[MOD] Hidden / Password protected categories v1.1 (2009-06-30)

[V@no]

Hmmm...I found a lot of PHP bug reports regarding this issue.
So far I could only found one work around this. Try redownload the package again, catpass.php was updated.

P.S.
Because I don't know how to setup PHP the same way as it's on your host, I can't test it myself. So, please bear with me

[Gazzagreen]

Hi V@no

It's the same fault 

 One thing I noticed about my server is that sometimes I need to add apostrophes ('') to statements to make them work, such as...

($something =0)

would need to be:

($something =='0')

Think this may be the problem?

Also, When I type the password straight into the database in the users table under the name of the user I'm logged in as, I still come to the password page? I would think I should go straight to the category if I have the password in the database already?

Gazza

[metal_brain]

such a great Mod 
thanks V@no

[V@no]

It's the same fault 

Can you PM me with a link to phpinfo() on your site?

Also, When I type the password straight into the database in the users table under the name of the user I'm logged in as, I still come to the password page? I would think I should go straight to the category if I have the password in the database already?

it depends on how you typed it its not just simple password, it's in this format:
catid,pass|catid,pass|catid,pass

[Gazzagreen]

Can you PM me with a link to phpinfo() on your site?

how do I get phpinfo()?

Shows what a newbie I am eh?

Off to work now for 12 hour shift!

[V@nо]

create a php file:

Code: [Select]

<?php
phpinfo();
?>

[Gazzagreen]

done, i sent you a link

Gazza 

[V@no]

ok, I've updated the package with new catpass.php file
try now.

[Gazzagreen]

YEEEES!

You've cracked it again V@no! Works beautifully now

Many thanks.
Gazza

[rinaldos]

Bug or a feature?

If a categorie is marked as privat, everbody (Also Guest) can see this category.
When I remove Step 5 this one: cat_unhide($cat_id);

then no one can see the category when it is marked as private (only the marked private User) .

Is this code in Step 5 cat_unhide($cat_id); necessary?

Gruß
Ingo

[V@no]

I can't reproduce it.

I've added category "Private" set "View category" to private, after that nobody but admin could see and access that category.
Even if you logged in as a regular user (user: test pass: test) you still wont be able access that category.
But user "test2" (user: test2 pass: test2) is allowed to see that category.

The conclusion: maybe it's your other modifications interfering with this mod?

[rinaldos]

I do not know if a other MOD concluse with this MOD. Maybe. Everything works fine, only the private Feature of 4images is gone. Did I need the code line for  the password feature?

Gruß
Ingo

[V@no]

?
did you follow exactly the installation instructions?

[rinaldos]

Yes exactly As I saw the error, i control the installation and I saw no errors.....

Ingo

[Werner1340]

Hello V@no,

one more question from my side  :

Is it possible to have following structur in a pass-protected categorie:

Maincategorie (=pass-protected, the Subcategories should not be seen)
- Subcategorie 1 (=pass-protected, seen by everyone)
- Subcategorie 2 (=pass-protected, seen by everyone)
.....
.....

I tried everything to have it this way, but nothings works.

On my Homepage you can see what i tried so far.

http://fotowerner.at

Maincategorie = Gästehaus -> pass = test

in there you will find:

subcat1 -> pass = 1 (Settings are: Hidden=no, seen by everyone)
subcat2 -> pass = 2 (Settings are: Hidden=no, set to "private") set to private hides the sucat2 in Mainpage.
That's what i want. But when i click on subcat2, it jumps back to the Mainpage ?

Are the settings wrong, or what can i do?

Big Thanks in advance..................Werner