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.
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..
The problem is in the init.php edit I'm almost certain. Start from scratch with a fresh copy of init.php and do the edit listed in the 3.0.5 update instructions file.
nono, I mean it's running fine now..
but do I still need to run your installer cause it says there's lots of fixes in it ?
but do I still need to run your installer cause it says there's lots of fixes in it ?
The second part of the installer is for running after vB upgrades, there should be no need to run any part of the installer now. You should be able to upload and use the new vbgarage.php file in the 3.0.5 update package now though which has a few improvements in it.
A new version is ready for release as well. It should be posted in a few days or so. We'll see.
Here's the upgrade instructions for existing garages....
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[ INSTALL: UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS FOR UPGRADING AN EXISTING vBGarage INSTALLAION DB MODE] (Leave images in database)
(Backup your database and close your forums!)
1. UPLOAD the provided vbgconfig.php file to your forums ROOT folder
Set $vbg_use_fs = 0; to use the script in database mode
This is the default so there's nothing to do.
2. UPLOAD "upgrade_vbgarage.php" to your forums/admincp folder.
4. Run the first option "vBGarage Upgrade - New Settings and Phrases"
5. Run the second option "vBGarage Utilities - Prepare DB for Thumbnails".
6. Run the third option "vBGarage Utilities - Create Thumbnails for DB".
(If you have alot of images in the DB this may be pretty intense on the server.)
6. Delete "upgrade_vbgarage.php".
7. UPLOAD "vbgarage.php" to your forum ROOT directory
Magnus - I'm currently using this and I like it. I was wondering if its possible to make this same thing, but have it on its own, so you don't need vb to run it.
Magnus - I'm currently using this and I like it. I was wondering if its possible to make this same thing, but have it on its own, so you don't need vb to run it.
Magnus may not be posting. However I can tell you this uses the vB backend 100%.
It's programming, of course a stand alone could be made. In fact they exist and are called galleries. There are other hacks here that you can reference for stand alone galleries, stand alone galleries that can be intergrated to vB, and other Galleries made for vB.
vBGarage v3.1.1 (now with GD-Lib support!) Details »»
About Developer
DB Changes 
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01-21-2005, 06:55 PM
