This is a basic guide to installing plug-in's via the admin cp written for newbies :)
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What you should have[/high]
All plug-in's require one thing, a .xml that contains the plug-in name, php code, and hook location. In most cases this file will be named plugin_name.xml but some authors may not change the file name and use the default vbulletin-plugins.xml filename.
Some plug-in's may require you to run SQL queries on the database before you can use them, you can find instructions on how to do this in Logician's "How to install a vBulletin Hack" thread found here:
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=39142
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Installing the Plug-in[/high]
This is a very simple process, browse to the download/upload plug-in's page in your admin cp (located at
http://www.yoururl.com/forum/admincp...n.php?do=files)
See the first attachment for a picture of the page I'm talking about :)
In the "Import Plugin Definitions XML File" table locate the "EITHER upload the XML file from your computer" columns and click on the browse button. A new window will pop up, locate the plug-in.xml file on your hard-drive and select it. Click the 'Import' button. Your plug-in is now active.
If the .xml file is large and you are worried about php time outs you can upload it to the /xml/ folder in your forum root, then insert the correct filename/path in the "OR import the XML file from your server" column.
Next thing you will want to do is browse to the plug-in manager page (located at
http://www.yoururl.com/forum/admincp....php?do=modify) and make sure your newly added plug-in's are active.
See second attachment for a pic.
I almost forgot, if your plug-in's are set up correctly but not working make sure you have the global vBoption for the plug-in system set to enabled. You can find this option in the admin cp by browsing to vBoptions -> Select Plugin/Hook System from menu -> Set Enable Plugin/Hook System to yes.
That is all it is to it! :)
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