Avatar Hack: Categories & Usergroups

With this hack it is possible to use categories for avatars.

Latest version: 1.31 (9-29-2002)

Features:
- Tested with vBulletin 2.2.5, 2.2.6 RC, 2.2.6 Final
- categories can be activated and deactivated
- hide single categories general (v1.25.2)
- hide single categories on FAQ page (v1.25.2)
- sorting order of the categories (v1.25.2)
- browse custom avatars (v1.25.2)
- add multiple avatar categories (v1.25.2)
- avatar statistics (v1.25.2)
- Provide definite custom avatars also for other users (v1.30)
- category permissions (Usergroups) for each individual group adjustable
- all (global) categories permissions enabled/disable
- show up 'not categorized avatars' enable/disable
- hide empty categories
- category selection per select menue
- no select menue, if no categories or categories deactivated
- bug fixing in original member.php: "0 to 0 of 0" instead "1 to 0 of 0"
- show up 'no avatars available' instead nothing if 0 avatars
- replace avatar name by avatar filename (without file extension).
- upload/add: Set default Avatarname to Filename (without file extension)
- remove all avatar names.
- tip,if different minimum post settings for individual avatars in categories
- edit avatar option: with view of avatar / list of users (v1.25.2)
- mass move avatars
- move/remove selected avatars (v1.25.1)
- move/mass move in NEW category (v.1.25.2)
- dynamic display width: If number avatars on screen < display width then display width = number avatars
- screen name AND category name. if you select a screen name, then show up the screen name instead category name
- how many User use a definite Avatar (Control Panel) (v1.25.1)
- show up counter for avatars for each category in Control Panel
- show up counter for avatars in select menu (v1.25.1)
- if you do not have categories, nevertheless applicable
- categories for the FAQ page (Help-View on vBulletin) (v1.25.1)
- categories now also in Control Panel -> Users administration (v1.25.1)
- jump feature and CSS Navigation (Cascade Style Sheets), if you like.
- installation instructions are contained in sqltodos.php now (v1.25.2)

Updates 1.31 (9-29-2002):
- Bug fixed: New users (registration process) can choose avatars from not permitted or hidden categories.

Updates 1.30 (6-29-2002):
- Bug fixed: Page navigation is missing, if avatars are in a category between 100 and 249
- Faster statistics routine
- Provide definite custom avatars also for other users
- Small bug in user.php eliminated (if you use 'categories in Control Panel -> Users administration')

Updates 1.25.2 (6-09-2002):
- Tested with vBulletin 2.2.5, 2.2.6 RC, 2.2.6 Final
- Hide single categories general
- Hide single categories on FAQ page
- Sorting order of the categories
- Browse custom avatars (v1.25.2)
- Add multiple avatar categories
- Avatar statistics
- Modify avatars in Admin CP: move/mass move in NEW category
- Bug fixed: The same avatars from first category show up in every category.
- Bug fixed: SQL-Error in Admin CP, if the 'minimum posts' setting isn't a number.
- Bug fixed: If avatars are moved, the number avatars isn't actualized in the current category. (MSIE cache problem)
- Bug fixed: SQL-Error, if user avatar was deleted (Admin CP -> edit user avatar).
- Bug fixed: Remove deleted avatars in User settings in SQL DB (Admin CP).
- Smaller changes in avatar_categ.php
- The complete installation instructions, 'firststeps' and updateinfos are contained in sqltodos.php now. You must copy and execute only the file into your forums admin directory.

Updates 1.25.1 (5-27-2002):
- Bug fixed: User can call categories, which wasn't opened for the Usergroup.
- Total number avatars in a category (select menue).
- Categories now also for the FAQ page (Help-View on vBulletin) possible. e.g. Link
- Categories now also in Control Panel -> Users administration
- More options in Control Panel / Bug fixing in HTML Source
- How many Users use a definite Avatar (+list of Users) (CP).
- Adminlog function enabled (avatar_categ.php)
- Config/Admin-File (avatar_categ.php) for .php3 including now.

Updates 1.25:
- Adaptation to new version (2.2.5) in admin/index.php. @Syphin had already changed this - thx!
- Installation instructions enlarges.
- First steps after installation added. Please, read firststeps.txt!

Screenshots:
- Categories view
- FAQ Page
- Control Panel
- Edit Avatar
- Modify Avatars
- Add Categories
- Edit user avatar
- Avatar statistics

Installation:
- Read !readme.txt in ZIP-ARCHIV!
- Proceeding also for an update of a previous version so!

Download:

update i keep getting this error whenever i try and update a custom avatar into the custom_avatars folder.

Warning: open_basedir restriction in effect. File is in wrong directory in /usr/local/psa/home/vhosts/forums.gamer-pit.com/httpdocs/admin/user.php on line 706

[bad_madman]

Originally posted by ixian
...I used to have a catagory called Admins which only admins and mods could see in the UserCP. It's currently disabled, because 1.25.1 of this hack has a bug when use permissions is activated. Madman has indicated this is fixed the the new version, which I am patiently awaiting...

Sorry for the delay.
The update was already announced for the last weekend.
However, it comes a little later. It is available at the latest tomorrow.

[bad_madman]

Originally posted by Colon33
How can i make custom avatars not appear in teh general listing of avatars when someone wants to change there avatar. I dont want people having the ability to select custom avatars for themselves. All the features in this hack is getting me lost. So far i only see changes made in the admin area of the forum. Is there anything that goes into the user control panel or no?

But the most important is hiding custom avatars from the general public viewing.

It can be that I haven't understood you correctly aranoid:
But I think to understand that only you simply would like that users cannot use custom avatars. If this is so (let me know), then you should go to the vB Admin control panel. Clicking there on 'vBulletin Options' and increase the value behind 'Minimum custom posts' and/or mark behind 'Allow uploads' -> 'No'.

What i really want to do is still allow the uploading of custom avatars but at the same time not allow other users to see them in the avatar listing. I tried installing the AVATAR as File hack but that didnt help them from not appearing.

I only want the basic avatars i supply to be visible in the general listing but still allow custom avatars to be used without everyone being able to select it for there use.

Check http://forums.gamer-pit.com

You might have to register, but when you choose your avatar you will see at the bottom of the list are all the custom avatars. They are seen by having names under them, I dont want those to appear what-so-ever. Any ideas?


So a hack that removes the avatars with "names" from being displayed. hehe

[bad_madman]

@Colon33
Ouh. Hmm. I understand. I don't have any idea at the moment. I have registered me already in your forum. Your page isn't attainable at the moment. I try it later once again.

should be set now.

[JGM007]

Hi bad madman, I was just currious on the status of the update for the avatar hack?

And I wanted to say cheers! on the hack, it is nice to have avatars in some sort of order instead of in a huge mishmosh.

[bad_madman]

Originally posted by JGM007
Hi bad madman, I was just currious on the status of the update for the avatar hack?

And I wanted to say cheers! on the hack, it is nice to have avatars in some sort of order instead of in a huge mishmosh.

I am actually ready.
But, this time, I would like to test the code in detail before :nervous: However, it looks good. I will upload the update in a couple of hours.

Btw - type yourself in as user of the avatar hack ('i installed this hack'). Through this you are informed automatically by mail

Sorry. At the moment, "send update" function in this forum doesn't work?! I have tried to send an update (06-09-2002). I always after about 30 seconds get an empty page after click on submit...

Madman

[bad_madman]

Originally posted by Colon33
...but when you choose your avatar you will see at the bottom of the list are all the custom avatars. They are seen by having names under them, I dont want those to appear what-so-ever. Any ideas?...

Are you sure that also custom avatars are in the list? Ok, you should know this better
Have you actually the hack 'avatars as file' still installed? This could be the reason. I install this hack and tests once.
Btw: The picture noavatar.gif is apparently missing in your avatars directory...

Madman

yes i have the custom avatars as file hack installed but it made no difference. All custom avatars still appear and i have tried 3 times. I dont know whats up.