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!

[cuphongle]

Originally Posted by syrus.xl

If you can specify where and when you are receiving the error, then we can help you.

Warning: mysql_query() [function.mysql-query]: Unable to save result set in /includes/class_core.php on line 354

[syrus.xl]

Originally Posted by AMG021

Hey i think i have found a bug. When the songs reaches it end it stops and crashes the whole browser. i have to then End task it Please fix this

There is a known bug in a single playlist only capable of holding 100 tracks per playlist, however this was fixed using a conditional in this version. The other bug with the player, relates to having only one song in a playlist - this causes the playlist, to loop in the actionscript which in turn causes an unstable script error.

[syrus.xl]

Originally Posted by cuphongle

Warning: mysql_query() [function.mysql-query]: Unable to save result set in /includes/class_core.php on line 354

What are you doing when this error appears? I haven't seen this before.

[AMG021]

Originally Posted by syrus.xl

There is a known bug in a single playlist only capable of holding 100 tracks per playlist, however this was fixed using a conditional in this version. The other bug with the player, relates to having only one song in a playlist - this causes the playlist, to loop in the actionscript which in turn causes an unstable script error.

ok So i have to add a second song to make it work ? Because currently i have one song in the player

[syrus.xl]

Originally Posted by AMG021

ok So i have to add a second song to make it work ? Because currently i have one song in the player

Yes... there must be at least 2 songs in playlist for the player to remain stable. The playlist is there for adding many songs, this bug was originally found in the first release using XML feeds, but since then most player bugs have been fixed by using PHP to control the player within its own limits.

By the time I have the vbE-Center ready, I hope to have all these bugs fixed in the main console, which is already in development stages.

[syrus.xl]

Originally Posted by Biggles

Well, Snake (and for Syrus too in response to his request for a fix), it can be a problem as follows:

My server had a PHP Memory Limit of 8MB, which I understand is fairly generous (some hosts allow only 2MB). But it was not enough to properly run vBSEO, as they themselves know because they advise a memory limit of 32MB. I ran vBSEO just fine for a few days but then things went a little haywire. One of the snags was 'white paging' on a 'do' command. The problem was resolved by modifying the ini.php - indirectly - my host ended up doing it for me, thank goodness.

Whether or not a low memory limit was causing Snake's white paging problem is uncertain without knowing more about his server limits.

I would emphasise that vBSEO is a favourite mod of mine and I value it greatly. But it does definitely need a PHP memory limit of 32 MB to run without snags. It occurred to me when I read Snake's white paging problem that his memory limit could be the problem rather than it being caused by the vbMP3Player - which has to be my second favourite mod. It's great, Syrus, thank you. My members use it all the time and think it is fantastic.

I hope this post will also explain my earlier post to the others who report no problem with vBSEO. It would depend, I think, on the PHP memory limit imposed by your host - but it can easily be resolved by having the limit lifted to 32 MB.

Sorry for the delay in responding - been very busy sorting out things on a brand new site being set up by my far better half.

Best wishes

Biggles

Thanks Biggles!

I know vBSEO can cause problems with some modifcations - and I've been informed by some users that the 'ioncube' version runs better than the 'Zend' version.

I might invest in vBSEO in the future, once I've released a few more mods, and got rid of all the little bugs from this version.

[syrus.xl]

Originally Posted by AMG021

ok So i have to add a second song to make it work ? Because currently i have one song in the player

It seems the player goes into a actionscript loop with only one song in any playlist. I have now found a fix for this and will add a new player later today.

However, the fix means disabling the 'Shuffle' feature, which is why the script becomes unresponsive, due to trying to shuffle a single track.

Physically, its not possible to randomize a single track.

So, later today I'll release a version which will not autoStart or shuffle tracks, with details why.

[syrus.xl]

For all those that have supported this hack and the older XML version, its your chance to show your appreciation. Please vote this hack for Mod of the Month during November - it does have some very tuff competition, but you never know what will happen, it's still early days yet.

Click here now to Vote for Mod of the Month [high](November 2006)[/high]

Well, it's worth a try!

[radarhunter]

i already did

[MissKalunji]

voted!