Major Additions - Video-Directory Remixed

This mod has been rewritten for vB4x here: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=240677

This modification is based on the Video-Directory modification by Survivor and vBPoint.org.
His mod is NOT dead, its still alive and kicking; but he has informed me that he just doesn't have the time to maintain it and give support. So until he is able to work on it agian; I've been doing a series of updates.

What is this mod?

This mod adds a fully featured and fully integrated video directory archive to your forums. Users can add their favorite videos from their favorite video service to the directory. I only support a few select hosters; but the hoster scripting is XML base, so any user can create their own scripts for any number of hosting services. The old MyVideo and Sevenload scripts from Survivor's version will still work, but they wont pull in Keyword/Tagging information, nor the video length time codes.

Basic Feature Listing:

• Fully integrated into the vBulletin user database and product manager.
• Fully phrased and built on templates for easy reskinning and styling.
• Fully administratable and a myriad of settings for personalization.
• Complete customization of permissions based on usergroups.
• Landing page for broad information and fully featured tag cloud.
• Category profiles for videos.
• Contribution profiles for users.
• Keyword profiles for tag cloud.
• Built in comment system for videos.
• Search function for titles and descriptions.
• RSS feed of videos.

Product Demo:

http://www.8wayrun.com/video.php

Installation Procedure:

1. Upload all files in the "upload" directory to your forum root.
2. CHMOD /videothumbnails/* and /includes/videoserviceapi to 777.
3. Import the product "product-videodirectory.xml" in your Product Manager.
4. Follow the on screen instructions to configure your video hoster settings.
5. Refresh your administration control panel to see the new navigation links.

NOTES:
vBulletin 3.7.0 instituted a new avatar-thumbnail system. There is a high probability that you are unaware of this new system and may have failed to setup your vBulletin to make use of it. Make sure that a directory called /thumbs is located in your avatar directory and CHMOD it to 777. Then go into Maintenance > Update Counters and run the Rebuild Custom Avatar Thumbnails process.

Upgrade Procedure:

1. Upload all files in the "upload" directory to your forum root.
2. Take note of the information stored in Limits of Videos > General Settings.
3. Import the product "product-videodirectory.xml" in your Product Manager.
4. Re-establish your previous Limits settings in Videos > General Settings.
5. Re-import ALL of your hosters and settings in Videos > Manage hosters.
   • You MUST remember to re-import your hosters after upgrading.

NOTES:
You may lose your category dataman when you upgrade. If no categories are listed after an upgrade, you will be required to rebuild your category dataman. Its very easy to rebuild it if you need to. Simply go into Videos > Manage categories, select ANY category and hit [Edit], then click [Save]. Your category dataman will automatically be rebuilt.

Roadmap for the Future:

• Moderation
• Favorites
• Playlists

Don't forget to click INSTALL!

If you want to donate, I'm all for it... as I'm an unemployed computer programmer...

[Alien]

Hey Jaxel,

Any pointers on what I might be experiencing with that error viewing member profiles that has been reported in this thread by several members? I have NO idea what could be causing this, the previous version I was running before this didn't exhibit it.

[IGCEMA]

Is there anyway to host your video on your own server and add it to the Video Directory. Reason I ask is most all of these show ads when you are not a member and You Tube is only 10 minutes of video I would like to host our videos on our own server and just add in the url. Is this possible and how would I do that?

[grafbyte]

i have not import funktion :/


www.gamezentrum.de import is vor all

[Jaxel]

Originally Posted by Alien

Hey Jaxel,

Any pointers on what I might be experiencing with that error viewing member profiles that has been reported in this thread by several members? I have NO idea what could be causing this, the previous version I was running before this didn't exhibit it.

    $videos = $vbulletin->db->query_read("SELECT * FROM " . TABLE_PREFIX . "video AS video 
        WHERE userid = $userinfo[userid] 
        ORDER BY dateline DESC 
        LIMIT " . $vbulletin->options['videodirectory_limits']['profileblock_videos'] . " 
    ");

It sounds like people aren't rebuilding their limits after upgrading.

[neto614]

how do i get this to work .. so i can give step by step intruction to my members and i can learn how to put them on .. i have installed and wating ..

thanks

[Alien]

I actually followed those instructions to the letter, writing down my previous settings and reinstalling. Adding back my limits, an clicking save. I still get the same issue. Hmm.

Database error in vBulletin 3.8.4:

Invalid SQL:
SELECT * FROM video AS video
		WHERE userid = 873
		ORDER BY dateline DESC
		LIMIT a;

MySQL Error   : You have an error in your SQL syntax; check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right syntax to use near 'a' at line 4
Error Number  : 1064

[Cybershaolin]

I've got a problem here. The hack is installed since a while and is working fine. I wanted to created a little bit more interest for the videos by adding the auto-thread creation on the forum but it does not work.

Group permissions are OK and the sub-forum is selected in the video directory options. This sub-forum is opened for all members. Video is added in the directory but no thread is created on the forum and no error message is delivered.

Could it be that the sub-forum where I want to add the videos is located at a third level. I mean:

Category
-Forum1
--Sub_forum1
---Sub-forum1 (Video thread should be located here).

[neto614]

i am getting this message


you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:

Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.

dont seem right i have permission to access eveything

did i di something wrong on set up ..... :erm:

[MagicThemeParks]

neto614,

You have to set the permissions in the usergroup permissions first.

admincp >> usergroups >> edit the appropriate usergroup and then look at the permissions and click "yes" to give yourself permission.

[Cybershaolin]

Originally Posted by Cybershaolin

I've got a problem here. The hack is installed since a while and is working fine. I wanted to created a little bit more interest for the videos by adding the auto-thread creation on the forum but it does not work.

Group permissions are OK and the sub-forum is selected in the video directory options. This sub-forum is opened for all members. Video is added in the directory but no thread is created on the forum and no error message is delivered.

Could it be that the sub-forum where I want to add the videos is located at a third level. I mean:

Category
-Forum1
--Sub_forum1
---Sub-forum1 (Video thread should be located here).

Sorry, my mistake! I did not see the link:

"Do you wish to automatically create a thread in the "{1}" forum related to this video?"

Is there a way to have that checked off automatically?