vBindex v3.0.0 RC5

[high]vBindex v3.0.0 RC5[/high]

I happy to announce the fith release of vBindex for vBulletin 3 here at vBulletin.org and also the first Offical vB3 Hack here . This is the 9th release of vBindex for vB3 and there are few known problems currently. This release works with vB 3.0.0 Gamma, vB 3.0.0 RC1, vB 3.0.0 RC2, vB 3.0.0 RC3, vB 3.0.0 RC4 and vB 3.0.0.

[high]Features[/high]

The following are the features that are presently avalible in vBindex, those marked [high]*NEW*[/high] have been updated since vBindex 2.1 and those marked [high]*NEW*[/high] have been updated since Pre-RC2 was released and those marked [high]*NEW*[/high] have been added since RC2 and those marked [high]*NEW*[/high] have been added since RC3.

• News:
  • News (taken from a specified news forum), with vBcode, Smilies and optional news posters avatar;
  • [high]*NEW*[/high] Improved avatar system for news posts;
  • [high]*NEW*[/high] Option to have sticky threads in the news forum sticky on vBindex;
  • [high]*NEW*[/high] Option to limit the number of characters in news posts;
• Side Blocks:
  • Easy Administration:
    • [high]*NEW*[/high] All side blocks can be moved from within the ACP, no template edits needed!;
    • [high]*NEW*[/high] Custom blocks, add unlimited custom side blocks and control them all from the ACP;
    • [high]*NEW*[/high] Support for right, left and dual side blocks;
    • [high]*NEW*[/high] Each side block can be expanded/contracted just like the forums, QRB, post rules etc on the forum;
      [high]*NEW*[/high] Dynamic side blocks via a special PHP Include type system (vbindex_customblock_php);
  • Latest Threads:
    • [high]*NEW*[/high] More functional and faster new threads and posts;
    • [high]*NEW*[/high] Link to first unread post if the user has not read the thread yet;
      [high]*NEW*[/high] Ability to have the latest threads under the news with more details;
  • [high]*NEW*[/high] Online user list, with buddies and invisible users marked:
    • [high]*NEW*[/high] Option to show users online in the past 24 hours;
    • [high]*NEW*[/high] Online users block can be switched off;
  • Integrated Welcome Panel:
    • [high]*NEW*[/high] Option for detault avatar in the Welcome Box for members without an avatar and Guests;
  • Fully integrated Shoutbox:
    • [high]*NEW*[/high] Scrolling shoutbox option;
    • [high]*NEW*[/high] Allow users to delete own shouts if option is turned on;
    • [high]*NEW*[/high] Select which usergroups can delete any users shouts;
    • [high]*NEW*[/high] View all shouts, a full page shoutbox built it;
    • [high]*NEW*[/high] Option to show disabled postshout area to unregistred users;
    • [high]*NEW*[/high] Order shouts in either direction;
      [high]*NEW*[/high] Limit the length of shouts;
  • Poll, with the option to select a random poll from a given set of forums;
  • [high]*NEW*[/high] Calendar:
    • [high]*NEW*[/high] Links to events;
    • [high]*NEW*[/high] Option to show weekends and dynmically adjust the side bars to the correct size;
  • [high]*NEW*[/high] Todays birthdays;
• Templates & Phrases:
  • [high]*NEW*[/high] Fully phrased, both the vBindex Options and the front end are 100% phrased;
  • [high]*NEW*[/high] 100% Valid XHTML 1.0 Templates.
  • [high]*NEW*[/high] Templates/Phrases installed during install/upgrade;
• General:
  • [high]*NEW*[/high] Thread subscription icons for news and latest threads;
  • [high]*NEW*[/high] Global and user specific ignore list throughout all items;
  • Will work 100% outside of your forums directory;
  • Fully integrated into the Admin CP, change all options there!
  • Very easy to customize, just edit/add templates;
  • Capable of operating a multi-paged site; (Extra Page Tutorial)
  • [high]*NEW*[/high] Dynamic PHP Driven Extra Pages via Templates; (Extra Dynamic Page Tutorial)
  • [high]*NEW*[/high] Optimised code;
  • [high]*NEW*[/high] Use date/time option (Today/Yesterday and Detailed) specified in vB Options;
  • Only 5 queries with everything switched off, and still only 13 with all options turned on, thats 5 queries less than our nearest competitor!
  • [high]*NEW*[/high] Improved install, easy onscreen instructions that even new hackers should be able to follow and have vBindex working quicky;
  • [high]*NEW*[/high] Compatible with vBwar for vB3 when its released.
  • [high]*NEW*[/high] Admin Help system, gives help with all the vBindex options in the ACP.
  • [high]*NEW*[/high] Uninstall/Re-Install System.

[high]Installation/Upgrade[/high]

See the README_1ST.htm file included in the zip for more detailed install instructions and details of where to upload the files. Then point your browser to http://www.mydomain.com/forums/admin/vbiupgrade.php.

Changes Since vBindex 3.0.0 RC4

vBindex 3.0.0 RC4 was released about a week ago, RC5 has just a few changes and is expected to be the last release before vBindex 3.0.0. Changes include fixing of an XHTML issue in the custom block templates; admin help system added; ability to restrict the length of shouts.

[high]Support[/high]

Support will be given here in this thread ONLY. [high]Support *WILL NOT* be given via PM/Email/IM.[/high]

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vBindex is Copyright MMII - MMIV Winter Systems, you may not distribute in part or whole any portion of the source code (apart from in this thread) or any file included in the zip (Unless you are posting a language translation of vbindex_phrases.xml in this thread). Portions Copyright MM - MMIV Jelsoft Enterprises Limited. Both the Jelsoft vBulletin and the Winter Systems vBindex Copyright notice in the footer must stay in place for any page powered by vBindex.

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[high]vBindex is *FREE*, please have the courtesy click install if you use this hack, thank you[/high]

RC3 Build 7: 719
RC3 Build 8: 377
RC3 Build 10: 486
RC4 Build 5: 107
RC5 Build 5: 87

[ImportPassion]

forget it, i was passing page instead of section. should prooly make that stand out a little better.

[Pirate Radio]

t think it has to do with...

if (eregi("block-Now_Playing.php",$_SERVER['PHP_SELF'])) {
Header("Location: index.php");
die();
}

global $db,$bgcolor2;

but I don't know what to remove to got get errors

[noppid]

Originally Posted by redlabour

Sure -

But remember - VBIndex isn?t Mozilla Firefox optimized !
http://www.coreforums.net/forums/sho...6&postcount=39

I use FireFox and vBindex both and they both work excellent together.

[GoTTi]

having a problem...

when people login on the index page, it takes them to the forum, but when you go back to the main page, it still says guest....

has this been addressed already and if so can you let me know what the prob is or point me to the thread.

[r6xual]

I get somewhat the same problem, except someone can login on the index page, and the page will refresh however it will still show them as guest until you go to the forums, then it shows you as logged in. If you go back to the index page, you are now shown as logged in. Seems like there is some problems with logging out also.

[therisen]

Originally Posted by r6xual

I get somewhat the same problem, except someone can login on the index page, and the page will refresh however it will still show them as guest until you go to the forums, then it shows you as logged in. If you go back to the index page, you are now shown as logged in. Seems like there is some problems with logging out also.

I have this issue also but I can just refresh the index page then it will show me as logged in.

[NTLDR]

Edit your cookie settings, this has been detailed numerous times already within this thread.

[NTLDR]

Originally Posted by AviationForum

When you do you expect to have functionality with every forum page,

Never, its way beyond the scope of this hack and would generally make your board rather inefficient.

and how can I now make it work with the main forum page?

There are a few details posted a while back, however you'll need to wait for it to built in if those details arn't enough.

[Sirius Black]

Ok - I installed this and it works great except for one slight problem - None of the Post Icons are showing up on the homepage. I changed them all to use a full url to them instead of just a /forum/images/. . . - They work in the actual forum but not on the vBIndex. I'm running vB 3.0.1 - Any ideas ?

[konstance]

Am I right to assume that this hack doesn't work with the newest verstion 3.0.1? It sure is pretty cool.

[Romeos Tune]

Of course it opens the portal this way, however what do you have to edit to get the forums link to work as it's supposed to. Ok, I guess you rename it also i,e, index1.php or whatever so I just need to figure out how to edit that part of the code that adds that link in the portal page. Anyone know how to do this offhand before I start doing it? Thanks!

Originally Posted by SB2002

rename vbindex.php to index.php and it should automatically open the portal when you type in http://www.synergyforums.com/

[Romeos Tune]

Yes Konstance, it does work. I'm running 3.01 and it's working just fine.

[Romeos Tune]

Ok, please disregard my post asking about how to get this to work. It wasn't difficult at all.....

[Freezerator]

Originally Posted by Freezerator

Hi,

how can i change the color of links on the homepage? It seems he discards my style options that i have specified for my forums. Or am i overlooking an option?

No one? It is only the url color, and i can't find where to change it.

http://forum.scooterforum.net

[Romeos Tune]

Hiya,

That should be the same as your forum. Make sure that you have all your paths defined like in the instructions. That could have something to do with it. I'm still brand new too though. But mine are the exact same color as defined in the styles in VB.....Good luck!