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).

[ninjashoes]

I get the module not valid also

I used the module from post 91, it shows the module but its blank and no content pops up

[Trana]

My module shows up but never displays any content. Right now it is disabled and I am still seeing these error messages from the browser (due to the js include):

Error: document.getElementById("subscribe") has no properties
Source File: http://www.xxx.com/forum/clientscript/va_spy.js
Line: 64

Any idea what could be causing this?

[Trana]

I put this on a page all by itself, no other VBA modules, no navbar, nothing, and it still doesn't update. Based on that I don't think it has anything to do with the settimeout that people had suggested.

[dooch]

Anyone got this going yet?

[hichew]

check this site, they use vBISpy.
And their forum is very active, looks like stock market index

http://kaskus.us/newpostajax.php

[dooch]

I mean the cmps module.

[MPDev]

I have it working on:

http://www.viperalley.com

You may need to modify your template to include:

<tr id="row10" class="spyfade4"><td align="center">&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td align="center">&nbsp;</td></tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<input type="checkbox" id="subscribe" value="1" /> &nbsp; subscribed theads only

[dooch]

I cant even install the module though. Im using 364 and the latest cmps.

[ubblite]

First I tried uploading the original module supplied by mpdev, but I had the same problem as others getting the "not a valid module" message. I even tried installing it manually, but no luck.

Then I tried Spikeman's fix (post #91) and it actually worked for about 1 hour, then all of a sudden the module went blank & now it's not showing any threads at all. I didn't change a thing, it just happened out of nowhere... very strange. I can tell it's trying to load messages every 7 seconds or so by viewing my bandwidth meter, but that's all it does now.

So, I'm still waiting for a fix - if someone could post a working solution it would be great as this module is much nicer than the default CMPS recent threads mod.

btw, I'm using vb 3.6.4 with CMPS 2.2.0

[sduckie2k5]

Originally Posted by ubblite

First I tried uploading the original module supplied by mpdev, but I had the same problem as others getting the "not a valid module" message. I even tried installing it manually, but no luck.

Then I tried Spikeman's fix (post #91) and it actually worked for about 1 hour, then all of a sudden the module went blank & now it's not showing any threads at all. I didn't change a thing, it just happened out of nowhere... very strange. I can tell it's trying to load messages every 7 seconds or so by viewing my bandwidth meter, but that's all it does now.

So, I'm still waiting for a fix - if someone could post a working solution it would be great as this module is much nicer than the default CMPS recent threads mod.

btw, I'm using vb 3.6.4 with CMPS 2.2.0

Same here, running the same versions and would still like to see a fix for us 3.6.4 users.