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...

[MagicThemeParks]

david01130, I placed "invalid video specified" in the search for the thread and found lots of posts. Might want to look through them. I noticed this post that mentioned a troubleshooting tip.

[david01130]

Originally Posted by MagicThemeParks

david01130, I placed "invalid video specified" in the search for the thread and found lots of posts. Might want to look through them. I noticed this post that mentioned a troubleshooting tip.

I have done a search a few times and all it comes up with are people with the same issues and no answers.

The link you posted states you have to turn off rewrite. How do I do that?

[z0diac]

THIS MOD NO LONGER WORKS!

I had it running great for a few months with no problem, now *EVERY* time I try to add a new video I get this:

The response of the video-server can't be read.

I've tried adding different videos, maybe 15-20X over the last 3 days, and *every* time now I get that error as a response.

It is now impossible to add YouTube videos.

[MagicThemeParks]

z0diac,

I just loaded three new videos on one site and two new videos on another of my sites. I guess you're having some sort of conflict, because it's working perfectly for us! :up:

Demo of Video Home with newest videos added: Legends of Rock Videos

[dtv100]

Originally Posted by physiart

You're right, there was a conflict with vbglossary, so here's what I've done:
- I had to disable the product and everything worked again without any database probems
- Then, I manually deleted all new tables and new fields in the existing tables
I still have the disabled product in my admincp though. How can I get rid of it?

What a shame... I really liked this mod...

construct_category_url() (previously declared)",

the way i fix this problem for my forum was like this :

in files functions_videodirectory.php and video.php
i look for


construct_category_url

and replace with

construct_categories_url

note: in video.php construct_category_url is there few times.
no i dont get that error any more.

hope help others.

[TRa5H]

I have a question... kind of interested in something alone the lines of this...

I want to find a product just like this but for music so members can add music from URLS or Search for music and create playlists demonstrated like through Ilike.com or Projectplaylist.com

If anyone would like to work on something like this with me or if anyone knows of anything like this that would be awesome!

[michael5472]

Originally Posted by michael5472

Hey - anychance of a wipido plugin for this one ??

any chance i could get a reply on this ??

[Gamelobby]

Originally Posted by MagicThemeParks

In order to rename the navbar link, you have to edit the phrase "video_directory" .

To do that, simply go to admincp >> Languages & Phrases >> Search in Phrases .... then, enter video_directory in the "Search for Text" field. Then, click on the radio button choice Phrase Text and Phrase Variable Name and click "find".

Click the edit button next to the "Video Directory Phrases Containing 'video_directory'" phrase. Once you go to the next screen, simply type what you'd like as your text in the comment field/box ("English/US Translation") and click 'save'.

Uhmmm could you repeat that.!?

I tried to follow along, but it didn't work.
There has to be an easier way to do this.. I'd rather just change the text in a template.

Does this change exist in a template.? (and why do people make these Navbar edits so hard.!?)

Thanks

[Digital Jedi]

Originally Posted by Gamelobby

Uhmmm could you repeat that.!?

I tried to follow along, but it didn't work.
There has to be an easier way to do this.. I'd rather just change the text in a template.

Does this change exist in a template.? (and why do people make these Navbar edits so hard.!?)

Thanks

Actually, his way is much easier. I take it you've never used the Phrase Manager before?

Admin CP >> Languages & Phrases >> Search in Phrases

When you went here, what did you find? You're just searching for the phrase video_directory and then editing it to say what you want. That's actually easier than a template edit.

[blue7]

I've upgraded from 1.2.5 to 1.3.0 but i have a problem. I can not make comment to old videos have been added and i can not see the old comments. When i try to make comment to any old video have been added before it say video not found. How can i fix this problem ?

Edit : I think this problem related of video_commentbit template. Can anyone post his video_commentbit template include here ?