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We have just released SMF Gallery Pro 8.0! Works for SMF 2.0.x SMF 2.1.x and SMF 1.1.x.
Updates for this release focus on improving user experience and fixing some minor style issues in SMF 2.0.x
For complete details on the changes read the changelog below.

8.0
+Improved sorting dropdowns in various areas now maintain the value that was selected.
+Added check all to comments waiting approval and images waiting approval in the moderation center
+Added unfavorite link when viewing myfavorites to unfavorite an item
+Added option to set the number of items per page on the List All pages.
!Fixed style issue if not enough results to fill table leaving table across.
!If ONLY_FULL_GROUP_BY is enabled in MySQL 5.7+ disable it for SMF 2.0.x
!Fixed display of html linking codes for video the copy icon was off.
!Fixed text on category select for add audio/video to say audio/video instead of picture
!List files link in space manager for SMF 2.0 now stays in the admin section
!Fixed Tag Cloud Header display for SMF 2.0.x
!Addthis link made https
+Updated latest autoembed media sites

Changes since 7.0 release.
!Minor fixes for SSL for facebook/twitter sharing on view picture/media page.
+Updated/fixed video link embeding for some video sites.
+Added copy icon which auto copies sharing links when clicked.
+Added option when clicking add picture in gallery menu to select either a single picture or bulk
+Added link on category name in on bulk upload page
!Fixed bug with possible autoapproving permissions for category level permissions
+Added autoapprove category level permission
+Added on search page option to search global custom fields
+Brand new html5 bulk uploader with drag and drop support. Chrome 7+ Firefox 4+ IE 10+ Opera 12+ Safari 6+
!Fixed issue for video description not being taken in some cases for SMF 2.0.x and SMF 2.1 for special characters.
+Added max filesize display under add/edit image and audio/video file upload field
+Added setting to disable showing of fullsize images in which only the medium image will be shown. This is found under Settings then "Picture Fullsize Display: " then choose the option nothing/Nothing/No Fullsize Image"
+Added video rotation controls via for mp4, ogg, webfm files
+Updated video embeding regex's
!Delete temp file if not a valid picture file for disk space/security
+Added mark all items as viewed button on the view unread items page
+Updated style classes for SMF 2.0.x SMF 2.1 to look better on custom themes
+Changed some wording language to highlight audio media supported as well
!Thumbnails for next/previous mini images now respect images that are marked as mature and will show a mature image picture.
!Fixed bug with "Post Image Upload" addon to SMF Gallery Pro to main user gallery and undefined keywords error log.
!Fixed add video link == in main menu dropdown SMF 2.0.x and SMF 2.1 Beta 1
!Fixed db error when editing a user gallery category for SMF 2.0.x
!Fixed undefined context['search'] for SMF 1.1.x on searching


Fore more information on SMF Gallery Pro visit
https://www.smfhacks.com/smf-gallery-pro.php

Existing active customers can download from
https://www.smfhacks.com/index.php/topic,9539.0.html

If you need to renew your license. The renewal page is found at:
https://www.smfhacks.com/index.php?action=license

SMF Store 3.0 has been released. This update brings category level sorting options, improve email for the shopping cart and admins. Along with other various tweaks and bug fixes for the store.
For more information on SMF Store visit http://www.smfhacks.com/smf-store.php  A complete list of changes is available below in the changelog:

Version 3.0
+New sorting and paging options on category level to help order products. Sort options include by price, title, rating, and total comments
+Added Search by license code or member name on licenses page
+Added a new setting called "Notify all store admins of item purchase" which sends an email to all store admins that an item has been purchased. This email message and subject can be customized in the email template section.
!Changed how emails are sent for shopping cart purchases. Now sends just one email not matter how many items in the cart. Instead of an email for each item.
!Removed some mysql_ functions from SMF 2.0 version
!Moved the viewers under view to the same line for store admins on the view product page.
!Updated sharing links to https
!Fixed bug with Add Product link showing in categories for guests
!Removed the duplicate print item button on view product page.
!Send to friend disabled on new installs by default
!Fixed downloads in mytransactions for users store showing other store owners transactions SMF 2.0.x
!Fixed typo in transaction export for payment status heading in SMF 2.0.x
!Hide related items link for userstore users on edit product
!Fixed paging links and search in stats and downloads and the comment approval area to stay in the admin section SMF 2.0.x
!Better file deletion checks
+Added support for Russian Rouble


Existing active SMF Store and Community Suite license members can download the latest version of SMF Store from the download forum for SMF Store

To renew your expired license visit
http://www.smfhacks.com/index.php?action=license

SMFHacks is having our once a year sale! We are discounting our SMF Store product to the lowest price ever seen! In addition, we have major discounts on Newsletter Pro and our entire SMF Community Suite which gives you access to all products that we have created.

Community Suite was $250 now only $200 - Includes all our software such as AdSeller Pro, SMF Gallery Pro, Download System Pro, SMF Classifieds, SMF Store and more!

SMF Store was $89 now only $59 our lowest price ever!

Newsletter Pro was $45 now only $25 our lowest price ever!


We are also offering discounts for hosting from our Hosting service HostIT We can offer shared hosting, Linux/Windows VPS, or build a custom dedicated server.  We own our own hardware and built the infrastructure ourselves.
Save 25% and we will even help transfer your forum! Offer End 11/26/2017
Use promo code: BLACKFRIDAY2017 - Good on any shared hosting plan or VPS Server


All these offers are for a limited time and end on 11/26/2017

I posted this on SMF as well but this is a good topic for all forum owners.

Check now your PHP version now inside SMF.
To do so go to admin -> support and credits:



For SMF 2.0.x forums You need to be at least on PHP 5.6.30. I highly suggest moving to PHP 7.1.5 your site will become faster due to massive performance changes from 5.6 to 7.0.
Some benchmark websites: https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=PTS-PHP-7.1-Benchmarks  https://kinsta.com/blog/the-definitive-php-7-final-version-hhvm-benchmark/
Site speed is a ranking factor for search engines. And also for users. The slower your site is the less likely they will come back if they find a better option.

What if your PHP version is not update? Well if you have a host contact your hosting provider and see if they can update it or give you an option to run a higher PHP version. If if you have VPS or dedicated server that is not managed you would be stuck with making sure all your software is up to date. It is not hard to do and there are many guides out their for all platforms.


In the news lately there has been talks about worms/viruses occurring to computers you should make sure your hosting software for your forum the PHP version, along with the server software itself is up to date. I just saw a user mentioned they run on Windows 2003 which has been hit hard lately but has been end of life (EOL) for many years now.  You do not want to wake one day and see your forum gone.

Backup Reminder

General reminder to always make backups of your forum and database. Try to do so at least once a month. For making database backups I would use a tool such as phpmyadmin, to make the database backups since sometimes the built in backup function in SMF doesn't always create a complete backup.

SMF 1.1.x PHP7 Compatibility Mod



https://www.smfhacks.com/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=204

SMF 1.1.x PHP7 Compatibility Mod

This mod makes some changes to SMF 1.1.x to make it function under PHP7. It takes care of mysql_ issue and preg_replace with the e modifier Install this first before you upgrade your PHP!

Recent Forum Topics Extended



http://www.smfhacks.com/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=203

Recent Forum Topics Extended
By Pipke

For SMF 2.0.x

Tested only with the SMF default theme...but should work with other themes*
* if not you can always try to ask for support!

Uses only SMF hooks so... no file edits.
In the settings you can enable/disable the mod, change the number of Recent Forum Topics per page, subject first/lastpost, 2 random topics can be boosted on top position, hide complete boards, categories or certain topics from the list and many more...
This mod works with the Topic Solved mod v1.1.1 and can be integrated on the Simpleportal mod v2.3.* blocklist.

License

 * This SMF modification is subject to the BSD 2-Clause License
 * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
 * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
 * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
 * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
 * LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT
 * HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT
 * LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON
 * ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE
 * OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
 
Settings

- Admin->Configuration->Modification Settings->Recent Forum Topics

Languages

- English/utf8
- Request for more languages support, who will help me...

Changelog

Version 2.0 - Mar 19, 2016
- New set max. total topics to view
- New more styling options
- New *boost topics (2) on top position per page (*with group permissions)
- New relative time format
- New avatars now show up
- New setting for hiding certain categories, boards or *topics (*with group permissions)
- New choose page area placements for the block
- New by request allow collapsible
- New group view permissions
- New integrate with Simpleportal
- Added kind of responsive for 'mobile' view
- Fixed using duplicate queries
- Fixed hardcoded textstrings
- And many more things...

Version 1.0 - May 03, 2014
- Initial Release

Invitation System



http://www.smfhacks.com/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=202

Latest Version: 1.1.2
Created by: hadesflames
Built for: SMF 2.0
Package: Invitation System
Special Thanks to: Arantor and ccbtimewiz for helping me out with some small bits of this mod =]

What is this?

This mod adds a full invitation system to your forum. With this, you can ONLY register if you have a key from one of the members, assuming the mod is enabled. The admin can set how many keys each member gets per renewal, and how many days before a renewal occurs, if at all. If you set a member group to -1, they get unlimited invites, and there is a feature called "roll over" where if the admin turns this option on, unused invites by a member "roll over" into the next month so that you can still use them, like AT&T's minutes if you know them.

Info:
The referral part adds a field to a user's profile that shows who invited that user. For other members to see this field, they need to have permission to do so, which can be granted to different member groups in the permissions section of the admin panel. Regardless of that permission, users will be able to see who invited them.

The gift is a unique feature that allows members to send their own gifts to other members of the forum. In order for a member to be able to gift their invites to other members, they need to have the appropriate permission, same as the referral permission. If you don't want to use this feature, simply don't give anyone the permission.

License:

Version 1.1 and higher

This mod is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license. If you plan on distributing this mod in any way, there must be a link back to this page unless otherwise stated by a written agreement with the author. For full license details, visit this page:

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/legalcode

or for a summary, visit this page, but take note of the disclaimer:

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/

Version 1.0 and 1.0.X

Licensed under the Simple Machines LLC license. This can be found here:

http://www.simplemachines.org/about/smf/license.php

NOTE:

THIS MOD IS SUPPORTED ONLY IN MYSQL!

Originally found at http://custom.simplemachines.org/mods/index.php?mod=2567

MySQLi db support



http://www.smfhacks.com/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=201

This modification will add MySQLi support to SMF.

It is a simple install the package and change your settings

From
Code: [Select]

$db_type = mysql';

To:
Code: [Select]

$db_type = mysqli';


Please ensure that you have mysqli installed before using this modification.  If it doesn't work then just revert your db_type to mysql.




Revision History :

1.0.0 - Initial Release
1.0.1 - Bug fix to full text search API functionality.

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