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vBTwitter · **Released**: 02-08-2009

Description

This modification adds basic Twitter integration to vBulletin. Once a user defines their Twitter username & password within their vB Options (User CP -> Edit Options), the Tweet This X links will appear.

It automatically adds a tweet to their account with the default text of "Check this out! " (which can be edited editing the "twitter_checkout" phrase) and uses your forum URL with either tp or tt.php as the link. These redirect to the thread / post that was tweeted.

Installation

Upload files in the /upload/ folder of the .zip into the directories as is.
Install product file.
Register an OAuth Application here, using:
- Application Name: Your Site!
- Description: Site Integration into Twitter.
- (I request this one not be changed!) Application Website: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=204694
- Website: Your URL!
- Application Type: Browser
- (change url) Callback URL: http://www.yoururl.com/twitter_auth.php
- Default Access type: Read & Write
Click Install on vB.org
Tell Your users.
Enjoy

Upgrading to v1.0.4

Upload all files, overwrite everything.
Install product file.
Register an OAuth Application here, using:
- Application Name: Your Site!
- Description: Site Integration into Twitter.
- (I request this one not be changed!) Application Website: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=204694
- Website: Your URL!
- Application Type: Browser
- (change url) Callback URL: http://www.yoururl.com/twitter_auth.php
- Default Access type: Read & Write
Gain and copy the Consumer Key & Secret into vBulletin Options.

Upgrading to v1.0.3 or before.

Upload all files, overwrite everything.
install product file.

Remove template edits. For the record, they are here:

Open the postbit or postbit_legacy template (depending on what you use). Find:

HTML Code:

<if condition="$show['postcount']">#<a href="showpost.php?$session[sessionurl]p=$post[postid]&amp;postcount=$post[postcount]" target="new" rel="nofollow" id="postcount$post[postid]" name="$post[postcount]"><strong>$post[postcount]</strong></a></if>

Add before that:

HTML Code:

<if condition="$post['twitter_username']"><a href="tweet.php?do=post&amp;id=$post[postid]&amp;c=$post[postid]">Tweet this post!</a></if>

Open the SHOWTHREAD template.
Find:

HTML Code:

	<if condition="$show['addpoll']">
	<tr>
		<td class="vbmenu_option"><img class="inlineimg" src="$stylevar[imgdir_button]/addpoll.gif" alt="$vbphrase[add_a_poll]" /> <a href="poll.php?$session[sessionurl]do=newpoll&amp;t=$threadinfo[threadid]">$vbphrase[add_a_poll_to_this_thread]</a></td>
	</tr>
	</if>

Add After:

HTML Code:

	<if condition="$vbulletin->userinfo['twitter_username']">
	<tr>
		<td class="vbmenu_option">
			<a href="tweet.php?do=thread&ampid=$threadinfo[threadid]">Tweet This  Thread!</a>
		</td>
	</tr>
	</if>

Find:

HTML Code:

		<if condition="!$show['search_engine']">

			<div><img class="inlineimg" src="$stylevar[imgdir_button]/printer.gif" alt="$vbphrase[show_printable_version]" vspace="1" /> <a href="printthread.php?$session[sessionurl]t=$threadid" rel="nofollow">$vbphrase[show_printable_version]</a></div>
			<div><img class="inlineimg" src="$stylevar[imgdir_button]/sendtofriend.gif" alt="$vbphrase[email_this_page]" vspace="1" /> <a href="sendmessage.php?$session[sessionurl]do=sendtofriend&amp;t=$threadid" rel="nofollow">$vbphrase[email_this_page]</a></div>
		</if>

Add After:

HTML Code:

		<if condition="$vbulletin->userinfo['twitter_username']"><a href="tweet.php?do=thread&amp;id=$threadinfo[threadid]">Tweet This  Thread!</a></if>

Requirements

THIS MODIFICATION REQUIRES PHP 5 DUE TO THE CLASS THAT IS USED!

PHP'S CURL EXTENSION IS ALSO USED! THE API CALLS ARE COMPLETELY DEPENDENT ON THEM!

This modification should work on vBulletin v3.5+, but was only tested on a vB 3.8 install.

Using the "tp.php" switch added in v1.0.2

With the release of v1.0.2, a switch between showpost.php?p=ID&postcount=COUNT and showthread.php?p=ID#postID has been added. Using it is simple, but requires a code edit (Note: This is a SUPPORTED code edit!). Open up tp.php and find this line:

PHP Code:


			
define('SHOWPOST', true);

Change that line to this:

PHP Code:


			
define('SHOWPOST', false);

This will automatically trigger the change any time it is loaded. This works retroactively and any links will automatically use the new settings once changed!

King Kovifor · #**372** 04-21-2009, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcyates

I get a blank screen after i add my username and password into the edit options oart of my site inside the usercp.

Usually a sign that Mcrypt is not installed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bryanb

I'm getting the same message as some others:

I've uninstalled and reinstalled to no avail. Any assistance would be appreciated. Thanks!

You may be getting a rate limit error message... Can you confirm after a fresh hour (like NO twitter clients open of an hour).

Quote:

Originally Posted by deathdlr

I didnt read through the many many pages. I am curious will this work the the vbulletin blog as well? I have both this mod and the blog but can't find a way to tweet the blogs.

Thanks!

D?

Currently doesn't support blogs.

gamerfu · #**373** 04-22-2009, 12:08 AM

I believe there is something wrong with the zip file. I redownloaded and I am recieving the same error.

bryanb · #**374** 04-22-2009, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King Kovifor

...
You may be getting a rate limit error message... Can you confirm after a fresh hour (like NO twitter clients open of an hour)...

My Twitter account is rather quiet - it's still a no go. I've had a mod fill in his twitter username and password in his User CP - doesn't work for him either.

King Kovifor · #**375** 04-26-2009, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gamerfu

I believe there is something wrong with the zip file. I redownloaded and I am recieving the same error.

I will se about updating the file.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bryanb

My Twitter account is rather quiet - it's still a no go. I've had a mod fill in his twitter username and password in his User CP - doesn't work for him either.

Does your website have Mcrypt installed?

djbaxter · #**376** 04-27-2009, 02:06 AM

Quote:

PHP'S MCRYPT EXTENSION IS USED, BE SURE YOU HAVE THIS INSTALLED (MCRYPT IS USED TO ENCRYPT PASSWORDS).

Quote:

PHP'S CURL EXTENSION IS ALSO USED! THE API CALLS ARE COMPLETELY DEPENDENT ON THEM!

How can I determine if the Curl and Mcrypt extensions are installed on my server?

bryanb · #**377** 04-27-2009, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King Kovifor

...Does your website have Mcrypt installed?

Yep, version 2.5.7 is enabled.

cmeinck · #**378** 04-27-2009, 01:29 PM

First off, thanks to the developer. This is a great mod and looking forward to future updates.

During my testing during install, I posted a quick "Check this out... [URL]" tweet. Within a few minutes, I garnered a complaint about how it looked like a non-descript marketing message (which I agree). I customized the message a bit, but it will certainly show up in related searches for my field. I'm concerned that if it catches on, it might alienate some Twitterers. As the site owner, I'm not going to tweet my own horn, but what if others do and do it often. Sure it'll garner some traffic, but might cause some brushback.

The inclusion of titles will resolve this, but how are people making out with the current version. Any negative feedback from your audience or the greater Twitter community?

jaredwilli · #**379** 04-27-2009, 03:01 PM

Is it possible to make it so the title of the thread is posted instead of "check this out"?

cmeinck · #**380** 04-27-2009, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaredwilli

Is it possible to make it so the title of the thread is posted instead of "check this out"?

Yes, just go to "Phrases" and search for twitter_checkout. Edit the phrase to your liking.

The issue is whether "generic" tweets could adversely affect you? The developer mentioned a future version that will use thread titles. This mod will officially become a killer mod once that's available.

ragtek · #**381** 04-27-2009, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmeinck

Yes, just go to "Phrases" and search for twitter_checkout. Edit the phrase to your liking.

The issue is whether "generic" tweets could adversely affect you? The developer mentioned a future version that will use thread titles. This mod will officially become a killer mod once that's available.

And to what should he change the phrase? The threadtitle is dynamic...
No, atm it's not possible!

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