Portal Software - vBISpy module - live AJAX feed of new threads - for vBAdvanced CMPS

This is my first module for vBAdvanced, but its a simple one, so I don't expect any installation problems.

You can see an example of this working on:

ViperAlley.Com

You must already have a working copy of the vBIspy client v1.0.7 or better in place. (vB 3.5 users need v1.06 or better)

INSTALLATION

Add the vbispyblock.module to your vBAdvance portal - keep in mind the size of the block when you choose it's placement - if you use three columns, then really only the center column will work.

To install you should have a working copy of the VBIspy client already working on your system. Once you have one of the clients working adding vBIspy blocks to other pages becomes easier.

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STEP 1

Because vBAdvanced CMPM usually resides outside of the forum directory, you will need to make one change to the clientscript/va_spy.js script that comes with vBIspy.

In va_spy.js, find:

var vburl = '';

and change this to read:

var vburl = '/forum/';

using the name of the directory your forums are in in place of "forum". This is important as otherwise the links from the vBIspy block will not resolve to the forum directory.

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STEP 2

You will need to modify the 'adv_portal' template to add a few lines:

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Find:

$headinclude

Add after:

<script language="javascript" src="{$vbulletin->options['bburl']}/clientscript/va_prototype.js"></script>
<script language="javascript" src="{$vbulletin->options['bburl']}/clientscript/va_effects.js"></script>
<script language="javascript" src="{$vbulletin->options['bburl']}/clientscript/va_spy.js"></script>
<script language="javascript">
    spymax = 10;
    highestid = 0;
</script>

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Find:

$footer

Add after:

<script language="javascript">
    spyinit();
</script>

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You are done. Activate the module and you should start seeing a live feed of threads on your portal page.

If you do not see an updating list of threads:

1) Double check that your vBIspy.php script is working properly!
2) Make sure you followed the above instructions.
3) If all else fails, open the JavaScript Console in Firefox and see what errors you might be getting.

1.0.1 - 9.28.06
Modified template for module to support 1.0.12 release of vBIspy (you can modify your template manually from this post; but you also need to note the changes to the spymax and addition of the highestid variable to be changed in your adv_portal template).

[MPDev]

Can you give me a link to your page so I can see it and check for errors?

[Trana]

Originally Posted by stud

Thanks for the response MPDev!! ... the problems seem completely random.

So it appears it somehow isn't pulling the thread data for the module, meanwhile vaispy.php IS working properly and is in the same default location of /forum/vaispy.php

Is it possible there are templates or phrases from previous installs that could be causing conflict?!
(i've been a user of your vaispy since version 1)

Same problem here, working vaispy install but module never does anything.

[MPDev]

Same reply to his. I can't fix what I can't see or replicate.

[ZGeek]

I have this working in firefox, but nothing displays in Internet explorer. Vbispy works in IE. The problem can't be viewed by normal users as it's only available to me, but if anyone can help i can give their account the right access.

[Invalid ID]

It's working great now.

Can you make it in this way please..

1) It will not display what was said in the post (But the link must take to the last post)
2) Number of replies and views be mentioned

I actually want to remove the available "Recent Threads" function and put your vBISpy module - live AJAX feed of new threads - for vBAdvanced CMPS.

Thanks

[BozzaJos]

Invalid ID.. how did you get it to work? I get the message that it's not a valid module... no matter what I try...

[Invalid ID]

I don't know, I just followed the steps mentioned here. And it's working.

But I had to turn it off due to the fact that its lay out is not as good as the one that shows the normal mod for showing the latest threads.

Therefore I am requesting for some changes.

[ZGeek]

I've been trying to make a recent threads module out of this too, but it doesn't work in IE. Any chance of someone who knows what they are doing to make it?

[Invalid ID]

I think the coder does not want to support

[stud]

MPDev - Any plans on updating this for the new 3.0 CMPS, which now utilizes many new features of VB?