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).

[dizzine]

Originally Posted by dancue

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

STEP THREE:

Open adv_portal template and find this:

$headinclude

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

<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:

$footer

Add Below:

<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

many thanks..i found if i took out the '{' marked in green in your original code i could get it to work..:up:

[dancue]

oops. I've edited my post.

[dizzine]

i have increased the number of displayed posts to 20 in the .js file but my module box will not increase in height above 10 posts..!
anyone know what the problem could be..or how i can force the height value in the .php/template..?
many thanks..

[OcR Envy]

Still doesn't work for me even with dancue's recent post. Everything displays correctly no javascript errors but it does not load the content.

[Lustikus]

Hi,

I tired it many hours without any success.

But finally it works for me.
My forum is 3.7.3 and vBa 3.0.1
check out http://forum.xbox-offensive.eu

what I did:

first:
Do not change the line in step 1
var vburl = '';
leave it as it is!

second:
now do the second step, there has nothing changed

and third and last step:
add a new module in your admin panel as you see in post number #212

now it shows me my content without any problems

[sectomy]

ive seen that some forums got for example 10 topics, but only 2 are "sliding in"...how can i change that ?
the number of postings that are static and the new ones are updated live ? so for the first visit ?

you know whatta mean ?

[Harmachis]

i tried vBulletin 3.7.4 PL1 with vBAdvance CMPS 3.1 (latest), vBulletin 3.7.4 PL1 with vBAdvance CMPS 3.0.1 & vBulletin 3.6.8 PL2 with vBAdvance CMPS 2.2.1

but the result is same.

when i tried to upload the *.module file of vBISpy module - live AJAX feed of new threads - for vBAdvanced CMPS, it shows The file you have uploaded is not a valid module file.

what should i do ?

[dancue]

I've upgraded my forum to 3.8 and it is working just fine with my corrections.

For those of you who have tried it before and not got it to work, you should retry following my directions because I have found some mistakes in the original post.

Here is the fix for people who want this on there CMPS.

For those of you who want to see a live demo click here.

[starplatinum]

doesn't work with AJAX Tabs Content Script - Version 3.0 (YUI)

Any hint to make it works ?

[Carnage]

Originally Posted by dancue

I've upgraded my forum to 3.8 and it is working just fine with my corrections.

For those of you who have tried it before and not got it to work, you should retry following my directions because I have found some mistakes in the original post.

Here is the fix for people who want this on there CMPS.

For those of you who want to see a live demo click here.

The module file dosn't work with later versions of vb advanced it seems. I like you figured out how to add it manually and to save other people the trouble, heres an XML module file that i exported from my working setup.