Version: 1.1, by mfyvie
Developer Last Online: May 2008
Category: Profile Enhancements -
Version: 3.6.7
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Released: 06-01-2007
Last Update: 01-20-2008
Installs: 81
DB Changes Uses Plugins Auto-Templates
Re-useable Code Translations
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*** Staff note: The author of this modification has passed away in a diving accident. We wish his family all strength in dealing with this traggic issue. ***
Have you ever been frustrated by the fact that many of your users choose the same avatars from your pre-defined avatars?
Now you can prevent users from selecting avatars that others are already using.
Features
No template or file edits, just a single .xml file to install
Phrase-based - update language strings as you like
Can either omit the used avatars from the display, or show them as unavailable
Can optionally display a count of how many times each avatar is used
All options configurable via the admin control panel
Install routine adds an additional index to ensure database performance not impacted on larger boards
The inspiration from this mod came from a similar one for vBulletin 3.0 by VBDev. Even though there is almost no code in common between these mods I've sought and obtained his permission to release this.
Installation (30 seconds)
Download the attached .xml file
Go into your admin control panel -> Plugins & Products -> Manage Products -> Add/Import Product.
Press the browse button to locate the .xml file you just downloaded click OK.
Ensure that "Allow Overwrite" is set to "Yes" and press "Import"
Note: requires MySQL version 4.1 or higher.
Configuration
VBulletin Options -> Unique Avatar
Version History
1.0 - Initial release (02.06.2007)
1.1 - 1 minor bugfix (20.01.2008)
See screenshots for further details.
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This modification may not be copied, reproduced or published elsewhere without author's permission.
*** Staff note: The author of this modification has passed away in a diving accident. We wish his family all strength in dealing with this traggic issue. ***
I've just granted permission to another coder who has agreed to take over the code from Mark's mods (like this one) and keep them up to date and free to all, which should be good news for all of you who use his mods and allow his legacy to continue.
I posted above that I gave another coder permission to work on my late brother's mods. Sadly, I notice that after permission was given, this person has done nothing about it. Good intentions are cheap. If anyone would like to take over this (and mfyvie's other mods) please PM me. I would like to see his work being used and not abandoned. Most of his work was good and should be well written enough for someone to upgrade without too much effort.
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05-07-2008, 03:15 AM
