[HTL] Hack Tracking Log

This Hack is released under an EverythingvB.com
FullAttribution-LimitedDerivs-LimitedTranslation License

Hack Tracking Log
Version: 1.00 Gold
vB-version: 3.0.0 RC 3
Developer: KuraFire
Install-difficulty: Easy
File-edits: 3
Template-edits: 0

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Official Hack Tracking Log Product page:
www.everythingvb.com/products/htl/
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Brief Description of the Hack:
The Hack Tracking Log is an advanced system for maintaining all your vBulletin hacks. You use it to install and / or create hacks, and it will automate many processes for the Admin.

Last update: Tuesday, January 27 (03:33 am CET)
The earlier bug fix caused a new bug to arise. Yes, you may smack me with the cluebat. I f00ked up in my bugfix. *slaps self*
Anyhoo, to patch your install, just overwrite your admincp/hackadmin.php with the new version found in the NEW ZIPFILE, attached below.
I've improved the entire

Former update: Monday, January 26 (2:42 PM CET)
BUG FOUND! A minor, harmless bug was found in the Make vB.org Post section of /admincp/hackadmin.php - to upgrade, re-download the zipfile (clear your cache first!) and overwrite hackadmin.php on your server with the new one. If you haven't yet installed the HTL, make sure to get the latest download and you should be fine. Thanks Rein for the report ^_^


Information on the HTL:
The Hack Tracking Log is an advanced utility for vBulletin administrators (in particular). It allows you to create, manage, install and track vBulletin hacks in detail. For a full features overview, please see the HTL Features Overview on EverythingvB.com That place also holds the full official HTL Documentation, including a F.A.Q. and a Step by Step guide to making a new Hack.


For GENERAL QUESTIONS:
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=60582


For BUGS and OTHER SUPPORT:
http://www.everythingvb.com/forumdisplay.php?f=4


IMPORTANT and/or USEFUL READS!
Advantages to using the HTL
How to Support the HTL
Why should I make HTL-only hacks?


HACK INSTALLATION DETAILS:
New files for this Hack:
/admincp/hackadmin.php
/cpstyles/vBulletin_3_Default/hacklog.gif
/cpstyles/vBulletin_3_Silver/hacklog.gif
/includes/adminfunctions_hacklog.php
/includes/adminfunctions_installroutine.php
/includes/config_htl.php
/hacklog.php

Files modified for this Hack:
/admincp/index.php
/includes/adminfunctions_navpanel.php
/includes/adminfunctions_template.php

New templates for this Hack:
HACKLOG
hacklog_overviewbit
hacklog_hack

New DB tables for this Hack:
hack
hacklog


Tutorial:
How to easily Upgrade your vBulletin using the Hack Tracking Log


PLANNED FOR 1.1:
- Uninstallation of Hacks (section is unfinished atm);
- Text file generators (for vB.org's policy);
- A more flexible List All Modifications page;
- More sensible template insertion (all styles at once)
- Select All link above File/template edit fields for easy selecting (src)
- new vBoption: Restrict hack access to the Allowed Userid's field (yes/no).
Things from these two threads:
http://everythingvb.com/showthread.php?t=27
http://everythingvb.com/showthread.php?t=33


Version 1.1 will come fairly soon, so make sure to Install this hack so that you will receive the update when it comes

Statistics:
- 4702 lines of code
- 616 lines of XML (phrases, templates, settings)
- 229 Kb worth of Hack data

Have fun


COMMON PITFALLS DURING INSTALL:
If you have problems, see the Help section of the Documentation


This post was generated by the Hack Tracking Log

[StewardManscat]

Installed HTL under vb 3.0.2, it seemed to go ok.

Now wanting to install shoutbox, which says

2. Enter you Admin CP and select 'Manage Hacks' under the 'Hack Tracking Log'.
3. At the bottom, click 'Install Hack', choose 'Shoutbox Hack', and click 'Run Install Sequence'.

Um.... there is no "Install Hack" button.

I have "Hack Tracking Log" added to the end of vBulletin options. There are five options with Save and Reset buttons.

Am I looking in the wrong place or did I mess up the install?

It is difficult to check my work when the mods are part of an install script which changes the database. I yearn for a text file (reference).

Can't find this problem in this forum, which means it is a very stupid thing I did, or I am not searching for the right words.

Any pointers greatly appreciated. Please and thank you.

[xmorpher]

i installed the hack, but i don't find the HTL Menu Options in the admin CP....

if i use the url:
myforum/admincp/hackadmin.php
it works fine
but why is not showed in the menu on the left frame?

[neocorteqz]

Originally Posted by xmorpher

i installed the hack, but i don't find the HTL Menu Options in the admin CP....

if i use the url:
myforum/admincp/hackadmin.php
it works fine
but why is not showed in the menu on the left frame?

Second to last step describes the process to add the link to the admin cp. I explained it earlier in this thread, edit: A page back

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost....&postcount=331

[Swanny231]

I have uploaded this and The install just takes me back to my admincp

[saint_seiya]

For the Squall Shoutbox Hack, I had it with my original VB 3.0 but when I installed I was having problems getting it on the forum home. All of my phrases for the ShoutBox Hack are gone.

So when I go to the HTL installer it tells me it cant make a phrase group, I assume because its already there. Is there a way to delete the group so the installer can go through or can I change something in the file so that it just uploads the phrases instead?

Hey KuraFire.... would be just good if you update your sites, put a announcement instead of the http login system...

also, update your stuff sometimes... or stop giving support...

[Eagle Creek]

I have installed the hack but I have a question..

http://www.antispywareoffensief.nl/forum/hacklog.php

But is there anywhere on the forum a link to this page? I don't want normal members to access this page via a normal hyperlink..
Only the crew (and people I give the exact URL) may now about it.

[xTerMn8R]

I'm trying to install this on my server and keep getting the following message when I go to run the install_htl.php file

"Invalid or empty Hack Tracking Log Installer file specified"

This shows up in the admin control panel... I have changed the relative path in the config_htl.php file and no matter what I put there I get the same error. Now I'm running this on an Linux server as a subdomain (folder) under another web site. any help would be deeply appreciated ...

xTerMn8R

[Zachery]

Originally Posted by xTerMn8R

I'm trying to install this on my server and keep getting the following message when I go to run the install_htl.php file

"Invalid or empty Hack Tracking Log Installer file specified"

This shows up in the admin control panel... I have changed the relative path in the config_htl.php file and no matter what I put there I get the same error. Now I'm running this on an Linux server as a subdomain (folder) under another web site. any help would be deeply appreciated ...

xTerMn8R

Any reason you are installing the HTL so late in its life?

[WakanaTachibana]

thanks i very need this!