Mass import - automatic redirect

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Is this possible at all in VBG? In PP it makes uploading from the server a snap. In VBG it is no where near as nice. I can only do about 50 per batch, server limits, and I have to click next on each one.

If not no biggie, just thought I would ask.

-Jason

[Chuck S]

Alot of vbGallery functionality is limited and tied to the core vbulletin product and the limitations therein. You do not see all the nice features of Pro in vbGallery indeed but you own enough licenses why not run 2 PhotoPost Pro installs.

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I only have the one VBG and the one PP anymore. Could I convert the VBG back into a regular PP license?

[Chuck S]

You can not convert an old vbgallery license you got elsewhere to a Pro license.

For the record you own 2 Pro licenses, 1 ReviewPost, 1 Classifieds and 1 vbGallery

If you want to renew members access for that expired pro license and use Pro you can do so for license 17341. Otherwise you can gladly stick to vbGallery I was just bringing up the fact you owned more than one Pro license.

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Was just thinking, wouldnt two photoposts conflict on the vb plugin side?

[Chuck S]

Ah yes that would be true unless the other plugin was rewritten to be unique.

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How hard would that be? Something that could be search and replace hard? or something more?

[Chuck S]

I woukd have to think about that one and see what would be best as definately not something by design.

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I may just end up splitting them onto another server. The HD PP Gallery I have is already over 700GB. I think if I could split that off I could dial down the drives of the srever to SSDs for the same cost and improve the database speed.

I would have to give up integration though

[Chuck S]

Yes that is alot of bandwidth for sure. Your site runs pretty fast for its specific stats.

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Originally Posted by Chuck S

I woukd have to think about that one and see what would be best as definately not something by design.

Chuck,

I am already fed up with Vbg, too long to import. Everyting else works though. But if its not going to be in the next version of Vb I will make my move now.

Did you get a chance to think on how to use two concurrent PPs? I am going to renew one of my expired ones and try to split the current one.

Thanks so much,

-Jason

[Chuck S]

vbGallery is essentially a dead script yes for sure considering vBulletin 5. I already know at the minimum we can support PhotoPost Pro with login and css/template integration at the minumum. Given how vbulletin 5 is written and the changes in regards to how there header footers and general system works I see no feasible way to port vbGallery to that system. It took a year and a half of resources to rewrite vbGallery to work with vbulletin 4. Fiscally I do not see how that product line can survive.

I know how you have to create w separate plugins but if your asking have I personally done it as of yet the answer is no.

I may have a different answer given some free time to do it.

[Chuck S]

I make no guarantees as I have personally never tried this but this should work.

You need to rename it to source-42.xml and place it in the install directory of your second install overwriting the normal one and generate a plugin for the second install using this.

Do not mix it up with the original one. There is one edit you will need to do to the pp-inc.php global file in your second install. At the top on the define statement for PP_SCRIPT you will need to change the define from photopost_pro to photopost_pro2 so your define is unique and we can load the proper tab and navigation for the second site in your vb navigation bar.

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Tried but I am having mega problems. I think I am about to give up and install it on a separate site and use the PP internal.

Here is one error: Fatal error: Cannot redeclare photourlsafe() (previously declared in /home/members/public_html/global.php(29) : eval()'d code:28) in /home/members/public_html/global.php(29) : eval()'d code on line 131

[Chuck S]

No reason not to be calm I can not think of one single problem you have had that has to do with our Product.

I already said there is no supported way of doing what you want to do but to try the above plugin. I definately said this is not something I have tried. You can try redoing it now. A duplicate function would be common when trying to apply a plugin twice. I redid the above plugin renaming the functions it should work.

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Chuck, not blaming you at all. Sorry if you mistook that. I know its what I am doing and not the product

I will try and get back to you.

Thanks again,

-Jason

[Chuck S]

Has nothing about blame.

I am just saying you need to calm down there is no need for all the frustration all you do is raise your blood pressure. It is very easy to ask your question walk away from the issue come back when there is an answer and not waste time on the negativity.

I know learned along time ago to walk away and try and remain calm. 5 kids ages 23 to 7 and sometimes I feel like treating someone like a football and I am the kicker. LOL

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Not upset man! I am sorry you thought I was. I just spent 22 year sin the army and 4 combat tours. It is not even possible for PP to raise my blood pressure lol

[Chuck S]

Tried but I am having mega problems. I think I am about to give up and install it on a separate site and use the PP internal.

LOL that makes me envision some guy pulling his hair out that is why I said you needed to calm down

You might have done 4 tours but your telling me your giving up and gonna install things as a standalone. Seems pretty extreme.

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lol, no, have learned the hard way not to 'Type Angry'