[AJAX] vBShout v2.0

[high]Staff Edit/Update[/high]

I have released an updated version of this hack (version 2.0.1), this version fixes some security issues with this hack. All version prior to this one allow users to insert html in their shouts, this can cause problems with them using html that breaks the site layout or malicious javascript. Download the new zip file (vBshout_fixed.zip) and upload the new vbshout.php file to patch/upgrade. If you want to manual instructions they are in the zip file, in the file bugfixes.txt

Second Staff update

I've uploaded a new version of this hack, dubbed '2.0.2'. This one should fix the html injection issues without breaking special characters. To upgrade, download the new zip file and upload the new vbshout.php file.

Please note that this only fixes the html injection issues. I do not use this hack on my own forum (although I've tested this on a client's board) so I will not be fixing the server load issues. I suggest you do not install this hack if you can't deal with the extra server load, as it's rather intensive.

- Brad

[high]End staff edit[/high]

Well, been a while since I've been to vb.org and released anything, thought i'd break the trend and whip up something quick while I have a little spare time.

A shoutbox as you would assume, a very simple one to start off with, but does include AJAX Technology, which pushes the shoutbox 1 step closer to live, messages from other people will appear with no refreshing, and so will yours that you post

A preview is below, i'd estimate a 50 second installation max

Primary Features:
- AJAX Technology (no refreshing)
- Administration control an display element options
- Fast format editor

Change Log::

- v1.1:
WOL (Who's Online) Correction

- v1.2:
New Posting Featurs (Bold/Italic/Underline/Colour/Font)
Admin Controls

- Change location/position of shoutbox
- Change number of shouts displayed
- Switch vbcode/similes on/off

- v1.3
Firefox javascript issue fixed
New Admin Controls

- Command Activation
- Swtch extra format options on/off
- Change position of editor (above/below messages)

New Commands

- /prune (Clears the shoutbox completely)
- /prune [username] (Clears all shouts posted by specified user)

- v1.4
Usergroup HTML Markup For Usernames
Clear Editor Button
Emoticons Pop Up Menu
Time display configurated to vBulletin settings
Username Links To Profile
New Admin Conrols

New vBShout Position (Directly Above Forums)
Banned Users
Banned Usergroups
Banned Permissions
Smilie Pop-Up Box Height
Smilie Pop-Up Box Width

New Commands

"/me" - Action message (all users are able to use this command)
/pruneshout [shout] - Deletes a single shout

- v1.5
Improved Smilies Display
XHTML 1.0 Transitional Valid (couple of errors fixed)
New Admin Options

Shoutbox Height
Smilies To Show
Shout Messages Order
Banned Permissions (fixed)

- v1.6
Bug Fixes:

- Unable to delete shouts that used /me command fixed
- Shouts being displayed from bottom-upwards only showed first 20 shouts

Automatically parses URL's

- v2.0
New Archive

- Displays shouts and pages
- Stats and top 10 shouters
- AJAX Edit/Delete (staff can edit/delete all shouts)

Enjoy,

- Zero Tolerance

[monstergamer]

Originally Posted by Boofo

What did you do to fix it?

find this in forumhome_vbshout

Shouts.innerHTML = '<table cellpadding="1" cellspacing="3" border="0" width="98%" align="left">' + ShoutRequest.

and change the 98% to 95%

[Zero Tolerance]

Well with the one you posted earlier, i'd assume this should work to keep the time/username wrapped:

 <tr>
	<td width="100%" align="left" valign="top"><span style='white-space:nowrap;float:left'>[{$Shout['time']}] <b>{$Shout['username']}</b> --</span> {$Shout['s_shout']}
	</td>
</tr>

And sure, i'll go PM you now =P

- Zero Tolerance

[Boofo]

Originally Posted by monstergamer

find this in forumhome_vbshout
and change the 98% to 95%

Perfect, fixed it.

Now, is there a way to have the shout wrap but not go all the way to the lift under the time and username without have them all line up like the do now (according to the longest username). I like the shout right after the username.

[kwopper]

@ Zero Tolerance...any chance of adding the position "above forums". I know the "below Navagation Bar" is there but I am using the Welcome box hack and the shout box will not show when you select the "below nav bar". I would suspect it is because the welcome ox modifies the nav bar. If its not much hasle that would be great if it is dont fuss with it. You have done a nice job here. Also on an earlier question...anyone know how to add this to CMPS portal?

[Zero Tolerance]

Take the span end tag and put it before the TD ends, however this would cause a scroll bar along the bottom, which i'm guessing you don't want, just want to make my life difficult =P

Here:

<tr>
	<td width="100%" align="left" valign="top">
		<div style='width:100%;'>
			<div style='float:left'>
				<span style='white-space:nowrap;float:left'>[{$Shout['time']}] <b>{$Shout['username']}</b> -- </span>
			</div>
			<div style='float:left'>
				&nbsp;{$Shout['s_shout']}
			</div>
		</div>
	</td>
</tr>

@ kwopper - Reinstall the welcome panel and the shoutbox should then be ontop, for now, i'll make a direct option to place 'exactly' above the forums to resolve this for future versions

- Zero Tolerance

[monstergamer]

Originally Posted by Zero Tolerance

just want to make my life difficult =P

so it is working *evil plan*

i just want to thank you, but i got mine the way i want it....looks good
and happy to say INSTALLED

[Boofo]

Originally Posted by Zero Tolerance

Take the span end tag and put it before the TD ends, however this would cause a scroll bar along the bottom, which i'm guessing you don't want, just want to make my life difficult =P

Here:

<tr>
	<td width="100%" align="left" valign="top">
		<div style='width:100%;'>
			<div style='float:left'>
				<span style='white-space:nowrap;float:left'>[{$Shout['time']}] <b>{$Shout['username']}</b> -- </span>
			</div>
			<div style='float:left'>
				&nbsp;{$Shout['s_shout']}
			</div>
		</div>
	</td>
</tr>

@ kwopper - Reinstall the welcome panel and the shoutbox should then be ontop, for now, i'll make a direct option to place 'exactly' above the forums to resolve this for future versions

- Zero Tolerance

That did the trick! Thank you, sir.

And no scrollbar at the bottom with the changing 98% to 95% as suggested a few posts up.

Before you release it, can we get the Today/Yesterday time if that's what we use on our forums, BUDDY?

[kwopper]

@ kwopper - Reinstall the welcome panel and the shoutbox should then be ontop, for now, i'll make a direct option to place 'exactly' above the forums to resolve this for future versions

worked perfectly. Thanks.

[Zero Tolerance]

Originally Posted by Boofo

That did the trick! Thank you, sir.

And no scrollbar at the bottom with the changing 98% to 95% as suggested a few posts up.

Before you release it, can we get the Today/Yesterday time if that's what we use on our forums, BUDDY?

Done, the time display is now fully intergrated with the default vB option for time display

- Zero Tolerance

[Boofo]

Ok, buddy, let's get it released. I'm gettin' ansy over here.