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]

[gibgib]

I am having to same problem as well. Now, imagecreate to use with GD 1.6
http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/vbgarage.php?do=list
Some images work OK.

Just figured I'd wait until Magnus releases the next version & fix it then or wait until my host upgrades GD, which would be a better option.

Originally Posted by Envy-UK

Magnus,

I'm trying to use this hack with GD 1.6. However, the thumbnails still display as a red 'X' after I have the made changes you told me to; with the following error when the URL is typed into the browser:

Warning: imagecopyresampled(): requires GD 2.0 or later in /homepages/33/d84375326/htdocs/vbgarage.php on line 427

How can I change 'imagecopyresampled' to enable it to work with GD 1.6?

[Envy-UK]

Originally Posted by gibgib

Just figured I'd wait until Magnus releases the next version & fix it then or wait until my host upgrades GD, which would be a better option.

My host told me on the 11th that the upgrade would be complete by the end of that week, however, now they're saying it may be done by summer. :ermm:

[Hialls]

This is what phpinfo() says for me..
gd
GD Support enabled
GD Version 2.0 or higher
JPG Support enabled
PNG Support enabled
WBMP Support enabled

[SaN-DeeP]

<a href="http://forums.extremeoverclocking.com/myrig.php" target="_blank">http://forums.extremeoverclocking.com/myrig.php</a>

is this a modified version of vb garage ?
can someone tell more about this ??

how this can be achieved ?

Thnx.
Sandy...

[Envy-UK]

Originally Posted by SaN-DeeP

http://forums.extremeoverclocking.com/myrig.php

is this a modified version of vb garage ?
can someone tell more about this ??

how this can be achieved ?

Thnx.
Sandy...

It is indeed. Extensive modifications to templates is the way to achieve something like that.

[djroketboy]

A couple questions, I read through this thread and didn't see 'em asked.

1, Is there a way to make it so only people that are logged in can see the vBGarage?

2, Is there a way to tie into the custom User Profile Fields? The reason i ask this is becuase I already have members using this to associate their cars, years, colors... and which state their from.

3, what is the acceptable minimum to donate, and have the powered by removed... $5, $10+?. (i'm really low on cash )

thanks,
Aaron

[magnus]

Originally Posted by Envy-UK

Magnus,

I'm trying to use this hack with GD 1.6. However, the thumbnails still display as a red 'X' after I have the made changes you told me to; with the following error when the URL is typed into the browser:

Warning: imagecopyresampled(): requires GD 2.0 or later in /homepages/33/d84375326/htdocs/vbgarage.php on line 427

How can I change 'imagecopyresampled' to enable it to work with GD 1.6?

Replace all instances of [high]imagecopyresized[/high] with [bigh]imagecopy[/high], unfortunately, that's the only fix at the moment. The next release will use the vBulletin attachments system, so this problem will be a thing of the past.

[magnus]

Originally Posted by SaN-DeeP

http://forums.extremeoverclocking.com/myrig.php

is this a modified version of vb garage ?
can someone tell more about this ??

how this can be achieved ?

Thnx.
Sandy...

Yes. That is John's site, although, it's more of a rewrite from what he tells me than a template modification. Although, most of what's been done can be accomplished by template modifications.

[magnus]

Originally Posted by djroketboy

A couple questions, I read through this thread and didn't see 'em asked.

1, Is there a way to make it so only people that are logged in can see the vBGarage?

Yes, the simple way is to simply hide the link to vBGarage from users who aren't logged in with in your navbar (or wherever you have it):

<if condition="$bbuserinfo[userid]"> link to vbgarage </if>

Originally Posted by djroketboy

2, Is there a way to tie into the custom User Profile Fields? The reason i ask this is becuase I already have members using this to associate their cars, years, colors... and which state their from.

Sure. Just call $bbuserinfo[fieldXX] (where XX = field ID) wherever you like.

3, what is the acceptable minimum to donate, and have the powered by removed... $5, $10+?. (i'm really low on cash )

A simple PM letting me know you enjoy the hack is acceptable enough to me. A donation is just that, something you can spare. Remember, this is a FREE hack. Anything you donate, whether it be $0.01 or $100.00 is completely appreciated.

[magnus]

Hey guys, just wanted to check in and let you all know I didn't abandon everyone, lol. I've all all the parts ordered for my new PC and they should, hopefully, be in this week. I'm really sorry about all this, but some things (as much as I refuse to believe it) are just out of my control.. /sigh

Glad to see everything is running pretty smoothly.. makes me feel more confident about the stability of the next release.