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obewanz
Starting Member
USA
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 Posted - 28 April 2001 : 21:25:07
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I wanted to at least get a post in here about a photo gallery that I am getting ready to release for the forum. I hope to be able to post the code first week of May and wanted to see if any one else was interested in this type of modification.
In the meantime, you can see a sample on my test site at http://forums.megashare.net/
Regards,
Obewanz
Edited by - obewanz on 28 April 2001 21:27:00
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RichardKinser
Snitz Forums Admin
USA
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Posted - 28 April 2001 : 21:42:00
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| I am moving this to MOD: Add-On Forum (W/O Code) since you don't have any code for download. We'll move this back to MOD Add-On Forum (W/Code) when you finish it and have the code available to download. |
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Martha2Mary
Junior Member
New Zealand
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Posted - 28 April 2001 : 22:26:26
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I'm certainly interested in this Mod, so will look forward to it's release!
*If Knowledge is Power, and Power Corrupts, what hope is there for Mankind  * |
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Classicmotorcycling
Development Team Leader
Australia
2085 Posts |
Posted - 29 April 2001 : 05:51:02
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I wanted to at least get a post in here about a photo gallery that I am getting ready to release for the forum. I hope to be able to post the code first week of May and wanted to see if any one else was interested in this type of modification.
In the meantime, you can see a sample on my test site at http://forums.megashare.net/forum/
Regards,
Obewanz
Edited by - obewanz on 28 April 2001 21:27:00
I would be real interested in this type of MOD. Since I found Snitz Forums, my site has been moving across to a full Snitz style site. It is easy to add things to and this would help with my current Gallery I have.
Regards,
Webmaster @ Classic Motor Cycling
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obewanz
Starting Member
USA
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Posted - 29 April 2001 : 10:38:46
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Sorry Richard, I thought about the posting being in the wrong place later that evening, but wasn't sure if I could change it or not.
Anyway, wanted to give a more complete description on this Mod so here it is.
I have tried to make it as easy to integrate as possible, however due to the complexities involved with this Mod it will require a component to be installed on the web server running the Snitz code. (I am working on a component free version as well, but it will be a later Addon to this Mod.) I will include the component in the download, when posted (unless the owners will not permit it), but it can be obtained freely from http://www.websupergoo.com/abcupload-1.htm
Ok, now for the features, etc;
1) The Mod is based on the links manager mod and as such only allows for two levels of category selection.
2) This version will use the mod_dbsetup code to deal with the database modifications.
3) The images are stored in a directory under your forum directory called "gallery", and to help keep things organized appropriate sub-directories will be created automatically once an Album is approved.
4) Only registered members may create an album and/or add photos to an album.
5) Only the owner of the Album will be given options to add, edit or delete the contents as well as descriptions of their albums and photos, these options are hidden to any other user and merely attempting to place a url string in the address bar to defeat the owner rights will not work. (at least so far as I have tested it.)
6) To minimize administration, I have opted to permit a fixed number of images to any album by the album's owner without further approvals by the forum administrator. Currently the fixed images will be set to 40 and I haven't had time to work on making this a configurable value from the administration panel, so it is hardcoded. (It will be documented so you know where to change it.)
7) There is also a configurable limit (same method as item 4) to the file sizes that you will permit to be uploaded to the server.
8) The upload portion of the code will permit a thumbnail and the full image file to be upload and (if I understand the component correctly) will restrict the extensions to bmp,gif,jpg,png. I currently do not have any dimension checking on these images but these methods are available from the component. I also do not know of a way to rescale the image on the fly without purchasing a commercial component which did not meet the requirement that this Mod would cost no money to implement.
9) If a user uploads the photo itself as the thumbnail, the image will be rescaled to fit the default thumbnail size. (Note: The image itself will not be modified nor will a thumbnail automatically be created in the proper dimensions, merely scaled to fit the dimensions configured for the maximum dimension of the thumbnail images.)
10) The component also has quite a number of additional features, some of which are implemented, but most importantly insure compatibility for cross-platform inconsistencies.
11) Administrators will have the ability to delete Albums or Photos much like the Links Manager interface, however a few additional options are incorporated to facilitate management of the content. (I am finishing the code for the administration, so it might change a little bit before I actually post the release version.)
These are the ones that I can think of currently and I will attempt to document as much of this as possible in the released code.
Until then, May your Post always receive a Reply. 
Regards,
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bjlt
Senior Member
1144 Posts |
Posted - 29 April 2001 : 18:14:46
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Just saw a newer version of link manager has been released.
Well, I'd like to assign several categories for users to upload their album, while
restrict the others for admin/(maybe mod also) only.
No limitation for the admin-only albums.
e.g. an art gallery, users can post under a user works category, while selected works
will be posted to a featured gallery, which could be done only by a admin.
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Classicmotorcycling
Development Team Leader
Australia
2085 Posts |
Posted - 30 April 2001 : 07:06:45
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Hello Obewanz,
How long before the MOD code is released. I would really like to get a copy of the code. I looks fantastic and exactly what I am after. And what you mention is going to be done, well need I say more.
quote:
Sorry Richard, I thought about the posting being in the wrong place later that evening, but wasn't sure if I could change it or not.
Anyway, wanted to give a more complete description on this Mod so here it is.
I have tried to make it as easy to integrate as possible, however due to the complexities involved with this Mod it will require a component to be installed on the web server running the Snitz code. (I am working on a component free version as well, but it will be a later Addon to this Mod.) I will include the component in the download, when posted (unless the owners will not permit it), but it can be obtained freely from http://www.websupergoo.com/abcupload-1.htm
Ok, now for the features, etc;
1) The Mod is based on the links manager mod and as such only allows for two levels of category selection.
2) This version will use the mod_dbsetup code to deal with the database modifications.
3) The images are stored in a directory under your forum directory called "gallery", and to help keep things organized appropriate sub-directories will be created automatically once an Album is approved.
4) Only registered members may create an album and/or add photos to an album.
5) Only the owner of the Album will be given options to add, edit or delete the contents as well as descriptions of their albums and photos, these options are hidden to any other user and merely attempting to place a url string in the address bar to defeat the owner rights will not work. (at least so far as I have tested it.)
6) To minimize administration, I have opted to permit a fixed number of images to any album by the album's owner without further approvals by the forum administrator. Currently the fixed images will be set to 40 and I haven't had time to work on making this a configurable value from the administration panel, so it is hardcoded. (It will be documented so you know where to change it.)
7) There is also a configurable limit (same method as item 4) to the file sizes that you will permit to be uploaded to the server.
8) The upload portion of the code will permit a thumbnail and the full image file to be upload and (if I understand the component correctly) will restrict the extensions to bmp,gif,jpg,png. I currently do not have any dimension checking on these images but these methods are available from the component. I also do not know of a way to rescale the image on the fly without purchasing a commercial component which did not meet the requirement that this Mod would cost no money to implement.
9) If a user uploads the photo itself as the thumbnail, the image will be rescaled to fit the default thumbnail size. (Note: The image itself will not be modified nor will a thumbnail automatically be created in the proper dimensions, merely scaled to fit the dimensions configured for the maximum dimension of the thumbnail images.)
10) The component also has quite a number of additional features, some of which are implemented, but most importantly insure compatibility for cross-platform inconsistencies.
11) Administrators will have the ability to delete Albums or Photos much like the Links Manager interface, however a few additional options are incorporated to facilitate management of the content. (I am finishing the code for the administration, so it might change a little bit before I actually post the release version.)
These are the ones that I can think of currently and I will attempt to document as much of this as possible in the released code.
Until then, May your Post always receive a Reply.
Regards,
Obewanz
Regards,
Webmaster @ Classic Motor Cycling
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obewanz
Starting Member
USA
8 Posts |
Posted - 30 April 2001 : 18:35:15
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The code is pretty much done, except the admin features are not all in place. I figure I should have that done by sometime next week as I don't have much time this week to work on it.
I would anticipate I could have something ready to distribute within the next two weeks or thereabouts.
Regards,
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bjlt
Senior Member
1144 Posts |
Posted - 01 May 2001 : 06:58:24
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thank you very much, I'm sure a lot of people are waiting for the mod like me.
Well, did you noticed a newer link manager has been released? And as your mod is based on that, maybe you can take a look at link manager v2.
I personally like the rating feature, does your mod have such a feature?
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obewanz
Starting Member
USA
8 Posts |
Posted - 01 May 2001 : 09:21:17
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Since it was based on the older link manager, unfortunately it does not. However I have gotten the newer link manager and will look into incorporating the additional features in the next version release (probably a month or so after this one is ready). I have already upgraded my link manager code with the new version and it's really quite simple the way the rating system was added, so it should not be difficult to do the same thing for the photo gallery mod.
One thing to remember is that this code only used the link manager code for it's framework, it does not share any common code or functions with the existing link manager mod. Therefore upgrading link manager will not affect the photo gallery code in any way.
The photo gallery code is almost a completely different application that happens to share some common code with the Snitz Forum as well as the user interface, other than that it could almost be a stand-alone web application.
Regards,
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Morpheus73
Average Member
Denmark
597 Posts |
Posted - 01 May 2001 : 09:33:58
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Since it was based on the older link manager, unfortunately it does not. However I have gotten the newer link manager and will look into incorporating the additional features in the next version release (probably a month or so after this one is ready). I have already upgraded my link manager code with the new version and it's really quite simple the way the rating system was added, so it should not be difficult to do the same thing for the photo gallery mod.
One thing to remember is that this code only used the link manager code for it's framework, it does not share any common code or functions with the existing link manager mod. Therefore upgrading link manager will not affect the photo gallery code in any way.
The photo gallery code is almost a completely different application that happens to share some common code with the Snitz Forum as well as the user interface, other than that it could almost be a stand-alone web application.
Regards,
Obewanz
Maybe go in dialogue with Tschive on him and Marino´s new Portal system, they´re implementing very cool new category/personalization features for displaying things there
also - why the extra component?, why not use the engine HuwR uses for fileattachments to up/download images?
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bjlt
Senior Member
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Posted - 01 May 2001 : 13:17:11
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also - why the extra component?, why not use the engine HuwR uses for fileattachments to up/download images?
I guess the component has some features especially for images, such as the thumbnail.
am i right?
well, for simple images upload, yes, we can use Huwr's mod and I think there's a post in w/code about a tweaked file-attach mod for images. I haven't tested, though.
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bjlt
Senior Member
1144 Posts |
Posted - 01 May 2001 : 14:13:52
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I'd like to see rating on/off an admin option on categories.
e.g. i want to turn it off if it's a personal photo album, while turn it on if it's an art work one.
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Classicmotorcycling
Development Team Leader
Australia
2085 Posts |
Posted - 04 May 2001 : 07:41:25
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Hello Obewanz,
Any more updates on the Photo gallery? New features or anything like that? Looks like I have a few users on my forums that are interested in the Photo gallery as well.
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Since it was based on the older link manager, unfortunately it does not. However I have gotten the newer link manager and will look into incorporating the additional features in the next version release (probably a month or so after this one is ready). I have already upgraded my link manager code with the new version and it's really quite simple the way the rating system was added, so it should not be difficult to do the same thing for the photo gallery mod.
One thing to remember is that this code only used the link manager code for it's framework, it does not share any common code or functions with the existing link manager mod. Therefore upgrading link manager will not affect the photo gallery code in any way.
The photo gallery code is almost a completely different application that happens to share some common code with the Snitz Forum as well as the user interface, other than that it could almost be a stand-alone web application.
Regards,
Obewanz
Regards,
Webmaster @ Classic Motor Cycling
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obewanz
Starting Member
USA
8 Posts |
Posted - 04 May 2001 : 21:12:38
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I haven't had a chance to work on it this week, It's in beta testing on my forum site now. I have looked at the possibility of adding the rating system and I might actually be able to get that in this release.
As far as HUWR mod for upload/attachment goes, I wasn't aware of it when I started working on this mod, and felt that I was really after something for images anyway. The free component does not resize for thumbnail, but my understanding is that the full blown component does allow for some image manipulation by the server, which is another reason I went with the component. Also security is another one, with the component you don't have to open a hole to allow users access to a directory where they may be able to upload and execute a file (if the permissions aren't correct).
Anyway, I like the ideas presented here and will certainly look into the modifications. I will also look into the new portal system as well as HuwR's upload/attachment mod as an option. (for those of you who cannot install a component on the server) I really wanted to do it all with VBScript or JavaScript myself, but found too many problems trying to get a reliable upload that could be controlled properly.
Well, I just wanted to give you an update and if you want to check out the beta code you can try my test forum at http://forums.megashare.net/ feel free to upload any decent photos you have on your hard drive and play around with the gallery. I'd like to know if anybody has any problems with it, just in case I've missed something.
Cross your fingers and hope I can get the Admin stuff done this weekend so I can release the code sometime next week 
Regards,
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ahimanikya
Starting Member
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Posted - 08 May 2001 : 17:48:15
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I am also looking for a mod like this, but I would suggest to have a look at http://www.imagearcadia.com/ their layout is very nice, if we can simulate that for snitz that will be great. Also instead of using serverside component if you can integrate with the file upload mod, which allow user to upload images that will be real nice. JMO
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