Learning how to create plugins?

[subnet_rx]

Where should I start to learn how to create a plugin? I've got some PHP background, but am lost when it comes to how to integrate into vB.

[akanevsky]

Check out this area: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/forumdisplay.php?f=110

[subnet_rx]

Originally Posted by Dark Visor

Check out this area: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/forumdisplay.php?f=110

yeah, I had already saw that forum, there's only one thread though that really helps me at this point, and it's the "How to create plugins". I guess the more clear question is, is there somewhere that will explain structure of vbulletin code? For instance, I notice a lot of hacks include global.php, where would I find out stuff like that? Or do I just need to look at a lot of different hacks and learn from the bottom up?

[Zachery]

Originally Posted by subnet_rx

yeah, I had already saw that forum, there's only one thread though that really helps me at this point, and it's the "How to create plugins". I guess the more clear question is, is there somewhere that will explain structure of vbulletin code? For instance, I notice a lot of hacks include global.php, where would I find out stuff like that? Or do I just need to look at a lot of different hacks and learn from the bottom up?

To make a plugin, you need to have at least a basic understanding of php, if not programing. Because thats all plugins are... php code

[subnet_rx]

Originally Posted by Zachery

To make a plugin, you need to have at least a basic understanding of php, if not programing. Because thats all plugins are... php code

yeah, I've created some php scripts before, but can you just plugin PHP code bypassing security and variables needed by vB itself? Or do you need some basic vB structure in every script?

[Marco van Herwaarden]

Plugins are already embedded in vB, they are not stand alone scripts.

[subnet_rx]

Originally Posted by MarcoH64

Plugins are already embedded in vB, they are not stand alone scripts.

right, thanks for all the help.