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).

[Trana]

I am still not able to get this to work properly. The module shows up but there is no content or updates. My vbispy file works properly. Any ideas?

[ZGeek]

I'm getting a java error in IE.

Line:53
Char: 4
Error: 'document.getElementById(...).rows(...)' is null or not an object
Code: 0

Anyone got any idea about this?

[question?]

Originally Posted by Trana

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

Already is

[MPDev]

I don't know enough about vBAdvanced to tell you why it would work for me and others and not some.

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

No it won't

[Trana]

Originally Posted by SneakyDave

No it won't

Have you ever successfully uploaded a .module file? What version of VBA are you running?

[murrtex]

so like that 777.it doesnt work.

I add manualy (open module by notepad) but at this time it appears blank table on portal page..

please help

[jackceltic1888]

Installed

Get mod

[ubblite]

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"

I have the same problem using CMPS v2.2.0 & vB 3.6.2

MPDev, perhaps someone could assist you to find a fix for CMPS as it would be a great addition.

Thanks

[MPDev]

I'd be happy for any assist here - it works for me without any problems (and others); so it will take the help of someone who knows more about the product than me (who has used the module part for all of 15 minutes!).