vBGarage v3.1.1 (now with GD-Lib support!)

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vBGarage v3.1.1 (now with GD-Lib support!)

Description
This hack will allow your users to create a virtual garage where they can store photos, details, etc.. about their vehicle (this can be modified to suit forums of other interests).

Latest Uploads will be displayed on Garage List.

Forum users can now leave comments in member garages.

Admin functions are available in the AdminCP.

This version contains the ability to limit access by usergroup(s). All templates are 100% XHTML Verified!

Information
Tested and developed on vB 3.0.0 Gold.

Requires
GD 2.0+ Library

Demo
http://www.sffba.net/forum/vbgarage.php?do=list (Temporary)

This hack, as like the rest of my hacks, are FREE. However, if you enjoy this hack and feel the need to donate something for my time you can do so by clicking the icon below:


*NOTE: Those who donate are explicitly granted permission to remove the "Powered by" information from the vBGarage footer.

*NOTE: When donating, please include your forum url. Thanks!

Version History
v3 - Initial release. Let's hope I don't have alot of entries here.
v3.0.1 - Added GD-Lib Support!
v3.1.0 - Added User Comments, Latest Uploads on Garage List, AdminCP Options
v3.1.1 - Added ability for Admin to "edit" users' garages. Use ImageCopyResampled(); over ImageCopyResized(); for better thumbnail quality.

Planned Features
- Multiple entries per user.
- Possible integration with Photopost/Coppermine/etc..

If you use this, please click

* Installation script by John

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UPGRADES

v3.1.0 -> v3.1.1 UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONS

v3.0.1 -> v3.1.0 UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONS

v3.0 -> v3.0.1 UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONS

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MODIFICATIONS/ADD-ONS

[high]1. Add "Who's Online" Location by magnus[/high]
[high]2. Organize Your vBGarage Templates by magnus[/high]
[high]3. Increase Thumbnail Image Quality (v3.1.1 and older) by magnus[/high]
[high]4. Alphabetize Garage List by magnus[/high]
[high]5. Add "Latest Uploads" to FORUMHOME by magnus[/high]
[high]6. EvilLS1's Timeslip Database Integration by SVTOA[/high]
[high]7. Installer/Uninstaller by Action-N[/high]
[high]8. vBulletin 3.0.5 Compatible Installer/Update by noppid[/high]

[thorzzzten]

hy,

installation was running smoothly.

except the point "navbar" - I don't get anywhere a link in the navbar for the vbGarage :ermm:

any ideas? :nervous:

I use the German Language Template.

thx
Thorsten

[KAC]

Well, here is my feedback on this whole situation. It was really nice of Magnus to hang around and offer support for the hack till it made hack of the month then just vanish. Maybe I am missing something but I have pretty much followed this thread from page one trying to get some issues resolved and some things added to make this better. To anyone who would like to share thier work to make this hack better or if they have a stable working version of this I will gladly pay you for your work. You can PM me here and I will get back to you.

Some people just need that few minutes of fame, but they will soon fade away. I hope someone will take this work and make it even better as I think there is very much potential in this hack. I would have gladly sent magnus $30+ for this hack if he had at least hung around but I am for sure not going to pay or donate to someone who is just going to run off and leave high and dry.

[DJ RRebel]

do agree this sort of thing is terribly frustrating, but I think you may be taking your comments a bit far ... lol.

Seriously, if he really cared so much about getting hack of the month, then chances are he would still be around to gloat about about that status. It's probably just a case of someone moving on or not having as much time.

Unfortunately, people who develop these sorts of complicated/great hacks don't owe anybody anything. We should be greatful for what they have done.

For bigger hacks, it does make things very complicated though, as different people want different additions done to the hack. It doesn't quite make sense to discuss it in the same topic as the original creator will probably never add those features. But at the same time, it doesn't make sense to have other threads open, as it would split the hack into many different paths like one new thread supporting multiple garage types, and another thread fixing a potential bug. This would lead to one thread with the new feature, but without the bug fix, and one thread with the bug fixed, but without the new feature. Shouldn't be a problem at the start, but as things develop and more paths stem out of the original, it would mean significant wasted time and energy to incorporate everything!

Maybe a solution is a new forum of some sort, which would be a 'modification of modifications' forum ??? lol

Originally Posted by integra99

I have contacted magnus and am taking over development of this hack. Mods, since I can't edit the original post, do I need to make a new thread for subsequent versions? 3.2.0 will be release in the near future, I have to make an install/upgrade script and figure out the database structure. Thanks
-Colin

Hi Colin... contact me if you need someone rebuilding an install script and make it follow the new vB protocols (phrases and xhtml) ...

i'd be interested to see the 3.2 features list.... i see the demo site have a complete different structure, with multiple albums per members... i'd like to see what's going on on that.

multiple-new fields ?!
names for the tool (photo album can be renamed)
etc...

[cinq]

I would be happy to help in any way I can to make this hack better ( given my somewhat limited coding skills though but i can try ).

I did amend the original hack somewhat in my own implementation.

[dieselpowered]

I know this is shown specifically to work with vb 3.0.0, however, will it work with 3.0.3? I could really use this as we run an off-road and racing forum. Thank you!!

Mike

[Rick Sample]

Yes, it will work with 3.03!

[dieselpowered]

Thank you for the reponse my friend!

Mike

[dieselpowered]

Hmmm this is not working for me...Here is the error I am receiving when attempting to access the admin page:

Parse error: parse error, unexpected T_CONSTANT_ENCAPSED_STRING, expecting ')' in /var/www/html/bignutsracing.com/forums/includes/init.php on line 728

Any help would be appreciated!

Mike

** Fixed...disregard **

[integra99]

Originally Posted by nexialys

Hi Colin... contact me if you need someone rebuilding an install script and make it follow the new vB protocols (phrases and xhtml) ...

i'd be interested to see the 3.2 features list.... i see the demo site have a complete different structure, with multiple albums per members... i'd like to see what's going on on that.

multiple-new fields ?!
names for the tool (photo album can be renamed)
etc...

Hi,

Magnus has expressed some sorrow for not being able to continue development of this hack, as he is extremely busy with work and his family right now, as well as trying to maintain his on vb3 based web board. I will do my best to help you all, but keep in mind that I have a very busy life too outside of the webtranet, so be patient with me.

Nex, Magnus has expressed to me that as long as he retains the original credit for this hack, he does not mind what we do with it I would be interested in you helping with the new templates and phrases as I'm completly swamped right now with work and school. I wish to retain control of this project, but I will certainly give you credit for helping with it. If you would like to, I can provide you with the new PHP file for 3.2, and you can start on it.