vB Timeslip Database -for Automotive websites

This is the newest version of my Timeslip Database hack. If you don't have an automobile related website ya might as well stop reading here because this will probably be of no use to you.. But if you do, read on!

What does it do? This hack does a few things. First, it will add a separate "Vehicle Profile" page to your forum where your users can enter their type of vehicle, engine, tranny, tires, horsepower, best 60' time, 1/8 mile time, 1/4 mile time, upload thier timeslip and more. Once the data is entered the timeslips.php page will display the info sorted by the best times, highest trap speeds, highest horsepower #s, proof of ET, or ET brackets (user selectable).

You can also ban users from editing their Vehicle Profile. This comes in handy if you have some users who insist on entering false data into the Timeslip Database just to be funny. To use this feature, just click on the user's vehicle profile, then click "user options" and set "Can edit vehicle profile" to no. The user will still be able to edit his regular profile, but not his vehicle profile.


Features include:
*The ability to sort by:
-1/4 Mile ET
-1/4 Mile MPH
-1/8 Mile ET
-1/8 Mile MPH
-60' Time
-Horsepower
-Cars with proof of ET (actual timeslip)
-N/A cars only
-Username
-ET brackets
*Show the average ET, MPH, and HP for your site.
*Vehicle Profile (separate from user profile)
*Ability to ban users from editing their vehicle profile
*Users can upload their timeslip in the vehicle profile. (New!)
*Timeslip uploads can be disabled in the admincp. (New!)
*Admin can delete user's uploaded timeslip. (New!)
*Maximum width, height and filesize for timeslip uploads can be set in the admincp. (New!)
*Admin can set an ET for which a timeslip is required if user's ET is quicker. (New!)
*Installer


Demo:
http://modernmusclecars.net/forums/timeslips.php

vb.org member sites w/Timeslip Database installed:
http://srtforums.com/forums/timeslips.php
http://www.fordpower.net/forums/timeslips.php
http://www.al-club3g.org/forums/timeslips.php
http://www.gmvsford.com/forums/timeslips.php
http://board.accordtuner.com/timeslips.php
http://www.240sxforums.com/forums/timeslips.php
http://www.tennesspeed.net/forums/timeslips.php
http://www.socalloc.com/forums/timeslips.php
http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/timeslips.php
http://fordvschevy.com/forum/timeslips.php
http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/timeslips.php
http://www.lonestarstangs.com/forum/timeslips.php
http://www.tallahasseemusclecar.com/forum/timeslips.php
http://www.ricehatersclub.com/vbulletin/timeslips.php
http://www.highertuning.com/forums/timeslips.php4
http://www.mx5roadsters.com/forums/timeslips.php
http://www.stangcountry.com/forums/timeslips.php
http://www.lssix.com/forums/timeslips.php
http://gpfanatix.com/forums/timeslips.php
http://tealnet.com/ipw-web/forum/timeslips.php
http://www.eurotechniks.com/forums/timeslips.php
http://k-series.com/forum/timeslips.php
http://www.ymrforums.com/timeslips.php
http://www.modernengineuity.com/forums/timeslips.php
http://t6p.com/forums/timeslips.php
http://www.turborides.com/forums/timeslips.php
http://www.mr2oc.com/timeslips.php
http://host41.hrwebservices.net/~wac...timeslips.php?
http://www.moparstyle.net/forums/timeslips.php
http://www.fullthrottleforums.com/timeslips.php
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/timeslips.php
http://www.fordforums.com.au/timeslips.php
http://www.commodorecarclubwa.com/timeslips.php
http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/timeslips.php
http://www.carolinarides.com/forum/timeslips.php
http://www.sicgmtrucks.com/forum/timeslips.php
http://www.micra.org.uk/timeslips.php
http://www.carforums.net/

If you'd like me to add a link to your VB3 Timeslip Database for others to see, please post it in this thread.

I've also attached some screenshots from my test board below so that you can see what the standard VB3 version looks like. The screenshots only show 10 entries, but it does have pagination and will display 25 per page by default.

Screenshots:
Timeslips main page
Vehicle Profile
Edit Vehicle Profile
Upload a timeslip
Admincp settings


Installation overview:
Files to edit: (7)- admincp/user.php, image.php, member.php, includes/functions_user.php, profile.php, includes/functions_upload.php, includes/functions_online.php
Files to upload: (3)- TDinstaller.php, timeslips.php, slipicon.gif
Templates to edit: (2)- USERCP_SHELL, navbar
Templates to add: (5)- timeslips, timeslipsbit, getvehicleinfo, timeslips_customfields, modifytimeslip
Phrases to add: (6) *see instructions


Support: (Updated: 8-6-05)
Due to my busy scedule and the release of vB 3.5 this version of the Timeslip Database will no longer be supported or developed. Please do not PM me with questions about when the next version will be released because I honestly have no idea.. But when I do start working on it I'll be sure to let you guys know.
Read more here:
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost....&postcount=666

Please search this thread before posting questions. Theres a good chance that your question has already been posted and answered.

Also, reading through the old thread for vB Timeslip Database v1.3 can probably answer some of your questions about adding new features or customizing.

The VB2 version of this hack is located here:
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=58076


Add-ons & How to's:
*Show the Top 5 ETs on your vB Advanced Homepage.
*Show the Top 5 ETs on your vB Advanced CMPS page. (by coolmody)
*Show the Top 5 ETs on your vBindex page. (by SVTBlackLight01)
*Change the default sort method
*Show the ET club that users belong to in the postbit.
*Show the 1/4 mile ET in the postbit only for users who have added it.
*Set permissions for editing the Vehicle Profile per usergroup.
*Require a link to the actual timeslip for all ETs that are 11.99 or quicker (for v2.0 only.. this comes standard in v2.1)


This hack has been confirmed to work with vB versions 3.0.0 - 3.0.8.

Many thanks to my beta testers: 350Chevy and Corsacrazy :up:


Version History:
v2.1: -Added the ability for users to upload timeslips in their vehicle profile. Added the ability for admins to require an actual timeslip for specified ETs. New Timeslip Database settings added to the admincp to control maximum upload sizes and turn the upload feature on & off. (current version)
(Check this post for more info about the new features.)
v2.0: -Ported hack over for VB3 and added a few new fields to the vehicle profile.
v1.3: -Added the ability to sort by ET brackets or "clubs". (ie. show 10 second cars only. 11 second cars only, 13 sec cars, etc).
v1.2: -Added a new action that will show the average ET, trap speed, and horsepower for your site.
v1.1: -Added the seperate vehicle profile page to input timeslip data. Added a few new fields to the vehicle profile page (race weight, track, D/A, mods, tranny type, etc). Added a "details" column to the Timeslip Database page which lets you view all vehicle profile fields when clicked.
v1.0: -Initial release. (VB2)


NOTE: If you've recently upgraded your forum software and you're having trouble with timeslips.php showing all users (regardless if they have an ET) or it not sorting correcty, Read This!


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[PranK]

sweet - all fixed now, thanks EvilS1!!

Christian

[EvilLS1]

Glad it worked Christian.

BTW, I noticed that the footer of your timeslips page doesn't extend all the way accross now that you've added a link to the vbgarage. To fix it, in your timeslips template find this:

<td class="tfoot" colspan="10">

and replace it with this:

<td class="tfoot" colspan="11">

Dewayne

[dmark101]

Originally Posted by EvilLS1

If you recently upgraded to vB 3.0.2 or later and you're having trouble with the timeslips page showing all users regardless if they have an ET or not then please replace your timeslips.php with the correct one for your version (attached below).

Also, if you had already installed vB Timeslip Database before upgrading your forums to v3.0.2 or later you'll need to upload the attached file (TD302.php) to your admincp directory and run it. The upgrade script for vB 3.0.2 sets the custom user fields to medium text. Some of the timeslip fields must be set to DECIMAL in order for the timeslips page to sort them correctly. The attached file (TD302.php) will correct that for you. If you've installed the Timeslip Database AFTER upgrading to 3.0.2 you can skip this part.

i just upgraded my site from RC3 to 3.0.3 and i noticed that the timeslips.php wasn't working right, so i did as you suggested and that works fine now.

the only problem i am still having is the 'edit vehicle profile' does not take me to the vehicle profile fields. instead, i get a blank page. now i did notice the vehicle stats are on the regular profile page.

how can i fix that?

[EvilLS1]

Originally Posted by dmark101

i just upgraded my site from RC3 to 3.0.3 and i noticed that the timeslips.php wasn't working right, so i did as you suggested and that works fine now.

the only problem i am still having is the 'edit vehicle profile' does not take me to the vehicle profile fields. instead, i get a blank page. now i did notice the vehicle stats are on the regular profile page.

how can i fix that?

That sounds as if you forgot to re-do the file edits in a couple of files (functions_user.php, profile.php, & member.php). Did you re-apply the file edits after upgrading? Even if you did, double check them to make sure they're correct.

If it still doesn't work login to your admincp and go to "manage custom profile fields". Hold your mouse over the timeslip fields and verify that the field IDs are from 50-65. If not, tell me what the IDs are.

[dmark101]

that did the trick. thanks again. this mod rawks!

[Sidewindr]

Originally Posted by EvilLS1

It will probably be a while as I'm working 6 and sometimes 7 days per week right now and don't have much free time to fool with hacks.

In the mean time, if you have basic knowledge of php you can see how to add new fields in this example:
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost....&postcount=247

The example shows how to add and sort by a "class" field. But that should give you a general idea on how to add your diff. field.

Ok added the Diff field .. can you reserver field66 for Diff ratio, it's a DECIMAL 3,2 btw

I will have a bit of a poke around and see if I can somehow replicate the upload timeslip into the user admin section of the forum. I don't want to add any hacks like "logon as user" etc as they go against my privacy morals etc. Same as reading users PM's etc.

[tteal]

Evil,
You still have any plans for multiple timeslips per user? That would be great for those of us that drag race and want to compare modifications vs ET and also keep a good running inventory. Have you also thought about modifications per date? If you're like me, I like to find out if modification "X" did anything or not and can compare those mods vs older mods (per date/time).

Just some suggestions.

Thanks once again for writing all of this code and supporting it as well. I very much appreciate your efforts a ton!

Cheers,
Tim

[EvilLS1]

Tim,
I've made notes of requested features for future versions but to be honest it will probably be a while before I release anymore updates b/c I'm working 6 & 7 days per week right now and don't have much free time to work on anything.

I will keep your suggestions in mind though. Thanks.

Dewayne

[tteal]

Originally Posted by EvilLS1

Tim,
I've made notes of requested features for future versions but to be honest it will probably be a while before I release anymore updates b/c I'm working 6 & 7 days per week right now and don't have much free time to work on anything.

I will keep your suggestions in mind though. Thanks.

Dewayne

Dewayne,
Not a problem at all bro, we have plenty of time and they are just that ---- suggestions. By the way, my turd goes to the dyno 20 July so we'll see what kind of #'s she makes with the new combination. Cross fingers and hope for the best.

Tim

[EvilLS1]

Originally Posted by tteal

Dewayne,
By the way, my turd goes to the dyno 20 July so we'll see what kind of #'s she makes with the new combination. Cross fingers and hope for the best.

Tim

Good luck @ the dyno! Keep me posted on how it goes.