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).

No worky for me since the upgrades, I'll have to disable it. My forums are at the root level, my vbadvanced is in a forum under root. That must screw something up. No script errors either, just a blank module page.

In addition, I got "invalid module" when I tried to upload the module to vbadvanced, and if your forums are in /forum/, you'll have to edit a coupla href's in the vbispy template to reference where your vaispy.php file is

[MPDev]

Did you set your forum variable in va_spy.js as per the instructions?

If you did, you wouldn't need to edit anything.

[pascalvisit]

Originally Posted by MPDev

Did you set your forum variable in va_spy.js as per the instructions?

If you did, you wouldn't need to edit anything.

You still have to replace in the adv_portal_vbispy :

<a href="/forum/vaispy.php">Live Forum Updates</a>

by

<a href="/forums/vaispy.php">Live Forum Updates</a>

with "/forums/" your forum root folder

Did you set your forum variable in va_spy.js as per the instructions?

Yes, I tried "" and "/", and the full URL with http:// (just for giggles) because my forums are in the root directory of my site, none worked. It was working before the last release, now it isn't. No biggie, I just disabled it.

[darkblade25]

How do u add the module?

Ok nvm I figured it out. The instruction were not very helpful.
But I have a problem now. My site look screwed up now. http://www.rzgamers.com

[alkatraz]

fresh install of this,

vbIspy.php is working

can't install the module through "upload / download vba module"

double checked the upload settings, but getting this error, "invalid module"

[Hades-1]

Originally Posted by alkatraz

fresh install of this,

vbIspy.php is working

can't install the module through "upload / download vba module"

double checked the upload settings, but getting this error, "invalid module"

same here no matter what i do, i import most moduales just fine

[murrtex]

"The file you have uploaded is not a valid module file."

I get this error.When I try to upload the module
what will we do?

I will try to put manuel.......

[question?]

I get that too :S

[Trana]

Originally Posted by murrtex

"The file you have uploaded is not a valid module file."

You guys need to chmod 777 your modules directory, that will resolve this problem.