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...

[Jaxel]

Here ya go...

[WarLion]

i have a need problem if i upload a new video and try to watch i have this error message
" You are not logged in or you do not have permission to watch videos. "
i already upate the permision for my usergroup but i can watch any video

and thanks so much jaxel for the module

[Jaxel]

I dont see why there would be a requirement for "level" in the install script. There is no callup for the level field in the entire file...

@WarLion, there is a NEW permission for watching videos. Make sure you enable it.

[WarLion]

jaxel i see what is the problem if i edit my permission fron user permissions the watch video dont save the input i made

[ArnyVee]

Originally Posted by Jaxel

I've made updates to pretty much ALL of the templates. Use the built in comparison engine to see the changes... but yes, you really should revert everything.

Basically, I should click revert templates on all templates within the video templates, right?

Then, I have to go back in and edit the sections that I'd like to customize again, right?

Also, is there a way to add the length of time on the videos by editing them rather than uploading them all again?

[Jaxel]

@ArnyVee... yeah, everything in the video section...

As for adding missing times... you need to do it directly in the database.

[WarLion]

jaxel when i made a change on the usergroups permission to view the videos this dont save my change always said
"Can watch and view video details NO"
how i can edit this part i belive there is some mistake on the code

[ArnyVee]

Jaxel, the avatars for my folks are not showing correctly.

Here's an example....

http://www.waltdisneyboards.com/vide...ootage-12.html

....what's the next step?

[Jaxel]

@ArnyVee... try this file... attached...

This is why I wanted someone to help me test this stuff... but no one voluntered... The files I uploaded are the EXACT files I use on my forums... but who knows how different settings would react.

[ArnyVee]

Originally Posted by Jaxel

@ArnyVee... try this file... attached...

This is why I wanted someone to help me test this stuff... but no one voluntered... The files I uploaded are the EXACT files I use on my forums... but who knows how different settings would react.

Jaxel, didn't work.

http://www.waltdisneyboards.com/vide...ootage-12.html

Although, now I've got no avatar showing next to me which looks better than having that big annoying vB image.