Announcing Forum Runner - vBulletin Android/iPhone/iPad App

[ClemsonJeeper]

Introducing Forum Runner for the iPhone/iPad/Android vBulletin!

Forum Runner now supports ANDROID Devices!!!

http://www.forumrunner.com

What is Forum Runner?

Forum Runner is a vBulletin mod that allows your users to browse your forum using a native Android/iPhone/iPad client. This means faster access for those users since it only downloads the actual forum information rather than all the extraneous images that slow down the mobile connection.

Forum Runner now supports the iPad natively! Download the Forum Runner app once and support both iPhone and iPad versions in one universal app!

iOS 4 multitasking on the iPhone is fully supported by Forum Runner.

Forum Runner is FREE for forum owners to install, and takes less than 5 minutes. The client for the iPhone/iPad/Android costs 1.99$ which is LESS THAN THE COMPETITORS, and has more features. Please see the list below for full information on Forum Runner's features.

Forum Runner inherits all the security built into vBulletin, so users running Forum Runner will only be able to see the same forums and threads as they could using a regular browser.

Forum Runner Feature List

Native Android/iPad/iPhone support
iOS 4 multitasking support
Browse your favorite forums in an easy-to-use-interface with multiple notification types (private message, subscription, etc)
Fully customizable home screen with your favorite forums
FREE PUSH NOTIFICATION SUPPORT : Get private message and subscribed thread updates from your favorite forums in the background!
Poll updates (private messages/subscriptions) from favorites on home screen - shows you a summary of which forums you have new messages or subscriptions on!
Graphical display of polls - view results and vote on polls
Moderation tools for your moderators/admins (close/open thread, stick/unstick thread, move thread, delete posts, etc)
Image attachment thumbnail and full size viewing from threads
View a thread's image attachments in one convenient screen (much like the native iPhone "Photo" app)
Save thread images to your iPhone/iPod touch library
Fully searchable forums!
Multi-quote support
View embedded links without leaving the app, including YouTube videos
Supports portrait AND landscape mode
Full posting options (quote posts, start new thread, etc)
Attach unlimited photos from your library (or take a photo from the camera and attach it)
Full support for private messages and private message folders
Full support for thread subscriptions - track your favorite threads and be updated via push when they have new posts!Forum Runner currently supports vBulletin 3.6.x, 3.7.x, 3.8.x and 4.0.x. We are adding support for other mobile phones as well as forum software.

There is a Free version available in the iTunes App Store and Google Market as well which allows your users to try out Forum Runner before making a decision to buy it. It has all the features of the full version except that it does not have the ability to post threads and a few other differences which are outlined on http://www.forumrunner.com.

Some screen shots of Forum Runner running on various devices:

iPhone: Home Screen with customizable icons and notifications:

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2010/04/19.png

Push notification updates while outside the app:

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2010/04/20.pnghttps://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2010/04/21.png

Image attachment browser from a thread:

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2010/04/22.pnghttps://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2010/04/23.png

Fully searchable forums:

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2010/04/24.pnghttps://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2010/04/25.png

Full forum browsing:

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2010/04/26.pnghttps://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2010/04/27.png



How do I get the Forum Runner vBulletin Add-On?

You can download the latest version from vBulletin.org below. However if you download this version, you still need to register your forum on our directory list so it shows up in the iPhone/Android client. Please note that if you download the addon from vBulletin.org, you will need to download the unique sitekey.php file from http://www.forumrunner.com after you register your forum.

To register your forum, simply head over to http://www.forumrunner.com/?p=register. Full instructions to register your forum in the Forum Runner database are there. Once you register your forum, you can download the sitekey there. Simply place this file in the "forumrunner" directory that is created when you unarchive the add-on.

Also, there is a support forum located at: http://www.forumrunner.com/forum (http://www.forumrunner.com/support) Please post up your ideas or any issues you have with the App there.

How can I get the Forum Runner iPhone Client?
Either search "Forum Runner" in the App Store on your iPhone, or click one of the links below:

Get Forum Runner Full Version from App Store (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/forum-runner-vbulletin/id362527234?mt=8)

How can I get the Forum Runner Android Client?

Either search "Forum Runner" in the Google Market on your Android device, or click one of the links below:

Get Forum Runner Full Version from Google Market (market://details?id=net.endoftime.android.forumrunner)

BE SURE TO DOWNLOAD THE RIGHT VERSION FOR YOUR FORUM!
[B][COLOR=Red][SIZE=3]BE SURE TO DOWNLOAD THE RIGHT VERSION FOR YOUR FORUM!

This is the vBulletin 3.7.x thread. For other versions, look below.

Forum Runner for vBulletin 3.6.x (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=240794)
Forum Runner for vBulletin 3.8.x (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=240799)
Forum Runner for vBulletin 4.x (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=240652)

[ClemsonJeeper]

Update 1.2.6 contains fixes for forums running VBSEO, as well as some other smaller fixes. See the CHANGELOG file for details!

[ClemsonJeeper]

We have just released v1.3.0 of the add-on which adds support for:

* Add support for Google AdSense links (see http://www.forumrunner.net/forum/showthread.php?t=29 for installation instructions)
* Add support for Sphinx plugin searching (see http://www.forumrunner.net/forum/showthread.php?t=32 for installation instructions)
* Add ability to disable Forum Runner detection on supported devices (look in vBulletin Options->Forum Runner Settings)
* Fix issue with unknown location for people browsing with Forum Runner
* Fix various searching issues
* Add support for [YT] and [YOUTUBE] BBCode
* Add who's online support
* Fix issue with annuncements showing up multiple times if you "Load More Threads"
* Honor "Auto Subscription" settings in options when posting thru Forum Runner

[ClemsonJeeper]

Version 1.3.1 of the add-on has been released:

* Fix issue with international forums with PHP that does not have the mbstring module
* Add support for AME (Auto Media Encoder) tags
* Fix issue with certain forums not being able to verify

[nick_ramsay]

Could you post some installation instructions? Thanks.

[ClemsonJeeper]

There are instructions posted when you create your Forum Runner account at http://www.forumrunner.net.

If you have any questions, email support@forumrunner.net.

Short version:

Download the add-on, unzip it into your main forum directory (it will create a directory 'forumrunner' underneath it where all the files are).

Go into vBulletin Control Panel, Product Manager, import new product. Import file './forumruner/product-forumrunner.xml' (make sure 'Overwrite' is set to Yes).

After that, create account at http://www.forumrunner.net/?p=register to register your forum in the directory.

once that's done, you're good to go!

[nick_ramsay]

Thanks Clemson,

You'll have to excuse me for not creating an account on your site yet. I'm just trying to install this for one of our other admins. I'll tell him to sign-up there and register our site as soon as I get this installed (since he's the one that wants it).

I've followed your instructions, but get this error at the top of the screen after importing and enabling the product file:

Warning: fetch_template() calls should be replaced by the vB_Template class. Template name: fr_redirect in [path]/includes/functions.php on line 3957

Parse error: syntax error, unexpected '<' in /home/hotarorg/public_html/includes/class_core.php(4020) : eval()'d code on line 69

We are running vBulletin 4.0.3 with the default templates.

[ClemsonJeeper]

Thanks Clemson,

You'll have to excuse me for not creating an account on your site yet. I'm just trying to install this for one of our other admins. I'll tell him to sign-up there and register our site as soon as I get this installed (since he's the one that wants it).

I've followed your instructions, but get this error at the top of the screen after importing and enabling the product file:

Warning: fetch_template() calls should be replaced by the vB_Template class. Template name: fr_redirect in [path]/includes/functions.php on line 3957

Parse error: syntax error, unexpected '<' in /home/hotarorg/public_html/includes/class_core.php(4020) : eval()'d code on line 69

We are running vBulletin 4.0.3 with the default templates.

Note you are in the 3.7 modification forum. You will want the 4.0 add-on at:

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=240652&highlight=forum+runner

Since you installed 3.7 accidentally you will want to "Uninstall" the "Forum Runner" product from the admin CP->Product Manager, and follow install instructions using the proper bundle!

[nick_ramsay]

Note you are in the 3.7 modification forum.

Daaaah... well, that's embarrassing, isn't it? That's what happens when someone sends you a direct link to the mod they want installed. Maybe you could link each version number to their respective threads, though. Might save others from making the same mistake:

Forum Runner currently supports vBulletin 3.6.x, 3.7.x, 3.8.x and 4.0.x.

Installed now, so I'll ask the other admin to register at your site. Cheers.

[ClemsonJeeper]

That is a good point! I'll do that now.

[ClemsonJeeper]

1.3.2 released, maintenance update including:

1.3.2
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* Fix some push notification issues
* Fix some searching issues

[ClemsonJeeper]

I forgot to post this up here, if you are using push notifications, you can now configure what push notifications you want to receive (private message, subscription) as well as configure what time during the day you want these notifications sent to you.

So if you don't want to be notified at 3AM that someone posted in a thread you are subscribed to, you can now specify which hours you want notifications sent to you!

You can do this by logging into the Push Notification manager at:

http://www.forumrunner.net/?p=push

and look at the bottom of the page. The settings are there.

[ClemsonJeeper]

1.3.3 has been released:

* Fix issues with "Cyb - Advanced Permissions Based on Post Count" add-on and posting new threads/replies/private messages
* Fix issue with thumbnail display when gd/gd2 is not installed, but imagemagick is
* Fix issue with forums with threads that haven't been updated in a while not showing up
* Fix issue with polling for updates from Home Page updating your last login time
* Add support for different configurable Google AdSense locations

[ClemsonJeeper]

iPhone App Version 1.1.4 has been submitted to Apple with the following changes:

* Add support for making subforums Favorite - to use, simply drill down to the subforum you wish to make a favorite, hit the "Action" button in the upper right corner, and choose "Add to Favorites"
* Added "Help" tab for online help - this will be updated as questions come in.
* Fix various UI Issues
* Add setting "Show Thread Preview" which will allow you to disable thread previews and display more threads per page
* Fix issue with people who declined push notifications just getting a black screen on launch

[ClemsonJeeper]

Version 1.3.5 has been released:

* Fix a few more issues with Arabic forums
* Fix image thumbnail generation issues on forums without libgd/libgd2 installed

[ClemsonJeeper]

Version 1.3.6 has been released with the following fixes/enhancements:

* Fix a few more issues with internationalization
* Add support for in-app forum/thread linking (does not punt you to the internal browser when a user links a forum/thread in your forum)
* Fix issue with forum owners who link to another forum on their site using "Forum Manager->Forum Link"
* Fix issue with editing a post removes your thread subscription
* Fix issue with "Subscribed" badge showing incorrect values with forums not using databsae threadmarking

[ClemsonJeeper]

Version 1.3.7 has been released with the following fixes:

* Fix issue with replying to threads sometimes unsubscribing you from the thread
* Fix issue with push notification badge being incorrect in certain situations
* Add some fields for iPad support

[ClemsonJeeper]

The latest version of the client also supports the iPad natively!

[ClemsonJeeper]

Version 1.3.8 has been released which contains the fix:

* Fix issue with URLs posted via Forum Runner not being parsed/clickable

[ClemsonJeeper]

Just a FYI, we've decided not to charge for push notifications - ever.

So when you create a push notification account, ignore the expiration date. A future revision of the app will remove this altogether. :-)

[ClemsonJeeper]

Forum Runner client v1.2.1 was released yesterday with full iOS 4 multitasking support as well as multiquote support!

[ClemsonJeeper]

Version 1.3.9 of the add-on has been released with the following changes:

* Fix issue with some push notifications not being sent out for thread subscriptions
* Fix issue with ignored users showing up in Forum Runner threads
* Fix conflict with Cyb - Forum Rules add-on
* Add support for various moderation tasks through Forum Runner (open/close thread, move thread, delete posts, stick/unstick thread) for your moderators
* Add support for viewing and voting on polls through Forum Runner

[ClemsonJeeper]

Version 1.4.0 has been released:

* Add support for CMS to vBulletin 4.0 sites. This must be enabled in "vBulletin Options->Enable CMS Support". Your users will be able to read your articles and post comments if enabled.
* [VB36] Fix issue with private messages not loading properly/causing a database error
* Fix issue with some invlaid thread links causing parse errors

[ClemsonJeeper]

Version 1.5.0 has been released in anticipation of our Android App Release!!

1.5.0
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* Build in Android support
* Image attachments/links now appear inline as opposed to all bunched up at the bottom of the post
* Fix issue with "Mark Threads Read" not updating push notification server
* Revamp of thread summary - add avatar and more information
* Fix various other minor bugs

[ClemsonJeeper]

ANDROID SUPPORT IS HERE!!!!

1.5.1
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* Android support
* Document AdMob support

[ClemsonJeeper]

Version 1.5.2 has been released:
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* Add support for "Delete as Spam" and "Ban User" for those mods/admins with access
* Fix issue with soft-deleted threads showing up in thread list/search
* Add support for showing signatures to users
* Fix issue with using Arabic characters for login/password
* Allow administrators to choose forums to exclude from sending to Forum Runner mobile clients. This is found in vBulletin Options->Forum Runner->Exclude Forums

[ClemsonJeeper]

Version 1.5.3 has been released:
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* Fix many issues with forums with foreign character sets (logging in, push notification, moderation, etc)
* Fix issue with forums that disable attachments completely incorrectly allowing Forum Runner to attach images
* Fix issue with some threads crashing with iPad clients
* Add ability to configure which user groups you want to EXCLUDE sending Google AdSense or AdMob ads to

[ClemsonJeeper]

Version 1.6.1 has been released:
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* Allow forum owners to configure the color of the navigation bar of their users while browsing their forum.
* Allow forum owners to provide default 'forum icons' for their forums/subforums - see forumrunner/icons/README.txt
* Modify 'preview' to show preview of last post in thread rather than first
* Add ability to enable "Signature" so that your posts will have an optional "Sent from my <device> using Forum Runner" appended. This can be overridden by the forum owner.
* Add support for displaying HTML, BBCode markup, and animated smilies
* Add support for viewing online status through app
* Add support for reporting of posts via app
* Handle [COLOR], [I], [B] BBCodes
* Add ability for users to choose if they see the last post or first post in thread summary screens

[ClemsonJeeper]

Version 1.6.2 has been released!
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* Add support for sharing posts via Facebook
* Migrate to use the AdMob SDK for iPhone and Android instead of javascript. See the support forums for more information. Your AdMob publisher ID can now be set in Forum Runner Settings for both iPhone and Android mobile.
* Add support for Google Analytics tracking of pageviews in the app. See our support forums for information on how to set this up
* Add support for "Search Titles Only"

[ClemsonJeeper]

Version 1.6.3 has been released!
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* Add support for native registration via the app
* Added new phrase called 'fr_register_forum_rules' which contains the HTML that is displayed to your mobile users for the forum rules. Note this is a generic rule template and should be modified to suit your forum.
* Fix issue with Throttle Posts Mod and Forum Runner conflicting
* Fix issue with post editing

[ClemsonJeeper]

1.7.0
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* Add support for user avatar uploads from phone
* Add new profile support with extra information
* Add support for users to soft delete their own posts (if the forum permissions allow it)

[ClemsonJeeper]

1.7.1
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* Fix issue with albums showing up in profiles if feature is disabled
* Fix issue with long threads causing timeouts in the app
* Fix issue with some AWC add-ons

[ClemsonJeeper]

Version 1.7.2 has been released:

1.7.2
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* Add support for Post Thanks mod @
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=231666
* Various bugfixes

[ClemsonJeeper]

1.7.3 has been released:

1.7.3
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* Remove requirement for branded users to have a push notification account

[edytwinky]

Is vBulletin.org or vBulletin.com currently using Forum Runner?