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...

[Jaxel]

Originally Posted by Pehchaan

Thanks for the update Jaxel.

Installed.

Now getting database error when browsing /video.php

Hmm... looks like the previous failed install is getting in the way of the new install... try uninstalling the mod and then re-installing.

@physiart... dont know about your problems... the invideocategory stuff was done by Survivor for the WOL system, I didn't change anything with that... and the "Cannot redeclare construct_category_url() (previously declared)", sounds like a conflict with another mod. What page are you getting it on?

@arnyVee, your thumbnails look fine.

[ArnyVee]

I deleted the videos that I was having problems with.

I just tried to do another one and it's working. So, I'm wondering if it's something to go with YouTube at times with them updating their site or something.

Jaxel, any tips on how I can add those length of video times in the database. I've never done it, so I could use some help

[indie2industry]

Ok, one last problem.

It may be my vb style but the tag cloud doesn't show

[ArnyVee]

Originally Posted by indie2industry

Ok, one last problem.

It may be my vb style but the tag cloud doesn't show

Did you revert your templates? That was my issue. And, make sure to get some tags on at least one video to test it as well.

[Jaxel]

Arny... ugprade to v1.1.5... it has what you need.

[indie2industry]

Originally Posted by ArnyVee

Did you revert your templates? That was my issue. And, make sure to get some tags on at least one video to test it as well.

Thanks. That did it.

[ArnyVee]

You're welcome Indie

Originally Posted by Jaxel

Arny... ugprade to v1.1.5... it has what you need.

Is it for the avatars, Jaxel?

[Jaxel]

ArnyVee... no, its for editing time codes...

For your avatars...
Maintenance > Update Counters > Rebuild Custom Avatar Thumbnails

If thats not working, then I dont know what to tell you... avatars are working fine everywhere else.

[WarLion]

i have the same problem with the avatar

[physiart]

Originally Posted by Jaxel

@physiart... dont know about your problems... the invideocategory stuff was done by Survivor for the WOL system, I didn't change anything with that... and the "Cannot redeclare construct_category_url() (previously declared)", sounds like a conflict with another mod. What page are you getting it on?

You're right, there was a conflict with vbglossary, so here's what I've done:
- I had to disable the product and everything worked again without any database probems
- Then, I manually deleted all new tables and new fields in the existing tables
I still have the disabled product in my admincp though. How can I get rid of it?

What a shame... I really liked this mod...