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About Developer · **Released**: 09-11-2006

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:

Code:

var vburl = '';

and change this to read:

Code:

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:

Code:

$headinclude

Add after:

Code:

<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:

Code:

$footer

Add after:

Code:

<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).

yotsume · #**212** 03-11-2008, 10:44 PM

Yea it give a database error no matter which way I try to add this by either uploading it or creating it through the vba admincp.

Can someone help here?

KeyHunterz · #**213** 03-22-2008, 05:34 PM

To get rid of the double boxes use this verison

1. Login to your vb-cp
2. Under vba cmps click "add module"
3. Select "Template"
4. Fill in module title, can be anything
5. Fill in template to include: adv_portal_vBiSpy
6. Select style you want to install.
7. Paste the following in template content:

Code:

<tr>
<td class="$bgclass">
<if condition="is_browser('opera')">

<table class="tborder" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" width="100%" align="center" id="spy_table">
<tr><td colspan="4" class="tcat smallfont" align="left"  style="height:25px;"><strong>&raquo; <a href="/forum/live.php"></a></strong></td></tr>
<tr><td width="20" class="tcat" nowrap="nowrap" style="height:25px;">&nbsp;</td>
<td class="tcat" width="190" nowrap="nowrap" style="height:20px;">By</td>
<td class="tcat" width="80%" style="height:20px;">Thread/Post</td>
<td class="tcat" width="200" nowrap="nowrap" style="height:20px;">Forum

</tr>
<tr><td colspan="4" class="alt1">
<div id="row1" style="display:none;"></div>
<div id="row2" style="display:none;"></div>
<div id="row3" style="display:none;"></div>
<div id="row4" style="display:none;"></div>
<div id="row5" style="display:none;"></div>
<div id="row6" style="display:none;"></div>
<div id="row7" style="display:none;"></div>
<div id="row8" style="display:none;"></div>
<div id="row9" style="display:none;"></div>
<div id="row10" style="display:none;"></div>
</td></tr>
</table>

<else />
<table class="tborder" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="0" border="0" width="100%" align="center" id="spy_table">
<thead>
<a href="/forum/live.php"></a>
<tr align="center"><td class="thead" width="20">&nbsp;</td><td class="thead" width="190">By</td><td class="thead">Thread/Post</td><td class="thead" width="190">Forum</td></tr>

</thead>
<tbody class="alt1">
<tr id="row1"><td align="center">&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td align="center">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr id="row2"><td align="center">&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td align="center">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr id="row3"><td align="center">&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td align="center">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr id="row4"><td align="center">&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td align="center">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr id="row5"><td align="center">&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td align="center">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr id="row6"><td align="center">&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td align="center">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr id="row7"><td align="center">&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td align="center">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr id="row8"><td align="center">&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td align="center">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr id="row9"><td align="center">&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td align="center">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr id="row10" class="spyfade4"><td align="center">&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td align="center">&nbsp;</td></tr>
</tbody>
</table>

</if>

<input type="checkbox" id="subscribe" value="1" /> &nbsp; Click for subscribed threads only!

</td>
</tr>

8 Change "live.php" in the code above to "vaispy.php" or whatever you change the name to.

to view an example of this code working go to http://keyhunterz.com

bada_bing · #**214** 03-29-2008, 05:08 PM

Any chance to make this hack for vbportal?

dancue · #**215** 05-16-2008, 01:14 AM

has anyone got this to work on 3.7?

I followed keyhunterz instructions, because the upload gave me a db error, but all I'm seeing is the box. just a blank box.

dancue · #**216** 05-16-2008, 02:00 AM

Ah...you guys are ALL going to love me!!!

Found out the issue.

The following instructions will achieve the following:

Compatible with the latest version of vBulletin. (3.7 Gold)
Add a link to the bottom of the module, on the right side, allowing you to go to the full page of your vBIspy.
Includes corrected issues for Opera.
Includes Corrected code to get rid of double boxes, by keyhunters. NOW, also corrected for Opera.

STEP ONE:
Open va_spy.js and find:

Code:

var vburl = '';

Replace it with this: (replacing what's in red with the directory of your forums)

Code:

var vburl = '/forum/';

STEP TWO:

1. Login to your vb-cp
2. Under vba cmps click "add module"
3. Select "Template"
4. Fill in module title, can be anything
5. Fill in template to include: adv_portal_vBiSpy
6. Select style you want to install.
7. Paste the following in template content, replacing what's in RED (4 Instances) with your information:

Code:

<tr>
<td class="$bgclass">
<if condition="is_browser('opera')">

<table class="tborder" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="0" border="0" width="100%" align="center" id="spy_table">
<thead>
<a href="ENTER FULL URL/vaispy.php"></a>
<tr align="center"><td class="thead" width="20">&nbsp;</td><td class="thead" width="190">By</td><td class="thead">Thread/Post</td><td class="thead" width="190">Forum</td></tr>

</thead>
<tr><td colspan="4" class="alt1">
<div id="row1" style="display:none;"></div>
<div id="row2" style="display:none;"></div>
<div id="row3" style="display:none;"></div>
<div id="row4" style="display:none;"></div>
<div id="row5" style="display:none;"></div>
<div id="row6" style="display:none;"></div>
<div id="row7" style="display:none;"></div>
<div id="row8" style="display:none;"></div>
<div id="row9" style="display:none;"></div>
<div id="row10" style="display:none;"></div>
</td></tr>
<td class="thead" colspan="2" align="left"><input type="checkbox" id="subscribe" value="1" /> &nbsp; Click for subscribed threads only!</td><td class="thead" colspan="2" align="right"><a href="ENTER FULL URL/vaispy.php">Click here to view Full Page</a></td>

</table>

<else />
<table class="tborder" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="0" border="0" width="100%" align="center" id="spy_table">
<thead>
<a href="ENTER FULL URL/vaispy.php"></a>
<tr align="center"><td class="thead" width="20">&nbsp;</td><td class="thead" width="190">By</td><td class="thead">Thread/Post</td><td class="thead" width="190">Forum</td></tr>

</thead>
<tbody class="alt1">
<tr id="row1"><td align="center">&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td align="center">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr id="row2"><td align="center">&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td align="center">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr id="row3"><td align="center">&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td align="center">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr id="row4"><td align="center">&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td align="center">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr id="row5"><td align="center">&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td align="center">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr id="row6"><td align="center">&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td align="center">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr id="row7"><td align="center">&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td align="center">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr id="row8"><td align="center">&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td align="center">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr id="row9"><td align="center">&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td align="center">&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr id="row10" class="spyfade4"><td align="center">&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td align="center">&nbsp;</td></tr>
</tbody>

<td class="thead" colspan="2" align="left"><input type="checkbox" id="subscribe" value="1" /> &nbsp; Click for subscribed threads only!</td><td class="thead" colspan="2" align="right"><a href="ENTER FULL URL/vaispy.php">Click here to view Full Page</a></td>
</table>

</if>


</td>
</tr>

STEP THREE:

Open adv_portal template and find this:

Code:

$headinclude

add below: (Replacing what's in red with your information)

Code:

<script language="javascript" src="ENTER FULL URL/clientscript/va_prototype.js"></script>
<script language="javascript" src="ENTER FULL URL/clientscript/va_effects.js"></script>
<script language="javascript" src="ENTER FULL URL/clientscript/va_spy.js"></script>
<script language="javascript">
    spymax = 10;
    highestid = 0;
</script>

Find:

Code:

$footer

Add Below:

Code:

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

Almost every time I have an issue with something not working on a vbadvanced script I have to enter the full url. I tried it on this, and voila!!

I am using vBAdvanced 3.0.1 and vBulletin 3.7.0 Gold

dizzine · #**217** 05-16-2008, 01:36 PM

is there a module available for vBa CMPS v2.1.0 sitting on vBulletin 3.5.4 ????
when i upload the module it is reported as 'not valid' which i guess is due to my older versions..
tia..

dizzine · #**218** 05-27-2008, 09:58 AM

anyone..?

dancue · #**219** 05-28-2008, 01:21 AM

Did you try mine? post #215

Harley D · #**220** 05-28-2008, 09:08 PM

I tried your version and still no joy.
So I thought about using an iframe to display it. it displays but it breaks my style by removing the footer and 3rd column. i'm not sure why this is happening?

adv_portal_vBiSpy

Code:

<tr>
<td class="$bgclass"> <IFRAME SRC = "http://www.laserenthusiast.com/forums/vBIspy.php" width="100%" height="450" scrolling="yes"> </td>
</tr>

I've also have been attempting to remove the skins header and footer, but for some reason editing out the $header & $footer has no effect?

Trana · #**221** 05-28-2008, 09:47 PM

Anyone want to do some custom work on this mod for me? I need it to match the CMPS recentthreads.php module in style and format. It needs to support the post icons as well.

I'll pay if you can get it to work.

PM me for more info.

Thanks.

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