Major Additions - The XEON Mp3 Player for vBulletin 3.6.X Integrated

The XEON Mp3 Player for vBulletin 3.6.X

Design: Syrus XL Media 2003-2007
Coding Update: vBmotion.com

Demo: www.digitalport.co.uk (Click Entertainment>XEON Mp3 Player)

Important: Supported only on Digital Port UK

Update Rev: 4.0.1 - Navbar code updated to work with vBadvanced CMPS outside the forum directory.
Updated Rev: 4.0.0 - All known bugs fixed in AdminCP, these include the Approve Mp3 issue and the Edit Mp3 problem.
Added: 21/04/07 - XEON Player in vB Custom Page Instructions.zip
Demo: http://www.digitalport.co.uk/digital...&template=Xeon

Version: 3.6.0 coding (Major UPDATE) *see below
Version: 3.5.1 coding (Product XML file updated)
Version: 3.0 XEON Player (Shuffle disabled) *Player Only Package* added.

Fully compatible and tested on vBulletin 3.6.0, 3.7 and up.

No example tracks are included in this version.

*IMPORTANT: About version 3.6!!*
If you have installed this modification prior to the latest version 3.6, it is recommended that you update to the latest version 3.6 immediately. Older versions contain a Security Hole in the admin section. All database errors have been fixed, special thanks to Code Monkey.

[high]External Data Pull[/high]
This modification is designed to pull data from internal and external servers. Check that you enter full urls to pull external data or the modification will fail to read.

[high]Features:[/high]

• Can hold upto 500 mp3 tracks (5 playlists with 100 tracks in each)
• Automatically cuts off access to playlists if 100 tracks are reached
• All track data held in database
• Volume & Pan(balance) Controls
• Add mp3's through AdminCP or via Popup
• PM system notifcation of new tracks submitted
• Edit/Delete/Approve/Deny tracks via AdminCP
• Usergroup Permissions for adding tracks and viewing of player
• Multi-functional display on mp3 player
• WOL Enabled - see who's using the mp3 player
• Stream and Buffer parameters per track
• Track pre-loading on display

This version is not compatible with the XML driven vbMp3 Player I released awhile ago (you may uninstall or leave in, as this version uses renamed files). The player, and all code have been changed, and now fully utilizes the vBulletin AdminCP for settings, mp3 playlist management, usergroup permissions.

[high]Known Issues:[/high]
None

UPDATING:
Overwrite all files with the new package XEON Mp3 Player v4.0.0
Import the Product XML file using the vBulletin Product Manager. Go to Mp3 Player Management and update settings and Save.

Template edit:
(required on new install or upgrade, unless you have installed other products from us.).
In the headinclude template -
Find:

<script type="text/javascript" src="clientscript/vbulletin_global.js?v=$vboptions[simpleversion]"></script>

Above add:

<script type="text/javascript" src="clientscript/flashobject.js"></script>

If this line of code already exists then DO NOT ADD IT!

End of Update


MAIN INSTALLATION

Installation:
Upload the contents of the ?Upload folder? to your forum root. Import the ?product-mp3player.xml? file via ?Plugins & Products? ? Manage Products ? Import Product in your AdminCP. Press F5 or refresh your browser window to view the Mp3 Player Management menu. Once you install this version make sure you Update the MP3 Management settings and click SAVE, failure to do so will result in an error if you enable the custom PM notification system.

Template Edits:
These edits are based on the default vBulletin style, you may need to change if you have a custom style.


AdminCP -> Styles & Templates -> Navigation / Breadcrumb Templates -> navbar

Find:

<td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="calendar.php$session[sessionurl_q]">$vbphrase[calendar]</a></td>

After add:

<!-- Mp3 Player Launch -->
<if condition="$show['member']">
<td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="javascript:NewWindow=window.open('$vboptions[bburl]/mp3playerindex.php?do=viewmp3playerpopup','newWin','width=500,height=500,left=0,top=0, toolbar=No,location=No,scrollbars=1,status=No,resizable=No,fullscreen=No');
NewWindow.focus(); void(0);">vbMp3 Player</a></td>
</if>
<!-- End Mp3 Player Launch -->

Now, navigate to AdminCP -> Usergroups -> Usergroup Manager ? adjust usergroups permissions as required. Default is all usergroups have no access.

You now have the vbMp3 XEON player installed!

[high]Update notifications can only be sent out if you have clicked 'INSTALL'.[/high]

More players will available shortly.

Enjoy!

[Stavs16]

mine does not contain that code in the header template.

[syrus.xl]

Originally Posted by Stavs16

mine does not contain that code in the header template.

I just had a quick look at the Style you are using - it looks like its using customized images for the links in the header. The navbar has been removed in the style.

You would need to change one of these images to launch the player. Does the style come with a spliced PSD (Photoshop Document)? Many free styles don't, that's why I'm asking. Because you would need to edit a button image and then change the code accordingly.

[Stavs16]

no it doesnt come with that.

what do i need to to then?

[syrus.xl]

Originally Posted by Stavs16

no it doesnt come with that.

what do i need to to then?

Firstly, you will need to edit one of your buttons in the header, so it reads something like 'mp3 player'. To do this you would need to recreate an exact replica of one of the existing buttons, but replacing the text. It's not an easy job without the original photoshop document.

Then the code for the button would need to be swapped out.

If you can try and create a button first, because if you can get that done, then the rest is quite easy.

[fly]

[SUGGESTION]
Anyway that you can change some of the text to be a vB forum color and not black? This is what I get when I add an mp3:

http://upload.pzind.com/files/2/mp3.JPG

[PROBLEM]
The software isn't working for me. It says that the track was added, but nothing ever shows up on the playlist

[syrus.xl]

Originally Posted by flypaper

[SUGGESTION]
Anyway that you can change some of the text to be a vB forum color and not black? This is what I get when I add an mp3:

http://upload.pzind.com/files/2/mp3.JPG

[PROBLEM]
The software isn't working for me. It says that the track was added, but nothing ever shows up on the playlist

The modification was based on a non-modified vbulletin board, so your CSS is probably set differently. You could get around this by adding your own new text definition in additional CSS of your custom Style, the change the classes in the mp3player_ templates.

The background of the mp3 flash player can also be changed. All it uses is a HEX color value which is in the mp3player_popup template of your style. Here's the default code:

<!-- Xeon popup -->

<script type="text/javascript" src="flashobject.js"></script>


<!-- js flashobject -->

<div align="center" width="100%" id="xeon_vbMp3_player">
Warning!!! To view this vbMp3 Player please enable JavaScript and Flash! 
</div>
      <script type="text/javascript">
   var fo = new FlashObject("xeon_mp3_beta.swf", "xeon_vbMp3_player", "450", "400", "8,0,0,0", "#666666");
   fo.addParam("quality", "high");
   fo.write("xeon_vbMp3_player");
      </script>

<!-- js flashobject -->

As you can see there is a HEX color value variable "#666666" - this is the background color of the player and can be changed to match your styles background.

HTH

[fly]

Originally Posted by syrus.xl

The modification was based on a non-modified vbulletin board, so your CSS is probably set differently. You could get around this by adding your own new text definition in additional CSS of your custom Style, the change the classes in the mp3player_ templates.

But all that needs to be added to that template is the vB code to use whatever color the forum is using. I don't think it should need any custom CSS, no?

And how do I troubleshoot this problem where MP3s aren't actually getting added to the playlist? I'm not getting any error in the browser, nor in the server logs.

[syrus.xl]

Originally Posted by flypaper

But all that needs to be added to that template is the vB code to use whatever color the forum is using. I don't think it should need any custom CSS, no?

I'll check the default class on normal text this.

And how do I troubleshoot this problem where MP3s aren't actually getting added to the playlist? I'm not getting any error in the browser, nor in the server logs.

There is a bug in the AdminCP which means even if you save your settings as not to approve new tracks added it doesnt save the setting. If you check the playlists you added these tracks to in the AdminCP, you should see they are not approved, once you approve them they will show.

All these errors will be fixed in the update.

[Stavs16]

Originally Posted by syrus.xl

Firstly, you will need to edit one of your buttons in the header, so it reads something like 'mp3 player'. To do this you would need to recreate an exact replica of one of the existing buttons, but replacing the text. It's not an easy job without the original photoshop document.

Then the code for the button would need to be swapped out.

If you can try and create a button first, because if you can get that done, then the rest is quite easy.

i doubt i'll be able to do this.

[Stavs16]

where does the sfo files go? i get this error could not find phrase 'mp3player_cp_redirect" ?

and can u upload songs from your own computer or does it have to be the web.