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.

[Blindchild02]

Today at 01:46 PM TECK said this in Post #3219
Ask your host if the ForceType directive is installed. If it is, it will work perfectly your archive.

er... what u talkin about, lol my problem was with outlines, not archives o_O

08-21-03 at 07:21 PM Blindchild02 said this in Post #3196
i have a question...

look at my forums - www.xamira.net/forums

how would i get the outer border on the front page - www.xamira.net

and where would i add it :\ plz help

thats my problem there ^ ^

[LadyBeth]

Teck,
THANK YOU SOOOOOO much for answering me. Please bear with me, I have a couple more newbie type questions. Am I placing the index.php in the same location as the index,htm was,and also what is the default look for the index.php??? Will I still have my banner and my buttons, and will the page have the look I need or do I need to edit the index.php first, and copy past certain code into the .php file that is currently in the .htm file? (she wonders if she said that right.....)

Beth

[LadyBeth]

I'm concerend about the location of the files. I installed just ast you prescribed, but I just noticed that I don't have an index.htm i have an index.html, and it is under ADMIN. Your instructions prescribe placing index.php in the ROOT. My root is outside of the rest of the installation of VB. My installation begins at FORUMS, then goes to ADMIN on the next level in and so on.

Somehow, I also...um...seem to have an index.php in both my FORUMS and ADMIN folder. But I don't know if it is from VBulletin or VBHome. I don't want to blow up my board.

Help...please...someone...

[raxafarian]

Today at 08:02 PM LadyBeth said this in Post #3222
Teck,
THANK YOU SOOOOOO much for answering me. Please bear with me, I have a couple more newbie type questions. Am I placing the index.php in the same location as the index,htm was,and also what is the default look for the index.php??? Will I still have my banner and my buttons, and will the page have the look I need or do I need to edit the index.php first, and copy past certain code into the .php file that is currently in the .htm file? (she wonders if she said that right.....)

Beth

the vbhome index.php 'builds' an html page from various templates in your database. Don't edit it unless you know what you are doing. It will use your forums colors, etc. utilizing whatever you have set for your forums.

Do you have to go to www.yoursite.com/forums/ to get to your actual FORUM homepage? If so, you will see an index.php in the /forums/ directory. This is vbulletin's index... leave it.

What do you see when you go to the root of your domain? www.yoursite.com/
Some hosts will put a generic index.html page there as a 'placeholder'. That gets deleted and replaced with index.php from vbhome.

[raxafarian]

Today at 08:54 PM LadyBeth said this in Post #3223
I'm concerend about the location of the files. I installed just ast you prescribed, but I just noticed that I don't have an index.htm i have an index.html, and it is under ADMIN. Your instructions prescribe placing index.php in the ROOT. My root is outside of the rest of the installation of VB. My installation begins at FORUMS, then goes to ADMIN on the next level in and so on.

Somehow, I also...um...seem to have an index.php in both my FORUMS and ADMIN folder. But I don't know if it is from VBulletin or VBHome. I don't want to blow up my board.

Help...please...someone...

Ok... just looked at your site. Do you want to keep your current homepage (grime scene) with the links on the left, etc.... or is this what you want to replace with vbhome?

By the way... the index.html in your admin folder is not needed. It's only needed if your host doesn't recognize the index.php
You can delete the /forums/admin/index.html , or just rename it to index.html.off or similar to ease your mind (instead of deleting).

[raxafarian]

I'm a little confused about what you wish to accomplish.

Do you want to use VBhome as your new website, to integrate your entire site, or do you want to keep your current homepage and use Vbhome just within your forums?

Most people build a site around vbhome (I think)....

If you are looking to keep your existing homepage and have vbhome only associated with the forums, then you will have to make a new subdirectory and move the /forums into that subdirectory.

ie...
www.thegrimescene.com/ existing main page
www.thegrimescene.com/contractors/ vbhome page
www.thegrimescene.com/contractors/forums/

actually.... maybe you could keep /forums/where it is and just add the /contractors/... not sure.

[LadyBeth]

Do you have to go to www.yoursite.com/forums/ to get to your actual FORUM homepage? If so, you will see an index.php in the /forums/ directory. This is vbulletin's index... leave it.

Yes. Will do.

What do you see when you go to the root of your domain? www.yoursite.com/

Most all of my files for www.thegrimescene.com are there, and the folders begin for the Miva Merchant store, etc.... There would be an index.htm, and it is for the front page of www.thegrimescene.com which is done in frames.

Ok... just looked at your site. Do you want to keep your current homepage (grime scene) with the links on the left, etc.... or is this what you want to replace with vbhome?

I want VBHome to be my front page. I do want to add a button to it for access to the Miva Merchant store though. That's very important.

I hope this helps. At this point I am willing to pay someone to get this fixed... any takers???

[TECK]

Today at 11:58 AM LadyBeth said this in Post #3227
Most all of my files for www.thegrimescene.com are there, and the folders begin for the Miva Merchant store, etc.... There would be an index.htm, and it is for the front page of www.thegrimescene.com which is done in frames.

This is where your vbHL files should be also.

[LadyBeth]

Thanks guys! It's working now. Teck, one of your admins helped me also. You guys are the best!

[drumsy]

08-25-03 at 06:26 PM TECK said this in Post #3213
Drumsy, the archive script uses Apache's ForceType directive. Most of Apache servers have it installed by default.
Check with your host to make sure the module is installed.
If you use another server then Apache, the script will NOT work.

It used to work before, and then we upgraded to Apache2. Is there a way to check myself if it's there, since someone on my end did the upgrade?