VSa - ChatBox (AJAX)

[zakonline]

How to show this Chat Box on all the pages? means i want the chat box inside my threads and topics, CMS, Blog :) Thanks for the Mod, excellent :)

[JabirA]

You dont want to do that. Its going to kill your server

[Scyther]

can we have a feature like, ' Minimum posts needed per day to access chatbox'??

This will help in keeping the forum live and members would have access to chatbox too..

[Videx]

That's an interesting thought, although on slower forums "minimum posts in the last x days" would make more sense. I suppose one may as well add "maximum posts per last x days" at the same time.

Of course, I can imagine people would just add useless nonsense replies to get the minimum if they were really that talkative in the first place.

[northvanmike]

we're getting strange errors out of the blue. its been working fine for months but a few of our admin are having issues when they edit their responses in the Chatbox.


before an edit:
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2012/08/42.jpg

after clicking "Done"
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2012/08/43.jpg

[Videx]

we're getting strange errors out of the blue. See if you can narrow it down to which specific mod is causing the problem. Try disabling all of them, or at least the ones you installed last, then enabling them one by one.

[mathforum]

Is there a way to not publicly show a list of those who are banned from the Chat Box?

Just in case others not wanting anyone to see the list of banned users, here's how I hid it from certain usergroups.

Templates -> Valter -> vsa_chatbox_dropdown

Find: <vb:if condition="($vsacb_banlist)">
<li style="color:{vb:stylevar popupmenu_color};text-align:{vb:stylevar left};font-weight:normal;">{vb:rawphrase vsacb_banned_list}<vb:if condition="$vsacb_canmod"> ({vb:rawphrase vsacb_unban})</vb:if></li>
<li id="vsacb_bannedarea" style="max-height:150px;overflow:auto;">
{vb:raw vsacb_banlist}
</li>
</vb:if>
</vb:if>

Around that wrap the conditional tag: <vb:if condition="is_member_of($vbulletin->userinfo, x, y, z)">...</vb:if>

where x,y,z are a list of the usergroups allowed to view the list of banned members. Anyone not on that list by default shouldn't be able to see it.

[thanasis]

Great add-on , we and Users Love it !

Any Chance for the mobile style Version ?

[northvanmike]

See if you can narrow it down to which specific mod is causing the problem. Try disabling all of them, or at least the ones you installed last, then enabling them one by one.


usually the way i would approach this but since it only affects 2 of our admins, it could take a while. i had one of the guys who is having this problem to use different browsers, still no go. i've tried disabling the last two addons that were installed, did not help. and those addons were installed quite a while ago anyways, long before this issue.

lastly, i've uninstalled and re-installed the Chatbox, did not fix this.

[Boylen33]

How do I change the background color of the highlighted area in the picture attached without changing everything else on my site? I just want this bar a different color.

[tkr reptiles]

IS there anyway you guys could add a option to be able to make a member a Moderator of the chat only?

[Big Engine]

Suddenly my chatbox is acting screwy, posts are showing up out of order, I post and it might show up ahead of five posts that were there before I even started typing.

I have not added anything to my board in a while and this just started the other day.

[Videx]

Suddenly my chatbox is acting screwy ...You forgot to add all the details about your hosting. Obviously if you're on a shared server or any server with support, you first need to contact your host. Let us know what they said. If it's your own server, then at least assure us there have been no recent updates to like PHP, etc.

[Big Engine]

You forgot to add all the details about your hosting. Obviously if you're on a shared server or any server with support, you first need to contact your host. Let us know what they said. If it's your own server, then at least assure us there have been no recent updates to like PHP, etc.

What would I ask the host ?

[Videx]

What would I ask the host ?That doesn't answer my question at all. Are you saying it's a shared server? If so, you need to send them links to this mod and ask why it suddenly began misbehaving around a specific date.

[Big Engine]

That doesn't answer my question at all. Are you saying it's a shared server? If so, you need to send them links to this mod and ask why it suddenly began misbehaving around a specific date.

It wasn't meant to give you any answers, it was a question.

Yes, it is a shared server.

No, there haven't been any changes made in months.

They saw no issues, and suggested asking you if you thought uninstalling and then reinstalling it might fix it.

[Videx]

You can try a reinstall; don't forget to 'allow overwrite'. But suddenly screwy dates sounds more like some sort of server error. However I would sure think you would have noticed it elsewhere by now such as people's posts getting the wrong times.

[Big Engine]

You can try a reinstall; don't forget to 'allow overwrite'. But suddenly screwy dates sounds more like some sort of server error. However I would sure think you would have noticed it elsewhere by now such as people's posts getting the wrong times.

Thank you, I'll give it a try.

[Big Engine]

Didn't fix it.:(

[Ozymandyus]

Didn't fix it.:(

Abandon all hope.

[Big Engine]

Abandon all hope.

Sounds about right.

[Videx]

Maybe if you gave us a URL and a test login if necessary.? Are you positive you haven't seen posts getting incorrect timestamps?

[steelz09]

@IGOTASTi:

open the Template vsa_chatbox
search for {vb:stylevar editor_background.backgroundColor}
replace it with your desired color


I've tried this several times but when I click 'Save' or 'Save and Reload' it just goes to a gray page and never saves. Anyone know how to fix this?

The vsa_chatbox template is the only one giving me issues. I've edited the other vsa_chatbox_** templates just fine.

[spencerp]

ChatBox Archive Bar And Move From Right To Left Fix



Go vsa_chatbox Template Search:

Below Find:

<div class="blockhead">

Change:


<div class="blockhead" style="padding-{vb:stylevar right}:{vb:math {vb:stylevar padding}/2-1};font-weight:bold;height: 15px;">





THANK YOU! I only needed the first part but thanks! :D I'm using the themeforest.net "Ideal" skin (http://themeforest.net/item/ideal-a-vbulletin-4-suite-theme/575401?WT.ac=search_item&WT.seg_1=search_item&WT.z_author=ThemeTempest).. and the padding needed adjust for the header part... xD With original setting... it pushed the chat icons and chat text to the right about 50 or so pixels because padding of the header text block was pushing down on it too much.

Changing this:
<div class="blockhead" style="height:16px;padding-{vb:stylevar right}:{vb:math {vb:stylevar padding}/2-1};font-weight:bold">

To this:
<div class="blockhead" style="height:25px;padding-{vb:stylevar right}:{vb:math {vb:stylevar padding}/2-1};font-weight:bold">

works perfectly... and installing Ideal skin, the whole chatbox takes after the Ideal skin too. no more edits except to add that smilies, and other little icon into Ideal skin folder... xD

[archievision]

I love this Chat Box. But I need to be able to add the Online Users to the main Chat, like it is in the ChatBox Full. Anyone have an idea of how to do this?

[Videx]

I love this Chat Box. But I need to be able to add the Online Users to the main Chat, like it is in the ChatBox Full. Anyone have an idea of how to do this?I guess I don't understand the question. Why would you want to take someone patiently reading or replying to a thread and snap them into the chatbox? Makes no sense. Maybe you should supply screenshots.

My chatbox looks exactly the same as chatbox full, only bigger. Doesn't yours?

Also keep in mind people hanging out in the chatbox will use a lot of server resources. Worse, they'll start posting less.

[BearOlympic]

can anyone help please.
is it possible to change just one feature:
instead of going to user's profile when you click on username in chat - to put it (username) into message box (where you write message).
can anyone help?

i know there was something like that for old versions of chat..

[wishtheend]

I guess I don't understand the question. Why would you want to take someone patiently reading or replying to a thread and snap them into the chatbox? Makes no sense. Maybe you should supply screenshots.

My chatbox looks exactly the same as chatbox full, only bigger. Doesn't yours?

Also keep in mind people hanging out in the chatbox will use a lot of server resources. Worse, they'll start posting less.

I think what he means (or at least what I hope he means, cause this is my question too) but to place the Active Users box that's in chatbox full (under the chat window) that displays the users currently in chat. I have my chatbox on it's own page, and would love to know how to add that to the front page of the forum so people can see "who's in chat".

[I.G.O.T.A.]

Anyone know how to change the color on the chatbox quick links menu? I can't see it.

[hype901]

GoDaddy's 4G hosting causes a long enough dateline delay between the web server and the database server that it puts shouts out of order. Had to uninstall this mod and move to a web IRC solution instead.

[Ozymandyus]

GoDaddy's 4G hosting causes a long enough dateline delay between the web server and the database server that it puts shouts out of order. Had to uninstall this mod and move to a web IRC solution instead.

...or perhaps you could move to a host with a better server solution?

[Masked Crusader]

Hey there.

I have a problem with my chatbox all of a sudden. Everyone else can submit shouts, but I cannot (the admin). When I click the "Message..." or "Search..." boxes, the text does not autoclear and I cannot enter in any text.

Any idea what is going wrong?

Thanks!

[Videx]

Hm. I saw a member enter "Message..." the other day and I thought it was a joke. May have been the same problem. But they didn't say anything and I haven't seen it myself. Have you tried it in different browsers?

[GameOverViper]

Are there images for this chatbox? I have the "remove text formatting" and "smilies" buttons missing an image.

Link - http://www.xbox360clans.net/forum.php

[Masked Crusader]

Hm. I saw a member enter "Message..." the other day and I thought it was a joke. May have been the same problem. But they didn't say anything and I haven't seen it myself. Have you tried it in different browsers?

Same thing in every browser.

I am the only usergroup with this problem...(Admin usergroup).

[Videx]

Same thing in every browser.

I am the only usergroup with this problem...(Admin usergroup).So you have no trouble posting as your regular member alter-ego?

Howabout a link and a test admin login then? I mean, I've never seen this issue before with this mod so there's only so much we can do from arm's reach.

[Bluefin221]

Having the same issue as this post: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=2350657&postcount=2490 Has this been covered before or anyone able to help?

[Ross L]

Are there images for this chatbox? I have the "remove text formatting" and "smilies" buttons missing an image.

Link - http://www.xbox360clans.net/forum.php

I've attached them to this post for you mate.

Having the same issue as this post: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=2350657&postcount=2490 Has this been covered before or anyone able to help?

Prince Edward has posted a fix for this: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?p=1977372#post1977372

The issue does stand on the Archive page still. I am looking into fixing that as we speak. If I find the solution I will post it up.

[Ross L]

To fix the archive box, find on line 569 of the vsa_chatbox template:-

<div class="blockhead" style="height:16px;padding-{vb:stylevar right}:{vb:math {vb:stylevar padding}/2-1};font-weight:bold">

Replace with:

<div class="blockhead" style="padding-{vb:stylevar right}:{vb:math {vb:stylevar padding}/2-1};font-weight:bold;height: 15px;">

[sybakaos]

There's a big flaw and that is that users can edit the javascript imposed character limit (by altering the source code of the page through your browser). I've just brought a site to its knees by entering 100 lines of 50000 words in chat. The only thing preventing more damage is the webserver timing out.

[I.G.O.T.A.]

I just updated to 4.2 and now the "Automatically add link to ChatBox Full to NavBar" is gone. How do I get that back?

[I.G.O.T.A.]

v3.1.8 - Jun 08. 2012.
-Fixed: NavBar link to CBFull missing in vB 4.2

To upgrade:
-Import XML, allow overwrite

This didn't work for either of my 4 sites. Any idea what else to look for?

[Slowpoked]

Hi, anyone tried to make a personal message system, as in inferno chat?

[Valter]

If you are missing smilies/remove format icons, download attached ZIP and extract icons to images/editor folder.

[Vick98]

If you are missing smilies/remove format icons, download attached ZIP and extract icons to images/editor folder.

Thank you for this update.

[iraqiboy90]

Im not sure if this has been mentioned before or not, but I have a weird problem with the alignment of the chatbox at the logout screen:

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/9959/outofline.png

The chatbox goes out of the forum border, and the entire forum shows up in this little chatbox

[Bluefin221]

I've attached them to this post for you mate.



Prince Edward has posted a fix for this: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?p=1977372#post1977372

The issue does stand on the Archive page still. I am looking into fixing that as we speak. If I find the solution I will post it up.

That is old code so it is completely different now, I tried the edits anyway however the problem persists on the index and archive page.

[Manoel J?nior]

Update?

[hohleweg]

Update? whats new?
Jo

[huskermax]

Update?

Update? whats new?
Jo

The version to download is the same one but it still tells me I have an update?

[paradoxx109]

For some reason the icons for removing text format and smilies are not showing. I uploaded the icons to my /editor/ path.

[Vick98]

For some reason the icons for removing text format and smilies are not showing. I uploaded the icons to my /editor/ path.

I'm still having the same issue.

[Jennifer2010]

Does anyone have a problem with the scroll bar automatically moving up? Every time I drag it to the bottom, when it refreshes, it moves the scroll bar up. It's incredibly annoying.

[dinslage]

very nice mod, thanks! it works fine for me but unfortunately im getting this error:


Warning: array_merge(): Argument #1 is not an array in [path]/includes/class_bootstrap.php(1419) : eval()'d code on line 22

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2012/09/20.png

[Videx]

Does anyone have a problem with the scroll bar automatically moving up? Every time I drag it to the bottom, when it refreshes, it moves the scroll bar up. It's incredibly annoying.No, I don't see that in Chrome. Try a few different browsers; try clearing your browser cache.

Warning: array_merge(): Argument #1 is not an array in [path]/includes/class_bootstrap.php(1419) : eval()'d code on line 22You should always first try the "Search this mod" box in the upper right on some specific part of the error. In this case you'll find this is likely a conflict with another mod, possibly one that needs updating.

[Ross L]

Is there anyway of adjusting the spacing between the top of the Chat box name section (image attached)? The red section is what I want to reduce.

[zonaenlinea]

integrate new contributions to VSA - ChatBox (AJAX)

[dinslage]

No, I don't see that in Chrome. Try a few different browsers; try clearing your browser cache.

You should always first try the "Search this mod" box in the upper right on some specific part of the error. In this case you'll find this is likely a conflict with another mod, possibly one that needs updating.

THank you very much...i checked the products and all are updated... and disabled everything except this.. I don?t know where else can i look
Where can i try "search this mod" ?

EDIT: Found it. Thank you very much. You were right and was a problem with other mod. Now looks fine :)

[ChiNa]

Why is the CHATBOX showing BBCODEs and color bbcodes? and how to fix it?


Chatbox Looking good, a few bugs in the Chatbox, but fixable!

[Videx]

Why is the CHATBOX showing BBCODEs and color bbcodes? and how to fix it?


Chatbox Looking good, a few bugs in the Chatbox, but fixable!
Link? (with test login if needed)


Have you tried it with several browsers?
Do all your users report the same issue?
What have you done to try to fix it so far?
Have you "searched this mod" for previous solutions?

[ChiNa]

Thanks for your reply, I figure out why this happend, I tried to look for a BBCODE or another ADDON on his forum, and I saw this one callsd Advanced BBCode Permissions (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=122942), and after disabling it the ChatBox worked perfectly!

So to members who have this addon, do not use it with the CHATBOX, you can find it here!

Good luck

[DFORMS]

Hey guys I'm having the same issue as Jennifer here (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=2366365&postcount=2558). The scroll bar automatically scrolls up every time I reload the page... It seems to be a conflict between two mods. When I deactivate the 'Post Thank You Hack' mod it stops doing it but I want to keep both mods. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.

[lapiervb]

Can somebody tell me what the latest update does?

[Hippy]

Hey guys I'm having the same issue as Jennifer here (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=2366365&postcount=2558). The scroll bar automatically scrolls up every time I reload the page... It seems to be a conflict between two mods. When I deactivate the 'Post Thank You Hack' mod it stops doing it but I want to keep both mods. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.

what , rather whos version are you using for the post thanks
I use both these mods on many forum I manage with out one issue..

[DFORMS]

Hi again Hippy! I am using:

7.83 Post Thank You Hack and 3.1.8 VSa - ChatBox.

[Hippy]

yes but I have one posted with ALL the fixes and forcehss has a couple posted...
and or the one from abe1's original post

poke the link in my sig about the post thanks mod.. youll see the version with all the fixes in it

[Budabing]

Installed and working fine vB4.2 however just cant seem which folder to install smilies and text formatting files. I made an editor folder in images and put the two files in there, but no go? Anyone assist?? Thanks to Valter for the Mod.

[wishtheend]

Anyone know to have the chatbox's active users displayed on the forum home? This would be perfect with a who's chatting box.

[DFORMS]

yes but I have one posted with ALL the fixes and forcehss has a couple posted...
and or the one from abe1's original post

poke the link in my sig about the post thanks mod.. youll see the version with all the fixes in it

Yes, I've installed this one 'post_thanks_ version_7.83+integrated-postbit_box-collapse.zip' and then used the code you gave me to fix the info under user name in postbit. Do I have to install any more fixes? I tought it was already included in the version I downloaded.

[lapiervb]

How about updating the OP so we know what this update does? PLEASE....

[YOODA230]

How to limit the number of smilies roe a message

[Hippy]

Yes, I've installed this one 'post_thanks_ version_7.83+integrated-postbit_box-collapse.zip' and then used the code you gave me to fix the info under user name in postbit. Do I have to install any more fixes? I tought it was already included in the version I downloaded.

that is all fixes to date ..
do you have the chat box on all pages..
I never did test or would recommend that (big time server load)

anyway let me know

[Hippy]

Installed and working fine vB4.2 however just cant seem which folder to install smilies and text formatting files. I made an editor folder in images and put the two files in there, but no go? Anyone assist?? Thanks to Valter for the Mod.
examples
smiles go int othe /styles/your style/images/editor/smilie.gif
default
images/editor/smilie.gif

[Budabing]

examples
smiles go int othe /styles/your style/images/editor/smilie.gif
default
images/editor/smilie.gif

Thanks Hippy, all good now :-)

[Disco_Dave]

I also have a problem with smilies, different than what has been mentioned though. Ours will not appear in the chatbox, has anyone any ideas?

Forgot to add they show ok in Chatbox full.

Dave

[DFORMS]

Hey Hippy, I have it installed on my vBa index page: http://quebec-gamer.ca and my forum homepage http://quebec-gamer.ca/forum. I can give you access to my admin account if you want to check it out. It's only a test board I am using before I design the real thing.

[JabirA]

How many CPU% does this chat require from your server guys?

When I disable it my CPU% goes to 5-10% when I enable the chat and like 20 ppl are using the chat it goes to 100%

[Hippy]

I also have a problem with smilies, different than what has been mentioned though. Ours will not appear in the chatbox, has anyone any ideas?

Forgot to add they show ok in Chatbox full.

Dave
I would have to see this..
weird
but I am sure I can figure it out



Hey Hippy, I have it installed on my vBa index page: http://quebec-gamer.ca and my forum homepage http://quebec-gamer.ca/forum. I can give you access to my admin account if you want to check it out. It's only a test board I am using before I design the real thing.


pm me details Ill peek..
How many CPU% does this chat require from your server guys?
When I disable it my CPU% goes to 5-10% when I enable the chat and like 20 ppl are using the chat it goes to 100%


they all use alot
but this one by far uses less resources as far as I can gather from testing

[Hippy]

did you guys having trouble with the chat .. did you check the settings in the options..
like
Reverse message order in ChatBox (newest at bottom)

[yesjayme]

I'm having a really weird problem. I updated my ChatBox and it works perfectly on my PC but it doesn't refresh when I'm using my iPad. I didn't have this problem with my previous ChatBox.

Any ideas?

[Videx]

How many CPU% does this chat require from your server guys?

When I disable it my CPU% goes to 5-10% when I enable the chat and like 20 ppl are using the chat it goes to 100%You could only make a measurement like this on your own server, so many of us can't say. But there's no doubt any chatbox can be a server hog with a few people using it, so that's why we've always warned people on shared servers to configure it as a shout box instead. Or use a hosted chatbox.

[n1kko]

Read your post earlier on fixing smilies, but they still seem to be broken. Any other ideas?

[Disco_Dave]

I would have to see this..
weird
but I am sure I can figure it out






pm me details Ill peek..





I'll send you a wee pm.

[JabirA]

they all use alot
but this one by far uses less resources as far as I can gather from testing

On how many users did you test it?

You could only make a measurement like this on your own server, so many of us can't say. But there's no doubt any chatbox can be a server hog with a few people using it, so that's why we've always warned people on shared servers to configure it as a shout box instead. Or use a hosted chatbox.

Using it as a shoutbox would even cost me more resources because everytime someone loads the homepage the chat loads with it.

What would you suggest for using a chatbox?

[Videx]

What would you suggest for using a chatbox?I doubt you'll find too many people in this thread using anything else. But as I recall there are a few hosted solutions out there - http://www.addonchat.com/ comes to mind.

I don't obsess about people loading forumhome once per visit to see my shout box. That's what a server is for. The important thing is to discourage them from hanging out in the box and worse - carrying on long conversations in it that would better be in a forum thread. More than one person has observed this behavior much to their disappointment.

[lapiervb]

How about updating the OP so we know what this update does? PLEASE....

WHAT HAS BEEN UPDATED?

[JabirA]

I doubt you'll find too many people in this thread using anything else. But as I recall there are a few hosted solutions out there - http://www.addonchat.com/ comes to mind.

I don't obsess about people loading forumhome once per visit to see my shout box. That's what a server is for. The important thing is to discourage them from hanging out in the box and worse - carrying on long conversations in it that would better be in a forum thread. More than one person has observed this behavior much to their disappointment.

Thank you.. I myself was thinking using IRC. But the security risks scares me..:(

[YOODA230]

How to limit the number of smilies for a message

[DFORMS]

Thank you Hippy I sent you a PM with the info.

[Videx]

How to limit the number of smilies for a messageAn interesting question; perhaps should be a Feature Request. But I can't imagine how you could really limit such a thing because smileys are after all only text.

The real answer probably has to do with your forum's rules. Our rule against spam would cover this and after a warning most members would stop.

[masterross]

Hi.

"Show ChatBox in selected forum only" doesnt work.
I set "Show ChatBox on pages (comma separated THIS_SCRIPT locations)Blank to show on all pages (not recommended because of server load)" to forumdisplay
and "Show ChatBox in templates (comma separated template names)" - blank

I specified "Show ChatBox in specific forum only?" but the chat is showing on all forumdisplay pages.

[Hippy]

How dumb is it to update your MOD and not tell us what it updates!!!! DUMB!!!

He goes out of his way to provide a FREE mod

so He forgot , Maybe busy with life.. :erm:

in his txt file with in the archive you would of seen this

v3.1.8 - Jun 08. 2012.
-Fixed: NavBar link to CBFull missing in vB 4.2

[Valter]

I've just attached zip with the images.
Forum marked mod as 'updated' automatically.

But nothing is updated regarding the code.

[trailertalk]

Any way to not have the chat box jump down to the last message when auto refreshing? If you are reading the previous messages and the box refreshes it takes you down to the new post.

Kind of frustrating.

[persianpros]

anyway for add a feature for sticky message ?

[Vick98]

I am getting two background colors. The top portion is black with a white bottom. How can I change the background color of this mod? Thank you for your help.

[thenamesgould]

My chatbox has just somehow erased all the messages in it. Does anybody know why this would be? And if there is any way of getting them back?

[Videx]

My chatbox has just somehow erased all the messages in it. Does anybody know why this would be? And if there is any way of getting them back?You might have the option set yourself. "Auto prune messages older than X hours - Set X (Blank to disable)". I am unaware of any way to retrieve pruned messages.

I just had to raise mine to 168 as things are slowing down.

[Nelson58]

Valter,

I know you are very busy. I suggested this once before. Some way of "paging" a user to the chatbox is a nice feature when you want to speak to someone on the forum r/t

Thanks.

Nelson
www.Hobby-Machinist.com

[DFORMS]

I installed an FR language pack on my board. Any idea how I can fix the post date?

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/

Thank you!

[wishtheend]

Feature request, or if someone just has the know-how..
Is there anyway to have the "current users" that show who's in the full size chat to be displayed on the forum home? I only use the full size chat which is on it's own page, and this would be perfect with a "who's chatting" box on the front page of the forum.

[lapiervb]

Is anybody having issues with the IPAD and the chatbox since the IPAD OS update two weeks ago? I have to manually refresh the chatbox since the update.

[JetLee]

Is anybody having issues with the IPAD and the chatbox since the IPAD OS update two weeks ago? I have to manually refresh the chatbox since the update.

My Safari users are reporting the same thing. They're not happy.

Valter? Pretty please?

[Fulla]

How do you get this to also show above ALL forums?

Currently it;s only on the hime page & 1 specific forum you can pick.

I want it above them ALL!!!

[ohadpartuck]

Is there any way to export the chat history quickly?

[ohadpartuck]

is there anyway to control the number of rows per page displayed ?

[Gary_Oak]

How do you add the optional images to the chatbox itself? I download them and all, but how do I actually ADD them?

[L0pht]

vbSeo can not work with VSa ChatBox ?

[armthehomeless1]

My Safari users are reporting the same thing. They're not happy.

Valter? Pretty please?

Yes, some of my users are reporting the same. Any update?

[Videx]

Is anybody having issues with the IPAD and the chatbox since the IPAD OS update two weeks ago? I have to manually refresh the chatbox since the update.If only one browser in one OS is having the trouble, then you should probably be writing to them. I think it might be unfair to expect Valter to fix the ipad OS/browser.

At the very least you guys need to try many different browsers and report the results. Also don't forget to test from your regular member account, as admin permissions can affect results.

[armthehomeless1]

If only one browser in one OS is having the trouble, then you should probably be writing to them. I think it might be unfair to expect Valter to fix the ipad OS/browser.

Tell that to all the web developers who code for all the different browsers 'issues'! Haha

I don't think we were expecting him to fix it...moreso asking if it was a simple fix.

[xXSiCkXx]

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/
How can I fix this ?

[Videx]

http://imageshack.us/a/img72/5327/22921596.jpg
How can I fix this ?The missing images? Hover your cursor to see where they should be then verify they are there. Note there's a second download of images if you need them. Also you can 'search this thread' (look to the upper right) to find lots of previous info on missing images.

[xXSiCkXx]

The missing images? Hover your cursor to see where they should be then verify they are there. Note there's a second download of images if you need them. Also you can 'search this thread' (look to the upper right) to find lots of previous info on missing images.
Sry, had my Brain [OFF]

[akademikper]

Thanks for this mode.

"Show ChatBox on pages (comma separated THIS_SCRIPT locations)" Example i want to show search.php page, but i don't know search.php's THIS_SCRIPT location. How can i find other page's "location".

[kalvin97gagt]

Users are getting unknown protocol javascript:void(0)
when trying to use the drop down for changing colors. I have no issues on any browser but I am admin on the site. I have tried creating a regular account for myself and my color drop down works just fine but all ofthe other users cannot get the colors working using IE8 and 9, FireFox and Chrome.

Any suggestions?

[Mechanixtrg]

I installed an FR language pack on my board. Any idea how I can fix the post date?

http://quebec-gamer.ca/images/chatbox_demo.jpg

Thank you!

Same here!

[Valter]

Edit your language > make 'locale' field blank.

[channelfuse]

Valter: Love the plugin, but I've made a modification. I don't want to post it without your permission or you can include it in your next release.

I added the ability for CB moderators to do /sticky and /unstick. This allows them to set a message at the top of the CB like this:
[Announcement] Username: This is an announcement.

It supports URLs and HTML/bb code. I edited a bit in the XML file, so it'd be easier to attach the whole thing than to paste the bits and pieces I added/edited.

[wishtheend]

Still would love help from anyone who might know how to get the User list displayed on the full or archive page to be placeable on the forum home. I think I can see where in the code the script runs to build the user list, but it would be far more useful if I could place that somewhere else on the forum to show who's currently in the chat.

[Mechanixtrg]

Edit your language > make 'locale' field blank.

But that broke all dates in forum.

Example: %24/%10/%2012, %01:%Oct

[Valter]

Remove percent signs from time/date options in ACP?

[ringnews24]

This chatbox looks fantastic on my forum, but is there a way to add more than 1 chatroom? I need two chatrooms.

[dagg929]

Any way I can remove some of the buttons from this, such as the remove text formatting button? It's huge and stretched on my site.
www.totalpunishmentgaming.com

Any help is appreciated.

[NetSonix]

Hello,

how can i add the Chatbox in the forum sidebar? I use vBulletin 4.2.0 Patch Level 3.

Thanks.

[Videx]

how can i add the Chatbox in the forum sidebar?There has been some discussion about this earlier in the thread, so you may turn up a solution with some searching. But to me it seems a pretty bad idea, as a single sentence of text could push off everything else. You'll have a chatbox with one chat in it. Don't forget not everyone is viewing with a big screen high-resolution monitor.

Also don't forget if you're on a shared server you probably can't use this as a chatbox anyway.

[ouuups]

How can I change default text color?

[huskermax]

Suddenly my chatbox is acting screwy, posts are showing up out of order, I post and it might show up ahead of five posts that were there before I even started typing.

I have not added anything to my board in a while and this just started the other day.

After a search I found this post. I am having the same issue. I have a dedicated server it is an amazon cloud server. Our server guy has made several changes to fix this and it still it posting in the chatbox out of order. Is there something on the server end we could be missing?

I guess What is it that reserve that spot for your post? Does it hold the spot once you start to type or once you hit submit button? So if 4 people hit submit all at the same time how does it go about putting those posts in order?

With that info my server guy can dig in and see what our issues is.

[akademikper]

Hello how can i block the chat ban list for the members. Anybody knows :)

edit..

ok i found it : https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=2354575&postcount=2512

[adonato]

The add-ons is excellent, however I have a little problem.
For example when no-body is log-in in my forum www.foromarchiquita.com.ar (that for this moment it is for testing only) and you have the URL for the chatbox It will show an strange emoticons page: http://www.foromarchiquita.com.ar/Foro/misc.php?do=cchatbox

Could anyone know how to change the destination of the url if the user is not loged-in my forum?

Thank you.
And excellent add-ons.

[Videx]

Could anyone know how to change the destination of the url if the user is not loged-in my forum?The smilies page shows when an 'unknown error' occurs. The solution isn't to change a url, the solution is to figure out what the error actually is and fix it. Personally, I wouldn't worry about it until the forum is open and functioning. For one thing, at that point if nobody is logged in then nobody will see an error.

[lockdown6435]

My Shoutbox is not usable by everyone. Some people are able to use it, but others are not. I for example can not use it, and by that I mean I can click on "Message" but nothing happens. I can't edit nor submit any content. Any ideas on the issue?

[Videx]

My Shoutbox is not usable by everyone. Some people are able to use it, but others are not. I for example can not use it, and by that I mean I can click on "Message" but nothing happens. I can't edit nor submit any content. Any ideas on the issue?When reporting a problem like this, always try several browsers (at least IE, Firefox, Chrome, Safari) and tell us which work if any. Then give us the url so we can try it - and either enable Guests or give us a test login.

[I.G.O.T.A.]

Has anyone added sounds to this chat yet?

[Bob_R]

I've attached a screenshot.

See along the bottom of the chatbox there is text.

Used to be graphics. A smiley face for and some sort of funky AA graphic symbol for Remove Text Formatting.

What do I do to get it back. Put it a new skin so it seems to have disappeared.

Thanks.

[Detay]

Thank you. I installed with my work.

[Detay]

I sent this message in error.

[TalkDisneyChann]

everytime i try and import the xml as a product, i get the page cannot be displayed.

[K4GAP]

I've clicked through 20 or 30 pages looking for an answer to the following question:

How can I change the text color for both the entry block and display block?

I'm running 4.2 on a custom dark theme.

[K4GAP]

There has been some discussion about this earlier in the thread, so you may turn up a solution with some searching. But to me it seems a pretty bad idea, as a single sentence of text could push off everything else. You'll have a chatbox with one chat in it. Don't forget not everyone is viewing with a big screen high-resolution monitor.

Also don't forget if you're on a shared server you probably can't use this as a chatbox anyway.

That's why vertical shout boxes use text wrap. I used vertical shout boxes for years on E107 with no complaints back when the most common resolution was 800x600 and all on a shared server. Who can afford a dedicated server anyway?

[tafische]

Is there a way to allow members of secondary groups access to chat when their primary group has been restricted?

[K4GAP]

I've clicked through 20 or 30 pages looking for an answer to the following question:

How can I change the text color for both the entry block and display block?

I'm running 4.2 on a custom dark theme.

Have any of you end users had any luck changing either the text or background color of the message area?

[innova]

Is anybody having issues with the IPAD and the chatbox since the IPAD OS update two weeks ago? I have to manually refresh the chatbox since the update.

Having this issue as well.

FYI, Chrome for iPad works fine.

[K4GAP]

DISREGARD ...... ADDON REMOVED

Have any of you end users had any luck changing either the text or background color of the message area?

[garethsp]

thanks buddy i like it

[Big Engine]

I'd like to change the background color of the chatbox to a light gray because some of the text colors are hard to see on white, is that possible ?

[Taev]

I'd like to change the background color of the chatbox to a light gray because some of the text colors are hard to see on white, is that possible ?
Just change the respective stylevar of your style(s); alternatively you can change the background color reference in the template (vsa_chatbox). As I wanted to have another stylevar's background value, I made use of option two

[Videx]

Just change the respective stylevar of your style(s); alternatively you can change the background color reference in the template (vsa_chatbox). As I wanted to have another stylevar's background value, I made use of option twoChanging colors is a frequent question, so it would really be nice if one of you could make a quick FAQ geared toward beginners (starting with how to open the AdminCP).

[Big Engine]

Just change the respective stylevar of your style(s)

This is what I want to do, but I haven't figured out which one it is...

I'm using VB 4.2.0 pl3 and the style is based on the basic Vbulletin blue.

Would it be in here ?

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2012/12/1.jpg

[Taev]

This is what I want to do, but I haven't figured out which one it is...

I'm using VB 4.2.0 pl3 and the style is based on the basic Vbulletin blue.

Would it be in here ?



The relevant stylevar is the "editor_background", here's the quote from the template:

<div class="blockrow" id="vsacb_messagearea" style="background-color:{vb:stylevar editor_background.backgroundColor} ...


@Videx; maybe Valter could provide :D

[Big Engine]

The relevant stylevar is the "editor_background", here's the quote from the template:




@Videx; maybe Valter could provide :D

Sweet, I got it...

Thank you very much.

[marcellhernande]

Simple and functional! Great!

[deltahawk5]

What are the anti-spam options for this mod? I can't seem to find any.

I'd like to limit the amount of messages/time.

[Mikhael_]

Is there any way of adding text: "This chatbox is not for asking questions, it is for small chat only" somewhere in the area of chatbox?

Hi to all.. I'm looking for to do the same things. I searched and I found the Diablotic post but I didn't read any answer...

I tried to change the text in vsacb_chatbox_note but it doesn't seems to work..

EDIT: I have the last version 3.1.8

How can do it please?

Thanks in advance!

[whitey10tc]

Hi to all.. I'm looking for to do the same things. I searched and I found the Diablotic post but I didn't read any answer...

I tried to change the text in vsacb_chatbox_note but it doesn't seems to work..

EDIT: I have the last version 3.1.8

How can do it please?

Thanks in advance!
The only way I found to do this was search in phrases for "chatBox" and ad to that phrase, it will display in the top bar above the chatbox next to the words chatbox.

[Mikhael_]

The only way I found to do this was search in phrases for "chatBox" and ad to that phrase, it will display in the top bar above the chatbox next to the words chatbox.

Thanks!, in that case all the text is a button but it's no important.. I thinked that the menu would appear at the end of text.. instead it is always at beginning :) great! :up:

[naveeid]

i like that , its great

[macroforum]

Thanks!
Finally i have Chatbox in my CMS home page!
Antonio

when the chatbox is displayed in the forum - for example, under the navbar, you can put your browser to view the source code of the page.

You will have to find where the code begins with the chatbox and then stops

Example: When I start the chatbox code like this:


<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" width="100%" style="text-align:left;"><tr><td><br />

<div class="blockhead" style="height:16px;padding-right:4px;font-weight:bold">
<span style="float:right;">
<a class="collapse" style="margin-left:15px;position:static" id="collapse_vsacb_boxswitch" href="javascript:void(0);"><img src="http://www....de" alt="" border="0" /></a>
</span>
<div class="popupmenu" style="float:left;">
<a href="javascript://" class="popupctrl">ChatBox&nbsp;</a>

and ends with:


VSacb_readCookies();
VSacb_getMessages();



-->
</script>

[magic74]

Great chat, just one question - how can I add a beep when a new message is posted?

[Videx]

Great chat, just one question - how can I add a beep when a new message is posted?Buried way back in the thread someone actually figured that out. But it was a lengthy kluge and it was probably on a dedicated server. This mod was just never designed as a full feature chat solution.

There are a few around though ($). Try Dragonbyte: http://www.dragonbyte-tech.com/vbecommerce.php?do=product&productid=2

[magic74]

Dragonbyte crashed the site. The chat is perfect as it is.

The beep solution must be simple. Just adding ASCII-code "7" before the message will be posted.

[210665]

Hello

How can I unlock and guests for the VSA chatbox.
Guests can now see the chatbox but not write.

Thank you

[c.c.]

How do I change the default color from black to white. My site's background is black and I can't see anywhere where I can change the default color. Any help is greatly appreciated.

[elfenny]

I have a problem ... In the user list appear online demaciados me almost all visitors and file viewing chatbox. The chatbox only you can see who has more than one comment in the forum.

Leave a picture ...

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2013/01/14.png

know how I can fix this?

[Valter]

Just don't worry about that.

[Big Engine]

Anyone know if I can remove the white text font ? It doesn't actually say "white" anywhere in the "Colors available in drop-down menu" but it's there as a option in the little drop box when you click it to choose a color.

Not that it's really a big deal.

[marccap]

Any idea how to space out the messages in the chatbox and they look squashed?

[eRocK]

Very nice plug in I am currently using it on :

http://OpticalGaming.net

Thank you =]

[QSTR]

Hello,

I have a problem with date, any solution?
/edit/
fixed. - changed date values in configuration

[Bruce1984]

Awesome mod! I am looking to get this working on the portal page of vBadvanced and not on any other page. There were instructions on how to do it, which I have followed to the letter, however it still does not display. Some others mentioned it might have something to do with how vB changed the last couple of releases? Unfortunately, the person who made the instructions hasn't been online in months, so I'm hoping someone here can help?

So basically what I'm looking for is to have the Chatbox (only) on the vBadvanced home/portal page.

- vBulletin® Version 4.2.0
- vBadvanced CMPS v4.2.1

Thanks in advance!

[ndahiya]

Valter,

Would it be possible to show the Who's in chat list on the right of the chatbox rather than below?

Thanks
ndahiya

[Gary_Oak]

Hi Valter,

Is it possible to make the /forum.php chat larger/adjust the size in any way? It would really be better for some communities to have an editable size for the main-page chat in case they want it larger or smaller.
Thanks, Gary

[Jeromedia603]

I had this be the first message in the chatbox

Warning: array_merge() [function.array-merge]: Argument #1 is not an array in [path]/includes/class_bootstrap.php(1419) : eval()'d code on line 68

Suggestions?

[c.c.]

Anyone having problems with the default color in IE. It's strange in other browsers it's white, but under IE it's dark grey?

[Amaury]

If I leave the date and time format boxes blank, I'm assuming it will use the date and time format set in the Admin CP?

Also, what controls the styling? The style variables under the Editor category or does it have its own individual style variables?

[JustAskJulie]

Is there a demo of this somewhere?

[I.G.O.T.A.]

Anyway to make this chat float like at the bottom of the screen like on facebook. You can look and scroll and still post and not miss anything.

[bradensmith]

I'm having problems installing.. I uploaded the file in my products. Then when I try and find it under the options tab, it isn't there..

? Am I missing something?

Sorry, Noob..

[Videx]

DJ's "How To Install Modifications (Mods/Hacks)" for Beginners
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=201864

[bradensmith]

^ I read that.

I ended up having to import it manual by placing it in my xml folder and directing it to it.

It installed, but now I don't have a different template associated with it. I wanted to have it use a dif one so I could change font/bg settings and whatnot.

Everytime I try and upload it, it stops at 80% and redirects me to an error page like I don't have connection to the internet almost.

[Loki12]

I get some broken images:

http://oi47.tinypic.com/m73msz.jpg

Any idea how to fix it? :(

[Loki12]

I get some broken images:

http://oi47.tinypic.com/m73msz.jpg

Any idea how to fix it? :(

Nevermind, fixed ;)

[mikejaxon]

Could someone possibly please help me.


I currently have this product installed on my forums with the most current version. I have read several times in the thread that the default text color will be the first one in the ACP.

Well that is not the case here are the screen shots to show you:

My ACP:

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn209/mikejaxon/acp_zps97f9b462.png

The default grey still shows up on the forums as I want White to be my default and only color, as shown below:

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn209/mikejaxon/chatcolor_zps7ab642a5.png

Is there somewhere in the code i can get rid of the grey?

Here is a link to the forum to see for yourself www.apoxgaming.com

Any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you.

[elfenny]

I have a problem ...

When publishing images huge, deformed forum. I limit the size of images or I can put a warning not to publish large images

[Videx]

I have a problem ...

When publishing images huge, deformed forum. I limit the size of images or I can put a warning not to publish large imagesYes obviously if you allow images it can screw things up. Just use the option "Banned BB Tags" and add "img".

[Drucifer]

I run a baseball forum, and I make a game thread for each game.

How do I add the ChatBox to the top or bottom of the daily game thread. Can be in all game threads, but only to threads in the game sub-forum.

Mets Paradise (http://www.metsparadise.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?27-Mets-Game-Day-Forum)

[blackwolf76]

^ I read that.

I ended up having to import it manual by placing it in my xml folder and directing it to it.

It installed, but now I don't have a different template associated with it. I wanted to have it use a dif one so I could change font/bg settings and whatnot.

Everytime I try and upload it, it stops at 80% and redirects me to an error page like I don't have connection to the internet almost.

I have the same problem, I'm not install, hangs at 80% and then by mistake. Were you able to install it or you gave up?

[Ross L]

Has anyone managed to work a way around the iOS 6 issue where the chatbox doesn't refresh while using the Safari Browser? Seems to affect all phones bar the iPhone 5. It is related to Apple deciding it would be a good idea to cache AJAX POST/GET.

[Disco_Dave]

We seem to have lost our chatbox, everything is showing in our ACP but the chatbox isn't there would anyone have any ideas?

[deltahawk5]

Three questions.

How can we make the chatbox fit above our forumlist when we're using the sidebar feature? Has anyone managed to figure this out? We'd like it much like the MGCChatbox

How can we change the color background of the text input box? Our forum default font is white, due to the fact we use a dark background.

And last but not least, any way to force the chatbox to load at the last message, not the middle of the message list?

[Amaury]

How can we change the color background of the text input box? Our forum default font is white, due to the fact we use a dark background.

editor_background controls that, but you probably don't want to change your editor box background, too.

Go into your vsa_chatbox template.

Search for this:
<div class="blockrow" id="vsacb_messagearea" style="background-color:{vb:stylevarChange the StyleVar that follows {vb:stylevar from editor_background to formrow_background and then formrow_background will control the background there.

You can use any StyleVar; I just chose formrow_background for mine since it is like a form.

[LadyBeth]

Hi, is there a plan to support vB 5?

[Beezilbub]

Can anyone point me to some info that shows what templates I need to modify in order to place the chatbox on pages like the new posts search results or within the forums and subforums? I've some searches but haven't been able to find any information yet.

[Amaury]

Can anyone point me to some info that shows what templates I need to modify in order to place the chatbox on pages like the new posts search results or within the forums and subforums? I've some searches but haven't been able to find any information yet.

That can be done via its options.

[Beezilbub]

I believe the options you are referring to puts the chatbox on a specific forum page. What I want is to have it appear at the top of each forum section. It's the show chatbox in templates option that I need more info on. I'd like to have it appear at the top of each forum section page and at the top of new posts searches.

I'm sure I can figure out which templates need to be added with some experimentation but I was hoping to save myself a little time if anyone knows the specific templates that need to be modified and added to the show chatbox in templates option.

[Dennis B]

Hi, is there a plan to support vB 5?Wondering the same over here...

[ScratchMang]

OK,

Been searching high and low. I managed to get the Text Display area changed from the Default WHITE to the same as the forums. However the Text Entry Field is still white, and the Default text Entry color is also White. (Difficult to read to say the least)

There's been reference to changing one thing or another in the templates, or style manager, but nothing really straight forward to follow for those of us who are not very literate on how all the templates, Style Sheets and variables all interrelate.

All I would like to do is either get the Default Text Entry colour changed (ie: the colour used when typing) from White to something else, Black? Salmon maybe? Anything that can be read other than White on White :P

Thanks in advance....

[ScratchMang]

Found it...

Took a while, way WAY back on like page 28 or so. But this seems to do the trick for changing the text input field without messing with the rest of the forum...

Excellent MOD




To each their own! Perhaps Valter can add an input field in ACP for optional text that goes between the name and the message. Just my $.02.

Someone sent me a private message on how to change the bg color of the input box, so I'll just say it here.
Replacing
color:{vb:raw vsacb_colorfirst}"
with
color:{vb:raw vsacb_colorfirst};background-color:#fff"
in the vsa_chatbox_input template will make it white (as you can see by the #fff). Just change the hex code to whatever color you wish. Be careful in the color you choose though because the color of the text is variable depending on what color you're typing in. You can make that static though by changing the variable which is right before this text under "color:".

[Divvy]

Hello guys, great mod you have here!

Can someone please teach me how can I translate the language?
I cant find the phrases anywhere...

Thanks!

[Wolver2]

I am having a problem anonymizing the posted links on the chat. I try to use anonym.to to hide the referrer.

I tried adding the code into all templae files of the vsa_chat but still Its showing sometimes and when I scroll its functions disappears. I am unsure what is happening.. comes and vanishes lol.

Hopefully someone can help with a way to blank the referrer of urls posted in the chat, maybe @valter :)

[adonato]

This is excellent, but how to do in my forum page that the Unregistered/Not Logged can chat with anyone? because my problem is that all Unregistered/Not Logged must be logged in the page for chatting and I want to anyone can chat.

[Slipperyduck]

I've scanned through about 40 pages and the search this mod doesn't help with small searches.

I want to see if there is a way to drop the *username when doing a /me
The Username is already there in the chatbox as the speaker, the /me *username addition is messy IMHO so I want to remove it.... I'll start looking at the coding now and if I can figure it out I'll post it here.

[Slipperyduck]

OK,

I've seen a lot of requests for Widget style for CMS or Home Page here and I couldn't find a solution in these threads, so I went off with my limited knowledge and created my own solution.
ie. I want the VSA Chatbox to load on my CMS landing screen for my site as well as the index of forum.

How to do this. There are a number of steps, be patient, it works (at least for me)

Basically, the process is to quasi-create your own mod. ie. Create a .php file, a template in the style manager and lastly create a widget.
Lastly to go to the VSA Chatbox options and tell it that it is allowed to run on your page/template combo.

Here is how I did mine, feel free to use it/modify it to meet your demands.
Thanks to the work of user "Lynne" for the below thread that simplified the process.
see: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=228112

*note, the chatbox display is exactly how it's displayed on your forum, in other words, the dimensions of the chatbox are the same inside your widget(which are the dimensions set in the vsa chatbox options), therefore this is not ideal for side-widgets. Or to be fair, this is a 'cheat' on the system just to display the box.

First off, create a .php file I called mine chattybox.php and uploaded this to the root of my forum
NEW .PHP FILE "chattybox.php"

<?php

// ####################### SET PHP ENVIRONMENT ###########################
error_reporting(E_ALL & ~E_NOTICE);

// #################### DEFINE IMPORTANT CONSTANTS #######################
// ########### IN MY CASE chattybox which is the .php filename ###########

define('THIS_SCRIPT', 'chattybox');
define('CSRF_PROTECTION', true);
// change this depending on your filename

// ################### PRE-CACHE TEMPLATES AND DATA ######################
// get special phrase groups
$phrasegroups = array();

// get special data templates from the datastore
$specialtemplates = array();

// ########### NOTE the case-sensitive template name MYCHATBOX ###########
// pre-cache templates used by all actions
$globaltemplates = array('MYCHATBOX',
);

// pre-cache templates used by specific actions
$actiontemplates = array();

// ######################### REQUIRE BACK-END ############################
// if your page is outside of your normal vb forums directory, you should change directories by uncommenting the next line
// chdir ('/path/to/your/forums');
require_once('./global.php');

// ################################################## #####################
// ######################## START MAIN SCRIPT ############################
// ################################################## #####################

$navbits = construct_navbits(array('' => 'Grrr Chatbox'));
$navbar = render_navbar_template($navbits);

// ###### YOUR CUSTOM CODE GOES HERE #####
$pagetitle = 'The Infamous GRRR Chatbox';

// ###### NOW YOUR TEMPLATE IS BEING RENDERED ######

$templater = vB_Template::create('MYCHATBOX');
$templater->register_page_templates();
$templater->register('navbar', $navbar);
$templater->register('pagetitle', $pagetitle);
print_output($templater->render());

?>




Next, I needed to create the MYCHATBOX template, Admin->Styles & Templates->Style Manager Click the drop_down and choose [Add New Template]
Title: MYCHATBOX
Template window you paste the below code. *Note the {vb:raw vsachatbox} between body clamps.

NEW STYLEVAR: "MYCHATBOX"

{vb:stylevar htmldoctype}
<html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" dir="{vb:stylevar textdirection}" lang="{vb:stylevar languagecode}" id="vbulletin_html">
<head>
<title>{vb:raw vboptions.bbtitle} - {vb:raw pagetitle}</title>
{vb:raw headinclude}
{vb:raw headinclude_bottom}
</head>
<body>
{vb:raw vsachatbox}
</body>
</html>



Now that I have the 'mod' created, I will now CALL this mod from an iframe from a StaticHTML Widget.
Go to Admin->vBulletin CMS->Widgets, scroll to the bottom and click on [create new widget]

For Widget type, choose [Static HTML]
For Title choose Chatbox (or anything you like), same thing with description... now click on [SAVE]

This will take you back to the list of Widgets, look on the right-hand-side of your newly created widget "Chatbox" and you will see a [configure] hyperlink, click on that.
This will open the physical code insertion dialogue.
See the code below for how I inserted my chatbox quasi-'mod' as an iframe.


STATIC HTML WIDGET:
<iframe src="./chattybox.php" name="frame1" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" height = "440" width = "100%">
</iframe>



This is all well and good, we've created the page, the template that tells the page what to do and now a Widget that displays this page, VSA however has some display-type security as in you need to explicetly tell it which pages and templates it can display on, this is good for you and your server.
**Note if you don't change the Show ChatBox on pages/Templates, they will never display
Go to Admin->Settings->Options->VsaChatBox and click [EDIT]

The second option, which by default (i think) is set to [ index ]
[Show ChatBox on pages (comma separated THIS_SCRIPT locations)]
[Blank to show on all pages (not recommended because of server load)]
This option you want to modify by adding your newly create page to the list of display approved pages.
If you followed these instructions to the letter, then your options will change to:

index,chattybox


The third option, which approves the templates you want to add your newly created temaplte:

FORUMHOME,MYCHATBOX


LAST STEP - WOOHOOOOO !
Ok, so we've set everything up, display permissions and all, it's time to show that Widget on your CMS.
In my case, I did the following:

Admin-->vBulletin CMS-->Layout Manager
I wanted it on my "HOME" layout, so with EDIT remaining in the Drop_down, I clicked on [GO] button the on line associated with Home.

This shows the GRID layout of my HOME, with a list of my available widgets, one of which is the newly crated "Chatbox", I click that and then the [>] arrow to add it to the layout, then move it around to where I wanted it, lastly clicking on [SAVE]

THATS IT!

Loaded up the CMS home page and voila the Chatbox is there in all it's glory.

I hope this works for you too.

--The Duck

[GamerPerfection]

Can anyone tell me why the chat box (and the VSa Advanced Forum Statistics) fails to load if I visit my site without the 'www'.

http://www.gamerperfection.com - both load fine (chat box is hidden to non-members)

http://gamerperfection.com - the content on both don't load.

[Xcenovis]

can we change the colour of the chatbox background ? from white to something different?

[GamerPerfection]

can we change the colour of the chatbox background ? from white to something different?

Yes via the style var : editor_background. However this may change other backgrounds too so double check when you do it.

[FTG LIQUID CL]

Would there be away to add a pm notification to the chat box kinda like the new thread and post notification.Maybe this would be something to add to the vsa chat box add on. I know DBtech chat box has this feature but I like th VSa chat box much better.

[Mysterious Ride]

Is there any way to get this chat to allow guest to post messages? I've checked the permission to make sure that it wan't denying the guest usergroup, and guest can see the chat, but still they can't post messages.

[ozzy47]

For all of you wanting the active users showing up on other places other than Full Chatbox, see this post, https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=297725

[Mysterious Ride]

I still need help, is there something I can change that will let guest post into the chat?

[doogie88]

How do I make it show on top of all forums? I don't understand the instructions.

[Mysterious Ride]

ACP ---> Options ---> VSa - ChatBox

Change the fifth option down Position on page (Disable if you add ChatBox manually in templates) and you can select where you want it. Either Below Navbar, Below Forum, or Above Footer.

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Help still needed from my previous post above.

[doogie88]

ACP ---> Options ---> VSa - ChatBox

Change the fifth option down Position on page (Disable if you add ChatBox manually in templates) and you can select where you want it. Either Below Navbar, Below Forum, or Above Footer.

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Help still needed from my previous post above.

I don't mind where it is. I want it on all forums. Right now it's only on main index. But when you enter a forum, it's gone.
Thanks.

[Mysterious Ride]

Sorry, I thought you just meant moving it. I just read some posts on how to do it, but how its explained I can't figure out how to do it. I tried and it didn't work.

[zzSQL]

Oh man! I love this!

All you do is import it as an XML product and configure it as you like it.
It automagically appears on your VBulletin default page or whichever forum you specify!

How cool is that?

Kudos to the developers for this awesomeness!

Greg

[doogie88]

How do you add it to additional forums?

[jancarlo]

how come I can not see it the dates and at the hour?






sorry, I solved it by reading this post (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=2302641&postcount=2224), thanks and greetings :D

[Mikhael_]

Hi to all ... I must deny to write in the chat if the user has less than 10 post. I didn't find an option for this. Is it possible? I don't want change product only for this.. so I will be happy to find it in this chat.

Any idea?

Thanks in advance

[Videx]

Hi to all ... I must deny to write in the chat if the user has less than 10 post. I didn't find an option for this. Is it possible? I don't want change product only for this.. so I will be happy to find it in this chat.

Any idea?

Thanks in advanceThere is a setting "Usergroups able to view ChatBox but not post messages". Not exactly what you want, but the fact is if you're going to start making these types of distinctions for many things then you're going to have to create a separate "Members" user group and only promote Registered Users to it after they get 10 posts.

[Mikhael_]

There is a setting "Usergroups able to view ChatBox but not post messages". Not exactly what you want, but the fact is if you're going to start making these types of distinctions for many things then you're going to have to create a separate "Members" user group and only promote Registered Users to it after they get 10 posts.

Hi Videx, you are right but I don't think is possible to do this distinctions not with an automation. Unfortunately I thinking to change product...

I hope that Valter will can do an upgrade for implement it, this will be great! :)

[Impromptu]

All installed fine, have selected it to be in 1 forum only, which is fine. However it still displays on my main page.

Can I get rid of this, so the only place you can see the chatbox is on the forum I specify in the settings?

Sorry if this has been asked before.

This is a year old bump, but is there a way that the chat can be removed from the home page? I want it in forumdisplay which it is showing but for some reason it is not showing on threads.

The not showing on thread is not important but would be nice if I can have a solution, but it's more of removing it on the home page.

Thanks

[Videx]

Hi Videx, you are right but I don't think is possible to do this distinctions not with an automation. Yes it is, it uses the "promotion" system. Simply elevate a "Registered User" to a "Member" when they get 10 posts.

usergroups>promotions>Add new promotion
Mine are set to:
type: primary
strategy: posts
reutation level: 1000
Days Registered: 3000
Posts: 5

After this runs (or you can run it manually in Scheduled Tasks) and all your existing members get promoted, then go to the chatbox options and set the unpromoted (and etc.) Registered users so they can view but not post.

Like I said, it's a bit of work but with today's spammers this simple promotion becomes very useful for a lot of things besides the chatbox. e.g. Keeping spammers from posting in our Classifieds.

[Videx]

This is a year old bump, but is there a way that the chat can be removed from the home page? I want it in forumdisplay which it is showing but for some reason it is not showing on threads.

The not showing on thread is not important but would be nice if I can have a solution, but it's more of removing it on the home page.

ThanksI try to never respond when I don't know the answer, but if this is really a long bump I'll have a go...

Have you tried experimenting with the "Show Chatbox in templates" option (and "Show Chatbox on pages")? Open up a list of templates in one window and chatbox options in one and your forum in a third and start changing this setting until you find one that works the way you want. Then come back and let us know!

[Tariq Waheed]

The background is white in the chat box how do I change the color background in the chat box?

[GamerPerfection]

The background is white in the chat box how do I change the color background in the chat box?

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=2414195&postcount=2706

[Chadi]

Is there a way to set alternating row bg colors?

[Ev3000]

Good day! And you can do that when you click on the user name, it automatically added into the response? Now when you click on the user name is redirected to a profile.

[Videx]

Good day! And you can do that when you click on the user name, it automatically added into the response? Now when you click on the user name is redirected to a profile.A good idea for a Feature Request. Currently it's even hard to copy a name because if you miss you get spirited away to the profile.

Clicking on a name adds "@thatname: " to the reply box.

[silvermerc]

Okay so the background isnt changing when we do it in style var > editor bg.
Plus we seem to be getting 2 showing on the forum? only one works mind...

[xskillzx]

Hello, how can I change the default text color?

[Ckidd25]

Hey,

I'm having a hard time downloading this, could anyone do it for me?

[OUTL4W]

is there a way so when new threads/post are made, they then show up in shoutbox as a clickable url?

[HerbToken]

I upload the XML file and literally nothing appears on my forum.

[Videx]

I upload the XML file and literally nothing appears on my forum.If you simply upload the xml file then that's exactly what would happen - nothing.

First you have to read the entire thread - or at least the last few pages - to see if the mod even works with your version of vb. Then you must carefully read and follow the installation instructions.

If you aren't familiar with installing mods, try https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=201864

[kappeGF]

great work thanks for mod!

how to show chatbox in a specific thread?

[It's Damn Real!]

How can I have this chat show ONLY in a specific (private) forum? I want to use this for my moderators and only for my moderators — not for the public forum.

When "Show ChatBox in specific forum only?" is set to the forum I want this displayed on, the ChatBox still views everywhere.

[It's Damn Real!]

Scratch that — had to exclude by UserGroup. All good now. Next time read the full options list, It's Damn Real!...

[shakir1401]

frinds i need a chat box so badly that i have tried many but none of them worked at all.i tried this too but it keeps showing a message "loading".
screenshot is being attached,any suggestion plz?.

[t-j]

Is is possible to add a 2nd version of this chatbox ?

1st chatbox for all members
2nd chatbox for moderators/admin

[MonkYZ]

Guys, do you know how can i setup the default Text size for ChatBox & ChatBox Full?
Thanks in advance!

Also, there is an issue with non-registered users. They receive the "Smilies" page instead of Chatbox saying not available or something. Here is how it looks on Full version: http://www.consolegames.ro/forum/misc.php?do=cchatbox
And here is in the mini version: http://www.consolegames.ro/ (at the bottom of the page).

I don't really understand why it sends you to the "Smilies" page... Can you give me a hint?

Thanks in advance!

[Videx]

When an 'unknown error' occurs this mod sends you to smilies. Not much help, but at least you know an error is occurring.

[NHForum]

Ok,
I have it installed. I can view it on my PC in IE & Chrome as well as several other users, and it appears to working fine. We are running VB 4.2.1. My Wife can not see the Chatbox on her PC. She is also an adminstrator of our forum with full permissions. Any ideas why she can not view the chat box eithier in Chrome or IE?:confused:

Edit: I logged in under my user on her PC and the Chatbox is there???

Also I have two Chatboxe bars showing up instead of one. Both give a token missing error when expanded in in regular view, but show previous posts fine.

Edit2: Second strange phenomina, The chatbox only seems to work when either of the two chat bars is set to full view.

Anyone have help with this? I only searched posts since 4.2.1 came out.

[HaPpYfAcE]

Okay so the background isnt changing when we do it in style var > editor bg.
Plus we seem to be getting 2 showing on the forum? only one works mind...

Try adding to your additional.css - found this at this link. (http://www.sultantheme.com/vb4forum/showthread.php?306-VSa-Chatbox-background-color-missing)
#vsacb_messagearea{background-color:#fff2d9;}
This is for the bg color only. I don't know why you're getting two chatboxes.

Yes via the style var : editor_background. However this may change other backgrounds too so double check when you do it.

This does affect all post editors for me, so if possible, i'd like to find another way to adjust the background color of 'only' the chatbox. I tried the solution that involves editing the additional.css template, but it does not work for styles that are created in the admincp. Any thoughts on why that is?

[xAnacondax]

frinds i need a chat box so badly that i have tried many but none of them worked at all.i tried this too but it keeps showing a message "loading".
screenshot is being attached,any suggestion plz?.

My site's having a similar problem after we moved our forum files to different directory in the FTP server. It seems to have several causes, based on what I've read but as to the fix I'm stumped as well.

[Kirk93]

How exactly do you get it to show in one forum only?

I've selected the option and removed "FORUMHOME" from the template option, and I've changed "index" to "forumdisplay.php?xxxxxx", and whilst it does display on there it comes up with an error;

Parse error: syntax error, unexpected ')' in C:\inetpub\wwwroot\global.php(37) : eval()'d code(598) : eval()'d code on line 1 Parse error: syntax error, unexpected ')' in C:\inetpub\wwwroot\includes\class_bootstrap.php(14 19) : eval()'d code(141) : eval()'d code on line 1

[BigAl205]

A couple of my users have been having the issue with Chrome not scrolling properly. It only seems to be an issue with the input box and new messages at the bottom. If I put the input box and new messages at the top, it seems to fix the issue.

They are using Chrome Version 27.0.1453.xxx

[iraqiboy90]

not sure if this has been mentioned before but;
I have cloudflare configured, and I edited the class_core.php file to make the vbulletin see the real IP. Everything is reporting the real IP, except the chatbox.
Is it ignoring the class_core.php instructions or something?

ps, I'm on shared hosting

[justicechick]

I'm not sure if the problem is with this mod or if its with the New post on high score mod but when an arcade game highscore is posted in the chatbox for some reason it shows that the post came from another member and not the admin. Ive looked and found no place that that would be changed in the admin panel.

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2013/07/1.jpg?2

[MaLTRaiN]

Three questions.

How can we make the chatbox fit above our forumlist when we're using the sidebar feature? Has anyone managed to figure this out? We'd like it much like the MGCChatbox


Hi. I have the same question. Is this possible?

Thanks in advance.

[XeGlive]

I've tried changing the background colour of the chatbox, in Style Manager > "Your Style" > StyleVars > blockrow_background, but no matter which colour I choose, it's still white. Anyone able to help?