Profile Enhancements - iTrader 2.1.0 (Interim Release)

To hold people over until I get the full updated version with new features released, I'm posting this Interim version that has been tested / updated for vBulletin 3.7.x

There are no new features in this release, it is simply compatability updates and minor bug fixes. There are changes to both files & templates, but no changes to the iTrader tables.

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iTrader - A user feedback add-on for vBulletin 3.7.x
Copyright ?2004-2008 Jason Rabel, All Rights Reserved.
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Latest iTrader Verson: 2.1.0
vB Versions Supported: 3.7.x
Author: Jason Rabel
Contact: PM me here.
Site: EXTREME Overclocking
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Description:
iTrader for vBulletin has evolved from Trader Ratings for vB 3.0.x which evolved from Buy/Sell/Trade User Rating System for vB 2.x. This is a rating system for when members buy / sell / trade items from each other (presumably on a FS section of your forum). It is somewhat based on the honor system since there is no automatic way to truly tell if they did engage in a transaction. iTrader came about because it was a pain to try and maintain a single thread listing good / bad traders and so far has worked out quite well.

Features:

• Rate another member: Positive / Negative / Neutral
• Specify in each transaction: Buyer, Seller, or Trade
• Leave multiple comments about the deal
• Dates & IPs are all recorded to prevent abuse
• Specify a thread URL to the deal
• Advanced URL checking
• Display ratings over time
• Filter based on Buyer/Seller/Trade/or feedback they left for others
• Users can edit/delete ratings left for others (time based limitation)
• iTrader Admins can edit/delete anyone's ratings (just incase)
• PM notification when new rating or comment is left
• Per-usergroup permissions
• Lots of admin controllable options

Installation / Upgrade Info:
Read the included readme file, it explains everything.

Standard Disclaimer:
BACKUP YOUR DATABASE & FILES BEFORE IMPLEMENTING THIS HACK!!!

Donations:
This add-on will always be free, however your donations are kindly accepted and will help towards further development. The link is on the right under "The Developer" info.

[graham_w]

I've just upgraded to VB 3.8.0 without drama or problems with itrader. Just had to readd my template changes but otherwise all good

[WinnipegHeights]

If anyone needs help migrating from 1.0.2 (3.0.x) to 2.1.0 (3.5+).. Let me know! The script to migrate your old ratings over is very simple, and I can provide it to you if you'd like..

[pmkb]

Originally Posted by pmkb

Jason, I've got iTrader 2.0.1a installed on one of my forums and when strict URL checking is enabled, the system won't allow a moderator to modify any member ratings (they are not one of the members who started the referenced trade thread). The itrader_checkurl() function is always returning an invalid URL.

I checked the current 2.1.0 release and the function code did not change, so I assume the problem remains with the current version.

Any idea how I could modify the function so that moderators (super mods/admins) can modify ratings?

Is anyone else having this problem???

[gamerzhope]

first,

i tried to read through the post.. but honestly there just too many of them.

Can anyone please post in detail how to make it so that information about the user's trade status show below there name/avatar in the posts that they make.. and also a link to there itrader page..

i would really much appreciate it thanks!

[soundbarrierpro]

Originally Posted by gamerzhope

first,

i tried to read through the post.. but honestly there just too many of them.


Can anyone please post in detail how to make it so that information about the user's trade status show below there name/avatar in the posts that they make.. and also a link to there itrader page..


i would really much appreciate it thanks!

All the detail and instruction is in the download package. Read the readme, it's all there what templates to edit.

[acorndomains.co]

There are no upgrade instructions in the readme file, do I just overwrite everything?

[gamerzhope]

thanks i see that.. it shows this:

Two fields are added to the "user" table to facilitate rating usage pretty much anywhere you please within the forum. The two fields are:

    * itrader_total - iTrader Score (stored as an integer)
    * itrader_pcnt - Percent Positive Feedback (also stored as an integer)

Most likely you will want to add the score info to the postbit and/or postbit_legacy template(s),  MEMBERINFO, and memberlist_resultsbit template. Actual placement and style is entirely up to you, however here's a sample to get you started. Note that the MEMBERINFO & memberlist_resultsbit templates won't need the conditional around the text since you can't view a "guest" in those cases.

<if condition="$post['userid']"><div>iTrader: (<b><a href="itrader.php?$session[sessionurl]u=$post[userid]">$post[itrader_total]</a></b>)</div></if>

Additionally it would be wise to have some sort of link that is easily accessible to your members so they can view their own ratings. My suggestion would be to add some code in the navbar or usercp menu somewhere. If no userid is specified then the system defaults to the user's own iTrader page.

so in the templates.. postbit, postbit legacy, MemberInfo, and memberlist_resultsbit templates.. i just add this condition <if condition="$post['userid']"><div>iTrader: (<b><a href="itrader.php?$session[sessionurl]u=$post[userid]">$post[itrader_total]</a></b>)</div></if>

at the end of each template?

im just double checking for i mess up badly like i did in the past with other mods :S

thanks

[soundbarrierpro]

Originally Posted by gamerzhope

thanks i see that.. it shows this:

Two fields are added to the "user" table to facilitate rating usage pretty much anywhere you please within the forum. The two fields are:

    * itrader_total - iTrader Score (stored as an integer)
    * itrader_pcnt - Percent Positive Feedback (also stored as an integer)

Most likely you will want to add the score info to the postbit and/or postbit_legacy template(s),  MEMBERINFO, and memberlist_resultsbit template. Actual placement and style is entirely up to you, however here's a sample to get you started. Note that the MEMBERINFO & memberlist_resultsbit templates won't need the conditional around the text since you can't view a "guest" in those cases.

<if condition="$post['userid']"><div>iTrader: (<b><a href="itrader.php?$session[sessionurl]u=$post[userid]">$post[itrader_total]</a></b>)</div></if>

Additionally it would be wise to have some sort of link that is easily accessible to your members so they can view their own ratings. My suggestion would be to add some code in the navbar or usercp menu somewhere. If no userid is specified then the system defaults to the user's own iTrader page.

so in the templates.. postbit, postbit legacy, MemberInfo, and memberlist_resultsbit templates.. i just add this condition <if condition="$post['userid']"><div>iTrader: (<b><a href="itrader.php?$session[sessionurl]u=$post[userid]">$post[itrader_total]</a></b>)</div></if>

at the end of each template?

im just double checking for i mess up badly like i did in the past with other mods :S

thanks

Yes, just take your time and do one at a time. Always check your edits one at a time. Never do all at once. Make sure one works then move on to the next.

And for safe measure, I always copy the entire template contents and paste it into a notepad as a backup before I do any edits. This way if I do mess up and can't figure it out I don't have to revert and lose all my other template customizations.

[gamerzhope]

thanks i was able to figure it out and get it to show

[Digital Jedi]

Yes, just do an upgrade as you normally would with a product. Overwrite the files on your server and import the product Allow Overwrite set to Yes.