Topic: Help.....This is driving me crazy!!!

[TW1ST3D]

I've been trying to use this code...

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<?php ssi_smfg_featuredVehicle(); ?>

as supplied by the mod author @ smfgarage.com using his SSI examples, but when I paste the code into a custom php block I get this error....

Fatal error: Call to undefined function: ssi_smfg_featuredvehicle() in /home/galxc3/public_html/forum/Sources/PortalBlocks.php(3353) : eval()'d code on line 1

I've tried several different things but to no avail....I found a "dirty" way to display the featured ride using an iframe but I just don't like it.

any ideas? 





 

[Old Fossil]

Have you tried the bbc and html blocks?

[Chen Zhen]

I don't use that mod to know what the block should exactly contain.

Assuming it only needs to execute that function as you describe, you will need to include the file that contains that function.

Figure out the appropriate file name (my example uses Sources/my_file.php) ...

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@include_once('Sources/my_file.php');
ssi_smfg_featuredVehicle();


[AngelinaBelle]

TW1ST3D,

* Make sure the function exists in one of the files on your forum
* Make sure the file is included.

The fact that the function call starts with "ssi" makes me think that the garage mod was supposed to add it to SSI.php.  Please check with the mod's manual install page to see if this is true.

[TW1ST3D]

Thanks for lending a hand Angelinabelle....

The mod installed two.ssi files in my forum root (/forum/ssi_Garage.php and /forum/SSI_Garage_examples.php)

when I open the SSI_Garage_examples.php in my browser, it works fine.....that is, it shows like it is supposed to.

but when I implement the code in a custom .php box, it shows an error.

I've attached the two ssi files, but I doubt there is an issue with them as it displays properly in the "examples".

Any help would be much appreciated!

[ccbtimewiz]

I don't use that mod to know what the block should exactly contain.

Assuming it only needs to execute that function as you describe, you will need to include the file that contains that function.

Figure out the appropriate file name (my example uses Sources/my_file.php) ...

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@include_once('Sources/my_file.php');
ssi_smfg_featuredVehicle();


Better to use $sourcedir and also to use require_once()

[Lord Anubis]

have u tried just adding

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ssi_smfg_featuredVehicle();
in a PHP block without the PHP tags

[AngelinaBelle]

So the new function is probably in ssi_Garage.php (make sure that is spelled correctly, including the case of all the letters)

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global $boardurl;
include_once($boardurl. '/ssi_Garage.php');
ssi_smfg_featuredVehicle();
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edit: Fixed my typo (I had used $scripturl instead of $boardurl).  Sorry for the confusion.

[ccbtimewiz]

$scripturl returns index.php, so that would never work. Try $boardurl

[TW1ST3D]

None of these ideas are working either.....................Hmmmmm.................

[[SiNaN]]

Try this with a Custom PHP block:

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<?php

global $boarddir;
require_once($boarddir . '/SSI_Garage.php');
ssi_smfg_featuredVehicle();

?>
If not, this:

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<?php

global $boarddir;
require_once($boarddir . '/ssi_Garage.php');
ssi_smfg_featuredVehicle();

?>

[TW1ST3D]

Still a no-go.......this is odd.

[Chen Zhen]

Actually the mod includes some good instructions for using its functions.
With the mod installed on your site, try this in your browser:  http://galxclub.com/forum/ssi_garage_examples.php


Here is an example:

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$mode = 1;

global $boarddir, $sourcedir; 
@require_once($boarddir . '/SSI_Garage.php');
@require_once($sourcedir . '/GarageFunctions.php');

if ($mode == 1)
   echo '<div style="font-size:8px;">', ssi_smfg_featuredVehicle('200' ,false, 'echo'), '</div>'; 
else
   echo '<div style="font-size:8px;">', ssi_smfg_newestVehicles(false,'5', 'echo'), '</div>';

When editing your block, put this in your Custom Body Style input: overflow:hidden;


With this example I disabled the title (boolean false) assuming you may use SP's own block titles.
Adjust $mode for the data you prefer to display.. add more functions and adjust the logic as you see fit.
I used a div with a font-size attribute as it will enable you to adjust the display (ie. for side blocks).
text-align attribute not working for the div in this example, if you want it centered use html center tags.

[[SiNaN]]

Still a no-go.......this is odd.

What do you mean by no go? What's the exact result? An error?

[TW1ST3D]

I used the above code.......Hit preview and the result (like all the other results) is an empty box (screenshot attached)

[Chen Zhen]

I used the above code.......Hit preview and the result (like all the other results) is an empty box (screenshot attached)

I'm not sure if you entered the block code correctly because some of it is cut-off at the top in your screenshot.

Simple:

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global $boarddir, $sourcedir; 
@require_once($boarddir . '/SSI_Garage.php');
@require_once($sourcedir . '/GarageFunctions.php');

echo '<div style="font-size:8px;">', ssi_smfg_featuredVehicle('200',false, 'echo'), '</div>'; 

That should display the featured vehicle.
 
Here are some screenshots of blocks with a latest version of the Garage Mod installed.. I don't have any featured vehicles listed but this will show its display.

[TW1ST3D]

Thanks for the help. Looks like something is broke. I'll uninstall the mod and reinstall tonight......

WOOT !!!   SUCCESS !!!!   There was a problem with my Simpleportal installation. I downloaded the new RC version and it works beautifully!!!

Thanks for all the support, guys!!!

[AngelinaBelle]

I'm glad the re-install fixed it.  Please be sure to install Simple Portal 2.3.4 now that it is out!