VB World Weather

This is VB World Weather...

It allow your users to look up and display local weather for 39,722 locations around the world! It is template based with multi language support built in!


The zip file contains...

1. Step by step install files
2. All images, language files, templates, weather database file and scripts

Demo

http://forum.ya-right.com/

user: test
pass: test

when you login go to the usercp to try the demo, also look at the bottom of the forum home for the other display...

The one on the forum home can be placed where ever you want to place it!

If you have any questions or need install help post your questions here...

UPDATES (7/15/2004 9:47 PM EDT)

Go here for the FORUMHOME template update install info

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthrea...d=1#post533325

UPDATES (7/18/2004 9:04 AM EDT)

Add a database install table script, for people who can not run
the single sql file (FOUND IN STEP 7). It is very easy to use!


Have a great day....

Sonia


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Next mod -> translate this topic or post!

[ambrosious]

WTG and I figured out that if you are an "Undeletable, unalterable user" in config.php this will not save your location.

Open config.php look for:

// ****** UNDELETABLE / UNALTERABLE USERS ******

and blank out your user number that will be there. (Probably the ONLY user number there.)

Reload config.php to your server and BLAMMO! it works.

[The eyes lover]

Originally Posted by The eyes lover

please,
how can i get the ID i don't from were ( 'IS_VALID', '998877' ) how i get to my self new ID like this ( 'WEATHER_ID', 'my_new_id' )

thank you .

.......................

[n_wattam]

i have installed quite a few hacks now, and made mods my self to my forums. but this has got to be the most pain in the arse mod/hack to install... its taken me 2 hours so far of reading not very clean instructions.

I think its time to give up... shame as i really wanted this..

[PixelFx]

anyone test this on vb3.0.5?

[taffy056]

Hi,

I get the following each time I try to input a city, I think the problem is that my field numbers are different, for the weather hack they are between 11 & 15, anyone got an idea what edits contain the field information?

thanks

-- NO FORECAST SELECTED --

Use the Forecast Options below to configure your weather display

-- NO FORECAST SELECTED --

Originally Posted by Natch

OK Ntenze (and anyone else who's having troubles with this hack):

It loks like you have missed out some edits, in one of trhe following steps:

• profile.php
• Phrases
• Template insertions
• Field numbers

This last is the most likely - did you check to see that your field#'s matched the ones in the file modifications you made ?

This is a complex hack but well worth it - please do any modifications carefully and according to the instructions - they are clear and easy to follow if you take it step by step.

[taffy056]

Hi,

The fix for the problem I had above was changing the field numbers below to the ones I wanted, and I also changed the QUERY to the last number of the field, it worked for me, and I am very happy with the installed hack

taffy

In profile.php

if ( $_REQUEST['do'] == 'weather' )
{
$new_forecast = forecast_valid ( $bbuserinfo[field5], $bbuserinfo[field6], $bbuserinfo[field7], $bbuserinfo[field8], $bbuserinfo[field9] );
$new_forecast = fetch_forecast ( $new_forecast, 1 );
$customfields = array ();
fetch_profilefields(1);
$navbits[''] = $vbphrase['weather_title'];
}
if ( $_REQUEST['do'] == 'places' )
{
if ( !empty ( $_POST['location'] ) )
{
$DB_site->query ( "UPDATE " . TABLE_PREFIX . "userfield SET field9=" . addslashes

[Basit]

Originally Posted by taffy056

Hi,

The fix for the problem I had above was changing the field numbers below to the ones I wanted, and I also changed the QUERY to the last number of the field, it worked for me, and I am very happy with the installed hack

taffy

In profile.php

if ( $_REQUEST['do'] == 'weather' )
{
$new_forecast = forecast_valid ( $bbuserinfo[field5], $bbuserinfo[field6], $bbuserinfo[field7], $bbuserinfo[field8], $bbuserinfo[field9] );
$new_forecast = fetch_forecast ( $new_forecast, 1 );
$customfields = array ();
fetch_profilefields(1);
$navbits[''] = $vbphrase['weather_title'];
}
if ( $_REQUEST['do'] == 'places' )
{
if ( !empty ( $_POST['location'] ) )
{
$DB_site->query ( "UPDATE " . TABLE_PREFIX . "userfield SET field9=" . addslashes

Thanks, I spent all night yesterday and almost given up, but this little hint helped a lot. Now Facing only one problems. It is not showing in UserCP Profile Menu bar for some reasons. I have to figure out where I made mistake or what is missing. Any quick help is highly appreciated.


Overall a great hack and now working for me. Wondering, does this hack require Cronjobs or does it work automatically and fetch weather information we refresh a page. Anyone have information on what changes need to be done on weather_db.php for cron ?


Thanks & Regards,
MBH

[tteal]

Originally Posted by n_wattam

i have installed quite a few hacks now, and made mods my self to my forums. but this has got to be the most pain in the arse mod/hack to install... its taken me 2 hours so far of reading not very clean instructions.

I think its time to give up... shame as i really wanted this..

I ended up with the same solution you have............................................. you're right, this would be an incredible hack if the instructions were more clear and if it worked like the other hacks, however, it doesn't.

[ambrosious]

Alright, I did everything right again, I think, but cannot get it to display on forumhome. Any ideas?

[DavidatMPA]

Originally Posted by The eyes lover

.......................

I think they hate us.

I have this question as well. Didn't know waht to put there so I just freestyled it.

Everyone ignores this question though. Any ideas?

[ChrisLM2001]

Oh, boy this is a monster hack.

Things have changed with weather.com remote calls, too. The Auth ID format has a partnerID and license key now for xoap downloads, as this script from forecast.php is about....

PHP Code:

function new_data ( $id, $type )
{
    $na = array ();
    $send = $type == '1' ? 'cc=*' : 'dayf=6';
    $code = urlencode ( $id['id'] );
    $out = file_get_contents ( 'http://xoap.weather.com/weather/local/' . $id['code'] . '?' . $send . '&unit=s&prod=xoap&par=1005217190&key=2e4490982af206e0' );
    $out = process_xml ( $out ); 


At coolmon.arsware.org their weather.com vbs script has a huge legal disclaimer on it, with a warning that to use a modified weather.com access xoap script you must get a SDK and that ID and Key to legally download content from weather.com (just a reminder for site admins). This mod needs to be redone to include both for the peace of mind of site owners.

Script writers can gain both at:

http://www.weather.com/services/xmloap.html

And yes, a cron job has to be setup to download weather.com details. Recommended setting is 1hr or more (since weather.com updates hourly).

Chris

[Wential]

I can't imagine who would be willing to undergo such a huge task of re-designing this. Whew!

[ChrisLM2001]

It's possible, as someone has done it for the desktop at the Coolmon site.

Perhaps a request in order? As weather.com weather stats are top notch.

Chris

[Scooterpig]

Shame isn't it cause just by the original hack post it looks a great hack indeed.

Ismba you mention the update that sonia posted, is that in the latest .zip download or within another post in the thread?

Could you perhaps give us some clues as to how you did it different to the install provided please mate..

[Marco van Herwaarden]

@Ismba
I didn't see you asking for support in this thread. Contacting a Hack coder by PM without previously posting in the public thread and being asked to take it private, is by most people considered "not done". Most people would not even react on unsolicited PM's. I would say you can be glad that you got a first reaction at all.

I suggest you try to ask your support questions just here in the thread next time.