vBGarage v3.1.1 (now with GD-Lib support!)

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vBGarage v3.1.1 (now with GD-Lib support!)

Description
This hack will allow your users to create a virtual garage where they can store photos, details, etc.. about their vehicle (this can be modified to suit forums of other interests).

Latest Uploads will be displayed on Garage List.

Forum users can now leave comments in member garages.

Admin functions are available in the AdminCP.

This version contains the ability to limit access by usergroup(s). All templates are 100% XHTML Verified!

Information
Tested and developed on vB 3.0.0 Gold.

Requires
GD 2.0+ Library

Demo
http://www.sffba.net/forum/vbgarage.php?do=list (Temporary)

This hack, as like the rest of my hacks, are FREE. However, if you enjoy this hack and feel the need to donate something for my time you can do so by clicking the icon below:


*NOTE: Those who donate are explicitly granted permission to remove the "Powered by" information from the vBGarage footer.

*NOTE: When donating, please include your forum url. Thanks!

Version History
v3 - Initial release. Let's hope I don't have alot of entries here.
v3.0.1 - Added GD-Lib Support!
v3.1.0 - Added User Comments, Latest Uploads on Garage List, AdminCP Options
v3.1.1 - Added ability for Admin to "edit" users' garages. Use ImageCopyResampled(); over ImageCopyResized(); for better thumbnail quality.

Planned Features
- Multiple entries per user.
- Possible integration with Photopost/Coppermine/etc..

If you use this, please click

* Installation script by John

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UPGRADES

v3.1.0 -> v3.1.1 UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONS

v3.0.1 -> v3.1.0 UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONS

v3.0 -> v3.0.1 UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONS

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MODIFICATIONS/ADD-ONS

[high]1. Add "Who's Online" Location by magnus[/high]
[high]2. Organize Your vBGarage Templates by magnus[/high]
[high]3. Increase Thumbnail Image Quality (v3.1.1 and older) by magnus[/high]
[high]4. Alphabetize Garage List by magnus[/high]
[high]5. Add "Latest Uploads" to FORUMHOME by magnus[/high]
[high]6. EvilLS1's Timeslip Database Integration by SVTOA[/high]
[high]7. Installer/Uninstaller by Action-N[/high]
[high]8. vBulletin 3.0.5 Compatible Installer/Update by noppid[/high]

[Action-N]

This was just the feature I needed for my forums, thanks. I did find some areas that need improvment, like use of image thumbnails. That's the biggy, then it would be nice to have more specific fields. This would help give the garages a more standard look instead of lteeting the user just add whatever to the text field.

I have already done this for myself, but just thought you might want to add some things to your "Features Planned" list. Below is a direct link to my garage, becuase it's eaiser than posting a screenshot. I have set it up to use the MultipleProfilePictures hack so images are thumbnailed. I reset the size for 250 wide, which is controlled in message attacthment options. Then I added more fields that I think are relevent to a vehicle profile. I still plan to add more features for my particular vbGarage. Thanks again for this hack

My vbGarage

[magnus]

v3.0 -> v3.0.1 UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONS (enable GD-Lib support!)

1. Download the vbgarage301.zip from the first post, and upload the new vbgarage.php to your forum ROOT directory, overwriting the old one.


2. Edit the vbgarage_editimagebits TEMPLATE:

REPLACE with:
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<td class="alt2" valign="bottom"><img src="$vboptions[bburl]/vbgarage.php?do=thumb&amp;width=100&amp;id=$image[vbgarageid]" alt="$image[name]" /><br />
<center><input type="checkbox" name="delete$image[vbgarageid]">$vbphrase[delete]</center>
</td> 

3. Edit the vbgarage_imagebits TEMPLATE:

REPLACE with:
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<a style="cursor:pointer; cursor-hand" href="vbgarage.php?do=popup&amp;image=$vboptions[bburl]/vbgarage.php?do=getimage&amp;id=$image[vbgarageid]" onclick="PopupPic(this.href); return false;" target="_blank"><img src="$vboptions[bburl]/vbgarage.php?do=thumb&amp;width=175&amp;id=$image[vbgarageid]" alt="$image[name]" border="0" /></a> 

Done !!

[magnus]

Originally Posted by Action-N

This was just the feature I needed for my forums, thanks. I did find some areas that need improvment, like use of image thumbnails. That's the biggy, then it would be nice to have more specific fields. This would help give the garages a more standard look instead of lteeting the user just add whatever to the text field.

I have already done this for myself, but just thought you might want to add some things to your "Features Planned" list. Below is a direct link to my garage, becuase it's eaiser than posting a screenshot. I have set it up to use the MultipleProfilePictures hack so images are thumbnailed. I reset the size for 250 wide, which is controlled in message attacthment options. Then I added more fields that I think are relevent to a vehicle profile. I still plan to add more features for my particular vbGarage. Thanks again for this hack

My vbGarage

Scott, looks real good! I tried to make it as configurable as possible, so people, like yourself, could tune it to look how you like.

The layouts will vary from board to board, I'm sure, because many people intend to use this for non-automotive purposes. So, developing a strict automotive layout would sort of make it more difficult for other genres. With the generic text file, people can more-or-less enter whatever they desire, or, take it upon themselves to hack it up however they feel.

I'm sure people would love it if you could post your modifications for the rest of the board. Of course, that's up to you.

GD-Lib support has been added, as it's just been released. You can modify the thumbnail size by editing the [high]"width="[/high] variable sent in the vbgarage_imagebits & vbgarage_editimagebits templates.

[Floris]

Originally Posted by magnus

Scott, looks real good! I tried to make it as configurable as possible, so people, like yourself, could tune it to look how you like.

The layouts will vary from board to board, I'm sure, because many people intend to use this for non-automotive purposes. So, developing a strict automotive layout would sort of make it more difficult for other genres. With the generic text file, people can more-or-less enter whatever they desire, or, take it upon themselves to hack it up however they feel.

I'm sure people would love it if you could post your modifications for the rest of the board. Of course, that's up to you.

GD-Lib support has been added, as it's just been released. You can modify the thumbnail size by editing the [high]"width="[/high] variable sent in the vbgarage_imagebits & vbgarage_editimagebits templates.

I can't wait until all features are properly tested, extended and included.
Thank you for replying to my posts so quickly and I will keep my eyes out for version 1.x or even 2.x when it looks a bit more stable and organized. (not really complaining right though, just meaning that it feels like it is still in development).

[magnus]

Originally Posted by floris

I can't wait until all features are properly tested, extended and included.
Thank you for replying to my posts so quickly and I will keep my eyes out for version 1.x or even 2.x when it looks a bit more stable and organized. (not really complaining right though, just meaning that it feels like it is still in development).

Yup. So far, it's stable. Of course, only time will tell. As for being in development, well, I think it'll more or less be that way forever.. I can see myself adding new things to this constantly.

[Dsmed]

how do i get this to work with php4?

[magnus]

Originally Posted by Dsmed

how do i get this to work with php4?

This was designed on PHP Version 4.3.5. Are you having problems?

[esoin]

How can I make it so that before they hit "submit", it says that AT LEAST ONE attached photo is required? I'm not very fimiliar with coding in php, so if anyone can help me, that'd be great.

Also, will there be sorting functions in the display mode?

Limit attachments?

Limit attachment size?

Thanks again

[magnus]

Originally Posted by esoin

How can I make it so that before they hit "submit", it says that AT LEAST ONE attached photo is required? I'm not very fimiliar with coding in php, so if anyone can help me, that'd be great.

In vbgarage.php:

FIND:

PHP Code:

if (empty($year) OR empty($make) OR empty($model))
{ 


REPLACE with:

PHP Code:

if (empty($year) OR empty($make) OR empty($model) OR empty($_FILES['src']['tmp_name'])
{ 


That should do it.

Originally Posted by esoin

Also, will there be sorting functions in the display mode? Thanks again

You bet'cha.

[Envy-UK]

I've just made the update, however, although thumbnails do display, when clicked, I get the dreaded red 'X'.

Secondly, the username of the garage has gone completely, both from list and view.