Zenphoto Download W/ Maps, RSS, EXIF, Subalbums & Video

acrylian

Sorry, the forum software does not like me, the code example gets all messed up, but I think you may know what I mean...

`

<?php<br />
function printAlbumRSSLink($linktext) {

echo "".$linktext."";

}

function printFullRSSLink($linktext) {

echo "".$linktext."";

}

function printCommentRSSLink($linktext) {

echo "".$linktext."";

}

?>

`

acrylian

Ah, it finally did work...

aitf311

acrylian: thats great! I'll get it put in with the next one

aitf311

I posted the package with acrylian's new rss functions.

acrylian: What would be really cool is if it could be one function that does a couple other things like the printAdminLink function. Something like a printRSSLink() function. It could then be supplied with a type of rss feed wanted, [gallery, album, comments] and a spacing character ['|' , ',' , '' , '-'].
ex: <?php printRSSLink('Gallery', ' | ' , 'Gallery RSS'); ?> would print "Gallery RSS | "

acrylian

You're right, I'll update that as soon a I have the time.

acrylian

So, why put this little thing off, here it is:

`

function printRSSLink($option, $prev,$linktext,$next) {

switch($option) {

case "Gallery":

echo $prev."".$linktext."".$next;

break;

case "Album":

echo $prev."".$linktext."".$next;

break;

case "Comments":

echo $prev."".$linktext."".$next;

break;

}

}

`

aitf311

acrylian: that is setup beautifully! I have implemented it into my build but I am not getting the albums to work correct

acrylian

aitf311: My fault! Just a typo, there was a "&" missing between album id and albumname in the link of the album feed. Here is the correct one:

`

function printRSSLink($option, $prev,$linktext,$next) {

switch($option) {

case "Gallery":

echo $prev."".$linktext."".$next;

break;

case "Album":

echo $prev."".$linktext."".$next;

break;

case "Comments":

echo $prev."".$linktext."".$next;

break;

}

}

`

Now it should work.

aitf311

Works like a champ! The new build is up that includes your work.

acrylian

Glad to help! I thought of expanding the comment feed with an option for album and images. I personally will not need this, but maybe others. What do you think, useful? The rss functionality would be absolutly complete then ...:-)

aitf311

Might as well, I just worry about the new developers keeping with trs's less is more philosophy. But the code that I have seen you do is right on par with that way of thinking, so I say it would be great to have it.

acrylian

I am absolutly in line with the less is more philosophy. So I think there is no need to include everything that is done permanently in the zp core, some things could and should stay as custom functions. Just added when needed. Nevertheless there are many users without any code knowledge who like things working "out of the box". And at last these things are Tris' decisions then.

I will just do it, it's not that big deal. Everything else can be decided later.

By the way, I wonder why you are not on the volunteer list?

aitf311

I don't know much php at all and it looks as if all the administration positions are well taken care of by thinkdreams. My main reason for creating the build was just to make sure that zenphoto didn't die!

I think that the trac wiki should definately be a better source for a lot of custom functions, much more than there is now. But some sort of custom function loader should be built into the core, for non-php people. Just my thoughts.

thinkdreams

@aitf311-

That's why I think the plugin architecture should be developed as soon as it can possibly be. With a plugin API, hacks, mods, and custom stuff can be developed quite easily and then bolted on.

acrylian

A plugin system would be good. I am not good enought with php for that. But a loader only for custom functions (the ones that work from within themes) is quite easy. I had this simple idea:

www.zenphoto.org/support/topic.php?id=1679&replies=1

Of course more a improvisation...

sbillard

ait311f:

I have uploaded a new patch in ticket #6. This implements assigning any image from the "albums" folder tree as an alblum's thumbnail. Since the Admin interface is still outstanding, you have to use MyPHPAdmin to set the thumbnail name in the database. (See the description in the ticket.)

acrylian:

I think the drawback of automatically loading custom functions is the possibility for confilcting function names. Generally custom functions are associated with a particular theme so I think the best strategy is for the theme to be responsible for loading them. After all, the theme has to be modified to use the functions anyway.

aitf311

sbillard: you are awesome, i'll have to check out your latest update. We have been discussing some possible ways to go with the plugin architecture. I really think that plugins/custom functions/hacks should be in 1 place. If you check out my post www.zenphoto.org/support/topic.php?id=1679&replies=1, I try to make my case. It really isnt up to me since I don't code much but it seems easier to manage if all of them are in 1 place. A simple way to avoid conflicting names is to do a check if the function is in the table already and if so, just throw an autonumber after it.

The package has been updated to include sbillard's ticket #6 update.

acrylian

@aitf311:
I still think you should join the volunteer list, even if you are not a coder and "only" help with the trac documentation... You are the one that has the best overview, I guess. I am not that good coder too and not suited for real core issues, actually I am still learning the PHP basics (and my functions are sort of pratical lessons to me, I don't like learning these things theoretically).

@sbillard:
I agree and I think too we need the real thing. I made this auto loader mainly for testing my own custom function "experiments" and this was easier than pasting in and out in a custom functions file all the time. As I said an "improvisation" that I just wanted to throw into the discussion.

aitf311

Updated the package to include what is in my opinion the most notable update since Tris stopped updating. Sbillard has fixed the admin to support subalbums and it is included in this build. More info here: http://www.zenphoto.org/support/topic.php?id=1697&replies=2
It also contains Sbillard's script to generate thumbs for all images, including subalbum images. Script here: http://www.zenphoto.org/support/topic.php?id=1169&replies=11#post-9710

sbillard

atif311, thinkdreams:

I think there should be a new thread for atif311's build that is stickey. That would make it easier to find the download link and to notice updates.

This at least until the SVN becomes active again.

What do you think?

In the mean time, I have a new fix--see ticket #75 http://www.zenphoto.org/trac/ticket/75

aitf311

I need to get some sort of a list included in it that contains a full list of everything updated.

aitf311

Updated again to include the patch for ticket #75

sbillard

I've updated the patches in ticket #6 (subalbum admin).

aitf311

I have updated the package. From now on there will be a new file, HaveDone.txt

Every update to the build will be logged in this file.

sbillard

I've made another set of patches under ticket #6. Admin now gives an error message if it cannot delete an album or image. Also changed the fade messages. Errors are displayed in red (the original code) and messages are displayed in green.

aitf311

package updated, includes latest sbillard subalbum admin functionality and a new ZenVideo player that allows for volume control and full screen playback

sbillard

ticket #107 now has patches. http://www.zenphoto.org/trac/ticket/107

trisweb

Please hold off on updates for a moment, I'm merging this to a new SVN branch (right now).

Thanks!

trisweb

Okay, I've merged the code into a new branch,
http://www.zenphoto.org/trac/browser/branches/community

You can download a zip there as well, but it may not be as current as aitf311's package just yet.

I want to have a developer/contributer (or, Zenphoto team) meeting soon, please head to the following thread to help me organize one:
http://www.zenphoto.org/support/topic.php?id=1710&replies=1

Thanks to everyone who contributed to this build, so far it's looking good, though it still needs a little work before the next real release. Hopefully we can discuss more in chat soon Thanks again.

aitf311

sbillard: my events & parties album works great now, thank you for #107