Major Additions - [AJAX] EWT Chat 3.0.1 Lite

This is a php/mySQL powered chat system.

EWT Chat 3.0.0 Lite Changes
-Complete Recode
-Enhanced ajax which performs much faster and should allow for an additional load of 500% compared to the last release of 2.9.x
-Many changes to everything
-Remove private message system for now
-Remove /cmds besides /me for now

EWT Chat 3.0.01 Lite Changes
-Redid layout and javascript for planned changes to the pro side and to make things look cleaner.
-fixed various little things.

Whats the difference between pro and lite?
Lite:
The lite version supports only one chat room with no ability to create custom rooms.
It doesnt have any user preferences anymore either.
Basic yet functional chatroom without advanced features

Pro: (Still being developed)
Ability to create custom and private rooms
Plus many more things soon to come.

I think this release fixes every reported bug that I have read about.




Version 2.9.x to 3.0.0 Upgrade Steps:
Upload all the files
Upload the product file
Delete any old files from the previous versions
Disable the minichat addon if you have it for now as it wont work with v3 just yet until I release an updated version.
Open up the fresh install readme and follow the steps for editing ajax_chat.php (just a few settings I didnt feel we needed to use a query for)


2.9.1 to 2.9.2 Upgrade Steps:
Open up template navbar find:

<script type="text/javascript">
<!--

function OpenvBChat(){
vBChat = window.open('vBChat.php?$session[sessionurl]','vBChat','directories=no,height='+window.screen.height+',width='+window.screen.width+',location=no,menubar=no,scrollbars=yes,status=no,toolbar=no')

return false;
}

-->
</script>
<td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="vBChat.php?$session[sessionurl]" onclick="return OpenvBChat();">vBChat</a></td>

Replace with:

<script type="text/javascript">
<!--

function OpenvBChat(){
vBChat = window.open('chat.php?$session[sessionurl]','vBChat','directories=no,height='+window.screen.height+',width='+window.screen.width+',location=no,menubar=no,scrollbars=yes,status=no,toolbar=no')

return false;
}

-->
</script>
<td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="chat.php?$session[sessionurl]" onclick="return OpenvBChat();">vBChat</a></td>

Demo:
http://www.extremewebtech.com/forums/chat.php
User/Password: test2323 / test2323


Please if you use this hack click install and feel free to donate to help support the future development of this system.


V3 is a highlight release for this product as it runs and performs much faster then ever before and can now handle a considerable amt of load.

This chat script should technically be able to support 1k+ users on a good high end server.


Pro Version Information Can Be Found Here: http://www.extremewebtech.com/forums...305-ewt-vbchat

[bluidkiti]

I have installed the chat. I like except for how the smilies show up randomly at the bottom. I have hundreds of smilies. Is there anyway to have them show up like you would for a post including having the More smilies link?

[dbirosel]

Originally Posted by bluidkiti

I have installed the chat. I like except for how the smilies show up randomly at the bottom. I have hundreds of smilies. Is there anyway to have them show up like you would for a post including having the More smilies link?

That would be another great addition.

[Snake]

Originally Posted by Fearlessninja

Here is another problem...this popup "vBChat.php?&do=exit" keeps displaying and then auto-closing then displaying....very annoying.

I believe that has been fixed by Tim already but we'll see if we can kill that annoying little popup for good.

Originally Posted by bluidkiti

I have installed the chat. I like except for how the smilies show up randomly at the bottom. I have hundreds of smilies. Is there anyway to have them show up like you would for a post including having the More smilies link?

Oh yeah, I'd love to see something like that as well. I'll be sure to inform Tim about that. Thanks for the idea.

[vgevolution]

I like how this mod is shaping up, but I can't use it while Adsense ads are used. I cannot have them on my site unless they are my own. I'm curious how you got permission to have your ads placed on third-party sites. :erm: IMHO, the usage of ads has officially made this mod "adware", and it should be made obvious in the description before unsuspecting admins install this.

I'd love to buy a copy when usergroup permissions are implemented. It looks great, but I'm not going to risk my Adsense account to test it. Without usergroup permissions for things like viewing public rooms, creating rooms/private rooms, joining specific rooms, etc, I can't justify paying for it right now. I can't wait to see what you do with it.

For the fifteen minutes I had it installed, it ran very smooth, and I'm sure it'll become a great paid mod in the future once more advanced options are implemented. :up:

I'll make a suggestion: make a free version (like this version), and make a paid Pro version with private rooms, advanced usergroup permissions, etc. Use the free version to advertise the Pro version, and I think you'll do quite well. I'd pay for the Pro version in a heartbeat. Just a suggestion, mind you.

Keep up the great work.

[eXtremeTim]

Originally Posted by lsmba

I was under the impression the purpose of vbulletin.org was to "share" creativity not
"scheme" for solicitations. Yes, of course we all have the right to be "justly compensated", when properly justified and within the proper context.

However, when you invoke money into the equation...that's a whole new ball game...i.e., accountability, warrants as to merchantability...on and on. Let's all be cautious about putting our hand out for money, because there are dire ramifications on many legal fronts.

If you want to sell your wares...go ahead...but do it on your own site and let the rest of us interact with this site as it was intended.

Also, to the creator (extremetim) of this hack, you might want to take the google ads off...as that could be a problem for you if and when google finds out.

Also, you might want to let everyone know that if they uninstall the hack, they will have to manually delete "2" tables from the database.

Nice hack though...

You know what I dont think a $15 donation is to much to ask for this script compared ive been busting my ass on it. Without the ad nobody donates on this site besides maybe one or 2 people. So the ads were only put in to entice people to donate. If you have a problem with that dont use the hack I dont care. Im the one spending hours on end working on this hack and sharing it for free to the community. Be glad and enjoy it or there wont be a free version in the end.

[Turbosport]

The AdSense in in clear violation of Googles policy !

[dbirosel]

Aren't you bustin your ass off for the community because you enjoy what your doing for the community? Honestly, it shouldn't be all about the money, but actually caring for the community and feeling good about the great contribution you made.

[3dsoft]

How about an option to turn this phrase "user enters the room" or "user leaves the room" off. The users don't like it to be announced when entering the room.

[vip-q.com]

Hi

I Realy like the AJAX VBCHAT 2.9

but there are some error like ( \exit )

and I can't use it with Arabic & if I use it with RTD the user name be in the middle

see the Attach file

[adrianus]

I have flashchat installed but considering to change. How is this hack compared to flashchat? What is the advantages and disadvantages?