viPortfolio 1.2.6 Beta Release

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viPortfolio Version 1.2.6
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This is our first hack. And not our last. We have spent a lot of time polishing it for stability and interface. Thanks for the patience and support so far.
We have installed and tested in vBulletin 2.2.6. For those with older versions, please post your results.

Credits:
VisibleImpact.com Administrative Director and author: TeddyBare69
VisibleImpact.com
Owner and Designer: sengerdw
Courages testers at vBulletin.org
hellsatan, stangpower, Christy, Sketch, NTLDR, Apok2002, Martin64


Description:
For those that need a separate interface in the user control panel to upload files - download this.

Features:[list=1][*]New profile navigation bar to view a portfolio/upload gallery[*]New profile navigation bar for members to change their portfolio/upload gallery[*]Admin and moderators may change descriptions and delete file configuration options maintained in admin control panel.[*]86 different file types support via either thumbnail or default icon view.[*]ImageMagick not needed![*]Display who uses their portfolio in the members list.[*]Support for vbHacker from Chen located at vbHacker 1.0.1 is included in the install.[/list=1]
Demo links:[list=1][*]Members list[*]Public Profile[*]Public Portfolio[/list=1]
Installation Instructions:

Extract the viPortfolio-1.2.6.zip file which will create a viPortfolio
subdirectory. Upload the directory to your root Web server directory where your forum code is located. From a Web browser run: http://{yourserver}/viPortfolio/install.php and follow the steps.

.: Remove the viPortfolio subdirectory after installation :.

We would appreciate any feedback regarding this hack. Interface, changes for future versions and so on. We will offer support for this hack - we will not be responsible for errors - as always, BACK UP YOUR data base.

We have spent a lot of time on this and all we ask is that our copyright notice remain in tact at the bottom of portfolio pages. Thanks!

Along with viPortfolio we are making use of a new install.php version 1.2.6. The install.php has not had the amount of testing that viPortfolio has. With that said we are looking for your assistance in notifying VisibleImpact.com of any error messages or difficulties you may have with the install.

*** Updated installer ****
I have totaly rewritten the installer to take out all the flash and make it a simple step by step install. Atleast I hope that is what it is It is definately worth trying.

viPortfolio v1.2.6 developed by: VisibleImpact.com

[Chris M]

Well I did that to start with...

But I got loads of parse errors, that werent parse errors if you understand...

init functions and all sorts were wrong...

Satan

[TeddyBare69]

I am creating directions on how to manualy install the viPortfolio. I don't know that this will make it simplier but it will make it easier to know what changes are made.

[DrkFusion]

WoW nice hack man, been waiting for long time
Thanks

Drk

[Chris M]

Yes please...

I am not fond of Automated scripts...Maybe it is my inefficiency with them and chmodding directories etc which caused the errors...

Satan

[stangpower]

No go

I would like to see this work.

[TeddyBare69]

stanqpower, how was it a nogo? What kinds of errors did you get?

[TeddyBare69]

Here is manual directions for viPortfolio install. I am not very good at the technical documentation. With these directions I am assuming that you are somewhat experienced with vbulletin and installing hacks.

Let me know of any questions or if I didn't put enough details in these instructions.

I hope this helps.

[Chris M]

Thanks...

I'll install very soon

Satan

[Warrior]

Originally posted by hellsatan
I am not fond of Automated scripts...
Satan

The great thing about the installer is that, when finished - it allows you to edit your templates/PHP and save the changes with in the install program. The only true automation is the database tables being created for you with an option to delete them as well.

Once the script is finalized, this will be a great interface authored by TeddyBare69. One that he could translate for other hacks we come up with... or other hacks vB owners would like to have "beautified." Taking the simple text instructions into the new millenium.

But we did find that some prefer to do all the work, and I do to. But... others will not install a hack if they have to do the integration. So this installer is an attempted to satisfy both forum owners.

Unfortunatly due to it's complexity... the installer's BETA state may take time to finish. But most can install with the simple text instructions. We knew some where waiting patiently for this... :smoke:

[stangpower]