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]

[magnus]

Glad I could help.

That's the problem with GD1.6. You could use ImageCreate, but the thumbnail colors will be all whacked out. Only GD 2.0+ supports ImageCreateTrueColor.

Figures. There are a few 'workarounds', but they're sort of messy. If you can't get it upgraded, let me know, I'll code the workaround.

[Envy-UK]

Originally Posted by magnus

Glad I could help.

That's the problem with GD1.6. You could use ImageCreate, but the thumbnail colors will be all whacked out. Only GD 2.0+ supports ImageCreateTrueColor.

Figures. There are a few 'workarounds', but they're sort of messy. If you can't get it upgraded, let me know, I'll code the workaround.

The upgrade looks like a long road, but, at close to 2am, I'm guessing everything seems that way.

I'll take a closer look tomorrow.

Thank you again for the first class support.

[rockergrrl]

How about an addon for multiple cars/galleries.

I know a lot of people have more than one car tha they would like to show off...

[magnus]

Originally Posted by rockergrrl

How about an addon for multiple cars/galleries.

I know a lot of people have more than one car tha they would like to show off...

Yup. That's the #1 most requested feature. I've got a preliminary design of it, but before I release it, I'd like to make sure the current version is stable. Expect it soon, though.

I need to get the AdminCP interface up first, though.. I hate requiring the end user to edit the .PHP file to make a configuration change.

[joeychgo]

I just installed the new version - I added a car, and my username isn't listed at all under username ??

whats wrong? I just dl'd the zip an hour ago...?

Also -- one feature that would be great would be if I could assign a different number of images for each user group

Another that would be great would be some way to siplay a few random images on the forums page..

It looks fantastic Magnus --- thank you so much for this

Originally Posted by magnus

Download the latest .ZIP. Replace the vbgarage.php file. It was a typo on my part.

[rockergrrl]

Just redownload it.

That's what I had to do, and it worked fine.

[joeychgo]

Didnt realize he had revised it that quik...it worked.

One think I just noticed, I just tried to upload a large pic --- 1.7meg -- it tooka long time to upload - then gave no warning that the upload was unsucessful -- when I resized the pic to 65kb, it uploaded fine. There should be some kind of error warning shouldnt there?

Originally Posted by rockergrrl

Just redownload it.

That's what I had to do, and it worked fine.

[magnus]

Originally Posted by joeychgo

Didnt realize he had revised it that quik...it worked.

One think I just noticed, I just tried to upload a large pic --- 1.7meg -- it tooka long time to upload - then gave no warning that the upload was unsucessful -- when I resized the pic to 65kb, it uploaded fine. There should be some kind of error warning shouldnt there?

Yea, it craps out on large images sometimes. That's more of a PHP limitation. I'll see what I can do.

[joeychgo]

Is there a file size limit? I'll just add a note explaining this where it says how many images the user is limited to...

Originally Posted by magnus

Yea, it craps out on large images sometimes. That's more of a PHP limitation. I'll see what I can do.

[Dsmed]

Originally Posted by magnus

This was designed on PHP Version 4.3.5. Are you having problems?

no i havent tried to install it yet, but my forum uses the php4 extension rather than the regular php extension, and i was just curious if i had to change anything before i installed it, sorry for the confusion..