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]

Yeah, Opera isn't working properly; I dont use Opera, don't know Opera and at this time don't have the time to install it and try and learn why. Hopefully someone with more experience can point us in the right direction.

Absolutely awesome. I started a thread about this a while back, and caught some grief about it being an "improper use of AJAX". I think it rocks, install took about 5 seconds, and I've wanted this since the first time I saw it.

Thanks very much MPDev, great mod.

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[Capt. GannA]

It's seemingly not working for me.

1) Uploaded all the files in the correct directories.
2) Followed your instructions.
3) vaispy.php is working.

There's not a single error in the firefox javascript console either :/..

[Barakat]

its works but i change some of the adv_portal_vbispy template so as to hide the space and make it better view ....

http://www.jerusalemgts.com/gti/portal.php

thanks for that hack .

[Snake]

Thanks for the hack!

[Tungsten]

Originally Posted by Capt. GannA

It's seemingly not working for me.

1) Uploaded all the files in the correct directories.
2) Followed your instructions.
3) vaispy.php is working.

There's not a single error in the firefox javascript console either :/..

I have the same issue on my forum as well.

[stud]

does this work for CMPS installed on VB3.5 also?

[MPDev]

I would think so; but I dont have 3.5 installed to test it on.

[stud]

hmm ok. i ask because when i followed the instructions, any time i make the module active - it blanks the entire home page - showing nothing.

[camoman]

Has anyone tested this yet with vb 3.5.4 and vbadvanced 2.1.0?