vBulletin 3.5.0 (final) released

[filburt1]

The final, stable, "gold", etc. version of vBulletin 3.5.0 has been released. More details are available at http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=1 .

vBulletin 3.5.0 is fundamentally different from vBulletin 3.0.x on many levels down to the database. A great number of modifications designed with vBulletin 3.0.x will not function under 3.5.x. You should post in the modification's thread for support in the matter.

Of note to coders is that vBulletin 3.5.0 is documented with the PHPDoc format. It is a good idea to document your own code in this manner. Not only does it assist others in installing, using, and extending your modifications, but it is a good habit to build for working in a professional environment where others will be using your code all the time. Indeed, it is even useful to you when you refer to code you wrote months ago and wonder just what you were thinking when you wrote that function or class.

The most important new feature as developers are concerned is arguably the new "plugin" system which allows code you specify to be executed as small modules at given points of execution ("hooks") of generated pages. When developing modifications, it is generally preferred to first use this system as it does not require editing the stable vBulletin code, eases upgrading, allows one-click enabling and disabling of modifications, sorting of code by product name, and more.

The templates MEMBERINFO, threadadmin_mergethreads, modifyprofile_birthday, SHOWTHREAD, showthread_quickreply, STANDARD_ERROR, STANDARD_ERROR_LITE, STANDARD_REDIRECT, search_results, headinclude, calendar_edit, modifyavatar, and navbar have all changed since 3.5.0 RC3 with a handful requiring a revert and several others recommending it.

[Daniel]

Installed it, awesome!

[Blaine0002]

horray! gives me errors when i install :(

[peterska2]

installed x3. Works perfect.

/me is a happy bunny

[Blaine0002]

you cant upgrade databases with prefixes! T_T

[csidlernet]

sweet. about time. cant wait to see all the new hacks!

[Antivirus]

upgraded from rc3 - went nice and smooth! loving it

[Erwin]

Let the fun (and work) begin! :)

[deathemperor]

upgrading, now wait for the Arcade !

[Bad Bunny]

you cant upgrade databases with prefixes! T_T

Are you _sure_? You know it uses a different config file, right? It's funny cause I have prefix in my database for vb...

[iChambers]

Worked great for me during the upgrade from RC3 to Gold no known issues at this time.

[Tony G]

Can't wait to see all the great styles coming out from this release. :)

[Brandon Sheley]

dl'ing now, making a backup then ill upgrade :)

[jcroft]

The port of vBExternal I was using fine with RC3 doesn't seem to work with the final. Other than than, in good shape.

[michaelbenson]

This is wonderful, now time to enjoy the newly updated hacks. Probally wont install for a day or two ... allow those coders to iron out any bugs still around in their additions :)

[GrendelKhan{TSU]

I'm so happy...
* GrendelKhan{TSU run to download and install (fingers crossed on no errors. ;)) :p

[Injektilo]

question ... I have some minor hacks installed, will they work after upgrade? thanks

[Revan]

* Revan clicks install :)

[Boofo]

<span class="highlight">* Revan clicked the idiot button</span>

[Dan]

Now make Brad finish up the templates so you all can upgrade ;)

[dinodonk]

better to upgrade now or wait again until hacks / style ready??

[Pheonix]

where the hell do you donwload it?.. all i see in members is 3.0.7

[Marco van Herwaarden]

Then you probably don't have an active support license.

[Pheonix]

It says in the members area quote..

As a holder of a valid and active vBulletin license, you are entitled to download the latest version of the software from this private members page. To enable this option we require you to enter the URL of where your forums are installed. Please use the Edit License or Submit URL links.

gee wizz.. Will i have to spend $30 or not.

[Dan]

That is if you have an ACTIVE member's area access for that licence.

[memorex]

No problems so far, :D

[Pheonix]

yeah.. i seen it, ran out March last year :( o well

[chanzero]

yeah.. i seen it, ran out March last year :( o well

is anyone else having problems with quick reply not working after installing?

[southernlady]

I installed it on one of my sites last night so I know these hacks work in 3.5 Gold:
VBShout - ZT
Members in FlashChat - Paul M
FlashChat Intergration itself - Paul M
Members who visited today - Paul M
New posts and Threads since last visit - Zachery
Microstats - ShiningArcaine
X% of Forums Total Posts - ZT

Liz

[The Realist]

Once the upgrade is carried out, what do you have to do to get the plugins, hacks working again.

This new plugin is new to be and starting to get my head around it slowly :)

[southernlady]

All mine were working right away, but I upgraded from RC3. Liz

[The Realist]

Im using vBulletin Version 3.5.0 Release Candidate 3

[Inferno Dragon]

that's a good news, but I will wait till some 3.5 skins available from skins developers, then I will upgrade to 3.5 :)

[The Realist]

Upgraded and all working 100%

Thanks all.


Im using vBulletin Version 3.5.0 Release Candidate 3

[Snake]

Upgraded without any trouble. :)

[filburt1]

It will take me months to upgrade given the difference in the architecture and, oh, completely rewriting my style anyway as part of a normal update. The results will be impressive, though.

[john_robot]

I hared still there is some bugs with this version is it true?

[lylah]

do i have to remove the plugins and the Products B4 i upgrade to the new edition?

It is Important ques. for me

Thanx :)

[Bad Bunny]

I hared still there is some bugs with this version is it true?

You can find out for yourself and look in the 3.5 bug tracker. There were some small ones it looks like. A few impex, a little typo. I believe they were all updated in the package though.

[COBRAws]

* COBRAws is updating!

:D finally!!!

[dtdesign]

I'm running VBIndex as my front end I'm presuming this will die if I upgrade ?

[Erwin]

It will take me months to upgrade given the difference in the architecture and, oh, completely rewriting my style anyway as part of a normal update. The results will be impressive, though.

I like your complete lack of modesty. :)

[Jenta]

Looks like ACP menu entries xml files may be an issue? Can we get one of you gurus to post updated how to on this.
Seems that <navgroups product="vBulletin"> needs to be tied to another product.

off to update from rc3 finally :tired:

[ze_roberto]

I'm waiting for some of the 'must have hacks' (arcade, portal) available, then we're going to upgrade.

gruss, ze :raucher:

[Boofo]

Looks like ACP menu entries xml files may be an issue? Can we get one of you gurus to post updated how to on this.
Seems that <navgroups product="vBulletin"> needs to be tied to another product.

off to update from rc3 finally :tired:

Isn't that supposed to be this?

<navgroups product="vbulletin">

[Jenta]

yeah i just found out gold requires a lowercase b :/

[Boofo]

yeah i just found out gold requires a lowercase b :/

That was changed in RC 3 actually. ;)

[Jenta]

was using rc3 up until a few hours ago and all my menus where there
only had to edit the b's now on final

one of lifes mysteries i guess :ninja:

[mustang_lex]

Heres a question I have 3.0.7 working fine with tons of hacks. OK so i would like to upgrade to 3.5.0. Can I install 3.5.0 in a complete different directory and install the plugins (hacks) as they get developed BUT importantly use the SQL Database as 3.0.7??

[Chris M]

How are you trying to use it?

A 3.0.7 database with 3.5.0 files or a 3.5.0 database with 3.0.7 files?

I'm not sure either way would work...

Chris

[mustang_lex]

I have 3.0.7 now. I like the plugins and other features. I would like to install 3.5.0 in another folder. and start to stylize and prepare for the change over. I have a database of 400 members I don't want to loose as well as Coppermine gallery that needs to be integrated as well . I need to have 3.5.0 running and 3.0.7 running but on the same My SQL database as 3.0.7 which has all my members and their garage, timeslips and countless other hacks. Seems like a big deal for me I guess. :(

[Marco van Herwaarden]

You shouldn't run both 3.0 & 3.5 on the same tables.

[Chris M]

3.5 has additional fields, tables and data that is needed for it to function that a 3.0.7 database does not have - You could add these manually but it could cause one of your boards or even both to stop functioning...

It is not recommended...

Chris

[Erwin]

It won't work - template changes etc need to be done - unless you want to recode vB3.0.7 to use a separate template table, then you can't run 3.0.x templates with 3.5.0 templates (refer to the latest post in the vB.com thread).

[Andreas]

Interesting challagne.
If templates are the only problem, I think it could work with a temporary edit:

- Take the 3.0 MASTER Style XML, make it into a custom Style and import it as a new Style
- Reparent all Top-Level Styles to this new Style
- Make replace_template_variables() do nothing
- Upgrade
- Restore default behaviour of replace_template_variables()
- Re-Import the 3.5 MASTER Style

Then you should have 3.0 and 3.5 compatible Templates in the same table.
Disclaimer: This is just a theoretical idea

[Quillz]

I will probably upgrade in a month or two. I may only have three actual hacks on my board, but I'd like them to get upgraded first, if at all possible. I'm running 3.5.0 on my localhost, though, and some of the new plug-ins are amazing!

[VBUsers]

i am upgrading but my upgrade stops at 3.0.8. i had 306 and now it wont move from the attatchement table edit it was doing. is there a problem with my prefix or is this a common issue ? can some please help.

ok now i passed the 3.0.8 and im on to 3.0.9. but the one table in my database thats giving me the issues is the attatchment table. everytime it trys to make the edits to it it freezes and doesnt move. what can i do i keep having to delete the tables that is put in by the upgrade everytime i try to troubleshoot. can some one please tell me if i can do the SQL edits manually and skip the upgrade to the DB?

getting this now

Database error in vBulletin 3.5.0:

Invalid SQL:

SELECT
userfield.*, usertextfield.*, user.*, UNIX_TIMESTAMP(passworddate) AS passworddate,
IF(displaygroupid=0, user.usergroupid, displaygroupid) AS displaygroupid,
language.phrasegroup_posting AS phrasegroup_posting,
language.phrasegroup_postbit AS phrasegroup_postbit,
language.phrasegroup_showthread AS phrasegroup_showthread,
language.phrasegroup_inlinemod AS phrasegroup_inlinemod,
language.phrasegroup_global AS phrasegroup_global,
language.options AS lang_options,
language.languagecode AS lang_code,
language.charset AS lang_charset,
language.locale AS lang_locale,
language.imagesoverride AS lang_imagesoverride,
language.dateoverride AS lang_dateoverride,
language.timeoverride AS lang_timeoverride,
language.registereddateoverride AS lang_registereddateoverride,
language.calformat1override AS lang_calformat1override,
language.calformat2override AS lang_calformat2override,
language.logdateoverride AS lang_logdateoverride,
language.decimalsep AS lang_decimalsep,
language.thousandsep AS lang_thousandsep

FROM smora_user AS user
LEFT JOIN smora_userfield AS userfield ON (user.userid = userfield.userid)
LEFT JOIN smora_usertextfield AS usertextfield ON (usertextfield.userid = user.userid) INNER JOIN smora_language AS language ON (language.languageid = IF(user.languageid = 0, 1, user.languageid))

WHERE user.userid = 1;

MySQL Error : Unknown column 'language.phrasegroup_inlinemod' in 'field list'
Error Number : 1054

[Marco van Herwaarden]

Well depending on the number of attachments and their size, this upgrade step could take a long time (it might still be running when you think it has frozen).

I suggest you post at vb.com to get support on this.

[VBUsers]

Well depending on the number of attachments and their size, this upgrade step could take a long time (it might still be running when you think it has frozen).

I suggest you post at vb.com to get support on this.

ok i will restore a back up and try again.

[ViewMy.biz]

I installed it on one of my sites last night so I know these hacks work in 3.5 Gold:
VBShout - ZT
Members in FlashChat - Paul M
FlashChat Intergration itself - Paul M
Members who visited today - Paul M
New posts and Threads since last visit - Zachery
Microstats - ShiningArcaine
X% of Forums Total Posts - ZT

Liz How many have VBShout and Flashchat installed together and what are the advantages

[krvaricp]

hi thanks