Integration with vBulletin - vBLightbox

Hack Support

This hack is now discontinued - this means that while it will remain available for download and use, there will be no further updates, nor will support be provided as the thread is no longer monitored.

Please click Mark as Installed if you are using this hack.

NOTE: I have marked this hack as Re-usable Code - This means that code from this hack may be used in other hacks, which can ONLY be released on official vB sites that use Jelsoft's verification system to verify your vBulletin license status, and as long as I am credited in your hack.


vBulletin Version Compatibility

This has been tested on an unmodified v3.6.5 forum, so as long as the templates have not been modified too much, then this should work with no alterations needed in the plugins. This has also been installed on my forum which is heavily modified.


What Does This Hack Do?

It is a port/update of my v3.5.x hack available here, apart from the fact that there a hell of a lot more locations that this effect works (only worked on SHOWTHREAD page in v3.5.x version).

vBLightbox is based on a script by Lokesh Dhakar from http://www.huddletogether.com/, the script I am using is available here.

NOTE: You do not have to download the script above as it is already included in my hack.

This hack integrates the script in with vBulletin and uses a custom BBCode (in this case my custom IMGW tag) to display a full size overlay picture with a nice expanding image of a reduced size picture.

The Demo has now been removed, as I do not have this hack installed anymore.

This is NOT the same hack that Ntfu2 has posted here. His differs from mine as his has file edits and affects attachments.

My hack concerns images posted using my custom BB Code and has no file edits at all.

I hope you enjoy this hack as much as I have enjoyed creating it.

Locations that this effect works and you can use the IMGW tag:

• FAQ - Show BB Codes
• edit post
• show thread
• show single post
• new pm
• show pm
• preview pm
• signature
• signature preview
• profile (if signature is enabled)

Known Issues

The AJAX Quick Edit still does not work with this hack installed.
(with AJAX Quick Edit enabled it works everywhere but SHOWTHREAD, which is a major problem and why it needs turning off, see Installation instructions)
NOTE: This will never be fixed, as this hack is now obsolete, so please do not ask.


Installation Instructions

Download the zip file, unzip and follow the install or upgrade instructions.

Note: There is no upgrade path from my v3.5.x version, you have to uninstall that one first (including files and custom BB Code) before installing this one.


Version History

v1.02 - Tuesday 10th April 2007
-- Final release
-- Removed: 3 Non-Functioning Plugins

v1.01 - Monday 9th April 2007
-- Changed: 1 Plugin

v1.00 - Saturday 7th April 2007
-- Initial Release


Show Your Appreciation

Although not required, if you have enjoyed the benefits of this hack, and would like show your appreciation for my efforts, then please feel free to click on the Support Developer link and donate any amount you feel is appropriate.

[TWTCommish]

Same thing here: love the idea, but like the other hack, I simply can't use it if it breaks Quick Edit. That's too convenient a feature to sacrifice for aesthetics.

[liljimmy]

Little bizarre. Installed as the instructions said. When I use the bbcode to post an image, it doesn't work. However, when I click on the "preview post" button, the vblightbox works just fine. The minute I submit my post, the special effects don't happen. Any ideas?

[Quantnet]

Click installed to keep an eye on the future update.

Will install when there are some workaround with Quick Edit

[subzero06]

i get an error when importing product
im using 3.6.4

PHP Code:

Fatal error: Cannot redeclare class vs_hhr_engine in /home/*****/public_html/******/includes/functions_warning.php on line 0 


[Phooey]

Neat. :up:

[Luky]

Looks sicker then a hospital! Cheers mate!

[klaush]

Originally Posted by liljimmy

Little bizarre. Installed as the instructions said. When I use the bbcode to post an image, it doesn't work. However, when I click on the "preview post" button, the vblightbox works just fine. The minute I submit my post, the special effects don't happen. Any ideas?

Yep, the same here.

[Luky]

Originally Posted by klaush

Yep, the same here.

Me three!

[Mosh]

Originally Posted by croportal

is this works with the images attached to the forum

i have hundred of pcitures uploaded from upload from my forum and i wonder if will this work if you click to the picture

dbirosel is right, it does not work with attachments.

[Mosh]

Originally Posted by liljimmy

Little bizarre. Installed as the instructions said. When I use the bbcode to post an image, it doesn't work. However, when I click on the "preview post" button, the vblightbox works just fine. The minute I submit my post, the special effects don't happen. Any ideas?

Originally Posted by klaush

Yep, the same here.

Originally Posted by Luky

Me three!

Try out v1.01 which I just uploaded which should sort your problems out, just follow the upgrade instructions.

Let me know