vBulletin 3.6.6

It has been almost six months since our last bug-fix release (3.6.4) so the release of 3.6.6 represents a large number of fixes and tweaks to the system.

vBulletin 3.6.6 is the minimum required version for the upcoming vBulletin Blog and Project Tools products and includes various new hooks (including the much-requested fetch_musername hook) and code changes to accomodate these new systems. As a result, certain existing vBulletin features have been upgraded, such as date entry fields in the Admin CP, which now all feature the calendar popup date picker system designed for the project tools.





For the benefit of plugin authors, the information shown at the bottom of all vBulletin pages in debug mode is now greatly enhanced and shows not only all templates that have been called, but also all files that have been included by PHP and all hooks that have been encountered together with whether or not they executed code.





Complete list of problems and bugs fixed in vBulletin 3.6.6.

New Javascript Framework

With the use of AJAX and other client-side scripting systems increasing all the time, version 3.6.6 debuts various new methods of working with Javascript in vBulletin, many of which assist in the effort to remove as much Javascript from the templates as possible.

In order to facilitate this switch and to provide a solid framework on which to build, we have decided to employ the Yahoo! User Interface javascript library (YUI) for much of our DOM, event and XML-HTTP features, and in future versions you will see much greater use of this excellent library as we migrate some of our older Javascript code to a YUI base.

Included by default in vBulletin is the DOM/Event library (yahoo-dom-event.js) and the XML-HTTP connection handler (connection.js).

Upgrading from Previous Versions

3.6.6 is a maintenance release and we recommend that all customers upgrade to benefit from six months of bug fixes and stability improvements. Certain input validation errors in the Admin Control Panel have also been resolved so that unexpected errors are not encountered.

No patch or plugin is available to bring previous versions up to 3.6.6 without a full upgrade, as the various changes to implement all the bug fixes represent a large number of changes. To get the fixes from 3.6.6 onto your own board you must perform a full upgrade.

Full instructions for upgrading vBulletin are available here.

Template Changes

For this release we have changed the format of our customary Templates Changed Since X.Y.Z notice.

Previously the list was change-based, which often resulted in several templates being listed multiple times, sometimes with mandatory changes and other times not.

The 3.6.6 template change notice is template-based, so each template is listed only once and all changes to that template will be listed under the template name. If any of the changes to a template is mandatory, the entire template will be listed as requiring the change.

We hope that this new system will be easier and quicker to work with for those with modified templates.

PHP and MySQL Requirements

Please note that vBulletin 3.6.x requires at least PHP 4.3.3 and MySQL 4.0.16 or later.

Download vBulletin 3.6.6

As usual, vBulletin 3.6.6 is available for all customers with valid, active licenses to download from the vBulletin Members' Area.

vBulletin Members Area


Templates with Mandatory Changes Since 3.6.5

A mandatory change indicates that functionality will be explicitly broken if you do not apply this template change. This could be as small as a broken image or as significant as data loss. Always make sure these changes are applied as soon as possible.

Remember, you only need to manually apply changes to templates that you have explicitly customized. Use the "Find Updated Templates" option and cross reference with this list (if you are upgrading from 3.6.5). We recommend reverting your customized templates and recustomizing them to guarantee you have all the necessary changes.

editor_toolbar_on
Edited the JavaScript that creates the editor object to add 2 arguments. See this bug.
Mandatory change: Yes


FORUMHOME

Removed <script> tag containing log_out() function and moved it to clientscript/vbulletin_global.js. Calls to log_out() now replaced with log_out('$vbphrase[sure_you_want_to_log_out]')
Mandatory change: Yes

Split the welcome message out to a separate table due to an IE rendering bug.



MEMBERINFO

Revisited 'Additional Information' and 'Group Memberships' sections to improve HTML and add support for profile field categorization.
Mandatory change: Yes

Split the first cell of the infraction table's header row into 2 cells for aesthetics.

Changed the "threads started by <user>" link to prevent this bug.



memberinfo_customfields
Revisited 'Additional Information' and 'Group Memberships' sections to improve HTML and add support for profile field categorization.
Mandatory change: Yes


memberinfo_membergroupbit
Revisited 'Additional Information' and 'Group Memberships' sections to improve HTML and add support for profile field categorization.
Mandatory change: Yes


modifylist
Underlying javascript has been modified to allow the list function to be used beyond buddy and ignore lists.
Mandatory change? Yes


navbar

Removed <script> tag containing log_out() function and moved it to clientscript/vbulletin_global.js. Calls to log_out() now replaced with log_out('$vbphrase[sure_you_want_to_log_out]')
Mandatory change: Yes

Fixed the finallink image so that it appears properly in RTL languages.
Mandatory change: Yes (the image filename changed)

Added template hook entries



optgroup
Added the $optgroup_extra variable, so that extra attributes can be passed in.
Mandatory change: Yes


postbit
Added various template hooks to support future products.
Mandatory change: Yes


postbit_legacy
Added various template hooks to support future products.
Mandatory change: Yes


sendtofriend
Added image verification for guests.
Mandatory change: Yes


subscription_payment_2checkout
Added two fields that are now required by 2checkout.
Mandatory change: Yes


subscription_payment_nochex
Updated to the new Nochex API.
Mandatory change? Yes


threadadmin_deleteposts
Fixed the tree_l.gif image so that it appears correctly in RTL languages.
Mandatory change: Yes (the image filename changed)


threadadmin_deletethread
Fixed the tree_l.gif image so that it appears correctly in RTL languages.
Mandatory change: Yes (the image filename changed)


threadadmin_deletethreads
Fixed the tree_l.gif image so that it appears correctly in RTL languages.
Mandatory change: Yes (the image filename changed)


threadadmin_editthread

Added an option to "Keep Attachments" here when editing a deleted thread.
Mandatory change: Yes (you could lose attachments otherwise)

Fixed the tree_l.gif image so that it appears correctly in RTL languages.
Mandatory change: Yes (the image filename changed)

Changed the "Change redirect to expiring" radio button to a checkbox. Simply cosmetic.



threadadmin_mergethread
Fixed the tree_l.gif image so that it appears correctly in RTL languages.
Mandatory change: Yes (the image filename changed)


threadadmin_mergethreads
Fixed the tree_l.gif image so that it appears correctly in RTL languages.
Mandatory change: Yes (the image filename changed)


threadadmin_movethread
Fixed the tree_l.gif image so that it appears correctly in RTL languages.
Mandatory change: Yes (the image filename changed)


threadadmin_movethreads
Fixed the tree_l.gif image so that it appears correctly in RTL languages.
Mandatory change: Yes (the image filename changed)




Templates with Non-Mandatory Changes Since 3.6.5

Your vBulletin installation will not be broken if you don't apply these changes, but small bugs and new functionality may be available by applying these changes. We recommend you apply these changes in the same way that you apply mandatory changes.

announcement
Added style="border-bottom-width: 0px" to prevent border doubling.


announcement_edit
Add additional "Save Changes" button below the additional options.


CALENDAR
Remove an empty conditional


calendar_reminder_eventbit
Changed class of the time_x_to_y phrase so that the to in the phrase isn't in the time color.


calendar_showeventsbit

Wrap a table in an <if> to prevent it from displaying and causing a blank line if neither necessary condition is true.

Changed class of the time_x_to_y phrase so that the to in the phrase isn't in the time color.



editpoll
Added conditionals around additional options to prevent them from showing when they can't be used.


editpost
Wrapped the subscription field set in a $show['member'] condition to prevent it from incorrectly being show to unregistered users.


FORUMDISPLAY

In response to vBulletin 3.6 bug 1428, added a variable to allow the admin-specified value for maximum thread title length to be accessible by the Javascript/AJAX thread title editor.

Added $show['subscribed_to_forum'] variable to allow detection of forum subscriptions and to show the appropriate subscribe/unsubscribe link as required. See bug 21698 for more information.



im_send_msn
Added <span style="white-space:nowrap"> around the email address. See bug 1257


im_send_skype
Change URL to Skype status image to support language-specific graphics.


im_send_yahoo
Changed the links to open in a new window and close the popup.


imagereg
Added id="imagestamp" to the image verification text field to allow vbulletin_textedit.js to dynamically add a tab index to the element.


memberlist
Support for sorting on the age column.


moderation_threads
In response to vBulletin 3.6 bug 1428, added a variable to allow the admin-specified value for maximum thread title length to be accessible by the Javascript/AJAX thread title editor.


modifyavatar
Changed both instances of size="50" to size="45" to resolve a language issue. See bug 1349


modifyoptions
Changed conditional so that "Receive Email" User CP option does not display if the "Allow Users to Email Other Members" option is disabled.


modifyprofile_birthday
Added an option to allow users to specify that only their day and month of birth is to be displayed.


modifyprofilepic

Changed both instances of size="50" to size="45" to resolve a language issue. See bug 1349

Removed an extra </if> tag.



modifysignature
Reformatted the list of signature permissions to better support reflowing for narrower displays.


newreply
Moved $imagereg from its old position to immediately below $usernamecode to improve tab-based navigation flow.


newthread
Moved $imagereg from its old position to immediately below $usernamecode to improve tab-based navigation flow.


pagenav
Moved $address2 from end of links to immediately after $address, in order to allow links like x.php?foo=1&bar=2&page=3 instead of x.php?foo=1&page=2&bar=3 - thereby always placing the page number at the end of the URL, allowing easy page changes via the address bar.


pagenav_pagelink
Moved $address2 from end of links to immediately after $address, in order to allow links like x.php?foo=1&bar=2&page=3 instead of x.php?foo=1&page=2&bar=3 - thereby always placing the page number at the end of the URL, allowing easy page changes via the address bar.


pagenav_pagelinkrel
Moved $address2 from end of links to immediately after $address, in order to allow links like x.php?foo=1&bar=2&page=3 instead of x.php?foo=1&page=2&bar=3 - thereby always placing the page number at the end of the URL, allowing easy page changes via the address bar.


pm_newpm
Fixed html errors. See bug 1320


pm_receipts
Center the "check all" checkbox.


postbit_deleted
A soft deleted guest post had a link to a non existent profile, edited to be more in line with the regular postbit.


postbit_ignore
Change the first cellspacing="0" to cellspacing="$stylevar[cellspacing]". See bug 1304


postbit_ignore_global
Change the first cellspacing="0" to cellspacing="$stylevar[cellspacing]". See bug 1304


register
Change the display of the errors section at the top to be in a table (for consistency). See this bug.


search_forums

HTML change to improve display of search form at 800x600. See bug 1347

Replaced hard-coded Do not use cached results text with $vbphrase[do_not_use_cached_results] phrase.



search_results

In response to vBulletin 3.6 bug 1428, added a variable to allow the admin-specified value for maximum thread title length to be accessible by the Javascript/AJAX thread title editor.

Added a conditional that displays a message about refining a search to use the Thread Title Only option if the user is searching forums that they dont have permission to view thread content. See bug 1453



subscription_payment_authorizenet
Changed hardcoded use of the word "subscription" to use the x_subscription phrase.


subscription_payment_paypal
Changed hardcoded use of the word "subscription" to use the x_subscription phrase.


subscription_payment_worldpay
Changed hardcoded use of the word "subscription" to use the x_subscription phrase.


threadbit
The whoposted functionality is now useable when javascript is disabled.


USERCP
Split the first cell of the infraction table's header row into 2 cells for aesthetics.


USERCP_SHELL
Added the variable $template_hook[usercp_navbar_bottom] for usage by plugins to insert items into the vB User CP nav bar.


userinfraction
Added a missing </td>.


userinfraction_infobit

Altered the template to break the date and time onto separate lines so that the template has less chance of breaking layout. See bug 1321.

Fix the misaligned Expires cell.



usernote
Added style="border-bottom-width: 0px" to prevent border doubling.


WHOPOSTED
The whoposted functionality is now useable when javascript is disabled.


whopostedbit
The whoposted functionality is now useable when javascript is disabled.

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Files Changed Since 3.6.5

This is the list of files changed since 3.6.5. We always recommend that, when upgrading, you upload all files regardless of whether they have been changed. If you do not do this, you will be asked to reupload all files if you require support.

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ajax.php

announcement.php

attachment.php

calendar.php

editpost.php

external.php

faq.php

forumdisplay.php

global.php

image.php

index.php

infraction.php

inlinemod.php

login.php

member.php

memberlist.php

newattachment.php

newreply.php

newthread.php

online.php

payment_gateway.php

poll.php

postings.php

private.php

profile.php

register.php

report.php

search.php

sendmessage.php

showgroups.php

showpost.php

showthread.php

subscription.php

threadrate.php

usercp.php

usernote.php
admincp/
accessmask.php

admincalendar.php

admininfraction.php

announcement.php

attachment.php

backup.php

cronadmin.php

diagnostic.php

forum.php

forumpermission.php

global.php

image.php

index.php

language.php

misc.php

moderator.php

options.php

phrase.php

plugin.php

profilefield.php

queries.php

repair.php

rssposter.php

stats.php

subscriptions.php

template.php

thread.php

user.php

usergroup.php

usertools.php
archive/global.php
clientscript/
ieprompt.html

vbulletin_ajax_imagereg.js

vbulletin_ajax_threadslist.js

vbulletin_ajax_userlist.js

vbulletin_date_picker.css - added

vbulletin_date_picker.js - added

vbulletin_global.js

vbulletin_inlinemod.js

vbulletin_menu.js

vbulletin_quick_edit.js

vbulletin_templatemgr.js

vbulletin_textedit.js

vbulletin_thrdpostlist.js

yui/ - added
cpstyles/vBulletin_3_Silver/cp_navbody_bg.gif
images/
buttons/

collapse_alt.gif

collapse_alt_collapsed.gif

misc/

11x11progress.gif - added

13x13arrowdown.gif - added

13x13progress.gif - added

calendar_popup.png - added

down9x9.gif - added

navbits_finallink.gif - removed

navbits_finallink_ltr.gif - added

navbits_finallink_rtl.gif - added

tree_ir.gif - added

tree_l.gif - removed

tree_ltr.gif - added

tree_rtl.gif - added

tree_tr.gif - added

includes/
adminfunctions.php

adminfunctions_options.php

adminfunctions_plugin.php

adminfunctions_user.php

class_bbcode.php

class_bbcode_alt.php

class_bitfield_builder.php

class_core.php

class_database_slave.php

class_datastore.php

class_dbalter.php

class_dm.php

class_dm_attachment.php

class_dm_deletionlog.php - added

class_dm_event.php

class_dm_infraction.php

class_dm_moderator.php

class_dm_pm.php

class_dm_poll.php

class_dm_threadpost.php

class_dm_user.php

class_hook.php

class_image.php

class_mail.php

class_paid_subscription.php

class_postbit.php

class_rss_poster.php

class_sigparser.php

class_sigparser_char.php

class_upload.php

class_vurl.php - added

class_xml.php

functions.php

functions_bigthree.php

functions_calendar.php

functions_databuild.php

functions_digest.php

functions_editor.php

functions_faq.php

functions_file.php

functions_forumdisplay.php

functions_forumlist.php

functions_infractions.php

functions_log_error.php

functions_login.php

functions_misc.php

functions_newpost.php

functions_search.php

functions_user.php

functions_wysiwyg.php

init.php

vbulletin_credits.php

version_vbulletin.php - added

cron/

attachmentviews.php

rssposter.php

threadviews.php

paymentapi/

class_2checkout.php

class_authorizenet.php

class_ccbill.php

class_moneybookers.php

class_nochex.php

class_paypal.php

class_worldpay.php

xml/

cpnav_vbulletin.xml

hooks_vbulletin.xml

podcast_vbulletin.xml

install/ - all changed
modcp/
announcement.php

banning.php

thread.php

user.php
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