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]

[joeychgo]

Updated, works great!!!!!

What about being able to place the latest uploads on another page? i.e. forums main below the navbar?

[Ian Cunningham]

Looking forward to the next release - multiple garages will be great! You can be sure of a nice donation from me once I get my adsense cheque cashed!

[magnus]

Originally Posted by joeychgo

Updated, works great!!!!!

What about being able to place the latest uploads on another page? i.e. forums main below the navbar?

Yup. Working on modulizing that.

[magnus]

Originally Posted by Ian Cunningham

Looking forward to the next release - multiple garages will be great! You can be sure of a nice donation from me once I get my adsense cheque cashed!

Yes, multiple garages will definately be in the next release. Hopefully, it'll be one of the last releases for a while.. I really can't think of much more to add, lol.

[Envy-UK]

Have you found anything relating to the quality of the thumbnails?

I had a look at a few tutorials, but, sad to say, it's all over my head.

[magnus]

Increase Thumbnail Image Quality (v3.1.1 and older)

Originally Posted by Envy-UK

Have you found anything relating to the quality of the thumbnails?

Actually, yes.

In vbgarage.php:

FIND:

PHP Code:

    imagecopyresized($thumb['data'],$thumb['file'],0,0,0,0,$width,$thumb['height'],ImageSX($thumb['file']),ImageSY($thumb['file'])); 


REPLACE with:

PHP Code:

    imagecopyresampled($thumb['data'],$thumb['file'],0,0,0,0,$width,$thumb['height'],ImageSX($thumb['file']),ImageSY($thumb['file'])); 


That should increase thumbnail quality quite a bit.

[DaveLogic]

It would be nice,if possible to have the garages listed in alphabetical order instead of submitted order on the main page..

[Envy-UK]

Originally Posted by DaveLogic

It would be nice,if possible to have the garages listed in alphabetical order instead of submitted order on the main page..

Indeed. Would it also be possible to remove the '#' column?

Edit: Nevermind, I figured out.

[magnus]

Originally Posted by DaveLogic

It would be nice,if possible to have the garages listed in alphabetical order instead of submitted order on the main page..

Hrm. Being as only the userid is stored in the vbgarage_users database, it wouldn't be very simple, unfortunately.

[spence2]

For an alphabetical listing...how about adding a table to the members list with a conditional link to their garage (if one exists)?

[magnus]

Originally Posted by spence2

For an alphabetical listing...how about adding a table to the members list with a conditional link to their garage (if one exists)?

You could do that, too. Or, you could add a 'username' field to the vbgarage_users table and just stuff the username in there as well. That way, it's all inclusive into a single table.

[magnus]

Alphabetize Garage List


Actually, I take that back. Yes, you CAN alphabatize your listing very easily using LEFT JOIN.

In vbgarage.php:

FIND:

PHP Code:

        SELECT * FROM " . TABLE_PREFIX . "vbgarage_users ORDER BY userid ASC LIMIT $pos,$perpage 


REPLACE with:

PHP Code:

        SELECT vbgarage_users.*,user.username FROM vbgarage_users LEFT JOIN user ON vbgarage_users.userid = user.userid ORDER BY username ASC LIMIT $pos,$perpage 


Done!

[White Knight]

nice upgrade.. im going to hold off untill the next one i think or when i get bored at work (damn busy day) nice job magnus

[gibgib]

My host is using "GD Lib 1.6.2 or higher" & as a result, all new image additions are not working (X) on the latest vb garage releases.

What would I need to do to take out all thumbnailing but keep the latest features you have added?

How hard would it be to add support to earlier versions of GD-Lib?

I am doubting the host will upgrade, & the current version is thumbnailling posting image attachments ok.

[SVTOA]

Originally Posted by magnus

Increase Thumbnail Image Quality (v3.1.1 and older)




Actually, yes.

In vbgarage.php:

FIND:

PHP Code:

    imagecopyresized($thumb['data'],$thumb['file'],0,0,0,0,$width,$thumb['height'],ImageSX($thumb['file']),ImageSY($thumb['file'])); 


REPLACE with:

PHP Code:

    imagecopyresampled($thumb['data'],$thumb['file'],0,0,0,0,$width,$thumb['height'],ImageSX($thumb['file']),ImageSY($thumb['file'])); 


That should increase thumbnail quality quite a bit.

Yet another nice fix. Makes quite a difference!