Stars v0.2.3

Thanks to Bane there has been a complete reworking of the installation/instructions for this hack. It is now up to date for 2.0.3 and the installer runs exactly like the vB install/upgrade scripts do.

There is no demo as I don't currently use stars on my board.

For version: 2.0.3

Files needed: stars.php

Files to edit: newthread.php, newreply.php, admin/misc.php, admin/index.php, admin/usergroup.php, register.php and possibly stars.php

Templates to edit: postbit

Instructions: Upload install_starshack.php and stars.php to your admin directory. Go to example.com/admin/install_starshack.php and login, then follow the on-screen instructions.

Upgrade information: If you have previously installed the stars hack, make sure you choose the "upgrade" option on the screen mentioned in the instructions. If you have previously installed this version (using install_starshack.php), you MUST STILL use the upgrade option even if you are reinstalling or you will get database errors.

This hack is © 2001 Kevin Schumacher and may not be redistributed, modified or not, without prior permission.

Please DO NOT contact me via AIM, ICQ, PM, or email about this hack. Post your question/problem here and I will try to help you.

Feedback appreciated.

[Dakota]

What do I need to do in the admin/index file?

[HellMind]

this hack is beta for 2.2.1

[Wally Hartshorn]

Am I correct that Stars doesn't really work with vB 2.2.1? Are there any plans to release an update anytime soon?

[Jawelin]

Please correct me if wrong, but
the prefix [vB v2.2.1] before an hack release doesn't mean IT WORKS with that version ?

Could any .org moderator place a definitive word about this annoying thread ?
I mean also other hacks with conflicting authors or copyrighters and the war of the compatibility versions

Thanks a lot.

[Wolf42]

I am using the Starhack 0.2.0 (german) on my vB 2.2.1 with no probs.

The Hack is still for vB 2.0.3, for 2.2.1 I had to change some "$DB_site->query"-entries, couse in 2.2.1 it is e.g. md5($password) and NOT $password (this will write the password in plain text into the user-table). Also the $avatarid is still missing.

But after some testing I got it.

Auf gut deutsch, ich habe diesen bzw. eine Vorversion dieses Hacks zum laufen gebracht. Die Installationsanleitung darf man leider nicht 1:1 ?bernehmen.

[SaintDog]

Works just fine on my test board, I did not have to change anything except some admin options because the coding that makes that table headers is not the same from 2.0.3 to 2.2.1.

Other from modifying links, I did not have to modify anything else and it is working fine, it is about to go on my main board when my site opens up.

[Thomas P]

Originally posted by Logo
can anyone post the final release for VB2.2.1 ??

Sorry but this one is a megathread.. it?s very hard to concentrate reading 20 sites...

Have to agree here,
am upgrading to 2.2.1 and it's getting a pain...

Whatever - the following has changed in 2.2.0/2.2.1:

1. register.php | step 2
Nam and Wolf42 are right (thanks), serious change here:
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthrea...068#post200068

I recommend not to delete the old db string, but to change the bits which tube has added to reflect the changes (2 or 3 strings).

2. admin/index
damicatz has the solution to this one:
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthrea...071#post204071

3. admin/misc.php (Update User's Titles)
You can look for Update User's Titles and replace the line with

maketableheader("Update User's Titles - updates user titles and stars","",0);

or just add something like updates user titles and stars, which is only cosmetics and not important at all (!)

4. usergroup.php | step 2
$cangetattachment seems to be new in 2.2.0 or 2.2.1, so change the db-strings as mentioned above - with care
Just add the 2 or 3 missing bits to the strings which are there, don't just exchange them...

Good luck,
Worked for me this way in 2.2.1.
And again: Adding manually the bits of tube's hack to the strings you find is a clean an somewhat simple method.

cu,
-Tom

[Rapclick]

ok im havin just a few small problems.....

error in Register.php and Newthread.php

could you please repost the Codes here cuz im confused about who ta believe i keep getting errors...please help as soon as possible

[Rapclick]

anybody ??

[Rapclick]

when users go to register or post a new thread...it gives them this error below in quotes....althoug it still lets them perform these actions when they logout it doesnt let them log back in....i am running Vb 2.2.1 and iv tried all the above solutions and none work...please help me my site needs to grow

// Stars Hack $usergstars=$DB_site->query_first("SELECT starlevel,starimg FROM usergroup WHERE usergroupid='$newusergroupid'"); if ($usergstars[starlevel]=="") { $getstars=$DB_site->query_first("SELECT starlevel,starimg FROM stars WHERE minposts<=$bbuserinfo[posts]+1 ORDER BY minposts LIMIT 1"); $userstarlvl=$getstars[starlevel]; $userstarimg=$getstars[starimg]; } else { $userstarlvl=$usergstars[starlevel]; $userstarimg=$usergstars[starimg]; } // Stars Hack End