vbHome (lite) - your vBulletin(powered) main homepage

vbHome (lite) 4.2 Released (coded for vBulletin 2 only)
[high]vbHome (lite)[/high] will create a vBulletin(powered) homepage for your web site.
The advantage of this script is that you can interact better your web site with vBulletin. Fully customizable through vBulletin templates, it's very easy to achieve any look or web design you want.
[high]You like the vB.org main homepage? With a little editing of vbHome (lite), you can achieve the same look.[/high]

Important Update
[high]Please update your footer link to the new web site:[/high]
cpublisher.com
The old link (teckwizards.com) has expired.
Thank you.

[high]Why choose vbHome (lite):[/high]
- vBulletin known stability and flexibility
- high quality php code (entirely original, not ripped)
- true XHTML and XML compliant
- template based
- extremely easy to install (vBulletin style installer)
- easy to write your own add-ons and modules

What's Hot with vbHome (lite)
[high]Search Engine Indexer Add-On v1.4 Released[/high] [download]
This is an enhanced version of curent Search Engine Indexer, that I released here at vB.org site.
The add-on will work ONLY with vbHome (lite) 4.x.
I followed the same tradition, the script is true XHTML compliant, that's why I added the logo at the bottom.

Visit our archive to see the new look.

[high]vbHome (lite) installed at AVS Forums web site![/high]
AVS Forums is a community with over 53,500 active members (1500 online users, almost every day) and over 1,600,000 posts in a 5GB database.
They recently switched to vbHome (lite) due to the script performance.
Visit their page to have a look.

[high]vbHome (lite) is now featured at HotScripts.com.[/high]
The Support Forums are open. [high]You want to see vbHome (lite) live? Go here.[/high]
I can help you on the support forums only. Other users might (and should) help you also here. However, on the forums we have several forum leaders specialized on vbHome (lite) issues that will solve your problem in no time.

[high]vbHome (lite) won the HOTM award.[/high]
Thank you for your votes and encouragements. Read more here.


New Features for vbHome (lite) 4.2
This an important release, due to performance. Here it is what is new in vbHL 4.2:

1. optimized the queries for large boards
2. added the backend.php file (XML feeder, so you can syndicate your news and forums)
3. made a new installer, easier to use

Keep in mind that the new installer is all-in-one tool.
It will let you install, uninstall, update the old threads that are not displayed correctly and also update your templates, if you upgraded your vBulletin version.
Also the [high]XML feeder[/high] will let you syndicate the news and latest forum discussions to any RSS compliant tool.
The most popular ones are Trillian and KlipFolio, but you can also import it in others.
Check the TW.com Instructions Page to see how you can set it up.

Upgrade to vbHome (lite) 4.2 (from 4.1)
Do NOT start adding crazy stuff from old vBulletin header, footer, etc. It will not work. Instead check the code changes and edit them accordingly.
Since vbHL 4.x changed completely related to the variables usage and templates code, you will need to uninstall the old version and re-install the new one. To do this, follow those steps:
1. Uninstall the current version script using [high]the OLD install[/high] file.
2. Delete all OLD files from your server.
3. Open the NEW readmefirst file and follow the instructions.

In conclusion, upgrade asap.
You don't have anymore the old file? The only version still available is v3.8.

Code Hacks
vbHome (lite) is the first hack that will have hacks made for it, here at vBulletin.org.
So go ahead and switch the "hack" button on, for vbHome (lite). The users will enjoy it. Read more at the support forums.


Copyright and Permissions - [high]ARE YOU READING THIS?[/high]
1. You [high]are NOT[/high] allowed to REMOVE or MODIFY the copyright text at the bottom of the page, or to ALTER in any way the URL links listed there.
[high]First[/high], vbHome (lite) uses vBulletin functions, so it's part of it. If you must keep the Jelsoft copyright at the bottom of your vBulletin forums, then it should be present also in vbHome (lite) page(s). The only part you can remove from the copyright is the vBulletin and vbHome (lite) version, same like in your forums.
If you paid the $600US fee to have the vBulletin copyright removed, then you have permission to remove also the vbHome (lite) text and link.
[high]Second[/high], is the time I consumed on this script to provide you with a free, reliable and performant piece of software. If you use it, all I ask in return is to leave the links intact.
Click here to see how it looks the copyright note at the bottom.
2. You [high]are NOT[/high] allowed to REDISTRIBUTE the contents of the .zip file.
3. You [high]are NOT[/high] allowed to post any parts of the code either here on the thread or somewhere else.
Basically you follow the same rules as vBulletin does, if you are not allowed to post pieces of code from vBulletin, then the same rule apply to vbHome (lite).
4. You [high]are NOT[/high] allowed to COPY ANY PARTS of the code and use it for distribution.
In other words, you can run the script for personal(web site) use only. No part of the code may be copied, altered in any way, then distributed in a different package. This includes removing any part of the code to be included in any other version or re-release.
5. You are allowed to add, remove or modify any part of the included code.

[high]If you do NOT agree, please do not install this script.[/high]
If you are not happy with the rules listed above, please feel free to install other similarly scripts that will add on your page 50-100 queries and crash your server. The code I made can cope very easy with a large amount of users online, in fact is optimized for large web sites.


Installation Tips - [high]ARE YOU READING THIS?[/high]
I have provided support to those that have had problems, that insisted that they did indeed read the help file, when in fact they did not, because when I went through the steps with them, they realized they missed something, ALWAYS.

Support will only be given to those that have thoroughly read the [high]readmefirst.htm[/high] file included with the script.
All of your questions are specifically answered in this file. If you continue to have problems, it's because:

A. You did not read the included help file.
When you read it, take the time to read every line of it, not just what you like.
B. You edited the code incorrectly.
Mixing the "BELOW ADD" with "REPLACE WITH" expressions is inadmissible, that's English, not Chinese.
C. You were in a rush to install this and missed a step.
Take a coffee or whatever you want and 30min of your free time and the script will install without a hinch.
D. All of the above.

If you want to display nice locations in your online.php file, like for example [high]Main Index[/high] and [high]Forum Main Index[/high], read more here.
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NOTE: As a thank you for using my script, please click on the INSTALL button.
You will receive updates in your e-mail, whenever I add new features to it and it will let me evaluate better the quality of my hacks.
Also post a reply with your comments. Your opinion is important to me.

BEFORE YOU ASK A QUESTION, SEARCH THE THREAD OR THE SUPPORT FORUMS.
[high]I will not answer anymore to any questions in this thread, that's why we have forums.[/high]
CANNOT GET THE LATEST VERSION? CLEAR YOUR BROWSER TEMP FILES.
[high]Why did you scrolled down without reading the copyright??[/high] Scroll up and read the copyright. Thanks.

Important Update
[high]Please update your footer link to the new web site:[/high]
cpublisher.com
The old link (teckwizards.com) has expired.
Thank you.

[TECK]

HarryButt, is done. i added a variable there.
just redownload the file and make sure in the readmefirst.txt file it says at the top version 3.0.

Emma, in the new index.php file find:

  if ($thread['forumid'] != $newsforum) {
    eval("\$threadbits .= \"".gettemplate('home_threadbits')."\";");

  } elseif ($thread['forumid'] == $newsforum) {
    eval("\$headlinebits .= \"".gettemplate('home_threadbits')."\";");

  } else {
    $threadbits = '';
    $headlinebits = '';
  }

replace it with:

  $threadbits = '';
  if ($thread['forumid'] == xx) {
    eval("\$threadbits .= \"".gettemplate('home_threadbits')."\";");
  }

replace the xx value with your designated forum.

emma, please dont remove the copyright text mentioned in the hack.
first of all, it's using vBulletin functions so it is part of it. in other words, is illegal to remove the copyright.
second, it's my hack. i worked some time on it so everyone could use a reliable code and all i ask is a link to my website. thanks.

also, i want you all the let me know what do you think about the new version. thank you.

[bouncer18]

Ok i got a question...

Whats the syntax to show the user on the panel what the forum name is where the latest post resides..

like..
Blah Blah post Name Here
09-18-2002 04:51 PM by Whoever
Views: 48 Replies: 1 testing
Forum Name: NAME HERE

is it as easy as making a $forum[whatver]

or is there more to it..

[TECK]

is complicated if you dont want to add queries, you have to create new field in table thread and index it, then you run a extra query every time you post a new thread. the other way is to add a query every time you perfom the $thread mysql query. that will make you endup in a loop with 50-100queries performed on vbHome page.

so forget about it. why is it so important for you to show that info? do you think the users care what forum is posted in? they read the thread title and if interesting they will visit it.
personally, i use only the thread title as link... but others requested the extra info that comes with it so i include it.
you can use vbIndex (it's code is partially mines, copied from previous vbHome (lite) versions, without permission) if you want to show the forum titles... and also if you want to crash your server.

vbIndex uses 50-150queries on it's regular page.
lol, i saw element having on his page 172queries. NTLDR came up with vbIndex 2 (and put a little note inside - code by TECK), but still it uses 47 queries when set to minimum.

there you have it, now it's up to you.

[TECK]

hmmm... i have an idea, vbHome'rs.
how but instead of the avatar's picture (that some of you still want it), i add some custom iconews pictures, aligned to the right?
it will look similary to phpnuke. this should be extremly easy to do, so let me know if you are interested. ofcourse the number of queries will be always the same...

take a look below...

[bouncer18]

i think it would be cool...

cant go wrong with eye candy

[zachb]

I get

Fatal error: Call to undefined function: gettemplate() in /usr/local/psa/home/vhosts/chuckpalahniuk.net/httpdocs/dev/index.php on line 34


http://www.chuckpalahniuk.net/dev/

[TECK]

check your code changes. you made a mistake.

[zachb]

alright.

could it be because i am using files that have code changes from installing vb portal? i've been experimenting with all the vb home page hacks.

[TECK]

as you know the hack was tested on a unhacked board.
however it should not interact with any of the pages since it does all the job by itself and pulls all the information from the database.

you made a code mistake. check it again.

[bouncer18]

I did find what could be called an error..

let me attempt to explain.

I make a post in the news section and its shown on the main page. Someone else goes in and reply's to my post. Its updated on the main page showing last comment posted by user X.

No problem.

I go back into news and make a new topic.
Again, its shown on the main page like it should.

The problem lies on the previous post.

Users X replied to my initial thread. His name is still there. Now, when you click Mr. X's name you dont see his profile anymore, rather you see the profile of the person making the new topic.

member.php?s=&action=getinfo&find=lastposter&forum id=22

Eventho your clicking Mr. X's name you are seeing my profile cause i am the one making a new post in the forum eventhough your clicking Mr. X's name.

Does what i am saying make any sense?

Its loading the profile of the last poster in the forum rather then the last poster for that specific topic.