Troubleshooting vBulletin Problems Discuss Looking for a Photo Gallery in the vBulletinSetup Information forums; Does anyone know of a photo gallery that is fairly EASY to install? I am looking for something that is free (preferably) and integrates well with vBulletin 3.6.8. I have ...

[MnTom]

Does anyone know of a photo gallery that is fairly EASY to install? I am looking for something that is free (preferably) and integrates well with vBulletin 3.6.8. I have been searching for a while and found nothing.........
Tom

[Brandon Sheley]

we're using photoplog on our gallery
it's easy to install, the new version of vbulletin has albums built in

[MnTom]

HM. I click on the link and get "Page not found".

[ArnyVee]

Hey there Tom,

I asked the same question earlier and was informed that the new version of vBulletin (3.7.0) comes 'standard' with it's own built in gallery feature (called albums or something).

Here's the other thread for the info....Click Here

[ArnyVee]

David (or anyone else that knows), what is 3.7 lacking versus Photoplog? The ability to move pictures around and what else?

I'm just wondering if it's worth putting a mod in versus something that comes 'standard' with vBulletin. But, if you get more features with Photoplog, then it's almost a no brainer. Is Photoplog easy to install and customize? Will it cause issues with 3.7.0 if/when I upgrade to it?

[madmax122]

3.7 RC3 has a member album feature, but not a gallery...this is very dissapointing. One would think in 2008 a gallery would be a standard feature on vBulletin...IMO

Once I update to gold this week, I will be adding one of the free external gallery options mentioned above.

Drawbacks:

1. Users have to go inot the member profile to see photos.
2. There is nothing in the members list that identifies a user as having an album.
3. There are no options to view all albums in one link.
4. I have had issues inserting photos from my album back into new posts, so have gone back to linking to photobucket....

That said, it is nice to be able to host photos without an additional software download, but that's about all you get.

Here is mine:

Black Vert Mafia - madmax1228's Album: MadMax GT500 Vert

[Magnumutz]

Originally Posted by madmax122

3.7 RC3 has a member album feature, but not a gallery...this is very dissapointing. One would think in 2008 a gallery would be a standard feature on vBulletin...IMO

Once I update to gold this week, I will be adding one of the free external gallery options mentioned above.

Drawbacks:

2. There is nothing in the members list that identifies a user as having an album.

For that, there's this hack: All Albums - vBulletin.org Forum

[ArnyVee]

Hmmm....so now I'm debating whether to wait for 3.7.0 to be good to go and then upgrade, then add that "All Albums" hack.....OR....I can go with PhotoPlog lite (is it worth to go Pro?) and add it now.

Anyone have suggestions based on these two options? (Or, another option?)

[Brandon Sheley]

Originally Posted by MnTom

HM. I click on the link and get "Page not found".

fixed

[madmax122]

Originally Posted by Magnumutz

For that, there's this hack: All Albums - vBulletin.org Forum

Works like a charm! Thanks!

BVM Home Page with veiw all album hack

Originally Posted by ArnyVee

Hmmm....so now I'm debating whether to wait for 3.7.0 to be good to go and then upgrade, then add that "All Albums" hack.....OR....I can go with PhotoPlog lite (is it worth to go Pro?) and add it now.

Anyone have suggestions based on these two options? (Or, another option?)

Take a look at mine.....linked in post above..I think it looks good.

[Magnumutz]

Yup, looks great

[ArnyVee]

Wow, that is probably enough for what I'm looking to do. Hmm...looks like I'm leaning towards the 3.7.0 albums option.

If I've done basic hacks (about 15 of them, probably) should I be okay to upgrade to 3.7.0? Or, do I have to make sure that the hacks have 'updated' versions before upgrading? I've never upgraded before and need some guidance.

[madmax122]

This one is basic stuff.....I didn't even screw it up!