Major Additions - The XEON Mp3 Player for vBulletin 3.6.X Integrated

The XEON Mp3 Player for vBulletin 3.6.X

Design: Syrus XL Media 2003-2007
Coding Update: vBmotion.com

Demo: www.digitalport.co.uk (Click Entertainment>XEON Mp3 Player)

Important: Supported only on Digital Port UK

Update Rev: 4.0.1 - Navbar code updated to work with vBadvanced CMPS outside the forum directory.
Updated Rev: 4.0.0 - All known bugs fixed in AdminCP, these include the Approve Mp3 issue and the Edit Mp3 problem.
Added: 21/04/07 - XEON Player in vB Custom Page Instructions.zip
Demo: http://www.digitalport.co.uk/digital...&template=Xeon

Version: 3.6.0 coding (Major UPDATE) *see below
Version: 3.5.1 coding (Product XML file updated)
Version: 3.0 XEON Player (Shuffle disabled) *Player Only Package* added.

Fully compatible and tested on vBulletin 3.6.0, 3.7 and up.

No example tracks are included in this version.

*IMPORTANT: About version 3.6!!*
If you have installed this modification prior to the latest version 3.6, it is recommended that you update to the latest version 3.6 immediately. Older versions contain a Security Hole in the admin section. All database errors have been fixed, special thanks to Code Monkey.

[high]External Data Pull[/high]
This modification is designed to pull data from internal and external servers. Check that you enter full urls to pull external data or the modification will fail to read.

[high]Features:[/high]

• Can hold upto 500 mp3 tracks (5 playlists with 100 tracks in each)
• Automatically cuts off access to playlists if 100 tracks are reached
• All track data held in database
• Volume & Pan(balance) Controls
• Add mp3's through AdminCP or via Popup
• PM system notifcation of new tracks submitted
• Edit/Delete/Approve/Deny tracks via AdminCP
• Usergroup Permissions for adding tracks and viewing of player
• Multi-functional display on mp3 player
• WOL Enabled - see who's using the mp3 player
• Stream and Buffer parameters per track
• Track pre-loading on display

This version is not compatible with the XML driven vbMp3 Player I released awhile ago (you may uninstall or leave in, as this version uses renamed files). The player, and all code have been changed, and now fully utilizes the vBulletin AdminCP for settings, mp3 playlist management, usergroup permissions.

[high]Known Issues:[/high]
None

UPDATING:
Overwrite all files with the new package XEON Mp3 Player v4.0.0
Import the Product XML file using the vBulletin Product Manager. Go to Mp3 Player Management and update settings and Save.

Template edit:
(required on new install or upgrade, unless you have installed other products from us.).
In the headinclude template -
Find:

<script type="text/javascript" src="clientscript/vbulletin_global.js?v=$vboptions[simpleversion]"></script>

Above add:

<script type="text/javascript" src="clientscript/flashobject.js"></script>

If this line of code already exists then DO NOT ADD IT!

End of Update


MAIN INSTALLATION

Installation:
Upload the contents of the ?Upload folder? to your forum root. Import the ?product-mp3player.xml? file via ?Plugins & Products? ? Manage Products ? Import Product in your AdminCP. Press F5 or refresh your browser window to view the Mp3 Player Management menu. Once you install this version make sure you Update the MP3 Management settings and click SAVE, failure to do so will result in an error if you enable the custom PM notification system.

Template Edits:
These edits are based on the default vBulletin style, you may need to change if you have a custom style.


AdminCP -> Styles & Templates -> Navigation / Breadcrumb Templates -> navbar

Find:

<td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="calendar.php$session[sessionurl_q]">$vbphrase[calendar]</a></td>

After add:

<!-- Mp3 Player Launch -->
<if condition="$show['member']">
<td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="javascript:NewWindow=window.open('$vboptions[bburl]/mp3playerindex.php?do=viewmp3playerpopup','newWin','width=500,height=500,left=0,top=0, toolbar=No,location=No,scrollbars=1,status=No,resizable=No,fullscreen=No');
NewWindow.focus(); void(0);">vbMp3 Player</a></td>
</if>
<!-- End Mp3 Player Launch -->

Now, navigate to AdminCP -> Usergroups -> Usergroup Manager ? adjust usergroups permissions as required. Default is all usergroups have no access.

You now have the vbMp3 XEON player installed!

[high]Update notifications can only be sent out if you have clicked 'INSTALL'.[/high]

More players will available shortly.

Enjoy!

[MissKalunji]

Whats : MP3 Sound Buffer?

[kylek]

First off, thanks for this player, looks and works great.

My question has to do with the link showing when music is being played. I have my mp3's stored on another server which works great but at the same time I do not want members to know the link to the storage site as it deals with adult subject matter and is not suitable for all viewers. Is there a way to not have the info shown? See attached for what I mean:

Attachment 55048

[syrus.xl]

Originally Posted by kylek

First off, thanks for this player, looks and works great.

My question has to do with the link showing when music is being played. I have my mp3's stored on another server which works great but at the same time I do not want members to know the link to the storage site as it deals with adult subject matter and is not suitable for all viewers. Is there a way to not have the info shown? See attached for what I mean:

Thats not a problem, I'm sure we can fix that with a piece of javascript - nothing really major. That template I will be changing, so only the player will be showing nothing else. All adding of tracks, etc will be done from a dropdown menu in the navbar.

A number of updates and fixes will be released for this modification very shortly, taking into consideration all points raised.

[syrus.xl]

Originally Posted by MissKalunji

Whats : MP3 Sound Buffer?

Hi,

See this thread for details.

Setting the Stream & Buffer

[kylek]

Originally Posted by syrus.xl

Thats not a problem, I'm sure we can fix that with a piece of javascript - nothing really major. That template I will be changing, so only the player will be showing nothing else. All adding of tracks, etc will be done from a dropdown menu in the navbar.

A number of updates and fixes will be released for this modification very shortly, taking into consideration all points raised.

Thank you, that would be great as the other server is hardly used and is perfect for storage.

Heres another dumb question, is it possible to have more than 5 playlists? So instead of 5 of 100 you could have 10 of say 20. Thinking that members could submit their own playlists and have the option of listening to a specific playlist instead of having it on to go through all tracks on one play list. I have some long time good active members and it would be a bonus for them to have the ability to have their own play list. Just wondering?

[syrus.xl]

Originally Posted by kylek

Thank you, that would be great as the other server is hardly used and is perfect for storage.

Heres another dumb question, is it possible to have more than 5 playlists? So instead of 5 of 100 you could have 10 of say 20. Thinking that members could submit their own playlists and have the option of listening to a specific playlist instead of having it on to go through all tracks on one play list. I have some long time good active members and it would be a bonus for them to have the ability to have their own play list. Just wondering?

The current player (Xeon) is only designed for 5 playlists, the internal player coding sets various parameter for tracks per playlist. Hence, it cannot be just changed, to 10 or 20 buttons - it would require major alterations to the database for playlist control and settings. Virtually all the current files would require updating.

We also have planned the 'vbE-Center', this will be a commercial project since it will be able to play mp3's, stream radio and have a sliding screen for video viewing. This is a huge project, and will have many features never seen before. We already have the video side working, and planning the radio stream next. It also allows uploading of videos.

[JMH11788]

Originally Posted by syrus.xl

The current player (Xeon) is only designed for 5 playlists, the internal player coding sets various parameter for tracks per playlist. Hence, it cannot be just changed, to 10 or 20 buttons - it would require major alterations to the database for playlist control and settings. Virtually all the current files would require updating.

We also have planned the 'vbE-Center', this will be a commercial project since it will be able to play mp3's, stream radio and have a sliding screen for video viewing. This is a huge project, and will have many features never seen before. We already have the video side working, and planning the radio stream next. It also allows uploading of videos.

WOOT! When will vbE-Center beta be released?!?!?

[MissKalunji]

Originally Posted by syrus.xl

Hi,

See this thread for details.

Setting the Stream & Buffer

Thanks!


when i click on the player it comes out as a blank page...what am i missing?

[syrus.xl]

Originally Posted by MissKalunji

when i click on the player it comes out as a blank page...what am i missing?

If the flash movie is not showing it can be one of two things:

1. The xeon_mp3_beta.swf file is not in the root of your forum directory

or

2. The flashobject.js is not in the root of the forum directory

The popup template calls the flashobject.js file to invoke the main swf, therefore if either are missing or not readable, then it will fail to load.

Also, note you have Usergroup permissions set correctly, and the Mp3 Player Management is set to 'On'. More than likely it will be one of the aforementioned files.

[MissKalunji]

Originally Posted by syrus.xl

If the flash movie is not showing it can be one of two things:

1. The xeon_mp3_beta.swf file is not in the root of your forum directory

or

2. The flashobject.js is not in the root of the forum directory

The popup template calls the flashobject.js file to invoke the main swf, therefore if either are missing or not readable, then it will fail to load.

Also, note you have Usergroup permissions set correctly, and the Mp3 Player Management is set to 'On'. More than likely it will be one of the aforementioned files.

*DOH!* i could swear i've turned it on THanks! and please keep me in your contact for the paid version!!

Thanks for all your help