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).

[Trana]

Originally Posted by 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

Doesn't seem to work for me. Can you provide any other details on installation? Do we have to use the previous templates and file edits?

Thanks.

[TheComputerGuy]

did you do the file edits? in the first post.

[Trana]

Originally Posted by TheComputerGuy

did you do the file edits? in the first post.

Yes of course.

[Forumi Shqiptar]

not working for me either i got my forum into my root so instead of /forum/ im using only / is that the corrent one or not?

[ubblite]

Originally Posted by 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

I tried your fix but it didn't work. It shows the module but that's it - no threads or anything.

[tankaya61]

how can i use cmps 2.2.1??

[stud]

Do any of you with the working module still have your installation files? (the .module file to be specific)

The current file attached to this thread is not considered a valid module file, so those of us who uninstalled it can no longer get it reinstalled!
And considering MPDev has completely abandoned support for this mod, you're our last hope!!

[phill2003]

Originally Posted by stud

Do any of you with the working module still have your installation files? (the .module file to be specific)

The current file attached to this thread is not considered a valid module file, so those of us who uninstalled it can no longer get it reinstalled!
And considering MPDev has completely abandoned support for this mod, you're our last hope!!

Yes you can just open the module file in a text editor and install it manually its not hard

[stud]

Phill - care to elaborate on the steps required to do such an easy mod? I've tried that in every way i know of, and i still can't get it to work...

[phill2003]

if you open the module file in a text editor it goes through the steps to make the module so you can do it manually...