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bjlt
Senior Member
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 Posted - 17 July 2002 : 01:52:09
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the current access database in v3.3.05 is not well documented, it will help a lot if the use of fields are better explained in the coming version.
happy snitzing. 
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RichardKinser
Snitz Forums Admin
USA
16655 Posts |
Posted - 17 July 2002 : 01:53:04
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| in v3.4, none of the database fields are documented. It's a whole new database that is created by a script (much like the script for MS SQL & MySQL databases). |
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bjlt
Senior Member
1144 Posts |
Posted - 17 July 2002 : 02:00:41
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thanks for the quick reply.
then is it possible to make a document for mod developers?
maybe:
security issue
one should ...
one shall not ...
this is for many of the existing mods do not checkstring retrieved.
detabase fields
T_STATUS: 0 = ... 1= ...
......
it would save some time as a reference for the mod developers or who wants to tweak the coding a bit.
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RichardKinser
Snitz Forums Admin
USA
16655 Posts |
Posted - 17 July 2002 : 02:08:07
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bjlt
Senior Member
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Davio
Development Team Member
Jamaica
12217 Posts |
Posted - 17 July 2002 : 03:59:19
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I was thinking of doing a write-up for MOD Developers for the 3.4 version. I think I will start on it, but it won't be ready by time 3.4 comes out. (Don't want to delay it any longer) Hopefully I will get it done quick enough.
Some of the information I am thinking of putting in it:
Guidlines in creating Mods
How to Create Mods
How to Install Mods
Info about each database field (as just mentioned)
Security Concerns (as just mentioned)
I won't have time to go in to detail about every topic but to give enough information for a user to develop a mod. I want to do this quickly, but if there is any information that you think is deemed necessary to add to this document, let me know.
My time is limited but I will do my best to get something done.
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What new features are going to be in the 3.4
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alex042
Average Member
USA
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Posted - 17 July 2002 : 08:53:05
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One of the things I'd like to see with MODs is the ability to easily change out the MOD without changing a lot of the forum code. I notice that, in an effort to fully integrate MODs, the MODs as well as the forum become more time consuming to update. I'd like to be able to just drop a new folder into my website with a complete MOD and just have it linked into the forum somewhere. I've been investing a lot of time in development of the website in hopes of low maintenance once implemented and this would help.
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HuwR
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 17 July 2002 : 09:32:52
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quote:
One of the things I'd like to see with MODs is the ability to easily change out the MOD without changing a lot of the forum code. I notice that, in an effort to fully integrate MODs, the MODs as well as the forum become more time consuming to update. I'd like to be able to just drop a new folder into my website with a complete MOD and just have it linked into the forum somewhere. I've been investing a lot of time in development of the website in hopes of low maintenance once implemented and this would help.
Wouldn't we all, but unfortunately you can't do that with every mod, some of them have to be integrated with the coede or they will not work
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Spoon
Average Member
Ireland
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Posted - 18 July 2002 : 14:44:51
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What would make it easier if you just had to add tiny snippets of code. E.g. using the include file.
<!--#Include file="includes/inc_mod_modname.asp" -->
By just telling the user where to insert lines like above would make things alot easier. Plus it would help with just the "dropping a folder in" thingy.
Regards - Spoon
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Posted - 18 July 2002 : 15:46:06
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Mostly it is not so easy as includes, but depending on MOD, what I would suggest is:
1. Use includes which use SUB & FUNCTION definitions
2. Write subs/functions which are called from the main forum files. So you will only insert a single line of code.
3. If applicable, create an on/off flag (using any method) to turn it on/off, preferably from admin part. See Huw's code for examples.
Think Pink
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