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]

I'm working on trying to obtain "Premium" status for this hack with Erwin. If approved, all fixes/releases/upgrades/etc.. will be contained in their own respective forums, and noppid and myself will be able to better manage/track any problems/questions that may arise. Plus, this will make it easier for you, the users, to find answers to already asked questions, fixes, etc..

[noppid]

That's great news. Gald ya stopped in. I just got proved wrong in my last post.

[noppid]

Well looks like the next version will be set at 4.0.0. There is no timetable for the release at this time though. I'm looking at adding multiple cars/garages before the release. Thanks to magnus for that!

In the mean time we have optional watermarking of full size images coming in 4.0.0.

Here's two attachments of how they will appear if enabled and configured correctly.

By configured correctly we mean, the watermark image is a valid .png and the watermark option is enabled in vbgconfig.php and the path to the file is set correctly in vbgconfig.php and nothing went wrong in the file system. If any of the above does occur, then the image will not be watermarked. Rather then throwing errors when something went wrong we thought it best to just skip the step if a sanity check failed.

The same logic was applied to all the File system access to images if you run 4.0.0 in file system mode. If anything goes wrong, the image is just skipped on the file system side and only database information stored or retrived. This results in no errors being thrown and the only negetive effect being images don't appear. If this occurs, users can report the problem, you can fix it, and they can delete blank images and upload new ones.

Have a look.

[oly51]

Originally Posted by noppid

...Well looks like the next version will be set at 4.0.0. There is no timetable for the release at this time though. I'm looking at adding multiple cars/garages before the release. Thanks to magnus for that!

Great news!!! Keep me in mind if you guys need a Beta tester for a new install.

Thanks,
Gary
<oly51>

[Freezerator]

One question: Are user comments counted as posts or not counted at al?

[noppid]

Not counted at all.

[Freezerator]

Ok, tnx
Maybe a suggestion?

[noppid]

vBGarage 4.0.0 has been released. You should consider upgrading. If you are installing from scratch, you should also consider using vBGarage 4.0.0.

The release is in this thread... https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=74961

Thank you.

[dede1]

sorry

[noppid]

Originally Posted by drumsy

I am also curious as to when we might see some display adjustments. The current layout is very barebones.

I'm also hoping someone would release a "multiple car" option. Yes, there are some out there, but no code for public consumption.

You may get your wish in the near future. We are developing "multi car" now. You can see it at My Computer Rigs Forums.

We have not made alot of changes, but we are open to suggestions.

One thing I'm planing is a randomly selected pic in each garage viewed full size to make that page more appealing.

Let us know what you think.