vBGarage v3.1.1 (now with GD-Lib support!)

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vBGarage v3.1.1 (now with GD-Lib support!)

Description
This hack will allow your users to create a virtual garage where they can store photos, details, etc.. about their vehicle (this can be modified to suit forums of other interests).

Latest Uploads will be displayed on Garage List.

Forum users can now leave comments in member garages.

Admin functions are available in the AdminCP.

This version contains the ability to limit access by usergroup(s). All templates are 100% XHTML Verified!

Information
Tested and developed on vB 3.0.0 Gold.

Requires
GD 2.0+ Library

Demo
http://www.sffba.net/forum/vbgarage.php?do=list (Temporary)

This hack, as like the rest of my hacks, are FREE. However, if you enjoy this hack and feel the need to donate something for my time you can do so by clicking the icon below:


*NOTE: Those who donate are explicitly granted permission to remove the "Powered by" information from the vBGarage footer.

*NOTE: When donating, please include your forum url. Thanks!

Version History
v3 - Initial release. Let's hope I don't have alot of entries here.
v3.0.1 - Added GD-Lib Support!
v3.1.0 - Added User Comments, Latest Uploads on Garage List, AdminCP Options
v3.1.1 - Added ability for Admin to "edit" users' garages. Use ImageCopyResampled(); over ImageCopyResized(); for better thumbnail quality.

Planned Features
- Multiple entries per user.
- Possible integration with Photopost/Coppermine/etc..

If you use this, please click

* Installation script by John

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UPGRADES

v3.1.0 -> v3.1.1 UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONS

v3.0.1 -> v3.1.0 UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONS

v3.0 -> v3.0.1 UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONS

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MODIFICATIONS/ADD-ONS

[high]1. Add "Who's Online" Location by magnus[/high]
[high]2. Organize Your vBGarage Templates by magnus[/high]
[high]3. Increase Thumbnail Image Quality (v3.1.1 and older) by magnus[/high]
[high]4. Alphabetize Garage List by magnus[/high]
[high]5. Add "Latest Uploads" to FORUMHOME by magnus[/high]
[high]6. EvilLS1's Timeslip Database Integration by SVTOA[/high]
[high]7. Installer/Uninstaller by Action-N[/high]
[high]8. vBulletin 3.0.5 Compatible Installer/Update by noppid[/high]

[nickels376]

No, no changes to vbgarage.php at all. I even re-downloaded it last night and re-uploaded it to make sure it wasn't something silly. This totally has me bummed because members are trying to upload pics of their cars and instead are getting red x's. I don't have happy members right now.....

-Dom

[moonclamp]

Anyone any idea how the wysiwyg editor can be be added to this mod?

[GoldnGT]

Originally Posted by exTracT

what about for those who are waititng for 3.2, and havent yet implemented any previous editions?

My whole board is on hold until this is installed. The premise of my board revolves around the script...

Mike

[SVTOA]

Originally Posted by nickels376

No, no changes to vbgarage.php at all. I even re-downloaded it last night and re-uploaded it to make sure it wasn't something silly. This totally has me bummed because members are trying to upload pics of their cars and instead are getting red x's. I don't have happy members right now.....

-Dom

Well, you could always tell them you're really sorry and will gladly refund their money. :devious:

Sounds like you're a good webmaster that cares about the members, but dude, don't let people beat you up because a feature has a glitch.

[joeychgo]

Just let your members know your working the bugs out of a new program on the site and how great its gonna be when its done... I went through it, it'll be fine........ in a few weeks they wont even remember the problems with it, they'll jsut be posting away.......

[Odoin]

I'm sure you could right it up to display movies... However a big issue that comes to mind is the storage of the movies. Currently all images are stored in the DB and movies can become very large... It would suck to have a DB a few gigs in size . Someone please correct me if I am wrong.

[0ptima]

Originally Posted by Odoin

I'm sure you could right it up to display movies... However a big issue that comes to mind is the storage of the movies. Currently all images are stored in the DB and movies can become very large... It would suck to have a DB a few gigs in size . Someone please correct me if I am wrong.

The PHP scrript would probably timeout before the video was uploaded

[Odoin]

Yes I forgot about that... .

[nickels376]

Here's an idea... Why can't we just have the script upload each picture to a file... Say (/uploads). And then it can reference those pictures and keep the database tidy. I'm not a fan of filling up a database server with pictures - That's crazy and not what it's meant for. I know it can be done - And if I have to.... I guess I'll re-engineer the image script to do so...(Nothing against the creator).

-Dom

[msimplay]

Originally Posted by nickels376

Here's an idea... Why can't we just have the script upload each picture to a file... Say (/uploads). And then it can reference those pictures and keep the database tidy. I'm not a fan of filling up a database server with pictures - That's crazy and not what it's meant for. I know it can be done - And if I have to.... I guess I'll re-engineer the image script to do so...(Nothing against the creator).

-Dom

good idea

[Odoin]

I think this has been talked about... Using the VB system to store via disk space... Magnus would need to answer this if this will be in version 3.2 or a later release.

[Rick Sample]

Ummm.....you guys know how I have my "latest uploads" on my forum home? Is their anyway to remove that or can someone give me the reversed steps? Our server is only a 400 Mhz. We used to get like around 5 new members a day, since I put that up, were only geting around 1, if that. It takes sometime to load with my high speed cable, just to think what the people with the 56K or even the 28K are thinking.

Thanks to whoever responds! Need this removed ASAP! You guys be the judge, does my boar load slow because it has to wait for the images to download? www.muscle-mustangs.com/forums

[joeychgo]

try removing this from your forumhome template --- I *think* this will work...

<!-- START VBGARAGE HACK -->
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" class="tborder" width="100%" align="center"><tr><td>
<table cellpadding="6" cellspacing="1" border="0" width="100%">
<tr>
	<td class="tcat" colspan="5"><b>Latest Uploads</b></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="alt2" colspan="1" align="center"><a href="http://www.muscle-mustangs.com/forums/vbgarage.php?do=view&amp;id=166"><img src="http://www.muscle-mustangs.com/forums/vbgarage.php?do=thumb&amp;width=100&amp;id=102" border=0 /></a></td><td class="alt2" colspan="1" align="center"><a href="http://www.muscle-mustangs.com/forums/vbgarage.php?do=view&amp;id=166"><img src="http://www.muscle-mustangs.com/forums/vbgarage.php?do=thumb&amp;width=100&amp;id=101" border=0 /></a></td><td class="alt2" colspan="1" align="center"><a href="http://www.muscle-mustangs.com/forums/vbgarage.php?do=view&amp;id=166"><img src="http://www.muscle-mustangs.com/forums/vbgarage.php?do=thumb&amp;width=100&amp;id=99" border=0 /></a></td><td class="alt2" colspan="1" align="center"><a href="http://www.muscle-mustangs.com/forums/vbgarage.php?do=view&amp;id=166"><img src="http://www.muscle-mustangs.com/forums/vbgarage.php?do=thumb&amp;width=100&amp;id=98" border=0 /></a></td>
</tr>
</table>
</td></tr></table>
<!-- END VBGARAGE HACK -->

[moonclamp]

I am running a site that isn't car orientated and want vbgarage to be called something else in the address bar ... how many changes would I need to make to allow that? ... would I have to find and replace every instance in every file or could I just rename "vbgarage.php"

Thanks

[joeychgo]

Originally Posted by moonclamp

I am running a site that isn't car orientated and want vbgarage to be called something else in the address bar ... how many changes would I need to make to allow that? ... would I have to find and replace every instance in every file or could I just rename "vbgarage.php"

Thanks

short answer, yes.