Add-On Releases - Fast and Lightweight AJAX Musicbox for vBulletin 3.6.x

Last uploaded package is on June-26-2009 - v1.0.4
Current Version on Demo page (testing purpose) - v1.0.4
Take a peek at next version features and updates here

Due to high volume of pm requests for support, I'm sorry to announce that:
In-Topic Support priority is given to Everyone who has installed
Private Message Support is only for Contributors, Helpers, Donators and Beta Test Volunteers
Doing this will save me more time to develop the MOD, for not having to repeat an answer over and over in PMs.

Welcome ,

This is the SEO friendly and AJAX powered musicbox by DnP Network?, it is coded by Silvery Hat in the late 2008 and early 2009. The original version was used way back in the '06 or '07 with limited functions and no ajax support. An upgrade and modification have been made few weeks ago for this release, main goal was to make it faster and compatible with all vBulletin forums. Recently there are requests from users who want to buy this code for a good price but then, I would release it for free to the public .

Compatible vBulletin 3.6.x and earlier
For vBulletin 3.7.x and later : Click here

However, please be aware : For every Modification, there might be bugs somewhere that the author have not yet found them himself. The same gravity applies for DnP Instant! Musicbox. Though I have manage to solve all the issues before anyone notices, there is still a great chance it's not perfectly bug free. Even vBulletin itself. I urge any kind souls who will contribute their time and effort to help me improve it for every coming version. Bug reports, Ideas, Feedbacks are truly welcomed.

Simplified 2-Step Installation :

1. Upload all files and folders under the "upload" folder to your forum root.

2. Run forum_root/install_dnp_musicbox.php to setup new tables to your database. This little friendly webpage is also AJAX supported. Delete it after you have finished installing the data.

[Note] : For Unix host, please make sure the folder you have uploaded the musicbox content to is CHMOD to 666 or 777 (writable) if you receive a permission error during installation.

And, That's all the installation steps!

Now you could go to AdminCP > DnP Musicbox Options to add new categories, artists (optional), and albums (optional).

There is no manual template change needed, unless you would want a musicbox link to show on navigation bar too.

Access forum_root/music.php to start your musicbox!

[Optional] Use the Configuration Editor from Musicbox Homepage > Admin Quick Panel to customize the your personal musicbox !

Now, it is time to speed up the rest of the introduction. Here's the small summary of DnP Instant! Musicbox with some picture links and one giant screenshot.



Features :

1. Lightweight, Fast response and 95% AJAX powered musicbox. Supports cross browsers, non-javascript browsers.
2. All Ajax links are degradable, SEO friendly with built-in normal URL.
3. More than 100+ customizations (and continue to grow each version) to fit your own way. Explore them yourself!
4. Allows the creation of Singer Biography , Album Records and Lyric for song.
5. Members can rate the song using on Who Like It feature.
6. Playlist is built-in. Data is saved on cookie file for fast access and database safe.
7. Templates are built-in. No necessary change is required.
8. Easy installation process. Includes dynamic installation webpage.
9. Fully integrated with vBulletin forum. Tested on 3.6.x, 3.7.x and 3.8.x
10. Separate playlist page with moveable listbox where members can listen to their own selected songs while browsing your forum. Great joy! View Screenshot
11. Support your own forum style with matching style option. No Template editing is necessary. vBulletin Style - Style 1 - Style 2
12. Flash file from online video services can also be embed. Literally any online video could be inserted into the musicbox. Any question of how, please ask. View Screenshot
13. Lightbox effect included. Option can be switched On or Off. View Screenshot
14. The Instant! box on mainpage is fully run by AJAX. It shows different song stats in a convenient way. You can even customize how many songs to show, replace the current icons and change the width elements, or the size of thumbnails. Then, you might run into a tough decision to choose the way it should list the song like the screenshot above, because both look pretty good. View Screenshot
15. The Instant! box also sports a compact layout for a clean and tidy overall look. View Screenshot
16. Navigation is all ajax powered for fastest response. Categories are organized and nested. View Screenshot
17. Social Bookmarking Icons are included View Screenshot
18. Do your members like to comment (or start a flame war ._. ) ? Yes DnP Instant! Musicbox has a built-in comment system as well. It also runs by AJAX and includes Rating feature. A comment that has too many negative points will not be shown anymore. A good community will tend to unfold itself, well if it doesn't... you can always delete that bad comment in a blink (This kind of blink ) View Screenshot - View Comment Rating Screenshot
19. When member report links as broken, you can quickly view a list of them in less than 10 seconds. The Administrator's Quick panel is located right in the footer and it runs with AJAX too! View Screenshot
20. DnP Instant! Musicbox also comes with more than many hidden blocks that they can only be activated from the configuration editor. These blocks can display new topics, new singers or albums, showing announcement, list of friend websites, random songs, etc...Check them out too if you have time. View Screenshot
21. Admin can moderate media posted by members.
22. Members can report broken links.
23. FLV file supported.
24. Built-in 14 default supports/guide for Online video sharing services. View screenshot
25. Instant! Setting Editor for quick configuration changes. View Screenshot
26. Option to compress javascript files for very fast page load.
27. Allow custom thumbnail for media. You can post a picture to display by default for your video, audio clip.
28. Allow the customization for Player window look and feel. Be unique! View Screenshot
29. Turn Off the Light feature for soothing video experience View Screenshot
30. Administrator's Note to member on Post page View Screenshot

Demo :
As shown on the original homepage (click Continue to pass the firewall protection)
http://silveryhat.com/delynie/music.php
or http://music.silveryhat.com/

Sample video clips :
http://silveryhat.com/song498 (I will follow him) (Youtube)
http://silveryhat.com/song360 (We didn't start the flame war) (CollegeHumor)
http://silveryhat.com/song221 (Khi con tim biết y?u (Love Paradise)) (DailyMotion)
http://silveryhat.com/song362 (Can't let go) (FLV Player)

Sample mp3 songs :
http://silveryhat.com/song187 (No turning back)
http://silveryhat.com/song237 (Love Paradise)

Showcases from Members:
PM me your board to have your URL shown here.

Version Track:

1.0.4 Beta (Released June 26 2009):

1. Instant! Guide to embed video link 100%
   
   
   
   
2. New input box for custom media thumbnail picture 100%
   
   
   
   
3. Fix Instant! box under/above player window order 100%
4. New option to disable and hide Confirmation Code when posting as Admin 100%
   
   
5. Fix display of 2 playlist buttons on Left-Column mode 100%
6. Prevent (delete) link to show up on comment list for guest and not owner 100%
7. Instant! box now supports multiple page links for compact space 100%
   
   
8. Random singer list block now supports instant refresh button without reload page 100%
   
   
9. Quick list block now supports instant refresh without reload page for random mode + change in layout 100%
   
   
10. Category block has some minor changes 100%
    
    
11. Auto select Media type as flash when click on any video sharing service from Instant! guide 100%
12. New option to show Social Bookmarking icons 100%
    
    
13. Player window slightly changed. 100%
14. Layout slightly changed for category media list. 100%
15. Fix and Tweak some minor bugs/features 100%
16. "You may also like..." - Recommendation feature 100%
    
    
17. instant! changeable media for Recommendation box 100%
18. Add few options for Recommendation box customizations 100%
19. FLV player changed to JM FLV Player 100%
20. Fix a bug in AdminCP when Parent Category is deleted , all Child Categories will not be shown anymore 100%
21. Auto Load media feature. Play one new/random/specific media when page load. 100%

All Updates and History log

Notice: Default theme of musicbox and images are properties of DnP Network?, they should not be used any where else but the musicbox without permission. DnP Instant! Musicbox Copyright notice is not to be removed without a purchase of branding-free version. Current cost is $40 with instant!box for forum index plugin bonus.

Media Copyrights Infringement :
Please do not abuse the use of musicbox to create an illegal source of music. It's all your responsibility when it comes to these matters.

Update : From weekly to monthly per patch. Depend on requests, feedbacks and amount of bugs found.

2-Step Upgrade:

1. Upload all files and folders under the "upload" folder to your forum root.

2. Run forum_root/install_dnp_musicbox.php to upgrade tables. Current data will not be lost, only new columns are installed.

[Note] : For Unix host, please make sure the folder you have uploaded the musicbox content to is CHMOD to 666 or 777 (writable) if you receive a permission error during installation.
(..did I just copy almost exactly the two steps of installation here ._. )

Support : In this topic or at its homepage dnp.silveryhat.com - DnP Instant! Musicbox Modification.

For any other questions please contact admin@silveryhat.com.

PLEASE READ THIS IF YOU HAVE INSTALLED THE MOD : HOW-TO & F.A.Q

[silveryhat]

HOW-TO & F.A.Q

1 - Add musicbox link to navigation bar. Wut to do!?

Edit your style template
AdminCP > Styles & Templates > Your Style template to edit > Navigation / Breadcrumb Templates > navbar.

FIND :

PHP Code:

        <if condition="$show['member']">
            <td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="usercp.php$session[sessionurl_q]">$vbphrase[user_cp]</a></td>
        </if> 


ADD BEFORE THAT :

PHP Code:

        <td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="music.php$session[sessionurl_q]">Instant! Musicbox</a></td> 


Change the word Instant! Musicbox to anything you'd like. Save the change.

2 - I make a category in AdminCP. When I post a song I see no category appears in the list OMG!!
Category Level 1 is considered as Parent Category therefore it cannot be used. Create a sub-category under it and you are set. Currently it only supports 2 Levels of Category.

3 - Hey how I post youtube video clip?
On the Post page there are four small buttons next to the URL box, with the icons of Youtube, Metacafe,Dailymotion and Googlevideo. If a youtube link looks like this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGAm1pJfUT4

The bold part is the only part you need to copy, and then click the Youtube button to paste the link in the box. The you choose Flash for the File type and Set!




4 - Can my members add artist ? or Album ?
No.

Why?!
Imagine how a mess it would become if one member adds "Lady Gaga" , then another adds "ladyGaga" and his friend who also plays the forum does "Gaga lady", but a random member does not like those names and wants to do "Gaga my luv" for himself while a noob dont know wat and dont know how where he accidentally creates "Lazy haha" into the list.. The same reason applies for Album records therefore only Admin can create the artist and album. It might be a hard work but you want your musicbox looks good with working portraits and correct information.

5 - silveryhat I cannot edit any song I post, a no permission page appears, are they gonna be perpetual that way now ( ?
OK.
dat wasnt the answer!
^^ you have not fully explored the configuration file. Go ahead and disable this part

PHP Code:

    //Confirm where user comes from when a request to edit song sent. 
    //Default is yes. If members reach permission restriction when editting a song, turn this off
    'check_user_location_when_post_edit_song'    =>    'yes', 


6 - I mean no harm but. WTH should I look if I want to delete/edit a song ?
Definitely not in H , take a peek



Please note, the two buttons there, Edit only shows to poster of the song OR administrator. Delete button appears for Admin only.

[F0xy]

this looks interesting, I may have a need for this

*tagged*

[digicom]

DEMO Not Found The requested URL / was not found on this server.

[ArnyVee]

404 Screen on the demo link

[silveryhat]

I added an alternate demo link ._.

[Preech]

I like the idea, but for now I think I'll stick with vbtube.

[silveryhat]

Originally Posted by Preech

I like the idea, but for now I think I'll stick with vbtube.

is it free? Guess I should make a full list of features to put it in comparison with vbTube

[TheLastSuperman]

/me tags, downloads and runs off to install...

3.8.2 stand by

[TheLastSuperman]

Hmm interesting, a few mis-spellings, hurry and fix those before the grammar police on here get to you lol but other than that still looking into it