v3.2
released Mar 17, 2009
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v3.2 fixes a few bugs,
redesigned templates and also adds a few improved features.
You can perform a fresh install or you can
upgrade v3.1 to v3.2 by running the supplied upgrade script.
New Features:
Improved Licensing Authentication. We have reworked our licensing
methods to better work under many conditions. If communication is
not available or disrupted during login, then the local key should kick in
to authenticate you. We have had some issues with this in the past
under certain conditions but we feel most all possible scenarios have now
been covered.
Local License Key moved to DB. The local
license key, which was kept in a php file as encrypted code, has now
been moved to the database. And is automatically stored when you first
login to your admin panel..
Bug Fixes:
Fixed Page Links on Results Pages. Problem
discovered that would keep the variables from loading properly and cause
improper links from page to page of results
Fixed Drop Down Sort list. Problem discovered that may cause improper sort
selections when choosing from the drop down resort list.
Fixed Hidden Fields. Problem discovered on fields being displayed even
though they are marked as 'hidden' fields in the admin panel.
Fixed Blind Carbon Copy of emails sent out to stores
Fixed Website Links being opened in a new browser
window even though the setting was turned off
Fixed page navigation links on bottom of the
'Locations Needing Approval' page in the admin panel.
Database Updates: Yes, there are 2 new fields
added. If upgrading from v3.1, you must run the included upgrade3.2.php
script. See User Manual for exact instructions.
Files Updated:
results_details.php
results_list.php
visitor_add.php
css/front_end_layout.css
include/location.class.php
include/mailer.class.php
include/page_list.class.php
include/page_list_admin.class.php
admin/configuration_license.php
admin/location_browse.php
admin/location_tophits.php
admin/zip_tophits.php
Templates Updated:
ALL tpl files inside the locator/templates folder
have been reworked and updated for this version
Admin Templates Updated:
admin/templates/configuration_general.tpl
admin/templates/configuration_license.tpl
admin/templates/configuration_location_fields.tpl
admin/templates/configuration_search.tpl
admin/templates/configuration_user_fields.tpl
admin/templates/info_html_generator.tpl
admin/templates/info_version.tpl
admin/templates/location_tophits.tpl
admin/templates/zip_tophits.tpl
Existing users of v3.1 can download the package and simply
upload all v3.2 files to their server, in the exact same location as their
previous version, overwriting any/all files except the mysql.php file.. Please see the User
Manual for exact upgrade instructions. (very important)
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v3.1
released Aug 28, 2007
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v3.1 fixes a few bugs found in the initial
v3.0 release two months ago and also adds a few new features.
You can perform a fresh install or you can
upgrade v3.0 to v3.1 by running the supplied upgrade script.
New Features:
Added Google Maps API support (maps embedded on details page)
Ability to force users to enter Zip/Postal Codes
when searching (can keep from entire list being printed)
Bug Fixes:
Fixed outgoing emails to administrator when visitor adds a new location
via the Visitor Add page.
Added ‘reload image’ link to the Visitor Add page for captcha security.
Optimized outgoing emails if using secure forms on location details page.
Fixed bug where super admin account could be deleted
Database Updates: Yes, there are new fields
added. If upgrading from v3.0, you must run the included upgrade.php
script. See User Manual for exact instructions.
Files Updated:
results_details.php
visitor_add.php
include/error_level.php
include/googlemapsapi.php
css/front_end_layout.css
admin/configuration_general.php
admin/configuration_search.php
admin/js/exmplmenu_var.js
Templates Updated:
templates/index.tpl
templates/result_details.tpl
templates/results_list.tpl
templates/results_list_format.tpl
templates/visitor_add.tpl
admin/templates/admin_browse.tpl
admin/templates/admin_delete.tpl
admin/templates/admin_insert.tpl
admin/templates/admin_update.tpl
admin/templates/category_browse.tpl
admin/templates/configuration_general.tpl
admin/templates/configuration_location_fields.tpl
admin/templates/configuration_user_fields.tpl
admin/templates/configuration_search.tpl
admin/templates/file_manager.tpl
admin/templates/html_menu.tpl
admin/templates/info_version.tpl
admin/templates/location_insert.tpl
admin/templates/location_search.tpl
admin/templates/location_update.tpl
Existing users of v3.0 can download the package and simply
upload all v3.1 files to their server, in the exact same location as their
previous version, overwriting any/all files. Please see the User
Manual for exact upgrade instructions. (very important)
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v3.0
released June 15, 2007
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v3 is a complete rewrite of the program and
should be considered a major version change. All php code and most all
mysql database tables have changed completely.
All users who install v3 must do a fresh install
of all files and of the database. There is no 'upgrade' from
previous versions released yet (although it's coming soon).
Database Updates: All tables changed and
many new
Files Updated: All files are new (php, js,
etc...)
Templates Updated: All templates are new (now uses Smarty
Templates)
Existing users of v2.5.3 or lower can download the package and simply
upload all v3.0 files to their server, in the exact same location as their
previous version, overwriting any/all files.
***If you are upgrading, you will loose your
template customizations and any/all php code customizations. All
files and templates are brand new within this release.
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v2.5.3
released June 17, 2006
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This is a maintenance release that
addresses two bug fixes. Updates:
- Distance: Distance:
On the results_details.php page, the word Distance was being printed out
twice. This has been resolved.
- 2. User Field
Searching:
We have cleaned up the code in the sql for User Field Searching to allow
for proper filtering of matches. The bug that was discovered allowed a
match to be displayed if either of the two conditions were met, instead
of both of them
Database Updates: None
Files Updated:
Front-End:
- install.php
- results_list.php
- results_details.php
Admin:
- controller.php
Templates:
- results_list.htm
- results_list_format.htm
- results_details.htm
- results_details_format.htm
Existing user of v2.5.2+ can download the package and simply
upload all v2.5.2 files that have changed from the list above, overwriting their existing files.
***If you
are upgrading, never upload/overwrite your existing config file.
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v2.5.2
released Dec 27, 2005
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Updates:
- We have re-coded the results_list.php file from the
ground up. Our purpose for re-coding this file was to improve on
speed and performance of presenting the results to the user.
We have now lowered the time it takes to process a query on large
databases. You could see performance improvements up to four
times as quick, depending on the number or records in your locations
table.
- Added a field to the settings.php admin form to allow
admin to turn on/off email notifications of visitor added locations.
Files Updated:
Front-End:
- results_list.php
Admin:
- settings.php
Templates:
- results_list.htm
- results_list_format.htm
Existing user of v2.5.1+ can download the package and simply
upload all v2.5.2 files, overwriting their existing files.
***If you
are upgrading, never upload/overwrite your existing config file.
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v2.5.1
released Oct 28, 2005
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Updates:
- A small bug has been discovered in our downloadable
key.php file that is used as your local key. This is a new feature
in v2.5 and above and is considered a very small non-critical bug.
- We advise all v2.5 users to login to their member
account and re-download their local key and re-upload this file to their
admin directory.
- We have also decided to offer an ionCube and a
non-ionCube version of our software. Both versions are
downloadable within your member's account.
- All v2.5.1 versions have been fixed
Files Updated:
Front-End:
- No files were modified
Admin:
- controller.php
Templates:
- No files were modified
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v2.5
released Oct 13, 2005
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Updates:
- v2.5 now has improved import/export of the data
inside the Admin Control Panel. All files related to importing and
exporting have be recoded from the ground up.
- Import of locations no longer accepts a TAB file.
All location import files must now be COMMA Separated Values (CSV)
files.
- New Auto Installer program will try to install UL on
your server hands-free.
- IonCube is now a requirement. If your server
doesn't have IonCube Loaders, then you must get them installed before
installing UL.
- Our Auto Installer will attempt to automatically
install the needed IonCube Loaders for you, but may fail due to your
server restrictions.
- Updated User Manual included in download.
- Removed MapQuest maps and replaced with Google Maps
- New key file can be uploaded to your server to
validate your license and domain.
- Changed user fields from varchar(200) to text.
Allows a large number of characters to be entered into the user fields
now. These fields were limited to 200 characters in earlier
versions.
- Some small bugs were fixed and some non-critical code
as been reworked.
Files Updated:
Front-End:
- All files were modified
Admin:
- All files were modified
Templates:
- All files were modified
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v2.4
released May 19, 2005
Please be sure to see the INSTALL README file that comes with
your download for install instructions. If you are upgrading from a
previous version, upgrade instructions are also included. |
Updates:
- v2.4 now supports Windows IIS server.
- Completely rewrote the install file from the ground
up. Better error checking too.
- Modified country list where GB was labeled as United
Kingdom. Changed it to Great Britain.
- Fixed small bug where Control Panel Edit Record
wouldn't allow you to change an existing location's state field.
- Added support for Required Fields to also control the
Visitor Add a Location form.
- New Location Ranking. Now supports 4 levels of
ranking for a location. Helps control the order in which results
are printed to the screen. Good for Sponsored Listings such as 1
Gold, 2 Silver or 3 Bronze. And 4 is none.
- Fixed small bug where the placeholder for the map
link {maptext} was printed to screen even when you set it to off. (under
certain conditions)
- Fixed bug where the header and footer templates were
not printed when users exceeded the set Max Number of search attempts .
(Limit Search by IP setting must be on)
- Other non-critical changes were made throughout the
php and template pages.
Files Updated:
Front-End:
- All files were modified
Admin:
- All files were modified
Existing user of v2.0+ can download the package and simply
upload all v2.4 files, overwriting their existing files. There is a
database upgrade required, so you must run the upgrade script to complete
the upgrade.
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v2.3
released Jan 24, 2005
Please be sure to see the README file that comes with
your download for install instructions. If you are upgrading from a
previous version, upgrade instructions are also included. |
Updates:
- Reworked the install script for better 'shared
server' support
- Worked the templates for better css style sheet
control
- Corrected spelling of Delaware in drop-down state
list
- Changed NE-New England to the correct NE- Nevada on
drop-down state list
- Added the support of custom header and footer files
for easy approach to customized look and feel
- Fixed bug where state/country names were not passed
from page to page after a user would 're-sort' their results after a
search
- Modified the pagination links on the results pages
for easier viewing. Made active page number bold so it will
stand out.
- Many other non-critical changes were made throughout
the php and template pages.
Files Updated:
Front-End:
- All front-end templates have been modified.
- The following front-end php files have been modified.
index.php
install.php
results_details.php
results_list.php
ulstyles.css
Admin:
- The following Admin Control Panel templates have been modified:
add.htm
delete.htm
edit.htm
index.htm
main.htm
settings.htm
- The following Admin Control Panel php files have been modified
settings.php
settings_complete.php
Existing user of v2.0+ can download the package and simply
upload all v2.3 files, overwriting their existing files. Or just
upload the changed files.
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v2.2
released Nov 01, 2004 |
Updates:
- Registration during the install process now reports
specific error messages if errors are detected.
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Fixed small bug in javascript on index.htm template start page for Name
searches to not be able to submit while blank.
- Added new Export Locations to .cvs File tool.
Good for exporting into MS Excel for viewing and printing your
locations.
- Reworked the Import Zip Codes so you can now ADD TO
EXISTING database. Before, it would always delete the existing and
replace with new import file.
- Added the ability for the program to auto pass along
the "State" or "Country" name from the drop down list to the results
page. Now it can report the full state/country name to the user.
ie: "Searching Our Locations in Texas". Use to say "Searching Our
Locations in TX".
- Many other non-critical changes were made throughout
the php and template pages.
Files Updated:
Front-End:
- All templates have been modified.
- All php files have been modified.
Admin:
All php files have been modified
Existing user of v2.0 can download the package and simply
upload all v2.2 files, overwriting their existing files. Or just
upload the changed files.
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v2.0
released Aug 27, 2004 |
Updates:
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Fixed bug in results_list.php when a valid zip was entered, but no
location matches were found, and the custom 'nomatch.txt' message was
not being printed to screen.
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Better support for international locations
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Most field sizes were enlarged to support more data. ie: telephone now
supports 20 characters instead of 14.
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Add support for mapping link on the results_list.php page. Was
only supported on results_details.php previously.
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Added the ability to use a dash (-) character in any zip, so it will not
have a map link or show up in zip code results. (good for intl.
locations)
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Added Yahoo! Maps support
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Now, map link only shows up for USA and Canada locations, depending on
if you use MapQuest or Yahoo! Maps.
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Added new "Limit Searches by IP" feature
- Added new "Search User Field" capability. Good
for specific searches along with your normal zip search..
Files Updated:
Front-End:
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All templates are of a new design and layout.
- All php files have been modified.
Admin:
All php files have been modified
Existing user can download the upgrade version, and run
the included upgrade.php script to upgrade to v2.0. Then simply
upload all v2.0 files, overwriting their existing files.
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v1.3.2
released July 14, 2004 |
Files Updated:
Front-End:
results_list.php
templates/index.htm
templates/results_list.htm
These files were modified to support Name and City Name searches against
your database. We also added new input form text boxes to the index
start page template. A "user selectable" radius drop-down list was
added to the index start page template also, so that a user can select
their own zip code search radius in miles.
Admin:
none
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v1.3.1
released July 10, 2004 |
Files Updated:
Front-End:
install.php
This file was modified to have better mysql error
checking during table creation.
Admin:
admin/backup.php
admin/backup_complete.php
admin/email.php
admin/email_preview.php
These 4 Admin Control
Panel files were edited to better conform to php code standards. We
simply change the opening php tags from <? to <?php.
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| v1.3 |
Files Updated:
Front-End
none
Admin:
email_preview.php
email_complete.php
These files were modified to not use BCMath
functions, which would cause errors if BCMath was not installed within
PHP. |
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| v1.2 |
Files Updated:
Front-End:
results_details.php
This file was modified because a bug ws found when an admin would select city, state,
country and zip to be hidden, but these values would still show on this
details page.
Admin:
none |
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| v1.1 |
Files Updated:
install.php modified
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| v1.0 |
Ultimate Locator Public Release |