Ok, I will send out betas in few minutes, as Arunan finishes up the install file. Please note that there is no uninstall feature, but will be for final release, and there is no update feature.

Thanks

I know it's late in the game, but I was wondering if you may include an option to display links alphabetically? This is something that would be extremely useful for the types of links that are going in my links directory.

Also, I am running 2.0 with around a hundred links spread out over 5 categories. You mentioned an update script. What sort or time frame can we expect on this? I really don't want to have to hand-enter all of the links again. I will if I have to though. Especially if the alphabetical feature could be added.

Will you post a detailed upgrade instruction set for the slow ones like me? :D

It's great to see this hack getting the support it needs. Thanks for stepping up Keptic.

JakeC

There is options to display the link in any order you wish in the admin panel.

The upgrade script will be made, though it will not be included with the release, due to the major changes in this script the upgrade script will have more than 5 steps, steps that will backup your information from the previous install, steps that will uninstall the previous version, and then, steps that you will run ONLY AFTER you have installed the new version. More info will be provided.

I am also running v 2. I wanted to confirm, I think you mentioned it, but will there be an uninstall script for v 2 or an upgrade script to v 3?

Upgrade Script

.keptic

Ok, the first few Betas are being sent out.
Both Arunan and I would like to thank Xenon for his help, and the beta testers.

I would personally like to thank Greg Fleming from Dark Project Studioes for giving us permission to redistribute some of his icons with this script. Please make sure all his copyright information stay intact.

Thank You!

Can all beta testers please PM your emails to me. Thank You

Thanks to our beta testers we have found many bugs :p

vB Links Directory 3.0.1 Has been sent out for beta testing. Some bugs have been found, and have been fixed immediatly. At this rate, we may be looking at a release date of. Late Saturday Night, or Sunday Afternoon.

I am looking for a user who, has a test site with version 2.0, who is willing to test vB Links Directory 3.0 as a Beta Tester, this will serve to test the Upgrade Script as well.

Thanks

I've got vB links 2.0 on a localhost. I'm pretty new to vB so you may want to pick someone else with more experience; but if you can't find someone let me know.

Jake

Thanks JakeC, I will email you tomorow morning with all details.

Thanks

Keptic....

I have pm'ed you some info on corrections with 3.0.1 and suggestions...I can be reached on AIM > darkwizard44 or ICQ 29478259 for most of the day...

Email sent with updates....

Found more errors...please contact me via AIM or ICQ

Excellent.

Can't wait. :)

Craig

[high]* refertech looks so forward to the release. :)[/high]

Update:

I have been helping Arunan on the hack to remove bugs and add more features. There should be another beta hopefully either today or tomorrow the latest.

Sorry the release date has been missed. We have gotten positive feed back, bug reports, and new features getting implemented. I think many of you would rather have a bug-free, optimized hack :)

There has been large number of positive feedback from whole range of people for this, and I thank you. I would like to thank, Dark_Wizard who has been helping Arunan in my absense in and out, he is doing a great job!

Thanks again

* Drools *

Well, late last week, I officially listed vB Links Directory in my profile as my favorite hack, and now I must say I'm really excited by the expanded feature-set. It sounds like you've got quite a team going here, and I can't wait to upgrade my 2.0 area. Once that's done, I'll finish updating my links and add a button in my header.

Regarding the late release date, it's better to get it right first! :)

Jeff, you sent me an update 3.0.1, arunan said not to install it, but should I install it or not? let me know asap, i mailed u too..

jacobi, thanks, and I agree, I am currently a University student, and during the week-days, I really cannot afford to go with out days of school, mainly because my classes are spread out through the day. Again I will try to get it out to all of you, as bug-free as we can.

How about this hacks compatiblility with vB 3.0? Will you make a hack to go with 3.0? Thanks.

Jake

This was answered in another post...Yes!

I would wait until we have squashed the bugs and completed the additions.

its released ? or you testing .. i would test it also.. on our forum..

We are still working on a few bugs and adding more functionality...please be patient as we are working as fast as time permits. Thank you.

:) no problem. It looks worth the wait

We have are trying to squash some minor bugs and work out a main feature.

*waiting*

just out of interest i have links dir v2 will i be able to upgrade and keep my links?

Yes sir, you will be able too. This will be a very hard thing to code though, but can be done :)

*anticipating*

excellent :) nice work!

I was thinking that it would be cool if it was integrated with vB's search...so it spiders the links as well as the threads and posts...is this something that could be done without headaches or is it a silly thought?

I can't wait for this to be released, it's definatly going into v3 of our new website. Very nice job so far! :D

-Jason

Looks great..I have v2 up and running.

i really want this hack great works i got excited when i saw this :P

If you need help beta testing this script please met me know, I've been using directory link v2.012 on my site, I'm working on a new site that I just bought a new licence for that I'm building from scratch with vb 2.3.0 so if can help by testing with a clean it install let me know.

Till then can't wait to try it out :) thanks for the hard work guys :)

Wow, this looks wonderful! Are things still moving forward with the new version of this hack, or are you guys (understandably) busy with school?