vB Links Directory 2.0 *NEW VERSION*

[high]vB Link Directory v2.0[/high]*new*

[high]News on new versions[/high]
? vB Links Directory 2.0 Build 250 is almost here, it summarizes all the fixes, and has template fixes including spelling fixes new template look, template look fixes, and over all some organization of the templates.
? vB Links Directory 3.0 development is complete. We will be releasing this privatly to select few, and will be discussing futher public release later on.

[high]What Does it do?[/high]
This hack allows you to have a database of links, you add catagories and users may add there site, this is sort of a Links Management, but more organized and attractive, with easy to use admin panel, built in search panel and more.

This Hack should work on ALL 2.2.x versions.
Please check out the features list below, for a list of new admin, and user features.

[high]Installation:[/high]
- Open readme.txt and follow the instructions
- Upload links.php to your forum root, and weblinksadmin.php to your forum admin dir.

[high]Screenshots:[/high]
- AdminCP : View Catagory and Options
- AdminCP : View Links in Catagory
- AdminCP : Validate vB Option
- AdminCP : Validate New Links
- Main : Links Directory Home
- Main : View Links in Catagory
- Main : Error when Not Registered and Trying to add link
- Main : Add New Link to DB
- Main : Error when Field from adding a link is missing
- Main : Search Results

All copyright notices must stay intact, all links, and messages in templates must be included in order for legal use of this modification.

[high]Features:[/high]
Admin CP::
? View Catagories
? Edit Catagories
? Remove Catagories
? Add New Link
? Edit Link
? Remove Link
? View ALL Links in database as bulk (With Catagory information)*new*
? Link Validation (Option to turn off)*new*
Public::
? View Catagory
? Browse Catagory
? Visit Links
? Add Link
? Search Link Database *new*
? View Top 10 Visited Links *new*
? View Last 10 Added Links *new*

SUPPORT FOR THIS HACK WILL ONLY BE PROVIDED IN THIS THREAD, AND IN THIS THREAD ONLY.

If you use this hack on your site please click Install, so proper support, and upgrades can be provided for you. Thanks

[high]QUERIES GENERATED[/high]
- Main Links Directory Page (11 Queries STANDARD )
- Viewing Links in Catagory (10 Queries STANDARD)
- Search (7 Queries Standard)
- Search Results (9 Queries Standard)
- Top 10 Visited Links (9 Queries Standard)
- Last 10 Added Links (9 Queries Standard)
STANDARD = doesn't change with more cats, link etc

[high]VERSIONS[/high]
v2.0 - Major Bug Fixes, new search engine, admin validation, and many new coding enhancements, and new features added
v1.03 - Minor Bug Fixes in Admin File
v1.02c - New Standard Build

[high]Updates[/high]
11/7/2002
If you are running the previous version, there are upgrade instructions in the zip.
I have included also a new 'Installer', 'Un-Installer' and 'Upgrade' Feature to reduce hassle, and help you upgrade your version, install a new copy, or uninstall at ease. If any problems occure, please PM me immediatly.
11/8/2002
Minor mistake in Top 10 Visited Sites, if you have validation enabled, pleae download the new zip, and overwrite the links.php with the new one, if you don't...I would suggest you still download the new links.php and overwrite it.
11/8/2002
There was a little error in Top 10 Visited sites, if you downloaded the zip after the new zip file, please download this new zip file, and replace the links.php file with the one in this zip.
11/11/2002
There was an error with the code in the upgrade file, if you upgraded, and the hack didn't work, please run this query in PhpMyAdmin
SQL Query: (how to run queries)
ALTER TABLE gportal_weblinkslink ADD hits VARCHAR (255) NOT NULL, ADD valid int(11) DEFAULT '1' NOT NULL

7/10/2002
Database field error. Some fields in the links table, including hits, link url etc, are of wrong value, and on the Top 10 Links when a site gets 99 hits, it will go back to 0 hits and start again. If you have installed vB Links Directory before July 10th 2003 then please CLICK HERE to download the file db_fix.php. Follow the instructions in the post.


AFTER INSTALLATION YOU MUST GO TO VBULLETIN OPTIONS, AND SUBMIT THE OPTIONS, AFTER YOU CHANGE THE VALIDATION OPTION. THIS IS MANDATORY, DO THIS EVEN IF YOU WISH TO HAVE VALIDATION.

Also out of respect I ask that you please do not release revamped versions of this hack as a new one, I have put countless hours into working on the basic functions, and coding it, and I would really be dissappointed. Thanks

Enjoy!
mfInc
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CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE ZIP
CLICK HERE - If you installed this hack to receive updates, patches, and support

[refertech]

Everything seems to work well except when I call the link from the database it call the link as follows.

Example: hxxp://www.mysite.com/forum/www.msn.com

Anyone got a clue why it would put my board url infront of every link I make?

Edit:

This problem only happens when I add the link thru the admin CP, but I can add the link thru the board then validate it and the link is correct. But if anyone knows the fix for this I will be eternally in your debt.

I'm using my links to download files and I'm also having a problem when viewing PDF files. It opens in a new window as it should but then when I close the window with the PDF file in it, my browser freezes and then finally the page displaying the links just closes. I could really use someones helps here.
I'm using IE6

Thanks,

Mark

Edit: The problem with PDF files is a IE problem and not a hack problem.

[stark427]

That's a great hack!

Still I have two questions.

- Is there any Uninstaller? I mean, how am I gonna uninstall it if something goes wrong, or If I just want to remove it?

- Does it work with 2.3.0?

thanx in advance

[SVTBlackLight01]

"The hacker has agreed to provide support for this hack."

I'm starting to wonder about this. The hacker hasn't replied to this thread in 2 months.

If 3.0 is ever released, I may install it but. For now, due to the lack of support, I have gone another route for my links system.

[FleaBag]

For some reason the change I make to template.php does not group my Link Directory templates - any idea why?

[DrkFusion]

From Arunan:
Sorry for the lack of attention and support for this hack, but I have taken my leave from vBulletin, til then Nero aka Jeff will be looking after this hack and will release the brand new version vB links Directory 3.0

Thanks again, and it was great to be a member of this community, and to serve here as well.

I will be taking care of the hacks, for now support will not be provided for 2.0 til vB Links Directory 3.0 is released.

Didn't think it will come out? Well its very close to release, I plan to release it sometime this week. Beta-testing is to start today.

To read up on the progress, and to check out the screenshots visit the Discussion Thread

Thank You
-Nero "Keptic" Placilo

[monstergamer]

i can not wait for the new one to come out
i just install this one and had to fix some of the code
but it works now
i like it

[Fi_InCogNiTo]

03-08-03 at 10:13 AM refertech said this in Post #441
Everything seems to work well except when I call the link from the database it call the link as follows.

Example: hxxp://www.mysite.com/forum/www.msn.com

Anyone got a clue why it would put my board url infront of every link I make?

Yes, when submitting a link, be sure to use this format:

http://www.thesite.com

If you do not include http:// your site will also be added before the submitted site

[refertech]

Actually this only happens when i create a link from the CP, but when i submit one from the board then validate it in the CP it works fine? humm.

[CRego3D]

I have installed this hack, and whiel everythign is workign GREAT .. I have a small problem

http://www.linuxcult.com/forum/links.php

when a user try to "submit a link" .. it tells him he is NOT logged in and needs to login or register in the board

anybody seen this problem ?

[caislander]

I have a small problem with this hack, I think I know how to fix it but can't find where.. Where is the html, specificaly the form action, stored for the form to add catagories from the admin control panel?

As always any help is appreciated