vB Timeslip Database -for Automotive websites

This is the newest version of my Timeslip Database hack. If you don't have an automobile related website ya might as well stop reading here because this will probably be of no use to you.. But if you do, read on!

What does it do? This hack does a few things. First, it will add a separate "Vehicle Profile" page to your forum where your users can enter their type of vehicle, engine, tranny, tires, horsepower, best 60' time, 1/8 mile time, 1/4 mile time, upload thier timeslip and more. Once the data is entered the timeslips.php page will display the info sorted by the best times, highest trap speeds, highest horsepower #s, proof of ET, or ET brackets (user selectable).

You can also ban users from editing their Vehicle Profile. This comes in handy if you have some users who insist on entering false data into the Timeslip Database just to be funny. To use this feature, just click on the user's vehicle profile, then click "user options" and set "Can edit vehicle profile" to no. The user will still be able to edit his regular profile, but not his vehicle profile.


Features include:
*The ability to sort by:
-1/4 Mile ET
-1/4 Mile MPH
-1/8 Mile ET
-1/8 Mile MPH
-60' Time
-Horsepower
-Cars with proof of ET (actual timeslip)
-N/A cars only
-Username
-ET brackets
*Show the average ET, MPH, and HP for your site.
*Vehicle Profile (separate from user profile)
*Ability to ban users from editing their vehicle profile
*Users can upload their timeslip in the vehicle profile. (New!)
*Timeslip uploads can be disabled in the admincp. (New!)
*Admin can delete user's uploaded timeslip. (New!)
*Maximum width, height and filesize for timeslip uploads can be set in the admincp. (New!)
*Admin can set an ET for which a timeslip is required if user's ET is quicker. (New!)
*Installer


Demo:
http://modernmusclecars.net/forums/timeslips.php

vb.org member sites w/Timeslip Database installed:
http://srtforums.com/forums/timeslips.php
http://www.fordpower.net/forums/timeslips.php
http://www.al-club3g.org/forums/timeslips.php
http://www.gmvsford.com/forums/timeslips.php
http://board.accordtuner.com/timeslips.php
http://www.240sxforums.com/forums/timeslips.php
http://www.tennesspeed.net/forums/timeslips.php
http://www.socalloc.com/forums/timeslips.php
http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/timeslips.php
http://fordvschevy.com/forum/timeslips.php
http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/timeslips.php
http://www.lonestarstangs.com/forum/timeslips.php
http://www.tallahasseemusclecar.com/forum/timeslips.php
http://www.ricehatersclub.com/vbulletin/timeslips.php
http://www.highertuning.com/forums/timeslips.php4
http://www.mx5roadsters.com/forums/timeslips.php
http://www.stangcountry.com/forums/timeslips.php
http://www.lssix.com/forums/timeslips.php
http://gpfanatix.com/forums/timeslips.php
http://tealnet.com/ipw-web/forum/timeslips.php
http://www.eurotechniks.com/forums/timeslips.php
http://k-series.com/forum/timeslips.php
http://www.ymrforums.com/timeslips.php
http://www.modernengineuity.com/forums/timeslips.php
http://t6p.com/forums/timeslips.php
http://www.turborides.com/forums/timeslips.php
http://www.mr2oc.com/timeslips.php
http://host41.hrwebservices.net/~wac...timeslips.php?
http://www.moparstyle.net/forums/timeslips.php
http://www.fullthrottleforums.com/timeslips.php
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/timeslips.php
http://www.fordforums.com.au/timeslips.php
http://www.commodorecarclubwa.com/timeslips.php
http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/timeslips.php
http://www.carolinarides.com/forum/timeslips.php
http://www.sicgmtrucks.com/forum/timeslips.php
http://www.micra.org.uk/timeslips.php
http://www.carforums.net/

If you'd like me to add a link to your VB3 Timeslip Database for others to see, please post it in this thread.

I've also attached some screenshots from my test board below so that you can see what the standard VB3 version looks like. The screenshots only show 10 entries, but it does have pagination and will display 25 per page by default.

Screenshots:
Timeslips main page
Vehicle Profile
Edit Vehicle Profile
Upload a timeslip
Admincp settings


Installation overview:
Files to edit: (7)- admincp/user.php, image.php, member.php, includes/functions_user.php, profile.php, includes/functions_upload.php, includes/functions_online.php
Files to upload: (3)- TDinstaller.php, timeslips.php, slipicon.gif
Templates to edit: (2)- USERCP_SHELL, navbar
Templates to add: (5)- timeslips, timeslipsbit, getvehicleinfo, timeslips_customfields, modifytimeslip
Phrases to add: (6) *see instructions


Support: (Updated: 8-6-05)
Due to my busy scedule and the release of vB 3.5 this version of the Timeslip Database will no longer be supported or developed. Please do not PM me with questions about when the next version will be released because I honestly have no idea.. But when I do start working on it I'll be sure to let you guys know.
Read more here:
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost....&postcount=666

Please search this thread before posting questions. Theres a good chance that your question has already been posted and answered.

Also, reading through the old thread for vB Timeslip Database v1.3 can probably answer some of your questions about adding new features or customizing.

The VB2 version of this hack is located here:
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=58076


Add-ons & How to's:
*Show the Top 5 ETs on your vB Advanced Homepage.
*Show the Top 5 ETs on your vB Advanced CMPS page. (by coolmody)
*Show the Top 5 ETs on your vBindex page. (by SVTBlackLight01)
*Change the default sort method
*Show the ET club that users belong to in the postbit.
*Show the 1/4 mile ET in the postbit only for users who have added it.
*Set permissions for editing the Vehicle Profile per usergroup.
*Require a link to the actual timeslip for all ETs that are 11.99 or quicker (for v2.0 only.. this comes standard in v2.1)


This hack has been confirmed to work with vB versions 3.0.0 - 3.0.8.

Many thanks to my beta testers: 350Chevy and Corsacrazy :up:


Version History:
v2.1: -Added the ability for users to upload timeslips in their vehicle profile. Added the ability for admins to require an actual timeslip for specified ETs. New Timeslip Database settings added to the admincp to control maximum upload sizes and turn the upload feature on & off. (current version)
(Check this post for more info about the new features.)
v2.0: -Ported hack over for VB3 and added a few new fields to the vehicle profile.
v1.3: -Added the ability to sort by ET brackets or "clubs". (ie. show 10 second cars only. 11 second cars only, 13 sec cars, etc).
v1.2: -Added a new action that will show the average ET, trap speed, and horsepower for your site.
v1.1: -Added the seperate vehicle profile page to input timeslip data. Added a few new fields to the vehicle profile page (race weight, track, D/A, mods, tranny type, etc). Added a "details" column to the Timeslip Database page which lets you view all vehicle profile fields when clicked.
v1.0: -Initial release. (VB2)


NOTE: If you've recently upgraded your forum software and you're having trouble with timeslips.php showing all users (regardless if they have an ET) or it not sorting correcty, Read This!


If you find this script useful please click install.

[EvilLS1]

Originally Posted by PranK

Dewayne,

I did this, when I had 2 lots of profile fields, i was able to add/edit etc, but now that i have deleted the lot that i added last (without any entries) the old profile fields cannot be accessed.

Thanks,

Christian

Do this, go to your admincp, click modify custom profile fields, and tell me the field IDs for the timeslip fields.

[gibgib]

This hack is a good idea.

Is there something similar that will allow the user to add say 4 images via an upload button, some custom fields & a 500 character description field?

I run an automotive site. This is our current member gallery:
http://www.aussiefrogs.com/gallery/usergallery.htm
It is cluttered & requires a lot of maintenence. If the members could update their own page within the forum software it would be really good :classic:

[PranK]

Originally Posted by EvilLS1

Do this, go to your admincp, click modify custom profile fields, and tell me the field IDs for the timeslip fields.

Fields are 80-95, the ones it created the 2nd time were 50-65 (i think).

Christian

[PKRWUD]

Originally Posted by EvilLS1

PKRWUD,
Check and make sure you added the html to the timeslipsbit template. Then go into your admin panel and look under the custom profile fields section and make sure that the timeslip fields are there and that the IDs are 50-65. If thats not it, let me know and we'll figure it out. I'm sure its something simple.

This is what's in my timeslipbit template:

<tr align="center">
<td class="alt1">$rank</td>
<td class="alt2""><a href="member.php?$session[sessionurl]u=$userinfo[userid]">$username</a></td>
<td class="alt1">$ride</td>
<td class="alt2">$induction</td>
<td class="alt1"">$avghp$rwhp</td>
<td class="alt2">$avgsf$sixty</td>
<td class="alt1"">$avge$eighth$atmph1$eighthmph$spacer $avgemph</td>
<td class="alt2">$avgq$quarter$atmph2$quartermph$space r$avgqmph</td>
<td class="alt1"">$details</td>
<td class="alt2">$slip</td>
</tr>



And my user fields include 1-10 and 50-65.

[gearshifter47]

Originally Posted by EvilLS1

Nothing is wrong. Thats the way it was designed to work. The Timeslip Database is mostly geared toward 1/4 mile ETs since thats the most popular track length.

By default it sorts by 1/4 mile ETs.. So it only shows times of those who have entered something into the 1/4 mile ET field..

If you select "sort by username" it displays the usernames alphabetically of everyone who has entered something into the 1/4 mile ET field. Same with showing naturally aspirated cars only. If the 1/4 mile ET field is left blank, they will not show on the list. Everything is based on the 1/4 mile ET. Of coarse you can easily change it so that it sorts by other things if you want. But thats the way its meant to work.

It will show the 1/8 mile ETs for everyone who has entered them only when sorting by 1/8 mile ET.

how do i go about fixing the sort by username, NA, and those to not require the 1/4 mile time?

[SVTBlackLight01]

Originally Posted by gibgib

This hack is a good idea.

Is there something similar that will allow the user to add say 4 images via an upload button, some custom fields & a 500 character description field?

I run an automotive site. This is our current member gallery:
http://www.aussiefrogs.com/gallery/usergallery.htm
It is cluttered & requires a lot of maintenence. If the members could update their own page within the forum software it would be really good :classic:

I think what your asking for is a vB Garage that every car site owner here has been asking for forever.

If you just need a good gallery, there are a few free ones that are good. Coppermine is good. Or if you want to pay for a gallery, check out PhotoPost.

[EvilLS1]

gibgib,
Yeah what you want is the vbgarage that everyone keeps requesting.. Not sure if anyone is developing it or not.. Theres a thread in the request forum about it.

PranK,
So the fields that are still in your database are 80-95 and fields 50-65 no longer exist correct? If so, in member.php, includes/functions_user.php, and profile.php you'll need to make sure the field ID#s match the field IDs that you have in your database.

In those files, find all instances of this (there will be several):

(50,51,52,53,54,55,56,58,59,60,61,62,63,64,65)

And replace it with this:

(80,81,82,83,84,85,86,88,89,90,91,92,93,94,95)

Or if I'm misunderstanding you and you're saying that you still have fields 50-65, then you'll need to do just the opposite. Also, make sure you have the correct field #s in timeslips.php.

PKRWUD,
For some reason your timeslipsbit template isn't being displayed. Make sure the template name is spelled correctly (its timeslipsbit not timeslipbit).. If thats not it send me a copy of your timeslips.php file and I'll take a look.


gearshifter47,
This will make it show everyone who has entered something into the ride field when sorting by username:

In timeslips.php find:

   else if ($_REQUEST['do'] == 'username') 
   {
        $cond.=" WHERE userfield.field55>'".intval($number)."'";
        $condition.=" AND userfield.field55>'".intval($number)."'";
        $orderby="user.username";
        $direction=ASC;
        $bracket11="<b>[</b>";
        $bracket12="<b>]</b>";
   }

Replace it with:

   else if ($_REQUEST['do'] == 'username') 
   {
        $cond.=" WHERE userfield.field50!=''";
        $condition.=" AND userfield.field50!=''";
        $orderby="user.username";
        $direction=ASC;
        $bracket11="<b>[</b>";
        $bracket12="<b>]</b>";
   }

To make it show all N/A cars (when sorting by N/A) regardless if 1/4 mile ET has been entered find:

    else if ($_REQUEST['do'] == 'na') 
   {
        $condition.=" AND userfield.field65='$natasp' AND userfield.field55>'".intval($number)."'";
        $cond.=" WHERE userfield.field55!=''";
        $orderby="userfield.field55";
        $direction=ASC;
        $bracket13="<b>[</b>";
        $bracket14="<b>]</b>";

Replace it with:

    else if ($_REQUEST['do'] == 'na') 
   {
        $condition.=" AND userfield.field65='$natasp' AND userfield.field50!=''";
        $cond.=" WHERE userfield.field50!=''";
        $orderby="userfield.field55";
        $direction=ASC;
        $bracket13="<b>[</b>";
        $bracket14="<b>]</b>";

[magnus]

Heh, my scripts name has surpassed the script itself. vBGarage was short lived, the "powers that be" yanked it, because I used a portion of code from a coder who is no longer around to give consent. /shrug

It was for vB2, anyway. I've been developing a vB3 version, but unfortunately I started a new job and don't have the time to beat on it full time, so I can't really guestimate a release date.

FOCUS: EvilLS1, as always, still diggin' the hack.. the users love it.

[gearshifter47]

this will still keep them in order right?

and how could i make username the default sort when i start up..

[EvilLS1]

Originally Posted by magnus

It was for vB2, anyway. I've been developing a vB3 version, but unfortunately I started a new job and don't have the time to beat on it full time, so I can't really guestimate a release date.

I remember your garage for vb2. Looked pretty nice! I'm sure a vb3 version would be very popular with the automotive sites.. I'm in the same boat as you though... Due to work I don't have much spare time to try and make anything like that.

Originally Posted by gearshifter47

this will still keep them in order right?

and how could i make username the default sort when i start up..

Yes, they'll still be sorted by username alphabetically.

To make username the default sort method open timeslips.php and find:

// If no action is set order by quarter
if (empty($_REQUEST['do']))
{
  $_REQUEST['do'] ='quarter';
}

Replace it with:

// If no action is set order by username
if (empty($_REQUEST['do']))
{
  $_REQUEST['do'] ='username';
}

Find:

   } 
   else 
   {
        $cond.=" WHERE userfield.field55>'".intval($number)."'";
        $condition.=" AND userfield.field55>'".intval($number)."'";
        $orderby="userfield.field55";
        $direction=ASC;
        $bracket3="<b>[</b>";
        $bracket4="<b>]</b>";

Replace it with:

   } 
   else
   {
        $cond.=" WHERE userfield.field50!=''";
        $condition.=" AND userfield.field50!=''";
        $orderby="user.username";
        $direction=ASC;
        $bracket11="<b>[</b>";
        $bracket12="<b>]</b>";