New Posting Features - Imageshack, MEGAUPLOAD & Photobucket Uploader

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IMPORTANT NOTICE: This hack has now been discontinued - this means that while it will remain available for download and use, there will be no further updates as this thread is no longer monitored. I am also not interested in doing paid work requests to update this hack at all.


What Does This Hack Do?[hr]hr[/hr]
This is an update of my v3.7.x hack available here, with the added bonus of being able to use this with private messages (vBulletin v3.8.x only) and enabling dialog box locations per usergroup via usergroup permissions (no longer centrally, so allowing extra flexability). This hack is now fully phrased.

The v3.6.x version of this hack is listed on the official ImageShack's 3rd Party Tools page, and that links to this version - see ImageShack :: 3rdparty ::

With kind permission from Dannyloski, I have now fully updated and integrated his Photobucket Image Uploader hack (which was itself, with my permission, based on my Imageshack Image Upload hack for v3.6.x.) into this hack (as of v3.8.004).

This is a hack that adds the ability to upload images/files to the Imageshack, MEGAUPLOAD or Photobucket services and be given a url to post in your posts to show your now uploaded file(s), it is available (if enabled):

• when creating a new thread
• when creating a new post
• editing a post
• quick replying to a post
• creating a new private message (vBulletin v3.8.x only)
• quick replying to a private message (vBulletin v3.8.x only)
• replying to a private message (vBulletin v3.8.x only)

The Imageshack, MEGAUPLOAD & Photobucket dialog box locations are controlled independently via usergroup permissions.

You can control the size and color of both the Imageshack (fully customisable), MEGAUPLOAD (3 sizes and 6 colors) & Photobucket (fully customisable) boxes centrally from the AdminCP.

You do NOT need a premium account to upload using either Imageshack or MEGAUPLOAD.

With MEGAUPLOAD, you can enter your premium account license key (if you have a premium account) in the AdminCP options (see post #57 for more information).

If you allow your members to use Photobucket, your members will need to registered with, and login to Photobucket to be able to upload files to Photobucket.

AdminCP settings for this hack available in vBulletin Options -> Imageshack, MEGAUPLOAD & Photobucket Uploader.
Settings that can be changed are:

1. Imageshack iFrame properties - size of the upload input field. The width, height and color (this setting will work instantly once the Imageshack developers fix this) of the iframe
2. MEGAUPLOAD Embedded box properties - size and color of the embedded MEGAUPLOAD box. You can also enter your premium account license key if you have one (see post #57 for more information).
3. Photobucket Embedded box properties - size and color of the embedded Photobucket box.

NOTE 1: If you have highly customised templates or styles and the imageshack/MEGAUPLOAD/Photobucket dialog box does not display after usergroup permissions are set, then you may need to manually add the contents of the imageshack template to the templates where you want the dialog box to appear. If that does not work, you are on your own.

Usergroup permissions for each usergroup are available in Usergroups -> Usergroup Manager.
Settings that can be changed are:

1. Choose which locations the Imageshack Image Upload box are displayed (as of v3.8.002)
2. Choose which locations the MEGAUPLOAD Uploader box are displayed (as of v3.8.002)
3. Choose which locations the Photobuck Uploader box are displayed (as of v3.8.004)

vBulletin Version Compatibility[hr]hr[/hr]
This hack can be used with v3.8.0, v3.7.5, v3.6.12 and later versions. This hack should also work fine with earlier versions of v3.7.x and v3.6.x.

For the v4.0.x version of this hack - check here.


Install/Upgrade/Uninstall Instructions[hr]hr[/hr]
The InstallInstructions.txt instructions file is included in attached .zip file.


Screenshots[hr]hr[/hr]
Shown in this order:

• Imageshack and MEGAUPLOAD in Additional Posting Options
• Imageshack and MEGAUPLOAD in Quick Reply
• Imageshack only in Additional Posting Options
• MEGAUPLOAD only in Additional Posting Options
• Imageshack and MEGAUPLOAD in Private Message Quick Reply
• Imageshack, MEGAUPLOAD & Photobucket (hidden form) in Quick Reply
• AdminCP usergroup permissions
• AdminCP options
• Imageshack, MEGAUPLOAD & Photobucket (expanded form) in Private Message Additional Posting Options

Version History[hr]hr[/hr]
v3.8.006 - Saturday 3rd April 2010
-- Final v3.8.x Release
-- Released at Wolfshead Solution on Monday 29th March 2010
-- Fixed: Recent changes to the imageshack.us site caused uploads to Imageshack to fail

v3.8.005 - Friday 6th November 2009
-- Changed: 3 bitfield files
-- Added: 3 phrases
-- Added: 1 plugin

v3.8.004 - Monday 19th October 2009
-- Changed: Hack name
-- Changed: 3 templates
-- Changed: 7 plugins
-- Changed: Screenshots
-- Changed: 1 bitfield file
-- Removed: 1 template
-- Removed: 1 plugin
-- Removed: 1 phrase
-- Added: Integrated Photobucket Upload hack
-- Added: 5 phrases (now fully phrased)
-- Added: 2 bitfield files
-- Added: 7 AdminCP Options (Photobucket)
-- Added: Extra Install/Uninstall code

v3.8.003 - Tuesday 5th May 2009
-- Changed: 4 templates
-- Changed: 2 phrases
-- Changed: Install/Uninstall code
-- Changed: 1 screenshot
-- Added: 1 AdminCP Option (MEGAUPLOAD license key)
-- Added: Install/Uninstall instructions text file
-- Added: Version history text file

v3.8.002 - Wednesday 19th November 2008
-- Changed: Streamlined all plugins (i.e. less code)
-- Changed: Usergroup permissions in all plugins
-- Changed: Screenshots
-- Removed: 1 plugin (no longer needed)
-- Removed: 16 AdminCP Options (no longer needed, now set via usergroup permissions)
-- Added: 15 Phrases
-- Added: 1 bitfield file

v3.8.001 - Friday 14th November 2008
-- Initial v3.8.x Release


Thanks[hr]hr[/hr]
A big thanks go out to Dannyloski for permission to integrate his Photobucket Image Uploader hack into this one. Thanks also go out to Paul M who gave me permission to use some of his install code.


Show Your Appreciation [hr]hr[/hr]
Although not required, if you have enjoyed the benefits of this hack, and would like show your appreciation for my efforts, then please feel free to click on the Support Developer link and donate any amount you feel is appropriate.

[Mosh]

Originally Posted by bluej

hi mosh,

thanks for the update...however, it is not working for me...i overwrote the files and allowed for overwrite in ACP

Did you follow Step 6 again? as there are now additional permissions for this new location (disabled by default).

[bluej]

Originally Posted by Mosh

Did you follow Step 6 again? as there are now additional permissions for this new location (disabled by default).

that was it :up: thanks so much, great mod

[RenatoMN]

Hi.

Using 3.8.4 PL 1

I installed it, but couldn't see permissions in usergroups manager until I realize the bitfields files I uploaded were not being "seen" by vBulletin (I sent then using SCP -- you will face the same if your server use SFTP protocol). All you need to do is apply chmod 644 in the 3 files uploaded to ./includes/xml/

Marked as installed and nominated!

[fatdr]

thanks ,i downloaded and think to use

[Classico]

Hi!!

Does this work in VB4.0?

Thanks!

[Mosh]

Originally Posted by Classico

Hi!!

Does this work in VB4.0?

Thanks!

Sorry it has taken so long to answer, but have just come back off vacation

No, this will not work with vBulletin 4.0.x yet. I will be working on this and my other hacks to convert them to v4.0.x asap.

[Classico]

Thanks Mosh.

I had the old one for Photobucket but i want your new version on my site.

This It is a great Hack and you have done an excelent job! :up:

[pcam]

I have an issue with my newly acquired premium account over at megaupload. I purchased it as a nice gesture for my users.

However, When I'm logged in as my premium account (via logging in through my web browser) and then trying to post a file through the mod in the reply form, it never ends up uploading. It gets stuck at 0.0 kb/s. For some reason, when I'm not logged in with my premium account it uploads, but never finishes.

My goal is to get this working and also to find my premium key. I've read the post before and from what i take from it, after you upload a file using your mod, you'll see something in the url which you can then replace in the admincp where the default code is.

Please correct me if I'm wrong and help if possible

Thanks in advance

[pcam]

After photobucket's form with a completed upload or a searched image, you get some type of code (looks like vB code), but what do you do with it? Can you view the image from within the thread/post without having to hop to photobucket.com in another tab/window?

<a href="http://s195.photobucket.com/albums/z149/simon742/Jewelery%20districy/?action=view&current=49d2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z149/simon742/Jewelery%20districy/49d2.jpg" border="0" alt="Broadway st. 097"></a>

Please excuse the multiple posts, I just figured if someone else has this question you can refer them to this post/reply instead of my prior post.

Thanks & Nice work on your mod, seems like it'll be great

[Mosh]

Please read what I have quoted, as it is all in the first post.

Originally Posted by pcam

I have an issue with my newly acquired premium account over at megaupload. I purchased it as a nice gesture for my users.

However, When I'm logged in as my premium account (via logging in through my web browser) and then trying to post a file through the mod in the reply form, it never ends up uploading. It gets stuck at 0.0 kb/s. For some reason, when I'm not logged in with my premium account it uploads, but never finishes.

Originally Posted by Mosh

NOTE 3: I only provide an easy way of integrating the Imageshack, MEGAUPLOAD and Photobucket embedded upload boxes into your sites, and I am only providing support for the vBulletin integration, and not support for the embedded upload boxes themselves.

If you need support (they embed but don't upload, they are slow, etc), information (how they work, FAQ etc) in regards either of the embedded upload boxes, then you are best off checking out their respective websites, as I will not help you out there (you need to do the research yourself) - Imageshack, MEGAUPLOAD, Photobucket.

Originally Posted by pcam

My goal is to get this working and also to find my premium key. I've read the post before and from what i take from it, after you upload a file using your mod, you'll see something in the url which you can then replace in the admincp where the default code is.

Originally Posted by Mosh

With MEGAUPLOAD, you can enter your premium account license key (if you have a premium account) in the AdminCP options (see post #57 for more information).

Originally Posted by pcam

After photobucket's form with a completed upload or a searched image, you get some type of code (looks like vB code), but what do you do with it? Can you view the image from within the thread/post without having to hop to photobucket.com in another tab/window?

<a href="http://s195.photobucket.com/albums/z149/simon742/Jewelery%20districy/?action=view&current=49d2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z149/simon742/Jewelery%20districy/49d2.jpg" border="0" alt="Broadway st. 097"></a>

Please excuse the multiple posts, I just figured if someone else has this question you can refer them to this post/reply instead of my prior post.

Thanks & Nice work on your mod, seems like it'll be great

Originally Posted by Mosh

NOTE 3: I only provide an easy way of integrating the Imageshack, MEGAUPLOAD and Photobucket embedded upload boxes into your sites, and I am only providing support for the vBulletin integration, and not support for the embedded upload boxes themselves.

If you need support (they embed but don't upload, they are slow, etc), information (how they work, FAQ etc) in regards either of the embedded upload boxes, then you are best off checking out their respective websites, as I will not help you out there (you need to do the research yourself) - Imageshack, MEGAUPLOAD, Photobucket.