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).

[stud]

MPDev - have you given up support for this? I really enjoyed having it as a module on my main site but there are some things that needed fixing and the files in this thread aren't even valid anymore...

[MPDev]

No, I haven't; it's just that as I've said, my knowledge of vBa is limited to this one module. I know I have it running on my site and it worked when I installed it, but thats about the best I can do.

I'll try to find some time to reinstall it and see what happens.

[tei727]

working great on 3.6.4. does this put alot of stress on the server?

[ubblite]

Originally Posted by tei727

working great on 3.6.4. does this put alot of stress on the server?

Can you explain what steps you took to get this mod working? Also, do you have a link to a working version of this mod?

Thanks

[ged]

It doesn't work, all the same problems mentioned here before, any ideas?

[WritersBeat]

The file you have uploaded is not a valid module file. ??

Fixes please, I really want this add-on

[digital_sc4rz]

I get the same error ! "The file you have uploaded is not a valid module file."

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."

[stud]

RIP awesome mod.

[Trana]

By my count, there are only 5 people in 100 that have this working in a CMPS module.

Can anyone provide an update or fix this? It looks great!

[TheComputerGuy]

Here is a new module file I got to work.

I created the module, and just downloaded

you must rename it from .txt to .module then upload it to cmps