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:

[Dean C]

well i removed the file changes to see if it was that... it wasn't becoz it still didn't work... so i then i undid the file changes and ran the uninstall part of the hack wich removes the database changes that were made... and the error is still there

- miSt

[Diva]

So, is the Bad_Madman back and ready to tackle these questions?

[Hoffi]

Installed and works perfectly!
Thanks!

[bad_madman]

@Mist: I make a suggestion to you :bandit: Installs the hack once again and then send me the member.php, if you still get the error (db error) Perhaps there is another fault in the file ...

Originally posted by Mist
well i removed the file changes to see if it was that... it wasn't becoz it still didn't work... so i then i undid the file changes and ran the uninstall part of the hack wich removes the database changes that were made... and the error is still there

- miSt

[bad_madman]

@Diva: Yea. I'm back How can I help you *fgg
Are these problems still up-to-date?

It's working great in 2.2.6 now. I just can't use the noavatar.gif hack with it.

Okay, I just noticed something like that too. All of the "New" avatars I uploaded are showing, including the ones in a 'hidden' folder. But my older ones are not, including avatars that are supposed to be seen.

[bad_madman]

@Ron ? DCS: You are right. There is a fault. I still must adapt the file register.php. A small update for this file follows. Thank for the note

Originally posted by Ron ? DCS
I think I found a bug...

My custom avatars are supposed to be for a select group of people, namely, my "supporting members." However, I have been finding new members when first signing up having the ability to access these custom avatars...

I couldn't figure it out for a while, but finally found the problem...when a new member first signs up, there is a drop down box containing ALL avatars, including custom-made ones...

I've tried everything to get rid of this problem, including "hiding" the custom avatar category, to no avail...the rest of the program works perfectly, is there a solution to this particular problem?

[Dean C]

neva mind it was my poor coding lol

- miSt

[bad_madman]

@pran: Do you still get the fault? I will install version 2.2.7. However, I suspect a fault in the changed file member.php.

Originally posted by pran
I installed this hack on a 2.2.7-RC system. I defined some categories and added the avatars with ease. I then tested if how would the hack perform from a user's point of view. The first page was just fine but when I clicked the drop-down list box, everything was just screwed up. Here's some screenshots of the initial page and after jumping to another category:

[Diva]

Hey Bad_Madman! welcome back. Yes. Here are my problems,.

1. Avatars do not show correctly when a new person registers. They don't show all avatars, only newest downloaded and they also show hidden categories.

2. The taken avatar hack doesnt work with the category hack. [this is my other favorite!] It makes it so no one can select an avatar.

I can't wait for the update!!!

[rochen]

How do I apply an avatar to a group? Like avatar 1 to all of the admin group? I can't seem to find that option...

Thanks and great hack!