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...

[Katelynn]

Originally Posted by Jaxel

Okay... I have just purchased VB4... so the rewrite work for this mod will begin next month.

Ohhh myyyy gosssshhhh! Jaxel I <3 You!

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!! I have been holding off on my upgrade to 4.0 because of this mod. I love this mod and so do my Members.

We have over 3,000 videos!

[BiZiMDiYaR]

Hi,

Somehow, I have upgraded to VB4, the video is still working, but the background has turned to black... any idea how to solve this.. ? I need to change the background color, to white .


Thanks.

[EuroBeat2]

Originally Posted by Jaxel

Okay... I have just purchased VB4... so the rewrite work for this mod will begin next month.

The major reason why I have not upgraded my board to ver 4.0 is your wonderful plugin. I am happy you are planning of making one for ver 4.0. I am waiting with huge anticipation! (no prerssure )


Thank you in advance.

EB

[Jaxel]

The upgrade will take some time... I will not even think about beginning work on this mod until I can get VB4 skinned to my liking. With how TERRIBLE the Style Manager is in VB4, and how UNDOCUMENTED it still remains, it looks like that will be in some time...

If anyone is well versed in the style skinning for VB4, and wouldn't mind giving me a hand with some things, I would be much appreciative.

[Mark Fortune]

Originally Posted by Katelynn

Ohhh myyyy gosssshhhh! Jaxel I <3 You!

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!! I have been holding off on my upgrade to 4.0 because of this mod. I love this mod and so do my Members.

We have over 3,000 videos!

Me too, I thought I was the only one. I think this is one of the best mods there is.

Originally Posted by Jaxel

The upgrade will take some time... I will not even think about beginning work on this mod until I can get VB4 skinned to my liking. With how TERRIBLE the Style Manager is in VB4, and how UNDOCUMENTED it still remains, it looks like that will be in some time...

If anyone is well versed in the style skinning for VB4, and wouldn't mind giving me a hand with some things, I would be much appreciative.

I wish I knew how to help, thank you for trying and I hope you get the info you need.

[LuBi]

I see 10's of posts asking about adjust the HD players width but I couldn't find a single answer.. Did anyone figure out where we need to edit? TIA.

[Digital Jedi]

Originally Posted by LuBi

I see 10's of posts asking about adjust the HD players width but I couldn't find a single answer.. Did anyone figure out where we need to edit? TIA.

Have you tried editing the hoster files?

[Jaxel]

Well I'm moving along with the rewrite... if you want to see how its coming along, you can look here:

http://test.8wayrun.com/media.php

I work backwards from every other programmer. While most programmers do the programming first, and then work on the user interface; I work on the user interface first and then do the programming to match it.

[Digital Jedi]

Originally Posted by Jaxel

Well I'm moving along with the rewrite... if you want to see how its coming along, you can look here:

http://test.8wayrun.com/media.php

I work backwards from every other programmer. While most programmers do the programming first, and then work on the user interface; I work on the user interface first and then do the programming to match it.

Are the videos not showing because you haven't gotten to that part yet, or is it not guest viewable yet?

[MagicThemeParks]

Originally Posted by Jaxel

Well I'm moving along with the rewrite... if you want to see how its coming along, you can look here:

http://test.8wayrun.com/media.php

I work backwards from every other programmer. While most programmers do the programming first, and then work on the user interface; I work on the user interface first and then do the programming to match it.

It's actually really great looking!

I love the look of the video page with the info to the right. Only problem with that one would be fixed styles. May be a little wide.

But, looks good so far!

By the way, I love your approach...user experience first! :up: