vB Links Directory 2.0 *NEW VERSION*

[high]vB Link Directory v2.0[/high]*new*

[high]News on new versions[/high]
? vB Links Directory 2.0 Build 250 is almost here, it summarizes all the fixes, and has template fixes including spelling fixes new template look, template look fixes, and over all some organization of the templates.
? vB Links Directory 3.0 development is complete. We will be releasing this privatly to select few, and will be discussing futher public release later on.

[high]What Does it do?[/high]
This hack allows you to have a database of links, you add catagories and users may add there site, this is sort of a Links Management, but more organized and attractive, with easy to use admin panel, built in search panel and more.

This Hack should work on ALL 2.2.x versions.
Please check out the features list below, for a list of new admin, and user features.

[high]Installation:[/high]
- Open readme.txt and follow the instructions
- Upload links.php to your forum root, and weblinksadmin.php to your forum admin dir.

[high]Screenshots:[/high]
- AdminCP : View Catagory and Options
- AdminCP : View Links in Catagory
- AdminCP : Validate vB Option
- AdminCP : Validate New Links
- Main : Links Directory Home
- Main : View Links in Catagory
- Main : Error when Not Registered and Trying to add link
- Main : Add New Link to DB
- Main : Error when Field from adding a link is missing
- Main : Search Results

All copyright notices must stay intact, all links, and messages in templates must be included in order for legal use of this modification.

[high]Features:[/high]
Admin CP::
? View Catagories
? Edit Catagories
? Remove Catagories
? Add New Link
? Edit Link
? Remove Link
? View ALL Links in database as bulk (With Catagory information)*new*
? Link Validation (Option to turn off)*new*
Public::
? View Catagory
? Browse Catagory
? Visit Links
? Add Link
? Search Link Database *new*
? View Top 10 Visited Links *new*
? View Last 10 Added Links *new*

SUPPORT FOR THIS HACK WILL ONLY BE PROVIDED IN THIS THREAD, AND IN THIS THREAD ONLY.

If you use this hack on your site please click Install, so proper support, and upgrades can be provided for you. Thanks

[high]QUERIES GENERATED[/high]
- Main Links Directory Page (11 Queries STANDARD )
- Viewing Links in Catagory (10 Queries STANDARD)
- Search (7 Queries Standard)
- Search Results (9 Queries Standard)
- Top 10 Visited Links (9 Queries Standard)
- Last 10 Added Links (9 Queries Standard)
STANDARD = doesn't change with more cats, link etc

[high]VERSIONS[/high]
v2.0 - Major Bug Fixes, new search engine, admin validation, and many new coding enhancements, and new features added
v1.03 - Minor Bug Fixes in Admin File
v1.02c - New Standard Build

[high]Updates[/high]
11/7/2002
If you are running the previous version, there are upgrade instructions in the zip.
I have included also a new 'Installer', 'Un-Installer' and 'Upgrade' Feature to reduce hassle, and help you upgrade your version, install a new copy, or uninstall at ease. If any problems occure, please PM me immediatly.
11/8/2002
Minor mistake in Top 10 Visited Sites, if you have validation enabled, pleae download the new zip, and overwrite the links.php with the new one, if you don't...I would suggest you still download the new links.php and overwrite it.
11/8/2002
There was a little error in Top 10 Visited sites, if you downloaded the zip after the new zip file, please download this new zip file, and replace the links.php file with the one in this zip.
11/11/2002
There was an error with the code in the upgrade file, if you upgraded, and the hack didn't work, please run this query in PhpMyAdmin
SQL Query: (how to run queries)
ALTER TABLE gportal_weblinkslink ADD hits VARCHAR (255) NOT NULL, ADD valid int(11) DEFAULT '1' NOT NULL

7/10/2002
Database field error. Some fields in the links table, including hits, link url etc, are of wrong value, and on the Top 10 Links when a site gets 99 hits, it will go back to 0 hits and start again. If you have installed vB Links Directory before July 10th 2003 then please CLICK HERE to download the file db_fix.php. Follow the instructions in the post.


AFTER INSTALLATION YOU MUST GO TO VBULLETIN OPTIONS, AND SUBMIT THE OPTIONS, AFTER YOU CHANGE THE VALIDATION OPTION. THIS IS MANDATORY, DO THIS EVEN IF YOU WISH TO HAVE VALIDATION.

Also out of respect I ask that you please do not release revamped versions of this hack as a new one, I have put countless hours into working on the basic functions, and coding it, and I would really be dissappointed. Thanks

Enjoy!
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CLICK HERE - If you installed this hack to receive updates, patches, and support

[ArunanS]

Try
[SQL]ALTER TABLE `gportal_weblinkslink` CHANGE `hits` `quantity` INT(99) DEFAULT '0'[/SQL]

[GMeadows]

There must be a simple way to include the links box on the front page of the forum....? Down under the forums.

Got me beat right now.

[ArunanS]

Well if you check out http://www.noxmedia.net/links.php

I have done it for that site.

[Martin64]

Great hack, installed.

[DrkFusion]

Well can we please move this to pm.

Thanks

[DrkFusion]

Many of you may be wondering why the stuff I have promised is not out yet, its because I have been busy with my personal life, and thanks to alot of people here at vB.org i have learned alot of new stuff in php and Mysql, and will be releasing yet a new big release, with great new features, and a full code revamp.

Also I will be making a new one for vB3 when that comes out.
Here are some features on the TODO
- Sub Categories
- Link Editing (By user who added the link and admin on the site itself)
- Revamped Admin Panel with more control in vB options
- New Style
- Link Rating
- Mini Topsites
- Advanced Toggle Options in AdminCP for all features
- UserGroup Permissions (Allow certan usergoups to view/add links)
- Built-In Banner/Button rotator (Maybe)
- Banner/Button Engine (Allows the user to display a button or banner, can be toggled on or off)
- Adding Rules (make it so only 1 user can add 1 link etc)
- Easy Integration Instructions (vBhome, main site etc)
and many other features, this will be a full re-write of the code, and the best part about all this is, the goal is no more than 11 queires per major function. The Currect Directory potentially only has 6-7 queries, but with all the extra addons less than 11, 10, and if all features are turned off less than 8, I will be giving you more information soon.

[supreemball]

great hack..

only one problem.. seems that when users add some links with ' or commas or other special characters in the description field, they don't show up on validation, even though it says they added the link successfully.

any solutions? tia

[DrkFusion]

I believe this problem was fixed...hmm well the Validation Feature isn't really something that appeals to me, but I have to say Mark has done an excellent job with it, I will look into it, if you are willing to wait, I will get out a new update as soon as I am not full of work.

[Xer]

thx DrkFusion !!
working on 2.2.9

this hack very nice..
waiting your vb3 Power edition!!

[cessna140]

Not sure if it has been requested or not but how about a "suggest a category" link.

Perhaps it could be set up similar to posting a link but would be moderated. The admin could approve it and have the new category added or disapprove and it would be deleted.

Another option would be to allow users to suggest a new category when posting a link. The admin could add the category or change the category to an existing one when moderating the link?

Would be a nice touch.
Installed on 2.2.8 and working like a champ! Thanks for a great hack!