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

[Allen Mead]

I give it a go on a fresh install on 3.0.3 - and it didn't work.

Error came straight up saying it couldn't connect to the database.. sorry i didn't note
down the exact error

[NTLDR]

Originally Posted by Stan Melony

After editing something there comes an error message: "Could not find phrase - vbindex_settings_saved"

That "error" can be ignored, the settings are saved however you don't seem to have the phrase to say they have been saved.

[NTLDR]

Originally Posted by Allen Mead

Error came straight up saying it couldn't connect to the database..

If it was an error connecting to the database then its a problem with vB and not vBindex. Also make sure you have setup the options correctly.

[NTLDR]

Originally Posted by G3MM4

When I installed this hack (I followed the instructions to the letter...), and I pointed my browser (IE6) to the correct URL, all I get is a blank page!

What do I do? This is my first time installing a portal/hack, and I'm no good with actual code.

Make sure you have completed all the steps done by the automated installer and edited vbioptions.php as directed by the first step. You can re-run the installer again to make sure you have done the process correctly.

[NTLDR]

Originally Posted by ???`S?LV?R???`

What would I Have to do if I wanted to rename vbindex.php and still get it to work?

Nothing other than renaming the file.

[Mr. Brian]

Originally Posted by NTLDR

Just re-run the installer, its possible you'll loose the settings however the templates will be re-added to all parent styles.

Thanks a lot.

[G3MM4]

Originally Posted by NTLDR

Make sure you have completed all the steps done by the automated installer and edited vbioptions.php as directed by the first step. You can re-run the installer again to make sure you have done the process correctly.

Sorry I didn't make myself very clear. I can't even get the first step of the installer to run. I posted the problem over at Core Forums. (http://www.coreforums.net/forums/sho...=2741#post2741)

[NTLDR]

The URL posted was correct, if for some reason it doesn't load point it directly to domain.com/forum/admin/vbiupgrade.php?step=welcome instead.

[ZGeek]

I want to use vbindex on my site, but i've only just renewed my license and I have the latest version (vBulletin_3-0-3_L9092a50.zip). Has anyone sucessfully installed it on this? or should I wait for an update?

[Hippycrack]

Originally Posted by ZGeek

I want to use vbindex on my site, but i've only just renewed my license and I have the latest version (vBulletin_3-0-3_L9092a50.zip). Has anyone sucessfully installed it on this? or should I wait for an update?

Works great on vBulletin 3.0.3


Hippycrack

[ZGeek]

Thanks mate, I will go have a play then

[ryanhulce]

/install

Works Great! Simple Install! I got it working no problems with 3.0.3

http://www.modernmusclecar.net

Thanks!

[Blam Forumz]

I want to change these colours how do i?


thanks


Blam

www.blaminator.co.uk/

[NTLDR]

Edit your style. Full instructions on howto edit/create styles are in the vBulletin Manual over at vBulletin.com.

[cashpath]

ok hope I can get some help on this..

http://www.maddenboard.com

See how the logo is on the left in the middle... then goto the forum and see how the logo is? I want the logo on the vbindex page to be just like it is on the forum page?

<!-- logo -->
<a name="top"></a>
<table border="0" width="$stylevar[outertablewidth]" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" align="center">
<tr>
	<td align="$stylevar[left]"><a href="$vboptions[forumhome].php?$session[sessionurl]"><img src="$stylevar[titleimage]" border="0" alt="$vboptions[bbtitle]" /></a></td>
	<td align="$stylevar[right]">
<center>

Thats how it is now how do I fix it?

Thanks