New Posting Features - Imageshack, MEGAUPLOAD & Photobucket Uploader

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IMPORTANT NOTICE: This hack has now been discontinued - this means that while it will remain available for download and use, there will be no further updates as this thread is no longer monitored. I am also not interested in doing paid work requests to update this hack at all.


What Does This Hack Do?[hr]hr[/hr]
This is an update of my v3.7.x hack available here, with the added bonus of being able to use this with private messages (vBulletin v3.8.x only) and enabling dialog box locations per usergroup via usergroup permissions (no longer centrally, so allowing extra flexability). This hack is now fully phrased.

The v3.6.x version of this hack is listed on the official ImageShack's 3rd Party Tools page, and that links to this version - see ImageShack :: 3rdparty ::

With kind permission from Dannyloski, I have now fully updated and integrated his Photobucket Image Uploader hack (which was itself, with my permission, based on my Imageshack Image Upload hack for v3.6.x.) into this hack (as of v3.8.004).

This is a hack that adds the ability to upload images/files to the Imageshack, MEGAUPLOAD or Photobucket services and be given a url to post in your posts to show your now uploaded file(s), it is available (if enabled):

• when creating a new thread
• when creating a new post
• editing a post
• quick replying to a post
• creating a new private message (vBulletin v3.8.x only)
• quick replying to a private message (vBulletin v3.8.x only)
• replying to a private message (vBulletin v3.8.x only)

The Imageshack, MEGAUPLOAD & Photobucket dialog box locations are controlled independently via usergroup permissions.

You can control the size and color of both the Imageshack (fully customisable), MEGAUPLOAD (3 sizes and 6 colors) & Photobucket (fully customisable) boxes centrally from the AdminCP.

You do NOT need a premium account to upload using either Imageshack or MEGAUPLOAD.

With MEGAUPLOAD, you can enter your premium account license key (if you have a premium account) in the AdminCP options (see post #57 for more information).

If you allow your members to use Photobucket, your members will need to registered with, and login to Photobucket to be able to upload files to Photobucket.

AdminCP settings for this hack available in vBulletin Options -> Imageshack, MEGAUPLOAD & Photobucket Uploader.
Settings that can be changed are:

1. Imageshack iFrame properties - size of the upload input field. The width, height and color (this setting will work instantly once the Imageshack developers fix this) of the iframe
2. MEGAUPLOAD Embedded box properties - size and color of the embedded MEGAUPLOAD box. You can also enter your premium account license key if you have one (see post #57 for more information).
3. Photobucket Embedded box properties - size and color of the embedded Photobucket box.

NOTE 1: If you have highly customised templates or styles and the imageshack/MEGAUPLOAD/Photobucket dialog box does not display after usergroup permissions are set, then you may need to manually add the contents of the imageshack template to the templates where you want the dialog box to appear. If that does not work, you are on your own.

Usergroup permissions for each usergroup are available in Usergroups -> Usergroup Manager.
Settings that can be changed are:

1. Choose which locations the Imageshack Image Upload box are displayed (as of v3.8.002)
2. Choose which locations the MEGAUPLOAD Uploader box are displayed (as of v3.8.002)
3. Choose which locations the Photobuck Uploader box are displayed (as of v3.8.004)

vBulletin Version Compatibility[hr]hr[/hr]
This hack can be used with v3.8.0, v3.7.5, v3.6.12 and later versions. This hack should also work fine with earlier versions of v3.7.x and v3.6.x.

For the v4.0.x version of this hack - check here.


Install/Upgrade/Uninstall Instructions[hr]hr[/hr]
The InstallInstructions.txt instructions file is included in attached .zip file.


Screenshots[hr]hr[/hr]
Shown in this order:

• Imageshack and MEGAUPLOAD in Additional Posting Options
• Imageshack and MEGAUPLOAD in Quick Reply
• Imageshack only in Additional Posting Options
• MEGAUPLOAD only in Additional Posting Options
• Imageshack and MEGAUPLOAD in Private Message Quick Reply
• Imageshack, MEGAUPLOAD & Photobucket (hidden form) in Quick Reply
• AdminCP usergroup permissions
• AdminCP options
• Imageshack, MEGAUPLOAD & Photobucket (expanded form) in Private Message Additional Posting Options

Version History[hr]hr[/hr]
v3.8.006 - Saturday 3rd April 2010
-- Final v3.8.x Release
-- Released at Wolfshead Solution on Monday 29th March 2010
-- Fixed: Recent changes to the imageshack.us site caused uploads to Imageshack to fail

v3.8.005 - Friday 6th November 2009
-- Changed: 3 bitfield files
-- Added: 3 phrases
-- Added: 1 plugin

v3.8.004 - Monday 19th October 2009
-- Changed: Hack name
-- Changed: 3 templates
-- Changed: 7 plugins
-- Changed: Screenshots
-- Changed: 1 bitfield file
-- Removed: 1 template
-- Removed: 1 plugin
-- Removed: 1 phrase
-- Added: Integrated Photobucket Upload hack
-- Added: 5 phrases (now fully phrased)
-- Added: 2 bitfield files
-- Added: 7 AdminCP Options (Photobucket)
-- Added: Extra Install/Uninstall code

v3.8.003 - Tuesday 5th May 2009
-- Changed: 4 templates
-- Changed: 2 phrases
-- Changed: Install/Uninstall code
-- Changed: 1 screenshot
-- Added: 1 AdminCP Option (MEGAUPLOAD license key)
-- Added: Install/Uninstall instructions text file
-- Added: Version history text file

v3.8.002 - Wednesday 19th November 2008
-- Changed: Streamlined all plugins (i.e. less code)
-- Changed: Usergroup permissions in all plugins
-- Changed: Screenshots
-- Removed: 1 plugin (no longer needed)
-- Removed: 16 AdminCP Options (no longer needed, now set via usergroup permissions)
-- Added: 15 Phrases
-- Added: 1 bitfield file

v3.8.001 - Friday 14th November 2008
-- Initial v3.8.x Release


Thanks[hr]hr[/hr]
A big thanks go out to Dannyloski for permission to integrate his Photobucket Image Uploader hack into this one. Thanks also go out to Paul M who gave me permission to use some of his install code.


Show Your Appreciation [hr]hr[/hr]
Although not required, if you have enjoyed the benefits of this hack, and would like show your appreciation for my efforts, then please feel free to click on the Support Developer link and donate any amount you feel is appropriate.

[titodj]

Originally Posted by Mosh

Update: v3.8.003 - Tuesday 5th May 2009

-- Added: 1 AdminCP Option (MEGAUPLOAD license key)

Im sorry I dont get it, in CP for licence key is 13178909.3b6dda5d12
is this like username.password ?
Or where do I get the license key??

[Mosh]

Originally Posted by titodj

Im sorry I dont get it, in CP for licence key is 13178909.3b6dda5d12
is this like username.password ?
Or where do I get the license key??

If you don't have a megaupload premium account, then leave the setting alone.

Read the first post for more information.

[Dr.LoVe]

Mosh ,

i have Q

if i want to change the upload website can i ??

or just these only 2 websites ??

[Mosh]

Originally Posted by Dr.LoVe

Mosh ,

i have Q

if i want to change the upload website can i ??

or just these only 2 websites ??

You can change the upload website if you want to, but you would have to work out how to do it yourself. As you will see if read this thread and and the earlier versions of this hack, a lot of sites that have been requested to not have an iframe or api to enable doing so.

[Dr.LoVe]

Originally Posted by Mosh

You can change the upload website if you want to, but you would have to work out how to do it yourself. As you will see if read this thread and and the earlier versions of this hack, a lot of sites that have been requested to not have an iframe or api to enable doing so.

I read every thing in this MOD

But can you tell how can i do it ( and i'll do it by my self )??

For example Zshare , Filefactory , ... Etc

Because Megaupload and imageshark doesn't open in my country is like you can say Forbidden or illegal

So , can you help me with this , or even if i should do it by my self

Thank you

[Mosh]

Originally Posted by Dr.LoVe

I read every thing in this MOD

But can you tell how can i do it ( and i'll do it by my self )??

For example Zshare , Filefactory , ... Etc

Because Megaupload and imageshark doesn't open in my country is like you can say Forbidden or illegal

So , can you help me with this , or even if i should do it by my self

Thank you

Sorry, but I do not help with custom alterations to my hacks for free.

You will either have to do it yourself or if you want me to do it, you will need to submit a paid work request (see first post for more information).

[Dr.LoVe]

ok am gonna do it but can you tell me how or from where should i edit ,, and i'll try

[segwayon]

Ideally I'd like to find a mod which automatically hosts image files from within a post's image tags. As an example, in my board we post news articles. The news servers might move their images later which causes broken image links. If we could auto-host images then our copy of the news stories would be static. I suppose this ideal mod in question would, upon submitting a posting, see an image tag within the post (either the standard IMG or a special BBcode imag tag designed for this auto-hosting process), go fetch the remote file and host it automatically, and substitute the remote original URL with the new forum's hosting URL. Having it watermark the acquired image would be a plus.

It's a lot of trouble having to first manually download an image and then upload it into a hosting service. Any suggestions appreciated.

[Mosh]

Originally Posted by segwayon

Ideally I'd like to find a mod which automatically hosts image files from within a post's image tags. As an example, in my board we post news articles. The news servers might move their images later which causes broken image links. If we could auto-host images then our copy of the news stories would be static. I suppose this ideal mod in question would, upon submitting a posting, see an image tag within the post (either the standard IMG or a special BBcode imag tag designed for this auto-hosting process), go fetch the remote file and host it automatically, and substitute the remote original URL with the new forum's hosting URL. Having it watermark the acquired image would be a plus.

It's a lot of trouble having to first manually download an image and then upload it into a hosting service. Any suggestions appreciated.

It is possible, but I have not seen anything like that here.

You may want to look at Links and Downloads Manager or DownloadsII, as they some elements that you are asking about, but not all of them.

[Mosh]

Major Update: v3.8.004 - Monday 19th October 2009
-- Changed: Hack name
-- Changed: 3 templates
-- Changed: 7 plugins
-- Changed: Screenshots
-- Changed: 1 bitfield file
-- Removed: 1 template
-- Removed: 1 plugin
-- Removed: 1 phrase
-- Added: Integrated Photobucket Upload hack
-- Added: 5 phrases (now fully phrased)
-- Added: 2 bitfield files
-- Added: 7 AdminCP Options (Photobucket)
-- Added: Extra Install/Uninstall code

Big thanks to Dannyloski for his kind permission to update and integrate his Photobucket Image Uploader v3.6 hack into this one. Enjoy