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).

[kompakt]

Well thats what I thought too. But the automatically generated module might have some internal settings that I dont see that are keeping it from working. The other module that I created worked just fine.

[Capt. GannA]

Originally Posted by Spikeman

This module will only work with vbaspy 1.0.12 if you require previous modules pm me.
Can anyone who is having a problem with the upload of the module try this one I have attached here.

I have changed code to give what I believe is the best solution ( Have not touched the opera code yet!) I have deleted and uploaded this module through the ACP countless times and it has loaded every time.

I am running vB 3.6.2 on vBa CMPS 2.2.0 I have also installed it to a custom skin all works good, formatting looks good, fixed what i believe were errors on the html side. Tested in IE 6 and FF 1.5.0.7

live demo in my sig, let me know any problems, but i am sure you will

Install follow directions by MPDev as per top of this page, unzip and upload module in ACP through vBa cmps upload/download module option. The only change you may need to make is the directory of vaispy, it is currently setup as forums/vaispy.php to change this go to edit module and change the option, module link.

Used this ^^ but it's not showing any content.. what's up?

[rezapci]

How can I put the Ispy in weblog? any code?

[Trana]

Originally Posted by Capt. GannA

Used this ^^ but it's not showing any content.. what's up?

What other modules are you using?

[Capt. GannA]

Originally Posted by Trana

What other modules are you using?

All the default ones except this of course.

[stud]

has anything changed? when i try to follow the install directions, i do the following.

a. Download/Upload Module
b. Browse and select vbispyblock.module
c. Settings: Center, Order 6, Yes Active, Default Template.

When I attempt to upload it, it returns with "The file you have uploaded is not a valid module file."

[sduckie2k5]

This seems to work, if I go directly to the /vaispy.php file but trying to incorporate it into my cmps page just puts the module out of bounds on the top of the page and doesnt fit where its supposed to. I would love to see this working for cmps users if theres a fix to keep it in its border.I also come back to the same error, when I try to upload the module and yes my directory is chmoded to 777, so Im not sure what to think, wish I could get this working, will check back.

[ShannonRawls]

Originally Posted by stud

has anything changed? when i try to follow the install directions, i do the following.

a. Download/Upload Module
b. Browse and select vbispyblock.module
c. Settings: Center, Order 6, Yes Active, Default Template.

When I attempt to upload it, it returns with "The file you have uploaded is not a valid module file."

Same here. I did the exact same thing you did except I left the Order as blank.

Error was exactly the same.

[cooltechie]

I just tried this and also getting the "The file you have uploaded is not a valid module file." error message. I'm testing on vb3.6.3. Any solutions yet? TIA

[snotek]

Same issue as above...