vBulletin [2.2.8] and Post Nuke [.7.2.1] Integration

This post will be updated from time to time with new info. So check this first post whenever you want to see if there are any changes to the code or docs.

11-9-02 12:15pm est
Made the hack files into zip format.
Added BANNING in PostNuke! (cookie based atm)
Added a lot of instructions.
Changed the link to PostWrap at the bottom of this post.
A couple bug fixes.

11-05-02 12:50pm est
Fixed a bug in the display avatar in PostNuke user profile screen.
I changed the rar download to reflect this.
You can find the fix in this post:
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthrea...984#post318984

The above fix is in the zip file attached.

11-04-02 11:00pm est
Updated both the docs and the rar file.
It includes instructions on disabling the PN Admin ability to add or modify users. Only the vBulletin admin screen should be use to update or delete users.

Added a to-do to the list for making the hack work when adding new custom fields. As it is now you should not add any custom fields untill this is worked out. Although you can add custom user fields with some tweaking of the hack. It just needs to be automated somehow...haven't figured out how yet.

Also added a to-do to be sure moderators can modify or delete users where allowed.

Be sure you re-read through the whole thing in case something was overlooked!

11-04-02 4:30pm est
Added a link to my test site at the bottom
Just noticed that I haven't done anything with the PostNuke admin. Don't use the PostNuke admin to change or delete users until I fix this.

---------------------------------------------------------------------

Before you install this hack I must say:

This hack was only tested and used on a new install of vBulletin!!!

Also...BACK UP YOUR DATABASE FIRST!!!!

Once vBulletin is installed you use a small set of scripts that pulls users from the PostNuke tables and inserts them into the vB tables. The only user in the vBulletin database MUST be the admin of vBulletin! If your database already has members then you will have to search out a script that will merge the PostNuke database into vBulletins database.

The insertion files are included in the rar file with the instructions.

Above all else you MUST verify that the user tables are identical in the userid and username columns between PostNuke and vBulletin! If not then the hack will NOT work and you'll get information for wrong users and the whole thing will get buggered up and may even destroy the viability of your current user database!!! So complete and error free mirroring between the two user databases is absolutely essential!

Kier's avatar to file hack MUST be used with this hack as I tried many hours to get the hack to work without it. If you know of a working way to get the avatar from vB to display in a non-vB script I would appreciate the heads up (yes I rummaged through the hacks here at vBulletin.org but none of them worked for me)

If you don't follow the above warnings then TUFF! You've been warned :smoke:

This hack was written using ver2.2.8 of vBulletin and ver .7.2.1 of PostNuke.

The hack is nearly 100% integration. That is to say that PostNuke will use the resources of vBulletin nearly 100% pertaining to the user system. If you find areas where there needs to be better integration or areas I have overlooked please let me know so I can correct it!

This hack shares the user names and ids, avatars, signatures and all other aspects of user information except permissions and groups(it does work with the PN groups though)....which I feel should be separate from each other anyway.

The only things I can think of that are not integrated is the private message system and the ability to add news to the front page from vBulletin and visa-versa. If you know of hacks that would do this would you please share it with me?

Some things this hack will do:

New users coming in from PostNuke who want to register will be redirected to vB to register.

Users who have used the vB registration form can log in to PN but not be allowed to do the same things as a fully registered user can do.

When users click their email link to finish registration they will then have registered status in PN.

The user profile screen in PN displays the same information used in vB.

When using Kier's avatar to file hack the user profile screen in PN will display the same avatar as the user has for vb. (again.....if you know how to get the avatar from vB I would appreciate the heads up!)

When a user needs to have a password emailed to them they will be redirected to the vB send password screen.


This is a very involved hack using 7 different files. I will try to give some support to this....But since I've had vBulletin for only a week (or so) I don't know how well I'll be able to. Yeah...sounds scary to hear but believe me the hack works

Thanks to all who would like to test this hack!

As you'll see I need a bit of work in the docs. If you could help with that I would appreciate it!


Some to-do things....

Make the hack more PostNuke API friendly.

Change areas to make it so it will automatically detect the table prefix for PostNuke.

Create a new field where one can poke info in for each domain in a multi-site setup then have the hack peek this field.

Integrate the news system of PostNuke into vBulletin so when news is posted it will be posted to a particular forum.

Make the docs easier to follow.

Clean it all up using appropriate syntax..ie...using arrays where needed in loops etc.

Add the ability for the hack to add custom fields from vB. As it is now you should NOT add any custom fields!

But, of course, only if there's enough interest in the hack for me to do this....

To see this hack in action visit the test site...this is ONLY a test site and is not open to the public. Only those interested in testing the hack may use it.

vBulletin and PostNuke integrated .... go ahead and create an account...mess with it...whatever...The test site will only be available until I am confident it is bug free then will be moved to another site and be live.

Also the test site is using a module called "PostWrap". It incorporates vBulletin logins into the main page and is not part of the hack above. You can find PostWrap at PostWrap 2.01 at PostNuke.com

[jwpexe2]

Hi Hurricane,

I just wanted to know what version of vb and postnuke you are using. I am trying this on
vBulletin Version 2.3.0 and
postnuke 0.7.2.3-Phoenix

I have run into a few bumps in the member.php file at the end, looking forward for you write up..

[Hurricane]

That is the same versions that I used this weekend. I have the write up about 75% done and I should have it posted tonight. There were quite a few bumps along the way but I think I have most of it worked out.

[jwpexe2]

cool,

I have studied the code most of the weekend.
I have been trying to get the user conversion from pn to vb today.
Running into some problems with duplication. I am not a php master, but am willing to help get this project done.

[Hurricane]

Once I have all of my stuff together, it will be very easy!

[Hurricane]

OK, here is my write up and files. PLEASE follow the instructions to a T. Also notice that this is still technically a BETA. Also remember that neither I, nor Brew are responsible for your data! Backup BEFORE you begin.

Also it is very important to go through the entire install file BEFORE you run the supporting scripts as there are things you must do first!

My version of this hack was written to use 2 separate databases. It does not integrate the 2 DBs. This way it is easier to undo.

I think that is all. Please let me know how it goes. Please contact me here for support. Do not email me for support!

UPDATE!!!
The file attached is a new file! There was only one download since it was posted, but who ever it was, you need this one. The import script is broken in the old one!!!!

[jwpexe2]

Thanks for the update, I have been trying to figure out what went wrong

Thanks for your Help on this hack!

[Hurricane]

It is my pleasure. I am glad I finally had time to finish it. There is still some issues with the Avatars being displayed in PN. I will try to have the fix posted by tomorrow. It is not a fatal error!

[jwpexe2]

Thanks Hurricane, and Brew sorry to forget about ya

I got it installed on the site.

Good Work!!

[Hurricane]

Well, just remember that it was not all me! Brew had a lot to do with it!

[jwpexe2]

I did notice one thing when I went to Retrieve lost password link I got an error
Parse error: parse error in /NS-LostPassword/user.php on line 141
Untill I took out two }}

include 'footer.php'; // <- This is approx line 138
*/ // <- This is what you are adding!

} /////// delete these
} //////// delete these
}

?>