Internet Movie Database (IMDb) BB Code
 

Internet Movie Database BB Code

This BB Code allows your users to simply type the name of a movie or an actor, etc., and then wrap BB code around the text to automagically link to the IMDb.

NOTE: This should work for most versions of VBulletin since it is simply a new BB Code.

TITLE: IMDb
TAG: imdb
Replacement:example:
Description: Links to search on Internet Movie Database
Use {option}: No
Button Image (Optional): see attachments

To open in a new window change the replacement code to this:
note: if you are using vBAnonymizer then use the following code: Thanks to Rian)

TITLE: IMDb
TAG: imdb
Replacement:example: Description: Links to search on Internet Movie Database
Use {option}: No
Button Image (Optional): see attachments

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great job!

Thank you!
Very nice mod.

How can i open IMDb in new window?

I think that is a VBulletin preference in the ACP (links open in new window), but I am not sure - that is how it works on my forum anyway, with no special code, so it must be a setting, however opening a new window is sometimes a bad idea.

Here are the top 5 reasons why you should beware of opening links in a new window:

1. Unless you warn them, Web users are likely to expect the new page to load in the current window. Unexpected surprises can be fun, but not when you're browsing the Web.
   
2. The act of opening a new browser window resets the back button in that window. The back button is the second most used navigation function (after hyperlinks, source: useit.com), so resetting it is a big no-no.
   
3. To open a new browser window can disorient very novice Web users and the visually impaired. They might not realise that a new window has opened and might struggle to switch between windows.
   
4. Opening a new browser window disrespects the desires of your users. If they want a new window, they'll ask for one. Don't force a new window upon users unless there's a very good reason to do so.
   
5. New browser windows can make an already cluttered taskbar even more difficult to use. We've all spent ages hunting through the taskbar in search of the window we want. Don't make this process even harder by increasing the number of windows the user has open.

"But Using New Windows Keeps Users on my Site!"
Not on its own, it doesn't! Web users will stay on a site because it has the information they're looking for, or because it helps them achieve their goals -- not because the browser window is still open. If users want to return to a Website, they'll use the back button. If a new window is used, the back button in this window is reset, so users won't be able to do return to your site using this common method (cue frustrated users).

I could post a similar list against the _self openning.

In the age of rss readers and ajax/flash technologies (usually can't use the back button) users do expect to open external domains (or even board attachments on the same domain) in new browser window. It gives them faster clearer navigation (different content different window). Also users can change this behavior in most modern browsers (open in same page) if they wish.

If a user doesn't know the difference between a new page and same window than he/she probably can't use your board...as using a vbulletin board is a more complicated task.

its not going to the actual content so its not so much usefull i think

I didn't understand exactly.. what is it? and how is it working?

Any Screen shot or Demo please !!!

hi . good job but i think u should work on it . its so simple but great idea .

If it is not going to the actual page for the movie or actor then you need to make a better keyword. If I type in [imdb]snakes on a plabe[/imdb] it takes me to the "Snakes on a Plane" IMDb page, not the search results. If there is more than one selection, such as "Borat" or something then yes, it will show you the results, however if you type "Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan" without the quotes, and put imdb tags around it then that takes you to the page on that movie.

type the name of any movie or actor and then put the [imdb][/imdb] tags around the name. The link displayed will take you to the IMDb page on that subject.

Well, the IMDb search is what it is - I can't really change they way they do their searches. Yes, it is simple, and it does work - at least for me.

Is it possible to change the deafult BB code images size 21x20 so it will fit the imdb picture?

the imdb icon? here is a smaller version, though I don't think it is as readable

ur code can be done like this also and than all u need is the number.
<a href="http://www.imdb.com/find?s=all&q="{param}</a>

[imdb]tt0120689[/imdb]
this is for the green mile

yes indeed, but not as intutive

To open in a new page, just change the replacemnt code to this:

Confirmed on 4 forums. This script does not work. It simply takes you to an empty search page at imdb.

This script works just fine. Even putting in ridiculous names for movies, the search came up with something close.

I would also include the opening a new page version as transitbus posted in the top section. Whether you agree with it or not, I think most would want it to act this way.

My apologies. The hack itself does work. I found my problem.

I am using VBAnonymizer, which interfered with the outgoing link, cutting it off.

I changed it as follow:

to

Its working perfectly now.

Interesting - I will look in to it and change it.

I updated the code to include the fix for vBanonymizer, and also fixed the read me to make it more clear, so if you were having a problem with it before please try again.

Thx Yoyoyoyo

The hack is working perfectly now :)

Sweet! I'm an IMDb junkie, so this'll definetly benefit me and my members on the forums. It's an easy addition, but I never would've thought about it, so thank you!

Not really, if I search something with this pattern the site is not even loading.


I also attached a version that is exactly 21x20px big, maybe a little more readable than the other one.



Why is this happening:

My replacement looks like this:

but it has to be:

How do I add this?

thanks for this is mod

*Installed*

Great hack!

Looks interesting. Might give it a shot when I get home.

I updated the version number of the vbulletin that this works with since this works will all versions of vb that support bb code. No changes to the BB code have been found, but thought that it might be overlooked if it was buried in the 3.5.X section

Just installed it to my new site. Works well, thanks.

This is fun, thanks !

i did this and it came like this....
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2008/12/89.jpg


i want this
before post:
[IMDB]http://imdb.com/title/tt0430770/[/IMDB]

after post:
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2008/12/88.jpg

thnaks for mod...

thanks m8

This is cool IMDB mod: http://www.vbulletin-turkey.com/foru...ad.php?p=31055

But the Turkish language not know many people. I saw but not understand anything