VSa - ChatBox (AJAX)

[spiritaces]

Ok sorry if this is a remedial question but I'm trying to add the chat box to the "new posts" page of my forum, but I cannot seem to locate the correct template for "new posts" to add it. I keep searching the templates but am having no luck. thanks for any help

[Videx]

Ok sorry if this is a remedial question but I'm trying to add the chat box to the "new posts" page of my forum, but I cannot seem to locate the correct template for "new posts" to add it. I keep searching the templates but am having no luck. thanks for any helpI wouldn't be surprised if you couldn't since "new posts" isn't actually a page; it's search results.

[GiaNNi]

Thanks, tested and worked fine in vB 4.2.1 and internet explorer; im not able to test in other browsers.

[JMEWLS`]

This might seem like a weird question...

But is it possible to get 2 different chatboxes going? What I have is two leagues in my forum, I have one forum running the chat. I would love to have another separate chat running in the other forum.

[Videx]

This might seem like a weird question...

But is it possible to get 2 different chatboxes going? What I have is two leagues in my forum, I have one forum running the chat. I would love to have another separate chat running in the other forum.Not an uncommon question at all. I have seen some success in the past but you'll have to do some thread digging to find it.

An alternative may be a more rounded chatbox like Dragonbyte? Does it do something like that out of the box I wonder?

[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

Still nothing???? :confused:

[madness85]

Anyone help want to get this working on my mobile style https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=249277

Added the code on first page to forumhome template looks a mess

[hazem_aliraqi]

can i display who is chat in Forumhome like who is online now ?

[ozzy47]

can i display who is chat in Forumhome like who is online now ?

That was addressed a few pages back.

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

[wishtheend]

can i display who is chat in Forumhome like who is online now ?No, there hasn't been a way to display in the WGO. The only edit is to have the same "active users" box that appears on the full page with the chat. For such a good mod, would have been great to have it in the WGO.

[BayLee2]

Will an update be made for 5.x.x...? Does it work with that verson of VB...?

[lcn]

I have a dark background on my page as well so I had to fix the background color, but I noticed that the input box was unchanged by it, so I went into the vsa_chatbox_input template and added:

background-color:{vb:stylevar editor_background.backgroundColor};

after

<input type="text" class="primary textbox" name="vsacb_entermessage" id="vsacb_entermessage" style="width:100%;font-size:{vb:raw vsacb_textsize};color:{vb:raw vsacb_color_default};

Hope that helps some other people in my situation :)
This fixed my issue for my dark forum style.
Thanks

[itskerz03]

Lately this chatbox has been randomly going blank and eating posts. I tried to reinstall but still the same problem. Any ideas on what could be causing this? I am running VB 4.2.1.

[Zurual]

We are using vBulletin 4.2.0 Patch 3 and the VSa Chatbox + VSa Advanced Forum Statistics + VSa PayPal Donate plugins on a GoDaddy-hosted website.

GoDaddy made some recent change to their server and now all VSa plugins crash our forums with returned 500 error "Zero Sized Reply". After disabling the VSa plugins, all non-VSa plugins are working properly.

When the VSa plugins are enabled, our server error log gets filled with the following messages:
[Fri Aug 16 01:06:08 2013] [4765278] [fcgid:warn] (20014)Internal error: [client 107.26.167.233:53173] mod_fcgid: ap_pass_brigade failed in handle_request_ipc function
[Fri Aug 16 01:06:09 2013] [4765278] [fcgid:warn] (20014)Internal error: [client 107.26.167.233:40819] mod_fcgid: ap_pass_brigade failed in handle_request_ipc function
[Fri Aug 16 01:36:08 2013] [4765278] [fcgid:warn] (20014)Internal error: [client 107.26.167.233:49629] mod_fcgid: ap_pass_brigade failed in handle_request_ipc function
[Fri Aug 16 01:36:10 2013] [4765278] [fcgid:warn] (20014)Internal error: [client 107.26.167.233:57866] mod_fcgid: ap_pass_brigade failed in handle_request_ipc function
[Fri Aug 16 02:21:06 2013] [4765278] [fcgid:warn] (20014)Internal error: [client 174.241.10.128:6948] mod_fcgid: ap_pass_brigade failed in handle_request_ipc function

We have contacted GoDaddy and they advised us to increase the PHP memory limit and execution time limit in our php.ini file, which we have done, but the error persists. They also advised us to add the following lines to our .htaccess file in order to disable FastCGI, but this also has not worked.

addhandler x-httpd-php-cgi .php4
addhandler x-httpd-php5-cgi .php
addhandler x-httpd-php5-cgi .php5

Our last option is to convince GoDaddy to reverse whatever change they made a few days ago, and/or to disable FastCGI at the server level entirely, and I am certain that will not be easy to negotiate.

There is some command or feature being used by the VSa set of plugins that is interfering with the FastCGI Server API at GoDaddy. Please let us know if there is some way to fix this, or if we are screwed.

[Ralf vd Enden]

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!

I've managed to get it to display in the center area via a vBa module, which I've attached. You can import it via Download /Upload module in the vBa settings. Make sure you add the module to the homepage. I forgot this the first time so it didn't show :)

Also, you need to edit the VSa Chatbox settings:
Show chatbox on pages: index,adv_index
Show chatbox in templates: FORUMHOME,adv_portal_cb
Position on page: disabled (otherwise it will show below the navbar and wherever you put the module to display)

And that should do it.

Hope that helps.

[Bubble #5]

Using 4.2.1

Trying to get it to appear only in the lounge area.

Where it says "Show ChatBox in specific forum only?" we have the lounge selected, and for "Show ChatBox in templates" we have that blank, and yet it still shows up in forum home. What are we doing wrong?

[l0l4s0]

I was seeing how to implement it in the sidebar as a widget, but I have not succeeded, someone who can tell which is the way to implement it.

[Videx]

I was seeing how to implement it in the sidebar as a widget, but I have not succeeded, someone who can tell which is the way to implement it.I don't think there is any easy way, but I recall seeing some people have limited success way back in the thread if you feel like searching.

[Wolver2]

Guys how do you show Prefixes on this chat addon? cant find an option

[Indy CTS-V]

Can somebody tell me how to change just the background color of the chat window ONLY? It appears to inherit the style color....and being my style is dark to almost black....its a nightmare.

The text input window is white already, which is great, but how to change the output field or main chat window to white also?

My forum is IndyCarz.com if anybody wants to take a look and see what I am talking about....and offer advise.

Sorry....hadnt marked installed. Just did that.

[Indy CTS-V]

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.



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?

Following this link fixed my issue....thanks man! Much appreciated!!


Here is what I pulled from the link which applied to the situation I was having exactly.....

If you found that your chatbox missing background that is because I made the blockrow transparent due to blog page background will look funny with it.
VSa ChatBox used this blockrow background stylevar.

Put this css overwrite into your additional.css
style manager> style name> edit templates> css templates> Additional.css





#vsacb_messagearea{background-color:#fff2d9;} change to your own color. I just pasted this code at the end of the additional.css and bam....my problem was solved


if you found out the status: idle or the status: refreshing messages text color is not suitable
you can overwrite it using this css

#vsacb_infoarea{color:#e4cfb6;}

[Bubble #5]

This is a really nice chat but I think I'm going to have to uninstall it because I didn't see any way for people to have private chat conversations. Is there a way for this?:confused:

[ozzy47]

Sure, with this mod, I know I keep doing it to you, but here it is, https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=236970&highlight=vbshout

[Videx]

This is a really nice chat but I think I'm going to have to uninstall it because I didn't see any way for people to have private chat conversations. Is there a way for this?:confused:No, that is not an intended purpose for this product. Try Dragonbytes.

[ozzy47]

Yes Videx, that is what I linked Bubble to in my post. :)

[WolfWiz]

Here too, vb chat is not loading just shows java:// and not loading

[Videx]

Here too, vb chat is not loading just shows java:// and not loading"too"? When I "search this mod" for 'java' I don't see anyone else with the problem.?

Anyway, without a link we can't try it. It may just be a browser issue - try it in several different browsers. If you're on shared hosting it may need permissions enabled by tech support.

[Bubble #5]

I know I keep doing it to you, but here it is, https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=236970&highlight=vbshout

LOL :D I don't know if I can install that because I have so many of their mods installed that my footer is starting to look bad.

They need a "Everything on this site is either made by DBTech of vB" copyright link :p

[WolfWiz]

"too"? When I "search this mod" for 'java' I don't see anyone else with the problem.?

Anyway, without a link we can't try it. It may just be a browser issue - try it in several different browsers. If you're on shared hosting it may need permissions enabled by tech support.

Yes, tried in chrome, FF, Opera and IE, just got a log report they changed the kernel on the server so checking now. unfortunately all sites affected are running SSL for security and non public sites. but thanks for the brain jogger will go through server today

[Videx]

LOL :D I don't know if I can install that because I have so many of their mods installed that my footer is starting to look bad. I, on the other hand, have no use for any of their mods and have none installed. The only reason I keep an eye on them is in case our Thanks mod stops working and I have to buy theirs.

[NoMatt3r]

It's the best chatbox out there but since i need two channels now i can't use it anymore =(

Any chance of adding this feature?

[iraqiboy90]

Is it me, or does chatbox force scroll on auto-refresh, when the chatbox is setup to show latest message on bottom?

[DemOnstar]

It's the best chatbox out there but since i need two channels now i can't use it anymore =(

Any chance of adding this feature?

What is the best chat box out there?

[Videx]

What is the best chat box out there?There really isn't any "best" because everyone has different needs. But two that you should be aware of:

AddonChat https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=233009
Hosted, so you can use it even on a shared server.

Dragonbyte vbshout https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=236970
Lots of current support.

I believe both of these will require money for full versions.

[mattballew]

Where are the release notes for 3.1.8?

[ozzy47]

Where are the release notes for 3.1.8?


https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=2337810&postcount=2421

[Jamey]

Smiley box size edits & background color changes have not been addressed here. Is this mod supported or not?

[Wir3tap]

Where can we edit the background color of the box for Chatbox? I have added the #vsacb_messagearea{background-color:#fff2d9;} to my additional.css but it does not work.

[gxfreebies]

To change the background go here:

stylevar editor_background

[DemOnstar]

Is it possible to have this show in the users profile?

Thanks..

Installed on 4.2.1, seems all good so far..

Splendid work.

[Videx]

And where is it possible to boost the size of the message text? 10px and 11px is way too small for my fading eyesight..I would prefer 14px by default.But of course we can't design websites around our own eyes. I just use ctrl+middle mouse wheel to zoom on text when I need to, including this shoutbox.

[smirkley]

So your saying it cant be changed? Yes it can.

[DemOnstar]

But of course we can't design websites around our own eyes. I just use ctrl+middle mouse wheel to zoom on text when I need to, including this shoutbox.

Not saying that at all.. Just made an inquiry to find out if anyone knows where the css is for this alteration. But never mind, there is a way to do it...

And in future, if you are willing to help someone with a small issue, then do it in a manner that is less arrogant.

Thanks for your feedback...

[DemOnstar]

Ok, try again..

Is it possible to have this show in the users profile?

Thanks..

[Slipperyduck]

I've got a new request/query:
I want guests (non-logged in/no account) to view the chatbox that I've placed in my template, however I don't want guests to have access to the archive.

Is there any way I can mod the code to do this? (I'm not particularly good at this)

[DAMINK]

I've got a new request/query:
I want guests (non-logged in/no account) to view the chatbox that I've placed in my template, however I don't want guests to have access to the archive.

Is there any way I can mod the code to do this? (I'm not particularly good at this)

Would love this.
Or channels. 1 public and 1 user group permitted.
Those alone would make this the #1 chatbox for vbulletin IMO.
This chatbox is lightweight and i love it!
Sadly it not having public and private prevent me from using it.
Ohhhhhhhhhhh how i wish though.....

[jaffaman]

Installed and working a treat :)

[DemOnstar]

It works. 4.2.1

There is a small issue, minor if you like but still relevant..

Look at the picture

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=146587&stc=1&d=1380563005

Here we have 2 users chatting.. There is a confusing space between the users.
There is no definition to who said what...
This occurs after a longer than usual post is made.

[Videx]

Here we have 2 users chatting.. There is a confusing space between the users.
There is no definition to who said what...
This occurs after a longer than usual post is made.It looks normal to me. I see no "confusing" spaces, and I plainly see who said what.

[DemOnstar]

and I plainly see who said what.

So, please tell me did Squire_BankS say ***t! It does work........
Not fully tested yet and there are certain usergroups that can't see it, etc

Or was it MightyMoiety that said:
Not fully tested yet and there are certain usergroups that can't see it, etc.............................
server requirements I think but I need to consult, etc............................

And then followed up with:
It does seem to work....

What do you think?

[DemOnstar]

Perhaps it doesn't display the same way for others?

[Videx]

Oh okay now I see - yours isn't justifying all the way to the left. I dunno, mine is. I have no idea why yours wouldn't. Custom skin?

[Bubble #5]

It works. 4.2.1

There is a small issue, minor if you like but still relevant..

Yes that would be confusing for any person other than the two posting to read, but surly the people "in the conversation" would know what they did, or din't say, right? Still, it isn't supposed to display that way and needs to be address. I don't use this hack (anymore) but I will look at it to see if I can find something to solve this issue :)

[DemOnstar]

Custom skin?

I guess it must be, I did it myself...
I can live with it displaying that way, it is minor...but annoying all the same...

[DemOnstar]

Yes that would be confusing for any person other than the two posting to read, but surly the people "in the conversation" would know what they did, or din't say, right? Still, it isn't supposed to display that way and needs to be address.

Same as you..They know what they said, it just bothers me a little...

I don't use this hack (anymore) but I will look at it to see if I can find something to solve this issue :)

Which hack did you switch to? Or did you just stop with chat altogether?

[thenashy]

I have messages set to be at the bottom, and each refresh forces the user to the top of the chat box, rather than the bottom where they can see new messages. Anyway to change that?

[thenashy]

Note. Seems Chrome is the issue.

[Viva La Nation]

After upgrading to 4.2.2, the chatbox constantly sits are "Refreshing Messages" with "Loading" where the messages should be. Any suggestions?

It seems to be having trouble with www.domain.com/forums vs domain.com/forums

Any suggestions on how to remedy this?

[ozzy47]

Are you sure it is from this mod, I see no split in the mod, and no plugins running on the hook location from the error.

Disable the mod and see if the error still shows.

[ESPALPSP]

Are you sure it is from this mod, I see no split in the mod, and no plugins running on the hook location from the error.

Disable the mod and see if the error still shows.

It was a mistake, the problem was not with this plugin... sorry!
My respects for the coder ;)

PD: I deleted the post

[ozzy47]

Not a problem, it happens. :)

[whitechapel]

Is there anyway to force the background color of the chat box across all themes? We use several themes and it's a pain at time with people using different font colors.

Also anyway to set it so it remembers your font color and your font size for the messages?

[whitechapel]

I'm getting a server 500 error when uninstalling this addon. How can I fix this?

I go to Admin CP / Plugins & Products / Manage Products / under CSa - Chatbox I change Edit to Uninstall, hit Go, hit Yes, and get "Error 500 - Internal Server Error".

Edit: I figured it out.

[Videx]

Edit: I figured it out.You should really explain the procedure. It may seem silly to you now, but when the next person finds your post after a search, 'I figured it out' won't help them at all.

[It's Damn Real!]

Works great, but every once in a while we'll get a random user who is able to get a message through to the chatbox. Very weird. No idea why.

Settings are in place not to allow anyone other than Moderators and Admins to see it.

Running 4.1.11 PL 3.

[Cromags21]

question. How do you have different chat boxes for different forums.

We are looking for a couple of different chat boxes for each of our leagues.

Example

NHL would have 1 for NHL only
NBA would have 1 for NBA only.

We do not want to mix the members up while chatting about a topic of sports. We do not wnat NHlers talking NHL while others are trying to talk NBA or NFL. We are looking to give each sports it's own chat boxes

[Ozymandyus]

Someone can feel free to correct me, but I don't think that works with this product. One chatbox per board.

[Zoul]

I am happy to find a fluid Cb

thank you for your work

In the next version
would it be possible to just add:
- Members connected to the cb
- Display latest topics posted on the forum

It would be great full shot after;)

thank you again

[LuisUrquilla]

question. How do you have different chat boxes for different forums.

We are looking for a couple of different chat boxes for each of our leagues.

Example

NHL would have 1 for NHL only
NBA would have 1 for NBA only.

We do not want to mix the members up while chatting about a topic of sports. We do not wnat NHlers talking NHL while others are trying to talk NBA or NFL. We are looking to give each sports it's own chat boxes

Any luck with this? The ability to assign a chatbox to one or more forums would be ideal.

[Kat-2]

Great chat box. super easy installation. :up:

[Videx]

Feature request:

re: The takeover of mobile devices...
Maybe hopeless, but the #1 thing annoying me at the moment is that I can't see this chat in Tapatalk. It's more than most can manage to log out of Tapatalk, then have to navigate back to the site in a browser then request the desktop version of the site. Even then the chatbox is darn difficult to read.

My own visits to the chatbox are now limited to maybe once a day when I visit the site on my desktop. Very inconvenient.

[marccap]

Doesnt seem to work for 4.2.2.......Any fixes any one

[mrt_547]

I installed it, but nothing showed up in the vBulletin options for it.

[Videx]

I installed it, but nothing showed up in the vBulletin options for it.That doesn't give us much to go on. Have you installed a lot of mods? Check out https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=201864 - it's a bit dated but still useful.

[luggz]

Can the color be changed in the message box where you type your message?
Thanks

[Zoul]

Hello
Is it possible to view the gallery in a template or/and created in the VBT Gallery?
Thanks to a similar variable: {vb: raw vsachatbox}

thank you

[Zoul]

hello to all

I'll try to be more specific.

regarding my template created, I succeeded.
but to which the Dragonbyte Gallery
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=285074&highlight=gallery

in AdminCP: (both information is written correctly)
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2013/11/33.png

in template: (variable is present)
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2013/11/34.png

in forum: (one distinguishes only the newline)
http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/758768Captureabc.png


would you have an idea to make it appear please?

TY

[THANIT]

Installed on vb 4.2.2 but
having problem with date/time display (no display).

Here is my forum:
http://forobudismo.org/

[Videx]

Installed on vb 4.2.2 but
having problem with date/time display (no display).

Here is my forum:
http://forobudismo.org/I can't see it; maybe you need to enable it for guests. Anyway, my only idea is that you may have the color set to the same as your background color? If so, highlighting would reveal it. At any rate you'll need to "search this mod" for clues, as this is not a common problem.

[luggz]

can the color of the text input area be changed?

[ZUCCO]

Nice mode but, is there anyway to allow unregistered/ no logged users to see the chatbox or even comment? ty

[chaz7979]

{vb:raw vsachatbox} doesn't work on SHOWTHREAD?

I can manually add Chatbox to the FORUMHOME with {vb:raw vsachatbox} no problem but, {vb:raw vsachatbox} does not seem to work on the SHOWTHREAD page.

Any idea why that might be? Can someone else with a working version confirm this bug/issue?

[c.c.]

Doesnt seem to work for 4.2.2.......Any fixes any one

Works fine for me? although I had it for over a year now.

BTW - To the developer it's awesome and my users love it! Thanks!!!!!!

[woodmj]

I've been tweaking the settings for this mod on my board over the last day or so to try and find how to work with it's 'Show Chatbox In Specific Forum Only' mode and in case this is useful for anyone else this is what I came up with :

"Show ChatBox on pages (comma separated THIS_SCRIPT locations) Blank to show on all pages (not recommended because of server load)" = Leave blank
"Show ChatBox in templates (comma separated template names)" = Leave blank
"Show ChatBox in specific forum only?" = Select your target forum from the dropdown
"Position on page (Disable if you add ChatBox manually in templates)" = Above Footer (Below Navbar will probably work too but not Below Forums or Disabled)

[ckgb]

Read the description. Did not quite get it. Is it possible to set this chatbox only available for a specific forum id. For example 3 and 5?

[blind-eddie]

I did not test this but it should work.

Where you added {vb:raw vsachatbox} change it to the following.

<vb:if condition="in_array($forum['forumid'], array(3,5))">{vb:raw vsachatbox}</vb:if>

[ckgb]

Thank you very much Sir )))

[blind-eddie]

That did what you wanted?

[ckgb]

Nope it did not. As soon as I add variables surrounding the original code it disappears.

The chatbox has the built in option to be displayed on one forum only. But t also is displayed on forum home. I just need to get it disabled on forumhome.

----------------------- UPDATE ---------------------

Got it resolved. The below line in the setting threw me off line

Show ChatBox on pages (comma separated THIS_SCRIPT locations)
Blank to show on all pages (not recommended because of server load)

Apparently the above does not apply if you choose one specific forum.

Thank you

[btedition]

I am getting this error, the chat works well but some images are missing.. what caused this?

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2014/01/16.jpg


EDIT: Figured it out, nevermind :)

[btedition]

Nevermind, I figured it out.. Amazing Addon!!! Working great with 4.2.2

[woodmj]

Hi, I just wondered if anyone knew of a switch to get 'Chatbox Full' to start minimised? Maybe this would be possible with a slight change to the vsa_chatbox template? I'm trying to work it out myself but haven't managed to work it out yet. Any pointers would be appreciated.

[mattballew]

Is it possible to auto re size images that are posted in the chatbox?

[Black Dove]

it's working good on arabic forum

i just want to add a border in the right side (which is left in english version)

see the attach

147989

[Justinphx]

I have been using this mod for a long time and it is terrific. Recently however members are saying it does not work using iOS 7.04 (ipad). Any idea of why or a fix? I am running 4.2.2 Thanks

[Bowlsworld]

Thank you Valter, I have just downloaded this and am very happy :D

www.bowlsworld.com.au

[MaLTRaiN]

I used MGC but had problems with loading.

Tried this one and... very good until now.

I just miss three things:
1?. A "bbcode box" for having them easily available.
2?. An option for editing messages in the same window/tab.
3?. A visible "who is online" option below the chatbox.

I hope you can add those kind of things in the future. :)

Anyway... THANKS for this awesome mod.

[MaLTRaiN]

It works. 4.2.1

There is a small issue, minor if you like but still relevant..

Look at the picture

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=146587&stc=1&d=1380563005

Here we have 2 users chatting.. There is a confusing space between the users.
There is no definition to who said what...
This occurs after a longer than usual post is made.

Easy fix. You must put:

Align messages to the usernames... "YES"

And solved... :up:

[dimitrisvb]

hi, i've been using this chatbox for quite some time and I think it's time to clear the messages.

Is it possible to download them, first? after all, they are part of the forum's history...

thnx :)

[DemOnstar]

Easy fix. You must put:

Align messages to the usernames... "YES"

And solved... :up:

Much obliged...:up:

[Videx]

hi, i've been using this chatbox for quite some time and I think it's time to clear the messages.

Is it possible to download them, first? after all, they are part of the forum's history...

thnx :)There is no easy way to do this that I'm aware of. Worse, the box is inaccessible to mobile style and Tapatalk users.

[ozzy47]

But that is not a issue with the mod, the mobile style is coded with alot of hooks missing to make it lightweight, so many mods wont work on it, and the same thing for Tapatalk.

[Videx]

But that is not a issue wit the mod, ...Oh I dunno about that. I understand the difficulty, but with ever increasing numbers of phone and tablet users I hope some sort of solution may be possible. Perhaps a separate URL or some sort of echo to what looks like a forum.

I don't know the answer, only the problem. Desktop users carry on conversations in the box and we have to constantly urge them to start threads since a) nothing is archived and b) mobile users can't see it.

I imagine if chat boxes were being invented just this week instead of in the era of desktops they would all include mobile capabilities.

[Zippeh XF]

Im having a problem, My site got a brand new theme today, but now the background of the chatbox is pure white, how do i fix this?

[ludo273]

je n'arrive pas a afficher l'heur sur le chat

[K4GAP]

je n'arrive pas a afficher l'heur sur le chat

English only please

[albibak]

je n'arrive pas a afficher l'heur sur le chat

You need to put this option:

- Format de la date (laisser vide pour d?sactiver) : %d/%m
- Format de l'heure : %H:%M

[yippykiyey]

I've looked inside the forums as well as on here and google but for some reason my Regular members or other groups are unable to see the shout box. I can and so can the Moderators but that's it.

Is there a easy fix to this that I am clearly missing.

[yippykiyey]

NVM, I take that back. Apparently it has to do with people trying to view it through their phones.

[edgeless]

The info.txt file says:

"-View users active in ChatBox (available in CBFull and Archive)"

Where may I view who is actively logged onto the chatbox? For some reason I don't see it anywhere.

Thanks

[yippykiyey]

My issue was corrected

[edgeless]

My issue was correctedSounds like it may have been a groups permission setting in the app, ay?

[luggz]

Can the color be changed in the message box where you type your message?
Thanks

[luggz]

please see attached. When i type in the white block it don't show up because its white font by default how can i change the block to black?

[ozzy47]

Edit the vsa_chatbox_input template and find this bit of code:

<input type="text" class="primary textbox" name="vsacb_entermessage" id="vsacb_entermessage" style="width:100%;font-size:{vb:raw vsacb_textsize};color:{vb:raw vsacb_color_default};" onkeydown="if (event.keyCode == 13) {return VSacb_postMessage(vsacb_post_form);}" onkeyup="VSacb_LimitChars('vsacb_entermessage', 'vsacb_counter','{vb:raw vboptions.vsachatbox_charlimit}');" onfocus="if(!this._haschanged){this.value=''};this._haschan ged=true;vsacb_submitbutton.disabled=false;" <vb:if condition="$vsacb_cantpost">disabled="disabled"</vb:if> value="{vb:rawphrase message}..." />


And change it to this:
<input type="text" class="primary textbox" name="vsacb_entermessage" id="vsacb_entermessage" style="width:100%;font-size:{vb:raw vsacb_textsize};color:{vb:raw vsacb_color_default}; background-color:{vb:stylevar editor_background.backgroundColor};" onkeydown="if (event.keyCode == 13) {return VSacb_postMessage(vsacb_post_form);}" onkeyup="VSacb_LimitChars('vsacb_entermessage', 'vsacb_counter','{vb:raw vboptions.vsachatbox_charlimit}');" onfocus="if(!this._haschanged){this.value=''};this._haschan ged=true;vsacb_submitbutton.disabled=false;" <vb:if condition="$vsacb_cantpost">disabled="disabled"</vb:if> value="{vb:rawphrase message}..." />

[luggz]

Edit the vsa_chatbox_input template and find this bit of code:

<input type="text" class="primary textbox" name="vsacb_entermessage" id="vsacb_entermessage" style="width:100%;font-size:{vb:raw vsacb_textsize};color:{vb:raw vsacb_color_default};" onkeydown="if (event.keyCode == 13) {return VSacb_postMessage(vsacb_post_form);}" onkeyup="VSacb_LimitChars('vsacb_entermessage', 'vsacb_counter','{vb:raw vboptions.vsachatbox_charlimit}');" onfocus="if(!this._haschanged){this.value=''};this._haschan ged=true;vsacb_submitbutton.disabled=false;" <vb:if condition="$vsacb_cantpost">disabled="disabled"</vb:if> value="{vb:rawphrase message}..." />


And change it to this:
<input type="text" class="primary textbox" name="vsacb_entermessage" id="vsacb_entermessage" style="width:100%;font-size:{vb:raw vsacb_textsize};color:{vb:raw vsacb_color_default}; background-color:{vb:stylevar editor_background.backgroundColor};" onkeydown="if (event.keyCode == 13) {return VSacb_postMessage(vsacb_post_form);}" onkeyup="VSacb_LimitChars('vsacb_entermessage', 'vsacb_counter','{vb:raw vboptions.vsachatbox_charlimit}');" onfocus="if(!this._haschanged){this.value=''};this._haschan ged=true;vsacb_submitbutton.disabled=false;" <vb:if condition="$vsacb_cantpost">disabled="disabled"</vb:if> value="{vb:rawphrase message}..." />

I did this But i have been out of this for so long where do i add the code for the color i want to change it to?

[ozzy47]

In the edited code find this:
background-color:{vb:stylevar editor_background.backgroundColor};

And change it to this:
background-color:red;

Change, red to what ever you wish.

[luggz]

Thanks alot Ozzy very helpful Im sorry for the questions its been a really long time since i have been in Vb editing thing thanks again.

[ozzy47]

Not a problem, glad to help. :)

[edgeless]

The info.txt file says:

"-View users active in ChatBox (available in CBFull and Archive)"

Where may I view who is actively logged onto the chatbox? For some reason I don't see it anywhere.

ThanksNo one has the answer to this? It has to be something obvious that I'm missing. Or does this perhaps mean something other than the ability to see which users are currently logged into the chatbox?

[ozzy47]

No one has the answer to this? It has to be something obvious that I'm missing. Or does this perhaps mean something other than the ability to see which users are currently logged into the chatbox?

That is not in the mod as default, add this mod, https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=297725

[edgeless]

That is not in the mod as default, add this mod, https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=297725Oh hey, thank you knidly :). I missed that completely for some reason.

[ozzy47]

Not a problem, the current users may be available in the full and archive, but it's been so long since I used this I am not sure. With with addon, you will see the list on the forum home, with the shoutbox. :)

[edgeless]

I've done the template edit. But since doing it all I can see under the chatbox is the rectangular border line where the active user info should appear. It's entirely blank inside the rectangle. Any ideas?

NVM... it actually shows the users on the full chatbox only. Just nothing on the short version.

[edgeless]

Is there any way to make it show in the short version as well?

EDIT: I'll ask this question on your VSa - ChatBox Show Active Users Addon page. Sorry for putting it here.

[booble]

I have 5" latency when I send some text. Any ideas?

[GamBun]

Thank you! I love it! :)

[booble]

on remote server Chat Box & Advance Forum Statistics Not Loading On Logging on firefox, I have press ctrl+f5

It says "Loading..." eternally

[NetElectronics]

Need some help. Item works great but formatting on the 2nd section is shifted over around 10%. See attached. Any ideas where I should start to fix this issue?

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2014/04/22.jpg

[socialteenz]

Need some help. Item works great but formatting on the 2nd section is shifted over around 10%. See attached. Any ideas where I should start to fix this issue?

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2014/04/22.jpg

Open vsa_chatbox template.

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

Replace with this

<div class="blockhead" style="height:16px;padding:15px 10px;font-weight:bold">

[Valerio]

It says that is updated but the file still report 3.1.7 and there is no changelog.
anybody can tell me if it is updated and what are the changes?

[ForceHSS]

It says 3.1.8

[Zoul]

hello

someone would add sound notifications ?

Ty

[T2VSonya]

I've searched, but can't find this info. How do I change the text color for displaying the time in the chatbox?
--------------

I figured this out. Thanks.

[yanref]

have install this.....all was well, until i noticed the time was wrong?
example: i post(and others) and correct time is displayed.
some post and its an hour out? some others post and its ten minutes out, weird!

any idea.

[MusiquesElectro]

Hello I've just imported the products but I have a problem regarding to the hour and one to the pictures :
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2014/07/4.png

I am in 4.2.2 + french translation.

Edit 1 : ok i fixed the date (% to add) but not the pictures.

Thank you.

[DesignMVD]

upgrade vb5 please :)

[ozzy47]

I seriously doubt Valter will be updating any of his mods to vB5 anytime soon, if at all. He is busy at his main job.

[jags2ooo]

Not working at all. Installed it, the options menu shows up under vboptions. But the chat box isn't displayed anywhere. Even tried adding {vb:raw vsachatbox} manually to forumhome template.. nothing. Using VB 4.2.2

No Chatbox full link. nothing ......................

[jags2ooo]

Not working at all. Installed it, the options menu shows up under vboptions. But the chat box isn't displayed anywhere. Even tried adding {vb:raw vsachatbox} manually to forumhome template.. nothing. Using VB 4.2.2

No Chatbox full link. nothing ......................

never mind Works great!


... Stupid Human


define('DISABLE_HOOKS', true); :(

[ozzy47]

never mind Works great!


... Stupid Human


define('DISABLE_HOOKS', true); :(

It happens to all of us. :)

[Firyou]

How do I get this to show above threads in a specific forum? Or even easier in all forums above every thread?

[mikeinjersey]

guys, how to get Guests to post?

I forget.

thx a million.

[blind-eddie]

Usergroup permissions.

[mikeinjersey]

Usergroup permissions.

are you referencing within VsA Chatbox options only. or elsewhere ?

because i've honestly turned on and off every single option within VsA Chatbox options and can't get this to work.

Usergroup Permissions would imply outside of VsA Chatbox options. correct ?

please be specific.

[blind-eddie]

On the settings/options page for the chatbox in the acp, in the permissions section.

[mikeinjersey]

pretty sure I gotta uninstall and reinstall it.

It worked once when I first installed it. (guest posting) and ever since, I must of edit'd a certain option and it screwed things up.

since ever since, the arrow pointer stays there when hovering over the chat box. (no option to type, unless logged in) trust me...I made sure every opion was right.

[hilaryl]

Are there any options for chatrooms?

Or is this one big communal chat?

Thanks

[edgeless]

Are there any options for chatrooms?

Or is this one big communal chat?

ThanksThe latter.

[Pieper]

Is anyone also having problems with special characters?

Characters like é become a question mark in the chat. I can't seem to fix this.

In Diagnostics it says there is no problem with Ajax unicode:

mod_security AJAX Unicode Issue No

We try to use it on a dutch forum with iso 8859-1. This mod is the only one with a special characters issue.
Any help would be greatly appreciated

[plumwd]

Where can we edit the chat status color? I have a dark theme and the font is too dark.

Since I know others may have the same issue.

To my css I added the following rule to force the chatbox color to change:

div#vsacb_messagearea table tr td font {color: #ffffff !important;}



https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/

[oraille]

How can I set voice montion,
I mean, If somebody members write something chat system get some sound,,,

[oraille]

Where can we edit the chat status color? I have a dark theme and the font is too dark.

Since I know others may have the same issue.

To my css I added the following rule to force the chatbox color to change:

div#vsacb_messagearea table tr td font {color: #ffffff !important;}



https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/mRoaTvsxahNAG4HLYKm4rdboUtkf6ywn1eDK3Z5ue4qd7b6K5I-6gMUK1gKmegS61MKVd9xHdLY=w1896-h897

You dont need css file, just check Vbulletin Settings Chat plugin options

[Skierpetros]

installed!

[KatieG]

How can I add the Border Box Shadow to this so it looks the same as the rest of the forum

[Jennifer2010]

Has anyone got this working with SSL?

[Gadget_Guy]

Would it be possible to change the wording "ChatBox Full" to just "ChatBox" or "Chatbox Full Screen"

My users are confusing the wording thinking that it means the chatbox is full and can't accept any more users in it.

(yea I know... some people's kids... )

Thanks,

D.

[ozzy47]

Did you do a search in the phrases?

[Gadget_Guy]

I figured it out... I just edited the XML file and re-installed it.

Working perfect for me now.

D.

[jonaus]

Could you please show me why my smilie.jpg and others didn't appear even i uploaded these two icon into image\editor already ?

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2014/11/13.png (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/aloausjob/media/ScreenShot2014-11-22at101828pm_zpsb355f866.png.html)

[ozzy47]

Do they appear on a unmodified default style?

[jonaus]

Oh sorry ! i don't know why i refresh more than 10 times ... it appeared :D Anyway, could i enable this for guest to view ? And could you please advice me what chatbox mod i should use between this and MGC Chatbox Evo ?

[ozzy47]

TBH, I would not use either one, I would use DBTech's chatbox.

[jonaus]

<3 thank you !

[ozzy47]

Don't get me wrong, VSA and MGC are good, but they both are in need of updates, and support, but the developers of them are quite bust.

[KrisM1982]

quick question how do I change the background color of the chatbox

[ozzy47]

Perhaps try adding this to your additional.css template.

#vsacb_messagearea{background-color:red;}

Change red to your desired color.

[MS-RenatoO]

How to put image editor here

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2014/12/32.jpg

[WhaleTail-Forum]

Same problem here as MS-Renato0.

The smile icon drop down menu does not display an image. Neither does the thing beside it what ever that is?

[Asmod]

Same problem here as MS-Renato0.

The smile icon drop down menu does not display an image. Neither does the thing beside it what ever that is?

Download the optional editor images and upload them in to your forum. See the first post.

[concepts]

How can I add the Border Box Shadow to this so it looks the same as the rest of the forum

Looking for this solution as well.

[KrisM1982]

Perhaps try adding this to your additional.css template.

#vsacb_messagearea{background-color:red;}

Change red to your desired color.

I tried adding this in my additional.Css area but got no joy.

I do have custom code in my additional.Css. I am just hitting enter and adding the code on a new line. I saved and got nothing.

[Idiosyncrasy]

Just installed this chatbox. Super easy as a plugin and worked right away. Nice job!

[JesWhite]

good addon ...
but i'm looking for options
how can i do this.
i want to unregistered and registered member can see but cant write...

i didnt find it..

[Fields]

good addon ...
but i'm looking for options
how can i do this.
i want to unregistered and registered member can see but cant write...

i didnt find it..

Go to your AdminCP > Settings > Options > VSa - Chatbox
Scroll down to "Permissions" and set the usergroups.

[JesWhite]

Go to your AdminCP > Settings > Options > VSa - Chatbox
Scroll down to "Permissions" and set the usergroups.
ok thanks i didnt see this option...
thanks again...

[Fields]

ok thanks i didnt see this option...
thanks again...

No problem, glad to help ;)

[Rabso]

I seriously doubt Valter will be updating any of his mods to vB5 anytime soon, if at all. He is busy at his main job.

It is sad news, this mode was one of my favorite and it is light on the forum, we really needed for vB5

[ozzy47]

Well as it has been two years since being released, you can see that the developers working on vB5 is almost none.

[Rabso]

Is this because of no PHP hooks availability for vb5?


they mark it as "BRB Needs Review" yesterday here: http://tracker.vbulletin.com/browse/VBV-10333. Is this sound good?

[ozzy47]

That would be party of the reason, other reason most of the old developers just are not around.

As far as marking it as BRB Needs Review, only time will tell.

[psyhyatr]

Can someone help me, I want to be able to add the chatbox to a custom page (php page) that I created, I have a template linked to that page too.
I tried adding this: {vb:raw vsachatbox} to the template but the chatbox still isn't appearing.
Any help?

[akxt660]

Hello, when i open forum in Firefox, in chatbox window is loaded again my whole website. When i refresh page, its fixed. Other browsers ok. Where is the bug please?

Hello everyone!

I have the same problem!

It always occurs in Internet Explorer and sometimes in Google Chrome.

Problem: The Forum page also open inside of the Chatbox! It occurs on the first page load and normalizes when refresh the page. It occurs to unregistered users, my chatbox view is available for this group.

It happened in the VB 4.03 version and still the same problem in VB 4.22 version.

I appreciate any support to my problem.

[Wolver2]

Is there a way to add some Hidereferrer or such to the Chatbox posted outgoing links?
Its just copy pasting this code in the template BUT somehow doesnt work because its maybe AJAX? Not sure
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2015/01/2.png




Maybe someone knows , looking at @ozzy47 :P

[Dave]

Go to AdminCP > Plugins & Products > Plugin Manager > find the "VSa - ChatBox - MN" plugin and edit it.

Find:
$vsacb_msg_box_parsed = str_replace('\'', '', $vsacb_bbparser->do_parse($vsacb_msg_box_styled,1,$vsacb_smilies_on off,1,1,1));

And paste the following under it:
$vsacb_msg_box_parsed = str_replace('<a href="', '<a href="https://href.li/?', $vsacb_msg_box_parsed);


This will prepend https://href.li/? to all links, all links will then go to href.li which is a service to hide the HTTP referrer.

[Wolver2]

Oh thanks dave! Appreciate it!

It is working! Yay but there is a big issue :)

is there a way to add a exclusion? like my owndomain.com?
So that links to own site wont be included together in to https://href.li

[winky8300]

hello
many members believe the chatbox is a research, I want to put an image on it by writing that "it is not a search space" in which template I put this picture please
thank you

[Dolamite]

i searched this thread a bit....

there's no way to make it so only registered users can see the chatbox then right?

[ForceHSS]

i searched this thread a bit....

there's no way to make it so only registered users can see the chatbox then right?
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=236970

[Idiosyncrasy]

i searched this thread a bit....

there's no way to make it so only registered users can see the chatbox then right?

Yes there is a way. I think it is enabled by default. In the options under permissions, there is an option that says, "Usergroups NOT able to view ChatBox (comma separated ID list)." There is also an option for, "Usergroups able to view ChatBox but not post messages."

[blind-eddie]

Go to AdminCP > Plugins & Products > Plugin Manager > find the "VSa - ChatBox - MN" plugin and edit it.

Find:
$vsacb_msg_box_parsed = str_replace('\'', '', $vsacb_bbparser->do_parse($vsacb_msg_box_styled,1,$vsacb_smilies_on off,1,1,1));

And paste the following under it:
$vsacb_msg_box_parsed = str_replace('<a href="', '<a href="https://href.li/?', $vsacb_msg_box_parsed);


This will prepend https://href.li/? to all links, all links will then go to href.li which is a service to hide the HTTP referrer.

Can you think of a reason why after using this code(Edited for 3.8) for a little while without issue it would just spot showing an https link in chat and only show text?

[blind-eddie]

Nevermind, I got it. Posted fix on the 3.8 chatbox.

[MonkYZ]

Is it somehow possible that unregistered/non logged in users to see a registration page if they try to see the ChatBox page? At this momment they see a smilies page, and that's all.

Thanks in advance!

[DemOnstar]

Greetings all.

I have been away a while.

A little question.

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=152174&d=1427764792

Thanks.

[TheLastSuperman]

^ Any username html markup mods installed? Maybe a conflict of plugins? Not sure hopefully someone else has ran into the same issue before Demonstar and will comment soon I was just throwing an idea out there, if you do have some mods that modify any links try disabling, checking, then re-enabling until you find the culprit.

[DemOnstar]

if you do have some mods that modify any links try disabling, checking, then re-enabling until you find the culprit.

Cheers LS.
I think there is one mod by BOP https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=263699
that does link related stuff. I will check that later.

[irantk]

how to remove chat box from index and only show chat box full with click on link in another window?

[MarkFL]

Have you set the option "Position on page (Disable if you add ChatBox manually in templates)" to Disabled?

[irantk]

Thanks
The option of all the styles will be removed. But I just want it to remove a style.

[mansonklan]

Question 1 answer:

Yoursite.com/misc.php?do=cchatbox

Create a tab and use the link above

Question 2 answer:

add {vb:raw vsachatbox} to the styles template you wish to show it

Settings/Options

Position on page (Disable if you add ChatBox manually in templates) - Disable

[irantk]

Question 1 answer:

Yoursite.com/misc.php?do=cchatbox

Create a tab and use the link above



Question 2 answer:

add {vb:raw vsachatbox} to the styles template you wish to show it

Settings/Options

Position on page (Disable if you add ChatBox manually in templates) - Disable


thanks
when i set position on below NavBar show correctly but then i disable it and manually use Nothing shows :

{vb:raw template_hook.forumhome_below_forums}
<!-- /main -->
{vb:raw vsachatbox}
<div class="navlinks">

Nothing shows

[mansonklan]

forumhome template:

{vb:raw header}

{vb:raw navbar}

{vb:raw vsachatbox}

[irantk]

thanks

[mansonklan]

Can someone help me, I want to be able to add the chatbox to a custom page (php page) that I created, I have a template linked to that page too.
I tried adding this: {vb:raw vsachatbox} to the template but the chatbox still isn't appearing.
Any help?

still wondering this myself...

[shoyru]

guys , I dont see custom command in settings in 3.1.8 , anyone can give me command list or tell me how to add command , I tried few like /prune /ban but seem not work but /me work , thank

[e24h]

Do they appear on a unmodified default style?

[Mangahaven]

Going to try to install.

FYI I'm a noob at this stuff.

[mansonklan]

Going to try to install.

FYI I'm a noob at this stuff.

You picked a good mod for a noob, all Valter's mods are great and easily install...

[drdavis]

I have two questions. First this thing installed like a champ and I love it.

My first question is, can you censor out words that are in the chatbox? I thought I would give it a try and was shocked to see that I could enter several bad words that are censored out in the forum.

Second, my background is black so the initial text box is colored white where you enter your chat text. Because the text is normally white with a black background the initial text will not show up unless you pick a text color of something other than White or black.

[MarkFL]

My first question is, can you censor out words that are in the chatbox? I thought I would give it a try and was shocked to see that I could enter several bad words that are censored out in the forum...

For me, the words I have defined to be censored on the forums are also censored in the chatbox. I don't see any options to enable/disable this, so it should be enabled by default as far as I can tell.

Second, my background is black so the initial text box is colored white where you enter your chat text. Because the text is normally white with a black background the initial text will not show up unless you pick a text color of something other than White or black.

Try adding this to "additional.css" for each active style:

#vsacb_entermessage {
color: #XXXXXX
}

where "XXXXXX" is the color you wish to be the default text color in the message entry element.

[Mangahaven]

I don't know if this is directly related to this plugin or not, but I figure I could get some direction here.


I see this on the chatbox when installed.
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2015/07/22.png

How do I fix/install the relevant images for the chatbox smilies button & the "remove text formatting" button?

[MarkFL]

I don't know if this is directly related to this plugin or not, but I figure I could get some direction here.


I see this on the chatbox when installed.
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2015/07/22.png

How do I fix/install the relevant images for the chatbox smilies button & the "remove text formatting" button?

Upload the attached images to your "/images/editor" folder.

[Mangahaven]

Upload the attached images to your "/images/editor" folder.

Done.

Refreshed the page. and I see it's good.
Thank you.

[SkepticalGaming]

Upload the attached images to your "/images/editor" folder.

Hey mark i did this, but it still shows the full text an no icons.

[SkepticalGaming]

in my styles it had to be! thanks mark i just looked into a little better.

[friendlymela]

how can i remove the message of member in chat room?

[MarkFL]

how can i remove the message of member in chat room?

Click on the "Locate Message In Archive" icon associated with the message, then once you are in the archive, you will see a checkbox for that message, check that, then go down to the lower right of the form and click "Delete Selected." :D

[Stratis]

Also be sure that in settings VSa - ChatBox - Groups able to prune ChatBox (comma separated usergroup IDs) has admins or what else usergroup you are This maybe as default usergroup 6, i don't remember. if it is... with Marks steps you are ok.

[mrt12345]

great mod thanks running 4.2.3 all seems well .

[Duckface]

How could I place notices above the shoutbox exactly?

[Stratis]

How could I place notices above the shoutbox exactly?

Find template vsa_chatbox and at the very top add
<vb:if condition="$show['member']">
<div style="background-color:#E4E843;border:1px solid black;padding:10px;box-shadow: 2px 2px 1px #888888;">
<p style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:blue"><b>NOTICE</b></span></p>
<p style="font-size:12pt">Here you can write your message, bla, bla, bla</p></font>
</div>
</vb:if>

Change color and font size as your needs

[MonkYZ]

I know VSa ChatBox hasn't been updated in a while... but i was wondering, could somebody make a patch or something, so that every post ever made in ChatBox could be transferred into a thread on the forum? Sometimes searching in History is a pain... and having all in a thread would be really nice. Plus it would be great for SEO...

[billstelling]

Is there an issue with this mod working correctly on IOS. I have it installed on a site but the owner is not able to post using apple products.

[Rumpy]

Is it possible to change the name of the chatbox? I'd like to change the name on the drop down menu, plus view chatbox full, etc. to match my site. I've poked around a bit in the templates but cannot figure it out

[Stratis]

Its not in templates..
Search in Phrases:
ChatBox
View ChatBox Archive
ChatBox Archive

or what else you want to change.

[Rumpy]

That did it, thank you very much!

[bremereric]

I just did this in vb 4.2.3.....Where do I put the additional smilies?
I have some problems in Explorer and Firefox but it displays perfect in Google Chrome

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[bremereric]

Never mind I got it. I uploaded the additional images to editor. Now working in every browser in vb 4.2.3

[friendlymela]

How should i can add bot in chatroom?

[Nassou]

Probably the best Shoutbox for vBulletin. And still working perfectly fine for vb 4.2.3.

enjoy !

[jagtpf]

Have loaded this (vB 4.2.3 Candidate 1) test site on PC under xampp

"Chatbox Full" appears on Tab as expected, but when the tab is activated I receive an error with the following script in URL ---- *********/misc.php?do=cchatbox

"Object not found!

The requested URL was not found on this server. The link on the referring page seems to be wrong or outdated. Please inform the author of that page about the error.

If you think this is a server error, please contact the webmaster.
Error 404"

(seem to be having a lot of 'off-days' at the moment loading up various plugins! making me wonder if there's an underlying issue with my database/file structure).

[jagtpf]

Got a bit further with a fresh database. "ChatFull Box" link continues to throw back a 404 error. But I've now got the message box up - though it won't accept any input....

see attachment.

thanks for any help ....

[jagtpf]

Have got most of the settings sorted, so it appears in its own Forum. But trying to access ChatBox Full & Archive throws up 404 errors, and the message box itself won't accept any input.

[jagtpf]

Took the plunge and installed on Live Forum - and it all works (strangely!) ....

[jagtpf]

Can anyone hint on how to change the colours. Message background and font (time/usernames)?

Have removed white in admincp>options but default text is still white, so I'm guessing another setting somewhere in the plugin?

[Stratis]

Can anyone hint on how to change the colours. Message background and font (time/usernames)?

Have removed white in admincp>options but default text is still white, so I'm guessing another setting somewhere in the plugin?

Message background:
Style Variable Editor, find Blocks - blockrow_background Change as you wish.

Don't change usernames or other. that's how its supposed to be.

[Wisc]

Installed on 4.22 It says REMOVE TEXT FORMATTING rather than giving option to format?

[MarkFL]

Installed on 4.22 It says REMOVE TEXT FORMATTING rather than giving option to format?

You should see something like:

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=153737&stc=1&d=1449005356

The 4 buttons to the left of the "Remove Text Formatting" button give you the options for formatting your text. :)

If you see text instead of the "Remove Text Formatting" button, then you need to copy that image to your server. Here is the image (you can right-click and save it):

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=153738&stc=1&d=1449005546

and then upload it to:

images/editor/

[Wisc]

Thank you Mark! That fixed that, but would you believe it knocked out the smiles button?
says smiles and they come up but look funny

[MarkFL]

Thank you Mark! That fixed that, but would you believe it knocked out the smiles button?
says smiles and they come up but look funny

Hmm...that shouldn't have happened.

Would you mind posting a link to your site? If guests can view the chat, then I can take a look at the page source.

If a user must be registered and logged in, you could PM login credentials to me so I can look at it. :)

[user25148]

Hi all,

In the installation instructions, theres this line:

3. Open 'FORUMHOME' template and put "{vb:raw vsachatbox}" to desired line (for example after '<!-- /main -->') -> Save

The chatbox seems to work without putting {vb:raw vsachatbox} in any template. Is this step not needed? How is it showing up without adding this to the template?

If its not needed, does adding it to the template provide any benefits?

[Stratis]

Hi all,

In the installation instructions, theres this line:



The chatbox seems to work without putting {vb:raw vsachatbox} in any template. Is this step not needed? How is it showing up without adding this to the template?

If its not needed, does adding it to the template provide any benefits?

This is if you want to show Chat and in other places of your forum.
If you don't its not needed... you use "Position on page (Disable if you add ChatBox manually in templates)"

[jagtpf]

Message background:
Style Variable Editor, find Blocks - blockrow_background Change as you wish.

Don't change usernames or other. that's how its supposed to be.

Thanks but that affects more than the background in the Chatbox.

[MarkFL]

Thanks but that affects more than the background in the Chatbox.

I will use "red" as the background color to which we wish to change. You can add CSS selectors to your "additional.css" template(s)...you will need to do so for each style in which you want the change.

If you wish for this new background color to affect the message input area, add:

#vsacb_entermessage {
background: red;
}

If you wish for this new background color to affect the message display area, add:

#vsacb_messagearea {
background: red !important;
}

If you have a lot of styles, and you want the same change to all of them, and you don't have a master parent style with all other styles as children, then let me know and I can give you a plugin that will make the change to all styles (so you won't have to make the edit a bunch of times). :)

[jagtpf]

I will use "red" as the background color to which we wish to change. You can add CSS selectors to your "additional.css" template(s)...you will need to do so for each style in which you want the change.

If you wish for this new background color to affect the message input area, add:

#vsacb_entermessage {
background: red;
}

If you wish for this new background color to affect the message display area, add:

#vsacb_messagearea {
background: red !important;
}

If you have a lot of styles, and you want the same change to all of them, and you don't have a master parent style with all other styles as children, then let me know and I can give you a plugin that will make the change to all styles (so you won't have to make the edit a bunch of times). :)

Thanks for your help, Mark - very much appreciated. We don't have too many styles that we can't adjust for the background.

The main outstanding issue is with the colour of the date/time and ordinary usernames. Ideally to only affect the Chat and not the rest of the styles (If possible). [Only paying members display their usernames - ordinary members are still in white and thus tend to disappear into the background :D ]

[MarkFL]

Thanks for your help, Mark - very much appreciated. We don't have too many styles that we can't adjust for the background.

The main outstanding issue is with the colour of the date/time and ordinary usernames. Ideally to only affect the Chat and not the rest of the styles (If possible). [Only paying members display their usernames - ordinary members are still in white and thus tend to disappear into the background :D ]

Try something like this then (change "black" to the color you want):

#vsacb_messagearea td span span {
color: black;
}

[jagtpf]

Try something like this then (change "black" to the color you want):

#vsacb_messagearea td span span {
color: black;
}

Thank you Sir - that does it a treat ....

[jagtpf]

Ah !

Whoops.

Spoke too soon, that change prevents messages being posted on the Chat ?! Refresh is Ok, though.

[MarkFL]

Ah !

Whoops.

Spoke too soon, that change prevents messages being posted on the Chat ?! Refresh is Ok, though.

That's odd...I don't understand how a CSS change prevents messages from being posted, and it has no effect on the ability to post messages on my local dev board.

[jagtpf]

That's odd...I don't understand how a CSS change prevents messages from being posted, and it has no effect on the ability to post messages on my local dev board.

I agree, very strange behaviour - something else may be happening that I'm not aware of.

Thanks again....