vB flash clock integration hack

[pattox2k1]

well this is my first release for a vBulletin hack and it is only v1.0 and it is completlety bug free. This hack should work on any vBulletin version from 2.03-2.25 as it only requires 2 file uploads and 2 template edits. All the instructions and needed files are included in the zip file and copyrights go to macromedia for the clock that is used.

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UPDATE
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1. Fixed some writing that was left behind from previous install.
2. Fixed some things that the install said were there but weren't.

Enjoy!

[ceo_tfw]

is there a DEMO for us to see, on my forum I use a java clock that is viewed on all pages that is run from a js file, :D

[pattox2k1]

ok a demo is at:

http://www.thugnature.net/forums/clock.php

[Mark Hewitt]

It just says board is closed.

[Brad]

Demo: http://www.extremechatforums.com/vbulletin/clock.php


i dont like the look, so i dident provide a link onforum for members, really only installed it for a demo for people

[Harvey]

@Anime-loo: your demo results in
Warning: ChDir: No such file or directory (errno 2) in /home/virtual/site2/fst/var/www/html/vbulletin/clock.php on line 5

[off-topic]
I'm interested in the hack for "Unanswered Threads". Where can I find it?
[/off-topic]

[Blade3]

It's look NICE ;) !

I try it, but I have few question ?
For another Clock presentation, graphique, I'm suppose to make another Clock or you have a site to search a good swf clock ?

P.S.: Sorry my english it's not very good, I'm a french guy !

Thanks for your answer !
:alien:

[Brad]

Originally posted by Harvey
@Anime-loo: your demo results in
Warning: ChDir: No such file or directory (errno 2) in /home/virtual/site2/fst/var/www/html/vbulletin/clock.php on line 5

[off-topic]
I'm interested in the hack for "Unanswered Threads". Where can I find it?
[/off-topic]

i know about the warning, not really worried about it, if you set the hack up right you wont get it, i did it in like a minute, fast and dirty.


as for that other hack, i think chen made it but im not sure, its here at org tho

[Corbu]

I'm sorry but...I can't see this clock on my forum !

Can we have a real screenshhoot please because i'm seraching on this web site ...

[Brad]

heh wat i get for posting a demo

Guest Unknown Location: /vbulletin/clock.php? 07:22 AM 212.138.47.15 Guest Unknown Location: /vbulletin/clock.php? 07:26 AM
Guest Unknown Location: /vbulletin/clock.php? 07:27 AM
Guest eXtreme Chat Forums Main Index 07:25 AM
Guest Unknown Location: /vbulletin/clock.php? 07:21 AM
Guest Unknown Location: /vbulletin/clock.php? 07:27 AM
Guest Unknown Location: /vbulletin/clock.php? 07:28 AM

[Floris]

It takes ages to load (demo site)
And how do you know it is 100% bug free (rofl)
Hey Anime-loo, I just noticed you installed my statements system hack :P cool! Looks great on your board dude.

[BigJohnson]

nice hack

[pattox2k1]

i know it is bug free cause i have tested it........and it works........and as for the error

@Anime-loo: your demo results in
Warning: ChDir: No such file or directory (errno 2) in /home/virtual/site2/fst/var/www/html/vbulletin/clock.php on line 5

you must have done something wrong or your server musn't like the script because i have no errors with it.........but ill work on it and find out why......

[BigJohnson]

can u make it so it displays on front page and resize it, that would be great, im just making suggestion thanx

[DWZ]

Originally posted by xiphoid
It takes ages to load (demo site) yeah, i know, i gave up...

still don't know what this hack does... lol

[BigJohnson]

i waited it took me about 20-30 min but it just a big clock on a page that displays the time and the clock hands move, but overall its a nice hack, just needs the timing moved up and maybe on the front page with some resizing, nice hack thanx

[JulianD]

I'm going to download it and try it with my local board.

[pattox2k1]

can u make it so it displays on front page and resize it, that would be great, im just making suggestion thanx

to do this in the install file where it says:

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1. Create a called template 'clock_swf' and paste the following as the content:
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<OBJECT width=(desired width)(450 is good) height=(desired height)(300 is good)><PARAM NAME="Sitename Forums Flash Clock" VALUE="http://www.youraddress.com/forums/Clock.swf">
<embed src="http://www.youraddress.com/forums/Clock.swf" width="(desired width)(450 is good)"
height="(desired height)(300 is good)"></embed></OBJECT>

************************************************** *****

just put the following code in the forumhome template:

<OBJECT width=(desired width)(450 is good) height=(desired height)(300 is good)><PARAM NAME="Sitename Forums Flash Clock" VALUE="http://www.youraddress.com/forums/Clock.swf">
<embed src="http://www.youraddress.com/forums/Clock.swf" width="(desired width)(450 is good)"
height="(desired height)(300 is good)"></embed></OBJECT>

you just gotta edit the link to the SWF file and change the sizes :)

[BigJohnson]

thanx

[JTMON]

awesome hack. We need more Flash/vbulletin hacks. It's great because you can scale the flash usually with no unwanted problems.

[pattox2k1]

ok ill take care of that then ;) ill make some more flash integration hacks :D my next idea is a flash jukebox.......i jus gotta edit the songs ;)

[Snake~eyes]

I wanna see a demo...
all the links were dead

[pattox2k1]

ok then.......go to:

http://www.thugnature.net/forums/clock.php

[firewars]

That gives me an empty page with the HTML code:

<!-- BEGIN TEMPLATE: clock -->

<!-- END TEMPLATE: clock -->

..I'm gonna upload the flash itself to see what it is like then ;)

[firewars]

Here we go.
This is what the clock looks like itself:

[firewars]

Code improvements making the installation easier:

I have changed the code a bit making the installation easier (you don't have to change that many values, you still can, of course).


clock_swf template

I changed:

<OBJECT width=(desired width)(450 is good) height=(desired height)(300 is good)><PARAM NAME="Sitename Forums Flash Clock" VALUE="http://www.youraddress.com/forums/Clock.swf">
<embed src="http://www.youraddress.com/forums/Clock.swf" width="(desired width)(450 is good)"
height="(desired height)(300 is good)"></embed></OBJECT>

into

<OBJECT width=450 height=300><PARAM NAME="$bbtitle Flash Clock" VALUE="$bburl/Clock.swf">
<embed src="$bburl/Clock.swf" width="450"
height="300"></embed></OBJECT>

and thus making the script automatically know the URL to the board.

Here it is installed and not fitting my forums style nor being centered.
Nice hack, though.