[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

[cclaerhout]

Originally Posted by Boofo

I got the new version, but I also don't see the archive or stats. How does the new editing/deleting feature work?Maybe an instruction file added to the zip?

The easiest, the hardest.

Just click on "Shoutbox"

[FleaBag]

What he said lol - yeah click on the shoutbox title [you'll notice it's now a hyperlink]. You can edit the shouts on that page using AJAX, like you'd edit a thread title on forumdisplay - with the exception of you click the edit box instead of double clicking.

[plateau]

anyone can provide me a link to the download url of vbshout2.0.

i ve tried to clear the catch but no use. i dont know what's wrong with me browser.

thanks.

[FleaBag]

I just redownloaded and the readme's say 1.5. Checked the file I used for install last night and it also says 1.5. It's just a case of ZT forgetting to change the readmes. Import the new XML file and upload the new vbshout.php and it'll work.

[plateau]

right, thanks FleaBag...

then I think Ive installed the called version2.0 already. lol

however, i cannot find the archive which is shown on the last screenshot, where is it? thanks.

[FleaBag]

Where your Shoutbox is on your forumhome click the word 'Shoutbox' - it'll take you to the new page.

[DeMiNe0]

Ok, so once again for the 8th or so time, How would i go about getting this on every page of the forum and even on the vbadvanced page?

[FleaBag]

If you check over on the vBAdvanced forums you'll see they've almost cracked it for the CMPS.

[DeMiNe0]

then that still leaves the problem of how do i make it show on every page of the forums? Right now it only shows on forum home, and moving the $shoutbox var won't do it.

[plateau]

Originally Posted by FleaBag

Where your Shoutbox is on your forumhome click the word 'Shoutbox' - it'll take you to the new page.

ya, cheers mate.

it is strange that there is no hyperlink on the ShoutBox............

dont know where to check and solve it...................

by the way, today is raining again... :devious: :ermm: :nervous: