Geek Article System 3.52

IMPORTANT:
Please note that I can no longer support this project. Primarily as it is designed for vb3.0.x and I no longer use that version (im obviously on vb3.5x ). There is a version for vb3.5 however its a commercial script. This project is left here for the community.
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HowdA All.

The GAS3 system is a comprehensive article system that completely integrates into vB3.

News:

• Updated 3/08/05 to version 3.53 for compatability with vb3.08
• Updated 13/05/05 to version 3.52!!! Posts for 3.52 to integrate with GAL4.0 start here

History

Originally, I looked into other article systems to integrate with my forums but just got irritated over and over again as I found the other offering out there very limiting for my needs. I wanted to use my members usergroup permissions, the search facility (so when someone did a search for 'bob' both articles AND threads appeared on one page), I also wanted wysiwyg editing and vBs attachment system. Well, I accomplished 99% of my needs with the Geek Article System 2.0
Why 3.0? While the 2.0 was fine for my needs, many users began asking for a far more complex system that took the beauty of 2.0 and added popular features in the other article systems.

Here are the features in a nutshell:

• Integrates 100% into vB. No importing forums or creating special groups. Simply mark forum as an 'Article' forum and instantly all threads become articles. Dont like it anymore? Simply remove the ID and the therads and forums go back to normal.
• Whatever you can do in a thread or post, you can do with the GAS3 system (uploading attachments, smiles, BBcode, various editors, yadayadayada)
• Adding on the above point: all the differing vB editors (wysiwyg, etc..), usergroup permissions (heck - anything you can set for a forum you can set in this - AND MORE!) why> because it is totally integrated!
• Create multiple pages in your post by simply putting [BREAK] anywhere in your post.
• The first thumbnail in an article substitutes the posters avatar (switchable via admincp)
• Upload header images and have them auto resize
• Choose header images from a global (or forum specific) gallery
• Integrated article byline.
• Synopsis - allows users to give a summary that appears on the new forumdisplay
• New forumdisplay shows article header image and synopsis (if no synopsis then the first X amount of characters from the article is used)
• Synopisis allows BBCode
• Integrates with the Geek AutoLink system (optional)
• Allows you to post as other users
• Article sidebar that shows the article rating, your rating, the rating form, article tools, and article attachments (all toggable via admincp)
• An auto installer/upgrader/uninstaller that makes all file edits for you!
• A whole host of other tiddlybits that I wont bore you with

Special thanks goes to rlamego, peterska2, Snow, Gldtn, and Magic Spark for private Beta testing this for me. Couldnt of happened without them!

Change log
13.05.05 - updated to 3.52
All this does is update GAS for the GAL4.0 integration.
To update, simply replace your existing functions_geekarticles.php with the one in the latest package.

18.3.05 - updated to 3.51
This really just fixes a couple of mega minor bugs.
Added new default icon per forum functionality (see readme)
Wrote a real README.
Wrote a seperate 3.5x upgrade script. Users of 3.5x should run admincp/gas3_upgrade.php

16.3.05 - updated to 3.50
Loads of new features and a new installer that makes the file changes for you.
New forumdisplay
Uploading of images for your header
Synopsis box
yadayadayda

10.2.05 - updated to 3.02
Fixed typo in readme (step 2.6 referenced $articlebyline instead of $GAS_byline). This bug fixes the disappearing byline when editing an article.
To upgrade - edit your editpost template and search for $articlebyline then replace it with $GAS_byline

Importers
I have made an importer for v3articles. Technically speaking, you dont have to strictly have GAS3 installed to use the importer (though it is ideal). What it does is essentailly import v3articles, comments, ratings, and attachments into existing forums as new threads, replies, threadratings, and post attachments. The idea is that you install GAS3, create the forums to house your articles, and then import your existing v3articles into them (but as I said, you can simply import v3articles into normal forums without having GAS3 installed).
There is also a rollback feature in case you change your mind or experience a problem with the import. Your v3articles installation isnt touched. In fact, no v3articles are harmed in the process

Known issues:

• none that I am aware of.

Demos: (note that I have a custom skin, so your results will be ever so slightly different)
http://www.thenailgeek.com/showthread.php?t=11287
http://www.thenailgeek.com/showthread.php?t=8801 - pages with comments (click View Comments to see comments only)


Difficulty - EASY
Time - about 5 minutes
File modifications? a few but now all done automatically for you

Change log:

Updated to 3.01 Feb 7th
Fixed a couple template errors and minor readme instructions


Instructions

Click install. I have busted my butt over the past few weeks to do this and all I ask is that you click install if you use it

• Download the package and unzip.
• Follow the README!
• Ther installer does all the work for you
• When done, go into your admncp, and adjust your settings

Troubleshooting:

• No phrases after install? This happens a lot with many installers for some bizzare reason. All you have to do is do a phrase search for GAS_ , edit the phrase (dont change it), then save it. Bingo - all your phrases appear.

Also:

I would therefore backup your DB, your styles, and any of the files the README asks you to change.

nJoy

[Blam Forumz]

Error :

Parse error: parse error, unexpected T_VARIABLE, expecting '{' in /home/blamina/public_html/forum/includes/functions_newpost.php on line 811

here is line 811:

$DB_site->query("REPLACE INTO " . TABLE_PREFIX . "subscribethread (userid, threadid, emailupdate, folderid)

and there is nothing in the instructions about functions_newpost.php

[The Geek]

Originally Posted by WMadden

I have installed the article hack. I have also installed the hack for the "latest 3 articles" module. In the installation "reademe" file, you reference "don't forget to update your Index page(s)" .. okay, I'm new, what index page or pages are you referring to here? .. and how to I update them to include the module?

Huh. You got me. I just rechecked the readme and cant find anything like that. I know this sounds stupid... but are you sure this is the Latest Geek Articles hack found here? https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=73828

[The Geek]

Originally Posted by Blam Forumz

Error :


Parse error: parse error, unexpected T_VARIABLE, expecting '{' in /home/blamina/public_html/forum/includes/functions_newpost.php on line 811



here is line 811:

$DB_site->query("REPLACE INTO " . TABLE_PREFIX . "subscribethread (userid, threadid, emailupdate, folderid)




and there is nothing in the instructions about functions_newpost.php

Sounds like you are missing a curly brace somewhere during the editpost.php file changes. Double check the file modifications. The modifications dont go anywhere near that

HTH's!

[Blam Forumz]

Thanks for all the help, now i have this :S things dont stop



Image attatched with problem :/

[The Geek]

Originally Posted by Blam Forumz

Thanks for all the help, now i have this :S things dont stop



Image attatched with problem :/

Looks like a style issue to me.
Its difficult to say without seeing how that style was laid out. Looks like (using my phycic powers) that that style sticks the thread starter name in a seperate <td>. Thats why you have more columns in the threadbit than you have column headers in the forumdisplay template (GAS uses your existing threadbit).

Either edit your GAS_threadbit to accept the extra column, or edit your styles threadbit to remove the extra column.

HTH's

[Blam Forumz]

hmm here is my threadbit, anyidea how to rewrite the gas to accept it?

<tr>
	<td class="alt1"><img src="$stylevar[imgdir_statusicon]/thread$thread[statusicon].gif" alt="<if condition="$show['threadcount']"><phrase 1="$thread[dot_count]" 2="$thread[dot_lastpost]">$vbphrase[have_x_posts_in_thread_last_y]</phrase></if>" border="" /></td>
	<if condition="$show['threadicons']">
		<td class="alt2"><if condition="$show['threadicon']"><img src="$thread[threadiconpath]" alt="$thread[threadicontitle]" border="0" /><else />&nbsp;</if></td>
	</if>
	<td class="alt1Active" id="t$thread[threadid]" title="$thread[preview]">
		
		<div>
			<span style="float:$stylevar[right]">
				<if condition="$show['paperclip']"><img class="inlineimg" src="$stylevar[imgdir_misc]/paperclip.gif" alt="<phrase 1="$thread[attach]">$vbphrase[x_attachments]</phrase>" /></if>
				<if condition="$show['subscribed']"><img class="inlineimg" src="$stylevar[imgdir_misc]/subscribed.gif" alt="$vbphrase[you_are_subscribed_to_this_thread]" /></if>
				<if condition="$show['sticky']"><img class="inlineimg" src="$stylevar[imgdir_misc]/sticky.gif" alt="$vbphrase[sticky_thread]" /></if>
			</span>
			<if condition="$show['gotonewpost']"><a href="showthread.php?$session[sessionurl]goto=newpost&amp;t=$thread[threadid]"><img class="inlineimg" src="$stylevar[imgdir_button]/firstnew.gif" alt="$vbphrase[go_to_first_new_post]" border="0" /></a></if>
			$thread[movedprefix]
			$thread[typeprefix]
			<a href="showthread.php?$session[sessionurl]t=$thread[threadid]$thread[highlight]"><if condition="$show['gotonewpost']"><strong>$thread[threadtitle]</strong><else />$thread[threadtitle]</if></a>
			<if condition="$thread['pagenav'] AND !$GAS_is_article"><span class="smallfont" style="white-space:nowrap">( <img class="inlineimg" src="$stylevar[imgdir_misc]/multipage.gif" alt="$vbphrase[multipage_thread]" border="0" /> $thread[pagenav] <if condition="$show[pagenavmore]">... <a href="showthread.php?$session[sessionurl]t=$thread[threadid]&amp;goto=lastpost$thread[highlight]">$vbphrase[last_page]</a></if> )</span></if>
		</div>
	
		<div class="smallfont">
			<if condition="$show['threadratings'] AND $show['threadrating']"><span style="float:$stylevar[right]"><img class="inlineimg" src="$stylevar[imgdir_rating]/rating_$thread[rating].gif" border="0" alt="<phrase 1="$thread[votenum]" 2="$thread[voteavg]">$vbphrase[thread_rating_x_votes_y_average]</phrase>" /></span></if>

		</div>
		
		<if condition="$show['unsubscribe']">
			<div class="smallfont">
				<a href="newreply.php?$session[sessionurl]do=newreply&amp;t=$thread[threadid]">$vbphrase[reply]</a> |
				<a href="subscription.php?$session[sessionurl]do=removesubscription&amp;return=ucp&amp;t=$thread[threadid]">$vbphrase[unsubscribe]</a>
			</div>
		</if>
		
	</td>

	<td class="alt2" align="center" nowrap="nowrap">
		<if condition="$show['guestuser']">
			$thread[postusername]
		<else />
			<a href="member.php?$session[sessionurl]u=$thread[postuserid]">$thread[postusername]</a>
		</if>
	</td>

	
	<if condition="$show['threadmoved']">
	<td class="alt1" align="center">-</td>
	<else />
	<td class="alt1" title="<phrase 1="$thread[replycount]" 2="$thread[views]">$vbphrase[replies_x_views_y]</phrase>">
		<div class="smallfont" style="text-align:$stylevar[right]; white-space:nowrap">
			$thread[lastpostdate] <if condition="!$show['detailedtime']"><span class="time">$thread[lastposttime]</span></if><br />
			<phrase 1="member.php?find=lastposter&amp;t=$thread[threadid]" 2="$thread[lastposter]">$vbphrase[by_x]</phrase>  <a href="showthread.php?$session[sessionurl]goto=lastpost&amp;t=$thread[threadid]"><img class="inlineimg" src="$stylevar[imgdir_button]/lastpost.gif" alt="$vbphrase[go_to_last_post]" border="0" /></a>
		</div>
	</td>
	</if>
	
	<if condition="$show['notificationtype']">
		<td class="alt2"><div class="smallfont">
			<label for="sub$subscribethread[$threadid]">$thread[notification]</label>
			<input type="hidden" name="oldemailupdate[$subscribethread[$threadid]]" id="oe_$subscribethread[$threadid]" value="$emailupdate[$threadid]" />
		</div></td>
		<td class="alt1"><input type="checkbox" name="deletebox[$subscribethread[$threadid]]" id="sub$subscribethread[$threadid]" value="yes" /></td>
	<else />
		<td class="alt2" align="center"><if condition="$show['threadmoved']">-<else /><a href="#" onclick="who($thread[threadid]); return false;">$thread[replycount]</a></if></td>
		<td class="alt1" align="center">$thread[views]</td>
			
		<if condition="$show['forumlink']">
			<td class="alt2"><a href="forumdisplay.php?$session[sessionurl]f=$thread[forumid]">$thread[forumtitle]</a></td>
		</if>
	</if>
</tr>

[Blam Forumz]

ooh and i forgot to mention >_<

i used the importer to import my old v3 articles (Worked like a charm )

and now since my articles were old i have to use the thread controls to get them back everytime, and i have no cle how to change the 30 thing, care to help please?
thanks

/BlamForumz.

[The Geek]

Originally Posted by Blam Forumz

ooh and i forgot to mention >_<

i used the importer to import my old v3 articles (Worked like a charm )

and now since my articles were old i have to use the thread controls to get them back everytime, and i have no cle how to change the 30 thing, care to help please?
thanks

/BlamForumz.

Compare your GAS_forumdisplay with your current style display and note the differences (you will most likely have one more column header before $threadbits in your current style.

If your articles are falling off the date scope (30 days by default)... edit the forum in question. There you will find an option for setting the default age period per forum.

HTH's

[Blam Forumz]

Thanks, got it all working now


Now, here I go again, another one lol :P
Ok

I want to split apart the comments boxes and make i so it says "Comment posted by USERNAME" next to the post icon :/



If you can help, thanks much

[Razz]

Just a quick note to say thanks to the nail geek who has been helping me via PM to fix my problem

Great support, look forward to some more hacks/updates from you