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 SVTBlackLight01

You finally decided to take the plunge huh? I can't wait to check it out.

Yeah I've been putting it off for a while but I just can't stand not having the latest greatest thing.

Its up and running if ya wanna check it out. I still need to fine tune a few things but the hard part is done.

[EvilLS1]

<font size="4">Top 5 ETs Add-on for vB Advanced Homepage</font>

This adds a module to your Vb Advanced Homepage that shows the top five ETs from your Timeslip Database (see screenshot).

It should work with most other portals aswell.

[Rick Sample]

Ok all you car fans, who wants to help me install this hack? I tried for a few hours then I gave up. To difficult for my knowledge. If anyone can help, that would be awsome!

Thanks,

[SVTOA]

What steps have you done so far? What are you having trouble with?

[Rick Sample]

Originally Posted by SVTOA

What steps have you done so far? What are you having trouble with?

I'm having trouble with it all. After I ran the install script, and edited all the files and stuff, it just got way to confusing. I'm very causiouse. Some of those lines and stuff you have to add are huge. When I paste them in and stuff, I don't know if I did it right or not because their not small little bits of info. Then it talked about creating templates and such and such. I was like: So I went back and undid all the changes. The only thing I didn't undo was the install script. I'm new to this stuff, the only hack I installed so far is Vbgarage. That wasn't to bad.

Do you think you could help me out any?

[EvilLS1]

muscle-mustangs,
I'm at work right now and can't do anything from here, but I'll help you install it when I get home tonight (11:30pm EST). Or maybe SVTOA can give you a hand with it before then.

Dewayne

[SVTOA]

Originally Posted by muscle-mustangs

I'm having trouble with it all. After I ran the install script, and edited all the files and stuff, it just got way to confusing. I'm very causiouse. Some of those lines and stuff you have to add are huge. When I paste them in and stuff, I don't know if I did it right or not because their not small little bits of info. Then it talked about creating templates and such and such. I was like: So I went back and undid all the changes. The only thing I didn't undo was the install script. I'm new to this stuff, the only hack I installed so far is Vbgarage. That wasn't to bad.

Do you think you could help me out any?

Sure, but I will need server access and cpanel access to be able to do this for you.

[Rick Sample]

Originally Posted by SVTOA

Sure, but I will need server access and cpanel access to be able to do this for you.

Thats no prob. However, I don't use any Cpanel. I use Pcanywhere to connect to the server. The other admin has the server at his house. Will this be a problem? if so, if you want I could just send you the files that need edited if you would like. Let me know, maybe we can do it sometime soon over AIM.

Thanks man for helping! Cheers!

[SVTOA]

I'm talking about your forum CPANEL. For root access all I need is the IP address and login and I can edit the PHP files from a program I have. It's easier if I can work with the edited and unedited files for testing and such- If I make a mistake I can restore the correct working file in seconds, know what I mean?

[Rick Sample]

Originally Posted by SVTOA

I'm talking about your forum CPANEL. For root access all I need is the IP address and login and I can edit the PHP files from a program I have. It's easier if I can work with the edited and unedited files for testing and such- If I make a mistake I can restore the correct working file in seconds, know what I mean?

Cool, so you just want me to set you up an admin account? I have a few I set up for testing, if you want I could send you the user id and password. As long as your sure you know what your doing, thats cool. Um how long should it take, and would you be able to do it anytime soon?

Thanks man,