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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[DrkFusion]

Originally Posted by dalecom

Great script !

Will this work with VB 3 ?

Version 2.x will not be not made for vb3, but the new v3 will be made for both vb3 and vb2.x

[chrisvonc]

Originally Posted by chrisvonc

Kind of on the same lines, I also dont want just any kind of links not relevant to my site added and thought I had seen in this thread somewhere that Admin approval before the link was published was going to to be added.

Is this possible? If not, I guess I can simply remove the "Submit Link" options from public veiw.

Nevermind, I modified the "Admin/Mod Login Template Edit" hack by Unknown553 and did basicly the same thing as that hack and made the "Submit A Link" link hidden except for Admin and Mods.

A simple work around for my needs.

Chris

[DrkFusion]

OK guys, here is the final decision!

I will wrap up all bugs and coding/spelling errors in the v2 series. This would end the PRODUCTION and if it is bug-free, and is tested as working for all versions I list it as compatible with. I will close all production of the v2 series.

Please note the final version of v2.5 (the latest update by me) has already some spelling fixtures and query reductions, there are only minor bugs that I wish to fix in it.

About v3
We will make one for vb2 and release it immediatly, following the closure of v2 production. It will be made in a NEW THREAD posted by DRKFUSION this is because I wish to have 2 versions for the users to choose, the v3 series will eventually only be supported for vBulletin 3.

[The Wedge]

maybe I"m missing something but I installed everything but when I go to the weblinksadmin I can't do anything. there's nothing to click or anything. just text saying

Manage Catagories
ID Catagory Catagory Description Catagory Options

FIND OUT HOW TO USE THIS BELOW!

Instructions:
• To Add or Delete A Link, click the [Link] link beside a catagory, and click Add Link
• To Rename a catagory or edit the description click [edit] beside the Catagory name
• To Remove the catagory click the [remove] link beside the catagory.

[PixelFx]

If you need beta tester please let me know,

[DrkFusion]

Originally Posted by The Wedge

maybe I"m missing something but I installed everything but when I go to the weblinksadmin I can't do anything. there's nothing to click or anything. just text saying

Manage Catagories
ID Catagory Catagory Description Catagory Options

FIND OUT HOW TO USE THIS BELOW!

Instructions:
? To Add or Delete A Link, click the [Link] link beside a catagory, and click Add Link
? To Rename a catagory or edit the description click [edit] beside the Catagory name
? To Remove the catagory click the [remove] link beside the catagory.

You must add a category before being able to manage it.

[DrkFusion]

Please email me using the EMAIL button if you wish to beta test for vB2 version and/or for vb3 version.

Regards,

[gmarik]

Msg sent, waiting for answer.

[DrkFusion]

Please tell me which version you wish to beta test.

[PixelFx]

I sent out PM for beta testing vb links directory for vb 2.3.2 ... vb not sure which is the latest version you need tested, but I can help with what ever you need