Add-On Releases - DnP Instant! AJAX/SEO Friendly Musicbox v1.0.4 : Online entertainment at its best

Last uploaded package is on June-26-2009 - v1.0.4
Current Version on Demo page (testing purpose) - v1.0.5
Take a peek here for each version features and updates

Due to high volume of pm requests for support, I'm sorry to announce that:
In-Topic Support priority is given to Everyone who has installed
Private Message Support is only for Contributors, Helpers, Donators and Beta Test Volunteers
Doing this will save me more time to develop the MOD, for not having to repeat an answer over and over in PMs.

Introduction
This is the SEO friendly yet Advanced AJAX powered Musicbox by DnP Network?. It is found by Silveryhat in the late 2008 and early 2009. The original version was first use way back in the '06 or '07 with limited functions and no ajax support. A serious upgrade and rebuilding have been made few weeks ago for this release. Main goal was to make it faster and compatible with all vBulletin forums. This project is the hard work of Silveryhat and DnP Administrator of DnP Network?, we wish to bring the best to the vB community . DnP Instant! Musicbox is free for non-commercial, non-profit use. Otherwise, please read the Notice at the end of this post.

Requirements
- Host supports AJAX
- Administrator skill level should be intermediate for you must know what you are doing.

Compatible
- vBulletin 3.8.x
- vBulletin 3.7.x
- vBulletin 3.6.x
- vBulletin 3.5.x

Simplified 2-Step Installation :

1. Upload all files and folders under the "upload" folder to your forum root.

2. Run forum_root/install_dnp_musicbox.php to setup new tables to your database. This little friendly webpage is also AJAX supported. Delete it after you have finished installing the data.

[Note] : For Unix host, please make sure the folder you have uploaded the musicbox content to is CHMOD to 666 or 777 (writable) if you receive a permission error during installation.

And, That's all for the installation step!

Customizations :

• Now proceed to AdminCP ? DnP Musicbox Options to add new categories, artists (optional), and albums (optional).*
• Use the Configuration Editor from Musicbox Homepage ? Administrator's Quick Panel to customize the your personal musicbox !

There is no manual template change needed, unless you would want a musicbox link to show on navigation bar, too.

Access forum_root/music.php to start your musicbox!

Brief
Now, it is time to speed up the rest of the introduction. Here's the small summary of DnP Instant! Musicbox with some picture links and one giant screenshot.

Obvious Features :

+ Lightweight, Fast response and 95% AJAX powered musicbox. Supports cross browsers, non-javascript browsers.

+ All Ajax links are degradable, SEO friendly with built-in normal URL.

+ More than 100+ customizations (and continue to grow each version) to fit your own way. Explore them yourself!

+ Allows the creation of Singer Biography , Album Records and Lyric for song.

+ Members can rate the song using Who Like It feature.

+ Playlist is built-in. Data is saved on cookie file for fast access and database safe.

+ Templates are built-in. No necessary change is required.

+ Easy installation process. Includes dynamic installation webpage.

+ Fully integrated with vBulletin forum. Tested on 3.6.x, 3.7.x and 3.8.x

+ [View Screenshot] Separate playlist page with moveable listbox where members can listen to their own selected songs while browsing your forum. Great joy!

+ Support your own forum style with matching style option. No Template editing is necessary. vBulletin Style - Style 1 - Style 2

+ [View Screenshot] Flash file from online video services can also be embed. Literally any online video could be inserted into the musicbox. Any question of how, please ask.

+ [View Screenshot] Lightbox effect included. Option can be switched On or Off.

+ [View Screenshot] The Instant! box on mainpage is fully run by AJAX. It shows different song stats in a convenient way. You can even customize how many songs to show, replace the current icons and change the width elements, or the size of thumbnails. Then, you might run into a tough decision to choose the way it should list the song like the screenshot above, because both look pretty good.

+ [View Screenshot] The Instant! box also sports a compact layout for a clean and tidy overall look.

+ [View Screenshot] Navigation is all ajax powered for fastest response. Categories are organized and nested.

+ [View Screenshot] Social Bookmarking Icons are included.

+ [View Screenshot] Do your members like to comment (or start a flame war ._. ) ? Yes DnP Instant! Musicbox has a built-in comment system as well. It also runs by AJAX and includes Rating feature. A comment that has too many negative points will not be shown anymore. A good community will tend to unfold itself, well if it doesn't... you can always delete that bad comment in a blink (This kind of blink )

+ [View Comment Rating Screenshot]

+ [View Screenshot] When member report links as broken, you can quickly view a list of them in less than 10 seconds. The Administrator's Quick panel is located right in the footer and it runs with AJAX too!

+ [View Screenshot] DnP Instant! Musicbox also comes with more than many hidden blocks that they can only be activated from the configuration editor. These blocks can display new topics, new singers or albums, showing announcement, list of friend websites, random songs, etc...Check them out too if you have time.
Admin can moderate media posted by members.
Members can report broken links.

+ FLV file supported.

+ [View screenshot] Built-in 14 default supports/guide for Online video sharing services.

+ [View Screenshot] Instant! Setting Editor for quick configuration changes.

+ Option to compress javascript files for very fast page load.

+ Allow custom thumbnail for media. You can post a picture to display by default for your video, audio clip.

+ [View Screenshot] Allow the customization for Player window look and feel. Be unique!

+ [View Screenshot] Turn Off the Light feature for soothing video experience.

+ [View Screenshot] Administrator's Note to member on Post page

Demo :
As shown on the original homepage (click Continue to pass the firewall protection)
http://silveryhat.com/delynie/music.php or http://music.silveryhat.com/

Sample video clips :
http://silveryhat.com/song498 (I will follow him) (Youtube)
http://silveryhat.com/song360 (We didn't start the flame war) (CollegeHumor)
http://silveryhat.com/song221 (Khi con tim biết y?u (Love Paradise)) (DailyMotion)
http://silveryhat.com/song362 (Can't let go) (FLV Player)

Like old songs? Try Search function for these :
500 miles
Never on a sunday
Deborah
Love is blue
Leaving on a jet plane
Auld Lang Syne
Donna Donna
Greenfield
Knock Three Times
Seven lonely days

Sample mp3 songs :
http://silveryhat.com/song187 (No turning back)
http://silveryhat.com/song237 (Love Paradise)

Showcases from Members:
PM me your board to have your URL shown here.

Version Track:

1.0.4 Beta (Released June 26 2009):

1. Instant! Guide to embed video link 100%
   
   
   
   
2. New input box for custom media thumbnail picture 100%
   
   
   
   
3. Fix Instant! box under/above player window order 100%
4. New option to disable and hide Confirmation Code when posting as Admin 100%
   
   
5. Fix display of 2 playlist buttons on Left-Column mode 100%
6. Prevent (delete) link to show up on comment list for guest and not owner 100%
7. Instant! box now supports multiple page links for compact space 100%
   
   
8. Random singer list block now supports instant refresh button without reload page 100%
   
   
9. Quick list block now supports instant refresh without reload page for random mode + change in layout 100%
   
   
10. Category block has some minor changes 100%
    
    
11. Auto select Media type as flash when click on any video sharing service from Instant! guide 100%
12. New option to show Social Bookmarking icons 100%
    
    
13. Player window slightly changed. 100%
14. Layout slightly changed for category media list. 100%
15. Fix and Tweak some minor bugs/features 100%
16. "You may also like..." - Recommendation feature 100%
    
    
17. instant! changeable media for Recommendation box 100%
18. Add few options for Recommendation box customizations 100%
19. FLV player changed to JM FLV Player 100%
20. Fix a bug in AdminCP when Parent Category is deleted , all Child Categories will not be shown anymore 100%
21. Auto Load media feature. Play one new/random/specific media when page load. 100%

All Updates and History log

Notice: Default theme of musicbox and images are properties of DnP Network?, they should not be used any where else but the musicbox without permission. DnP Instant! Musicbox Copyright notice is not to be removed without a purchase of branding-free version. Current cost is $40 with instant!box for forum index plugin bonus.

Media Copyrights Infringement :
Please do not abuse the use of musicbox to create an illegal source of music. It's all your responsibility when it comes to these matters.

Please be aware : For every Modification, there are always bugs somewhere that the author have not yet found them himself. The same gravity applies for DnP Instant! Musicbox. Though I have manage to solve all the issues before anyone notices, there is still a great chance it's not perfectly bug free. Even vBulletin itself. I urge any kind souls who will contribute their time and effort, will help me improve it for every coming version. Bug reports, Ideas, Feedbacks are truly welcomed. Update : From weekly to monthly per patch. Depend on requests, feedbacks and amount of bugs found.

2-Step Upgrade:

1. Upload all files and folders under the "upload" folder to your forum root.

2. Run forum_root/install_dnp_musicbox.php to upgrade tables. Current data will not be lost, only new columns are installed.

[Note] : For Unix host, please make sure the folder you have uploaded the musicbox content to is CHMOD to 666 or 777 (writable) if you receive a permission error during installation.
(..did I just copy almost exactly the two steps of installation here ._. )

Support : In this topic or at its homepage dnp.silveryhat.com - DnP Instant! Musicbox Modification.

For any other questions please contact admin@silveryhat.com.

PLEASE READ THIS IF YOU HAVE INSTALLED THE MOD :
-Read HOW-TO & F.A.Q

-Mark as installed for Support

-Vote for it

Enjoy!

*If you would like to have DnP Network Musicbox database copied to your Musicbox, please contact me for a deal.

Original Version of this topic can be found at
http://www.silveryhat.com/delynie/f130/dnp-instant-musicbox-modification-for-vbulletin-forum-6858.html

[silveryhat]

Originally Posted by psychobike

No it is still not working after installing the download you provided.

Tell me if this page works for you http://plugindoc.mozdev.org/testpages/wmp11.html

[1320Nation]

Yes it shows up just fine. I take it you can see the player using firefox on my website?

[silveryhat]

Originally Posted by psychobike

Yes it shows up just fine. I take it you can see the player using firefox on my website?

Yes i see it just fine just nice. What version of Firefox are u using ? Some firefox got its user agent messed up and does not display the page correctly. You may try to reinstall it maybe?

[1320Nation]

My firefox version is 3.0.11 which is current. I tried redownloading it and nothing changed. I reloaded the firefox default style/skin and there was no change, and still no player.

I took a screen shot of what it looks like when I'm viewing your mod from my end. If you compare my image attachment to yours, you will notice there is some differences. My image looks more squeezed compared to yours. Look at the "Not Working?, Who like it?, and Option section on both images.

I hope this can get straightened out. If this mod requires my members to add extensions or plug-ins to their browsers I will of coarse have to not use the mod.

[silveryhat]

Originally Posted by psychobike

My firefox version is 3.0.11 which is current. I tried redownloading it and nothing changed. I reloaded the firefox default style/skin and there was no change, and still no player.

I took a screen shot of what it looks like when I'm viewing your mod from my end. If you compare my image attachment to yours, you will notice there is some differences. My image looks more squeezed compared to yours. Look at the "Not Working?, Who like it?, and Option section on both images.

Oh don't worry about the compact of blocks and letters on your view because my screen stretches at 1600x900 so there it makes the difference , just a bit more space on the horizon.

I hope this can get straightened out. If this mod requires my members to add extensions or plug-ins to their browsers I will of coarse have to not use the mod.

Unfortunately, this MOD requires Windows Media Plugin plugin and Adobe Flash Player plugin to display the player, which are 2 of the most common browser plugins on the entire Internet. Everyone who has once visit youtube for a clip has Adobe Flash player plugin, everyone who has Windows Media player on their machine or Quicktime on Mac, you be able to play the audio files with the supported plugin.

In your case, it is a client bug as I mention earlier. Luckily, it is a known bug : http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=532652 , you can take a look of that or try the Portable firefox 3.0.11 or Firefox 3.5, on other hand I will take note of this and getting ready for an option to switch to a different audio player for those who cant get the regular media plugin to work properly.

[1320Nation]

Ok I'm now able to view it after installing the firefox 3.5 beta version. I also found this bit of info that could be used as a reference.

"WMP plugin is hard-coded to only play the proprietary Microsoft formats (.asf, .asx, .wm, .wma, .wax, .wmv, and .wvx), and Windows Media Player provides no provision for changing this. For the most common formats found on the web (like mp3, midi, mpg, wav, etc.) you will need to install and configure Quicktime or Quicktime Alternative."

[silveryhat]

Originally Posted by psychobike

Ok I'm now able to view it after installing the firefox 3.5 beta version. I also found this bit of info that could be used as a reference.

"WMP plugin is hard-coded to only play the proprietary Microsoft formats (.asf, .asx, .wm, .wma, .wax, .wmv, and .wvx), and Windows Media Player provides no provision for changing this. For the most common formats found on the web (like mp3, midi, mpg, wav, etc.) you will need to install and configure Quicktime or Quicktime Alternative."

:up: Thanks alot. We would need a general guide on how to master the musicbox someday .

[1320Nation]

Version: 1.0.3 Beta, is a major improvement. Very very nice!

I have something that doesn't look right though. Maybe you can tell me what needs to be done to fix it.

[silveryhat]

Originally Posted by psychobike

Version: 1.0.3 Beta, is a major improvement. Very very nice!

I have something that doesn't look right though. Maybe you can tell me what needs to be done to fix it.

glad it works well.

Those messy words, are actually the extra part of

PHP Code:

playlist_button 


in the configuration editor. Put only this for the image url and you will be just fine

PHP Code:

music/ngheplaylist.gif 


[silveryhat]

New update has been added. Please upgrade as soon as time permits for better look, new improvements and features

1.0.4 Beta (Released June 26 2009):

1. Instant! Guide to embed video link 100%
   
   
   
   
2. New input box for custom media thumbnail picture 100%
   
   
   
   
3. Fix Instant! box under/above player window order 100%
4. New option to disable and hide Confirmation Code when posting as Admin 100%
   
   
5. Fix display of 2 playlist buttons on Left-Column mode 100%
6. Prevent (delete) link to show up on comment list for guest and not owner 100%
7. Instant! box now supports multiple page links for compact space 100%
   
   
8. Random singer list block now supports instant refresh button without reload page 100%
   
   
9. Quick list block now supports instant refresh without reload page for random mode + change in layout 100%
   
   
10. Category block has some minor changes 100%
    
    
11. Auto select Media type as flash when click on any video sharing service from Instant! guide 100%
12. New option to show Social Bookmarking icons 100%
    
    
13. Player window slightly changed. 100%
14. Layout slightly changed for category media list. 100%
15. Fix and Tweak some minor bugs/features 100%
16. "You may also like..." - Recommendation feature 100%
    
    
17. instant! changeable media for Recommendation box 100%
18. Add few options for Recommendation box customizations 100%
19. FLV player changed to JM FLV Player 100%
20. Fix a bug in AdminCP when Parent Category is deleted , all Child Categories will not be shown anymore 100%
21. Auto Load media feature. Play one new/random/specific media when page load. 100%