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Please note that I can no longer support this project. Primarily as it is designed for vb3.0.x and I no longer use that version (im obviously on vb3.5x ). There is a version for vb3.5 however its a commercial script. This project is left here for the community. ----------------------- HowdA All. The GAS3 system is a comprehensive article system that completely integrates into vB3. News:
Originally, I looked into other article systems to integrate with my forums but just got irritated over and over again as I found the other offering out there very limiting for my needs. I wanted to use my members usergroup permissions, the search facility (so when someone did a search for 'bob' both articles AND threads appeared on one page), I also wanted wysiwyg editing and vBs attachment system. Well, I accomplished 99% of my needs with the Geek Article System 2.0 Why 3.0? While the 2.0 was fine for my needs, many users began asking for a far more complex system that took the beauty of 2.0 and added popular features in the other article systems. Here are the features in a nutshell:
Change log 13.05.05 - updated to 3.52 All this does is update GAS for the GAL4.0 integration. To update, simply replace your existing functions_geekarticles.php with the one in the latest package. 18.3.05 - updated to 3.51 This really just fixes a couple of mega minor bugs. Added new default icon per forum functionality (see readme) Wrote a real README. Wrote a seperate 3.5x upgrade script. Users of 3.5x should run admincp/gas3_upgrade.php 16.3.05 - updated to 3.50 Loads of new features and a new installer that makes the file changes for you. New forumdisplay Uploading of images for your header Synopsis box yadayadayda 10.2.05 - updated to 3.02 Fixed typo in readme (step 2.6 referenced $articlebyline instead of $GAS_byline). This bug fixes the disappearing byline when editing an article. To upgrade - edit your editpost template and search for $articlebyline then replace it with $GAS_byline Importers I have made an importer for v3articles. Technically speaking, you dont have to strictly have GAS3 installed to use the importer (though it is ideal). What it does is essentailly import v3articles, comments, ratings, and attachments into existing forums as new threads, replies, threadratings, and post attachments. The idea is that you install GAS3, create the forums to house your articles, and then import your existing v3articles into them (but as I said, you can simply import v3articles into normal forums without having GAS3 installed). There is also a rollback feature in case you change your mind or experience a problem with the import. Your v3articles installation isnt touched. In fact, no v3articles are harmed in the process Known issues:
http://www.thenailgeek.com/showthread.php?t=11287 http://www.thenailgeek.com/showthread.php?t=8801 - pages with comments (click View Comments to see comments only) Difficulty - EASY Time - about 5 minutes File modifications? a few but now all done automatically for you Change log: Updated to 3.01 Feb 7th Fixed a couple template errors and minor readme instructions Instructions Click install. I have busted my butt over the past few weeks to do this and all I ask is that you click install if you use it
I would therefore backup your DB, your styles, and any of the files the README asks you to change. nJoy Show Your Support
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Package updates to 3.02 to fix typo in step 2.6 of the README This typo was causing bylines to be overwritten if you edit an article and then save it. To upgrade: simply edit your editpost template, search for $articlebyline and replace it with $GAS_byline nJoy! |
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again, another thing from me ^^
Anyway to make attatchments thumbnails? thumbnails are enabled by the way.... :/ |
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If you can post an attachment in a regular post and it shows a thumbnail, it will do the same thing here. Try rebuilding your thumbnails if you imported from v3articles. hth's |
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Ok, the first two installations were not good But now I figured it was my own mistake,
Geek : Great Hack, even better than Cinq, why ? It is easier |
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Compliments on a nice hack.
I have a slight problem. The nick of my test commenter shows as black and not clickable. ### EDIT#### This has affected my other postbit as well, so it?s kinda critical. It?s a nice hack and I would not want to uninstall... ########## Secondly, the add reputation button doesn't show for this second comment either. See a sample here: http://www.soundchilds.net/loud_loun...ead.php?t=2029 (Board not live yet) My third problem is not so much of a problem, but an addition: In my standard postbit I have the AWS (Advanced Warning System) active. I tried adding the same code into the comment postbit template nothing shows up. The code is: PHP Code:
Thanks, -Mika |
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Hi Mika,
My guess is that the 'test5' user was a guest (thats why there is no rep button either) hence the reason you cant click on it. You have altered the GAS_article_pb to make your name large and orange, whereas the test5 username is the color for the 'normal' div class?!? Change that to whatever colour you want. The preview comments do not use GAS_comment_pb... they use the GAS_article_pb with a conditional to make them look like a comment. I dont know anything about the AWS hack, but I assume you could place that code in teh GAS_article_PB (and put it in the GAS_comment_pb) HTH's! |
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Sorry but I think it?s not the case. I have not altered the GAS_article_pb in any way but installed it to your instructions. The username color was working ok in postbit before installing this hack. Also note the change took place also in the standard postbit which I haven?t definately touched today. The test5 is not a member of the stanard installed membergroups but one by id: 11 set up as a custom usergroup and the colour should be blue (in some cases red like here, if a link is included). See this search: http://www.soundchilds.net/loud_loun...p?searchid=129 . As you can see test5 appears ok and all posts get registered. Thats why I think the only option is something got changed in the code affecting the usernicks in the postbits. Hope there is a solution! This would be a useful one to have around. Best regs, -Mika |
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If you view your GAS_article_pb file, search for this: Code:
<div class="normal"> $vbphrase[geek_articles_by] <if condition="$show['profile']"> <a href="member.php?$session[sessionurl]u=$post[userid]">$post[musername]</a> <else /> $post[musername] </if> I dont know why, but your $post[musername] has additional formatting in it that isnt put in by this hack (check out your source). Maybe another hack installed? Anyway... you want to find WHY $show['profile']==0 when it comes time to do that comment. Double check your showthread modifications. Maybe you missed something out. If you are still stuck, PM me a username and password with style admin as well as permissions to post and I will look into it when I get a minute. |
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Hey Geek, I'm just curious..
Is there an easy way to add a.. vbadvanced style menu above the articles.. to have "what's hot / what's new" drop down menu's? I tried messing with it a little earlier but had no luck. I only want this so most of the stuff on my site looks the same, therefore is easier for members to get used to/understand how to use it. Thanks, |
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ok geek boy, i r back :P
is there anyway to add some sort of prefix for articles, so when people write them it says [Movie] Article or [WHATEVER] Title here |
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