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How can I use a external database with vb Blocks
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15 Mar 2010
Hi , Sorry because my English is weak, but I liked to write a topic on the use of an external database within the Forum's Blocks . Go to : admincp -> Forums & Moderators -> Forum Blocks Manager -> Add Block : Custom Html / Php Add new block: Custom HTML/PHP Title : Your title ; Description : your description ; Cache Time (in minutes) : 60; Content Type : Php Content : *** Template to Use : add your template . (eg. block_html) The content :
The template (YOUR_TEMPLATE_NAME) . Create a new template .
Eg. test2.jpg No members have liked this post.
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20 Mar 2010, 12:53
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& What is in your db? For the screenshot? Looks like a normal forum block.
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20 Mar 2010, 18:00
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He's just showing how to call content from a different database other than your forum one.
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17 Jun 2010, 16:53
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Originally Posted by ChopSuey
Yes, it is a normal forum block but the content is not from vb-db.
In my another db i have an article system, so I display the list of sections . No members have liked this post.
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17 Jun 2010, 17:08
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Couple of suggestions...
When going outside the vB DB class, track your new connection by explicitly using the resource identifiers Like...
After your mysql_free_result you might want to add mysql_close($dbc). Try putting your ob_end_clean() before your return $output too. Although, I don't see the point of using it. I guess you're trying to catch any errors and tag them on to the output? I'm not crazy about using constants (DEFINE) for passwords and such either.
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