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]

[joeychgo]

Originally Posted by oly51

Yeah, me too. I've been waiting for version 3.2 before I install. Really need the multiple garage feature. :disappointed:

I dont know what Mangus is up to -- he hasnt been here since July........

IM not holding my breath for a new version from him. Ive pm'd him here and on his board, and never gotton an answer.........

[joeychgo]

Originally Posted by dsotmoon

i added this to my legacy postbit

MY question is -- how can I make it so if the users DOESNT have a garage, the link either doesnt show - or instead says "THIS USER HASNT CREATED A GARAGE YET" ???


Right now, every user has this link, but every user doesnt have a garage......

[Rick Sample]

Originally Posted by joeychgo

MY question is -- how can I make it so if the users DOESNT have a garage, the link either doesnt show - or instead says "THIS USER HASNT CREATED A GARAGE YET" ???


Right now, every user has this link, but every user doesnt have a garage......

Yeah, thats what I've been thinking. About 90% of my members dont have a garage. When users click on that and it comes up empty, their going to stop clicking that because all they get is a blank page.

That would be cool if it said "This user hasn't created a Garage yet" or something like that.

[joeychgo]

Originally Posted by muscle-mustangs

Yeah, thats what I've been thinking. About 90% of my members dont have a garage. When users click on that and it comes up empty, their going to stop clicking that because all they get is a blank page.

That would be cool if it said "This user hasn't created a Garage yet" or something like that.

yeah, my thought is it might encourage users to create a garage if they havent........

[Rick Sample]

Originally Posted by joeychgo

yeah, my thought is it might encourage users to create a garage if they havent........

Yeah, and somewhere on the page where it says they don't have a garage, put a link in red or some bright color and say "Add your car to the garage" or something because a lot of the members don't know they can add their car throught the usercp


Anyone wanna try coding it???

[cinq]

I am no whiz at hacking, but I think you may need to include some code to check the database to see if any rows containing a particular userid is present. If there is , then output a template for the 'Show garage of user' function. If there is no such row with that particular userid, then it won't show ( an easy if conditional ).

I am not sure if it is the most efficient way to do it but i hope that gives you an idea of how to start

[Rick Sample]

My members keep wanting a way to sort through the garages, has this came out yet? By like, username, make, model, last visited, etc.????

If our site gets so big with thousands of cars, it would be impossible for those in the middle somewhere to get viewed. It would always be the beggining and so on.

[joeychgo]

Originally Posted by muscle-mustangs

My members keep wanting a way to sort through the garages, has this came out yet? By like, username, make, model, last visited, etc.????

If our site gets so big with thousands of cars, it would be impossible for those in the middle somewhere to get viewed. It would always be the beggining and so on.

We're working on this ourselves

[integra99]

Apparently the creator of this hack is MIA. You can contact him on his board at http://www.sffba.com, same handle as on here. They are running a much newer version of vbGarage there, multiple car support, etc

[joeychgo]

Originally Posted by integra99

Apparently the creator of this hack is MIA. You can contact him on his board at http://www.sffba.com, same handle as on here. They are running a much newer version of vbGarage there, multiple car support, etc

I did -month ago- no response

[Rick Sample]

Originally Posted by joeychgo

We're working on this ourselves

Awsome! Any dates scheduled for the release????

[Rick Sample]

Originally Posted by joeychgo

I did -month ago- no response

I did to, no response. This hack is so popular, I think he got tired of everyone asking for help though

[integra99]

Originally Posted by muscle-mustangs

I did to, no response. This hack is so popular, I think he got tired of everyone asking for help though

I got on his board and asked him a car question, since I have talked to him on the phone before and know him. He is alive and well, probably just avoiding this hack.

[eoc_Jason]

You have to edit the showthread.php file and do a left join on the vbgarage table, then add a conditional <IF condition=...> so that only garages that exist are shown... Not that complicated.

Originally Posted by joeychgo

MY question is -- how can I make it so if the users DOESNT have a garage, the link either doesnt show - or instead says "THIS USER HASNT CREATED A GARAGE YET" ???


Right now, every user has this link, but every user doesnt have a garage......

[joeychgo]

Originally Posted by eoc_Jason

You have to edit the showthread.php file and do a left join on the vbgarage table, then add a conditional <IF condition=...> so that only garages that exist are shown... Not that complicated.

Not complicated whatsoever --- now can you please explain what you jsut said???

LOL --- I actually have a clue what your talking about, but no idea how to make it happen..........