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Please note that I can no longer support this project. Primarily as it is designed for vb3.0.x and I no longer use that version (im obviously on vb3.5x ). There is a version for vb3.5 however its a commercial script. This project is left here for the community. ----------------------- HowdA All. The GAS3 system is a comprehensive article system that completely integrates into vB3. News:
Originally, I looked into other article systems to integrate with my forums but just got irritated over and over again as I found the other offering out there very limiting for my needs. I wanted to use my members usergroup permissions, the search facility (so when someone did a search for 'bob' both articles AND threads appeared on one page), I also wanted wysiwyg editing and vBs attachment system. Well, I accomplished 99% of my needs with the Geek Article System 2.0 Why 3.0? While the 2.0 was fine for my needs, many users began asking for a far more complex system that took the beauty of 2.0 and added popular features in the other article systems. Here are the features in a nutshell:
Change log 13.05.05 - updated to 3.52 All this does is update GAS for the GAL4.0 integration. To update, simply replace your existing functions_geekarticles.php with the one in the latest package. 18.3.05 - updated to 3.51 This really just fixes a couple of mega minor bugs. Added new default icon per forum functionality (see readme) Wrote a real README. Wrote a seperate 3.5x upgrade script. Users of 3.5x should run admincp/gas3_upgrade.php 16.3.05 - updated to 3.50 Loads of new features and a new installer that makes the file changes for you. New forumdisplay Uploading of images for your header Synopsis box yadayadayda 10.2.05 - updated to 3.02 Fixed typo in readme (step 2.6 referenced $articlebyline instead of $GAS_byline). This bug fixes the disappearing byline when editing an article. To upgrade - edit your editpost template and search for $articlebyline then replace it with $GAS_byline Importers I have made an importer for v3articles. Technically speaking, you dont have to strictly have GAS3 installed to use the importer (though it is ideal). What it does is essentailly import v3articles, comments, ratings, and attachments into existing forums as new threads, replies, threadratings, and post attachments. The idea is that you install GAS3, create the forums to house your articles, and then import your existing v3articles into them (but as I said, you can simply import v3articles into normal forums without having GAS3 installed). There is also a rollback feature in case you change your mind or experience a problem with the import. Your v3articles installation isnt touched. In fact, no v3articles are harmed in the process Known issues:
http://www.thenailgeek.com/showthread.php?t=11287 http://www.thenailgeek.com/showthread.php?t=8801 - pages with comments (click View Comments to see comments only) Difficulty - EASY Time - about 5 minutes File modifications? a few but now all done automatically for you Change log: Updated to 3.01 Feb 7th Fixed a couple template errors and minor readme instructions Instructions Click install. I have busted my butt over the past few weeks to do this and all I ask is that you click install if you use it
I would therefore backup your DB, your styles, and any of the files the README asks you to change. nJoy Show Your Support
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As an update: I have finished the image uploading and also a new admin page for all the settings. I am looking at the possability of including an image gallery for the image header upload Also - Looks like we are up for Hack of the month. Go vote if you get a second *end shameless plug. |
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Congratulations on your nomination! It's richly deserved.
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The new layout looks good for both, look forward to seeing them.
One feature I would like to see is the ability to post articles as another user (admin only of course) as sometimes they submit them in word documents so they can spell check etc. Other ideas: Admins / moderators get a PM or email on new article posting to allow them to go check it over or validate it if its in moderation queue. The posting rules at the base of articles should be article relevant and not the default thread rules. Proper spacing/padding in the sidebar, it doesn't seem to have any. Option to remove sig (already covered I believe) Ability to toggle it between articles/reviews system (would toggle the phrases id guess) If above is added then some form of scoring for the review to give the product a score (e.g 8/10) possibly with up to 5 custom score fields and an overall score. Keep up the good work, the others pale in comparison |
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Wow, love some of these suggestions.
One feature I would like to see is the ability to post articles as another user (admin only of course) as sometimes they submit them in word documents so they can spell check etc. Doable. Ill see if I can get this into next release. Admins / moderators get a PM or email on new article posting to allow them to go check it over or validate it if its in moderation queue. Already done thanks to vB (just check the modeation options in your forum manager). The beauty of being built on vB The posting rules at the base of articles should be article relevant and not the default thread rules. True. i will look into this. Proper spacing/padding in the sidebar, it doesn't seem to have any. Between the sidebar and article? Ill check that out. Option to remove sig (already covered I believe) Youre right, we did (but I forgot)... Ill sort that for next release Ability to toggle it between articles/reviews system (would toggle the phrases id guess) Hmmm. This could be slightly tough though as off the top of my head, you would need a conditional around each phrase. Hmmm. Then again. Who says that we have to use vbphrase? I guess I could pull a variety of phrases from the system, choose a particluar one, then push it into $GAS_phrase. (Just wondering alound). THat may be very doable and very cool. If above is added then some form of scoring for the review to give the product a score (e.g 8/10) possibly with up to 5 custom score fields and an overall score. hmmm. let me mull that over. You dont think the standard rating works? toodles |
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The only option I would love to see is A to Z categories across the top, but you already knew about that one Geek.
The way I plan to use this is to have hundreds of reviews, and A to Z would make it so much easier. EDIT: Oooh, remembered the other one. An integration between this hack, and the auto linker hack. Where if an article is created, it automatically submits the article title/url into the auto linker system. You know about that one too, Geek. I think? haha |
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Example (software) Presentation: 9/10 Ease Of Use: 8/10 Value For Money: 9/10 Overall: 9/10 If you wanted to be really fancy these could be percentage bars You getting what I mean now? |
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Of course, if it's an add-on that won't display unless we enable it, why not? |
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I've come across another problem when using page breaks ([BREAK] in my case), on a new article I just added, the ratings do not show on any page except for the last.
If I remove the page breaks so it's a single page, it returns. Do any special characters used in articles cause problems? |
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