Photo As Avatar

[Vitaly]

port of vb3 version (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=233976), with mass-check feature.

This mod completely disables standard avatar functionality and generates avatars automaticaly from profile photos. That helps with 2 points:
"Socialize" you forum. Real visitors likes to se their faces.
Simplify usage. Many people don't understand, why they can upload pictures in 2 places, and what is the difference.Also, this mod makes sexy rounded corners for avatar. It seems strange, but forum impression become much better. See attached images.

Features:
Automatically generates avatars from profile photos
Round corners for avatars
PNG avatar format, compatible with any skin background
Mass rebuild avatars via ACP
Mass check/remove avatars from ACP (rebuild counters)How to install:
!!! ACP -> Avatars -> User Pictures Storage Type. Move to filesystem, if not.
Upload files from appropriate folder and import product XML
Go to ACP and change settings each group. Those are recommended:
160х160px - profile photo size
80x80 - avatar size
Go to ACP -> Options -> User Pucture Options. Select corner rounding you like.
Go to ACP -> Rebuild counders. Run "Rebuild avatars from photos"This mod is developped here http://github.com/rcdesign/vb-photo_as_avatar . Patches are welcome.

PS. Screenshots from vb3 version, don't care.

[RokuDaMerlin]

pls upload the product + files here !!! the other run not -.-

[Vitaly]

Ups... sorry for mistake. Missed by accident. Fixed.

[RokuDaMerlin]

i have now install it ..
where can i say .. make all avatars round now ?
i dont fint a option for this ..

the other run verry good ;)

good job ;)

[Vitaly]

Go to ACP -> Options -> User Pucture Options. Set rounding you need. Check with new upload. If ok - rebuild avatars in ACP -> Maintenance -> Update Counters.

Updated mod description (how to install).

[RokuDaMerlin]

when i click the update counters "Rebuild Profile Photo Avatar Thumbnails"

come this


Warnung: fopen(../image.php?u=70&dateline=&type=profile) [function.fopen]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory in [path]/includes/functions_avatar.php (Zeile 36)
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[Vitaly]

1. Have you uploaded all files from ZIP or only imported XML ?
2. Move avarats to file system, don't keep those in database.

[RokuDaMerlin]

hmm where can i say the vb .. filebase not database save for avatars ?

hmm
i have all files upload !

[Vitaly]

ACP -> Avatars -> User Pictures Storage Type.

I didn't checked mod with DB stirage - it's quite useless and make server load.

PS. Do the same for all.
ACP -> Attachments -> Storage type
ACP -> Groups -> Storage type

[RokuDaMerlin]

looks good thanks ;) i love it !! good job

[Xencored]

This is great!
Just so you know works great with these sizes
avatar 160x160
Profile pic 220x220

[Xencored]

Vitaly any idea why its only allowing "jpeg's" to be used
i did have png and gifs on also. But now there not
Thanks

[Vitaly]

If i remember correct, that was specially hardcoded for some reasons.

Do you really have PHOTOS in non-jpeg formats? Could you describe use-case?

[Xencored]

If i remember correct, that was specially hardcoded for some reasons.

Do you really have PHOTOS in non-jpeg formats? Could you describe use-case?

Easy'er for members
plus most of my images i use are png's

Gifs for movement's
Thanks

[Vitaly]

But this mod is for PHOTOS, and it will never handle animated gifs. That's a complex task, wich require much more coding than exists now.

[Xencored]

But this mod is for PHOTOS, and it will never handle animated gifs. That's a complex task, wich require much more coding than exists now.

It says photos As Avatar :D
anyways ok am not fussed about animated Gifs but png's/Normal Gif's would be nice if it can be done

Thanks

[okhissabigfish]

confused Vitaly, what does this mean??
ACP -> Avatars -> User Pictures Storage Type.

I didn't checked mod with DB stirage - it's quite useless and make server load.

PS. Do the same for all.
ACP -> Attachments -> Storage type
ACP -> Groups -> Storage type

novice here.. all other instructions are complete

EDIT___________________ i got it __________________ great! Looks Good...

[mobe00]

Ok ..installed and did everything in the instructions..but got lots of errors when i did the rebuild step. So i reversed it ..took my pictures back to database and uninstalled the mod..but now i cant see any avatars in my threads or on the forum sideblocks. The profiles if i look at them have the profile pic but no avatars. How do i fix this. cause this script messed up my site. Looks like this mod deleted all the avatars in the members profiles :(

Check http://www.vannihagen.no/forum.php

here are some of the errors i get

Maintenance

Warning: fopen() [function.fopen]: open_basedir restriction in effect. File(/tmp/5d4b9bc533d7a2868670486bfc249e7dtmp_avatar_img) is not within the allowed path(s): (/customers/vannihagen.no/vannihagen.no:/var/www/diagnostics:/usr/share/php) in [path]/includes/functions_avatar.php on line 37

Warning: fopen(/tmp/5d4b9bc533d7a2868670486bfc249e7dtmp_avatar_img) [function.fopen]: failed to open stream: Operation not permitted in [path]/includes/functions_avatar.php on line 37
1

Warning: fopen() [function.fopen]: open_basedir restriction in effect. File(/tmp/1e5c0bf511dd0e1a811bbd7b701cbe31tmp_avatar_img) is not within the allowed path(s): (/customers/vannihagen.no/vannihagen.no:/var/www/diagnostics:/usr/share/php) in [path]/includes/functions_avatar.php on line 37

Warning: fopen(/tmp/1e5c0bf511dd0e1a811bbd7b701cbe31tmp_avatar_img) [function.fopen]: failed to open stream: Operation not permitted in [path]/includes/functions_avatar.php on line 37
2

Warning: fopen() [function.fopen]: open_basedir restriction in effect. File(/tmp/69b15426369b1786bd926a62953f3159tmp_avatar_img) is not within the allowed path(s): (/customers/vannihagen.no/vannihagen.no:/var/www/diagnostics:/usr/share/php) in [path]/includes/functions_avatar.php on line 37

Warning: fopen(/tmp/69b15426369b1786bd926a62953f3159tmp_avatar_img) [function.fopen]: failed to open stream: Operation not permitted in [path]/includes/functions_avatar.php on line 37
7

Warning: fopen() [function.fopen]: open_basedir restriction in effect. File(/tmp/66ac615b21e4c0af5e1a6a5b86877b08tmp_avatar_img) is not within the allowed path(s): (/customers/vannihagen.no/vannihagen.no:/var/www/diagnostics:/usr/share/php) in [path]/includes/functions_avatar.php on line 37

Warning: fopen(/tmp/66ac615b21e4c0af5e1a6a5b86877b08tmp_avatar_img) [function.fopen]: failed to open stream: Operation not permitted in [path]/includes/functions_avatar.php on line 37
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[Vitaly]

Seems you have php soukhosin patch at dedicated server?

[mobe00]

im at a shared server. How do i get the avatars back ? or is that not possible ?

[Vitaly]

Only from backup.

I've recorded bug with shared hosting, but can't promiss fast fix.

[lcbd]

Vitaly, would you consider extending your addon to work like this.

1. When a member uploads a profile photo that you display the photo.
2. However, when a member has uploaded an avatar that you then display the avatar.

Note a, thus the profile photo is only used if the avatar isn't uploaded.
Note b, thus the avatar image takes preference over the profile photo if both exists.

Kind regards
Emmanuel van der Meulen

[Videx]

I'm wondering what's to stop a user from uploading an avatar for the profile pic? That's the first thing I would do to get around this.

Then again, I can count on one hand the number of my members that have bothered to upload a profile pic. And they're all smart enough to use that as an avatar if they wanted to.

[tattooz]

Love the idea of the mod but how do I change the text? Not only is it spelled wrong but the warning makes no sense. You are telling people NOT to upload an image? WTF??

"You can upload you real foto, to allow visitors see you. In this case, your face MUST be well seen. Please, check result after upoload.

Warning! Don't upload image, that violate requirements! In case of violation, your account can be locked"

[tattooz]

Love the idea of the mod but how do I change the text? Not only is it spelled wrong but the warning makes no sense. You are telling people NOT to upload an image? WTF??

"You can upload you real foto, to allow visitors see you. In this case, your face MUST be well seen. Please, check result after upoload.

Warning! Don't upload image, that violate requirements! In case of violation, your account can be locked"
I found it and commented out the lines.
Thanks

[tattooz]

Love the mod, only problem I see is when you go into the profile and scroll down to "friends", it is not showing any avatars. I did the rebuild thing a couple times, but no go.

Any ideas?

[southie]

i installed the mod, it works on my member.php pages for the user profiles and everywhere else, but on the forum side blocks and on other mods i have installed that use avatars for comments its not showing the profile pics. any way to fix this ?

[southie]

nm. i got it working now. nice mod marked it as installed and about to vote it now. would love to see more profile mods

[southie]

i see a bug when a user uploads a profile photo

this error msg appears on the redirect page

Warning: fopen(../image.php?u=150&dateline=1286082305&type=profile) [function.fopen]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory in [path]/includes/functions_avatar.php on line 36

[Fusion2]

If someone doesnt upload a photo, does it use the default avatar or user-selected avatar?

[Fusion2]

i see a bug when a user uploads a profile photo

this error msg appears on the redirect page

Warning: fopen(../image.php?u=150&dateline=1286082305&type=profile) [function.fopen]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory in [path]/includes/functions_avatar.php on line 36


I am getting several of the same errors everytime i try to do the rebuild function...

[gmptp]

I just tried also same error below for v3.8.7 (same goes to v4 as per this thread similar error), will the developer come forward to advice please............

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Warning: fopen(../image.php?u=1&dateline=1314244202&type=profile) [function.fopen]: failed to open stream: No error in [path]\includes\functions_avatar.php on line 36

Warning: fopen(/tmp/c20b4b7e7348d88006f179d1f0cbc252tmp_avatar_img) [function.fopen]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory in [path]\includes\functions_avatar.php on line 37


i've already move from dbase to file system for avatar and attachment and social group but still getting line 36/37 error, what could be wrong? help.............


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PS. Do the same for all.
ACP -> Attachments -> Storage type
ACP -> Groups -> Storage type
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showt...=245816&page=2

[sudhir]

this mod is not working on my forum

[jjameson]

Is this mod compatible with 4.2? OR is there another way to use profile pics as avatars?

[onespot]

Doesn't work :-\

[marianoaran]

Hello, I installed this in vB 4.2.1 and it seems to work ok, but I have to manually go to ACP> Maintenance > General Update tools > Rebuild Profile Photo Avatar Thumbnails for the avatars to show.

Is this supposed to update the avatars right after the user uploads their photo profile?

[Bubble #5]

Not sure if this is working correctly or not for 4.2.1

It's partially there but not formatted like in your example. There is no photo_samle.gif showing up.

Any help would be appreciated. :)

[Bubble #5]

Just verified, this hack is NOT working on 4.2.1. Not only that but it will prevent animated avatars from working, and mess up your settings because the avatar link will no longer show up. See this thread for more information;

http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/forum/vbulletin-4/vbulletin-4-questions-problems-and-troubleshooting/3988711-two-separate-avatar-issues/page2

[tbworld]

Just verified, this hack is NOT working on 4.2.1. Not only that but it will prevent animated avatars from working, and mess up your settings because the avatar link will no longer show up. See this thread for more information;

http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/forum/vbulletin-4/vbulletin-4-questions-problems-and-troubleshooting/3988711-two-separate-avatar-issues/page2

If you look at the last time a mod is updated you can summarize that it is not up to date. If your going to state that it does not work in the current version, it is better that you state what does not work in the current version. instead of a blanket statement (I know you tried). It is kind of given that styles might be askew in an older modification, that doesn't mean the modification does not have true value.

The gracious author clearly states that it does not work for animated avatars. You checking the modification out and giving feedback is admirable, but be careful that you are not discrediting our awesome free mod authors.

To the right person this mod is just a few simple fixes away from being very useful.

Thanks for the ear. :)

[Bubble #5]

it is better that you state what does not work in the current version.

Which is precisely why I left a link explaining the issue ;)

[Videx]

The gracious author clearly states that it does not work for animated avatars. I had to go back and look, but you're right. Right there in post #1 he says "PNG avatar format" which any admin should know means non-animated.

Got to read these things, including the entire thread, before installing.

[Live_Bait]

Files upload easy, Install no errors.
Yes profile photo is now Avatar.
Yes link to Avatar gone in settings.
Still checking it out for my needs since I do not want avatars at all unless I can control more on what uses them.
Thank you for making this mod.

[gundamz]

hmm...
photo is not show on the avatar on the forumdisplay..
is this working on 4.2.1 ?

[sait.dogan]

Thanks for great mod. :up:

If the following are done, it works in 4.2.5

!!! ACP -> Avatars -> User Pictures Storage Type. Move to filesystem, if not.
Upload files from appropriate folder and import product XML
Go to ACP and change settings each group. Those are recommended:
160х160px - profile photo size
80x80 - avatar size
Go to ACP -> Options -> User Pucture Options. Select corner rounding you like.
Go to ACP -> Rebuild counders. Run "Rebuild avatars from photos"

[rodriiverduguez]

Run 4.2.5, I have managed to allow png files ... whichever you want, modifying hooks. But the files are uploaded as thumb / without transparencies, but in the profile there are transparencies

some help?