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]

Originally Posted by Ian Cunningham

WYSIWYG Editor - Should make posting MUCH easier for n00bs!

Yea, I'm looking into that. I believe filburt mentioned it earlier. I'm not sure I can use the vB WYSIWYG Editor, since I'm not using the vB posting system. But, we'll see.

Originally Posted by Ian Cunningham

A small message posted after clicking "submit" to update details, informing that the page has actually been uploaded. A few of my users got confused and thought the script didn't work.

Do you have vB redirects disabled? I'm pretty sure I put a redirect message in there.

Originally Posted by Ian Cunningham

More than one vBGarage per person, which has been a frequent request from my users.

Yup. Already working on it. It's pretty much done, just working out the kinks.

Originally Posted by Ian Cunningham

I am going to take a look at how GD2 works, as I use it for a gallery somewhere and the thumbs look a little different.

By all means.. if you stumble upon anything, let me know.

[SVTOA]

Originally Posted by Ian Cunningham

Excellent work Magnus

I do have a few ideas which I think might be good coded in!

• WYSIWYG Editor - Should make posting MUCH easier for n00bs!
• A small message posted after clicking "submit" to update details, informing that the page has actually been uploaded. A few of my users got confused and thought the script didn't work.
• More than one vBGarage per person, which has been a frequent request from my users.

This is such a good hack you have created here! Let me know if I can help with any parts in anyway!

I am going to take a look at how GD2 works, as I use it for a gallery somewhere and the thumbs look a little different.

Ian, the "more than one garage" is easy- you can do that now with no modifications other than to perhaps change the text of the first three input fields-

You can "cheat" so to speak by simply manipulating what text you enter in those boxes- I have two cars, so what I did:

field "year" entry: "2003"
field "make" entry: "Azure Blue Mach1 and"
field "model" entry: "1994 Rio Red Cobra"


Result is my Garage title appears as so:
"2003 Mach's 2003 Azure Blue Mach1 and 1994 Rio Red Cobra"

Then I just listed the Mach1 first and uploaded the pix for it first, then listed the Cobra second and uploaded the pix second, result is a garage with two cars in it.


See screenshot:

[magnus]

Originally Posted by esoin

Sweet. I got the thumbnails working. However, they are not working in the "Latest Uploads" table. Did I miss a part?

does my imagebits look correct to you?

Make the same changes in your vbgarage_latestbits template. Replace [high]do=thumb&amp;width=100[/high] with [high]do=getimage[/high] and add width=100 in the <IMG> tag.

[SVTOA]

Magnus: Please see #248?

Can we:
Enable or disable the IMG tag in the cpanel for the Garage?
As admins have the option to EDIT a member's garage for them?

Thanks!

[magnus]

Originally Posted by SVTOA

Ian, the "more than one garage" is easy- you can do that now with no modifications other than to perhaps change the text of the first three input fields-

You can "cheat" so to speak by simply manipulating what text you enter in those boxes- I have two cars, so what I did:

field "year" entry: "2003"
field "make" entry: "Azure Blue Mach1 and"
field "model" entry: "1994 Rio Red Cobra"


Result is my Garage title appears as so:
"2003 Mach's 2003 Azure Blue Mach1 and 1994 Rio Red Cobra"

Then I just listed the Mach1 first and uploaded the pix for it first, then listed the Cobra second and uploaded the pix second, result is a garage with two cars in it.


See screenshot:

I think he was referring to two separate garages. Although, your idea works fine for the meantime. I will be allowing multiple garages (which is definable in AdminCP) in a future release.

[PranK]

So sweeet!!!!

2 Questions,

How hard would it be to integrate with Photopost (do you know?) I have an if statement atm so that if a user has a members gallery it will put a link to their gallery in the postbit - i was thinking of having a 'Click here for this users Gallery' type thing in the profile of the car.

Also, could this be integrated with the VB Timeslips?

Thanks again!! I'll install it regardless of the answers!!

Christian

[high]* PranK clicks install.[/high]

[White Knight]

Hmmmm.. but why multiple garage's? I mean when I open my Garage door I see both my vehicals in the same garage. Maybe have it so you can add to different cars in the same garage? This way it keeps someones "Garage Profile" on the same page

[SVTOA]

Originally Posted by White Knight

Hmmmm.. but why multiple garage's? I mean when I open my Garage door I see both my vehicals in the same garage. Maybe have it so you can add to different cars in the same garage? This way it keeps someones "Garage Profile" on the same page

I agree. Multiple garages will mess up the postbit link also.

[Ian Cunningham]

Originally Posted by magnus

Yea, I'm looking into that. I believe filburt mentioned it earlier. I'm not sure I can use the vB WYSIWYG Editor, since I'm not using the vB posting system. But, we'll see.

I managed to integrate the WYSIWYG editor into the page, but I couldnt get it to submit the data correctly - I think that is just my lack of knowledge though, so I will keep trying.

Originally Posted by magnus

Do you have vB redirects disabled? I'm pretty sure I put a redirect message in there.

I'll check this one out, as this must be at my end!

Originally Posted by magnus

Yup. Already working on it. It's pretty much done, just working out the kinks.

You're good

Originally Posted by magnus

By all means.. if you stumble upon anything, let me know.

Will do!

[magnus]

Originally Posted by Ian Cunningham

I managed to integrate the WYSIWYG editor into the page, but I couldnt get it to submit the data correctly - I think that is just my lack of knowledge though, so I will keep trying.

Exactly. Getting the WYSIWYG Editor to display is easy, it's simply a template. However, getting to actually submit is the trick. I may just have to create a secondary WYSIWYG routine/template and implement it. It's redundant, but it would work.

We'll see.

[Envy-UK]

Would it be possible for users to create seperate folders/garages within their initial garage?

Something like the attached image is what I'm thinking.

[magnus]

Originally Posted by Envy-UK

Would it be possible for users to create seperate folders/garages within their initial garage?

Something like the attached image is what I'm thinking.

That's pretty much exactly how it's going to be.

[magnus]

Originally Posted by SVTOA

Magnus: Please see #248?

Can we:
Enable or disable the IMG tag in the cpanel for the Garage?
As admins have the option to EDIT a member's garage for them?

Thanks!

At the moment, you would have to edit vbgarage.php and change the parse_bbcode2(); options. I will, however, be implementing AdminCP options for these. If you want to go ahead and change it now, to allow [IMG] tags simply perform the following edit:

In vbgarage.php:

FIND:

PHP Code:

    $data['text'] = parse_bbcode2($data['text'],'0','0','1','1'); 


REPLACE with:

PHP Code:

    $data['text'] = parse_bbcode2($data['text'],'0','1','1','1'); 


As for Admin ability to edit, yes, that will included.

[Envy-UK]

Originally Posted by magnus

That's pretty much exactly how it's going to be.

[joeychgo]

Just sitting here eagerly awaiting the next update