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GRPS: Groups Commune 2.0.x · **Released**: 09-22-2006

Welcome ladies and gentleman, this is the release thread for GRPS, an interactive groups commune. I hope you enjoy this release and i sincerely hope it provides everything to your community in which you're looking for.

What is it?
It's a groups commune. The original idea is that forums with lots and lots of forums on the front-page suck, as a result i thought most of the conversation was rather obscure in regards to what the forums were trying to achieve, so it'd be nice to have that all going on elsewhere, not detracting away from the content and stopping your front-page from looking like a car crash.

Features?

Groups Home
- Groups Activity List
  - Newest Groups
  - Most Popular Groups
  - Largest Groups
- Category List
- Group Search by Title
- Group Sort by Alphabetical Title, Categories, Member Count
- Users can create groups
- Admin switch to moderate groups or not
  - Admin CP access to moderation panel
Groups Page
- Posts since last visit notification
- Group Info
  - Group Leader shown with avatar
  - Category
  - Type
    - Groups can be listed as public, private or hidden
  - Start Date
  - Member count
  - Post count
- Group Desciption
  - Shows group title
  - Shows random image
  - Shows group information set by group leader
- Groups Thread List (Forum)
  - Status Icon
  - Title
    - Threads use postbit as per the forums
  - Thread Author with avatar and time that the thread was started
  - Last reply with avatar, username and time that the last reply was posted
  - Post New Thread Button
    - Groups Members can create threads
- Newest Members
  - Shows five newest members
  - Link to view all members
    - Shows all members of the group
- Group Options
  - Users can join/leave groups
    - PM Notification for group leaders upon join requests (when moderation enabled).
    - PM Notification for of acceptance or refusal.
  - Users can send invites to other users via PM
Groups Thread
- Groups Info Box (see above for more info)
- Group Description box (see above for more info)
- Newest Members List (see above for more info)
- List of groups posts using forums postbit
- Pagination using native vBulletin pagination
- Group Leader/Moderation Options
  - Open/Close Thread
  - Stick Thread
  - Delete Thread
- Users have the ability to report posts
- Moderators have the ability to view IP and host.
Group Leader Options
- Groups Management
  - WYSIWYG Editor
  - Reason for editing box
  - Group Options
    - Private Posts
    - Only group leader can make threads
    - Moderate Members
    - Show group text edit details
    - Hide group image on group pages
    - Hidden Group
      - This option is only available to admins
- Group Members Moderation
  - Ability to accept or deny new members
Postbit Integration
- View Users Groups
User Control Panel (Integration)
- List of groups appears in usercp in order of the last post
Administrator Options
- vBulletin Options
  - Turn groups on or off
  - Groups Limit Per User
  - Posts Per Page (threads)
  - Check Forum Activity Posts
  - Check Forum Activity Time
  - Number of Random Images
  - Turn email notification of new groups on/off
- Usergroup Options
  - Can view groups
  - Can create groups
  - Can join groups
  - Can post messages in groups
  - Can edit messages in groups
  - Can delete messages posted in groups
  - Numbers of groups usergroup can join limited
  - Can moderate groups
    - See above for more info
  - Can view IP Addresses
- Category Editor
  - Edit
    - Edit cat id (please not this can ef up your show)
    - Edit cat title
    - Edit cat description
  - Add
    - New Cat Title And Description
- Groups Editor
  - Search for group by id
    - Edit
      - Title
      - Desciption
      - Categoryid
      - Group leader id
      - Private Posts
      - Moderate Members
      - Hidden group

Special Thanks to harry1951, without his help testing and his recommendations, this would've never ended up the way it did.

Honestly, i can't think of anything else, if you appreciate the work gone into this mod, please donate (in GBP)

(right click open in new window)

Hopefully you all appreciate that i just relaunched my site and rather than soak up the atmosphere there or go out drinking i came to release this tonight.

Screens below, rest to your right

Please note this mod does work with 3.5.x

PLEASE DO NOT JOIN MY SITE IN A BID TO PLAY WITH IT OR HAVE A LOOK AT IT FURTHER, MY SITE IS SOMETHING I VALUE FOR BEING SOMEWHERE I CAN CHILL AT, IT'S NOT A TEST SUITE OR DEMO!

Bug Fixes

Groups v2.0.0 RC1b.zip: fix regarding incorrect table prefixes in index.php and editpost.php
Groups v2.0.0 RC2.zip: fix regarding incorrect table prefixes in functions_grps.php and class_grps.php. also fix regarding installation instructions.
Groups v2.0.0 RC3.zip: fix regarding inability to get to create groups page. updated simplified instructions, sadly still not cool html ones and also added ability to delete groups, delete categories and of course the menu options to get to these.
- Groups v2.0.0 RC3b.zip: fix regarding joining and leaving group depreciated function error added uninstaller to the zip at http://www.yoursite.com/groups/tools...p?do=uninstall
- Groups v2.0.0 RC3c.zip: fix regarding edit being stated as 70's on group stages, requires re-installtion of the plugin only.
Groups v2.0.0 RC4.zip: various bug fixes and new general setting, please reupload all files and then reinstall the product.
Groups v2.0.0 RC5.zip: bug fixes regarding fixing links to forums being broken and forcing redirects for create group outcomes.
Groups v2.0.0 RC6.zip: various bug fixes including table prefixes in admincp, invitations system now features in-line erroneous username fall-back and clean up regarding broken images in viewthread.php
Groups v2.0.0 RC7.zip: bug fixes including missing phrases and missing 'noavatar.gif for group leader on groups info.
Groups v2.0.0 RC8.zip: various bug fixes including missing phrases, smilies not working. new function to turn of new group moderation. form now working on print_no_permission page (thanks Adrian) and something else i forgot.
Groups v2.0.0 RC9.zip: fixes two spelling mistakes, moves viewthread.php string_replacements to admincp and simplifies the installer experience. (yeah i thought there'd be more to it too).
- Groups v2.0.0 RC9b.zip: re-fixes two spelling mistakes, fixes a viewthread.php string_replacement via the admincp and turns the default random image count down to that of which is provided.
Groups v2.0.0 RC10.zip: optimises some of the code, cuts down on queries in exchange for additional joins and now forces compatibility in groups/viewthread.php with vBulletin options. also adds new option in admincp in order to make usercp listing work better out of the box.
Groups v2.0.0 RC11.zip: fixes a problem with avatars not displaying correctly in thread listing and also optimises the code in membership.php
Groups v2.0.0.zip: adds and array_merge to the code and smilie popup fixed. now features hooks for plug-in 'easability'. uCS integration moved to external plugin too.
Groups v2.0.1.zip: removes one hook, fixes problem with membership.php, fixes problem editgroup.php not remembering options and fixes avatar problem.
Groups v2.0.2.zip: various bug fixes (like missing pagenavs, more elegant removal of reputation button and infraction button and php notices), one or two new features (like intuitive page titles) and now fully phrased.
Groups v2.0.3.zip: bug fix regarding now being able to select categories. includes a new feature which is basically pagination for the thread listings.
Groups v2.0.4.zip: bug fix regarding not being able to moderate group memberships.
Groups v2.0.5.zip: bug fix regarding those introduced via 2.0.4, new features such as double post prevention disable, admins can override privacy settings, usergroup permission text more intuitive and end-user usability increased with modification to threadbit on groups.php. group leaders can now kick users from there groups.
Groups v2.0.6.zip: bug fix including report, missing edit button and other misc small bugs, new features such as disable hidden groups, allow mods to see private groups, and resign from group handing off to another user.
Groups v2.0.7.zip: bug fix including fixing post counts, thread goto's and fatal php errors.
Groups v2.0.8.zip: bug fix regarding inability to delete posts, problem with editing posts and other misc errors.
Groups v2.0.9.zip: various bug fixes including wywiwyg error, admin cp error and redirect/goto errors.
- Groups v2.0.9b.zip: fixes problem with upgrade4.php
Groups v2.0.10.zip: various bug fixes including acknowledging renamed modcp and admincp dir's also adds option regarding removing of posts at group exit/kick.
Groups v2.0.11.zip: various bug fixes including security/privacy fixes.
Groups v2.0.12.zip: permission bug fixed.
Groups v2.0.13.zip: various bug fixes including ability to ignore members in groups and newreply bug.

Kaelon · #**1792** 08-13-2007, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sabret00the

Why lie?

I said and it's written clearly in my sig, i only provide private support for money via paypal. you wanted private support thus pay otherwise wait like everyone else until i find time, better yet read the thread and see that most of the problems have been previously discussed and solution provided. where one hasn't been i will provide one when i get time and considering you're not willing to pay me to make time, be patient.

People i only have so much time during any one day, and when i do get free time, most of it is going into 3.0, this is the same free time i dedicate to spending with friends, watching anime, movies, listening to music and relaxing. i apologise if you don't feel i'm not forthcoming enough with help in this thread, but at some point the priority had to change from providing support to building a better more evolved version. surely that's understandable.

Not to be a jerk or anything, but if this is true, you need to take off the "Supported" indicator on this hack. Usually, this indicates that the mod's author is willing to provide ongoing active service and support with their modification for anyone who asks for it, not for people who send him money.

I'm very much looking forward to 3.0.

sabret00the · #**1793** 08-13-2007, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fabsboards

Lie? All I did was report a bug and he asks for money.

This is the correspondence we had

Quote:

Originally Posted by sabret00the

Please note that i only provide help through PM at a charge. Should you like me to help you, you'll have to pay a fee through paypal. Please advise?

However please note that, number two was fixed in a file attached in the thread, number one however is an outstanding bug.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fabsboards

Two problems

1. I attempted to do a reply to a message using "Quote" and got the following error (I'm an Admin)

Quote:

...you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:

Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.

2. I attempted to delete a message and got the following error

Quote:

Database error in vBulletin 3.6.8:...

I like what I see. I'd be willing to pay for a professional version.

Now tell me where i'm telling you anything that wasn't previously stated in my signature?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaelon

Not to be a jerk or anything, but if this is true, you need to take off the "Supported" indicator on this hack. Usually, this indicates that the mod's author is willing to provide ongoing active service and support with their modification for anyone who asks for it, not for people who send him money.

You're not being a jerk, but the fact of the matter is, i've plugged countless hours into this mod, when i started getting my inbox flooded and IM's left right and centre for trivial matters, i decided that it was enough, anyone who really wants me to give one-on-one help should pay for it. To say i should remove the supported sign is ludicrous, i've kept an eye on this thread and no one is reporting problems that weren't already reported. i just didn't have the time it requires in order to provide the bug fix. as of yesterday i provided a bug fix to the last outstanding problem. Please tell me where i'm not providing support? the whole reason i have this thread is because i wanted to keep everything in one place. We're all admins, we all know how to search/read threads.

3.0 is already at least for me twice the product that 2.0 will ever be through any amount of modification and it's on that basis that i'm comfortable keeping support here at a minimum. i have this thread on 40 posts per page and for atleast 42 of those 44 pages, you'll see me providing support. I refuse to suddenly remove support tag, something of which i've provided because i refuse to continually search through the thread and link people back to the posts where there initial queries were handled. That time has been dedicated to updating and expanding the codebase for a future version.

Fabsboards · #**1794** 08-14-2007, 01:32 AM

It was a bug report, not a request for help.

Re-read what I sent you. I never once asked you to do anything. I simply reported a bug and the first thing you did was ask for money.

vitoreis · #**1795** 08-14-2007, 09:36 PM

Sabret00the provide us the support he can. All the bugs have been fixed... if you don't understand what is a free module is better to all if you uninstall GRPS.

( Sorry for the off-topic )

Fabsboards · #**1796** 08-15-2007, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vitoreis

Sabret00the provide us the support he can. All the bugs have been fixed... if you don't understand what is a free module is better to all if you uninstall GRPS.

( Sorry for the off-topic )

No, that is incorrect. Not all of the bugs have been fixed.

True, it's free. What does this have to do with anything? I reported a couple bugs!

DJDarknez · #**1797** 08-16-2007, 03:48 AM

OK, here we go...

I'm trying the install, but hitting a bit of a block.

I uploaded the files, adjusted the config.php file, and tried to run the installer (again). Got the 1060 error, which resembles this:

Database error in vBulletin 3.6.8:

Code:

Invalid SQL:

	ALTER TABLE `usergroup` ADD `grpspermissions` INT(10)  UNSIGNED DEFAULT 0 NOT NULL;

MySQL Error  : Duplicate column name 'grpspermissions'
Error Number : 1060
Date         : Wednesday, August 15th 2007 @ 11:30:24 PM
Script       : http://www.earthprowlers.com/groups/tools/grps_installer.php
Referrer     : 
IP Address   : .
Username     : .
Classname    : vb_database

A quick search through this thread showed that since it was already installed, this part seemed to be done. Alrighty then. I installed the product via the AdminCP. Set the GRPS to active "parallel to forums" to yes since I have my forums in the root dir.

I went to .com/groups and viewing the source got me this:

Code:

Database error in vBulletin 3.6.8:

Invalid SQL:

		SELECT 
			userfield.*, usertextfield.*, user.*, UNIX_TIMESTAMP(passworddate) AS passworddate,
			IF(displaygroupid=0, user.usergroupid, displaygroupid) AS displaygroupid,
			language.phrasegroup_grps AS phrasegroup_grps,
			language.phrasegroup_global AS phrasegroup_global,
			language.options AS lang_options,
			language.languagecode AS lang_code,
			language.charset AS lang_charset,
			language.locale AS lang_locale,
			language.imagesoverride AS lang_imagesoverride,
			language.dateoverride AS lang_dateoverride,
			language.timeoverride AS lang_timeoverride,
			language.registereddateoverride AS lang_registereddateoverride,
			language.calformat1override AS lang_calformat1override,
			language.calformat2override AS lang_calformat2override,
			language.logdateoverride AS lang_logdateoverride,
			language.decimalsep AS lang_decimalsep,
			language.thousandsep AS lang_thousandsep
			
		FROM user AS user
		LEFT JOIN userfield AS userfield ON (user.userid = userfield.userid)
		LEFT JOIN usertextfield AS usertextfield ON (usertextfield.userid = user.userid) LEFT JOIN language AS language ON (language.languageid = IF(user.languageid = 0, 1, user.languageid)) 
		
		WHERE user.userid = 1;

MySQL Error  : Unknown column 'language.phrasegroup_grps' in 'field list'
Error Number : 1054
Date         : Wednesday, August 15th 2007 @ 11:31:11 PM
Script       : http://www.earthprowlers.com/groups/
Referrer     : 
IP Address   : 
Username     : 
Classname    : vb_database

A quick search through this thread those that "1054" means I have to run the installer...which gives me an SQL error...

halp?

Fabsboards · #**1798** 08-16-2007, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJDarknez

OK, here we go...

I'm trying the install, but hitting a bit of a block.

I uploaded the files, adjusted the config.php file, and tried to run the installer (again). Got the 1060 error, which resembles this:

Database error in vBulletin 3.6.8:

Code:

Invalid SQL:

	ALTER TABLE `usergroup` ADD `grpspermissions` INT(10)  UNSIGNED DEFAULT 0 NOT NULL;

MySQL Error  : Duplicate column name 'grpspermissions'
Error Number : 1060
Date         : Wednesday, August 15th 2007 @ 11:30:24 PM
Script       : http://www.earthprowlers.com/groups/tools/grps_installer.php
Referrer     : 
IP Address   : .
Username     : .
Classname    : vb_database

A quick search through this thread showed that since it was already installed, this part seemed to be done. Alrighty then. I installed the product via the AdminCP. Set the GRPS to active "parallel to forums" to yes since I have my forums in the root dir.

I went to .com/groups and viewing the source got me this:

Code:

Database error in vBulletin 3.6.8:

Invalid SQL:

		SELECT 
			userfield.*, usertextfield.*, user.*, UNIX_TIMESTAMP(passworddate) AS passworddate,
			IF(displaygroupid=0, user.usergroupid, displaygroupid) AS displaygroupid,
			language.phrasegroup_grps AS phrasegroup_grps,
			language.phrasegroup_global AS phrasegroup_global,
			language.options AS lang_options,
			language.languagecode AS lang_code,
			language.charset AS lang_charset,
			language.locale AS lang_locale,
			language.imagesoverride AS lang_imagesoverride,
			language.dateoverride AS lang_dateoverride,
			language.timeoverride AS lang_timeoverride,
			language.registereddateoverride AS lang_registereddateoverride,
			language.calformat1override AS lang_calformat1override,
			language.calformat2override AS lang_calformat2override,
			language.logdateoverride AS lang_logdateoverride,
			language.decimalsep AS lang_decimalsep,
			language.thousandsep AS lang_thousandsep
			
		FROM user AS user
		LEFT JOIN userfield AS userfield ON (user.userid = userfield.userid)
		LEFT JOIN usertextfield AS usertextfield ON (usertextfield.userid = user.userid) LEFT JOIN language AS language ON (language.languageid = IF(user.languageid = 0, 1, user.languageid)) 
		
		WHERE user.userid = 1;

MySQL Error  : Unknown column 'language.phrasegroup_grps' in 'field list'
Error Number : 1054
Date         : Wednesday, August 15th 2007 @ 11:31:11 PM
Script       : http://www.earthprowlers.com/groups/
Referrer     : 
IP Address   : 
Username     : 
Classname    : vb_database

A quick search through this thread those that "1054" means I have to run the installer...which gives me an SQL error...

halp?

Don't expect to get any help, unless you're willing to pay through the nose.

I think it's time to either fork another branch, or start a new project.

0tolerance · #**1799** 08-16-2007, 10:18 AM

[Actually i think that sabret00the isnt a jerk.
Because i'd like to see some one else make this mod and then provide fixes for its errors..
so dont winge and just enjoy the mod.

ive found a problem on one of my boards..
i use vBadvanced and all the links in the groups section points to my forums, but if i manually type the add a group link it will work, so its nothing to do with anything else except this

which makes all the links point to www.exasco.info/forum/index.php?do=creategroup
instead of www.exasco.info/groups/index.php?do=creategroup

so if you or any one has an idea on how i can fix this, i could greatly appreciate it.

UPDATE:
This appears only to be a problem on a 3.6.2 board with vBadvanced installed on it.. works perfect with 3.6.8 and vBadvanced

0tolerance · #**1800** 08-19-2007, 01:02 AM

just to fasboards again.
create a mod and provide fixes for it then....

Sabret00the is a busy person and he stated before that he was busy and his spare time is used so he can have a life and not be a drone that works for every one all day.

He releases many updates, check the darn list.
his mod is excellent, if i was working a 9-5 job and then the time i had was used putting up with people like you, i'd ask for payment aswell.

and for 42 years old, you dont seam very mature.
what you have been saying about his mod is defamatory and if he really wanted he could take legal action against you for harrassment and bad mouthing his modifications.

so drop it, leave the thread and get a life.
if you or any one else doesnt like the mod, dont install it, if you have a problem that you need fixed because your board needs the mod, then a few $$ shouldnt bother you.

gforce75 · #**1801** 08-19-2007, 03:04 AM

great concept

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