vBGarage v3.1.1 (now with GD-Lib support!)

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vBGarage v3.1.1 (now with GD-Lib support!)

Description
This hack will allow your users to create a virtual garage where they can store photos, details, etc.. about their vehicle (this can be modified to suit forums of other interests).

Latest Uploads will be displayed on Garage List.

Forum users can now leave comments in member garages.

Admin functions are available in the AdminCP.

This version contains the ability to limit access by usergroup(s). All templates are 100% XHTML Verified!

Information
Tested and developed on vB 3.0.0 Gold.

Requires
GD 2.0+ Library

Demo
http://www.sffba.net/forum/vbgarage.php?do=list (Temporary)

This hack, as like the rest of my hacks, are FREE. However, if you enjoy this hack and feel the need to donate something for my time you can do so by clicking the icon below:


*NOTE: Those who donate are explicitly granted permission to remove the "Powered by" information from the vBGarage footer.

*NOTE: When donating, please include your forum url. Thanks!

Version History
v3 - Initial release. Let's hope I don't have alot of entries here.
v3.0.1 - Added GD-Lib Support!
v3.1.0 - Added User Comments, Latest Uploads on Garage List, AdminCP Options
v3.1.1 - Added ability for Admin to "edit" users' garages. Use ImageCopyResampled(); over ImageCopyResized(); for better thumbnail quality.

Planned Features
- Multiple entries per user.
- Possible integration with Photopost/Coppermine/etc..

If you use this, please click

* Installation script by John

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UPGRADES

v3.1.0 -> v3.1.1 UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONS

v3.0.1 -> v3.1.0 UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONS

v3.0 -> v3.0.1 UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONS

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MODIFICATIONS/ADD-ONS

[high]1. Add "Who's Online" Location by magnus[/high]
[high]2. Organize Your vBGarage Templates by magnus[/high]
[high]3. Increase Thumbnail Image Quality (v3.1.1 and older) by magnus[/high]
[high]4. Alphabetize Garage List by magnus[/high]
[high]5. Add "Latest Uploads" to FORUMHOME by magnus[/high]
[high]6. EvilLS1's Timeslip Database Integration by SVTOA[/high]
[high]7. Installer/Uninstaller by Action-N[/high]
[high]8. vBulletin 3.0.5 Compatible Installer/Update by noppid[/high]

[djnth]

It seems like the new version will be out any time now...is everyone hyped?

[oly51]

Hopefully, it seems like I've been waiting forever for the multiple cars version....

[mawby]

Hi all,

I've got a problem with the thumbnails not displaying. Now I've read through this thread and the problem is not the normal one. Simply put, it works with some jpegs and not others, but I cannot figure out why. It seems pictures downloaded from a digital camera and resized using various photo programs don't always allow the thumbnail to be created, yet if we open the same image in MS Paint and save it without making any changes, then upload the file again, it will display the thumbnail perfectly! :ermm:

Has anyone else experienced this problem? The fact some display proves the mechanisum is working, but why some fail is a mystery. We are using PHP 4.3.8, and the GD libraries are what comes in the tin with PHP/Apache 2.

[joeychgo]

Originally Posted by oly51

Hopefully, it seems like I've been waiting forever for the multiple cars version....

Me too lol

[banshee]

Originally Posted by Rick Sample

The demo site is running a new, unrealesed version of this hack. I don't think their will be any future release with the multiple garage feature though, you may have to contact a good coder and have them develop something like the multiple car feature.


Good luck in your journeys.

So the new version coming out your saying won't have multiple cars? And the only way to get it is to get someone to code it? It seems to me the demo site built it are we able to get it from him?

Or would you be the good coder to contact?

[Rick Sample]

Originally Posted by banshee

So the new version coming out your saying won't have multiple cars? And the only way to get it is to get someone to code it? It seems to me the demo site built it are we able to get it from him?

Or would you be the good coder to contact?

I know they will release the new version soon and it will have multiple cars in it. Just found that out yesterday!

[djnth]

This is so exciting...the new vBGarage and vBAdvanced Gallery are both just days away!! WHOO HOO!!

[oldengine]

I'd sure like to get one of these going on my site. Problem is, there are all kinds of forces pulling one way and another. PhotoPost, vbadvanced and I detect two or three different versions right here in this thread.

What ever I end up with, will need to have an independent database from vbulletin with the photos stored in files on the hard drive. Be template driven, with extremely few php mods if any and not screw up vbindex. Be customizable - I will want an engine garage, not a car garage. And, yes we all have more than one engine, sometimes 20 or more. Although independent in the database, it must look and feel just like another one of the forums in the forum list. It will need to have a branding free option, even at a price.

I don't know if there's anything new in that stack, but it is definitely a HOT subject.

[BamaStangGuy]

Here is what we are working on getting done:

1. Searching Capabilities
2. Garage Ratings
3. Add "No Images" filler to the garage listings
4. Guests can view garages - Been done
5. Upload > 1 image at a time
6. Upload, or link to, videos/sound clips of their car
7. Notification sent to owner when comments are left (customizable so user can turn this feature off)
8. Subscribing to a garage for all members for when updates are made
9. User selected flag for which image to show as the Garage list thumbnail
10. Add some vehicle details to the main garage listing
11. Add in support for user ZIP code for searchability later
12. Add in ability to upload more than just JPG images (add support for gif, png, and bmp)
13. Featured Car Page
14. Multi-garage ability
15. Member level benifits for limits (paid member gets > storage limits, etc)
16. Look into improving the genned thumbnails

[joeychgo]

How about the ability to search by who updated their garage last?

Question: Are we going to be able to migrate the pics from our current garage to the new one?