[HTL] & [TXT] VB Trader LITE

VB Trader LITE
Version: v3 LT Beta 2
vB-version: 3.0.0 Gold
Developer: Trafix
Install difficulty: Easy
File edits: 0
Template edits: 4

Dont forget to click install!

Add ons:
Coming soon...
LeeCHeSSS had agreed to develop an attachment addon similar to the forum posts

Description of the Hack:
This will provide your vB community with a business directory.

This version is not time limited in anyway and there is no obligation to upgrade to the full version.

I originally stated that I would not release any of my hacks here, however due to popular demand I decided to change my mind and put together a txt documentation so it can be released here.

This version is:

1) be FREE and not time limited in any way without any obligation to upgrade to the full version.

2) only support business directories, hence auctions or classifieds listings will not be available.

3) not include "Buy Now"/"Pay Me Now" buttons.

4) not include paypal intergration.


Demo & Screenies:
screenies: VB Trader LITE Disscussion
Live Demo of full version : http://www.petnshow.com/network/vbtrader.php

HACK INSTALLATION DETAILS:
New files for this Hack:
vbt_addlisting.php
vbt_deletelisting.php
vbt_editlisting.php
vbt_faq.php
vbt_feedback.php
vbt_listindex.php
vbt_misc.php
vbt_pvtban.php
vbt_search.php
vbt_showlisting.php
vbt_subcatindex.php
vbt_watch.php
vbtrader.php
admincp/vbt_categories.php
admincp/vbt_misc.php
includes/adminfunctions_vbtrader.php
includes/functions_vbt_cron_close.php
includes/functions_vbt_cron_delete.php
includes/functions_vbt_deletelisting.php
includes/functions_vbt_search.php
includes/functions_vbtrader.php
includes/cron/vbt_cron_close.php
includes/cron/vbt_cron_delete.php

New templates for this Hack:
vbt_ADDEDIT
vbt_addedit_editreason
vbt_addedit_expiredate
vbt_addedit_extra
vbt_addedit_move_bit
vbt_addedit_move_bit2
vbt_addedit_paidlisting
vbt_banned_error
vbt_currently_off
vbt_DELETELISTING
vbt_faq_answer_faq
vbt_faq_askfaq
vbt_FAQ_LISTFAQ
vbt_faq_listfaqbit
vbt_faq_myfaq
vbt_faq_myfaqbit
vbt_FEEDBACK
vbt_feedback_alreadycommented
vbt_feedback_list
vbt_feedback_list_bit
vbt_feedback_request_delete
vbt_feedback_respond
vbt_key
vbt_LISTINDEX
vbt_listindex_bit
vbt_MAP
vbt_map_bit
vbt_map_bit2
vbt_MYADS
vbt_myads_bit
vbt_MYBAN
vbt_myban_bit
vbt_myban_get_reason
vbt_nothing_to_list
vbt_noviewperms
vbt_ooops_error
vbt_RULES
vbt_rules_bit
vbt_SEARCH
vbt_SHOWLIST
vbt_showlist_contact
vbt_showlist_description
vbt_showlist_details
vbt_showlist_extradetails_inactive
vbt_showlist_rating
vbt_showlist_seller
vbt_showlist_x_options
vbt_SUBCATINDEX
vbt_subcatindex_bit
vbt_TRADER
vbt_trader_bit
vbt_WHYNOTACTIVE

Templates modified for this Hack:
Navigation / Breadcrumb Templates ?: navbar

New DB tables for this Hack:
vbt_cat
vbt_docs
vbt_faq
vbt_feedback
vbt_list
vbt_permissions
vbt_pvtban
vbt_rules
vbt_userban
vbt_watch

DB Tables modified for this Hack:
user

New DB columns for this Hack:
vbt_pprating
vbt_genrating
vbt_buyrating
vbt_faq
vbt_ratecomment
vbt_adcredit


This post was generated by the Hack Tracking Log

ZIP UPDATES:
23/3/04
HTL users only: Unfortunatly I just realised that I didnt add the VB Trader FAQ's that are added to your forum FAQ's. This is now fixed in the ZIP and for those who have already installed the VB Trader I will put together an addon pack for you.

FIX REPUTATION ISSUE
open vbt_showlistings
find

PHP Code:

fetch_reputation_image($seller); 


and replace with

PHP Code:

$userperms = cache_permissions($seller[id], false);
fetch_reputation_image($seller, $userperms); 


[trafix]

The VB Trader is made up of 3 different advertising sections

1) Auctions
2) Classifieds
3) Business directories

The LITE version is limited to Business Directories ... There are a 2 or 3 functions that apply to the other 2 sections in the full version and hence are not available for the lite version as well for example the hold function is only applicable to classifieds, members should not be able to put a directory listing on hold etc

I have also disabled all income generation functions for the LITE version as well which includes removing all PayPal gateways etc.

Business Directories are just that! ... im not sure your community topic but for a car site your sub categories could be ..
.. new retail
.. second hand dealers
.. motor macanics
.. panel beaters
.. blah blah

for a photography site you could have sub categories for

.. new cameras
.. second hand dealers
.. developing services
.. developing supplies
.. blah blah

community members who might actually offer these services can promote their services in there business directories

[Chris|vB]

Nice job mate!

[SnowBot]

nice job trafix, i know you have been working long and hard on this for what seems like forever GREAT to see it out and being tested. I will go for the full version myself, well worth it

[eXtremeTim]

What all would we have to do or pay to get the full version? I would love to put up auctions on my site and stuff.

[trafix]

Originally Posted by eXtremeTim

What all would we have to do or pay to get the full version? I would love to put up auctions on my site and stuff.

DISCLAMER

In regard to vborg rules, pricing etc can not be discussed and i would ask that others also respect this rule.

[trafix]

Its great to see so many ppl download the zip .... please feel fre to post bugs and i would like some more feedback good or bad!

[VampireMan]

I am currently using this hack, at the moment there is no content in my business directories as of yet. But this shall add a new level of functionality to my forums.

When i started my forums it was for the UK , but because of this hack i am now able to serve the US community as well. Before with links directories etc. it would have been messy.

Once the search feature is implemented it think this will be astounding ... now all i have to do is attract the US Small Business's to our forums.

Thanks trafix , love this

[surfhog]

erm!! well after eading the post on vb.org this looked does sound very good and the sort of thing i was seeking.

I have installed HTL and I am sure followed the instructions with vb trader light.

I have attempted to install and can only get to stage 2, then i get "Could not add a Phrase group in the System!" So I guess I have missed something important?

Can some kind sole please enlighten me

Also how can I find more information for the full release please and thanks

[trafix]

Originally Posted by surfhog

erm!! well after eading the post on vb.org this looked does sound very good and the sort of thing i was seeking.

I have installed HTL and I am sure followed the instructions with vb trader light.

I have attempted to install and can only get to stage 2, then i get "Could not add a Phrase group in the System!" So I guess I have missed something important?

Can some kind sole please enlighten me

Also how can I find more information for the full release please and thanks

Ok still investigating ....anyone else having this problem since this report?

[trafix]

Originally Posted by surfhog

erm!! well after eading the post on vb.org this looked does sound very good and the sort of thing i was seeking.

I have installed HTL and I am sure followed the instructions with vb trader light.

I have attempted to install and can only get to stage 2, then i get "Could not add a Phrase group in the System!" So I guess I have missed something important?

Can some kind sole please enlighten me

Also how can I find more information for the full release please and thanks

I cant see any issues with the htl file .. i will discuss the matter with Kura incase the is an unknown issue with the HTL & Gold.