VB Garage for car websites : )

[corsacrazy]

A great idea for all vb3 car sites, certain usergroups can upload cars to there personal garage wich is veiwable by all also sepertae spec pages for the members car details would be gr8.

[MrD]

Hi,
A great idea for all vb3 car sites, certain usergroups can upload cars to there personal garage wich is veiwable by all also sepertae spec pages for the members car details would be gr8.

so like thats?

http://galerie.opel-problemforum.com/

The Boarduser are logged in with there Username and Password.
In future it comes an link to the profilpage, that u can go to users car galerie ;)

[oly51]

Yeah. One where members can upload multiple cars.

I'm trying to set up a car registry for classic Opels. (It seems like a lot of Opel sites use vB) Where we can track model changes by VIN. Quite a few members own more than one model. I tried working with the time slip database hack but got stuck when it only took one car per member. Photos are not necessary.

[corsacrazy]

friendly reminderly bump

[0ptima]

Im in the process of setting up vb3 locally, and time permitting Im going to write a mutli-car hack with picture uploading.

[jluerken]

You can make this with Photopost. www.photopost.com.
Every user has his own album and can upload pics. PP can be fully integrated into vb3 and looks like a board on your main page.

Its really great.

On the webpage you find some examples and there are alreayd vb3 boards using it.

[corsacrazy]

photopost isnt intergrated into vb as much as i would of liked mate

[Gary King]

photopost isnt intergrated into vb as much as i would of liked mate
How so, why not?

[corsacrazy]

i would like to upload images from user cp :) and view images from forums not /gallery and one click of a gallery image sets a pic as ur avatar now that is true intergration

[oly51]

I'm more interested in viewing/sorting the database of car info. Registered member submits a form with their car(s) info. It gets placed into database with the results viewable on a web page and editable by mods/admins. Link to photos would be a great option.

[Gary King]

I'm more interested in viewing/sorting the database of car info. Registered member submits a form with their car(s) info. It gets placed into database with the results viewable on a web page and editable by mods/admins. Link to photos would be a great option.
Then PhotoPost might be a good choice for you.

[corsacrazy]

I'm more interested in viewing/sorting the database of car info. Registered member submits a form with their car(s) info. It gets placed into database with the results viewable on a web page and editable by mods/admins. Link to photos would be a great option.
I AGREE :)

but soz not agree with Gary photopost just isnt what i need :(

[0ptima]

I took a look at photopost and the integration examples. Photopost is great for pictures of cars, but is it usefull if you want to create an entry with info about your cars without a picture?

My vehicle registry hack will be along the lines of what oly51 wants with pictures being optional.

[corsacrazy]

sounds perfect optima cant wait

[oly51]

You are right Optima. It is great for photos. I already use PhotoPost on my site.
Your registry hack is right along the lines of what corsacrazy and I are looking for.

[alkatraz]

^ ditto that

the VB community REALLY needs a full featured hack like this and many of us would be willing to pay a small fee for it.

thank you

[corsacrazy]

few screen shots of what im after

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=15166

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=15167

[0ptima]

Ill contact you guys once I start working on it. I just started some contract work for a few weeks and will start after that. Thanks for the screen shots.

[Zilvia]

Please hit me up too, I have been searching for a hack like this for years!

[BfB]

I'd be VERY interested too!!!

[corsacrazy]

:)

[Hoffi]

You are right Optima. It is great for photos. I already use PhotoPost on my site.
Your registry hack is right along the lines of what corsacrazy and I are looking for.I am just working on my Car Gallery. The release here for vB2 was stopped, but this time it goes. The Admin-Panel ist ready. I think in Feb I will release a Beta.

Some Screenshots. All is fully Phrase-Based.

[magnus]

Heh, vBGarage v3 is almost finished. You have no faith in me, corsacrazy. :)

I delivered a vB2 version, I promise I'll deliver for vB3. ;)

[corsacrazy]

Heh, vBGarage v3 is almost finished. You have no faith in me, corsacrazy. :)

I delivered a vB2 version, I promise I'll deliver for vB3. ;)
i have faith mate i cant w8 it sounds gr8 magnus

[integra99]

coppermine mated with minicms integrates with the VB3 login system and works VERY nicely for this.

[oly51]

I took a look at photopost and the integration examples. Photopost is great for pictures of cars, but is it usefull if you want to create an entry with info about your cars without a picture?

My vehicle registry hack will be along the lines of what oly51 wants with pictures being optional. Any updates on this hack?

[ImportPassion]

You mean something like this?

http://www.7thgencivic.com/memberrides/myride.php?userid=2

I did this for vb2, but never did use it, or finish it up for that matter. It integrates Photopost and vb2 custom profiles.

D

[oly51]

You mean something like this? Nice Job on combining the two and nice job on your site.

My needs are for members to be able to list info for multiple vehicles. I tried tweaking the Evills1's Timeslip database hack but got hung up on the more than one vehicle part.

For example, I have a list with info on over 150 old Opels that we want to publish so we can try to determine when certain model changes happened. Members would add their info to that file.

[ImportPassion]

I don't know why that would be an issue?
I don't think you could use the profilefields for this tho. That is the problem. You would have to create a new table and new interface. It's actually pretty basic, but you won't be using any vb stuff except maybe to join on the user table.

D

[corsacrazy]

oly51 again thats wot im still looking for :) n e one out there stil werkin on a system..//.. hoffie?

[glo]

You mean something like this?

http://www.7thgencivic.com/memberrides/myride.php?userid=2

I did this for vb2, but never did use it, or finish it up for that matter. It integrates Photopost and vb2 custom profiles.

D

Would you kindly share that code?

Thanks

[corsacrazy]

any members got any info or updates on any kind of vb3 garage?

[ImportPassion]

Would you kindly share that code?

Thanks
I just saw this. I can post the file, but there is way more to it.
I cannot give support either.

D

[glo]

thanks 7th Gen Civic...

any instructions tho??? like how we call that page etc???

once we have this we wont need any support. thanks again!

[ImportPassion]

way too many instructions for me to get into. you need to creat the tables and the templates for one. u just call it like page.php?userid=1

[corsacrazy]

no wonder its not werkin, its for vb2

[ImportPassion]

I did this for vb2, but never did use it, or finish it up for that matter. It integrates Photopost and vb2 custom profiles.

yup, exactly like i said in my post.

[BfB]

I'm glad this still has life in it ... I am still needing this. If it helps color and specific build info would be really needed for my application. Production dates and order #'s. Currently there is a tracker I rigged up http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/gtolist.php? but I need a full on registry for the cars that have been delivered. Photos and Mod Info with access from each user would be so awesome, built into the userCP.

[corsacrazy]

thats righ tit needs ability to upload images :)

[iamwhitey]

bump for this... I am willing to pay the developer

[glo]

i remember Lesane saying he would build something like this, if we all chipped in!

[Zilvia]

I know a few people including myself that would be willing to pay.

[oly51]

Add me to that list.......

[Hoffi]

I have this: http://www.calibra.de/forum/gallery.php

I must fix some Bugs. If I upgrade to Gold and it works, I will release this.

[glo]

Hi Hoffi,

Couldnt open it just now! (edit: I can get in now...)

Do you have that for vb2.3.x? Alot of users are still using 2.3.x and waiting till more hacks become available on vb3 beofre switching.

[Envy-UK]

Add me to that list.......

Add me too, I'm in need of a hack like this.

[Datenpapst]

Hi,


so like thats?

http://galerie.opel-problemforum.com/

The Boarduser are logged in with there Username and Password.
In future it comes an link to the profilpage, that u can go to users car galerie ;)
Thats interessting, where can I download it?

[Datenpapst]

You can make this with Photopost. www.photopost.com.
Every user has his own album and can upload pics. PP can be fully integrated into vb3 and looks like a board on your main page.

Its really great.

On the webpage you find some examples and there are alreayd vb3 boards using it.
Quiet expansive isnt it?

[eob]

I've designed one of these for YaBB with the aid of another guy doing the hardcore programming, if there's a VB expert out there, I'd be willing to create a CSS based template, the images, some of the code, and the English language file if someone wants to get on board with this and get cracking.

PS. My old garage is at: http://vgarage.eamonnobrien.com

[DigitalEclipse]

This is a great idea. Another message board I post on, a non-vb website has this. its an Invision board. here is the link to their garage: http://www.2gstratus.org/forums/index.php?act=Garage

I dont know if you can view it without being registered.

[rockergrrl]

I would love this for a board that I'm working on (yes, a chick with a car board ;) ) !!

[gibgib]

Yes perfect!!!!

Please save me from having to constantly update this:
http://www.aussiefrogs.com/gallery/usergallery.htm

An extension of the user profile page with the ability for the member to be able to update all info (some fixed drop downs & character text fields) & upload/ update 4 or so images themselves would be great.
All this with a search feature so others can enter a make & model & bring up members with that car.

Revision. So far we have:

corsacrazy
oly51
Optima
alkatraz
Zilvia
BfB
glo
iamwhitey
Envy-UK
Datenpapst
rockergrrl

& now gibgib

wanting/ requesting a very similar in description hack.

If we all were to pay the developer US$20 for a suitable hack, that would translate to $240 into a pay pal account.
Would this suffice a developer?
& is $20 a fair price to pay?

I am upgrading to 3.0.0 gold, currently .7 beta..

gibgib

[ImportPassion]

i am interested too!

[djnoz]

Hmm.. I'm writing a gallery system for vB3 at the moment, and this definately looks like a potential add-on for it. If I get the time, I might give this challenge a go... :P

[eob]

One of the guys mentioned that the hack (by Hoffi) over @ calibra.de was up for grabs? It works with VB3 too.. any ideas ppl?

[magnus]

Well, just thought I would give you all an update:

vBGarage3 is coming along well! In fact, I'm shooting for a pre-release this weekend if all goes well. So far, it's pretty basic. It's more or less the same thing vBGarage2 for vB2 was, for now (for those who remember vBGarage2 before it was 'yanked' by the vB.org staff). vBGarage3 is a complete 100% rewrite from the ground up. It's quick, and seemingly stable so far. :)

I'm really sorry it's taken so long to get out, but I've been swamped with work these past couple of months, so I haven't had the time to really dedicate to this like I had hoped.

In any event, at the very least I'll try to get some screenshots up before the weekend.

Don't worry guys, it's coming. :)

[Dj22]

i would kill my mother for this hack :o

i cant wait to see it magnus.. if only i had some php skills to help out :(

[Envy-UK]

That's great news, Magnus.

If you're looking for any help along the way, feel free to get in touch.

[oly51]

Cool!!! :up:

[ImportPassion]

can you give us a few comments about what it will be able to do?

[corsacrazy]

can you give us a few comments about what it will be able to do?
or shall we give a list of what we would like it to do ?

[gibgib]

magnus, good stuff.

I'm serious about the 20 bucks too if your hack fullfills the job :banana:
I can beta test on my test forum if it helps it's development.

gibgib

[eob]

I think Hoffi is threatening to release his in the near future too. The thing is, that this hack could work for almost anything.. jetskis, motorbikes, dogs, you name it, so you'll have a lot more takers than you think!

Wonder who'll release it first ;D

[magnus]

Hey, if Hoffi get's his out first, good for him. I don't see releasing hacks as a 'competition', lol.

In any event, the soon-to-be-released version will contain:

* The ability for a user to upload an admin-defined amount of photos
* Either the ability to input vBCode text, sort of a "psuedo-webpage" deal or to build a generic page by "filling in the blanks" per se, which can be defined by the admin. I haven't really decided which way to go yet.
* Ease of access, http://url/vbgarage.php?userid={x}
* User control panel. User can add/remove photos at any time, as well as change/update text.
* Usergroup control. Can deny/grant access for specific usergroups.

This version will NOT contain GD or Imagemagick support. Future versions might, though. All files are stored in the SQL database.

If you guys have any ideas, let's hear them. :)

[Envy-UK]

Magnus,

It looks to me as if you have everything covered that I'm personally looking for.

If you need me to test the hack, I'll gladly do so.

[oly51]

If you guys have any ideas, let's hear them. :)
Two comments/questions, Magnus:
Can members enter vehicle data for several cars?
Will an admin/mod be able to add vehicle data for non-members cars? (or be able to approve data submitted by non-members)

[magnus]

Two comments/questions, Magnus:
Can members enter vehicle data for several cars?
Will an admin/mod be able to add vehicle data for non-members cars? (or be able to approve data submitted by non-members)
At the moment, this version only supports 1 car per user. I can work on making it for multiple cars though, shouldn't be too hard.

Garage moderation is planned for release, but not with this version. This initial version is pretty stripped down in term of Admin features. I have a whole moderation queue system planned for the next release. :)

[magnus]

Attached are screenshots, as promised. I've included the end user view, and the user edit page. Let's hear what you think. :)

I'm thinking I may need a couple beta testers. I'm looking to get a beta version out tomorrow, to see how it holds up on another forum. I see a few people were interested. If you're still interested, shoot me a PM. I'd like to try and get forums with large userbases. Preferably with 100 or so active users, so they can beat on it to death.

[gibgib]

Looks really great!

With your subsequent releases, do you think they will be upgradable upon the version you are about to release so users don't have to re-enter everything again?
It seems your future releases will have very useful features.

I'll send you a PM about beta testing :)

[Skipsoutdoors]

I for one will be glad when you get your hack done. I was one of the lucky ones who downloaded the one for vB2 before they canned it for whatever reason. I've been using it as a trophy room on a hunting and fishing web site. It seems to work great for that. Admittedly, we haven't advertised it much due to saving bandwidth, but it does do what I want it to do.

Some things that would be nice would be a wholesale way to make it available to members. For example, I want to allow members with a minimum of 50 posts have a trophy room with maybe 5 pictures. Members with 100 posts would get an additional 5 or so pictures in theirs. It can be done now, but it has to be done on an individual basis and is time consuming. Maybe there's some way to set a conditional to give access???

One other minor thing is the part that's in the registration form that asks for their car make and model and such. I really don't want that information there. I've half heartedly tried to find it and change it to trophy type and stats like Deer- 8 pointer -200 lb.

This hack and Logican's Web templates are my 2 hold ups from switching to vB3. The others, I can live with or without.

Skip

[eob]

I haven't migrated to my new site yet from YaBB, but I should be doing at the end of this month, and then I can test any Garage hack that comes out. With your hack, I think it's suitable to almost anything, like Skip mentions, fishing etc. What a lot of the 'Garage' orientated people will be looking for, will be a set list of data per car, eg:

BHP: [formfield]
Weight: [formfield]

..etc. This also means that it's very easy to compare the different vehicles stored, ie, draw up a garage homepage and print up the top ten cars, or fastest, or lightest, etc.

There's also the fact that, as knowledgeable about cars as my members are, they know nothing about VB code, so they would find it hard to build a page about their cars that way.

Nonetheless, awesome hack! You'll find a lot of takers for this!

[gibgib]

Some things that would be nice would be a wholesale way to make it available to members. For example, I want to allow members with a minimum of 50 posts have a trophy room with maybe 5 pictures. Members with 100 posts would get an additional 5 or so pictures in theirs. It can be done now, but it has to be done on an individual basis and is time consuming. Maybe there's some way to set a conditional to give access???
Skip

magnus has indicated that user group control can be used with his/ her first release. You could tweak vb garage to work with your criteria using the usergroups already built into vbulletin.
I will also only allow the "regulars" to take up space on the server, 50 posts & at least a few months of rego.

[magnus]

Well guys, I've got good news and I've got bad news..

The bad news is, I'm not going to be releasing a beta. The good news is, I'm just going to go ahead and release it to the public. :)

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=63681

Enjoy!