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vBindex v2.1 · **Released**: 08-04-2002

[HIGH]vBindex v2.1[/HIGH]

This hack is **NOT** to be re-distributed or placed on website for download unless I give express permission.

Please read this post and the thread before asking questions. You may find that you question has already been answered. I will ignore posts which ask questions that have been asked several times already.

[HIGH]Latest Stable Version: 2.1[/HIGH]

Latest Avalible Version: 2.1 Final

[high]Using vB3?[/high]

Get vBindex 3.0.0 for vB3 Gamma/RC1 and above!

Version 1.x of this hack was done by el3m3nt, since then there have been many updates and fixes and as e3l3mnt is no longer updating this hack he has given me permission to re-release it (see Permisson.txt in the zip).

[HIGH]Features[/HIGH]

Latest Threads;
News & Polls (taken from a specified news and a poll forum), with vBcode, Smilies and news posters avatar;
Quick User CP Links in the menu when logged in;
Shows online and offline buddies when logged in;
Very easy to customize, just edit/add templates;
Intergtared Welcome Panel;
Capable of operating a multi-paged site;
Usergroup based viewing permissions;
Will work 100% outside of your forums directory;
[HIGH]*NEW*[/HIGH] Fully integrated into the Admin CP, change all options there!
[HIGH]*NEW*[/HIGH] Fully integrated Shoutbox (this hack is a prerequsit);
[HIGH]*NEW*[/HIGH] Limit the length of news posts;
[HIGH]*NEW*[/HIGH] Reduced queries and cleaner code;
[HIGH]*NEW*[/HIGH] Switch vBindex on and off via the CP.

[HIGH]Demo Site[/HIGH]

A standard demo of vBindex can be found here:

Currently Offline.

A customised demo of vBindex can also be found here:

Currently Offline.

[HIGH]Screenshots From v2.1[/HIGH]

vBindex Home Page
vBindex ACP Options
vBindex Usergroup Options
vBindex Update Counters

[HIGH]vBindex v2.1 Information[/HIGH]

[HIGH]Installation/Upgrade[/HIGH]

Upload vbi_install.php and select the relevent options.
If you wish to use the shoutbox then this hack is a prerequsit, and needs to be installed first, however if you do not require the shoutbox option disable it in the ACP, otherwise you will get DB errors.

[HIGH]Latest Bug Fixes[/HIGH]

None.

[HIGH]Download[/HIGH]

See the attachment on this post.

[HIGH]Credits[/HIGH]

vBindex 1.x by el3m3nt
Shoutbox by TWTCommish
Welcome Panel by trilOByte
News Code based on code by TECK
Poll PHP from vBPortal by wajones

[HIGH]Feature Requests[/HIGH]

If you have any requests for new features please post them in this thread and I will consider integrating them / creating an addon.

[HIGH]Addons[/HIGH]

I will support all addons for vBindex v2 that are either posted by myself or are included in the distribution zip file unless otherwise stated. I cannot guarentee that I can provide support on any other addons.

[HIGH]Support/Feekback[/HIGH]

Please provide me with any feekback you have on this hack, I will be continuing to support this hack here only, unless otherwise arranged. Should you have a question about this hack, please post it in this thread. Support will not be given via PM, Email or IM unless arranged, you will just be ignored.

Please click on the [HIGH]install[/HIGH] button if you use this hack.

French templates have been made for v2.0.1 (Note: vBindex 2.0.1 is no longer avalible), see this post for details.

todd.o.callen · #**1262** 12-19-2002, 05:06 PM

Another tiny question:

What is the default criterion for a thread to show up on in the threads view?

I have noticed that threads that are in the news forum do not show in the threads view unless they are move/redirects. I think I want all approved threads to show, even though this will cause redundancy. I also just posted a new thread into a non-news forum, and it didn't show in threads, even though many others are popping up.

How should I tweak the query?

NTLDR · #**1263** 12-19-2002, 05:21 PM

If you mean the latest threads block then threads in the news, poll and redirects shouldn't show up. You just need to edit them out of the WHERE clause in the threads query.

todd.o.callen · #**1264** 12-19-2002, 05:31 PM

Thanks! Sounds pretty easy.

Is it hard to add and apply a new template? I want to add a links section below the news but above the footer, and it will have a lot of form/dropdown code, so I wanted to keep it separate if possible? Am I too lame at this point to attempt it?

colicab-d · #**1265** 12-19-2002, 05:43 PM

i think its sad that u got that pissed over something so trivual in the first place.. also i think that no one ever said u had to provide full support theres other folk who have installed this hack and had problems who are more than happy to help folk.

NTLDR · #**1266** 12-19-2002, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by colicab-d
i think its sad that u got that pissed over something so trivual in the first place.. also i think that no one ever said u had to provide full support theres other folk who have installed this hack and had problems who are more than happy to help folk.

Who knows this hack better? Me or the other users? I think me. I ask that users read the thread as it cuts down on the amount of crap, usless, spam, duplicate questions etc in this thread. I esitimate that 80 odd percent of the thread is near useless now, due to the new version and the repeat questions. If people want help, here in this thread then I ask users follow my instructions, otherwise the thread will be closed, its as simple as that.

I ask that you don't waste any more space within this thread with pointless posts with no relevence to anything other than the fact you don't agree with the way I do support for this hack, which many, many users have been happy with.

NTLDR · #**1267** 12-19-2002, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by todd.o.callen
Is it hard to add and apply a new template? I want to add a links section below the news but above the footer, and it will have a lot of form/dropdown code, so I wanted to keep it separate if possible? Am I too lame at this point to attempt it?

If you want extra templates look at the bottom of the file where the left and right templates are done, just copy one of those lines and change the variable, either $left, $right and the name of the template. Make sure to add it to the $templatesused list at the top too

todd.o.callen · #**1268** 12-19-2002, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by NTLDR

...look at the bottom of the file where the left and right templates are done, just copy one of those lines and change the variable, either $left, $right and the name of the template. Make sure to add it to the $templatesused list at the top too

Which files are where $left and $right are done? I know the templates and the templates that use them. Also where is the $templatesused list?

Sorry I am such a noob :dead: !

NTLDR · #**1269** 12-19-2002, 07:10 PM

Its all done within vBindex.php search for $left to see how to declare the variable to use in the home template and how to say what template it relates to.

Make sure you add the template name to $templatesused right at the top of the file.

garoboldy · #**1270** 12-19-2002, 08:26 PM

LOL, colicab-d has the right idea. calm down its over with. either you are just some goofy kid or your an adult with issues...Its called getting over things. so try it. It may help you in the long run.

and besides, I never asked NTLDR for assistance just in general...

thanks

colicab-d · #**1271** 12-19-2002, 09:59 PM

ah horse feathers

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