vB Links Directory 2.0 *NEW VERSION*

[high]vB Link Directory v2.0[/high]*new*

[high]News on new versions[/high]
? vB Links Directory 2.0 Build 250 is almost here, it summarizes all the fixes, and has template fixes including spelling fixes new template look, template look fixes, and over all some organization of the templates.
? vB Links Directory 3.0 development is complete. We will be releasing this privatly to select few, and will be discussing futher public release later on.

[high]What Does it do?[/high]
This hack allows you to have a database of links, you add catagories and users may add there site, this is sort of a Links Management, but more organized and attractive, with easy to use admin panel, built in search panel and more.

This Hack should work on ALL 2.2.x versions.
Please check out the features list below, for a list of new admin, and user features.

[high]Installation:[/high]
- Open readme.txt and follow the instructions
- Upload links.php to your forum root, and weblinksadmin.php to your forum admin dir.

[high]Screenshots:[/high]
- AdminCP : View Catagory and Options
- AdminCP : View Links in Catagory
- AdminCP : Validate vB Option
- AdminCP : Validate New Links
- Main : Links Directory Home
- Main : View Links in Catagory
- Main : Error when Not Registered and Trying to add link
- Main : Add New Link to DB
- Main : Error when Field from adding a link is missing
- Main : Search Results

All copyright notices must stay intact, all links, and messages in templates must be included in order for legal use of this modification.

[high]Features:[/high]
Admin CP::
? View Catagories
? Edit Catagories
? Remove Catagories
? Add New Link
? Edit Link
? Remove Link
? View ALL Links in database as bulk (With Catagory information)*new*
? Link Validation (Option to turn off)*new*
Public::
? View Catagory
? Browse Catagory
? Visit Links
? Add Link
? Search Link Database *new*
? View Top 10 Visited Links *new*
? View Last 10 Added Links *new*

SUPPORT FOR THIS HACK WILL ONLY BE PROVIDED IN THIS THREAD, AND IN THIS THREAD ONLY.

If you use this hack on your site please click Install, so proper support, and upgrades can be provided for you. Thanks

[high]QUERIES GENERATED[/high]
- Main Links Directory Page (11 Queries STANDARD )
- Viewing Links in Catagory (10 Queries STANDARD)
- Search (7 Queries Standard)
- Search Results (9 Queries Standard)
- Top 10 Visited Links (9 Queries Standard)
- Last 10 Added Links (9 Queries Standard)
STANDARD = doesn't change with more cats, link etc

[high]VERSIONS[/high]
v2.0 - Major Bug Fixes, new search engine, admin validation, and many new coding enhancements, and new features added
v1.03 - Minor Bug Fixes in Admin File
v1.02c - New Standard Build

[high]Updates[/high]
11/7/2002
If you are running the previous version, there are upgrade instructions in the zip.
I have included also a new 'Installer', 'Un-Installer' and 'Upgrade' Feature to reduce hassle, and help you upgrade your version, install a new copy, or uninstall at ease. If any problems occure, please PM me immediatly.
11/8/2002
Minor mistake in Top 10 Visited Sites, if you have validation enabled, pleae download the new zip, and overwrite the links.php with the new one, if you don't...I would suggest you still download the new links.php and overwrite it.
11/8/2002
There was a little error in Top 10 Visited sites, if you downloaded the zip after the new zip file, please download this new zip file, and replace the links.php file with the one in this zip.
11/11/2002
There was an error with the code in the upgrade file, if you upgraded, and the hack didn't work, please run this query in PhpMyAdmin
SQL Query: (how to run queries)
ALTER TABLE gportal_weblinkslink ADD hits VARCHAR (255) NOT NULL, ADD valid int(11) DEFAULT '1' NOT NULL

7/10/2002
Database field error. Some fields in the links table, including hits, link url etc, are of wrong value, and on the Top 10 Links when a site gets 99 hits, it will go back to 0 hits and start again. If you have installed vB Links Directory before July 10th 2003 then please CLICK HERE to download the file db_fix.php. Follow the instructions in the post.


AFTER INSTALLATION YOU MUST GO TO VBULLETIN OPTIONS, AND SUBMIT THE OPTIONS, AFTER YOU CHANGE THE VALIDATION OPTION. THIS IS MANDATORY, DO THIS EVEN IF YOU WISH TO HAVE VALIDATION.

Also out of respect I ask that you please do not release revamped versions of this hack as a new one, I have put countless hours into working on the basic functions, and coding it, and I would really be dissappointed. Thanks

Enjoy!
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CLICK HERE - If you installed this hack to receive updates, patches, and support

[nissanpower]

I'm getting the following error message when I go to www.nissanpower.net/forum/links.php

I installed the hack to the T, ran the mysql queries and I'm getting the following error message.


Database error in vBulletin 2.2.8:

Invalid SQL: SELECT * FROM gportal_weblinkscat ORDER BY webcatid
mysql error: Table 'nissanpower_net.gportal_weblinkscat' doesn't exist

mysql error number: 1146

Date: Saturday 19th of October 2002 09:31:29 AM
Script: http://www.nissanpower.net/forum/forum/links.php
Referer:


I deleted the databases and recreated them, but I'm having the same problem. The only thing that I noticed was that in phpmyadmin, when I point my mouse over the database, the database is highlight, however, half of it in red and half of it in blue. I hope this makes sense to you, if it doesn't, I can take a screen shot.

Thanks!

[MarkB]

Make sure you created the table properly, with the correct name... that's the only thing I can think of...

[nissanpower]

You were right. I created the tables in the wrong database.

Thanks for bringing this to my attention. It works great and I love this hack!

[Anitah]

Sorry to hear about your problems at school DrkFusion.

I know you have more important things to worry about so I'll just post this in case somebody else can come up with a fix for it.

This is a great hack and I need it badly, but I'm encountering the same problem Dan Flynn is -- nothing shows up.

Installation was smooth as honey, templates installed, and it worked great before I cleared all my cookies. Then it all went blank.

Breathlessly awaiting a reply

[DrkFusion]

The template should work perfectly, there may be errors, when you possibly download it, so try right-clicking and going to save target as, not sure, because all the templates have the full code.

-Arunan

[Dan Flynn]

I reinstalled this on my test forum and still nothing. When I go to www.powerwashnetwork.com/links.php or my test board forum/links.php

All I get is htmldoctype on a blanke page. I went to myphpadmin to see if the tables were there. They are and the also have the test links and categories in them.

Wierd

[DrkFusion]

Very wierd, Dan Flynn I have PMed you...

-Arunan

[DrkFusion]

http://www.fusion-central.net/board/links.php
^ v2 up and online
Ive tested v2 on my friends board above, I am going to add again a new feature.
- Hottest Links (Most Visited)
Allows people to the the top 10 most visited sites.
(The coding is basically done)
- Latest Added Links (***)
Allow a person to check up on the 10 latest added links

Thanks
-Arunan

[FleaBag]

When's it coming..?

[DrkFusion]

After I decide if I should add those features or not, but I have 1 beta tester so far from vb...well make that 2 I need 1 or 2 more.

Thanks
-Arunan