Chat Modifications - MGC Chatbox Evo

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
• User statistics display in posts and profile
• Chatbox statistics display on forumhome
• Create thread from a chat [PRO only]
• CMS Integration (not included - separate product)
  • vBAdvanced CMPS
  • vBulletin 4 CMS
• Importers from other chatbox systems:
  • cChatbox by Christrato [version 1.5]
  • Cyb - Chatbox by Cybernetec [version 2.3]
  • vBulletin 3.x Shoutbox 1.0 (AJAX) by DionDev [version 1.0]
  • Dream's Chatbox by Dream [version 2.1.1]
  • GSBOS by dinnerbone [version 1.0.5]
  • Inferno vBShout Lite 2.5.0 by Inferno Tech [version 2.5.1 lite]
  • vBShouts 2.0 by Zero Tolerance [version 2.0]
  • MGC Chatbox by MGC [version 1.5]

Install

Refer to the readme for the chatbox install.

Demo

Live demo on MGC Products forum

Languages

1. French
2. English
3. German [Not yet updated]
   
4. Serbian [Not yet updated]

Support

On my website mostly and in this thread

Int?gration

Integration in IBProarcade is described in the readme.
vBAdvanced CMPS and vBulletin 4 CMS integration are available as additional modules.

Compatibility

This hack is compatible with vB3.6.x, vB3.7.x, vB3.8.x and vB4.x.x

Changelog

First part:
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost....&postcount=221

Second part:
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost....postcount=5429

Third part:
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost....postcount=8469

How to set the channel images

Thanks to princeedwards for this little how to : click here

PRO version and additional addons available on my website

This mod is automatically compatible with vB3.6.x, vB3.7.x, vB3.8.x and vB4.x.x

[ozzy47]

Some of my members see these messages on the home page at the top of the forums.
I am running vb 3.8.4 and I have installed and un installed the software twice to try and correct the problem. But still same thing. Shows up on all 9 skins I have set up.

Sorry if this been addressed before but I went through about 600 post's and my eyes are going to start bleeding, LOL.

I see above me has the issue too but a different line number.

Any help would be appreciated!

Warning: in_array() [function.in-array]: Wrong datatype for second argument in [path]/includes/mgc_cb_evo/class_display.php on line 886

Warning: in_array() [function.in-array]: Wrong datatype for second argument in [path]/mgc_cb_evo.php on line 342

Warning: in_array() [function.in-array]: Wrong datatype for second argument in [path]/includes/mgc_cb_evo/class_misc.php on line 347

[ozzy47]

Originally Posted by defetzer

extract attached file and copy content to .\clientscript\mgc_cb_evo
Overwrite the old file and all will be fine

Not to sound stupid but where do I find \clientscript\mgc_cb_evo at?

[MAD-DOG]

Originally Posted by ozzy47

Not to sound stupid but where do I find \clientscript\mgc_cb_evo at?

here it is...
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/attachmen...5&d=1252688123

[MAD-DOG]

Originally Posted by Ghostly24

Hey, I'm having a problem with the chat box. When someone makes a new post and or thread, it does not appear on the chat box. How do I fix this? All of the notification settings are turned on.

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/8243/chat4w.jpg

And if you can't fix this, then can you tell me how to fix this on the older version?

_Thanks

me 2 man how do we fix this place help...

[ozzy47]

Originally Posted by MAD-DOG

here it is...
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/attachmen...5&d=1252688123

I have the file bro I need to know where to find where I put it

extract attached file and copy content to .\clientscript\mgc_cb_evo
Overwrite the old file and all will be fine

[MAD-DOG]

am guessing you new..!

/public_html/forums/clientscript/mgc_cb_evo

[ozzy47]

Originally Posted by MAD-DOG

am guessing you new..!

/public_html/forums/clientscript/mgc_cb_evo

Thanks Bro I got it now, :up: Your the best! New to the server stuff

[icarusforde]

Originally Posted by ozzy47

Some of my members see these messages on the home page at the top of the forums.
I am running vb 3.8.4 and I have installed and un installed the software twice to try and correct the problem. But still same thing. Shows up on all 9 skins I have set up.

Sorry if this been addressed before but I went through about 600 post's and my eyes are going to start bleeding, LOL.

I see above me has the issue too but a different line number.

Any help would be appreciated!

Warning: in_array() [function.in-array]: Wrong datatype for second argument in [path]/includes/mgc_cb_evo/class_display.php on line 886

Warning: in_array() [function.in-array]: Wrong datatype for second argument in [path]/mgc_cb_evo.php on line 342

Warning: in_array() [function.in-array]: Wrong datatype for second argument in [path]/includes/mgc_cb_evo/class_misc.php on line 347

I'm also getting an error similar to this...

Warning: include([path]/includes/mgc_cb_evo/plugins.php) [function.include]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory in [path]/includes/init.php(301) : eval()'d code on line 1

Warning: include() [function.include]: Failed opening '[path]/includes/mgc_cb_evo/plugins.php' for inclusion (include_path='.:/usr/local/php-5.2.6-1/share/pear') in [path]/includes/init.php(301) : eval()'d code on line 1

Warning: include([path]/includes/mgc_cb_evo/plugins.php) [function.include]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory in [path]/includes/functions.php(1377) : eval()'d code on line 3

Warning: include() [function.include]: Failed opening '[path]/includes/mgc_cb_evo/plugins.php' for inclusion (include_path='.:/usr/local/php-5.2.6-1/share/pear') in [path]/includes/functions.php(1377) : eval()'d code on line 3

Warning: include([path]/includes/mgc_cb_evo/plugins.php) [function.include]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory in [path]/global.php(355) : eval()'d code on line 59

Warning: include() [function.include]: Failed opening '[path]/includes/mgc_cb_evo/plugins.php' for inclusion (include_path='.:/usr/local/php-5.2.6-1/share/pear') in [path]/global.php(355) : eval()'d code on line 59

Warning: include([path]/includes/mgc_cb_evo/plugins.php) [function.include]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory in [path]/global.php(607) : eval()'d code on line 80

Warning: include() [function.include]: Failed opening '[path]/includes/mgc_cb_evo/plugins.php' for inclusion (include_path='.:/usr/local/php-5.2.6-1/share/pear') in [path]/global.php(607) : eval()'d code on line 80

Owner and members wont leave me alone atm! :P

Trying to see if downgrading to our older version (3.2.3 i think) will work

Edit: Doesnt look like it. :|

I'm also locked out of admin cp too - getting the same errors showing up there when i try get to it.

Anyone shed any light?

[Skyrider]

Originally Posted by Ghostly24

Hey, I'm having a problem with the chat box. When someone makes a new post and or thread, it does not appear on the chat box. How do I fix this? All of the notification settings are turned on.

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/8243/chat4w.jpg

And if you can't fix this, then can you tell me how to fix this on the older version?

_Thanks

Not sure if someone has replied to you, but change the "merge" to "separated", currently it shows all the new threads & replies all under the chats, and the chats above the new threads & replies. There is also a new usergroup setting to allow them to view new threads/replies, you might want to look in to that.

& VBDev:
Possible you can add a feature to select a default chat channel for a specific usergroup? EG, I want members only to view the members chat box, while the guests have their own chat box to have fun with. This is to keep things separated. Shame I can't edit the default chat channel to disallow guests to post in there. I want them to talk in another channel instead.

As I mentioned in my previous replies. It would be great if the bot can be a member as well (selecting a specific ID) and that it will private message the user instead. This way, it won't spam the chat box!

EDIT 3:
VBDev, I know I am a lot of suggestions , but can you make a command so the bot also reacts to words in a line?

For example, I add the word "LOVE" in the chat box with the reply "I love you too!" I'd like the chat box to react to:

"Man, I love you so much right now"

Chat box: "I love you too!"

I'd like it to react to the word that has been mentioned in the line.

[VBDev]

Originally Posted by FF|Skyrider

I fixed it VBDev.. I had to revert some templates to your new 2.4.1 template version. Seems that was the issue all along.

You always have to do so

Originally Posted by FF|Skyrider

MGC Chatbox Evo [ARCHIVE] and MGC Chatbox Evo created by MGC, Version 2.4.1, Copyright 2009 all rights reserved are not centered, how do I solve this?

In the mgc_cb_evo_archives template.

Originally Posted by FF|Skyrider

The "Activate the bot in the chatbox ?" was set to NO, but the bot answered me regardless when the option "user can talk to bot" enabled in the usergroup settings.

Really ? Will note this.

Originally Posted by FF|Skyrider

Can the bot also be a user rather than a guest? That you select the userID to use. I love this feature though!

Could be !

Originally Posted by FF|Skyrider

Just an idea.. An option for the bot to private message the person rather than saying it in the chat box? So we can choose either display in chat or private message

No IMO it's better if everyone got info from the bot.

Originally Posted by FF|Skyrider

The "me" plugin/command is bugged. Once it is enabled, it'll display a "Loading ..." issue, which displays on all themes. Is this known or... Is it only me? I reinstalled everything, and the rest is working fine for me now.

Seems to happen with "announcement", "ban" , "del" "ignore", "announcement" and "slap", the others seems to work.

It's only you !

Originally Posted by FF|Skyrider

VBDev, with the above commands. when the commands are enabled, but the user is not on the list of "allowed to use", it'll stuck the using in the "loading ...." issue. For example, try to enable the "del" command and remove yourself from the allow list so the usergroup list is empty that are allowed to use it. You should be stuck in "loading ...." as well.

I tested that and didn't got the error.

Originally Posted by danyz81

New issue: i dont know if there's also on the old versions
PM messages don't work for me (/pm user messages) 'cause it gives me always the same error: "user not exist" and i cant see the users online on the chatbox (on the admincp the option are activated)

Check the syntax buddy

Originally Posted by FF|Skyrider

Also, the "Notifications display choice" I don't think the melted in chats will do the trick.. All the new threads/posts are displayed at the bottom of the chat box while the chats are being displayed above the new threads/posts... No one can see the new chats now unless you scroll up. Would be better if new threads / posts will show the same way you type, for example:


^ something like that would be awesome.

I think it's currently working like that isn't it ?

Originally Posted by jazde86

Bot system: regex would be wonderful, e.g. *time and whats the time? --> the time is now 15:37

And enable the bot in various channels too.

Hey man Have you check the bot text entering ?? It's already implemented, you have to user {time} in the answer !

Originally Posted by danyz81

Hello, I've found the problem for the "more smilies" issue. The link is wrong.

correct: mgc_cb_evo.php?do=showsmilies
wrong (on the current version): mgc_cb_evo.php/?do=showsmilies

how can i take away the "/" ?

Yeah thought it was something like that but didn't yet had a look. Thanks for sharing.