Avatar Hack: Categories & Usergroups

With this hack it is possible to use categories for avatars.

Latest version: 1.31 (9-29-2002)

Features:
- Tested with vBulletin 2.2.5, 2.2.6 RC, 2.2.6 Final
- categories can be activated and deactivated
- hide single categories general (v1.25.2)
- hide single categories on FAQ page (v1.25.2)
- sorting order of the categories (v1.25.2)
- browse custom avatars (v1.25.2)
- add multiple avatar categories (v1.25.2)
- avatar statistics (v1.25.2)
- Provide definite custom avatars also for other users (v1.30)
- category permissions (Usergroups) for each individual group adjustable
- all (global) categories permissions enabled/disable
- show up 'not categorized avatars' enable/disable
- hide empty categories
- category selection per select menue
- no select menue, if no categories or categories deactivated
- bug fixing in original member.php: "0 to 0 of 0" instead "1 to 0 of 0"
- show up 'no avatars available' instead nothing if 0 avatars
- replace avatar name by avatar filename (without file extension).
- upload/add: Set default Avatarname to Filename (without file extension)
- remove all avatar names.
- tip,if different minimum post settings for individual avatars in categories
- edit avatar option: with view of avatar / list of users (v1.25.2)
- mass move avatars
- move/remove selected avatars (v1.25.1)
- move/mass move in NEW category (v.1.25.2)
- dynamic display width: If number avatars on screen < display width then display width = number avatars
- screen name AND category name. if you select a screen name, then show up the screen name instead category name
- how many User use a definite Avatar (Control Panel) (v1.25.1)
- show up counter for avatars for each category in Control Panel
- show up counter for avatars in select menu (v1.25.1)
- if you do not have categories, nevertheless applicable
- categories for the FAQ page (Help-View on vBulletin) (v1.25.1)
- categories now also in Control Panel -> Users administration (v1.25.1)
- jump feature and CSS Navigation (Cascade Style Sheets), if you like.
- installation instructions are contained in sqltodos.php now (v1.25.2)

Updates 1.31 (9-29-2002):
- Bug fixed: New users (registration process) can choose avatars from not permitted or hidden categories.

Updates 1.30 (6-29-2002):
- Bug fixed: Page navigation is missing, if avatars are in a category between 100 and 249
- Faster statistics routine
- Provide definite custom avatars also for other users
- Small bug in user.php eliminated (if you use 'categories in Control Panel -> Users administration')

Updates 1.25.2 (6-09-2002):
- Tested with vBulletin 2.2.5, 2.2.6 RC, 2.2.6 Final
- Hide single categories general
- Hide single categories on FAQ page
- Sorting order of the categories
- Browse custom avatars (v1.25.2)
- Add multiple avatar categories
- Avatar statistics
- Modify avatars in Admin CP: move/mass move in NEW category
- Bug fixed: The same avatars from first category show up in every category.
- Bug fixed: SQL-Error in Admin CP, if the 'minimum posts' setting isn't a number.
- Bug fixed: If avatars are moved, the number avatars isn't actualized in the current category. (MSIE cache problem)
- Bug fixed: SQL-Error, if user avatar was deleted (Admin CP -> edit user avatar).
- Bug fixed: Remove deleted avatars in User settings in SQL DB (Admin CP).
- Smaller changes in avatar_categ.php
- The complete installation instructions, 'firststeps' and updateinfos are contained in sqltodos.php now. You must copy and execute only the file into your forums admin directory.

Updates 1.25.1 (5-27-2002):
- Bug fixed: User can call categories, which wasn't opened for the Usergroup.
- Total number avatars in a category (select menue).
- Categories now also for the FAQ page (Help-View on vBulletin) possible. e.g. Link
- Categories now also in Control Panel -> Users administration
- More options in Control Panel / Bug fixing in HTML Source
- How many Users use a definite Avatar (+list of Users) (CP).
- Adminlog function enabled (avatar_categ.php)
- Config/Admin-File (avatar_categ.php) for .php3 including now.

Updates 1.25:
- Adaptation to new version (2.2.5) in admin/index.php. @Syphin had already changed this - thx!
- Installation instructions enlarges.
- First steps after installation added. Please, read firststeps.txt!

Screenshots:
- Categories view
- FAQ Page
- Control Panel
- Edit Avatar
- Modify Avatars
- Add Categories
- Edit user avatar
- Avatar statistics

Installation:
- Read !readme.txt in ZIP-ARCHIV!
- Proceeding also for an update of a previous version so!

Download:

[Wifey]

I have installed this on my message board and it's working beautifully for the most part. Problem is - everytime I try to go to a different category, I can't see past the first page of those avatars. I go to 01 Moderators and click on page 2 and it automatically takes me back to the 2nd page of the first category that I can see - 00 Admin Emma. I'm running 2.3.4 - it works GREAT for the most part so I'm sure it's compatible, but has anyone with 2.3.4 hacked this in, encountered the problem, and fixed it? If so PLEASE help!

edit: I CAN see the avatars in each admin category, but for the regular member avatars they're all in one big group, just like others.

[Edison Chen]

I have tried to install this hack and being a newbie, I think I will tend to make some mistakes. Can someone help me figure out this problem? I've attached it as a screenshot. Apparently, the avatars are not showing up.

ETA: It's fixed. For those whose avatars are not showing up in the UserCP, go ahead and check out page 27 and you will get it.

[MarkL]

I did all the steps on page 27 and I'm still getting the problem where all the avatars show up, even in different categories. Can someone please help? I'm using 2.3.5. Thanks

[The Charmed One]

I am on 2.3.4 and i get this error

Database error in vBulletin 2.3.4:

Invalid query id specified
mysql error:

mysql error number: 0


The files all look correct and seems okay. What could this problem be from?

[Lexina]

Originally Posted by Bad_Madman

You were faster.

When I go into member.php and we are told to search for:

PHP Code:

$pagenav = getpagenav($totalavatars,"member.php?s=$session[sessionhash]&action=editavatar&perpage=$perpage"); 


I can't find it anywhere... I am using 2.3.5 version... so anyideas? I tried going on without it but the categories didnt show up in the userCP when I skipped that part.. Help?

[ZiRu$]

Originally Posted by Lexina

When I go into member.php and we are told to search for:

PHP Code:

$pagenav = getpagenav($totalavatars,"member.php?s=$session[sessionhash]&action=editavatar&perpage=$perpage"); 


I can't find it anywhere... I am using 2.3.5 version... so anyideas? I tried going on without it but the categories didnt show up in the userCP when I skipped that part.. Help?

its on 2 lines thats why you can't find it.....

just search for

PHP Code:

$pagenav 


[ZiRu$]

I'm using 2.3.5 and the hack works perfectly - but i had to install this fix for it to work good

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost....&postcount=394

[CFF Staff]

I'm running 2.3.5, any idea how I can get this to work for my version... Thanks.

[CFF Staff]

Alright. Version vbulletin 2.3.5 Needs assistance.
Hack installed good, when on page to edit or change avatar. The drop-down list of the avatar categories is displayed. However, when you click on it, it loads and nothing shows up. Please advise.

-Leo
www.thewbs-charmed.com

[Heazy]

does anyone have problems with this hack as to why you can't upload avatars from someone profile? Did I miss something? Should I just unstall it then reinstall it again? Help.. I have 2.3.5.. thanks