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

[NTLDR]

If your using vBindex 3.0.0 RC4 or RC5 then the calendar has new templates that allow for it to fit 7 days in the standard width side block, take a look at the screenshots in the first post of this thread or the live demo at Core Forums.

[chas_h]

Originally Posted by NTLDR

If your using vBindex 3.0.0 RC4 or RC5 then the calendar has new templates that allow for it to fit 7 days in the standard width side block, take a look at the screenshots in the first post of this thread or the live demo at Core Forums.

I see that, thanks. It's simply a case of choosing 7 days instead of 5. But I notice at the core forums page you have got rid of those little '>' to the left of the calendar and you have also oncorporated the little dropdown button into the same table as the 'Month' title. Any ideas how to fix that? (see attached screen cap.

[NTLDR]

The new style only works with vBindex 3.0.0 RC4 and above, if you have an older version you can copy the edited calendar_ and vbindex_calendar templates from the vbindex_templates.xml file.

If your using RC4/5 and it doesn't appear like that then the templates will be listed as templatename__3.0.0_RCX in the ACP for you to update your customised ones from.

[chas_h]

Originally Posted by NTLDR

The new style only works with vBindex 3.0.0 RC4 and above, if you have an older version you can copy the edited calendar_ and vbindex_calendar templates from the vbindex_templates.xml file.

If your using RC4/5 and it doesn't appear like that then the templates will be listed as templatename__3.0.0_RCX in the ACP for you to update your customised ones from.

Ok thanks, I'm using Vb3.0 Gold with your Vbindex RC5 but I may have inherited some conflicting templates that are causing that when I imported a couple of styles from my other board that uses the vbadvanced.
Now I know where to look for the problem, thank you!

[Cold Steel]

When you're viewing the online users block as a regular, non-admin member, there are a lot of extra commas for invisible users.

Is there a way to fix this?

[wkhalaf]

Guys i need help please ..

1- My forum is in the main (Root) directory .. and i've installed the vbindex .. everything is fine but it doesn't seem to be set to the mainpage. I've tried going to the Admincp and changing the Forums' URL and the Homepage URL as well, But no use. i even tried to go to the server and make a redirect but it always gives me an error

the vbindex URL is www.mypage.com/vbindex.php
while the for my forums is www.mypage.com/index.php

question..

Shall i make a new folder called forums ? and put the forums folders in it .. and then trying to install the vbindex again to get the new settings ?
will SQL database recognize the changes and work fine ??

other than that .. the polls and the shout box don't seem to work

when i activate the polls on the vbindex .. it gives me a database error ..

and when i enter something in the shout box and click shout .. it refreshed the page but nothing appears then

waiting for ur reply thanks :tired:

[Davey-UK]

mypage.com????

lets see, and maybe some help can be provided.

If you want vbindex.php to show up when someone enters your site, then you are going to have to set vbindex.php as your url home page within your servers control panel. Otherwise if you call vbindex....index, your forums will not work.

Yes, the best way is to put forum in a /forum folder, and vbindex.php outside that.

[kylek]

One of the nicest easiest hacks to install, thanks to all who took part in this undertaking, Bravo!!!! Now where is that install button,,,,

[wkhalaf]

well let me give u more details

my site is www.bahrainmobiles.com

the forums' url is www.bahrainmobiles.com or www.bahrainmobiles.com/index.php

the index url is www.bahrainmobiles.com/vbindex.php

and i tried setting the vbindex.php to be the homepage but it just wont' work

need help plz ..

and if i change the forums' position to /forums will the SQL recognize it ? or will it give me errors?

[neocorteqz]

Originally Posted by wkhalaf

well let me give u more details

my site is www.bahrainmobiles.com

the forums' url is www.bahrainmobiles.com or www.bahrainmobiles.com/index.php

the index url is www.bahrainmobiles.com/vbindex.php

and i tried setting the vbindex.php to be the homepage but it just wont' work

need help plz ..

and if i change the forums' position to /forums will the SQL recognize it ? or will it give me errors?

as long as your config.php is pointing to the Proper DB, it will not effect the boards no matter which directory it is in. (if you do it this way, don't forget to update the forums address in your member CP @ vBulletin.com)

I'm guessing you tried to set the portal as your home page right, via the adminCP??

Rename vBindex.php to index.php.

Then

in the adminCP under the option of "Forums Home Page options" may i suggest you set it to a different name other than index(like forums, home, etc...), then all you have to do is rename index.php(webroot directory) to whatever you named it in the admincp, Like so



When visitors view your home page, it will load index.php(which if you renamed vBindex.php) would be your portal page.

then all they'd have to do click the link in the navebar at the top to enter the forums, or click on a topic title.

edit: you'd also have to edit the image paths per the Instructions when you first set up the portal, if you were to change the forums directory..