Major Additions - The XEON Mp3 Player for vBulletin 3.6.X Integrated

The XEON Mp3 Player for vBulletin 3.6.X

Design: Syrus XL Media 2003-2007
Coding Update: vBmotion.com

Demo: www.digitalport.co.uk (Click Entertainment>XEON Mp3 Player)

Important: Supported only on Digital Port UK

Update Rev: 4.0.1 - Navbar code updated to work with vBadvanced CMPS outside the forum directory.
Updated Rev: 4.0.0 - All known bugs fixed in AdminCP, these include the Approve Mp3 issue and the Edit Mp3 problem.
Added: 21/04/07 - XEON Player in vB Custom Page Instructions.zip
Demo: http://www.digitalport.co.uk/digital...&template=Xeon

Version: 3.6.0 coding (Major UPDATE) *see below
Version: 3.5.1 coding (Product XML file updated)
Version: 3.0 XEON Player (Shuffle disabled) *Player Only Package* added.

Fully compatible and tested on vBulletin 3.6.0, 3.7 and up.

No example tracks are included in this version.

*IMPORTANT: About version 3.6!!*
If you have installed this modification prior to the latest version 3.6, it is recommended that you update to the latest version 3.6 immediately. Older versions contain a Security Hole in the admin section. All database errors have been fixed, special thanks to Code Monkey.

[high]External Data Pull[/high]
This modification is designed to pull data from internal and external servers. Check that you enter full urls to pull external data or the modification will fail to read.

[high]Features:[/high]

• Can hold upto 500 mp3 tracks (5 playlists with 100 tracks in each)
• Automatically cuts off access to playlists if 100 tracks are reached
• All track data held in database
• Volume & Pan(balance) Controls
• Add mp3's through AdminCP or via Popup
• PM system notifcation of new tracks submitted
• Edit/Delete/Approve/Deny tracks via AdminCP
• Usergroup Permissions for adding tracks and viewing of player
• Multi-functional display on mp3 player
• WOL Enabled - see who's using the mp3 player
• Stream and Buffer parameters per track
• Track pre-loading on display

This version is not compatible with the XML driven vbMp3 Player I released awhile ago (you may uninstall or leave in, as this version uses renamed files). The player, and all code have been changed, and now fully utilizes the vBulletin AdminCP for settings, mp3 playlist management, usergroup permissions.

[high]Known Issues:[/high]
None

UPDATING:
Overwrite all files with the new package XEON Mp3 Player v4.0.0
Import the Product XML file using the vBulletin Product Manager. Go to Mp3 Player Management and update settings and Save.

Template edit:
(required on new install or upgrade, unless you have installed other products from us.).
In the headinclude template -
Find:

<script type="text/javascript" src="clientscript/vbulletin_global.js?v=$vboptions[simpleversion]"></script>

Above add:

<script type="text/javascript" src="clientscript/flashobject.js"></script>

If this line of code already exists then DO NOT ADD IT!

End of Update


MAIN INSTALLATION

Installation:
Upload the contents of the ?Upload folder? to your forum root. Import the ?product-mp3player.xml? file via ?Plugins & Products? ? Manage Products ? Import Product in your AdminCP. Press F5 or refresh your browser window to view the Mp3 Player Management menu. Once you install this version make sure you Update the MP3 Management settings and click SAVE, failure to do so will result in an error if you enable the custom PM notification system.

Template Edits:
These edits are based on the default vBulletin style, you may need to change if you have a custom style.


AdminCP -> Styles & Templates -> Navigation / Breadcrumb Templates -> navbar

Find:

<td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="calendar.php$session[sessionurl_q]">$vbphrase[calendar]</a></td>

After add:

<!-- Mp3 Player Launch -->
<if condition="$show['member']">
<td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="javascript:NewWindow=window.open('$vboptions[bburl]/mp3playerindex.php?do=viewmp3playerpopup','newWin','width=500,height=500,left=0,top=0, toolbar=No,location=No,scrollbars=1,status=No,resizable=No,fullscreen=No');
NewWindow.focus(); void(0);">vbMp3 Player</a></td>
</if>
<!-- End Mp3 Player Launch -->

Now, navigate to AdminCP -> Usergroups -> Usergroup Manager ? adjust usergroups permissions as required. Default is all usergroups have no access.

You now have the vbMp3 XEON player installed!

[high]Update notifications can only be sent out if you have clicked 'INSTALL'.[/high]

More players will available shortly.

Enjoy!

[syrus.xl]

Originally Posted by teedizz

Can you answer when u get a chance syrius. thanks.

Sorry, I forgot about this post!

Right, I will modifying the code and the vbMp3 Player (ipod 'lookalike') very soon. Due to the way the vbMp3 functions, it requires changes to the main files of this new version.

I do have another mini-player (The 'Pico' Player) which will function the same as the XEON with multiple playlists, yet everything is very small, but this is in early development stages.

So, yes there is a few new players that will be released, including the 'vbE-
Center' (a mp3 and video player combined!).

[Snake]

This is really strange. When I first installed this hack, everything seems to work just fine but then, a few minutes later while I was adding some more songs to the MP3 player, it seems that it doesn't wanna work no more! Don't ask me how or why 'cause I've no idea.

Here take a look for yourself:
http://www.finalfantasyforums.net/mp...mp3playerpopup

Note that you must be a member inorder to view the player. As you can see, the song doesn't even stream or plays it. It says the URL address to that song but it doesn't load or at least, says the title of that song. Do you have any idea what's going on? Is it because I have the songs uploaded in a sub-folder (which would be: http://www.finalfantasyforums.net/ju...n/opening.mp3).

Also, in case you haven't noticed, I think I've managed to find a few bugs:

-While adding a quote or multi quotes (such as: ' "), it should give you a mySQL page error. (See below.)
-Accessing the "http://www.yourdomain.com/mp3playerindex.php" page gives you a blank, white page.
-After editting the settings for the player, it gives me this error "Could not find phrase 'mp3player_cp_redirect'.".
-And finally, after adding a song/mp3 via the ACP, each time when you edit that song you will notice that the "Approve MP3" option automatically checks to "No" when it's supposed to say "Yes". It's kinda a pain in the ass to edit every song and set it to "Yes" inorder to get the song working in the player.

Database error in vBulletin 3.6.2:

Invalid SQL:
update mp3playlist set

id='1',

url_product='Opening' Advent Children',

url_product_stream='true',

url_product_buffer='0',

mp3name='http://www.finalfantasyforums.net/jukebox/adventchildren/opening.mp3',

approvemp3='1'

where id='1';

MySQL Error : You have an error in your SQL syntax; check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right syntax to use near 'Advent Children',

url_product_stream='true',

url_product_buffer='0',

' at line 5
Error Number : 1064
Date : Monday, October 23rd 2006 @ 01:12:48 AM
Script : http://www.finalfantasyforums.net/ad...edit_playlist1
Referrer : http://www.finalfantasyforums.net/ad...playlist1&id=1
Username : Darkblade
Classname : vb_database

[bandare]

how does the buffer number work?????

[syrus.xl]

@Snake: I will get my co-author to look into these issues. Strange, we've never had a problem like that during testing. The missing redirect phrase in the AdminCP is noted in Known Issues.

Originally Posted by bandare

how does the buffer number work?????

The buffer works like this:

The player has default settings, namely Stream set to 'True' and Buffer set to '5'. Note: If the Stream is set to 'False' on a track, the buffer will be useless.

This is how it works:
For the Buffer to function, Streaming must be set to true. If Stream is set to 'False' then the player will download the entire track before playing it.

With Stream set to 'True', a buffer value can be entered which overrides the default value held within the player.

The Buffer is measured in seconds, it is the delay required before a track starts to play. For example, if the Buffer is set to '5' then the player will only start playing once it has downloaded at least the first 5 seconds of the track.

Basically, you set it higher if your server is slow loading, or an external server is running slow. Normally, if you host the mp3's on your own server, then the buffer can be set quite low. Setting the Buffer to '1' will mean it will play a track, virtually instantly.

[bandare]

thats great... thanks for that...

[Gripemaster]

FINALLY!!! Up and running and rocking to the tunes.

(After adding a whole bunch of URL's) LOL

A mass population option is all this mod needs. Thanks for all your hard work, thanks for a great mod.

*Finally Clicks Installed*

[Barakat]

wow nice one >

[Snake]

Originally Posted by syrus.xl

@Snake: I will get my co-author to look into these issues. Strange, we've never had a problem like that during testing. The missing redirect phrase in the AdminCP is noted in Known Issues.

Yeah thanks for getting back to me, though this makes me wonder when these people are installing the hack and that it would work just fine for them but not me? :surprised:

[engager]

Using v3.6.0

I, too, have this problem:

-After editting the settings for the player, it gives me this error "Could not find phrase 'mp3player_cp_redirect'.".

Can anyone give advice on how to gain MP3 URL's?

Thanks!

[syrus.xl]

Originally Posted by engager

Using v3.6.0

I, too, have this problem:



Can anyone give advice on how to gain MP3 URL's?

Thanks!

The problem with the phrase will not affect the performance of this modification, it is only a definition missing for the 'mp3player_cp_redirect' in the AdminCP, and is listed under Known Issues and will be fixed shortly.

BTW, I have PM'd you regarding Mp3 Urls. I do have quite a alot PM's a day on here, and always check them first.