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 TO DOWNLOAD THE ZIP
CLICK HERE - If you installed this hack to receive updates, patches, and support

[jacobi]

While we're waiting for some of the new releases to come out, I thought it might be fun to share our experiences with our own installations. I installed mine about four months ago, right around the time Keptic announced he would be undertaking the "upgrade" project. So, I populated a number of categories with links, and then went through the process of correcting every instance of "catagory" with "category" in the templates and database (I love teaching myself how to do things, and this gave me a great experience in working with the underpinnings of PHP and SQL commands, so I can't complain! ) Besides, we're an education organization concerned with language and making sure we set a good example for our students.

I previously had a static (HTML-based) links section on my site, and it was a hassle to update five different files (categories) all the time. While converting all of the links from my old pages into the new database, I did, however, wait on one category, since it has a number of sub-categories. I was kind of hoping for the new subcategory feature in the 3.0 release, but I might put them in before the new school year starts.

--> Wisconsin Forensic Coaches' Association Links Directory

[Xelation]

when does version 3 come out?

[M@rkus]

Hy...

so i`got the german translation of that hack. Inclusive the weblinksadmin.php.

If there is any interest in it.. mail me

[Gutspiller]

WHEN WHEN WHEN! I've been waiting and I want to launch my links section. At least let me know if it's going to be weeks or months. If it's months then I will need to just modify 2 the way I want and forget about 3. LET ME KNOW PLEASE

[DrkFusion]

[high]vB Links Directory 2.0 Build 2.5.0 Upgrade[/high]
This upgrade is a manual upgrade, it contains template fixes, new templates, and new links.php file. Follow the instructions in the files.

This new version has query load decrease, better template integration, and a much better integration with vB.

Note that this will be the version that we will provide an upgrade to v3.0 when we release it.

If anyone gets any errors, please forward them to my Private Message Box immediatly

If you install the hack, please click the install button, as constant upgrades, and patches will be provided. Also we will provide news of vBulletin Links Directory 3.0 to only users who have installed, because its easier to manage. You can also receive better support.

Regard,

[DrkFusion]

Today at 04:28 AM Gutspiller said this in Post #524
WHEN WHEN WHEN! I've been waiting and I want to launch my links section. At least let me know if it's going to be weeks or months. If it's months then I will need to just modify 2 the way I want and forget about 3. LET ME KNOW PLEASE

It will be weeks, or months undecided, but let me assure you it will be released. I would suggest upgrading to Build 250, using the manual upgrade, I will get an automated upgrade, and a new version out asap.

They contain some new features as well, including less templates, less query loads, and faster loading.

[Xelation]

Today at 12:16 PM Keptic said this in Post #526
It will be weeks, or months undecided, but let me assure you it will be released. I would suggest upgrading to Build 250, using the manual upgrade, I will get an automated upgrade, and a new version out asap.

They contain some new features as well, including less templates, less query loads, and faster loading.

If in install the build 250, will it be easy to upgrade to v3.. or will it be an entirly differnet system? or will my links still stay there once version 3 comes out.

*EDIT* stupid me, I just read the release statmensts lol

[DrkFusion]

Well just for everyone else It will be actually easier to upgrade to v3. The upgrade to v3 will be released in this thread, but I will make a new thread to release v3.

Regards!

[jacobi]

Thanks for all the hard work, Keptic. I am proud to be downloader #4 of the file this morning, and I will install it soon so I can help give feedback on any bugs (which I doubt will happen under your exacting standards!)

[DrkFusion]

It was sent for testing on SpyderWire but it was never put on, so I really don't know what to expect. Thanks for the kind words, I am on call and ready to fix any bus that do arise!