Core Change Suggestions (Add to the list)

I wanted to make a small list of suggestions.

 

1. I feel like there is not a freedom of use for the star rating system it looks fairly outdated.  You can not quickly and easily disable it through out photos and videos.  Other modules you either add or remove the block.  I like how it is built into the photo and video box but control over it is not there that I've seen. More so desired I would like to have other rating choices built into the content rather than just another content box to clutter up the page.  For example I would like a graphically pleasing thumbs up system rather than stars. Something like this http://codecanyon.net/item/thumbsup/full_screen_preview/50411

Maybe having the freedom to change the rating images would help keep our sites looking current.

 

2.  The Store module needs some dedicated attention.  It serves a mild purpose but it is not very resourceful in what its capabilities are.  This module could be expanded to accommodate a visually pleasing layout with functionality to manage, sell, and ship physical items.  I could make suggestions on and on about this one but I leave the concept as what I've said so far.  Start with a storefront display.

 

Would love to have others add to this list or discuss what we need for our sites to be current and marketable.  I can think of a lot more with better time.

 

Thanks.

Quote · 24 Feb 2014

 

For example I would like a graphically pleasing thumbs up system rather than stars.

 There is a mod for that; did you search?

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Quote · 24 Feb 2014

 

 

For example I would like a graphically pleasing thumbs up system rather than stars.

 There is a mod for that; did you search?

 Yes I've seen a thousand mods but I'm not remembering this one.  Perhaps I might have seen it and maybe it did not appeal to me.  Im not sure. Ill make another search.  You have a link to share? Thanks.

Quote · 25 Feb 2014

Now that I done a quick search for "rate" there are a couple I've seen before that do not meet what I am after. 

1. This one is outdated, no demo, screen shot does not work, etc.  I typically do not investigate any further on a listing like this one though it could be well made.  http://www.boonex.com/m/customrate-eastern-special

 

2. This one from modzzz  "Likes" is much closer to something I would like but I do not need another action button. Looking at the screen shots the star ratings are still in tact.  I would like the like functionality to be where the stars are now.  Tough part is that it requires a core change and then when you update your Dolphin installation you overwrite the change and have to do it again.  It would also be preferred in place of the stars it shows a number of people who have liked the photo.  Then clicked the number of likes and it shows everyone who has liked it in a lightbox possibly or something AJAX driven.  Similar to the current Facebook method of showing likes.  I want to replace star ratings rather than compliment it with an additional rating system. Perhaps a mod for rating would be satisfactory if Boonex allowed you to turn their rating system off.

 

3. The Facebook like instead of stars mod also I think was abandon. I tried this at one time but the results of it were quite unattractive in function as well it did not keep up with Facebook's continued updates and api changes.  I also do not desire to have facebook tied directly to my rating feature. 

 

Those are 3 I have seen before through searching in the past.

Quote · 25 Feb 2014

In my first post I referenced a code canyon script for php rating with multiple display options.  That script can very easily be integrated into dolphin but I do not know the right php $identifier to make each rating unique to each photo or video.  Perhaps I will look into hiring someone who can integrate that script in place of the stars.

 

Below is an example of a call to the script I referenced above but I do not know what to use for the item_name and then where to place it to replace the stars.

 

<?php echo ThumbsUp::item('item_name')->template('thumbs_up') ?>
Quote · 25 Feb 2014

if putting that on a page that is from a module such as Groups, Events, Photos, etc, you can try

$this->aDataEntry['id'];

or

$this->aData['id'];

or

$aDataEntry['id'];

or

$aData['id'];

Depending on where you are putting it will determine which one you would use. If you look on the same page where you want to add this code, you should see similar variables to what I just posted. The ['id'] part may be ['ID'] depending on the module also. Hope this puts you in the right direction.

 

But in regards to the rate stars under the video player and removing that - this has been asked before. I do not know if there was a definitive answer on how to remove it, but searching the forums should help out - hopefully.

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Quote · 25 Feb 2014

Thanks ProfessorSr that is really helpful.  I will dig into the classes (I assume) and figure out which file contains these.  Thanks. That is a good point in the right direction.

Quote · 25 Feb 2014

And to add to the list: "Cross Members Blocks" should be added to the core.

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Quote · 25 Feb 2014

 

And to add to the list: "Cross Members Blocks" should be added to the core.

 

That would make sense.  Seems like a necessity for any social network where members could conflict.

Quote · 25 Feb 2014

I would like to see the video upload process refined.  More user friendly, visually appealing.  A progress bar showing how far along the "regular uploader" has achieved. 

Quote · 10 Mar 2014
 
 
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