How do I pull information out of VBulletin for main site?

[CrimsonGT]

I am trying to do something like a content portal thing, but I already have a nice layout, and I dont want the actual graphics of the forums on the main site, just want to pull some data out of the forums.

I need to figure out how to make a login(username/password) box, and find the # of members/visitors/total members.

How would I go about getting this stuff out of the VBulletin forums for use on my main page?

[CrimsonGT]

ttt...

[Reeve of shinra]

Your best bet? Take a look at the existing portal hacks or even the forum code and just copy/paste the right php into your front page.

Take a look at the tutorial for vb powered pages to see what basics are needed for intergration like that.

Alternately, try the rss feed hacks here.

[CrimsonGT]

where can I find this tutorial for vb powered pages?

[joeychgo]

take a look at vbadvanced.org - See their CMPS hack

[CrimsonGT]

Thanks, but that is what I am trying to stay away from. Im pretty sure if I use that I will have to base my whole site off the forum layout, and I already paid a lot of money to have a site design made. I am hoping I can find a way to just pull different data out of the forums.

[cinq]

Pull what out ? Just threads/posts ?
If so, I'm sure it is pretty easy to display in your current site look.