Major Additions - Video-Directory Remixed

This mod has been rewritten for vB4x here: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=240677

This modification is based on the Video-Directory modification by Survivor and vBPoint.org.
His mod is NOT dead, its still alive and kicking; but he has informed me that he just doesn't have the time to maintain it and give support. So until he is able to work on it agian; I've been doing a series of updates.

What is this mod?

This mod adds a fully featured and fully integrated video directory archive to your forums. Users can add their favorite videos from their favorite video service to the directory. I only support a few select hosters; but the hoster scripting is XML base, so any user can create their own scripts for any number of hosting services. The old MyVideo and Sevenload scripts from Survivor's version will still work, but they wont pull in Keyword/Tagging information, nor the video length time codes.

Basic Feature Listing:

• Fully integrated into the vBulletin user database and product manager.
• Fully phrased and built on templates for easy reskinning and styling.
• Fully administratable and a myriad of settings for personalization.
• Complete customization of permissions based on usergroups.
• Landing page for broad information and fully featured tag cloud.
• Category profiles for videos.
• Contribution profiles for users.
• Keyword profiles for tag cloud.
• Built in comment system for videos.
• Search function for titles and descriptions.
• RSS feed of videos.

Product Demo:

http://www.8wayrun.com/video.php

Installation Procedure:

1. Upload all files in the "upload" directory to your forum root.
2. CHMOD /videothumbnails/* and /includes/videoserviceapi to 777.
3. Import the product "product-videodirectory.xml" in your Product Manager.
4. Follow the on screen instructions to configure your video hoster settings.
5. Refresh your administration control panel to see the new navigation links.

NOTES:
vBulletin 3.7.0 instituted a new avatar-thumbnail system. There is a high probability that you are unaware of this new system and may have failed to setup your vBulletin to make use of it. Make sure that a directory called /thumbs is located in your avatar directory and CHMOD it to 777. Then go into Maintenance > Update Counters and run the Rebuild Custom Avatar Thumbnails process.

Upgrade Procedure:

1. Upload all files in the "upload" directory to your forum root.
2. Take note of the information stored in Limits of Videos > General Settings.
3. Import the product "product-videodirectory.xml" in your Product Manager.
4. Re-establish your previous Limits settings in Videos > General Settings.
5. Re-import ALL of your hosters and settings in Videos > Manage hosters.
   • You MUST remember to re-import your hosters after upgrading.

NOTES:
You may lose your category dataman when you upgrade. If no categories are listed after an upgrade, you will be required to rebuild your category dataman. Its very easy to rebuild it if you need to. Simply go into Videos > Manage categories, select ANY category and hit [Edit], then click [Save]. Your category dataman will automatically be rebuilt.

Roadmap for the Future:

• Moderation
• Favorites
• Playlists

Don't forget to click INSTALL!

If you want to donate, I'm all for it... as I'm an unemployed computer programmer...

[soulz2003]

Hey I cannot create categories does anyone know I can add more categories? It only gives me General and thats it. Please help thanks

[Digital Jedi]

Originally Posted by soulz2003

Hey I cannot create categories does anyone know I can add more categories? It only gives me General and thats it. Please help thanks

In your Admin CP?

[soulz2003]

well here it is http://f.imagehost.org/0900/untitledd.jpg

I dont know where to add/delete categories

I've looked in the control panel but i dont see it in vbulletin options

[soulz2003]

nvm i found, its a dropdown menu on the left not in vbulletin options.

Thanks for wanting to help though!

cheers.

[david01130]

how do I change the rewrite rules in vbseo to allow people to post comments? I keep getting an error and heard you need to change the rewrite rules. How do I do that?

[guncelle99]

hello sir,

i did everything written in the thread and i allowed all user groups to get in that channels but still i get this error whem i try to go /board/video.php

you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:

1. Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
2. If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.

how can i fix it?

thanks

[MagicThemeParks]

guncelle99,

Did you already give your usergroup (admin) permissions? If not, then simply add the permissions by clicking 'yes' on the appropriate option.

On-screen Instructions:

"Step 2 - configuration of video-hosters

Last but not least: Don't forget to set the rights to the usergroups. otherwise the hack won't work!"

[guncelle99]

Originally Posted by MagicThemeParks

guncelle99,

Did you already give your usergroup (admin) permissions? If not, then simply add the permissions by clicking 'yes' on the appropriate option.

On-screen Instructions:

"Step 2 - configuration of video-hosters

Last but not least: Don't forget to set the rights to the usergroups. otherwise the hack won't work!"

thank you so much sir! problem is solved

[MagicThemeParks]

No problem! :up:

I added the mod now to my newest site that I'm creating and is still under construction: Legendary Rock and Roll Videos

[MagicThemeParks]

I was just about to ask about adding a Google Adsense banner or some other ads within the mod and found a suggestion on adding tables in the video_details and video_home templates here: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost....&postcount=419

Works great! :up:

Here's a demo where you can see the Adsense table right under the Elvis Presley video: Elvis Presley - Legendary Rockers Video