Feedback And Suggestions

The program wouldn't go anywhere if i didn't have fresh ideas pointed out to me every so often, so feel free to drop a suggestion or 2 in this thread, or comments if you desire

Notice: This is not a support thread

Thanks,

- Zero Tolerance

[LeeWicKeD]

is it possible to open the chat beneath the forum-navigation like in the older vbchat versions? or is this not possible because the chat uses jave/i-frames ?

[sv1cec]

Folks, the navbar can be added, but why do you want it there? The whole idea behind opening vBChat inside a separate window, is because it is a different program than vB, in the sense that you can't use it to browse the forums. Why would you want someone to jump from the chat, to the UserCP, or the Calendar? It doesn't make sense. That window is dedicated to chatting, if the user wants to browse the forums, or to go to any other area, all he has to do, is minimize or close the chat window. The window from where he entered the chat, is still open behind the chat window.

Or you can have vBChat open inside the same window the user was before. Why open a new window, if not for a specific task?

Of course, this is my idea, not all of you have to agree with me.

[LeeWicKeD]

@sv1cec: i know what you mean, but my users asked me to add the navbar. in older versions the chat was opened in a new window, with the navbar...can you tell me how i can do this again, because nearly all of my users want it

[zachlee]

Originally Posted by sv1cec

Folks, the navbar can be added,

Great! How?

[sv1cec]

Edit your CHAT template and find

$header

add below that:

$navbar

If that doesn't do the trick alone, then in vBChat.php find:

PHP Code:

$navbits     = array("vBChat.php?$session[sessionurl]&do=main" => "vBChat");
$navbits[""] = "vBChat"; 


Right below that, add:

PHP Code:

eval('$navbar = "' . fetch_template('navbar') . '";'); 


That should do it.

Rgds

[mykes]

I posted this in a separate thread. Belongs here.

Terrific mod/hack!

I modified the openwindow() to do screenwidth/2 and screenheight/2 and turned on menu and resize/status bar. MUCH BETTER.

The usernames should use the color scheme like elsewhere on the boards. That is, moderators in red, CMs in green, admins in blue, and so on. (These are the colors I've assigned on my boards to usergroups).

Text box should let you enter more than one line if you copy/paste from some other source.

Should be allowed to be in 2 rooms at once

Users in vbchat on right should be more condensed. Just username would be nice, but with dropdown menus to do things like send private message, ban, etc.

Ban isn't noticable. When my mods/cms try it, they can't tell someone is banned. Users banned still show up as if in channel.

Invisible users show up visible on the index.php page if in vbchat.

More...

Would be nice if it checked PMs. If a new one comes in, it'd be nice to know it. Since this mod is updating things all the time, it would work terrifically.

I'd do this as a text link at the top: "You have x PMs, 1 new" with maybe some highlight if a new one comes in.

[sv1cec]

Originally Posted by mykes

I posted this in a separate thread. Belongs here.


Terrific mod/hack!

I modified the openwindow() to do screenwidth/2 and screenheight/2 and turned on menu and resize/status bar. MUCH BETTER.

The usernames should use the color scheme like elsewhere on the boards. That is, moderators in red, CMs in green, admins in blue, and so on. (These are the colors I've assigned on my boards to usergroups).

Text box should let you enter more than one line if you copy/paste from some other source.

Should be allowed to be in 2 rooms at once

Users in vbchat on right should be more condensed. Just username would be nice, but with dropdown menus to do things like send private message, ban, etc.

Ban isn't noticable. When my mods/cms try it, they can't tell someone is banned. Users banned still show up as if in channel.

Invisible users show up visible on the index.php page if in vbchat.

More...

Would be nice if it checked PMs. If a new one comes in, it'd be nice to know it. Since this mod is updating things all the time, it would work terrifically.

I'd do this as a text link at the top: "You have x PMs, 1 new" with maybe some highlight if a new one comes in.

Invisible users? When was that feature implemented? Did I miss something?

I second your suggestions, have implemented some of them in my site, but I think the PM thing will be kind of difficult, to implement. To do it, another iframe will have to be created, and reloaded every now and then, maybe not as often as the other frame but at least once every three minutes. That will make the system slower.

[G3MM4]

Would be great if you added an uninstall script.

[LeeWicKeD]

Originally Posted by sv1cec

Edit your CHAT template and find

$header

add below that:

$navbar

thank you very much sv1cec! this helped me a lot! *thumbsup*

lee

[Diana Notacat]

Alot of these missing features are why I'm stilling using my own script instead of vBchat... but I really want some of the features vBchat has that my chat doesn't... Darnit! So here's what I'd love!

The ability to add chat moderators that are solely moderators inside the chat, and can kick/silence people.

I'd also love to have this! Prefferably to set exactly who has chat admin controls instead of all admins/staff having them... because some of my admins I wouldn't trust with controls in chat but they are excellent on the forums. o_o;;

Should be allowed to be in 2 rooms at once

Also something I would like, since I'll be in the main room and then want to roleplay or have a private conversation in a protected room. This is why I have multiple chats afterall. If worried about being grr to the database, you could have userperms set on who is allowed to be in more than one room.

Users in vbchat on right should be more condensed. Just username would be nice, but with dropdown menus to do things like send private message, ban, etc.

You could put the usernames in a dropdown next to the post textfield... Automatically the menu would be set to "Post in Room" and then you can scroll it to "Send Pm to : username"

Ban isn't noticable. When my mods/cms try it, they can't tell someone is banned. Users banned still show up as if in channel.

Indeed. At the very list a "User has been booted!" message would be handy when someone gets kicked.

I second your suggestions, have implemented some of them in my site, but I think the PM thing will be kind of difficult, to implement. To do it, another iframe will have to be created, and reloaded every now and then, maybe not as often as the other frame but at least once every three minutes. That will make the system slower.

In my chat system I added a PM chat to the text bar frame, so only when they update/send a new message it'll show if they have a new PM from the boards. Something like that would be pretty handy. Or what about putting a check in the actual message frame where messages apear? Just a note [you have a new pm!] if you have one, and nothing if you don't!

And now my own wants!

CHAT LOGS!
Even if it's just for admins, viewable chat logs... Either they aren't there for me to easy view or I'm blind as a bat! Including logs for protected rooms and display of private messages for uberadmin access only. (if they want a REAL private conversation they can use PMs or aim! sometimes people abuse these and you need logged proof...)

ADMINCP RIGHT IN CHAT
I'm lazy and I hate having to go all the way to my admincp to do the chatty things. Would be nice to have a little link with all the in chat related admin stuff. (ban/unban, chat logs, clear, chat, ect)

CLEAR SCREEN
Would be so lovely to clear the chat screen of old messages, or simply when a admin wants/needs to. This has been handy in my own chats.

CHAT BOOT
A simple boot out of chat instead of a full ban...

"ANONYMOUS" CHAT COMMENTS
For admin or chat mod use only, they can post a message without showing who the actual admin was! Which admin did the action should be shown in logs only. The chat messages in my rooms have been great for telling people to behave officially, and for a little narration action during games/events.

OPTION TO SET "CHAT NAME"
Since I use my chats for roleplay, it'd be super to be able to set the viewed name! Even more awesome if users can be in more than one room. Happy yay roleplay fun for Diana. Users love this, and of course, their name in the online list will link/show their real profile so no one tries to "trick" anyone.

If I could combine the two chats... ultimate power! Muahahaa!