em'ups.', cat_dis='1'
WHERE cat_id='1';

MySQL Error : You have an error in your SQL syntax; check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right syntax to use near 's , combat games & shoot'em'ups.', cat_dis='1'
WHERE cat_id='1'' at line 2
Error Number : 1064
Date : Monday, April 7th 2008 @ 05:22:42 PM
Script : http://www.xxxxxxxx/forums/admincp/nmaps.php?do=cats
Referrer : http://www.xxxxxxxxx/forums/admincp/nmaps.php?do=edit_cat&catid=1
IP Address : xx.xx.xxx.xxx
Username : xxx
Classname : vb_database
MySQL Version : 4.1.20

Any idea what went wrong? I am not very good at working out database errors!

regards Madotds

[macc]

hello!

can some help with users-reporters pictures (avatars) and how to get that to work on news page ?

have vbulletin 3.7 rc 2 www.belaplay.com/vb/libar (http://www.belaplay.com/vb/libar)

regards

macc

[Mythotical]

madotds: That error is happening because of this word shoot'em'ups remove the ' and it will work fine. I need to add a function to automatically parse those out when entering to db so it doesn't error out.

Macc: Make sure you have chosen an avatar from your gallery. Uploaded ones will not work on this version as it causes things to go screwy plus uploaded images I'm not sure how to handle on gathering and displaying just yet.

[Mr. Hoddz]

Does this have an RSS for it or is this a feature only in the Pro version (coming soon maybe)

Regards.

[Mythotical]

RSS is for Pro version only, we are working to finish up the pro version, we wanted to see how much attention Lite got first and because of the overwhelming responses we have gotten in this thread and email, we are going through with the Pro version. So expect it out in about a month.

[Mr. Hoddz]

Okay, sounds good.

Will there be a way to keep all settings in LITE and upgrade to PRO without the loss of any news posts and stuff? Also, will the Custom Avatars work in PRO?

[Mythotical]

Yes, I plan to use the install script to also do the upgrade stuff, alter tables, add new tables, add new fields, etc. Custom avatars is up in the air as we are not sure if it will be ready for Pro 2.0 but we are hoping.

[madotds]

Cheers Steve That sorted out the database issue :)

All works fine. I will want to use this as a games review section for my site so I will be very interested in the Pro version. Some feature that I really crave for are


Ability to upload/add pictures
Ability to preview article before submitting
Allow users to rate an article
Allow users to leave a comment on an article
Ability to add tags
Ability for user to search articles


I hope you manage to fit these things into the pro edition

Regards

Madotds

[Mythotical]

Madotds: Right now, the features you mentioned above are part of Pro, the only one that isn't is the tags and searching of articles.

[macc]

Hello!

works fine ... what to do for get usernames in colors, mean reporters - same what they have in forum (usergroups color)?

regards

macc

[Mythotical]

macc: I'll add that feature on the next release.

[macc]

Thanks !

macc

[bennac40]

Problem

I installed looks fine and all.. I edited the categories with no problem too

Once I came to publish an artice I got the following error
http://www.lematin.ma/Actualite/Journal/Photos/20080412-p-Sahara-marocain-.jpg

[Mythotical]

Bennac40: What error? All I see is an image of a protest or something.

[fragumz.com]

Also got error:

Invalid SQL:
CREATE TABLE `vb_nmaps_settings` (
`varname` varchar(100) NOT NULL,
`set_value` varchar(25) NOT NULL,
PRIMARY KEY (`varname`)
) ENGINE=MyISAM DEFAULT;

MySQL Error : You have an error in your SQL syntax; check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right syntax to use near '' at line 5
Error Number : 1064

:(

Also, I tried installing the fix above


Try this:


CREATE TABLE `vb_nmaps_settings` (
`varname` varchar(100) NOT NULL,
`set_value` varchar(25) NOT NULL,
PRIMARY KEY (`varname`)
);This should fix the sql problem. If not, PM me and I will recheck.:D

[Mythotical]

Oops, forgot about ENGINE=MyISAM DEFAULT, I try to get rid of it before releasing code. My bad. Thanks fragumz.com

[dcw]

So how do I add an artical? I have it installed but I can't post nothing in it...

[Mythotical]

You have to set yourself as a reporter through the user section of your admincp.

[trigon]

In the nmaps Setting we can change if the Chief Avatar is shown or not.
But where is the avatar? Cause my isnt shown there.
Image preferences->
Display the cheif's avatar?
Yes No

[dcw]

Oh thanks, that would help right lol...

What is the links in the navigation do? Can we use them for what we want? if so how do we change them?

[Mythotical]

dcw: The navigation links are controlled via a template.

trigon: You must make sure the avatar is actually selected from your gallery and not a custom uploaded avatar, that feature is not working fully, only gallery avatars will work.

[gbcompro]

which folder on your sever do you upload the files ?

[trigon]

dcw: The navigation links are controlled via a template.

trigon: You must make sure the avatar is actually selected from your gallery and not a custom uploaded avatar, that feature is not working fully, only gallery avatars will work.
Ok, works. Another Quest: How can i modifiy/delete News?

[Mythotical]

gbcompro: What files? NMAPS files goes to your root directory, avatars are housed however your options are setup via admincp.

Trigon: As a reporter you have a specific section you can manage news or you can manage it through the admincp.

[trigon]

Sort it out, it works well, but after update to rc4 it shows me only a blank white page. Any solution?

[Mythotical]

Yeah I'm trying to avoid doing update after update, I'm waiting for 3.7 gold to be released then I'm gonna update NMAPS to be rid of blank white pages.

[trigon]

Any News?

[Mythotical]

Since 3.7 just got released, we are checking to make sure current version works with it before we move on to adding Pro features.

[trigon]

yep, cant wait until this "bug" is solved. :)

[Mythotical]

Which bug?

EDIT: NVM, blank white screen, I remember.

[AidoStyles]

How come BBCode doesn't work? And if you press "enter" when typing a paragraph, it doesn't create a space.

[Nindia]

How much work would be involved to make this work in a different directory?

ie.

Currently it's being run out of "/forums"

I would like to implement it into my root directory but keep the forums in the "/forums" directory. Is this possible easily? Or is it a whole whack of work?

Thanks in advance!

and great work on the script!

[Mythotical]

Aido: Not sure why BBCode's not working, I will check on both those this evening.

Nindia: Not sure, never tested it from another directory. If anything you would just have to update the links and alter the location of the global.php file which I will probably turn into a setting so that it can be housed in another directory. Just an FYI, not alot of work, just a new setting and such, I will get that done this evening.

[trigon]

I have just did the uninstall file. Please use this if you have installed v2.0 Lite. I have also added these same instructions and zip file to original post.

UNINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
These instructions are for those who installed v2.0 Lite, when we bring NMAPS back it will be 2.1.

1. Extract contents of NMAPS v2.0 Uninstall.zip to your local harddrive
2. Upload contents to appropriate folders
3. Browse to http://www.yourdomain.com/admincp/nmaps_uninstall.php
4. Follow instructions
5. Done you have removed all aspects of NMAPS v2.0 Lite
after uninstalling i got this error:
Datenbankfehler in vBulletin 3.7.0:

Invalid SQL:
ALTER TABLE IF EXISTS `usergroup` DROP `nmaps_perms`;

MySQL-Fehler : You have an error in your SQL syntax; check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right syntax to use near 'IF EXISTS `usergroup` DROP `nmaps_perms`' at line 1
Fehler-Nr. : 1064
Fehler-Zeit : Sunday, 25.05.2008 @ 19:20:40
Datum : Sunday, 25.05.2008 @ 19:20:40
Skript : http://www.xxxxxxxxxxxxx.com/admincp/nmaps_uninstall.php?step=2
Referrer : http://www.xxxxxxxxxxxxx.com/admincp/nmaps_uninstall.php?step=1
IP-Adresse : xx.xx.xxx.xxx
Benutzername : trigon
Klassenname : vB_Database_MySQLi
MySQL-Version : 4.1.13

[macc]

Hello!

me too ..get same error when try uninstall ...
Database error in vBulletin 3.7.0:Invalid SQL:ALTER TABLE IF EXISTS `vb_usergroup` DROP `nmaps_perms`;MySQL Error : You have an error in your SQL syntax; check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right syntax to use near 'IF EXISTS `vb_usergroup` DROP `nmaps_perms`' at line 1Error Number : 1064Request Date : Sunday, May 25th 2008 @ 01:33:33 PMError Date : Sunday, May 25th 2008 @ 01:33:33 PMScript : http://www.belaplay.com/vb/libar/admincp/nmaps_uninstall.php?step=2Referrer : http://www.belaplay.com/vb/libar/admincp/nmaps_uninstall.php?step=1IP Address : xx.xxx.xxx.xxxUsername : AdminClassname : vB_DatabaseMySQL Version : 4.1.22-standard
after i get another error when i try navigate npms.php page Fatal error: Can't use method return value in write context in /home2/belapla/public_html/vb/libar/nmaps.php on line 405


this error comes up when i upload new files and import new product.xml file


some help?

regards

macc

[macc]

Have unistalled completly and install again and now get only this error when try to come on nmaps.php

"Fatal error: Can't use method return value in write context in /home2/belapla/public_html/vb/libar/nmaps.php on line 405"

reg

macc

[Mythotical]

Oops, forgot to remove that uninstall file, right now the uninstall file does not work with 3.7

[LisaJH]

So i take it t his install dont work? i am about to install it but dont want to just yet...

[trigon]

i try to do a new install, but now i got this error:
Datenbankfehler in vBulletin 3.7.0:

Invalid SQL:
ALTER TABLE `usergroup`
ADD `nmaps_perms` INT( 10 ) UNSIGNED NOT NULL;

MySQL-Fehler : Duplicate column name 'nmaps_perms'
Fehler-Nr. : 1060
Fehler-Zeit : Monday, 26.05.2008 @ 18:49:06
Datum : Monday, 26.05.2008 @ 18:49:06
Skript : http://www.xxxxxxxxxx.com/admincp/nmaps_install.php?step=2
Referrer : http://www.xxxxxxxxxx.com/admincp/nmaps_install.php?step=1
IP-Adresse : xx.xx.xxx.xxx
Benutzername : trigon
Klassenname : vB_Database_MySQLi
MySQL-Version : 4.1.13

[macc]

yes ...uninstalled ...

reg

macc

[sbarbz]

Database error in install for vBulletin 3.7.0:
Database error in vBulletin 3.7.0:

Invalid SQL:
CREATE TABLE `nmaps_cats` (
`cat_id` int(5) NOT NULL auto_increment,
`cat_name` varchar(100) NOT NULL,
`cat_desc` mediumtext NOT NULL,
`cat_image` varchar(100) NOT NULL default '',
`cat_dis` varchar(5) NOT NULL,
PRIMARY KEY (`cat_id`)
);

MySQL Error : Table 'nmaps_cats' already exists
Error Number : 1050
Request Date : Monday, May 26th 2008 @ 09:41:27 PM
Error Date : Monday, May 26th 2008 @ 09:41:27 PM
Script : http://zcomp.co.il/admincp/nmaps_install.php?step=2
Referrer : http://zcomp.co.il/admincp/nmaps_install.php?step=1
IP Address : my ip
Username : Lom
Classname : vb_database
MySQL Version : 4.1.21-standard
How to repair?

[Mythotical]

sbarbz: You need to remove all instances of nmaps_ from your database, that just means it already exists.

[Mythotical]

Lisa: The fresh install portion works, their errors are from existing installs, since 3.7 Gold is released I'm gonna do work tonight to have it updated and working flawlessly on 3.7 as well as the uninstall script.

Trigon: Try to do an overwrite, not a fresh install.

[sbarbz]

sbarbz: You need to remove all instances of nmaps_ from your database, that just means it already exists.
How I execute this ? :D

[Mythotical]

I will get the uninstall script done as soon as I update my test forum to 3.7 gold so probably a few hours from now you will be able to use my uninstall script to get rid of it.

[sbarbz]

Where I find the script ?

[Mythotical]

sbarbz: I am updating it, I will have it ready in about an hour.

[therock67]

Steve,

Just installed the mod. Getting the following error

Parse error: syntax error, unexpected '(', expecting ',' or ')' in /home/thefreek/public_html/vbforum/nmaps.php on line 405

Any ideas?

[Mythotical]

Not yet, once I have the uninstall script working again, I will be looking into the NMAPS errors.

[ExTincTi0N]

I get this

Database error in vBulletin 3.7.0:

Invalid SQL:
CREATE TABLE `nmaps_cats` (
`cat_id` int(5) NOT NULL auto_increment,
`cat_name` varchar(100) NOT NULL,
`cat_desc` mediumtext NOT NULL,
`cat_image` varchar(100) NOT NULL default '',
`cat_dis` varchar(5) NOT NULL,
PRIMARY KEY (`cat_id`)
);

MySQL Error : Table 'nmaps_cats' already exists
Error Number : 1050
Request Date : Monday, May 26th 2008 @ 06:01:42 PM
Error Date : Monday, May 26th 2008 @ 06:01:42 PM
Script : http://line-artists.com/admincp/nmaps_install.php?step=2
Referrer : http://line-artists.com/admincp/nmaps_install.php?step=1
IP Address : 71.53.92.129
Username : .RevO
Classname : vB_Database
MySQL Version : 5.0.45-community

After clicking to go onto step 2

[shofolofo]

would've been an awesome script .. but iam scared from the comments

:(

[Mythotical]

Shofolofo: your not reading the comments very well then, they are errors regarding the tables already existing, if you have never installed the script, it will go fine as long as its a fresh install.

Extinction: Please scroll up and read my comment regarding duplicate entry errors. I am currently working on a way to bypass those errors when upgrading or uninstalling.

[ExTincTi0N]

Ok if it already exists when I try to go to it I get this.

Fatal error: Can't use method return value in write context in /home/emind/public_html/line-artists/nmaps.php on line 405

[Mythotical]

Extinction: That error I'm not sure of, I will check on it once I am done with the uninstall/install script.

EDIT: Correction, I know the error now, I will have a fix for it soon, that was my bad.

[ExTincTi0N]

Its alright.
I am testing out this and vBadvanced cmps to see which one to use.

[dodgeuk19]

i'm having the same problem with

Parse error: syntax error, unexpected '(', expecting ',' or ')' in ../forum/nmaps.php on line 405

can't wait till you fix it,

also any news on the pro version coz if it's as good as it sounds i want the pro version lol

keep up the good work and i can't wait till this error is fixed as i have a team if review staff all rev'd and and ready to go

thanks

dodge

[Mythotical]

Ok I ran into a few issues with combining the uninstall script with the install script, so that hour turned into 5 hours. Right now I'm too tired to even stay up and continue. I should have this fixed come tomorrow.

Pro Update: Right now not sure how much longer it will be but we are aiming for about 2 more weeks. I will post updates as more information is ready.

[sbarbz]

sbarbz: I am updating it, I will have it ready in about an hour.
you not upload ?

[Mythotical]

No sorry, finishing work on it as I type this.

[sbarbz]

where i download the file "nmaps_uninstall.php" ?

[Mythotical]

sbarbz: Last time I'm telling you, I am finishing work on it.

[Greg-J]

I'd like to download this, but your demo link isn't working. Is this working with 3.7.1?

[Mythotical]

I will get the demo link working again shortly.

As of right now, yes it works with 3.7 but I am about to do a full test on 3.7.1

[Mythotical]

UPDATE: v2.0.2 is now available for download. If you wish to uninstall NMAPS Lite and reinstall, that can all be done from 1 install file now.

For those wishing to download the mod, the demo link is working again as well the zip file now contains the updated files and changes. Fresh install will cause no errors unless you have modified your vbulletin database so much that the tables are not named the same which I doubt will cause any problems honestly.

Enjoy for those new to NMAPS and current NMAPS users you need to update your files immediately. No database changes are required as of this version.

Currently development of NMAPS Lite beta will now be stalled as NMAPS Pro is prepared and released. NMAPS Lite updated versions now will only be given if there is a major bug fix or security flaw that is fixed OR a new version of vBulletin is released.

[Greg-J]

What is involved in changing the nmaps.php to articles.php ? How many files will have to be changed?

[Mythotical]

Greg: 1, you change your nmaps.php file to articles.php and alter your settings to reflect that, the rest is done. The script uses the setting for your file name for the rest of your files. So only one file change and one setting change.

[Greg-J]

Thanks a lot Steve. I'm looking forward to putting it through the ringer on http://myspacepros.com/forum/ this week. I'll let you know when I've got it all customized.

[Mythotical]

Greg: Sure thing, if you would mind me using your site as a live demo. My demo is just a test demo mainly.

[ninjamaster]

thanks m8 but i get this

Database error in vBulletin 3.7.0:

Invalid SQL:

SELECT set_value, varname FROM nmaps_settings
WHERE varname IN ('nmaps_status', 'nmaps_file', 'nmaps_chief_id', 'nmaps_col_left', 'nmaps_col_right', 'nmaps_col_spacer', 'cat_layout', 'reporters_layout', 'cat_image_pref', 'chief_avatar_pref', 'reporters_avatar_pref', 'max_reporters', 'max_top', 'max_new', 'max_cover_char', 'max_top_char', 'max_stories');

MySQL Error : Table '............nmaps_settings' doesn't exist
Error Number : 1146
Request Date : Wednesday, May 28th 2008 @ 08:26:18 AM

can u help me plaese

[akulion]

im gona mark this for future use..looks promising

[trigon]

ok, now it runs perfect, thx for the update.
But one question: how can i change this? (red marked), my map is already renamed from nmaps.php to portal.php.

[sbarbz]

working' tnach you ...

[trigon]

thanks m8 but i get this

Database error in vBulletin 3.7.0:

Invalid SQL:

SELECT set_value, varname FROM nmaps_settings
WHERE varname IN ('nmaps_status', 'nmaps_file', 'nmaps_chief_id', 'nmaps_col_left', 'nmaps_col_right', 'nmaps_col_spacer', 'cat_layout', 'reporters_layout', 'cat_image_pref', 'chief_avatar_pref', 'reporters_avatar_pref', 'max_reporters', 'max_top', 'max_new', 'max_cover_char', 'max_top_char', 'max_stories');

MySQL Error : Table '............nmaps_settings' doesn't exist
Error Number : 1146
Request Date : Wednesday, May 28th 2008 @ 08:26:18 AM

can u help me plaese
try to first uninstall this mod with the install-file (http://www.yourdomain.com/admincp/nmaps_install.php), then install it again.

[silver surfer]

- installed -

works like a charm...i would just like to know how to add reporters, or how member can become reporters...

[Mythotical]

Ninjamaster: What trigon said.

silver_surfer: reporters are added through the member control panel, just edit a member via admincp and find Is Reporter then check yes.

trigon: Hmmm, that was supposed to be a setting, let me check it again, if its not there I will add the setting and re-release today.

[schlottkej]

This killed my backend.... i cannot edit usergroups, DB errors all over the place...

[dodgeuk19]

Thanks For fix mate it works BUT

i have a some of questions,

1st on is when i edit a post and i use the drop down menu that i can only see the OPTION, Story Status, FINAL but i cannot read the options within.

2nd where can i change the Links

3rd After moving a post i have to Edit out all the code i.e. < p > and &nbsp

4th i renamed the nmaps.php to news.php and it showed the front page but i could not click add story etc

5th This maybe something you have noticed but the noimage.gif for the chief is looking in a folder that does not exist ( nmaps/images/misc .... ) i had to create this manually ( noticed on your demo site this does not work too )

6th I like this would like to see what extra features pro has ( maybe embedded video's or wrap around text ) and the cost of it,

Sorry to be a pain and the long list but any ideas on the above would be great, thanks,

will be donating on pay day, keep up the good work and thanks again for fixing the parse error

[silver surfer]

Thanks, Steve...found it.But i noticed the same 1st on is when i edit a post and i use the drop down menu that i can only see the OPTION, Story Status, FINAL but i cannot read the options within.

i cant see the options within, too.

[ninjamaster]

try to first uninstall this mod with the install-file (http://www.yourdomain.com/admincp/nmaps_install.php), then install it again.

hi all iam still geting the same when i try to do http://www.yourdomain.com/admincp/nmaps_install.php all i get is a white screen & stays that way:(

can u help please

[schlottkej]

There seem to be a *TON* of issues with this mod.

[XxKonnectionsxX]

I'm new to this. Can someone help.

I did the download and I uploaded all the files successfully. I have completed all the steps. Now when I go to my forum home page, where am I suppose to see the link to this software? I can't seem to find it anywhere.

[trigon]

I'm new to this. Can someone help.

I did the download and I uploaded all the files successfully. I have completed all the steps. Now when I go to my forum home page, where am I suppose to see the link to this software? I can't seem to find it anywhere.
you must edit your navbar template, or use the direct link to it: www.yourforum.com/nmaps.php or if you change the name of the php file in admincp then naturally the new name ;)

[trigon]

hi all iam still geting the same when i try to do http://www.yourdomain.com/admincp/nmaps_install.php all i get is a white screen & stays that way:(

can u help please
after youclick on this link http://www.yourdomain.com/admincp/nmaps_install.php , use the 2.nd selection at first, after that you can do a fresh install

[trigon]

...

trigon: Hmmm, that was supposed to be a setting, let me check it again, if its not there I will add the setting and re-release today.
thx m8.

[Mythotical]

schlottkej: Please do not assume there are tons of issues with my mod, this mod requires a certain version of vbulletin, hence the reason for your back end dying. Since you did not read my original release post from top to bottom, I specifically ask that you provide specific information when reporting an error so that I can better assist you with those errors. If your using this mod on your wrestling site then you need to upgrade to vBulletin 3.7.1 as this mod will not work with a release candidate or beta of vBulletin 3.7

dodgeuk19 & silver_surfer:
1st: What version of vBulletin you using? I need to analyze this further before I start a process of fixing the issue.

2nd: The links are housed in a template, just go to nmaps_member_menu

3rd: Yes I forgot to include the auto trim part, I will have that done and released by this weekend.

4th: You need to make yourself a reporter first.

5th: oops, forgot I changed it prior to release, I will have that updated along with the other issues found.

6th: Right now our features for Pro is beyond Lite, way beyond. Currently we are waiting for Lite to go out of Beta before we plow into getting Pro completed. The price of Pro is unknown at this moment and I do not want to mention anymore on it here as I don't want to get into trouble for advertising Pro, just visit my website in my signature if you wish to know more about Pro.

ninjamaster: What trigon said, again. LOL

[dodgeuk19]

HI Steve

Thank you for your reply, my version of VB is 3.7.1,

there was one other thing i notice was that none of the avatars are showing, ( does this mean i have to add the manually or should it pick them up via the user's profile )
thanks for your help mate

[Mythotical]

dodgeuk19: The avatar issue is this, it only picks up avatars that the user has chosen from your avatar gallery. Now I might have to add a setting for image path of avatars but hopefully not.

[silver surfer]

i am using 3.7.0 Gold , Steve.

[Mythotical]

silver_surfer: I suggest you upgrade to 3.7.1 to fix the issues they found and do as trigon suggested above.

[Rocc]

Looks great man.
I ran the install, no errors, or problems.
2 things though.
1) The file the README says to delete, doesnt exsist.
2) When I try to go to the portal page, I get a vB error.

" *****, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:

1. Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
2. If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation. "

Any clue why it would be like that?

[citroenar]

Looks great man.
I ran the install, no errors, or problems.
2 things though.
1) The file the README says to delete, doesnt exsist.
2) When I try to go to the portal page, I get a vB error.

" *****, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:

1. Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
2. If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation. "

Any clue why it would be like that?

go to usergroups and set permisions

[Mythotical]

Rocc: What doesn't exist?

[Rocc]

In the readme file, is says 'Deleted nmaps_install.php from your admincp directory.'
Its not there.
Plus its Delete, not Deleted =].

[ninjamaster]

after youclick on this link http://www.yourdomain.com/admincp/nmaps_install.php , use the 2.nd selection at first, after that you can do a fresh install

i click the link this is what i got 404 not found Sorry, the page you requested cannot be found

Please click here to return to our home page.

& i tryed to do it with my domain were it says http://www.yourdomain.com and like this http://mydomain.uk/forum/admincp/nmaps_install.php
that just comes up with a blank white screen so i cant get to Follow any on screen steps
is there a file i need to edit to point it at my domain ?
coz i tryed to follow the the read me file but no go just blank so i cant go anywere :(

[Mythotical]

Rocc: Look closely, it hides very well

ninjamaster: No there is no file you need to edit. Are you using a .co.uk domain, if so make sure you have the .co.uk in there. Check to make sure you don't have mydomain.uk/admincp/nmaps_install.php if so you, delete and reupload nmaps_install.php to forum/admincp/

[ninjamaster]

hi steve that was a typing error i have put in co.uk & i deleted it the re-up it still gose blank nothing happened just white screen any other thing to try coz this is soming i like the Description:
please

[trigon]

ok, now it runs perfect, thx for the update.
But one question: how can i change this? (red marked), my map is already renamed from nmaps.php to portal.php.

...
trigon: Hmmm, that was supposed to be a setting, let me check it again, if its not there I will add the setting and re-release today.
Steve, do you fixed this?

[Mythotical]

ninjamaster: Ok I will try to duplicated. Have you upgrade to vB 3.7.1 yet? If not, try that then try to access the install file.

trigon: I won't be able to get to it till tomorrow unfortunately, old friend dropped by so I'm taking time to see him.

[Mattimus1984]

when i go to my nmaps.php it says this

MaTTiMuS, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:

1. Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
2. If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.

[citroenar]

when i go to my nmaps.php it says this

MaTTiMuS, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:

1. Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
2. If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.

go to usergroups and set permisions

[Mythotical]

LOL, thank you citroenar

[MTG]

roflmaofita

Hello mate, nice to see you again. Im pleased its all come together so nicely as well.

Well done

MeetTheGeeks.org

[Brandon Sheley]

hows it different from vba ? Just that it stores its news off of the forum?
looks nice

[Mythotical]

MTG: Exactly, I am anxious to get Pro done.

Loco: Not only that but this system is a straight news/story system. vBA has a wide range of 'systems' from news, to latest threads, etc. I suggest vBA to those who want more than news/stories but for those wanting news/stories then I suggest going for NMAPS.

[remote3m]

Well I went to uninstall this script.. it seemed to unistall fine when using the install.php, but when you want to remove the Nmaps from the plugins in vbulliten there is no choice to remove the plugin, So now my admin panel shows that I have this Nmaps thing that is not installed.

Please fix or advise how to remove

[remote3m]

Nevermind.. I just reinstalled and uninstalled plugin.. That did the trick.

Yep.. I'm dumb at times.. can't blame me

[trigon]

..

trigon: I won't be able to get to it till tomorrow unfortunately, old friend dropped by so I'm taking time to see him.
Hope you dont forget me :)

[Mythotical]

trigon: nope didn't forget, I'm off the next 2 days so expect to see an update.

[Greg-J]

Greg: Sure thing, if you would mind me using your site as a live demo. My demo is just a test demo mainly.

Yes, of course. When it's running without the bugs of course(http://www.myspacepros.com/forum/articles.php). Here are the ones I've found so far:



bb code is not translated at all, nor are line breaks. It's as if you're pulling directly from the database to display the news rather through the post displaying function.

During install several of the phrases weren't installed. I had to create them manually. Phrases such as $vbphrase[nmaps_edit_story], $vbphrase[nmaps_move_story], etc.

The filename nmaps.php is hardcoded in nmaps_pg_news_add and nmaps_pg_news_edit in two places (in each template).

If there is no right and/or left column the table is still drawn with 3 columns, leaving the spacing off on the right and/or left side.

There are phrases that are hard-coded in nmaps.php such as the ones for the breadcrumbs that need to be made into phrases.


I've fixed these errors in my copy for the most part except for the bbcode issue. I'll begin looking into that now though.

[Mythotical]

Give me a full list of phrases missing so I can add them. Now thats what I call bug reporting, ty Greg for being so thorough. I will try to get all of those fixed in this copy tomorrow. The bbcode isn't translated as the text box doesn't have bbcode enabled.

[ninjamaster]

ninjamaster: Ok I will try to duplicated. Have you upgrade to vB 3.7.1 yet? If not, try that then try to access the install file.

trigon: I won't be able to get to it till tomorrow unfortunately, old friend dropped by so I'm taking time to see him.

i updated stil no go hmmmmmmmmmmm

[Greg-J]

Give me a full list of phrases missing so I can add them. Now thats what I call bug reporting, ty Greg for being so thorough. I will try to get all of those fixed in this copy tomorrow. The bbcode isn't translated as the text box doesn't have bbcode enabled.
All the phrases for the admin select menu are missing.

As for the bbcode not being enabled, why isn't it?

[Mythotical]

Never figured bbcode would be used in news, but since it will be used then I will make sure its enabled.

Phrases for admin select menu should not be missing. Those were the first phrases to be done.

[Mythotical]

ninjamaster: Hmmmmm, no idea, on the blank page, right click, view source and report what you see. You should see an error on the view source page.

[Greg-J]

Never figured bbcode would be used in news, but since it will be used then I will make sure its enabled.

Phrases for admin select menu should not be missing. Those were the first phrases to be done.
Yeah, mine weren't there. Weird.

As for the bbcode, it's an absolute must.

[stulancs]

Mine works fine, haven't noticed anything wrong with it or installation problems.

Anyone know how you' go about getting it running in vbadvanced as a module, as this is a much better news system (ie. it doesn't just display forum posts) but I already have my site setup in vbadvanced?

[tscargo]

Does one really require PHP 5.2 ? I am running on CentOS 5 that has PHP 5.1.6, and would prefer not to change the php installation....

[tscargo]

Just installed the product, but I see no method of editting posts, nor a way to set the date an news-article will be published. Maybe next version. But like always: need it now.... Suggestions are welcome (please PM me)

[Mythotical]

tscargo: 5.1.6 should be fine. News articles are not set to allow adding own date, it reads the current date as the add date. I might be able to add a publish date option. The editing part is controlled via accessing the news post itself. I will probably add more editing ways later on right now I just want to get basics going so gold can be released.

stulancs: Right now I haven't created a vbadvanced module. I plan to add about 3 modules, one for reporters, one for news, and one for categories. Those will be released as soon as NMAPS goes gold. Currently I'm looking at 1 week when it goes gold.

[Mythotical]

Just an FYI, I am changing hosts for my sites so currently I can't work on any mods, as soon as my test sites are back up I will get back to hacking at NMAPS.

[Greg-J]

Just an FYI, I am changing hosts for my sites so currently I can't work on any mods, as soon as my test sites are back up I will get back to hacking at NMAPS.
Shoot me a PM. I can give you an account on one of my servers.

I need this mod completed ASAP :)

[ambrosious]

Can anyone tell me how to delete articles submitted to a category? I cannot find that option nowhere! Thanks in advance.

[ambrosious]

Also, is there a tutorial? I don't see how to edit links either. Or, I'm just blind...

[Mythotical]

ambrosious: Submitted to a category by yourself or a member? Tutorial I haven't completely finished yet, I am doing a video tutorial to help in the use of NMAPS. If your referring to the navigation links those are in a template titled member_menu.

[Greg-J]

Steve!

Code faster damn you! :P

[Mythotical]

Greg: LOL, sorry, just now got my server and setting up all my sites, having trouble with my main site which I might have to do a fresh install then import posts, threads, etc.

To All: Thanks for your patience on this, as soon as I fix issues that have been reported and no one reports them as not working I will turn Lite to gold and move on to getting Pro completed.

[TimberFloorAu]

Shoot me a PM. I can give you an account on one of my servers.

I need this mod completed ASAP :)

Just checked out your Myspace site.

Love the menu.

May I ask how you created it, and where or how we could get something similar.
Initially i thought it was flash, its that slick.

Good work

Ozzy

[ambrosious]

ambrosious: Submitted to a category by yourself or a member? Tutorial I haven't completely finished yet, I am doing a video tutorial to help in the use of NMAPS. If your referring to the navigation links those are in a template titled member_menu.
Submitted by me, and thanks for the info. THANKS FOR THE HACK!

[Greg-J]

Just checked out your Myspace site.

Love the menu.

May I ask how you created it, and where or how we could get something similar.
Initially i thought it was flash, its that slick.

Good work

Ozzy
jQuery, superfish, several dozen conditions and a little patience. Shoot me a PM and I can point you in the right direction.

[joeycano]

I certainly am awaiting the gold / Pro version to be released.

[mmerced]

I too am looking forward to gold. I installed Lite to become fimiliar and got the following error:
Does anyone have any tips while Steve is setting up shop anew?
------------------------------------------------------------------------------->
Database error in vBulletin 3.7.1:

Invalid SQL:
SELECT * FROM `nmaps_mods` WHERE `mod_position`='0' AND `mod_status`='1' ORDER BY `mod_display`;

MySQL Error : Table 'db346970459.nmaps_mods' doesn't exist
Error Number : 1146
Request Date : Monday, June 9th 2008 @ 11:17:13 PM
Error Date : Monday, June 9th 2008 @ 11:17:13 PM
Script : http://www.mlkclan.net/forums/admincp/nmaps.php?do=mods
Referrer : http://www.mlkclan.net/forums/admincp/index.php
IP Address : 79.01.703.51
Username : Madteo
Classname : vb_database
MySQL Version : 5.0.51a-log

[Mythotical]

mmerced: did you run the install script first?

[giorgioarmani]

The demo doesnt work... Anyone have another one?

[dodgeuk19]

<a href="http://www.mfgz.co.uk/forum/nmaps.php" target="_blank">www.mfgz.co.uk/forum/nmaps.php</a>

but not added much content yet mate,

you should be able to see it i have edited the permission

[mmerced]

Heres mine, its virgin, but it looks great so far. Most all issues you may encounter is already posted in this thread.

http://www.mlkclan.net/forums/nmaps.php

TY Steve & Bree, ill be folowing this thread, and looking foward to Pro!!
*installed* :)

(edit: how does one change the links in the nav bar?)

[Mythotical]

Right now I'm having to redo my main site from scratch. New test site will be up soon as well.

Thanks for those who posted demo links, I appreciate it.

mmerced: Regarding the navbar, open Styles & Templates > navigation > navbar

[mmerced]

As I open Styles & Templates I see no Navigation Option.
I click Search Templates search for navbar, looked at that code, and do not see a "Link 1" in the hard code.

Sorry for being a pain, and thanks for your help.

On the same swing, where do we get to edit our Reporter avatars?
Can we add custom blocks/mods to the nmaps homepage?
How are we looking with Gold?

http://www.mlkclan.net/forums/album.php?albumid=1&pictureid=2
^link works^

[Mythotical]

mmerced: Oh you mean the links for the mod, thats in a template titled member_menu. Reporter avatar is handled via their own profile avatar. Custom blocks/mods are only allowed in Pro. I am getting my test site up tonight so I can fix the final issues and release Lite as gold then move on to Pro.

[macc]

hello!

somebody write before about this problem but i will ask again... and attach 2 pictures!

1 . in news titlle i see only " : "

2. in my admin options - i do not see anything (moderation options)!

some help?

regards

macc

[Mythotical]

macc: Can you make those attached images bigger? When I click each one it is too small for me to view the problem area.

[macc]

Thanks for reply ... you can come on my site - you will get admin account - will send PM to you !


regards
macc

edit: attach pictures

[chennairam]

Working for VB3.7.0 and vb 3.7.1 all are okay... but the only one thing is how can i change the some setting there in navagation bar i dont have templete maker for it...

[Mythotical]

chennairam: The template is under NMAPS Templates > member_menu

[mmerced]

How does one access NMAPS Templates?

On my NMaps section in the admin panel I only have NMaps> Manage Settings, Manage Categories, Manage Mods.

[macc]

hello!

mmerced you must go to styles-templates (admin cp) and there you will found NMAPS templates and you can edit your links in navibar ...

regards

macc

[AidoStyles]

Does BBCode work with it now?

[Mythotical]

AidoStyles: Not yet, I haven't gotten to the release of the new version. I should have it released in about 48 hours.

[Greg-J]

I'm setting a timer for 48 hours and then I'm coming after you.

[Mythotical]

LMAO @ Greg, I have my test sites up so I'm starting on the stuff now.

[neodan20]

Nice mod!!!

*pats on back*

[Mythotical]

Thank you very much Dan.

[Mythotical]

FAQ added to release post.

[Mythotical]

UPDATE: BBCode is now enabled and working, it was active I just didn't have the code to parse BBCode. I am only allowing BBCode in the message itself not the titles until I come up with a secure way of avoiding its abuse.

[chennairam]

How does one access NMAPS Templates?

On my NMaps section in the admin panel I only have NMaps> Manage Settings, Manage Categories, Manage Mods.



Go to template > search template > put ( NMAPS ) fallow to your screen and find the navbar you want to edit



OR fallow this

Go to your AdminCP > Styles & Templates > Style Manager > Edit Templates > Find NMAPS Templates in the list of templates > Edit nmaps_mod_nav

[Mythotical]

UPDATE: All reported bugs, missing phrases etc have been fixed. I am now working on the upgrade portion of the install script. Having display issues like usual. Will get this fixed and hope to have released tomorrow morning or afternoon.

UPDATE #2: I have coded a temp upgrade portion to the install script. This is only for upgrading to 2.0.3, upon the next release the upgrade portion will be part of the install script itself. Will release new version later this morning.

I am now off to sleep on the issue.

[trigon]

and finally you dont forget my issue, right? :D

[Mythotical]

trigon: I didn't forget you, the part you marked on the screenshot is set as a setting now.

[Mythotical]

Forgot to add the part about reimporting the product xml file with overwrite enabled.

[Mythotical]

Also make sure you redownload as I added compatible settings but removed them, was testing with those and forgot to remove them.

[macc]

now works fine ...thanks for help!

regards

macc

[dodgeuk19]

THANK YOU
can see all the fixes you made now work fine thank you so much,

however i still get the code in the post when i edit it - any ideas why ? not a problem just have to remove them manually which can be annoying when i have a few reports to edit

one other thing i forgot to say, thankyou for answering my post about avatars, and forgive me for sounding dumb, when you mention the gallery where exactly do you mean in VB3.7

Thanks in advance

[neodan20]

I would I change the "news" to blog? Want to make it a blog portal

[Mythotical]

NMAPS title in the settings you can change to whatever you want Dan.

Dodgeuk: I'm still working on that issue, I can't seem to get it solved. Regarding the avatars, the gallery is located in the UserCP > Edit Avatar

You have to have avatars uploaded first and make sure you have them added via your admincp.

[dodgeuk19]

NMAPS title in the settings you can change to whatever you want Dan.

Dodgeuk: I'm still working on that issue, I can't seem to get it solved. Regarding the avatars, the gallery is located in the UserCP > Edit Avatar

You have to have avatars uploaded first and make sure you have them added via your admincp.

Cheers mate ur a star, i've added a temp image for now,

take a peek

www.mfgz.co.uk/forum/nmaps.php

but please be aware i'm no graphic god lol

[Mythotical]

very nice dodgeuk

UPDATE: Just redid a few things, missing a few more phrases and a template. Added and new zip uploaded.

[xennamgyal]

Hi,

I am pretty much new to all this and I am having some drama with this.

I have installed it, and it meets all the requirements. I type my sites address http://www...../forums/nmaps.php and it goes to this page with the following error...

...you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:

1. Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
2. If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.

I am signed in as the admin and have more rights than George Bush. What am I doing wrong?

Thanx
Darrell

[Mythotical]

xennamgyal: You need to go to your AdminCP > Usergroups > Usergroup Manager and edit the usergroups, NMAPS Permissions is the second box from the top of the new page that loads. Set permissions for it through there and that message will go away.

[xennamgyal]

Thanx Steve,

You are a good man. Thanx heaps.

[Mythotical]

Your welcome Xennamgyal

[joeycano]

Patiently waiting for the Pro version. Any estimates on time???

[stulancs]

So, does this version work in vbadvanced?

[Mythotical]

joeycano: I do not give estimated times, I hope to however have Pro done within 1-2 weeks.

stulancs: NMAPS does not work with vBAdvanced, however Pro and Lite will have vBAdvanced modules. Those modules will not be created till lite goes gold.

[neodan20]

Steve, I just want to ask how did you learn to code and design so well?

[Mythotical]

Alot of what I know is self taught. I just sat down one day and started looking at vBulletin code, started making small template changes then went from there, before too long I found myself using various self help php sites, now I rarely visit them as the knowledge is drilled into my head. Just patience and practice, especially with fine peeps that are interested in NMAPS making reports of bugs helps you get things right next time.

Oh yeah, Bree I started teaching and what she knows now is self taught. What a web we all weave.

[Greg-J]

You da man Steve!

[QATARAT]

thank you mr Steve M

and i will translat it to arabic :)

[Mythotical]

Greg: Thanks lol

Qatarat: If you only plan to translate and provide the language pack to me for inclusion in the zip file then great, if not, please do not translate. I do not wish to have multiple versions of this mod laying around the net.

[habnet]

Thank you for this mod! Why are not BBcode working correctly? We have the newest release installed but still the BBcode won’t work correct, or to be more correct the modification doesn’t even recognize BBcode.

Any solution?

[Mythotical]

habnet: You must have WYSIWYG full editor enabled by going to AdminCP > vBulletin Options > Message Posting Interface Options > Make sure full editor says in the drop down box Enable Standard & WYSIWYG Control. If not choose that and click save.

[QATARAT]

I`m always send the translat only for the Developer
I will send it to night :)

[Mythotical]

Qatarat: Kk thanks a bunch. Just send to dev (at) thevbcoders.com

[QATARAT]

I send it to the email

and have the same problem as

Why are not BBcode working correctly? We have the newest release installed but still the BBcode won?t work correct, or to be more correct the modification doesn?t even recognize BBcode

and the WYSIWYG full editor In the three options is :

Enable Standard & WYSIWYG Control .

i`m sorry but Any solution?

[QATARAT]

the Source in my page is

<script type="text/javascript">
<!--
vB_Editor['vB_Editor_001'] = new vB_Text_Editor('vB_Editor_001', 0, 'nmaps', '1', undefined, '');
//-->
</script>

the problem in the >> nmaps.php?do=publish_story

when I try to add a new news

[Mythotical]

Qatarat: What version of vBulletin you have?