i get this error when i click on the ventrilo server link it ask me to launch then i get this error.

The ventrilo://"web link did not specify a servername

anyone know wht this is?

Is there a possibility to convert this hack for 3.6.x?
Also, a frontend for vBadvanced would be nice ;)

Thanks!

This plugin works fine on 3.6.

This is awesome! But do you know if there's a way to get it to work in vBaCMPS? Ideally, I'd like to have one of those nifty sidebar boxes with a list of who is in our vent server. Seems simple enough, but I can't seem to figure it out. Tried creating my own module and coding it in by hand but this has proved fruitless.

Can anyone help with this cause i see just about everyone says it works for them but im having a problem.

The only reason I could see an error like that occuring is if the server IP/host is not (or improperly) configured in the setup options.

I just recently started experimenting with vBaCMPS. I'll look into it.

Ok thanks ill check that but i think i did before..:confused:

Edit:

Do i have to use number's cause my iP is the name of the hosting company example: voice.gamers.com port: 4401

No, you can use the hostname as well as the IP address. If you're still having problems, could you give me a screenshot of your configuration settings (minus any passwords) along with a screenshot of the error you're receiving?

Any possibility make this work for 3.6?

This works in 3.6 just fine.

Sorry, no clue how this should wrk.

The product works fine, but how do i get that status thing to work that you get from the ventrilo site?
I only see 1 status zip file which i download and thats php based.
No exe's or ventrilo_status files.
So nothing to configure...

help?

I got a FREEBSD server. and i use VB3.5.6

The ventrilo_status binary is located within the server package. Download the FreeBSD i386 - 32bit server here.

I am having this same issue... I'd be very interested in the resolution.

Can't wait!! This is such a great script!

Where is it getting the $stat variable? /shrugs... pardon my ignorance... :P

Post the error or message you're getting.

When I click the hyperlink in the footer of my forum for Ventrilo (through your script) I get the message below:

Now, the second issue I'm working through is the fact that I am getting no stats updates to my webserver. I've been troubleshooting this... It could be that the port used for that stats reporting utility from Ventrilo is blocked by my host. I'll validate that and see if i can get it opened if that's the case.

Do you by chance know the port used?

As for that error i reported... Obviously there is a configuration issue of some sort... I've read this thread and it sounds like a few others have had it. I'm curious if and how they resolved it.

@magnus, thanks for the reply on 3.6, install was not a problem!

Although do have a slight problem here.

My Ventrilo server is running on a windows 2k3 based system, somewhere in Germany. My forum runs on another machine, located in Belgium, and runs Linux... only accessible via a web based config tool (Plesk).

Can anyone help me out configuring this setup? Tried the PHP scripts mentioned earlier in the topic... but i get a blank screen :S

Thanks for the help!

p.s. Any luck on the vba module?

In order for this to work, you must be able to upload the ventrilo_status binary file. The operating system of the Ventrilo server is irrelevant. You need to make sure that the server is setup properly to allow access to the information the plugin is requesting.

When you mouseover the link, what does it show in the status bar of your browser?

The port information, if I recall correctly, is in the server config file. Reporting must be turned on and enabled, else this plugin will not work (obviously). First thing to do is verify reporting is enabled. If you have access to the server config, read the links provided in the original post. Otherwise, you'll need to request the information from your hosting provider.

When i mouse over the link it tells me:

There does not seem to be any place to reference the server name...

I'm also really needing to know which ports the ventrilo_status component is using.... My Host Company is willing to open the ports if I knew which ports...

Can someone please tell me where in ACP 3.6.2 is this Product Manager?

Once in your ADMIN CP scroll towards the bottom... Think it's called plug/product manager.

The servername isn't something you define in the plugin. It's read directly from the server. Once the server is configured properly, that problem will resolve itself.

Eh?

So, to be clear on what I have done:

1) Uploaded the php files as instructed.

2) ventrilo_status was uploaded to the vb directory.

3) Applied the correct vent server info in the admin cp.

4) I had my webserver host open the port.

5) Note: My vent server is NOT on the webserver (2 separate servers)

6) You said if the "Vent Server" is configured it should resolve the issue. What can I tell my vent host to configure? They claim that the appropriate messages are enabled....

.................................................. .............................. .....

I think the part I am missing is in the ventrilo_status file... Should I run that? Is there a "how-to" on that? Will this file run without being local on the actual ventrilo server?

Thanks :cool:

Well, I uploaded all the server files to my vb 3.6.2., did the 755 to ventrillo_status, and installed the xml file giving it a product id of ventrilo_status

In the Manage Products - Installed Products, I see the Ventrillo product I installed.

But I can't see it anywhere in the vBulletin Options section.
So any ideas? :)

BTW, I haven't played with the Vent server's ini file just yet, if it makes any difference at the moment. I just want to see if I can get vB to work with your script first, and then I'll try to take care of the Vent stuff.

There is no 'port' to open.

This is fine. This is how my setup is.

The only thing your ventrilo host is responsible for is the settings in the [Status] section of the ventrilo_srv.ini file, which is outlined above in my previous post (quoted directly from the server manual).

The ventrilo_status binary is called by the plugin. Attempting to execute the binary will do nothing without the appropriate command line. There's nothing you need to do with it aside from download it and set the correct permissions.

Just be sure you've downloaded the appropriate binary for your respective operating system (Linux, FreeBSD, Win32, etc.) and set the permissions to (CHMOD 755).

What do you mean, '[gave] it a product id of ventrilo_status'? That's not something you should be modifying. It's applied by the product automatically.

Yeah you're right. I just simply deleted the first product I installed. Installed it again this time leaving the ID blank, and now am able to see it in the vBulletin Options.

I'm sorry I'm such a newb when it comes to this :(
So how do I create a template to display the information?
Am I to use the Vent status scripts in any way? I also downloaded them in case I need them.

BTW, a vBadvanced module would be VERY NICE :D

Also, my Vent server is shared by a lot of people. Is it possible to only display a specific channel?

Hmmmm.... Ok... I've done these things.

Presently when I mouse over the vent link it still shows the "servername=" as blank.... I have a hard time understanding where that comes from. It's not in the config (ADMINCP).... It's not stated in that "status" binary file... Where does it come from?!?! I believe you said at once point it comes from the Vent server itself.... How does that work if all we have on my webserver side is the "Server IP" and the port + password... Where is it getting the vent server name?

Sorry, I just can't understand how I can possibly be having such a hard time. hehe When I read this initially it sounded like... Copy this there... download this there.... and POOF! hehe Well, I'm definately missing something here.

I have the Linux version of the ventrilo_status file... and confirmed that is what my webhost is using.

This hack is basically nothing more than the PHP Ventrilo Status Script available from ventrilo.com, but with an added vB frontend.

The script connects to the "Server IP" you set, which should be the IP address to your Ventrilo server NOT the IP address of your webserver, and grabs the server name from the Ventrilo server itself.

Okay folks here's the backstory:

To get this to work if, like me, you use one host for webserver, and another for the ventrilo, you are going to have invisible problems.

The reason is this:
1) Most ventrilo servers that you rent won't have their .ini setup to allow it to talk to the ventrilo_status file on your web server.
2) Most web hosts will have the php querying another file blocked for any file that is NOT on your host.
3) The file ventril_status is an executable binary. Most commercial hosts won't allow this for fear of it being an automated bot of some sort used to hack, phish, spam etc.
4) The script wasn't written to display specific php errors in regards to whether it communicates or not. To make sure you are able to use the system download the example scripts at www.ventrilo.com and run the ventrilotest.php file. That will give you a better idea what is going on with your setup. You'll need to hand edit the config file first, so read the readme!

If you are using separate hosts then be prepared to don your diplomatic hat for awhile if you are serious about getting this to work.

For the most part this is designed for the folks who run their own servers where the ventrilo and the webserver are under their control.

At least that is what I have found so far. I'm being diplomatic with my webhost, so we'll see if I can get it to work. I'll detail what I run into if my host says I can use the executable.

Cloudrunner, great information. Thanks for posting it. :)

Only thing I can comment on, though, is:
While, yes, I do run my own webserver.. I do not run my own Ventrilo server. I purchase hosting from East Coast Gaming Network -- this is the same server I developed this hack on, without any intervention required from their part.

For what it's worth, I've been with them almost 2 years and have no complaints.

But yes, I can see where some webhosts may not be too keen on allowing files with executable permissions. C'est la Vie.

I'm using ECG as well :D They're a good company, but cragi from tech can come off harsh at times, but for the most part, he gives good input.

That said, since they are who you tested with that rules out a problem on their side with me, so I'll have to look at my hosts setup to see if I can get this to work :D.

Thanks Mag!

CR

Something to note while testing your setup before you run this:

Enjoy

alright heres the question i have i just download the regular ventrilo.exe ?

Windows i386 - 32bit this one right for installing on my vb board ?

You need to download the server program.

In that you will find an executable named ventrilo_status. If you are using a windows webserver then the executable to grab from the server installation archive is ventrilo_status.exe, if you are using linux, etc then it's just plain old ventrilo_status.

It all depends on what your webserver is running. If you try to run a linux file on a windows webserver, it won't run. If you try to run a windows executable on a linux webserver, it won't work either.

Make sure you know the OS of the webserver you are running your vB on, then grab the server download for ventrilo for that particular OS. Once you have that, unzip it and in the resulting folder is the ventrilo_status file you will need.

Good luck.

or what is also possible to do not sure if you can try to do this but go to
ventrilolive.com go to query server (right under download ventrilo) and get the code something like this

<script language="javascript" type="text/javascript">
var vl_width=250;
var vl_height=450;
var vl_server="voice04.proclanhosting.com:4001";
</script>
<script language="javascript" type="text/javascript" src="http://www.ventrilolive.com/ext/ventrilo.js"></script>

now all that needs to be done is modify it so it can be shown where the magnus's has it at

now this is a easier way for noobs who cant install ventrilo php script on there server
(me and possibly other people)

and if i anyway broke any rules I do aplogize :)

I need help installing this script,

Downloaded the files, uploaded aswell (755) and installed the plugin.

I cannot see anyone;
http://www.fragmasters.co.uk/forum/index.php


Please help!

any luck with a vba module block for this?

If you go to http://www.omega-guild.net and see if that is what you want, I can help duplicate that...