Version: 3.4.0, by VBDev
Developer Last Online: Dec 2021
Category: Chat Modifications -
Version: 4.2.x
Rating:
Released: 01-27-2008
Last Update: 09-01-2013
Installs: 2476
DB Changes Uses Plugins Template Edits Auto-Templates
Additional Files Translations
No support by the author.
This mod is automatically compatible with vB3.6.x, vB3.7.x, vB3.8.x and vB4.x.x
Overview
MGC Chatbox Evo is the most ever installed chatbox for vBulletin !
It offers a new enhanced online experience to your members leading to increased time spent online of more than 25% by providing them with a new, more interactive, way to interact with each other.
Important number of features
High level of configurability to fit each users needs
Channels system
Many commands
Bot system
and more...
... makes MGC Chatbox Evo a must have for your forum !
Detailed features
Following is a non-exhaustive list:
Simple install
Ajax based with:
Fast and Intelligent chats retrieval through javascript calls to server files (refresh delay configurable per usergroup)
Edit/update by double-clicking on a chat
Interact on chats through menus and javascript
Many usergroup permissions to limit features according to usergroups
Full configuration of the chatbox display:
Size, position on forum pages, editor layout (either top/bottom input or left/right textarea) and position, number of chats displayed, ...
Full configuration of the chats display:
Authorized bbcodes selection, date/time options, avatar display, ...
Possibility to create channels (unlimited number) with multiple configuration options:
Warn user of new message when not active through blinking image and eventually sound notification
Possibility to select on which specific page each is displayed
Option to display the channel only for selected languages
Usergroup/User permissions to access the channel
Many commands available with usergroup/user permissions to access them:
/me: well known IRC command
/del: remove shouts (different possibilities of removal)
/ignore: ignore shouts from another user
/ban: ban user from chatbox
/pm: send a private chat to another user
/announcement: modify the announcement on top of the chatbox
/slap: allow user to slap another user
/team: chats sending between specified usergroups
/l33t: I33t-ify a message
/banchan: ban user from specific channel [PRO only]
Forum activity notifications system in the chatbox:
Different display options:
In the chatbox melted with chats
In the chatbox in a separate column
In the vB4 sidebar or a custom sidebar for vB3
Multiple notifications:
New thread creation
New post creation
Post thanked (Abe's)
New registrations (not included - separate product)
IBProarcade highscore (not included - separate product)
Bot system with set of predefined trigger chat and corresponding answers and automatic bot chats [PRO only]
Archive system with statistics as well as download and search capabilities
Possibility to display the list of users online in the chatbox
Force anynomous to enter a username before chatting if they can access the chatbox
Antiflood system
Private chats feature through PM in tabs
Optional sound notifications
Inactive mode feature for server load optimization
Using 3.6.8, installed as described but no go for me.
Looks like Javascript is not working or Ajax, I'm not sure because I know nothing about coding.
I have set up all the options, redid my usergourps, etc and also cleared my cache.
1 - Looks like the cookies are not working to get rid of the bbcodes or smilies
2- Can type a message but as soon as I press Enter or click Go, the entire page reloads and my forumhome page disappears completely leaving me with a Empty chatbox (without even having the message I just typed).
3- Get a database error when clicking on my portal page (vbAdvanced CMPS)
Code:
Database error in vBulletin 3.6.8:
Invalid SQL:
SELECT js_file,phpcode_chatbox_display FROM vb_mgc_cb_evo_command WHERE active='1';
MySQL Error : Unknown column 'js_file' in 'field list'
Error Number : 1054
Date : Friday, December 26th 2008 @ 03:07:38 AM
Script : http://127.0.0.1:8080/vb_364/forum/cmps_index.php
Referrer : http://127.0.0.1:8080/vb_364/forum/index.php
IP Address : 127.0.0.1
Username : myname
Classname : vB_Database
So, many issues here. Just too bad because I wanted to try the long await new posts/threads option.
Hi Cybershaolin,
I think you have not followed the correct instructions.
Seems like you are still having the old version of the php files from the 0.1.1 version of the chatbox. Hit me up on my new forum in the chatbox.
I must admit that MGC is a hard worker and does stand by his mod! Guy is a hell of a person to deal with all the hassle. But on the flip side I have noticed more donations for this mod than damn near any other mod that I have seen. Personally I am a little disappointed in the new branding that is below the chatbox. I have had quite a few offers from local motorsports shops that want to advertise for cash but I won't do it because I just don't like looking at all that garbage, I don't think anyone else does either . Especially people that get on the forum on a daily basis, it just becomes a nuisance to look at. The branding in the ARCHIVES is fine with me but the one under the chatbox looks just a little tacky IMO. Honestly I think the one under the chatbox should have been used for some kinda announcement feature or something
About the donations, there are not so much you know compared to all the hours of coding spent on the chatbox you know.
I have always tried to make the chatbox better and better for you users and I didn't thought a simple copyright would make such non sense to all of you...
About the donations, there are not so much you know compared to all the hours of coding spent on the chatbox you know.
I have always tried to make the chatbox better and better for you users and I didn't thought a simple copyright would make such non sense to all of you...
It's cool man don't get all worked up, I wasn't trying to imply that you have received millions of dollars in donations and that should be enough, I was simply stating that compared to other mods people love this one and it's obvious that people appreciate your hard work hence all the donations compared to other mods. Being a fellow software dev I speak from experience when I say "WRITING CODE SUCKS!" and I understand where your coming from. Trust me, if your branding bothered me that much I would just remove it. You did a good job encoding it but it wasn't that hard to find
Do what you gotta do man, I think everyone would agree when I say that we all appreciate your dedication and hard work. It certainly doesn't go unnoticed as far as I'm concerned :up:
It's cool man don't get all worked up, I wasn't trying to imply that you have received millions of dollars in donations and that should be enough, I was simply stating that compared to other mods people love this one and it's obvious that people appreciate your hard work hence all the donations compared to other mods. Being a fellow software dev I speak from experience when I say "WRITING CODE SUCKS!" and I understand where your coming from. Trust me, if your branding bothered me that much I would just remove it. You did a good job encoding it but it wasn't that hard to find
Do what you gotta do man, I think everyone would agree when I say that we all appreciate your dedication and hard work. It certainly doesn't go unnoticed as far as I'm concerned :up:
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12-26-2008, 06:34 AM
I'll correct that in the next version which should be out in January 
