Miscellaneous Hacks - Cyb - PayPal Donate

FEATURE UPDATES WILL BE RELEASED HERE:
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=177563

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Info:
Advanced PayPal Donate system for vBulletin.


Features:
-Allow users to donate suggested or custom amounts, or both
-Set minimum amount accepted
-Set currency
-Block usergroups from using Donate system
-Donations list
-Subscriptions (for Business/Premier PayPal Accounts)
-Donation Bar
-Mark donations as confirmed/unconfirmed
-Delete donations
-Move or add confirmed donators to your VIP/Donator usergroup
-Donate statistics (total donations, total amount, numbers of confirmed/unconfirmed donations)
-Block usergroups from viewing Donations or statistics details
-Add donations manually
-Edit donations
-PM reports

See screenshots for more details...


Installation:
1. Import XML file (as product): AdminCP > Plugin System > Manage Products > [Add/Import Product]

2. OPTIONAL (for some customized styles)
Open template "navbar" and add "$cyb_paypal_donate_link" after "vbphrase[user_cp]</a></td>" surrounded by proper TD tags
3. OPTIONAL (for some customized styles)
Open template "navbar" and add "$cybpaypal_donlist_link" after "vbphrase[miscellaneous]</td></tr>" surrounded by proper TD/TR tags
4. OPTIONAL (to put DonBar to desired page)
a) set THIS_SCRIPT option in hack settings
b) Open desired template and put "$cybpaypal_donbar" where you wish to have Donation Bar shown


To set options:
Go to your AdminCP > vBulletin Options > Cyb - PayPal Donate


Versions:
v1.0 - Oct 13. 2005.
- First Release
v1.5 - Nov 28. 2005.
- Added 5th donate option
- Added option to donate custom ammount (as 6th option - can be enabled/disabled in AdminCP)
v2.0 - Apr 20. 2006.
- All known bugs fixed
- Layout and functionality improved
- Some options and settings added (check updated screenshots)
v2.1 - Apr 22. 2006.
- Typo fixed ("bellow" > "below")
- Fixed little error on donations page
- Added option to turn system on or off
- Predefined error message is displayed to users when system is disabled
- Templates now goes to "Cybernetec" group in Style Manager
v2.2 - Jun 03. 2006.
- Uncached template bug fixed
v2.5 - Jul 30. 2006.
- No more file uploads
- Donate options are now opened below navbar when "Donate" link is clicked
- Two plugins removed
- Codes improved
v2.6 - Jul 30. 2006.
- Now "Donate" box can be opened from any page
Link is shown always, not only on forumhome like in v2.5.
v2.7 - Jul 30. 2006.
- Fixed bug with donate form (conflict with several vB forms)
v2.8 - Aug 04. 2006.
- Release of this hack for vB v3.6
v2.9 - Aug 06. 2006.
- Added option to Show/Hide navbar link
- Now you can link to donate system from thread or portal or another site,... (index.php?do=donate)
v3.0 - Aug 25. 2006.
- If your forum's index.php file was renamed, for any reason, now you can enter new filename in ACP hack options to have this hack working properly
- Added "Product Version Checking" - https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=124679
v3.1 - Mar 03. 2007.
-New: Usergroup-based permissions (set who can use donate system)
-Fix: Guests now can see Donate link in NavBar (if usergroup 1 is not blocked in above function)
-New: Added Subscriptions (durations adjusted in ACP, can be disabled)
-New: Changed from "index.php?do=donate" to "misc.php?do=donate" (Update your custom links!))
-New: Unlimited number of donate options (list amounts in one line, separate with commas)
-Few other functionality and make-up changes...
v3.2 - Mar 04. 2007.
-New: Added text field to enter custom values when Custom is chosen in menu. Otherwise this field is hidden.
-New: Set minimum amount accepted
-New: Unit of time for "Subscriptions time periods" changeable (d, w, m, y)
-New: BB Codes enabled for "Donate Box Note" (smilies, easy text formatting etc...)
-New: Currencies switcher in ACP (easier way to choose your currency)
-Fix: Using "1" in "Subscriptions time periods" disabled (you can not subscribe for 1x and this will give you error at PayPal)
-Few code changes for better compatibility with different server/board configurations
v3.3 - Mar 07. 2007.
-Fixed NavBar link
v3.4 - Mar 14. 2007.
-Fixed bug (if Subscriptions disabled donate amount info not sent properly)
-Improved compatibility with Right to Left direction styles
v3.5 - Apr 28. 2007.
-New: Donator list
-Options to choose which usergroups can see the list of Donators
-List updated automatically on new donations but new item is visible to administrators only
-Admin can mark donation as confirmed, unconfirmed, or delete it
-Admin can manually add Donators to list
-"Display Options" allows you to sort donators by username, donation date, or donation amount, and choose sort order
-Javascript code on Donate page improved
v3.6 - Jun 02. 2007.
-Total/unconfirmed donations info
-Edit donation
-Quick confirm/delete donation
-Option to change background color for unconfirmed donations
-Changeable values are underlined for administrators
-To change any value just type over it and hit Update
v3.7 - Jun 03. 2007.
-Fixed Unconfirmed counter
-Fixed text color in dark styles
v3.8 - Jun 04. 2007.
-Added option to sort donations by confirmation status
-IP address shown instead of username for unknown donators (viewable to admins only)
-Admin have option to resolve unknown donator IP address into hostname
-Added "Donate Statistics" block into drop-down menu
-Added confirmed donations count
-Added total amount info
-Added option to choose which stats users can view (admins can view all)
v3.9 - Jun 10. 2007.
-Fixed tab indexes in "add new donator"
-Fixed listing for users with unknown both username and ip
-Added options to confirm/unconfirm/delete multiple items
-Group membership checking works now for supplementary usergroups too, not only primary one
-Currency list updated to support all currencies currently accepted by PayPal
-Added option to disable suggested amounts and use just input field instead of drop-down menu
v3.9.1 - Jul 23. 2007.
-Fixed security exploits
v4.0 - Aug 9. 2007.
-New: Option to move donator to your Donator/VIP usergroup
-New: Added page navigation to donation list page
-New: Option to disallow non-administrators to view amounts on donation list page
v4.1 - Aug 21. 2007.
-New: PM Reports (any of these can be enabled/disabled):
*Send PM to user after donating
*Send PM to user when donation is confirmed
*Send PM to user when donation is confirmed (manually added donations)
*Send PM notices to Staff when someone uses Donate system
v4.2 - Sep 30. 2007.
-New: Confirmation dialogs before performing actions on Donations page
-New: After completing the payment at PayPal.com user is redirected to your "Thank you" page (message = phrase [cybpaypal_thanks])
-New: Choose if you wish to move or add confirmed donator to your VIP/Donator usergroup
-New: Option to choose to load PayPal login/donate form in current or new browser window/tab
-New: Sort donations by usergroupid
-Subscription options removed (I will not support this anymore so please keep old version if you really need subscriptions)
-General cleanup, known bugs fixes, optimization...
--Save content of "Donate Page - Note" setting field before upgrade (you'll need it to update [cybpaypal_note] phrase later)
v4.3 - Oct 18. 2007.
-Fixed bug with permissions (now admin's primary usergroup must not be 6 to be able to confirm/unconfirm/delete donations)
-Added option to disable BB codes in Donate Note (when BB is disabled then you can use HTML)
-Some minor bug fixes
v4.4 - Dec 10. 2007.
-New: Switch date format (d-m-y or m-d-y)
-New: Add your site logo to PayPal login/donate page
-New: Donation bar
-Fixed problem where some users get a shipping charge
v4.5 - Apr 30. 2008.
-CSRF protection added
-Compatible with vBulletin 3.7 Gold (may not work with Beta/RC releases)
-Minor bugs fixed
v4.6 - Jul 25. 2008.
-Fixed bug (sorting wrong on donation list when switched to next page)
-Fixed bug (unconfirmed/confirmed info disappears on donation list when switched to next page)
-Fixed bug (wrong # values shown to non-admins on the first page of donation list)
-Fixed bug ('Donate Now' in Donation Bar not hidden when already on Donate page)
-New: option to change "Donate" navbar link color, or set it to style default
-New: amounts must not be 5,10,200 anymore, but also can be 5.5,10.5 etc...
-New: Subscriptions (I added this again, but much better implemented this time)
-Many other bug fixes/improvements
v4.7 - Jul 27. 2008.
-Fixed bug ("Minimum amount allowed..." message appears unexpectedly)
-New: Option to set which day in month Donation Bar resets
-Some minor bugs fixed


If you like this hack please click INSTALL.

[mfyvie]

Originally Posted by biggaming

any directions anywhere on how to install the thing? we can't figure out how to get the thing working and can't find a faq or directions. thanks.

Is it just me, or isn't it kind of obvious that the instructions are at the top of the page, and also repeated in a file called info.txt in the download itself? This mod is so simple, it doesn't really need any further explanation.

[biggaming]

yes, it's just you mfyvie.

the text file merely explains how to import the product and set the options in the admin panel. considering that is the easiest part of the whole thing, the text file falls way short of explaining how to get the product to run on any of our pages.

so, can anyone point us to a place that would explain how to actually get the thing working?

[mfyvie]

Originally Posted by biggaming

yes, it's just you mfyvie.

the text file merely explains how to import the product and set the options in the admin panel. considering that is the easiest part of the whole thing, the text file falls way short of explaining how to get the product to run on any of our pages.

so, can anyone point us to a place that would explain how to actually get the thing working?

Well if you think it's just me - 493 installs noted on the counter seems to tell another story...

I note also that you have given pretty much zero information about exactly WHAT is not working. If you expect others to help you, then give them some information they can maybe work with, for example "the link doesn't appear at the top of the page". I'm just guessing here (since you gave no information), but it might be that your template needs to be manually edited. The author has kindly provided the instructions to do this immediately under the first instructions under the heading "optional".

[Valter]

v3.9 - Jun 10. 2007.
-Fixed tab indexes in "add new donator"
-Fixed listing for users with unknown both username and ip
-Added options to confirm/unconfirm/delete multiple items
-Group membership checking works now for supplementary usergroups too, not only primary one
-Currency list updated to support all currencies currently accepted by PayPal
-Added option to disable suggested amounts and use just input field instead of drop-down menu

Upgrade info:
-Import XML, allow overwrite
-Revert hack templates if any modified
-Check hack settings

[princeedward]

many thanks for the new update bro...keep it up!

[tekguru]

Guys probably the wrong thread to ask in, but looking for a donation mod for my new vB forum which uses vBadvanced and can't decide between this and the 'Paypal Easy Donate' Mod.

I'm looking for reliability, latest vBulletin compatability, regular updates as well as vBa CMS integration.

Any tips on which way to go?

[DJLy5y]

hey can someone tell me the link to this option https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/attachmen...6&d=1181468558 i have a cutom template and i don't have dotations link in quick links help :/ i am using vBulletin? v3.6.7 PL1 and skin called tren_z developed by: eXtremepixels

[Elpie]

Originally Posted by biggaming

the text file merely explains how to import the product and set the options in the admin panel. considering that is the easiest part of the whole thing, the text file falls way short of explaining how to get the product to run on any of our pages.

so, can anyone point us to a place that would explain how to actually get the thing working?

You just import the product, set the options as it says in the info.txt, and a donate link appears in your navbar. The colour of that link is set in Phrases (just search in Phrases for "Donate" - either change the colour or remove the font tags). Click the donation link and you should see your page.

Perhaps you are expecting it to be harder than it is? Cybernetec's PayPal Donate has to be the easiest add-on ever. If your donations page is not showing, look at any other mods/hacks/addons you may have installed. They are really the only things that can mess it up. If you can't import the product, check your server setup. safe_mode can interfere with vB's ability to import and load addons.

Hope this helps.

[Elpie]

Originally Posted by tekguru

Guys probably the wrong thread to ask in, but looking for a donation mod for my new vB forum which uses vBadvanced and can't decide between this and the 'Paypal Easy Donate' Mod.

I'm looking for reliability, latest vBulletin compatability, regular updates as well as vBa CMS integration.

Any tips on which way to go?

I've used both, with vBAdvanced, but that was a few releases of vB ago. I dropped VBA so have no idea of compatibility with 3.6.7. Of the two PayPal mods, I much prefer this one. Its an absolute breeze to set up, does exactly what you need, and Cybernetec's code is always reliable, kept up-to-date, and support is pretty good too.
The only reason I don't have many posts in vb.org is because I mainly use Cybernetec's mods.
(Sheesh - sound like an advert. Don't know Cybernetec, but am just a very happy user of his work).

[mfyvie]

Originally Posted by Cybernetec

v3.9 - Jun 10. 2007.

Awesome work Cybernetec! I've just upgraded and reverted all my changes back to default. Thanks for incorporating my suggestions so quickly. I've just got to report a few issues:

If no amount as selected as suggested amount and options are set to "Suggest and Custom" then the drop down box appears with "custom" but no box appears for text input. This isn't such a big problem, since I then set "Custom Only" and the box appeared. (in the first case, if suggested amounts were entered, the custom box did appear).

However, when operating in the "Custom Only" mode, new payments are not entered. In other words if I go and press the donation button I get transferred to paypal correctly, but no entry gets put into the list of donators - I have to enter it manually. As soon as I switch back to ""Suggested and Custom" the entry is placed into the list of donators.

If you want me to test an updated version before you upload it here, just send me a PM and I'll check it for you straight away.

I'm guessing some sort of automatic confirm via the paypal return page function might be too hard?