How can I use $vbulletin->db methods without globalizing $vbulletin?
 

How can I use $vbulletin->db methods, like query_read(), without globalizing $vbulletin and requiring global.php in my plugin that uses those methods?

I can access userinfo and a whole bunch of other variables by using $this->registry->[...], but $this doesn't appear to contain $vbulletin->db.

Have you tried $this->registry->db?

If you are using a hook to execute your code, then what hook are you invoking the method from. We can then give you a better answer.

Wow, my brain must have been a little fried. Yes, $this->registry->db worked.

Thanks, nerbert and tbworld.