vbHome (lite) - your vBulletin(powered) main homepage

vbHome (lite) 4.2 Released (coded for vBulletin 2 only)
[high]vbHome (lite)[/high] will create a vBulletin(powered) homepage for your web site.
The advantage of this script is that you can interact better your web site with vBulletin. Fully customizable through vBulletin templates, it's very easy to achieve any look or web design you want.
[high]You like the vB.org main homepage? With a little editing of vbHome (lite), you can achieve the same look.[/high]

Important Update
[high]Please update your footer link to the new web site:[/high]
cpublisher.com
The old link (teckwizards.com) has expired.
Thank you.

[high]Why choose vbHome (lite):[/high]
- vBulletin known stability and flexibility
- high quality php code (entirely original, not ripped)
- true XHTML and XML compliant
- template based
- extremely easy to install (vBulletin style installer)
- easy to write your own add-ons and modules

What's Hot with vbHome (lite)
[high]Search Engine Indexer Add-On v1.4 Released[/high] [download]
This is an enhanced version of curent Search Engine Indexer, that I released here at vB.org site.
The add-on will work ONLY with vbHome (lite) 4.x.
I followed the same tradition, the script is true XHTML compliant, that's why I added the logo at the bottom.

Visit our archive to see the new look.

[high]vbHome (lite) installed at AVS Forums web site![/high]
AVS Forums is a community with over 53,500 active members (1500 online users, almost every day) and over 1,600,000 posts in a 5GB database.
They recently switched to vbHome (lite) due to the script performance.
Visit their page to have a look.

[high]vbHome (lite) is now featured at HotScripts.com.[/high]
The Support Forums are open. [high]You want to see vbHome (lite) live? Go here.[/high]
I can help you on the support forums only. Other users might (and should) help you also here. However, on the forums we have several forum leaders specialized on vbHome (lite) issues that will solve your problem in no time.

[high]vbHome (lite) won the HOTM award.[/high]
Thank you for your votes and encouragements. Read more here.


New Features for vbHome (lite) 4.2
This an important release, due to performance. Here it is what is new in vbHL 4.2:

1. optimized the queries for large boards
2. added the backend.php file (XML feeder, so you can syndicate your news and forums)
3. made a new installer, easier to use

Keep in mind that the new installer is all-in-one tool.
It will let you install, uninstall, update the old threads that are not displayed correctly and also update your templates, if you upgraded your vBulletin version.
Also the [high]XML feeder[/high] will let you syndicate the news and latest forum discussions to any RSS compliant tool.
The most popular ones are Trillian and KlipFolio, but you can also import it in others.
Check the TW.com Instructions Page to see how you can set it up.

Upgrade to vbHome (lite) 4.2 (from 4.1)
Do NOT start adding crazy stuff from old vBulletin header, footer, etc. It will not work. Instead check the code changes and edit them accordingly.
Since vbHL 4.x changed completely related to the variables usage and templates code, you will need to uninstall the old version and re-install the new one. To do this, follow those steps:
1. Uninstall the current version script using [high]the OLD install[/high] file.
2. Delete all OLD files from your server.
3. Open the NEW readmefirst file and follow the instructions.

In conclusion, upgrade asap.
You don't have anymore the old file? The only version still available is v3.8.

Code Hacks
vbHome (lite) is the first hack that will have hacks made for it, here at vBulletin.org.
So go ahead and switch the "hack" button on, for vbHome (lite). The users will enjoy it. Read more at the support forums.


Copyright and Permissions - [high]ARE YOU READING THIS?[/high]
1. You [high]are NOT[/high] allowed to REMOVE or MODIFY the copyright text at the bottom of the page, or to ALTER in any way the URL links listed there.
[high]First[/high], vbHome (lite) uses vBulletin functions, so it's part of it. If you must keep the Jelsoft copyright at the bottom of your vBulletin forums, then it should be present also in vbHome (lite) page(s). The only part you can remove from the copyright is the vBulletin and vbHome (lite) version, same like in your forums.
If you paid the $600US fee to have the vBulletin copyright removed, then you have permission to remove also the vbHome (lite) text and link.
[high]Second[/high], is the time I consumed on this script to provide you with a free, reliable and performant piece of software. If you use it, all I ask in return is to leave the links intact.
Click here to see how it looks the copyright note at the bottom.
2. You [high]are NOT[/high] allowed to REDISTRIBUTE the contents of the .zip file.
3. You [high]are NOT[/high] allowed to post any parts of the code either here on the thread or somewhere else.
Basically you follow the same rules as vBulletin does, if you are not allowed to post pieces of code from vBulletin, then the same rule apply to vbHome (lite).
4. You [high]are NOT[/high] allowed to COPY ANY PARTS of the code and use it for distribution.
In other words, you can run the script for personal(web site) use only. No part of the code may be copied, altered in any way, then distributed in a different package. This includes removing any part of the code to be included in any other version or re-release.
5. You are allowed to add, remove or modify any part of the included code.

[high]If you do NOT agree, please do not install this script.[/high]
If you are not happy with the rules listed above, please feel free to install other similarly scripts that will add on your page 50-100 queries and crash your server. The code I made can cope very easy with a large amount of users online, in fact is optimized for large web sites.


Installation Tips - [high]ARE YOU READING THIS?[/high]
I have provided support to those that have had problems, that insisted that they did indeed read the help file, when in fact they did not, because when I went through the steps with them, they realized they missed something, ALWAYS.

Support will only be given to those that have thoroughly read the [high]readmefirst.htm[/high] file included with the script.
All of your questions are specifically answered in this file. If you continue to have problems, it's because:

A. You did not read the included help file.
When you read it, take the time to read every line of it, not just what you like.
B. You edited the code incorrectly.
Mixing the "BELOW ADD" with "REPLACE WITH" expressions is inadmissible, that's English, not Chinese.
C. You were in a rush to install this and missed a step.
Take a coffee or whatever you want and 30min of your free time and the script will install without a hinch.
D. All of the above.

If you want to display nice locations in your online.php file, like for example [high]Main Index[/high] and [high]Forum Main Index[/high], read more here.
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NOTE: As a thank you for using my script, please click on the INSTALL button.
You will receive updates in your e-mail, whenever I add new features to it and it will let me evaluate better the quality of my hacks.
Also post a reply with your comments. Your opinion is important to me.

BEFORE YOU ASK A QUESTION, SEARCH THE THREAD OR THE SUPPORT FORUMS.
[high]I will not answer anymore to any questions in this thread, that's why we have forums.[/high]
CANNOT GET THE LATEST VERSION? CLEAR YOUR BROWSER TEMP FILES.
[high]Why did you scrolled down without reading the copyright??[/high] Scroll up and read the copyright. Thanks.

Important Update
[high]Please update your footer link to the new web site:[/high]
cpublisher.com
The old link (teckwizards.com) has expired.
Thank you.

[Visionray]

Ok thanks. I actually was looking at that awhile back and was interested, but I thought that was only to show the latest threads on a vb page?

Is there a way to show the latest threads with your Latest Threads hack on a non-vB page? (or non- forumhome)?

Like for example this script I'm using right now. (beta site).

www.fusionarena.com/newindex.php See Latest Forum Topics...
I don't like this coding, but it works. Is this possible with your hack? If so that would really make my day.

Thanks

[TECK]

Sorry, you are right about it. I didn't pay attention to all message you posted.
You can use only the latest threads if you want from vbHome.
Please signup on the forums and post in general discussions forum:
http://www.teckwizards.com/forum/for...p?s=&forumid=5

Make sure you explain your wish related to vbHome. as soon as I see your post (or any other team members) someone will help you solve this issue in no time.

[Anitah]

Originally posted by TECK
I can give you support on my forums, only. Is mentioned on the first post.
We have a team of competent people that will gladly help you solve all your problems, at http://www.teckwizards.com/forum
Cheers.

I can't seem to register on your forum.

When I try I get this:

"There is already a member with that URL address, and the administrator has required that all users must have unique URL addresses. If you already have a username and have forgotten your password, please click here."

Odd, I never registered before.

Then, when I click I get this:

"You have not entered an email address that we recognise. Please try again or contact the webmaster."

Damned if you do damned if you don't.

[Floris]

Originally posted by TECK
xiphoid, when you have time, please install the script and let me know what you think about it.
If you like it, please enter the vbHome URL in your profile, in our forums.
Once vbHL licensed user, you will get support from our Team to help you solve any problem related to the script and answer any questions you might have.

Cheers,
Floren.

Sorry, your hack requires me to register on another web site then vbulletin.org and you require validation of my license before i can get any support question awnsered. Not really my style.

[Sebastian]

Ah, I didn't know there was a commercial version .. thanks

[Floris]

I just asked twice on your site to remove my user record from your website/server/database and your 'crew' refuse to do so.
I also asked you personally here.
I expect you to remove it a.s.a.p since you are holding my information against my permission. How hard is it to just remove it?

[NTLDR]

There is currently no member of the TW.COM Staff online who has the ability to remove and/or edit user accounts. When an admin is online they will be able to deal with your request.

[Smoothie]

xiphoid-

You were removed, per your request.

[Sparkz]

Originally posted by Smoothie

Grow up. Its a free script that Teck worked hard on. You are not paying a freaking dime for his hard work. Go ahead and use it without the copyright notice. Many do. The ones that care about hackers hard work, and want to promote better scripts will always show their appreciation by doing this small thing, showing the copyright.

Its people like this, here at vb.org, that don't have the decency to add a few lines of copyright, that is the reason why Teck has moved support off these forums. Thanks-a-lot.

Have fun with the script. BTW, check it out, vbhome lite, will be voted HOTM.

I'm glad to support Teck and his hard work.

Omg, learn to friggen read. Did I say I would use it without his copyright notice? No, I said I would not use it since his terms did not suit me. wtf is wrong with that?

As a sidenote, Floren listened to my input and changed the copyright notice, so I fail to see where the problem is.

If I am not allowed to state my opinion about the hack, why does it even have a thread here?

[TECK]

Originally posted by xiphoid

Sorry, your hack requires me to register on another web site then vbulletin.org and you require validation of my license before i can get any support question awnsered. Not really my style.

Actually no. Simply download the hack from here. Install it. Ask your questions in this thread as usual.
Then if you want more, feel free to submit your registration to the support forums and comply with the rules to obtain free access.
After all it's still a vBulletin hack right?