Integration with vBulletin - Deluxe vB User login and access control on non vB pages

Hack Description

This is the deluxe version of the user authentication and access control system I use on the non vB pages on my website.
For the simple no frills version [URL=https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=173693look here.[/URL]

This uses the vB 3.7 login system to log you in and out. It allows you to move between your forums and other pages on your site while remaining logged in.

It allows you to do things such as restrict pages by usergroup, display different content depending on a user being logged in or not.
For example, you can have banner Adds displying to non members only, and/or let members access to specific content.

It also displays the logged in users Avatar, number of unread PM's, New posts since last visit, total posts and total threads.
It also allows you to specify a maximum Avatar size, and resize any avatars larger than that, while keeping their height/width ratios in proportion!
Its very handy if you allow large avatars, but want a small format display on your non forum pages.

If the user is not logged in, a login box is displayed, along with total posts and total threads in the forums.

I will try and offer support, but work and family commitments mean I dont have much free time.

This code is a mix of my own, and pieces I have used from other hacks that are floating around.


This script has been confirmed as working on

• vB 3.7 RC1

Known Bugs
Will not display Avatars correctly if they are kept in the file system (database avatars are fine)

Change log

Version 3.00 (21st March 2008)

• Initial release for vB 3.7.x

Click on Install
If you have this script installed then please click on the install link because;

• You will get notified if any security issues are reported.
• You will get notified when there are any upgrades to this script
• It gives me a warm fuzzy feeling and motivates me to develop more

Donations
First of all, to be clear. This script is 100% free.

However if you feel an urge to donate I'm not going to say no.
Donations can be made at http://www.billspaintball.com/vb3/bd_donate.php

[Javi_gray]

Originally Posted by Ryan Ashbrook

Add this:

PHP Code:

echo ( "You currently have <a href=\"" . $forumpath . "profile.php?do=buddylist\">" . vb_number_format ( $vbulletin->userinfo['friendreqcount'] ) . "</a> friendship requests." ); 


where do you find those phrases? are they located in one of the templates?

[Ryan Ashbrook]

No, none of the code I have posted so far is contained in any templates, only in the file called login_inc.php the mod author provided. (The file you use for the main site)

[Javi_gray]

Oh ok. Is there anyway to get all the notifications to show up. Like the ones that come from the dropdown menu.

[croft]

How can i fix it so when you are logged in it looks like on the forum ? 'Laying down not standing up' ?

And thanks for this

[Ryan Ashbrook]

Originally Posted by Javi_gray

Oh ok. Is there anyway to get all the notifications to show up. Like the ones that come from the dropdown menu.

Sorry, I don't know, time doesn't permit me to dive into the workings of the notifications menu yet.

Originally Posted by croft

How can i fix it so when you are logged in it looks like on the forum ? 'Laying down not standing up' ?

And thanks for this

If you mean the table, then that all depends on your website's design. You should be able to reference vBulletin's own navbar for examples, shouldn't be too hard.

[croft]

Originally Posted by Ryan Ashbrook

Sorry, I don't know, time doesn't permit me to dive into the workings of the notifications menu yet.



If you mean the table, then that all depends on your website's design. You should be able to reference vBulletin's own navbar for examples, shouldn't be too hard.

Actually its not that easy, not for me anyway. My navbar template looks nothing like this php file in way o layout or coding Im not a coder guy and could use some help with this if possible ?

[ramsayeg]

I included global.php and I suddenly had an error with CuteNews:

Warning: htmlspecialchars() expects parameter 1 to be string, array given in /home/content/xxx/html/xxx/private/v3beta/newsconf/inc/functions.inc.php on line 43

The news showed, but this error came up at the top of the page. Is anyone aware of anything?

Update: Well, looks like I have ANOTHER problem and this is about the cookies it seems, as it logs me in but doesn't show. I have using different domains for the site/forums, will it cause me problems to log in in the forums, if I enter a custom Cookie Domain of my website's domain?

[ramsayeg]

Sorry to bump but, can anyone help me? (read previous post)

[steveheinsch]

How does this work with vb 3.7 GOLD? I assume fine, but just wanted to check.

[Ryan Ashbrook]

Originally Posted by croft

Actually its not that easy, not for me anyway. My navbar template looks nothing like this php file in way o layout or coding Im not a coder guy and could use some help with this if possible ?

I'm not great with HTML, sorry.

Originally Posted by ramsayeg

I included global.php and I suddenly had an error with CuteNews:

Warning: htmlspecialchars() expects parameter 1 to be string, array given in /home/content/xxx/html/xxx/private/v3beta/newsconf/inc/functions.inc.php on line 43

The news showed, but this error came up at the top of the page. Is anyone aware of anything?

Unsure, I don't remember htmlspecialchars() being used in it, unfortunately I don't have time to test.

Update: Well, looks like I have ANOTHER problem and this is about the cookies it seems, as it logs me in but doesn't show. I have using different domains for the site/forums, will it cause me problems to log in in the forums, if I enter a custom Cookie Domain of my website's domain?

I'm unsure of this as well, Cookies are not my area of expertise.

Originally Posted by steveheinsch

How does this work with vb 3.7 GOLD? I assume fine, but just wanted to check.

Works perfect, I'm using it right now.