XenvB4 (Formerly ProjectvB4)

[ChrisTERiS]

Works with "Forum only" vBulletin version. Suite version still is not supported.
RTL support is currently limited.
I can't guarantee that it will works with any 3nd party addon. No errors but the templates will not be responsive.


XenvB4 (formerly ProjectvB4) is not just a responsive style, but a full framework adding new features to vBulletin 4.2.5


Responsive, mobile first design
Redesigned important pages

Forumlist
Threadlist
Showthread
User Profile


New Modern Features

Modal profile popup
Search Panle
User menu Panel
Navigation Panel
Advanced Footer
Forum Cover Photo
Forum Icon
Facebook style Profile Cover Photo


Included Add-on Modules

Donations
Mailinglist
Memberlist
Cookies
GDPR Compliance
Legal Agreements



Installation



XenvB4 installation is pretty easy if you follow the instructions below, step by step.


If you've installed any version (Alpha or Beta) of ProjectvB4, uninstall it (https://www.xenvb.com/knowledge-base/uninstall-projectvb4.3/) !!
Unizip the file and upload all the files and folders from upload/ folder, to the directory where you've installed vBulletin. ATTENTION !!! If you've renamed your admincp/ directory, or if you've the admin files in a different directory, then you need to upload everything from admincp/ to your real admin directory.
Go to your admincp and first import the new style from Styles & Templates-> Download/Upload Style-> Import Style

Browse and select the style/xenvb4-style.xml from your computer
Let "Create a New Style" as is
Just in case, is better to set "Ignore Style Version" to YES
Let other settings as is
Click Import

XenvB4 comes with a set of plugins and templates, so you need to import the product file. Select Plugins & Products-> Manage Products
Click Add/Import Product and select product-xenvb4.xml from your computer. Is good to set "Allow Overwrite" to YES.


Configuration



If XenvB4 installation was successful is time to configure it. First of all you must complete the follow steps which are important for XenvB4 operation.


XenvB4 add the default forum icon and forum cover to your existing forums, but you need to update the cache to see them working. If you don't do this, all your existing forums will not show any icon or cover. Goto Admincp-> Maintenance-> General Update Tools and Rebuild Forum Information.
Now is time to set User Profile Avatar and Cover Photo. I never understood the reason why these dimensions are not Global but per Usergroup. So you must edit one by one all your Usergroups and modify Picture Uploading Permissions with the values:

Can Upload Profile Pictures : YES
Can Upload Animated Profile Picture : NO
Profile Picture Maximum Width : 1200
Profile Picture Maximum Height : 340
Profile Picture Maximum File-Size : 1024000
Can Upload Custom Avatars : YES
Can Upload Animated Avatar : NO
Custom Avatar Maximum Width : 150
Custom Avatar Maximum Height : 150
Custom Avatar Maximum File-Size : 200000

Back to Maintenance-> General Update Tools and Rebuild Custom Avatar Thumbnails
At xenvb4/images/ you can overwrite the default images. Even if it's ok to use images with different dimensions, I highly recommend to use the default dimensions:

email_logo.png (119 X 46)
footer_logo.png (250 X 60)
noavatar.png (150 X 150)
nocover.png (1200 X 340) for both forum cover and profile cover.



Core Modifications



Depending on your configuration (https://www.xenvb.com/knowledge-base/configuration.2/), may there are some changes that you need to do in core files. Unfortunately vBulletin license does not allows distribution of core files, so you must modify them on your own.

1.- HTML Emails
If you want to replace Text emails with HTML emails, you must edit the file: includes/class_mail.php
Line 285
Replace:

$headers .= 'Content-Type: text/plain' . iif($encoding, "; charset="$encoding"") . $delimiter;

With:

$headers .= 'Content-Type: text/html' . iif($encoding, "; charset="$encoding"") . $delimiter;

Line 294
Replace:

$this->message = $message;

With

$this->message = str_replace("{message_bodytext}", nl2br($message), $vbulletin->options['xenvb4_mail_template']);

PS: If you already did these changes before when you installed ProjectvB4, the only change on this file is line 294

2.- Editor Emoticons
If you want to hide the emoticons from the right side of the editor to earn some space in mobile view (emoticon will still be available from the button menu), you must edit the file includes/functions_editor.php. Open it with a text editor (not Word and similar), and change line 551
From:

$usesmiliebox = true;

To:

$usesmiliebox = false;

3.- Poll icon in Forum/Thread lists
To replace the Poll icon with a FA icon, your need to edit the file includes/functions_forumlist.php line 592
From:

return array('iconpath' => vB_Template_Runtime::fetchStyleVar('imgdir_misc') . "/poll_posticon.gif", 'title' => $vbphrase['poll']);

To:

return array('iconpath' => '<i class="fa fa-bar-chart" aria-hidden="true" title="'.$vbphrase['poll'].'" style="float:left; margin-right:7px; color:green; font-size:18px;"></i>');

[puertoblack2003]

Hi Chris, I have a backup test board vb4.2.5 that I use for testing. I know its alpha I will go through it and report any errors. But one question what php version are you testing the style in?

[ChrisTERiS]

Hi Chris, I have a backup test board vb4.2.5 that I use for testing. I know its alpha I will go through it and report any errors. But one question what php version are you testing the style in?

I'm working it with 7.1. Currently my PHP code are simple queries, so you'll not have any problem, as long as your vB installation works.

Only in case that you want to use kh99 reCapatcha plugin, you can have issue. The original plugin works with 5.6. If you want to use it with PHP 7 you must apply the change that I wrote above and it will works fine.

[puertoblack2003]

so far this is what I have. I was never much a fan on the block category but for testing purpose. its ok but you see it's miss aligned.
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and in showthread the paragraph is to close to the left.

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but so far the direction you're going will resolve it..

[ChrisTERiS]

so far this is what I have. I was never much a fan on the block category but for testing purpose. its ok but you see it's miss aligned.
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and in showthread the paragraph is to close to the left.

157676

but so far the direction you're going will resolve it..

Thank you for the feedback. The first issue is something that I haven't worked yet. Is to use replacement variables to replace icons with font-icons. Also I'll add a standard height for blocks so should not be a problem.

For the 2nd screenshot I can't understand what's wrong. Do you mean that the text is closed to the left line of blockquote?

[ChrisTERiS]

157676


Add to additional.css this code:

.blockquote {
padding-left:15px;
}

[puertoblack2003]

Thank you for the feedback. The first issue is something that I haven't worked yet. Is to use replacement variables to replace icons with font-icons. Also I'll add a standard height for blocks so should not be a problem.

Do you mean that the text is closed to the left line of blockquote? yes and the css didnt work

[puertoblack2003]

Add to additional.css this code:

.blockquote {
padding-left:15px;
}



actually its not a quote. its regular post message

[ChrisTERiS]

yes and the css didnt work

My bad. Should be without the dot infront. Also added !important to ignore other settings. And is better to add it to projvb/css/custom.css


blockquote {
padding-left: 15px !important;
}

[ChrisTERiS]

actually its not a quote. its regular post message

If you see the page code, vBulletin includes the message in a block, like:

<blockquote class="postcontent restore">


Don't ask me the reason, but this is what I've seen in a few times that I was using in my mods, vB editor.

[puertoblack2003]

My bad. Should be without the dot infront. Also added !important to ignore other settings. And is better to add it to projvb/css/custom.css


blockquote {
padding-left: 15px !important;
}



alot better :up:

157677

[puertoblack2003]

If you see the page code, vBulletin includes the message in a block, like:

<blockquote class="postcontent restore">


Don't ask me the reason, but this is what I've seen in a few times that I was using in my mods, vB editor.

yes i seen that in firefox element and saw it.

[Emad ELsayed]

I think it will be a wonderful development

[ChrisTERiS]

I wish too :) ... I'm spending my full time for it, but I love what I see, so this gives me courage to continue. I do believe that should be a rebirth of vB4.

[Emad ELsayed]

I wish too :) ... I'm spending my full time for it, but I love what I see, so this gives me courage to continue. I do believe that should be a rebirth of vB4.
Hello dear
The modification after the experiment is very special
I am sure you will make it the best for VB4 return again
I have a problem viewing the forums watched the attachment
Best regards

[puertoblack2003]

Hello dear
The modification after the experiment is very special
I am sure you will make it the best for VB4 return again
I have a problem viewing the forums watched the attachment
Best regards

I had the same issue. To resolve issue i had to rebuild bit-field and rebuild style information.

[ChrisTERiS]

Hello dear
The modification after the experiment is very special
I am sure you will make it the best for VB4 return again
I have a problem viewing the forums watched the attachment
Best regards

Each forum supports now a photo for header background and a font-icon. I've setup a default photo and a default icon, but don't know the reason, why the forum cache does not allows to show them. If you go to admincp-> Forums and just open each forum and click save, even by don't doing any change, the default icons should appear. Of course you can change them according to your needs.

[Emad ELsayed]

Each forum supports now a photo for header background and a font-icon. I've setup a default photo and a default icon, but don't know the reason, why the forum cache does not allows to show them. If you go to admincp-> Forums and just open each forum and click save, even by don't doing any change, the default icons should appear. Of course you can change them according to your needs.

Hello dear
I Cleaning the cache files and the problem was solved
But now I want to change the direction of the forums to the right-to-left.
Best regards

[ChrisTERiS]

Hello dear
I Cleaning the cache files and the problem was solved
But now I want to change the direction of the forums to the right-to-left.
Best regards

Please check the page output code (right click the page-> View source code) and check it at the top it has dir="rtl". I assume that it has. Then the problem is on the additional.css or projvb/css/custom.css where most probably I'll have float: left; or text-align:left.

I'll change them at the final version. But you can try to change on your own, just to be sure that the problem is there.

[Emad ELsayed]

Please check the page output code (right click the page-> View source code) and check it at the top it has dir="rtl". I assume that it has. Then the problem is on the additional.css or projvb/css/custom.css where most probably I'll have float: left; or text-align:left.

I'll change them at the final version. But you can try to change on your own, just to be sure that the problem is there.

Hello
Unfortunately it didn't work out ... and no problem right now I can wait for the next release
Best regards

[ChrisTERiS]

Hello
Unfortunately it didn't work out ... and no problem right now I can wait for the next release
Best regards

Tell me something. Except the text, do you see problem in the forum appearance? eg The top left forum, must be at top right (as first forum for you)?

[Emad ELsayed]

Tell me something. Except the text, do you see problem in the forum appearance? eg The top left forum, must be at top right (as first forum for you)?
This link is for checking it yourself

[ChrisTERiS]

As I can't understand if the forum appearance is correct, I've highlighted one. As you've RTL this highlighted forum must be the 1st on queue. Is this true, or it's the 3nd (so the 1st on queue is on the left)?

[Emad ELsayed]

As I can't understand if the forum appearance is correct, I've highlighted one. As you've RTL this highlighted forum must be the 1st on queue. Is this true, or it's the 3nd (so the 1st on queue is on the left)?
Hello dear
The specified forum is number three

[ChrisTERiS]

Hello dear
The specified forum is number three

OK, i got it and I know the fix which will also fix other similar issues. It's the grid system. It start counting from left to right. But there is a special version bootstrap-arabic.min.css where the whole grid system works RTL.

Don't do anything now as you need the same version file. As you said, wait for the next release.

[Emad ELsayed]

OK, i got it and I know the fix which will also fix other similar issues. It's the grid system. It start counting from left to right. But there is a special version bootstrap-arabic.min.css where the whole grid system works RTL.

Don't do anything now as you need the same version file. As you said, wait for the next release.
Thank you very much, dear, and waiting for the next release

[ChrisTERiS]

Thank you very much, dear, and waiting for the next release

But it works as responsive. Right? I mean that you can see it with your mobile to be good, even if there are issues with text format.

[Emad ELsayed]

But it works as responsive. Right? I mean that you can see it with your mobile to be good, even if there are issues with text format.

I have already seen it and it is very convenient
I will set it as default style after the next version

[ChrisTERiS]

I have already seen it and it is very convenient
I will set it as default style after the next version

I've updated Bootstrap files and added a condition to headinclude, so according to your settings it will loads Bootstrap grid system LTR or RTL.

Sure needs extra changes to custom.css and additional.css, but all these as time comes.

[ChrisTERiS]

This is the final modal profile. It has 3 tabs for Basic Info, Visitor Msg, Send PM. If user has no permissions to post a visitor message or PM, he'll see a "No permission" message, even if it came to my mind (I admit that I'm a bit teaser :) ) to show the form as normal, but the message will goes to the ... universe :)

[ChrisTERiS]

Good or Bad, this is what I was able to do in profile page, spending my whole day. Just header and sidebar. Main section tomorrow.

[ChrisTERiS]

Don't remember if vB4 supports user status message, but I added a simple one. Easy to add/update it in user panel, and appears to Modal Profile. I'll also add it to profile page.

[Emad ELsayed]

I think these modifications are very appropriate in the initial releases
And the next is definitely the best
Thank you so much

[ChrisTERiS]

And here is WGO, something that I forgot from Forum home. Without fancy colors and icons.

[ChrisTERiS]

Now, I really need your help for testing purposes. It was so frustrated, when I realized yesterday that, after spending a full day working on Calendar, Albums, and Groups, I've forgot to change the links to member profile, to open the modal window, instead to redirect to full profile page.


That's why I'm kindling asking you to register in my site and try as most as you can the sections. What I want you to test are:


If the design is responsive
If the member link open the modal window instead to redirect to the profile page.
If a page has a sidebar, if the sidebar opens in the side panel.
Any other design mess.

I've started a forum "Testing ProjectvB4" which has prefixes for the above 4 options. This way you'll help me to speed up the realize.


Please note that currently I've install the Forum only version, so you'll not see any CMS or Blog page.


https://www.projectvb4.com/


Thank you
Chris

[cdoyle]

This looks like a great project you have going. Really looking forward to seeing it be developed.
I've always liked VB4, so it's nice to see that VB4 might get a new life with a new look.

[ChrisTERiS]

This looks like a great project you have going. Really looking forward to seeing it be developed.
I've always liked VB4, so it's nice to see that VB4 might get a new life with a new look.

Should have a new life, I'm sure for it. Especially if IB gives me the permission to modify core files to keep PHP compatibility. Actually I'm thinking to give them the full project to include it as default theme (with all extra features), if they accept to put it back to life.

[x iJailBreak x]

Should have a new life, I'm sure for it. Especially if IB gives me the permission to modify core files to keep PHP compatibility. Actually I'm thinking to give them the full project to include it as default theme (with all extra features), if they accept to put it back to life.

I doubt they'll give you permission, even if vB4 is EOL (and has been for quite some time). And I definitely would not hand the project over to them.

I run a vB4 forum at the moment with a whole bunch of code changes and updated features and I wouldn't dream of handing the source over to IB.

[mako1590]

I doubt they'll give you permission, even if vB4 is EOL (and has been for quite some time). And I definitely would not hand the project over to them.

I run a vB4 forum at the moment with a whole bunch of code changes and updated features and I wouldn't dream of handing the source over to IB.

Would you thinking about publish your version to the public ?

[ChrisTERiS]

Would you thinking about publish your version to the public ?
...Wrong post :) ...

[x iJailBreak x]

Would you thinking about publish your version to the public ?

Wouldn't be possible without breaching several laws, unfortunately. I'd write a guide but there was more extensive things I added like using filp/whoops for error pages instead of the built-in vB error handler, and it would take forever to filter things like that out.

[In Omnibus]

New licenses can't even download vBulletin 4.x

So, you're either doing all this for existing customers who refuse to move on ...

or you're wasting your time.

[ChrisTERiS]

New licenses can't even download vBulletin 4.x
This is an advantage, not disadvantage. No updates means no extra work to adjust my code with any new release.

So, you're either doing all this for existing customers who refuse to move on ...

Even if there are some of them, I mainly do it for my own use and pleasure.
or you're wasting your time.
Be sure that I'm not wasting my time :) There are thousands left alone in the ship. Even for vB3. Do you know how many new Admins started a forum with vBulletin latelly? When they can find a license for less than $50, why not give a try?

[x iJailBreak x]

New licenses can't even download vBulletin 4.x

So, you're either doing all this for existing customers who refuse to move on ...

or you're wasting your time.

In fairness, I think people are more likely to want to stick with vB4 than upgrade and move over to the absolute mess that is vB5.

[In Omnibus]

In fairness, I think people are more likely to want to stick with vB4 than upgrade and move over to the absolute mess that is vB5.

vB5 is not "a mess" but you would have to be using it to know that.

[ChrisTERiS]

vB5 is not "a mess" but you would have to be using it to know that.

Only if you want to use it just for forum.

[mako1590]

Only if you want to use it just for forum.

I Added a Thread on your forum with all the bugs i found
take a look :)

[ChrisTERiS]

I Added a Thread on your forum with all the bugs i found
take a look :)

Give a couple of hours to test it :) Have stressed myself to finish the extra features today, and I'm feeling so weak now. Most probably i'll check it tomorrow morning (in around 14h from now).

[ChrisTERiS]

Just finished "everything" https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7 ... Well, to be more specific, that "everything" at this time has a general meaning.

This project started with focus to be a responsive vB4 style. This done. Also my intention was to give a fresh style (simple style), with focus to "Mobile first". I believe that this also done. Third plan was to release some extra features like:


Cookies Policy
GDPR compliance features
Modal Profile with basic member info
Modal Login/Register
A simple Mailinglist
A simple Donation form with IPN support
HTML system emails
A powerful Footer section
Memberlist replacement

All of them added and at least in my test, seem to work fine. The problem is that some of these features were plan for the PRO version. I'll think how to resolve this.

What is still missing:


RTL currently is partial supported
Forum only version works. So the Suite version is still unsupported
Even if all pages are responsive, some of them are still with the old interface. Responsive but not updated. Maybe I missed a couple of pages, but is so hard to check all of them. This can be done only in real use. What I care most, is to have all member links in all pages, opening the modal window. For sure in the most important pages this works, but needs very deep check to find what left out.

[abcde]

Thanks Christeris,
I love this project, however I got this message after installed. any idea why?


[] operator not supported for strings on line 51 in /home/vvv/public_html/h/includes/class_bootstrap.php(433) : eval()'d code
#0 /home/vvv/public_html/h/includes/class_bootstrap.php(433): eval()
#1 /home/vvv/public_html/h/includes/class_core.php(4391): vB_Bootstrap->process_templates()
#2 /home/vvv/public_html/h/includes/class_core.php(4349): vB_Template->__construct('forumhome_forum...')
#3 /home/vvv/public_html/h/includes/functions_forumlist.php(467): vB_Template::create('forumhome_forum...')
#4 /home/vvv/public_html/h/forum.php(611): construct_forum_bit(-1)
#5 {main}

[ChrisTERiS]

Thanks Christeris,
I love this project, however I got this message after installed. any idea why?


[] operator not supported for strings on line 51 in /home/vvv/public_html/h/includes/class_bootstrap.php(433) : eval()'d code
#0 /home/vvv/public_html/h/includes/class_bootstrap.php(433): eval()
#1 /home/vvv/public_html/h/includes/class_core.php(4391): vB_Bootstrap->process_templates()
#2 /home/vvv/public_html/h/includes/class_core.php(4349): vB_Template->__construct('forumhome_forum...')
#3 /home/vvv/public_html/h/includes/functions_forumlist.php(467): vB_Template::create('forumhome_forum...')
#4 /home/vvv/public_html/h/forum.php(611): construct_forum_bit(-1)
#5 {main}



First of all what vB version do you use? Forum only or Suite. Even if I've installed and testing it in both versions, should be some template messing in Suite which is not ready yet. But for sure without errors. Never got errors.


So most probably a plugin causes it. Can you disabled your plugins and try again?

[abcde]

First of all what vB version do you use? Forum only or Suite. Even if I've installed and testing it in both versions, should be some template messing in Suite which is not ready yet. But for sure without errors. Never got errors.


So most probably a plugin causes it. Can you disabled your plugins and try again?

I have v4.2.5, just a forum.
after i turned of the plugin, forum back on, but a little mess up.

I dont know if the php version 7.1 has anything to do with it.

[ChrisTERiS]

I have v4.2.5, just a forum.
after i turned of the plugin, forum back on, but a little mess up.

I dont know if the php version 7.1 has anything to do with it.

No, PHP 7.1 is fine as long as vBulletin works fine (without any issue).

Don't know if I understood well, but what you turn off? I meant to turn off all other plugins and let only the Plugin Project vB4 active.

[abcde]

Thanks Christeris,
I installed again on the fresh forum and everything working fine now.

I do have Thread Prefixes set up on my forum, but somehow it doesnt look like your forum, it doesnt show up.

I dontknow if I have to update counters or anything that I might did wrong. Thanks

[ChrisTERiS]

Thanks Christeris,
I installed again on the fresh forum and everything working fine now.

I do have Thread Prefixes set up on my forum, but somehow it doesnt look like your forum, it doesnt show up.

I dontknow if I have to update counters or anything that I might did wrong. Thanks

Should be on the next release. I'm in 1.0.0 Beta now but still checking.

[abcde]

Should be on the next release. I'm in 1.0.0 Beta now but still checking.

Thanks

[cdoyle]

Just wanted to recommend this project to any other forum admins out there.
I have it on my live site, and very happy with it. Really gives a new life to our old forum.

ChrisTERis has really put a lot of work into this project and it shows. Hoping more forum owners see this project and want it on their sites too.

[cdoyle]

Hi @Christeris,
Just wanted to let you know that there is something wrong with https://www.xenvb.com/. I'm getting a server error when I try to access it.

[ChrisTERiS]

Hi @Christeris,
Just wanted to let you know that there is something wrong with https://www.xenvb.com/. I'm getting a server error when I try to access it.

My hosting account is overdue and suspended. It will be open again on Sep 30.

[Emad ELsayed]

Hello dear
Where are the download links for the latest version of the wonderful project

[cdoyle]

Hello dear
Where are the download links for the latest version of the wonderful project

You can find it here
https://www.xenvb.com/

[Emad ELsayed]

You can find it here
https://www.xenvb.com/
Thank you dear. The download has been completed and we are trying the new version

[cdoyle]

Thank you dear. The download has been completed and we are trying the new version

If you like it, try and donate anything you can to help keep this mod going.
I really want to see it improve, plus see some of the extra mods Christeris has in mind.

[cdoyle]

@chrisTERis
Looks like your site is offline again. Could you take a look when you get a chance.

[cdoyle]

I currently have the latest version installed on my live site if you want to see how it looks.
https://www.caraudiocentral.net/forums/

[dknelson]

What versions of PHP does this work with?

[Dr.CustUmz]

Im confused, is this a product or a theme... seems like a theme with an incorporated product

[saadessa1]

thank you for this good job

[Dr.CustUmz]

I currently have the latest version installed on my live site if you want to see how it looks.
https://www.caraudiocentral.net/forums/

can we get a screenshot of the types of settings we have for this

[cdoyle]

can we get a screenshot of the types of settings we have for this

Sure,
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2020/10/1.png
http://chris.caraudiocentral.net/images/XEN/XEN2.png

I really like this project, but I don't believe it's getting the traction that the developer was hoping for.

There were going to be some addons that I really want/need for my site.
Custom newsletters and a marketplace/classified system that would work with XEN.

I hope he can come back and fix his site, and hopefully more people help donate to his work.

[Dr.CustUmz]

I'm waiting to hear back from chris still but I am working on the vB3 version and throwing in alot of my own ideas, I've been working on a bootstrap vb3 theme for a while now. All these screens are vb3

[iA1]

He has the forums on https://www.xenvb4.com/ and https://www.xenvb3.com/?styleid=2 which are online.

[cdoyle]

He has the forums on https://www.xenvb4.com/ and https://www.xenvb3.com/?styleid=2 which are online.

I'm not convinced that is the real support site. That looks like his old ProjectV4 site (different URL though), and all of the topics from the XEN support site are missing there.

I don't know why there are so many sites, it's getting confusing.
Has anyone been able to get a hold of ChrisTERis to help straighten this out?

[ChrisTERiS]

Don't know why I didn't got any email for so many replies. Just for the last a few minutes ago.

I know that there is a confusion, so let's make some things clear.


Project vB4 is active. Not only this but also runs the project for vB3.
I just changed the name from ProjectvB4 to XenvB4 for a reason. People know that XenForo born from vBulletin developers. Naming my projects XenvB4 and XenvB3, is a way to show that vBulletin can have all the modern features that XF have, but keeping the stability and the so many extra features that vB has.
The websites xenvb4.com and xenvb3.com are JUST for DEMOSTRATION purposes.
The main site for both projects is xenvb.com
Yes, this site is down right now. There is no reason to exist (the site, not the projects). It should be idiot to spend money not only for hosting but also for the software there and have just 11 members.
Before closing the site I email all (10 + 1 me) members that for any new update, I'll send the files by email.
As for TAZ, since the time that they removed (without any notification) a post that I had with my PP email for those who wanted to support the projects even with a small donation, there is no reason to keep the post there. Finally I gave them a good traffic and many new members.

That's all that I've to say.
Chris

[Dr.CustUmz]

Well Chris, I've been trying to reach out to you. But to respond to your message above.

It would have made more sense to keep the one domain (xenvb) for purchases/ support/ etc. and sub domain (IE vb4.xenvb) the demos. Whats the point of Demo only sites if there is no support site.

As far as the development of the project I am interested in working on it with you, I have completed about 90% of xenvB3 just a couple more plugins to create (and no i have no intentions on re-distributing it, just do this stuff for fun). I know you have a bajillion projects, thought I might throw the idea out there. I'm not very good with vb4 but I've been doing vb3 stuff forever.

[ChrisTERiS]

Well Chris, I've been trying to reach out to you. But to respond to your message above.

It would have made more sense to keep the one domain (xenvb) for purchases/ support/ etc. and sub domain (IE vb4.xenvb) the demos. Whats the point of Demo only sites if there is no support site.

As far as the development of the project I am interested in working on it with you, I have completed about 90% of xenvB3 just a couple more plugins to create (and no i have no intentions on re-distributing it, just do this stuff for fun). I know you have a bajillion projects, thought I might throw the idea out there. I'm not very good with vb4 but I've been doing vb3 stuff forever.

To be honest, I also like most vB3. Maybe because is more simple, don't know. Just the editor is outdated, but all others rock.

I've registered all the domains at once, that's why I used separate domains for demos.

[Greek76]

What exactly is this if you don’t mind me asking? There’s no info in what this mod is? Thanks

[cdoyle]

Don't know why I didn't got any email for so many replies. Just for the last a few minutes ago.


Before closing the site I email all (10 + 1 me) members that for any new update, I'll send the files by email.

[/LIST]


I didn't get any email, what did it say?
Is there an updated version of XEN?

Really wish you would bring back the support site, or at the least use the DEMO site you have as your support site.

[Dr.CustUmz]

What exactly is this if you don?t mind me asking? There?s no info in what this mod is? Thanks

its a theme with addons, semi modernizing vB4 and giving it mobile functionality

[Greek76]

Ah ok. Thanks for the heads up. I’m guessing it doesn’t exist anymore as a download.

[x iJailBreak x]

vB5 is not "a mess" but you would have to be using it to know that.

With the greatest of respect, vBulletin 5 is dog sh*t. Why do you think so many major mod developers left the platform? There has been discussions on this very board where the staff have said this. There is extremely poor mod support in comparison to vB3-4 and overall, the platform is just extremely poorly made and thought through.

I've tried vB5. I currently hold a license for vB3, vB4 and vB5. I tried it during alpha, beta and the final release. I've tried newer versions. It's awful. It is NOT a good evolution of the software in any way, shape or form.

It's also the main reason you'll find many newer boards switching software to xenForo/IPB etc. It isn't up to standard. Many boards who updated to vB5 ended up either trying to downgrade back to vB4 or switch to an alternative software that is far better for their means than the absolute sh*t show that is vB5. The only issue with downgrading to vB4 is the fact it's EOL, so unless you are able to upgrade it yourself (or know someone who can) it's not ideal to do these days. Otherwise, vB4 sh*ts all over vB5. And then some.

OP, sorry for derailing the thread with this. But I absolutely refuse to be told vB5 is an adequate solution when it clearly isn't. I hope this project goes well for you.

[VinceOrlando]

vB5 is not "a mess" but you would have to be using it to know that.

kek vb5 is a dumpster fire of absolute shit lmao dont kid yourself

[cdoyle]

Does anyone know why the 'rate this thread' dropdown option doesn't work within this mod?
I can't seem to find why all the other dropdowns work, but this one doesn't.

I checked the default style of VB and it works there.

[Dr.CustUmz]

@cdoyle im working on something I HAVE to finish, but I promise you I am not dropping support from you, I know you been turning to me for help. As soon as Im finished with this project, i will be back on the xen project, so unless the developer has got to you by then, I'll help you resolve this.

[Greek76]

kek vb5 is a dumpster fire of absolute shit lmao dont kid yourself

Maybe it was when it first started off but as of now it’s not bad at all.

[cdoyle]

@cdoyle im working on something I HAVE to finish, but I promise you I am not dropping support from you, I know you been turning to me for help. As soon as Im finished with this project, i will be back on the xen project, so unless the developer has got to you by then, I'll help you resolve this.

Thanks DR,
I really appreciate all the help you've given already on this :)
I've been playing around with the templates a little, fixed a few things here and there.

The rating one just has me stumped.

I've said this before, this is a great mod. Not sure why Christeris has decided to abandon it already.

[x iJailBreak x]

Thanks DR,
I really appreciate all the help you've given already on this :)
I've been playing around with the templates a little, fixed a few things here and there.

The rating one just has me stumped.

I've said this before, this is a great mod. Not sure why Christeris has decided to abandon it already.

He may not have, life has a way of throwing horrific curveballs at people sometimes (not suggesting it has, just a potential reason). He's probably just busy with other projects.

[cdoyle]

Another improvement to this mod I would like to see is with the navigation.

Currently in Desktop mode, it displays as if it's on a mobile screen. Hiding all of the options.

It would be great if when on a larger/desktop the navigation displayed like a true navigation across the top. Then when on mobile or smaller screens, it went into the mobile style.

[iA1]

Another improvement to this mod I would like to see is with the navigation.

Currently in Desktop mode, it displays as if it's on a mobile screen. Hiding all of the options.

It would be great if when on a larger/desktop the navigation displayed like a true navigation across the top. Then when on mobile or smaller screens, it went into the mobile style.

In the navbar template, replace the following lines:

<div class="col col-xs-3" style="padding:10px 0px 0px 30px !important;">
<span class="hidden-xs">
<a type="button" class="btn btn-labeled btn-info" href="panel_menu.php" data-toggle="panel-Left"><span class="btn-label"><i class="fa fa-sitemap" aria-hidden="true"></i></span>{vb:rawphrase xenvb4_navigator}</a>
</span>
<span class="hidden-sm hidden-md hidden-lg">
<a type="button" class="btn btn-info" href="panel_menu.php" data-toggle="panel-Left"><i class="fa fa-sitemap" aria-hidden="true"></i></a>
</span>
</div>
<div class="col col-xs-9 text-right" style="padding:10px 30px 0px 0px !important;">

with these lines:
<div class="col col-xs-10 hidden-sm hidden-xs" style="padding:10px 0px 30px 30px !important;">
<ul id="navtabs" class="navtabs floatcontainer<vb:if condition="$show['member'] AND $notifications_total"> notify</vb:if>">
{vb:raw navigation}
</ul>
</div>
<div class="col col-xs-10 hidden-md hidden-lg hidden-xl" style="padding:10px 0px 0px 30px !important;">
<span class="hidden-xs">
<a type="button" class="btn btn-labeled btn-info" href="panel_menu.php" data-toggle="panel-Left"><span class="btn-label"><i class="fa fa-sitemap" aria-hidden="true"></i></span>{vb:rawphrase xenvb4_navigator}</a>
</span>
<span class="hidden-sm hidden-md hidden-lg">
<a type="button" class="btn btn-info" href="panel_menu.php" data-toggle="panel-Left"><i class="fa fa-sitemap" aria-hidden="true"></i></a>
</span>
</div>
<div class="col col-xs-2 text-right" style="padding:10px 30px 0px 0px !important;">

and in navbar_tabs template, find <ul class="floatcontainer"> and replace with <ul class="floatcontainer" style="margin: 15px 30px;">

[iA1]

I think there is a missing javascript somewhere. Inline moderation tools do not work in this style. The tickbox on posts and threads does not select them.

[iA1]

Does anyone know why the 'rate this thread' dropdown option doesn't work within this mod?
I can't seem to find why all the other dropdowns work, but this one doesn't.

I checked the default style of VB and it works there.

In SHOWTHREAD template, look for the following lines:
<vb:if condition="$show['threadrating']">
<li class="popupmenu" id="threadrating">
<h6><a class="popupctrl" href="javascript://">{vb:rawphrase rate_this_thread}</a></h6>
<div class="popupbody popuphover">
and replace with:
<vb:if condition="$show['threadrating']">
<li class="popupmenu" id="threadrating">
<h6><a class="popupctrl" href="javascript://">{vb:rawphrase rate_this_thread}</a></h6>
<ul class="popupbody popuphover">
Note that the only change is in the last line here from div to ul.

The closing of this div should also be changed. Look for:
<input type="hidden" name="t" value="{vb:raw threadid}" />
<input type="hidden" name="pp" value="{vb:raw perpage}" />
<input type="hidden" name="page" value="{vb:raw pagenumber}" />
</form>
</div>
and replace with:
<input type="hidden" name="t" value="{vb:raw threadid}" />
<input type="hidden" name="pp" value="{vb:raw perpage}" />
<input type="hidden" name="page" value="{vb:raw pagenumber}" />
</form>
</ul>



If anyone has done any other updates to this mod / style, post them here so that we can add them to the next release.

[cdoyle]

In the navbar template, replace the following lines:

<div class="col col-xs-3" style="padding:10px 0px 0px 30px !important;">
<span class="hidden-xs">
<a type="button" class="btn btn-labeled btn-info" href="panel_menu.php" data-toggle="panel-Left"><span class="btn-label"><i class="fa fa-sitemap" aria-hidden="true"></i></span>{vb:rawphrase xenvb4_navigator}</a>
</span>
<span class="hidden-sm hidden-md hidden-lg">
<a type="button" class="btn btn-info" href="panel_menu.php" data-toggle="panel-Left"><i class="fa fa-sitemap" aria-hidden="true"></i></a>
</span>
</div>
<div class="col col-xs-9 text-right" style="padding:10px 30px 0px 0px !important;">

with these lines:
<div class="col col-xs-10 hidden-sm hidden-xs" style="padding:10px 0px 30px 30px !important;">
<ul id="navtabs" class="navtabs floatcontainer<vb:if condition="$show['member'] AND $notifications_total"> notify</vb:if>">
{vb:raw navigation}
</ul>
</div>
<div class="col col-xs-10 hidden-md hidden-lg hidden-xl" style="padding:10px 0px 0px 30px !important;">
<span class="hidden-xs">
<a type="button" class="btn btn-labeled btn-info" href="panel_menu.php" data-toggle="panel-Left"><span class="btn-label"><i class="fa fa-sitemap" aria-hidden="true"></i></span>{vb:rawphrase xenvb4_navigator}</a>
</span>
<span class="hidden-sm hidden-md hidden-lg">
<a type="button" class="btn btn-info" href="panel_menu.php" data-toggle="panel-Left"><i class="fa fa-sitemap" aria-hidden="true"></i></a>
</span>
</div>
<div class="col col-xs-2 text-right" style="padding:10px 30px 0px 0px !important;">

and in navbar_tabs template, find <ul class="floatcontainer"> and replace with <ul class="floatcontainer" style="margin: 15px 30px;">

Yay! Thank You this is awesome! So happy to see a navbar back!
Couple questions, not sure if you know how to fix.

1. Is there a way to make the sub options appear as dropdowns in the desktop view?
2. I noticed when in mobile view (and it may have always done this and I just didn't notice it until now). But the search icon, logout option etc. ) squish together and become invisible in this area. Do you know how to make them fit better in the top blue area?

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2020/11/1.png


EDIT:
I just noticed that the dropdowns do appear when I hover over this white area. DId I do something wrong? Or is there something else going on?
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2020/11/1.png

Edit 2:
I'm also not able to actually select anything, as they disappear as soon as I try and hover an option.

[cdoyle]

In SHOWTHREAD template, look for the following lines:
<vb:if condition="$show['threadrating']">
<li class="popupmenu" id="threadrating">
<h6><a class="popupctrl" href="javascript://">{vb:rawphrase rate_this_thread}</a></h6>
<div class="popupbody popuphover">
and replace with:
<vb:if condition="$show['threadrating']">
<li class="popupmenu" id="threadrating">
<h6><a class="popupctrl" href="javascript://">{vb:rawphrase rate_this_thread}</a></h6>
<ul class="popupbody popuphover">
Note that the only change is in the last line here from div to ul.

The closing of this div should also be changed. Look for:
<input type="hidden" name="t" value="{vb:raw threadid}" />
<input type="hidden" name="pp" value="{vb:raw perpage}" />
<input type="hidden" name="page" value="{vb:raw pagenumber}" />
</form>
</div>
and replace with:
<input type="hidden" name="t" value="{vb:raw threadid}" />
<input type="hidden" name="pp" value="{vb:raw perpage}" />
<input type="hidden" name="page" value="{vb:raw pagenumber}" />
</form>
</ul>



If anyone has done any other updates to this mod / style, post them here so that we can add them to the next release.

Thank You!!!
can't believe that's all it was!!

[cdoyle]

Yay! Thank You this is awesome! So happy to see a navbar back!
Couple questions, not sure if you know how to fix.

1. Is there a way to make the sub options appear as dropdowns in the desktop view?
2. I noticed when in mobile view (and it may have always done this and I just didn't notice it until now). But the search icon, logout option etc. ) squish together and become invisible in this area. Do you know how to make them fit better in the top blue area?

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2020/11/1.png


EDIT:
I just noticed that the dropdowns do appear when I hover over this white area. DId I do something wrong? Or is there something else going on?
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2020/11/1.png

Edit 2:
I'm also not able to actually select anything, as they disappear as soon as I try and hover an option.

Grrr, VB.org keeps changing the URLs to my images overnight.
To see what I'm talking about, go here
http://www.caraudiocentral.net

I've tried starting over, but ended up with the same result. Any ideas why the dropdowns don't seem to be working correctly?

[Hostboard]

Grrr, VB.org keeps changing the URLs to my images overnight.
To see what I'm talking about, go here
http://www.caraudiocentral.net

I've tried starting over, but ended up with the same result. Any ideas why the dropdowns don't seem to be working correctly?

What would vb.org have to do with any images on your site?

[cdoyle]

What would vb.org have to do with any images on your site?

I meant the screenshots in the post I quoted, the URLs are being changed so the images don't display

[ChrisTERiS]

........Link removed................

[cdoyle]

For those who want to try something new.
https://www.xlforo.com/


Demo:
https://demo.xlforo.com/

Is this built on VB?
Or is this something else?

Edit: It looks to be a whole new forum suite.
Will you still be supporting XenVB?

[ChrisTERiS]

Is this built on VB?
Or is this something else?
It's not a forum, or better, is not just a forum. Is a portal having all those sections. That said, is not vB, is not xF, is not IPS. Is just a fair portal, for those who want to start a ready community. Ideal a City Portal.


Edit: It looks to be a whole new forum suite.
Will you still be supporting XenVB?
Sure. XLForo is something different. My passion for vBulletin is still active.

[cdoyle]

Will you still be releasing the newsletter and classifieds mods as part of XEN?

[Hostboard]

I would recommend that you add a service to your list of qualifications you are willing to offer in that "Upgrade VB4 to PHP 7.4.x" as unfortunately publishing any of the core code even here is against the rules. many sites are already running under this version of PHP with zero issues. There have been quite a few here and on other VB related sites wanting to update PHP so I think there is a niche market for this.

Just a side note, my site just got updated to MariaDB 10.5.8 and seems to be no issues with that either.

[ChrisTERiS]

Will you still be releasing the newsletter and classifieds mods as part of XEN?

Newsletter is a bundle of 2 separate modules:


First I'll complete the Mailinglist module. Have already the functions to Subscribe/Unsubscribe, so what left is to add the Newsletter creation.
Second is the Member Newsletter which will includes forum activity. If I use the exact same code as my old mod, does not needs lot of work, as the only that need to change are some (few) templates.

But I can't fix a date for release. The good point is that I finished with XLForo, both script and website, so I can focus now again the XenvB4.

[ChrisTERiS]

I would recommend that you add a service to your list of qualifications you are willing to offer in that "Upgrade VB4 to PHP 7.4.x" as unfortunately publishing any of the core code even here is against the rules. many sites are already running under this version of PHP with zero issues. There have been quite a few here and on other VB related sites wanting to update PHP so I think there is a niche market for this.

Just a side note, my site just got updated to MariaDB 10.5.8 and seems to be no issues with that either.

Sorry, don't have in my plans to offer such services due to lack of free time. Someone else who released here PHP 7.3 compatibility, has also updated his files for 7.4, but don't know if he is willing to release them in public.

As for the copyrights. In this case, law is not strict, for 2 reasons:


Product has officially marked as EOL.
Everybody can look around to find a way to keep his investment alive. Buying something is always an investment, which also has rights according to the law. Nobody can push someone to continue upgrading a script, but on the same case, nobody can restrict a user to find a way to protect his investment as long as the company does not offers it.

[cdoyle]

Newsletter is a bundle of 2 separate modules:


First I'll complete the Mailinglist module. Have already the functions to Subscribe/Unsubscribe, so what left is to add the Newsletter creation.
Second is the Member Newsletter which will includes forum activity. If I use the exact same code as my old mod, does not needs lot of work, as the only that need to change are some (few) templates.

But I can't fix a date for release. The good point is that I finished with XLForo, both script and website, so I can focus now again the XenvB4.

That's great to hear that XEN will still be developed and the additional features are still in the works.
One thing about the newsletter, will it be possible to send to forum members? In addition to people who sign up? My idea for the newsletter is to keep my members engaged with the forum.

Just a thought, as I know on my forum it would get more readers that way.

If they don't want to receive it, there could be an option within their User CP to unsubscribe?

[ChrisTERiS]

One thing about the newsletter, will it be possible to send to forum members? In addition to people who sign up? My idea for the newsletter is to keep my members engaged with the forum.

Just a thought, as I know on my forum it would get more readers that way.



This is exactly what I have in my mind but my English quality didn't help me to make it clear. So, in simple words, the recipients are:


Mailinglist: Anybody who subscribes to Mailinglist
Newsletter: Members





If they don't want to receive it, there could be an option within their User CP to unsubscribe?
Sure. Even if on the footer of each email should be an Unsubscribe link (you can turn if OFF), the users can always unsubscribe from an option in usercp. I'll not use the current setting "Receive emails from Admin", to have the system flexible. Maybe someone don't want to get Newsletter but still want to be inform for important announcements.


Finally, for those who don't remember this mod, it also supports:


Bounce emails
Ability to Admins to send a message from a smartphone to a specific email address having a password after the title (not visible to message), and the system to send this message to members. Works fine, but as it's a bit weak for security (if someone hacks the password), I'm thinking to extend it by adding a confirmation with SMS.

[cdoyle]

In the navbar template, replace the following lines:

<div class="col col-xs-3" style="padding:10px 0px 0px 30px !important;">
<span class="hidden-xs">
<a type="button" class="btn btn-labeled btn-info" href="panel_menu.php" data-toggle="panel-Left"><span class="btn-label"><i class="fa fa-sitemap" aria-hidden="true"></i></span>{vb:rawphrase xenvb4_navigator}</a>
</span>
<span class="hidden-sm hidden-md hidden-lg">
<a type="button" class="btn btn-info" href="panel_menu.php" data-toggle="panel-Left"><i class="fa fa-sitemap" aria-hidden="true"></i></a>
</span>
</div>
<div class="col col-xs-9 text-right" style="padding:10px 30px 0px 0px !important;">

with these lines:
<div class="col col-xs-10 hidden-sm hidden-xs" style="padding:10px 0px 30px 30px !important;">
<ul id="navtabs" class="navtabs floatcontainer<vb:if condition="$show['member'] AND $notifications_total"> notify</vb:if>">
{vb:raw navigation}
</ul>
</div>
<div class="col col-xs-10 hidden-md hidden-lg hidden-xl" style="padding:10px 0px 0px 30px !important;">
<span class="hidden-xs">
<a type="button" class="btn btn-labeled btn-info" href="panel_menu.php" data-toggle="panel-Left"><span class="btn-label"><i class="fa fa-sitemap" aria-hidden="true"></i></span>{vb:rawphrase xenvb4_navigator}</a>
</span>
<span class="hidden-sm hidden-md hidden-lg">
<a type="button" class="btn btn-info" href="panel_menu.php" data-toggle="panel-Left"><i class="fa fa-sitemap" aria-hidden="true"></i></a>
</span>
</div>
<div class="col col-xs-2 text-right" style="padding:10px 30px 0px 0px !important;">

and in navbar_tabs template, find <ul class="floatcontainer"> and replace with <ul class="floatcontainer" style="margin: 15px 30px;">

@iA1;
Any idea why my dropdowns don't seem to functioning correctly in the nav?
I've tried your method a couple times, but get the same result.

www.caraudiocentral.net

[iA1]

@iA1;
Any idea why my dropdowns don't seem to functioning correctly in the nav?
I've tried your method a couple times, but get the same result.

www.caraudiocentral.net

Add this to additional.css

.navtabs .popupbody {top:20px}

The color of those links should also be changed, as it matches the background. I think you might have to change that from stylevars. But if you want to override stylevars settings and manually set them in additional.css, then add this line and change the color value to whatever required:

.navtabs > ul.floatcontainer li a, .navtabs > ul.floatcontainer li a.popupctrl { color: #0575b2;}

[cdoyle]

Add this to additional.css

.navtabs .popupbody {top:20px}

The color of those links should also be changed, as it matches the background. I think you might have to change that from stylevars. But if you want to override stylevars settings and manually set them in additional.css, then add this line and change the color value to whatever required:

.navtabs > ul.floatcontainer li a, .navtabs > ul.floatcontainer li a.popupctrl { color: #0575b2;}

That worked! Thank You

[cdoyle]

Newsletter is a bundle of 2 separate modules:


First I'll complete the Mailinglist module. Have already the functions to Subscribe/Unsubscribe, so what left is to add the Newsletter creation.
Second is the Member Newsletter which will includes forum activity. If I use the exact same code as my old mod, does not needs lot of work, as the only that need to change are some (few) templates.

But I can't fix a date for release. The good point is that I finished with XLForo, both script and website, so I can focus now again the XenvB4.

ChrisTERis, do you have any updates on the newsletter functionality?
It's something I would really like to start doing on my forum to help bring back users to my forum.

Also at one point you mentioned a classified system for XEN. Is that still in the works?

[cdoyle]

For anyone who wants to use this plugin, be aware that there appears to be an exploit in the 'newsletter.php' file.

My site was attacked today, and looks like they were trying to send out mail via this page. I've now since deleted the page entirely.

Since it appears that Chriteris' demo site has been deleted again, and he hasn't been back here since he posted them. I don't think we'll be able to get any support from him.

Are there any other coders around, who would be willing to look at this theme and see if there are any other vulnerabilities anywhere?

I really like this theme, but it needs support.

EDIT:
Here is what my host had to say about this page
The individuals are setting their name as a URL/image and it's being linked and sent. Here's the header portion:

To: maticielma@wp.pl
Subject: Unsubscription needs confirmation
X-PHP-Script: www.caraudiocentral.net/forums/dbseo.php for 1.20.181.16
X-PHP-Filename: /home/caraudio/public_html/forums/dbseo.php REMOTE_ADDR: 1.20.181.16
From: "Car Audio Central - Anything and Everything car audio"
Auto-Submitted: auto-generated
Message-ID: <20201222005958.736a035a8187@www.caraudiocentral.ne t>
MIME-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/html; charset="ISO-8859-1"
Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit
X-Priority: 3
X-Mailer: vBulletin Mail via PHP
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2020 16:59:58 -0800

Then the actual contents has something like this:

Dear [Malicious URL Here][Malicious Image]

[iA1]

I will be setting up a new demo site for it. It seems like the newsletter functionality wasn't included, so deleting the file should be ok for now.

[iA1]

The demo is now available at https://www.vb4mobile.com/forum.php?styleid=18

[cdoyle]

The demo is now available at https://www.vb4mobile.com/forum.php?styleid=18
Looking good.
Are you going through and fixing things?

Have a request:
Would it be possible to update the card layout some?
I had some help with this from another member here, but take a look at how mine is currently.
https://www.caraudiocentral.net/forums/car-audio-installation-faq-s/

The thread starter avatar is put inside the card, to me that looks better and takes up less space and allows for more cards to display on the page.

Do you think it's possible to do something like this in the official plugin? That way if there are updates, won't have to redo everything each time.

[concepts]

Looking good.
Are you going through and fixing things?

Have a request:
Would it be possible to update the card layout some?
I had some help with this from another member here, but take a look at how mine is currently.
https://www.caraudiocentral.net/forums/car-audio-installation-faq-s/

The thread starter avatar is put inside the card, to me that looks better and takes up less space and allows for more cards to display on the page.

Do you think it's possible to do something like this in the official plugin? That way if there are updates, won't have to redo everything each time.

^^^ This. Your layout is MUCH cleaner than the original.

[iA1]

Looking good.
Are you going through and fixing things?


Yes, I am updating as well as trying fix any bugs and issues. Chris has given me permission to update the mod and redistribute.


Have a request:
Would it be possible to update the card layout some?
I had some help with this from another member here, but take a look at how mine is currently.
https://www.caraudiocentral.net/forums/car-audio-installation-faq-s/

The thread starter avatar is put inside the card, to me that looks better and takes up less space and allows for more cards to display on the page.

Do you think it's possible to do something like this in the official plugin? That way if there are updates, won't have to redo everything each time.

I tried to make it look similar. Have a look here: https://www.vb4mobile.com/forumdisplay.php?f=7&styleid=18

[iA1]

Has anyone noticed that the moderation checkboxes for inline moderation do not work. The threads/posts do not get selected when you tick the checkbox. I couldn't figure it out. Does anyone know why it doesn't work?

[concepts]

Has anyone noticed that the moderation checkboxes for inline moderation do not work. The threads/posts do not get selected when you tick the checkbox. I couldn't figure it out. Does anyone know why it doesn't work?

I noticed this yesterday. I'm spending the next few days to play around with this myself. Finally have some time instead of "asking favors" lol.

also, I decided to remove the thread starter avatar all together. While it does look cool, It felt redundant and made the display appear confusing in regards to flow. Simply highlighting and embolding the thread starter name looked clean enough for me. It's easy to get caught up in design overload and forget about user experience. I was able to accomplish Doyle's look, but the feedback was that it was a bit much on color/visual and took away from browsing the actual threads. So I'm not sure if that look is the best "out of the box" unless an alternate display is an option, while I initially wanted it myself, the simplified version seems far more user-friendly.

Any improvements I find/adjust I will report here as well.

[cdoyle]

Yes, I am updating as well as trying fix any bugs and issues. Chris has given me permission to update the mod and redistribute.



I tried to make it look similar. Have a look here: https://www.vb4mobile.com/forumdisplay.php?f=7&styleid=18

I love it!!
Looks great!
I really like the thread starter avatar within the box like that. Really cleans it up, but still provides that quick visual of who started the thread.

Is registration possible on your demo forum? Was going to try it out, but doesn't seem to allow me to register.

[cdoyle]

Has anyone noticed that the moderation checkboxes for inline moderation do not work. The threads/posts do not get selected when you tick the checkbox. I couldn't figure it out. Does anyone know why it doesn't work?

On my site, the check boxes work when within a thread. And looks like I'm able to delete posts etc.

But I also just noticed, when viewing all posts within a forum, the check boxes work, but I don't seem to have any way to do anything with them. I don't have any inline options. Guess I never noticed that before.

[cdoyle]

Do you know when you might be releasing the updated version?

[iA1]

On my site, the check boxes work when within a thread. And looks like I'm able to delete posts etc.

But I also just noticed, when viewing all posts within a forum, the check boxes work, but I don't seem to have any way to do anything with them. I don't have any inline options. Guess I never noticed that before.

I wanted to resolve this issue before releasing the updated version. So far I couldn't figure it out.

[cdoyle]

Have you had any luck with this?
This is such a great mod, hope it's able to be kept alive.

[Dr.CustUmz]

I seen the sights were taken down, assuming he is more focused on that CMS he made.

@christeris, if you have abandon this project I would love to pick it up.

[ChrisTERiS]

I seen the sights were taken down, assuming he is more focused on that CMS he made.

@christeris, if you have abandon this project I would love to pick it up.

Months ago I gave permissions to iA1 (https://vbulletin.org/forum/member.php?u=551412) who wanted to continue supporting XenvB4 version. Don't know if he does it or not. For XenvB3, I was in the early steps so I abandoned it.


And no I didn't focused in my CMS, actually even if it's 100% ready I never released it. I've serious health issues plus the fact that I'm already 65yo, are things that limit my action time.

[Dr.CustUmz]

Months ago I gave permissions to iA1 (https://vbulletin.org/forum/member.php?u=551412) who wanted to continue supporting XenvB4 version. Don't know if he does it or not. For XenvB3, I was in the early steps so I abandoned it.


And no I didn't focused in my CMS, actually even if it's 100% ready I never released it. I've serious health issues plus the fact that I'm already 65yo, are things that limit my action time.

Im sorry to hear that chris, I have ALMOST all of your products, and love your work. You remind me of myself in a way lol, always starting something awesome but never quite finishing it because another awesome idea pops up lol.

I would hate for your products to plunder down into the unknown of the internet though if something were to happen to you, and would love to continue the development of your vb3 series products.

Wish I had any sort of name for myself before Lionel passed, maybe I could have gotten vbCart un ioncubed from him and have it still be something (the most expensive and best product I ever bought and cant even use now because I lost the files I had before I tried un ioncubing it)

[iA1]

I just have some updates in the style, most of which are already mentioned in the previous posts here. The inline mod could not be fixed, I tried a lot but I am not sure why it does not work.

I am attaching the updated style file here.

Dr.CustUmz, sure you can add also contribute. This is more like a collaborative effort. Everyone can suggest improvements and bug fixes, and can contribute in making it a perfect upgrade for vB4.

Chris, I hope you get well soon. Keep up your spirits! I am sure you are strong enough to overcome any illness.

[Dr.CustUmz]

I just have some updates in the style, most of which are already mentioned in the previous posts here. The inline mod could not be fixed, I tried a lot but I am not sure why it does not work.

I am attaching the updated style file here.

Dr.CustUmz, sure you can add also contribute. This is more like a collaborative effort. Everyone can suggest improvements and bug fixes, and can contribute in making it a perfect upgrade for vB4.

Chris, I hope you get well soon. Keep up your spirits! I am sure you are strong enough to overcome any illness.

I would be working on the vb3 version ;)

[x iJailBreak x]

Im sorry to hear that chris, I have ALMOST all of your products, and love your work. You remind me of myself in a way lol, always starting something awesome but never quite finishing it because another awesome idea pops up lol.

I would hate for your products to plunder down into the unknown of the internet though if something were to happen to you, and would love to continue the development of your vb3 series products.

Wish I had any sort of name for myself before Lionel passed, maybe I could have gotten vbCart un ioncubed from him and have it still be something (the most expensive and best product I ever bought and cant even use now because I lost the files I had before I tried un ioncubing it)

I *might* have the un-ioncubed vBCover sources somewhere, if it's of any use to you. I will have to check I haven't deleted it first!

EDIT: Still got them. If anyone needs them for whatever reason, shoot me a PM and I'll see what I can do to help.

[cdoyle]

Has anyone done any updates to this mod recently? Any other sites out there using it?

[cdoyle]

Real bummer that this mod died so quickly, it was a great modern take on VB4x.
Was looking forward to the addons to go with it (classifieds and the newsletter options).

But it looks like it's been abandoned as it's been a good while since any updates have been done.

Thanks to those that helped me tweak it some to make it work a little better on my forum.

Are there any other live sites out there using it?
Here's mine
https://www.caraudiocentral.net/forums/

[iA1]

I can't add any add-ons with this product but if there are any existing add-ons that need style updates to look same as this style, then I can help you with that.

If you have the classifieds and newsletter add-ons installed separately, I can help you with making them look similar to the xenvB4 style.

[ChrisTERiS]

Back to action !! But step by step please, is difficult to work with many projects at the same time.


From now on I'll follow this thread, even if still I can't understand why I'm not getting email notifications.
Already started moving my different type of my work in one site. Maybe I've 50+ for vBulletin, but I also have a dozen for WHMCS, don't say the stand alone PHP scripts.
The good point is that I'll be able to release some custom vB4 mods, that never released here. My client moved to XF, so I can release them to public.
Even if I'll upload in my site all the old addons (except for vB3 that if @Dr.CustUmz is interest, he can get them), but I'll focus to update and recode them by adding new features to be responsive.

You can follow my at: https://www.christeris.com Even if registration works, I've scheduled to start operating it on Sep 15th (yes, this year :p)


Wish you all the best,
Chris

[lange]

Nice.

But you have an error with a div tag into the page source (https://www.christeris.com/forums/) at the line 1245 and plus.

[ChrisTERiS]

Nice.

But you have an error with a div tag into the page source (https://www.christeris.com/forums/) at the line 1245 and plus.

Thank you for your report, but can't find anything right now. As I'm still working with installations etc, maybe it was a temporary error.

[lange]

Strange, the error is gone now and it's good.

I should have taken a screenshot to help.

Regards

Edit
right now :
(included Attachment)

[kingMOB]

Nice to have you back @ChrisTERiS =)

Can we expect an update to XenVB4 soon?

[ChrisTERiS]

Nice to have you back @ChrisTERiS =)

Can we expect an update to XenVB4 soon?

Step by Step and everything will be done.

[cdoyle]

Back to action !! But step by step please, is difficult to work with many projects at the same time.


From now on I'll follow this thread, even if still I can't understand why I'm not getting email notifications.
Already started moving my different type of my work in one site. Maybe I've 50+ for vBulletin, but I also have a dozen for WHMCS, don't say the stand alone PHP scripts.
The good point is that I'll be able to release some custom vB4 mods, that never released here. My client moved to XF, so I can release them to public.
Even if I'll upload in my site all the old addons (except for vB3 that if @Dr.CustUmz is interest, he can get them), but I'll focus to update and recode them by adding new features to be responsive.

You can follow my at: https://www.christeris.com Even if registration works, I've scheduled to start operating it on Sep 15th (yes, this year :p)


Wish you all the best,
Chris

Is your new site currently down? I was going to check it out, but just get an error message.

[ChrisTERiS]

Is your new site currently down? I was going to check it out, but just get an error message.


I received some disappointed messages and I found them correct. Not so good to operate something for vBulletin in a site that works with XenForo. That's why I registered a new domain, where I installed the project and I'm waiting to finish some addition before go live (even if the site is open).

https://www.vb4up.com

[cdoyle]

I received some disappointed messages and I found them correct. Not so good to operate something for vBulletin in a site that works with XenForo. That's why I registered a new domain, where I installed the project and I'm waiting to finish some addition before go live (even if the site is open).

https://www.vb4up.com

Do you have an estimate to when this will be launched?

[cdoyle]

Do you have an estimate to when this will be launched?

Doesn't look like this ever went live?

Just a little bit of constructive criticism.
You need to create a domain and stick with it. Over the past couple years, you've created and then turned off way too many sites. Nobody can follow anything or keep up to date where things stand. I think you've had at least 10 domains now that were launched and then without warning shut down.

Been trying to be supportive of Project V4 ever since you first released it, by purchasing the add-on and was looking forward to all the future development you mentioned (classifieds, newsletters etc.) but ever since the initial launch there hasn't been any real updates or additions and the ever changing web sites is getting frustrating.

[cdoyle]

Looks like this site is now down
https://www.vb4up.com

and this one is back, in a template sort of state.
https://www.christeris.com/

Could you please confirm if there will be any updates to Xen, and what the actual site address will be?

[Domates]

Hi there, I'm getting includes\class_bootstrap.php(433) : eval()'d code in ....\vb\vb.php on line 286 errors like this.

How can I solve them?

[Hostboard]

Hi there, I'm getting includes\class_bootstrap.php(433) : eval()'d code in ....\vb\vb.php on line 286 errors like this.

How can I solve them?

What version of PHP are you using?

[Domates]

I've downgraded PHP version to 7.1 on my localhost.

[cdoyle]

Anyone else willing to take on this mod?
It's such a great update to the look and feel of VB, it's just too bad that further development of features and improvements never happened and it seemed to be abandoned.

[cdoyle]

It's really a shame that development on this never continued. I had to finally uninstall it as it didn't work with the version of PHP my server is on (7.3)

It was such a great enhancement, but was quickly abandoned leaving all the future updates that were promised abandoned as well. :(