vBXirc

[Zachery]

PLEASE READ
This thread is only here for users who have already installed this hack, there is no longer a public version of vBXirc for vBulletin 3.0.x

There will be a 3.5.x version in the near future.

Sorry for any problems this may have caused.

[Dan]

Good job! If I remember correctly I have this installed on my forums.

[Zachery]

^^

version 2.5 is just about ready for a release, im just working on adding the ACP pages and finilazing the templates :)

[SnowBot]

as always fella, GREAT JOB. I have had this installed from when you first started testing it :)

[deathemperor]

I've got this from vbtemplates, problem now is I have to click install, hehe

[D|ver]

thx for this great integration :D

but i have a small question

is it possible to use custom header and footer templates for the chat window?
i tried to replace the $header variable to $custom_header but without success
does anybody know, what i can do now?

[nighteyes]

Does this hack restrict chat to registered members only? My concern is: I don't want people to be able to choose nicknames... steal other peoples identities in the chat room. Looks pretty cool otherwise. :)

[Xenos]

I am new to vB and curious what needs to be done to install this. There is no install information in the zip. Evidently there is a lot more to do than edit index(vb3) and rename it to index.php.

[Zachery]

Diver it will be in my next version by default however if you wish ill give you the code to do it.

Nighteyes, ATM no it doesnt however when 2.5 is finished there will be a unregistered switch in the ACP to allow/disallow registered members.

Xenos all that needs to be done, if you read the install.html, is copy the template into your chat template that you will make and your done, besides fpting your files in place :)

[Xenos]

Thanks Faranth. I downloaded the zip again and found the missing files.

[FleaBag]

As I told you before Faranth this will make a more than fitting replacement for my vB2 chat hack, I'll definitely install this.

[Erwin]

Installed with no problems. To avoid having to change the header template, just put the files and directories in the root folder, delete all the php files, and use a separate style and add the applet to the forumdisplay template, then make that style permanent for a particular forum, and link to that forum. :)

[Zachery]

for my next version there will be an installer, it will install the templates to the global style

plus there is 6-7 templates for the next version for the options that im including :)
also alot of the options will be setable via the ACP :)

[MikeJeffs]

Are you planning (or could you consider) adding the feature of showing who is currently or recently in the chat room on another page? I think this has been done recently in the VB3 jIRC hack.

look forward to the new version!

[Zachery]

i MIGHT be able to, but dont count on it, im not sure how jIRC does it. anyone who is doing it is probally doing it via an eggdrop, or a server service, however i might be able to define the chat location and do somthing with that, howeveer if they continue to browse the forums then that location would drop

[MikeJeffs]

Ok, I think I'm gonna be installing anyway :)

You could always have a "Users who have recently entered the chat room list..." log the time each person goes in and give them say a 60min expiration time. This might not be good for sites where people sit there all night, however for sites with short span chat sessions it would be handy.

[Zachery]

if i cant get vBXirc 2.5 finished tonight expect it tomorow, i just need to finish the settings group and recoding / standardizeing the templates

[Erwin]

Are you planning (or could you consider) adding the feature of showing who is currently or recently in the chat room on another page? I think this has been done recently in the VB3 jIRC hack.

look forward to the new version!
If you used my method of putting the chat applet in a forum, you can then have the number of users show up at the top of the page, as well as on the homepage, for users in that forum. :)

[Erwin]

Btw, is there a way of getting rid of the stupid "download JVM59.tmp" popup window? :)

[Zachery]

If you used my method of putting the chat applet in a forum, you can then have the number of users show up at the top of the page, as well as on the homepage, for users in that forum. :)
ill check into it (i havent goten it for ages as i set it to always allow)


what is "your" method?

[Erwin]

Read my post on the previous page. :)

[Zachery]

Read my post on the previous page. :)
* Faranth is confused

i dont totaly get it >.<

[SiXXGuNNZ]

looks pretty good, I modded some stuff, still wanna get my navbars and such to appear :)

http://tehru.org/chat.php

also, it don't connect to a real channel right now, cuz I am just testing :)

[Zachery]

looks pretty good, I modded some stuff, still wanna get my navbars and such to appear :)

http://tehru.org/chat.php

also, it don't connect to a real channel right now, cuz I am just testing :)
well the navbars and such will be apperaing as their own templates in 2.5 however im trying to remedy an issue with the client it self, and finanlizze some coding (tralstion im being lazy about it ;D)

[Gio Takahashi]

I found out the problem why it wouldn't work and finally fixed it. it works perfectly and will definitely be used. Here it is.

http://www.unitedempire.net/forum/chat/

[Zachery]

I found out the problem why it wouldn't work and finally fixed it. it works perfectly and will definitely be used. Here it is.

http://www.unitedempire.net/forum/chat/
to anyone who cares i am still working on 2.5 :) just havent had time last 2-3 days :)

[Gio Takahashi]

Sounds good, I'll look forward to 2.5 when it comes out.

[Zachery]

2.5 installer is done
file edits are compiled ( 1 or 2 depending)
template edits 1 :)

will be out within 10~ min just making the readme :)

[nighteyes]

Awesome stuff. :D

[Zachery]

lol ppl are buggin me and its taken abit longer, just finishing the tempaltes and the readme >.<

[Zachery]

updated

[MikeJeffs]

Thanks for doing the update :)

I have a problem though, I've installed and everything seemed to go ok. In the options I have selected #ukbboy to be my room, however when the chat window opens the room is always #geekjunto

how can I fix that?
thanks

[Zachery]

weird, oh you know what i bet i didnt update a template lol lemme post the fix :)

[MikeJeffs]

Cheers :)

Do I just reupload or do I need to run the install script again?

I was also wondering if there is a way to remove the "change nick" box. Part of the advantage of only allowing access to members is that they use their own names (they could of course type /nick, but most don't know about that.)

[Zachery]

yes you can remove the nick box,

read my first post on how to fix your first question :)

find in both vbxirc_index and vbxirc_small


<!-- start nickinfo -->
<param name="pixx:nickfield" value="true">
<!-- end nickinfo-->


replace with


<!-- start nickinfo -->
<param name="pixx:nickfield" value="false">
<!-- end nickinfo-->

[MikeJeffs]

thanks :)

On your first post though there is a typo, it shoudl be:

<param name="command1" value="/join #geekjunto">

should be changed to:

<param name="command1" value="/join $vboptions[ircroom]">

[Zachery]

thanks :)

On your first post though there is a typo, it shoudl be:

<param name="command1" value="/join #geekjunto">

should be changed to:

<param name="command1" value="/join $vboptions[ircroom]">
? i dont see one ....

[Tryfwar]

not sure why but for some reason I get a 'IRC applet not found'when i move mouse over the chatwindow.

It stays gray.

[Zachery]

not sure why but for some reason I get a 'IRC applet not found'when i move mouse over the chatwindow.

It stays gray.
did you upload all the files into the chat folder like the instructions said?

also this probally wont work correctly (Templatewise) if your still using beta 7

[MikeJeffs]

You have:
<param name="host" value="$vboptions[ircroom]">

Should be:
<param name="command1" value="/join $vboptions[ircroom]">

I'm having one final issue. When your not logged in and a user selects to go to the chat, they are presented with the VB login screen, but on logging in users are forwarded to a 404 page (http://www.domain.com/forum/chat/login.php) - is there a way they can be taken to the chat?

many thanks for a great hack!

[Zachery]

ah, there might be one more file edit >.<

thanks ill go and fix that right away,

check the main options for vBXirc to allow guest's yes or no :)

[Tryfwar]

nm me !

[MikeJeffs]

Allow Guests is set to "no"

I dont want guests to be able to use the chat room. But if a registered member is not logged in, it would be good to allow them to login and be forwarded to the chat. As it stands the login screen is presented to them, but after entering a user:pass they get the 404 page.

[Gio Takahashi]

Got this error:

"Startup error : java.lang.illegalAccessError: irc/security/prv/SpecificMSSecuredProvider"

[Zachery]

Allow Guests is set to "no"

I dont want guests to be able to use the chat room. But if a registered member is not logged in, it would be good to allow them to login and be forwarded to the chat. As it stands the login screen is presented to them, but after entering a user:pass they get the 404 page.i think i know whats wrong, ill look into fixing it soon

Gio sounds like a firewall setting/server issue

[Gio Takahashi]

your vbxirc worked for me before the upgrade however.

I checked with my member, they got the same error too.

[trekwarfare]

Thank you very much!! Will install this updated version later tonight.

[Zachery]

your vbxirc worked for me before the upgrade however.

I checked with my member, they got the same error too.
domain and url?

[Gio Takahashi]

<a href="http://www.unitedempire.net/forum/chat/" target="_blank">http://www.unitedempire.net/forum/chat/</a>


Also, how would I be able to use my own Header and Navbar, instead of the default.

[Zachery]

http://www.unitedempire.net/forum/chat/


Also, how would I be able to use my own Header and Navbar, instead of the default.
first reupload the default files and clear your caches

just customize the tempaltes :)

[Zachery]

make sure your chdir is set to

/home/synergy4/public_html/forum/

:) if theres still a problem after that lemme know

[Gio Takahashi]

first reupload the default files and clear your caches

just customize the tempaltes :)
I tried $header and $navbar. No go. any other suggestion?

[SnowBot]

yep sorry mate my bad

[Zachery]

I tried $header and $navbar. No go. any other suggestion?
copy your $header and $navbar templates as they are into vbxirc_header and vbxirc_navbar

HOWEVER javascript dropdown menus WILL NOT WORK with the java applet there

[SnowBot]

hhmm cant connect

iv tried

irc.kinexuseurope.co.uk port 6667
irc.quadspeedi.net port 6667
irc.orkan.net port 6667
irc.panthar.net port 6667
ircd.neuronnexion.fr port 6667

I am connected to linknet on my BNC with
irc.quadspeedi.net port 6667
so i know thats ok.

ERROR
Connecting...
Unable to connect : null

I also tried turning my firewall OFF so port 113 for ident is open but still no luck

[Zachery]

hhmm cant connect

iv tried

irc.kinexuseurope.co.uk port 6667
irc.quadspeedi.net port 6667
irc.orkan.net port 6667
irc.panthar.net port 6667
ircd.neuronnexion.fr port 6667

I am connected to linknet on my BNC with
irc.quadspeedi.net port 6667
so i know thats ok.

ERROR
Connecting...
Unable to connect : null

I also tried turning my firewall OFF so port 113 for ident is open but still no luck
did you upload all the files? and overwrite the old ones?

[SnowBot]

did you upload all the files? and overwrite the old ones?yes and to make sure iv just done it again, still same thing

Only thing i have done was to delete the "chat" template from an old version as this has its own

[Zachery]

yes and to make sure iv just done it again, still same thing

Only thing i have done was to delete the "chat" template from an old version as this has its own
well your current server

irc.panthar.net doesnt work for me in mIRC either so...

[SnowBot]

well your current server

irc.panthar.net doesnt work for me in mIRC either so...
figured it out, thats an SSL server

added
irc.link-net.org

and its working :) great job and intergration :)

[MrNase]

thanks faranth :)

I'll give it a try ;)

it's working for me but i have some problems. The best would be if you check it out on yourself ;)
www.sportboard.de/chat

the popup-version does very well but the normal view seems to have some problems with the css file and with the gfx.

[nighteyes]

copy your $header and $navbar templates as they are into vbxirc_header and vbxirc_navbar

HOWEVER javascript dropdown menus WILL NOT WORK with the java applet there

First of all this is an awesome hack. But why doesn't it automatically pull our header and footer etc. without needing to do it separately?

[Zachery]

thanks faranth :)

I'll give it a try ;)

it's working for me but i have some problems. The best would be if you check it out on yourself ;)
www.sportboard.de/chat

the popup-version does very well but the normal view seems to have some problems with the css file and with the gfx.
the only thing i can think of is that your storing CSS as files, otherwise it should work perfectly. howerver i did check out that link and the only thing broken were an iamge or two which is just a path issue

[Casparian]

Is there any way to have it join more than one room at a time when you log in to the server? We have two rooms, one for silly chat and one for serious discussion (usually moderated with a set topic for a few hours a night).

Also, how about being able to resize the java window from the Admin CP? That'd be useful - some people have complained it's a bit too small.

With this chat applet, is it possible to change the display font size and colour? Again, some people have said the default is hard to read on their monitor, and it'd be great if either it could use one set by Admin, or if the users could change it themselves :)

The only thing I really think this addon needs is the ability to use the standard header and footer templates...

Great work! :D

[Zachery]

Is there any way to have it join more than one room at a time when you log in to the server? We have two rooms, one for silly chat and one for serious discussion (usually moderated with a set topic for a few hours a night).

Also, how about being able to resize the java window from the Admin CP? That'd be useful - some people have complained it's a bit too small.

With this chat applet, is it possible to change the display font size and colour? Again, some people have said the default is hard to read on their monitor, and it'd be great if either it could use one set by Admin, or if the users could change it themselves :)

The only thing I really think this addon needs is the ability to use the standard header and footer templates...

Great work! :D
you can use the standard header and footer tempaltes, it used to, but ppl complained about having to modify them to work correctly :)

just copy your header and footer templates into them and they should work fine

Header > vbxirc_header
footer > vbixrc_footer

if the java window is too small you can change it in the templates, altho i will look into adding it into the ACP for the next release as it is a good idea :)

yes see in the template where it says command1 copy that put2 and change /join $vboptions[ircroom] to /join #roomname :)

[ekool]

Is there any way to either use the nickname guest_XXX or modify a nickname so it does NOT begin with a number? Some of my members cannot log in since their nickname beings with a number, and the IRC server rejects it.

[ekool]

In a reply to myself, I found the following:

in chat/index.php

Line 48:

$nonalnum = ereg_replace("[^ [:alnum:]]", "", $bbuserinfo[username]);

Change to say the following:

$nonalnum = preg_replace("/^(\d.*)/","_\$1", $bbuserinfo[username]);

That should cause the forum to add an underscore to the front of the nickname if it begins with a digit, and leave it unmolested if it does not.

[Zachery]

In a reply to myself, I found the following:

in chat/index.php

Line 48:

$nonalnum = ereg_replace("[^ [:alnum:]]", "", $bbuserinfo[username]);

Change to say the following:

$nonalnum = preg_replace("/^(\d.*)/","_\$1", $bbuserinfo[username]);

That should cause the forum to add an underscore to the front of the nickname if it begins with a digit, and leave it unmolested if it does not.
ill take a look into adding somthing like this in the next version :)

[Halo_DDF]

It gives me a error that says

Warning: main(./global.php): failed to open stream: No such file or directory in /home/king/public_html/chat/index.php on line 39

Fatal error: main(): Failed opening required './global.php' (include_path='.:/usr/lib/php:/usr/local/lib/php') in /home/king/public_html/chat/index.php on line 39


Here is line 39 in the file

// ## Grabs global.php ##
require_once("./global.php");

If you could help that would be great. Sorry if this question was already asked

[Zachery]

It gives me a error that says

Warning: main(./global.php): failed to open stream: No such file or directory in /home/king/public_html/chat/index.php on line 39

Fatal error: main(): Failed opening required './global.php' (include_path='.:/usr/lib/php:/usr/local/lib/php') in /home/king/public_html/chat/index.php on line 39


Here is line 39 in the file

// ## Grabs global.php ##
require_once("./global.php");

If you could help that would be great. Sorry if this question was already asked
did you open the read me?

[Halo_DDF]

did you open the read me?


Yes? Was that a trick question or soming. BTW fixed it

[Zachery]

no, because if you read it properly you wouldnt have a problem :)

[zeeg99]

This is great, i have a couple suggestions/bugs;

1. When i try to connect, I get connection error: null or whatever, I think it's because I'm already connected to IRC as my nickname..

2. Can you make it so for example, you can do index.php with a $_REQUEST['room'] or something, so i can do like index.php and an input with room=#blah for different pages =)

[Zachery]

connection null is either from a firewall or av
or the server dosnt like java irc clients


Zeeg ill think about addoing that in the next version :)

[Mickie D]

i also got the null problem m8y :(

one strange thing is it worked once then it stoped then i put a diff irc server in and it worked then it stoppped ?

thanks for any help

i am not using any av or firewall and i used to run other chat scripts fine :)

Regards
Mickie

[Zachery]

i also got the null problem m8y :(

one strange thing is it worked once then it stoped then i put a diff irc server in and it worked then it stoppped ?

thanks for any help

i am not using any av or firewall and i used to run other chat scripts fine :)

Regards
Mickie
if your using Suns javaconsole clear all the class's and empty the trash.

also clear your temporay internet files

[Mickie D]

done all that and still have null on connect .. it wont even load any irc server now m8

i followed every step to the letter and just went over it... im gonna take a look in my phpmyadmin and see if the actual data is being put in there ?

[Zachery]

done all that and still have null on connect .. it wont even load any irc server now m8

i followed every step to the letter and just went over it... im gonna take a look in my phpmyadmin and see if the actual data is being put in there ?
can you give me a link to the script?

[???`S?LV?R???`]

This Is Great, By the way how would i fix this into all being on the bar instead of having that link up there alone.

[Zachery]

just move it there its just moving the html :)

[???`S?LV?R???`]

nevermind fixed that lol, one more question where are the settings for the chat in the admincp

[Zachery]

ACP > vB Options > vBXirc :)

[???`S?LV?R???`]

nevermind, answered my own question again lol :)

[???`S?LV?R???`]

btw, is there a way i can make it so only options load up for certain usergroups... like make it so only forum admins can see the "status" button..etc

[poetic]

Is there any reason why that ALL of my users get nothing more than a gray box.. but I can use it fine?

[???`S?LV?R???`]

next question...... how do i change the color of the chat? :)

[Zachery]

Is there any reason why that ALL of my users get nothing more than a gray box.. but I can use it fine?
i used to know how the change the base color, but since the upgrade i havent looked into it :) but i wil

[poetic]

No, sorry I don't mean color. I mean not one of my members can use the chat.

[Zachery]

i was talking to sliver, poetic give me a link to the chat please

[SiXXGuNNZ]

how do I uninstall the templates?

[Zachery]

2.5.1 will have an uninstaller, whats the problem?

[SiXXGuNNZ]

2.5.1 will have an uninstaller, whats the problem?
I was just testing it out, seeing how it turned out and all, didn't really want my rc board hacked up just yet, seems the only things that are diffiuclt to remove are the templates and the admincp options. I think I have to go database hunting don't I? like actually do a manual remove from the tables?

[Zachery]

I was just testing it out, seeing how it turned out and all, didn't really want my rc board hacked up just yet, seems the only things that are diffiuclt to remove are the templates and the admincp options. I think I have to go database hunting don't I? like actually do a manual remove from the tables?
you can just leave them there, when you upgrade they should be removed :)

if you can wait for friday the installer will have an uninstall function :)

[SiXXGuNNZ]

you can just leave them there, when you upgrade they should be removed :)

if you can wait for friday the installer will have an uninstall function :)
no prob, I can wait

[pokesph]

This hack works great, was fairly easy to install.. just one small problem.. none of the images from our board show up..

any quick clues as how to fix this?

[Zachery]

This hack works great, was fairly easy to install.. just one small problem.. none of the images from our board show up..

any quick clues as how to fix this?
what did you do?

[danbc]

Same here, but that might be caused because I chose to install the chat files in a folder called "chat", to keep my root folder more clean :)

is there a easy way to fix this, so I can keep it in my chat folder?

*Dan clicks install*

[Zachery]

Same here, but that might be caused because I chose to install the chat files in a folder called "chat", to keep my root folder more clean :)

is there a easy way to fix this, so I can keep it in my chat folder?

*Dan clicks install*
no as long as you follow the instructions in the read me and do what it says it SHOULD work

[danbc]

Strange...

It has red X?s on the pic places, but when I check the properties of the missin pic, it has the right path and the image is there :(

[Zachery]

Strange...

It has red X?s on the pic places, but when I check the properties of the missin pic, it has the right path and the image is there :(
can i have a link to the chat please?

[danbc]

Yup, no problemos

http://www.supportalen.dk/chat/index.php

If there?s any probs use:
login:Faranth
pass:Faranth

I appreciate the help Faranth, since I?m absolutely no use in regards to the core stuff at all, that?s why Vb is so cool, coz You guys can make easy hacks :D

[Zachery]

you didnt follow all the directions in the readme file :)

[danbc]

Wow, did You check allready?

Wich did I miss then?

[Zachery]

change the path of your image directorys

[danbc]

Ehh.. This might be a stupid question, but where do I need to change the paths?

[Zachery]

ACP > Style Manager > Image Directory PAths

[danbc]

Ahhhrrr.... I see the prob now...

http://www.supportalen.dk/chat/images/green/misc/vbulletin3_logo_white.gif

The images aren?t (offcause) in the chatfolder, but it seems to think it is...

I just fixed it the easy way and created the dirs and copied the files, and now everythings working perfectly :)

Thanks for the support Faranth!

[Zachery]

you didnt need to copy the folders or files just set the img dirs correctly

[danbc]

They are, or atleast the images are showing fine on every other page besides the chat page. But no worries, it?s working like a charm now so I?m happy :)

Cool hack dude!

[nighteyes]

One big bug I've just found and reproduced on the sample sites. When a user is not logged in, and attempts to use chat, they get the standard error login box. Unfortunately the form is looking for /chat/login.php which doesn't exist.... it needs to point to /login.php. Obviously an easy fix edit the error message template and force form to go to /login.php.... but should this really require another template hack? :)

[Zachery]

One big bug I've just found and reproduced on the sample sites. When a user is not logged in, and attempts to use chat, they get the standard error login box. Unfortunately the form is looking for /chat/login.php which doesn't exist.... it needs to point to /login.php. Obviously an easy fix edit the error message template and force form to go to /login.php.... but should this really require another template hack? :)
it either requres a template mod or a file edit to redirect properly

Tomorow will be 2.5.1 which will have an uninstaller and a few minor fixes :)

[???`S?LV?R???`]

heh looks like it hasnt been released friday :(

[Zachery]

sorry ive had some family problems to attend to and i will be working on it till i go to bed. if i dont finish tonight i will finish first thing when i wake up (12pm GMT-5 at the latest) and will get stright on it :)

[Zachery]

Sorry for the delay everyone, ive updated the package if you need to reinstall simply upload vbxirc_install.php and run the upgrade process :)

[???`S?LV?R???`]

Thanks :)

[Zachery]

Thanks :)
everything went ok?

[Mickie D]

got it working :)

thanks very much

this is a fine hack

[Acido]

everything went ok?


All OK.

Big Thanx Faranth ')

[Casparian]

Edit - my silly, didnt edit line 14 of index.php! :P`

[Zachery]

Edit - my silly, didnt edit line 14 of index.php! :P`
lol all you had to do was reuload the installer :) nothing more

[???`S?LV?R???`]

i received the same error that nighteyes did, the fix wasnt included in version 2.5.1 :(

[Zachery]

i received the same error that nighteyes did, the fix wasnt included in version 2.5.1 :(
what would that be AE?

[???`S?LV?R???`]

When a user is not logged in, and attempts to use chat, they get the standard error login box. Unfortunately the form is looking for /chat/login.php which doesn't exist

[Zachery]

ah ok, no i ahvent fixed that for this version yet, altho i havent had the chance to fix it just yet >.<

i will beworking on it soon i promise :D

[???`S?LV?R???`]

heh i thought itd be fixed today since its not that big of a bug... but looks like ill have to wait a while.

[???`S?LV?R???`]

this is taking a very long time for this bug fix lol

[Zachery]

this is taking a very long time for this bug fix lol
To be Honest i really havent had to chance to look into fixing it, and the time i did haev i wasnt sure where to look., i did spend some time looking for the right varible.

Im hoping to have this fixed soon

[???`S?LV?R???`]

Oh I see... lol well actually I'm thinking of releasing my own irc intergration some time soon... I've got some awesome features in mind..

[Zachery]

As long as your not using PJIRC :) good luck

[???`S?LV?R???`]

lol why not?

[???`S?LV?R???`]

nevermind.. I think i know why... hehehehe...

[Zachery]

nevermind.. I think i know why... hehehehe...PJIRC is what i use for vBXirc :) :)

[pcalloway]

PJIRC is what i use for vBXirc :) :)
Faranth - I've got the chat room working seamlessly it would seem and have a registered channel now.. but I do have some users that can't get it because it just immediately disconnects. One I know is an AOL user, not sure about the others... any suggestions on that?

I did search this thread but didn't see anyone else reporting the same issue.

Ah, one of my users said the error they are getting is:
JAVAUSER DTHN Trojan --not real user

Then it has their IP address, name and location.

Should I take that as an invitation to find another server?

[Zachery]

Faranth - I've got the chat room working seamlessly it would seem and have a registered channel now.. but I do have some users that can't get it because it just immediately disconnects. One I know is an AOL user, not sure about the others... any suggestions on that?

I did search this thread but didn't see anyone else reporting the same issue.

Ah, one of my users said the error they are getting is:


Should I take that as an invitation to find another server?
One problem could be a firewall, or the server in question has banned AOL from connecting.

Its on the users end and i really cant do much, besides recomend mIRC as another solution

[lanoix]

Thanks, exactly what I need!
:)

[trekwarfare]

Just posting to say this works great under RC4, no problems getting it running.

Thanks!

[???`S?LV?R???`]

yeah it works on rc4........ but that bug still hasnt been fixed lol

[Zachery]

yeah it works on rc4........ but that bug still hasnt been fixed lol
I've been distracted with other work, i have found a solution, at least i think, should be posted within the next few days :)

[Mickie D]

yeah this is gr8 i had a few problems at first but sorted them :)

but i also have a good few members saying the cannot get into the chat ?

i cant see it being firewall as some are using the same firewall as me .... and also when i used to use the jpilot one they never had the same issues ?

but to get one thing sorted this chat is much better than jpilot in my opinion so i would like to continue using this one :)

Regards
Mick

[Zachery]

yeah this is gr8 i had a few problems at first but sorted them :)

but i also have a good few members saying the cannot get into the chat ?

i cant see it being firewall as some are using the same firewall as me .... and also when i used to use the jpilot one they never had the same issues ?

but to get one thing sorted this chat is much better than jpilot in my opinion so i would like to continue using this one :)

Regards
Mick
The only other thing it might be is a server issue. some servers have banned the use of specific javachats :/

[lanoix]

After upgrading, my version of vbxIRC doesn't work :|
I installed it 4-5 days ago so I think it's the last version... I get no more vb graphism, and the place of the apllet stay blank... I will look directly into the code if I find the problem, but maybe you have an idea?

[Zachery]

After upgrading, my version of vbxIRC doesn't work :|
I installed it 4-5 days ago so I think it's the last version... I get no more vb graphism, and the place of the apllet stay blank... I will look directly into the code if I find the problem, but maybe you have an idea?
You need to run the upgrade function of the installer :)

[Mickie D]

The only other thing it might be is a server issue. some servers have banned the use of specific javachats :/

yeah thats probably whats going on :(, nut i do so much prefer this one to the look of jpilot and i paid them 50 dollars ages ago, but still dont want to use them :(

but i know how busy you are i am also writing a few ports for vb3 and working on some private work :)

but anyway thanks for the help :)


ooooo can you recmommend a good free irc server that everyone can use ?

[lanoix]

Oups sorry :-?
Thanks :p

[Hoffi]

Oups sorry :-?
Thanks :p
I just Installed this Hack! Great.

Two little Things... The NavBar is... another as on all other Sites.

Can I change the Colors of the Applet?

[???`S?LV?R???`]

Yeah, It's Not Too Hard To Change The Colors. I'm Gonna Try To Put Together A Little Code Sheet For That To Make It Easier On People

[Zachery]

Yeah, It's Not Too Hard To Change The Colors. I'm Gonna Try To Put Together A Little Code Sheet For That To Make It Easier On People
Thanks AE :)

I do have the fix for the redirect error. :) and im still working on fixing one last minor bug

[Zachery]

Thanks AE :)

I do have the fix for the redirect error. :) and im still working on fixing one last minor bug
Ok, so i got my last two bugs crunched just now, at least i think, ill be reasling 2.5.2 in the next 20 min :)

[Zachery]

Ok, im having a bit of trouble updating the installer/updateer, its not doing what its sposed to, so ill be delaying the update till i get it fixed. sorry

[???`S?LV?R???`]

Your Welcome.. and as soon as its fixed that means i gotta rehack your version to add profiles again lol

[Zachery]

the fix will include a template edit, 2 updates to the file. and thats about it ^_^

[???`S?LV?R???`]

nice.. is it about ready yet?

[Zachery]

The File Edits yes, but im having a problem with the upgrader


you can demo here

http://www.digitalkore.net/vb3/chat

i know it looks like crap, im working on fixing another problem with my site >.>

[???`S?LV?R???`]

lol oh, btw did you ever make a key for all the color changing codes? cause if not ill probly work on one

[Zachery]

lol oh, btw did you ever make a key for all the color changing codes? cause if not ill probly work on one
No, i used to know how to do it in pJIRC 1.9.x but i havent taken the time to figure it out in 2.0 with the pixx core

[???`S?LV?R???`]

oh i c..

[version2]

ACP > Style Manager > Image Directory PAths
Ugh. Well. Everything has disappeared on me. I upgraded to RC4, uninstalled and reinstalled and nothing.

[version2]

Ugh. Well. Everything has disappeared on me. I upgraded to RC4, uninstalled and reinstalled and nothing.
Never mind. You know. I was going to delete my post, but I figured I needed a little humility. I recently did a wipe on my laptop....and didnt reinstall java.

Im a boob.

[Animension]

Im getting an error, cant figure it out and its pissing me off.

Warning: open_basedir restriction in effect. File is in wrong directory in /home/httpd/vhosts/animension.net/httpdocs/testforum/chat/index.php on line 39

Fatal error: Failed opening required '/global.php' (include_path='.:/php/includes:/usr/share/php') in /home/httpd/vhosts/animension.net/httpdocs/testforum/chat/index.php on line 39

I extracted all the RAR files to the upload folder and uploaded it to chat, ran the install, edited my stuff in the index.php, and still I get that. Any fixes?

EDIT: I just went to the forum mainpage, the java applet is loading itself there, I reuploaded the index.php that SHOULD be there, but yet and still, the error remains on the chat/index.php .

[trilOByte]

Any way to set a password for password protected channels?

^^I had similar error Animension, I got the path wrong in chat/index.php.

[Animension]

I have the path as /home/httpd/vhosts/animension.net/httpdocs/testforum/

EDIT: I fixed it, but new problem arises...

[trilOByte]

Any way to set a password for password protected channels?



Got it...


<param name="command1" value="join #channel password">

Obviously change #channel to your channel and password to whatever your password is.

It'd be nice to be able to set this from the ACP.

[Animension]

Fatal error: Failed opening required './includes/init.php' (include_path='.:/php/includes:/usr/share/php') in /home/httpd/vhosts/animension.net/httpdocs/testforum/global.php on line 18

I dont see what or where that problem is... seeing as init.php is there..

[trilOByte]

Anyone know how to prevent users from changing thier nick's? This is a feature of the jIRC hack and was wondering if it's possible with this one? I've removed the "change nick" text box, but obviously, a user can still change it using the /nick command. I'm using the applet on a password protected channel, with the password configured in the templates. The idea is you only get access to the chan via the applet, then only if you're a forum member and with no way to impersonate other members.

[Zachery]

Anyone know how to prevent users from changing thier nick's? This is a feature of the jIRC hack and was wondering if it's possible with this one? I've removed the "change nick" text box, but obviously, a user can still change it using the /nick command. I'm using the applet on a password protected channel, with the password configured in the templates. The idea is you only get access to the chan via the applet, then only if you're a forum member and with no way to impersonate other members.
There is a setting in most IRC servers that will prevent any users from changing their nicks, to remove this from pJIRC you would need to recompile the core, as it stands i dont belive with out direct modifcation to the source of pJIRC can it be done.


Fatal error: Failed opening required './includes/init.php' (include_path='.:/php/includes:/usr/share/php') in /home/httpd/vhosts/animension.net/httpdocs/testforum/global.php on line 18
I dont see what or where that problem is... seeing as init.php is there..
Did you make the edit for files as css?
reupload un hacked versions and try again, also make sure your chdir is set correctly

[Zachery]

Got it...


<param name="command1" value="join #channel password">

Obviously change #channel to your channel and password to whatever your password is.

It'd be nice to be able to set this from the ACP.
Trilo i will look to adding this in to 2.5.2

[Animension]

Did you make the edit for files as css?
reupload un hacked versions and try again, also make sure your chdir is set correctly

I made the edit for CSS and tried (even though CSS isnt enabled), and I also tried without. Same error. In index.php I took out the ChDir part of that line because it was giving me


Warning: ChDir: No such file or directory (errno 2) in /home/httpd/vhosts/animension.net/httpdocs/testforum/chat/index.php on line 14

I also uploaded a fresh global.php and got the init.php error still.

[Zachery]

I made the edit for CSS and tried (even though CSS isnt enabled), and I also tried without. Same error. In index.php I took out the ChDir part of that line because it was giving me



I also uploaded a fresh global.php and got the init.php error still.
Your chdir is still wrong, if your not storing CSS as files dont do that edit to global.php.

[Animension]

This is what it is.. I'm really confused now :/

// ## Changes Directory so it can accesss vBulletin ##
("/httpdocs/testforum/");

I've tried other variations but that gives me a cannot access global.php...

[Zachery]

This is what it is.. I'm really confused now :/

// ## Changes Directory so it can accesss vBulletin ##
("/httpdocs/testforum/");

I've tried other variations but that gives me a cannot access global.php...
/home/httpd/vhosts/animension.net/httpdocs/testforum/

That is your chdir it needs full path, not reltive.

[Animension]

I put in the full path, reuploaded it, and still get the same init.php error...

Its odd because I accidentally uploaded the vbxirc index.php over my main one and it worked... but now that its in /chat/index.php it won't.

[Alien]

Hey,

Just wanted to say EXCELLENT work on this... Someone really must release the parameters for changing at least the two blue colors as I really can't keep this live with it's current look right now. :(

...but I love it! I look forward to 2.5.2, as I also have that logout error and really hope the color parameter makes it in too!

[Zachery]

Hey,

Just wanted to say EXCELLENT work on this... Someone really must release the parameters for changing at least the two blue colors as I really can't keep this live with it's current look right now. :(

...but I love it! I look forward to 2.5.2, as I also have that logout error and really hope the color parameter makes it in too!
The color parameter is there, i just dont know what it is at this moment, i will find it and add it for 2.5.2 hopefully :) i might default it to black instead of Blue, as almost any style works with black ;)

[Alien]

Hey, Zachery. :)

Okay, I did some research and figured out much of the color parameters (although I'm still flakey on a couple things) but I've gotten the entire applet to match our site. I've just made the script live for everyone, thank you so much for this! I'll keep an eye out for the update!

[Zachery]

Hey, Zachery. :)

Okay, I did some research and figured out much of the color parameters (although I'm still flakey on a couple things) but I've gotten the entire applet to match our site. I've just made the script live for everyone, thank you so much for this! I'll keep an eye out for the update!
Alien if you figured out some of the color stuff will you PM it to me if you have the time?

3.0 will hopefully be comming over the next few months :) it will be using a custom GUI that will make things very awsome for the end user :D

[Alien]

* Alien moans softly.

:p

Sure, I'll PM you tonight what I've been able to determine.

[Zachery]

* Alien moans softly.

:p

Sure, I'll PM you tonight what I've been able to determine.
That sounds so wrong... o.0

[Natch]

I'm impressed about how simply this installed ...

A couple of suggestions tho - you should probably use the local style's built in header, navbar, and footer templates - on both the index and the Help pages - the popup page could do with just the footer, without the breadcrumbs and gfx etc., but still using the local site templates ...

[Zachery]

Trying to have people use the "local" templates was more trouble than it was worth (instructions on how to edit the templates to make them work) the navbar must have its own template because the java menus popup BEHIND the applet, making them useless.

The footer needs to have its own template to make sure cron gets run and the links are 100% correct.

[noppid]

Faranth, nice hack.

I'm using pjirc and I'd like to use these two lines of code...would you mind?

// ## Removes Non Alpha Numeric charaters except for a space ##
$nonalnum = ereg_replace("[^ [:alnum:]]", "", $bbuserinfo[username]);

// ## Strips spaces from the name if any are found ##
$Nick = ereg_replace(" ", "_", $nonalnum);


Thanks

[Zachery]

Faranth, nice hack.

I'm using pjirc and I'd like to use these two lines of code...would you mind?

// ## Removes Non Alpha Numeric charaters except for a space ##
$nonalnum = ereg_replace("[^ [:alnum:]]", "", $bbuserinfo[username]);

// ## Strips spaces from the name if any are found ##
$Nick = ereg_replace(" ", "_", $nonalnum);


Thanks
If you need a formater for correct names for IRC wait for 2.5.2 ;)

[noppid]

If you need a formater for correct names for IRC wait for 2.5.2 ;)

These get the job done, thanks. But I will keep an eye out. I credited the code to you in my header.

[Zachery]

They get the job done on 90% of the time :)

[dutchbb]

Can someone explain to me why I don't see a chat box on the chat page, not on other pages and not on my page...

Do I have to install software or something?

[Zachery]

Can someone explain to me why I don't see a chat box on the chat page, not on other pages and not on my page...

Do I have to install software or something?
have you just upgraded?

[dutchbb]

have you just upgraded?
I run vB3 RC4 and downloaded/installed your vBXirc today.

My chatpage: http://www.dutchbodybuilding.com/forum/chat/index.php

[noppid]

Faranth, I got your post in my thread via email. I totally missed that you used pjirc, I just didn't make the connection. Sorry about that.

Regards

[Zachery]

I run vB3 RC4 and downloaded/installed your vBXirc today.

My chatpage: http://www.dutchbodybuilding.com/forum/chat/index.php
Are all the files uploaded?


Noppid its not a big deal :)

[dutchbb]

Are all the files uploaded?


Noppid its not a big deal :)
Yep uploaded everything... but my brower is acting strange lately, showing images where they don't belong etc.. maybe that has something to do with it. I also get Java errors sometimes :s but this aside.

[Omega Prime]

I've got the problem of it not connecting like a few others here have had. I've uploaded all the files and I see the channel page, but it shows it as "null", even with the right channel/server/port info... :(

[???`S?LV?R???`]

lol cant believe 2.5.2 isnt done

[Zachery]

lol cant believe 2.5.2 isnt done
Been busy and i rebuilt the installer but i havent had a chacne to retest it.

[dutchbb]

So why is it not working? I really would like to use this on my website but I can't make it work :(

[Zachery]

I have no clue why it wouldnt work, are you censoring html for any reason?

[dutchbb]

I have no clue why it wouldnt work, are you censoring html for any reason?
I disabled norton I.S. but still the same.

Just look here : http://www.dutchbodybuilding.com/forum/chat/index.php the page is there, but no chatbox. Thanks anyway

[Alien]

Guess you got this resolved? It works fine for me now.

[dutchbb]

Hm ok it doesn't work for me... So do I need to install software or is my browser corrupt???

[Alien]

Yeah, maybe clear your browsers cache/temp files and such.. Then see if you can view it.. I can see it everytime perfectly right now.

[dutchbb]

Ok, i installed java on my pc , I can see a grey box now but my browser shows: "Loading Java Applet Failed"

What now???

[Zachery]

Ok, i installed java on my pc , I can see a grey box now but my browser shows: "Loading Java Applet Failed"

What now???
That means the files are probally not uploaded properly/

[dutchbb]

Ok, uploaded again... the chat box shows but...

Says: "Unable to connect: null"

And yes I made a channel and changed the server info in admin cp.

[twoseven]

3T that means the server is down or doesnt exist

[dutchbb]

But I can access it via mIRC ?

Also tried other servers with no luck....

Do you know a server that should work for sure?

[Zachery]

But I can access it via mIRC ?

Also tried other servers with no luck....

Do you know a server that should work for sure?
Server connect null could mean alot of things. dbl check your settings and make sure the files are there :)

[PranK]

nice.

/me clicks install

[???`S?LV?R???`]

lol its been weeks and still no 2.5.2

[cablemirc]

Server connect null could mean alot of things. dbl check your settings and make sure the files are there :)
hlf my users get null errors. the other half get in fine.
what gives?
great hack!

[dutchbb]

Server connect null could mean alot of things. dbl check your settings and make sure the files are there :)
You are right, it was the settings

It works thanks!

[dutchbb]

hlf my users get null errors. the other half get in fine.
what gives?
great hack!
Hm this is correct.. i can access it but 1 of my moderators can't... (null error)

Why is this?

[AlexanderT]

perhaps the irc server you use doesn't allow connections from certain IPs. Would be nice to include the option for a LIST of servers, as a fallback feature.

[Codeman05]

I'm having a problem with this hack also.
I installed it exactly as the instructions said, but when I go to click on the chat link...all I get is a blank page. Any ideas?

edit: nm I'm an idiot, was using the symlink path to the forum directory. Went with the "real" path and works fine.

"Clicks Install"

[Zachery]

perhaps the irc server you use doesn't allow connections from certain IPs. Would be nice to include the option for a LIST of servers, as a fallback feature.
Certain servers ban Java clients all together :L)

[???`S?LV?R???`]

by the way Zachery whens this bug fix and new version gonna be done.. lol i havnt forgotten

[pjdaley]

I am having a problem with mine, it has this

Find replace with Chat thing on my vbadvanced and on my forums, when I installed your vBXirc, and I don't know how to get it off, please help :(

it is at http://www.mfer.net and also http://forums.mfer.net

[Zachery]

you want to uninstall vBadvanced or vBXirc? or somthing else all together?

[pjdaley]

neither, I want to remove that line, becasue, well, there is no point to it,. it points to itself , and I dont want it. :(

[Zachery]

I dont even see or know what your talking about specificly?

[pjdaley]

look on my page...

www.mfer.net



right below the navbar

"Find Replace with Chat"

[Zachery]

Find


<!--<td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="$vboptions[forumhome].php?$session[sessionurl]">Home</a></td>-->

replace with

<td id="chat" class="vbmenu_control"><a href="#chat">Chat</a> <script type="text/javascript"> vbmenu_register("chat"); </script></td>

save

[pjdaley]

let me try it out..

[pjdaley]

where do I search for it? I did a searc hfor htat in search template and I see nothing, >: (

[pjdaley]

LMFAO look at it now, I did exactly as I was told... lol

[pjdaley]

what do I do now :(

[pjdaley]

Damn, no one wants to help :(

[wcbryant]

Zachery,

Great stuff, installed like a breeze, only hiccup was my own idiocy, accidentally had set securefx to transfer .jar's and .cav's in ascii instead of binary, but fixed that, cleared my cache, and all is well.

Clicking install now.

Did anyone put something to change the colors together?

I run a site related to Ohio State (noticed where you're from Z, lol), and that blue just rubs me the wrong way. I'm looking forward to something along the lines of scarlet and gray. ;)

pjdaley -- I'm no expert, but I suspect if you revert your navbar template to the way it was before, and then reapply the modification (to the navbar template) exactly as shown in the instructions, your problem will go away. Looks like you might be pasting in stuff you shouldn't.

[Amzadi]

I get undefined string all over my Chat Room display and the error message MOTD file is missing and my headers don't work right. Other than that, it's great!

[pjdaley]

I tried reinstallign it and it came up the same.

[Amzadi]

Can someone tell me what I did wrong please?

[pjdaley]

you need to add a channel like #word in the settings, you didnt specify a vaild channel

[Amzadi]

I'm kinda new to this. How do I create a channel?

[dutchbb]

I'm kinda new to this. How do I create a channel?
Download Mirc, read tutorials and the rest will folow

[dutchbb]

@ Zachery

Chat is running great, members love it! Just one question, how can I change the font from courier to verdana?

thnx

[Amzadi]

Think I'll stick with my locally hosted java chat. This looks like it could be very useful to everyone without local servers and t-3 line.

[mitomcua]

Sorry to ask but , if i am using mIRc when i join my chanel , i have the @ sign, but in my webchat , i dont have that op sign, what is the command to make me an op

thanks,
M

[dutchbb]

Sorry to ask but , if i am using mIRc when i join my chanel , i have the @ sign, but in my webchat , i dont have that op sign, what is the command to make me an op

thanks,
M
Make sure you are logged in, then use the "/hop" command

[dutchbb]

@ Zachery


Chat is running great, members love it! Just one question, how can I change the font from courier to verdana?

thnx
Anyone?

[Smilex745]

Since 2.5.2 is not out yet, and we are all anxiously hoping it will be soon :o , could you also add an option in the ACP to remove the "Channels" button?

It would also be very nice to have direct control over several other params, like:

"UserCmdColor"
"BackgroundColor"
"TextColor"
"TextScreenColor"
"ListTextColor"
"ListScreenColor"
"LogoBorderColor"
"ConfigBorderColor"
"LogoBgColor"
"TitleForegroundColor"
"TitleBackgroundColor"
"TextFontSize"
"TextFontName"
"FGColor"
"InputTextColor"
"InputScreenwhiteColor"
"AllowJoinSound"
"AllowLeaveSound"
"LogoGifName"
"RefreshColorCode"
"SoundMsg"
"NickNameColor"
"NickMaskStart"
"NickMaskEnd"
"IgnoreMOTD"
"IgnoreModeMsg"
"IgnoreServerMsg"
"IgnoreCode"
"AllowShowURL"
"AllowIdentd"
"AllowURL"

lol - ok yes, I am basically asking for direct ACP control of all aspects of the look, feel and operations of the applet. (Along with removing change nick, nick prefix and secure channel password previously disscussed.)

Thanks for all you do.

[Ogmuk]

Great hack, I'm still using it :) I was wondering it it's possible to release two versions? Personally I'm a fan of having the options in the php file with comments for what the variables are used. I believe your older version was like this? I like this especially because after a vb upgrade you won't have to redo the changes every time.

[M.C.]

hello!

Just one Q - can i use other characters and coding symbols for that hack? I mean cyrilic-symbols and letters for example?

[Zachery]

hello!

Just one Q - can i use other characters and coding symbols for that hack? I mean cyrilic-symbols and letters for example?
Not sure, never tried, give it a shot :/

[M.C.]

any idias? thanks for quick reply ;)

[Zachery]

any idias? thanks for quick reply ;)
Install it and see if it works, i dont seen any reason why it would/nt though.

[???`S?LV?R???`]

Smilex745 I've created a totally modded version of this lol

[???`S?LV?R???`]

Anyways, I upgraded to vb3 gold and the must perfect adminfunctions_template.php edit isn't the same. In the new version that needs to be updated to the new settings of vb3 gold and that other redirect to a non existing page needs to be fixed also.

[Zachery]

Anyways, I upgraded to vb3 gold and the must perfect adminfunctions_template.php edit isn't the same. In the new version that needs to be updated to the new settings of vb3 gold and that other redirect to a non existing page needs to be fixed also.
Yes im aware about the adminfunctions template edit, ill be fixing it, there will be upgrade release after i finish my other projects, im very sorry for the delays, life and such has kept me

[???`S?LV?R???`]

lol can you estimate a time when the new version will be done? or just post up a fast fix for this.. cause its kinda important that i have it working again.

[Zachery]

Instead of looking for:



'forumhome' => $vbphrase['forum_home'],



In your includes/adminfunctions_template.php file, you'll want to search for this instead:



'forumhome' => $vbphrase['group_forum_home'],

[???`S?LV?R???`]

that didn't do anything, i've tried that.

[Alien]

Is there an error occuring that I'm not realizing? It appears to be functioning properly on my v3 GOLD board? I had to edit all php files from scratch, seems fine unless I'm missing something (which is always possible).

lol

[???`S?LV?R???`]

lol alright what exactly did you change for it to work on your vb3 gold board

[Alien]

I don't recall changing anything, let me go through the steps again and see if I notice anything...