Add-On Releases - MGC Chatbox Evo for vBadvanced CMPS

This module shows MGC Chatbox Evo on vBadvanced CMPS v3.0.1
MGC Chatbox Evo found here ..

This module will work with your cmp_index inside or outside the forum root folder..

(New)version 1.7:
Updated to be compatible with:
MGC Chatbox Evo Version: 1.0.0 and MGC Chatbox Evo Version: 1.1.0

New how to install:
1:
Admincp >> MGC Chatbox Evo>> Display and position >>
Display on defined pages in a variable set to Yes..
and in the Other pages list,, put adv_index in that box...

2:
Admincp >> vBa CMPS >> Download / Upload Module,,
Select mgcchatboxevo17.xml file from your computer.
Active set to YES..
Select Style to install templates to..
Set Usergroups permissions..
Click (Submit)..

After Rebuild Style Information ,,click "Continue" to activate this module on your CMPS pages.
Move to: center Column,,then set the Order:

If you have any problems with it just saying Loading,,do step three..
3:
Adminc >> Plugins & Products >> Plugin Manager >> Global variables of the chatbox

Put this:

$forumpath = $vbulletin->options[bburl];

before:

if (THIS_SCRIPT == 'adv_index' && !empty($forumpath))
{
	$mgc_cb_evo_floc = $forumpath . '/';
}
else
{
	$mgc_cb_evo_floc = '';
}

Enjoy !!

[Falon]

So, is not working with MGC Chatbox evo v2.2.1.?
I have installed v2.2.1. because i though i will can to integrate with my vbadvanced cmps.

[Ranger187]

Stangger5, I can confirm this works on 2.2.1.

And to Digitnumbnuts, take a midol. If you think thinks just magically work, you should try runnning a FFMPEG server with IIS on 2008. Possible, but a huge pita. And don't give me a linux reply.

[DigitALL]

Originally Posted by stangger5

Please read what this add-on is compatible with before wasting your time:
MGC Chatbox Evo Version: 1.0.0 and MGC Chatbox Evo Version: 1.1.0

Than this thread should be closed. There is no point to be offered to a defunct software.

[Ranger187]

It works with 2.x

[DigitALL]

Is this module be updated to work with the latest ChatBox? It is true, it is listed as to work with version 1 and not further, but I was just wondering, what is the point to still be listed/active in the forum instead to be closed with an announcement that no further updates?

[DigitALL]

Originally Posted by Ranger187

It works with 2.x

How so? Is there an update or better info on what to do to to make it properly work with the latest version?

[Ranger187]

3.8 with chat 2.x with cpms 3.x works with this module.

There are 22 pages for a reason. People found the way. Do you expect every developer to update stuff instantly? Be realistic. We all have lives. Either go through the past few recent pages and find the answer, or don't. If your chat works outside of this module you didn't follow instructions. If your chat doesn't work without this and vBadvanced installed, it has nothing to do with this. It's the chat. Which means you probably installed that wrong.

Your lack of details are why you probably get crap support.

[DigitALL]

Originally Posted by Ranger187

3.8 with chat 2.x with cpms 3.x works with this module.

There are 22 pages for a reason. People found the way. Do you expect every developer to update stuff instantly? Be realistic. We all have lives. Either go through the past few recent pages and find the answer, or don't. If your chat works outside of this module you didn't follow instructions. If your chat doesn't work without this and vBadvanced installed, it has nothing to do with this. It's the chat. Which means you probably installed that wrong.

Your lack of details are why you probably get crap support.

Hold your horses bro, don't kill me! Try to be more flexible, not everyone is talented as yourself.
Version 2 of the ChatBox is out from quite some time, so nobody expect an instant update, but after a month or so you would expect to see some update or notes, or is it unrealistic especially when that pice of s/w is posted as "supported"?

"3.8 with chat 2.x with cpms 3.x works with this module." If you look above, the developer replied that the hack it was made for version 1 and not 2. I have read all posts and there is contradictory information and that is the problem! I did followed the mods to the letter and did not worked for me. Moreover, I had to fix my db because it did screw up something. Most likely that there are some details that are missing and people with less familiarity, don't know all the tricks.
So bottom line in this case: it is NOT the lack of info provided by the poster but it is the lack of info provided by the developer. And most likely, that it is not to be condemned too because when many hacks are released, somehow the developer expect the same type of knowledge from all users, which is not the case.

So Ranger187, I would kindly suggest this: why not write a guide on how to make it work with version 2.x under vb3.8.x and perhaps the developer will include it in the first post/release?

[Ranger187]

Keep in mind, this is an add-on. He's not the developer to the chat itself. So unless he subscribes to VBDev's MGC thread, he won't know. Also during the 1.x to 2.x transition, VB 3.7 to 3.8 and 4.0alpha are around. Takes time to update. And sometimes DEV's hold off cuz a new release is just about out which could make the change fail..

If you had to fix DB issues, it wasn't from the chat or this. They generally never are, unless you start running queries, OR you don't uninstall stuff like the readme says. Which is HIGHLY the case with the chat.

If you think this thread is contradictory, goto the chat thread. 250+ pages. Hehe.
And honestly, I would, but I get nothing outta it. I know how to install/troubleshoot it. I do all the support for the actual chat. I've installed it on about 200 forums. I got nothing. No donations. And it's not my product.

There's going to be another chat version out 2.2.1 just came out. There are too many variables. And I hade coding to begin with.

Not to mention, I work about 15+ hours a day on servers. So when I get free time....LOL...

My advice though....


Bottom line:
1. It's your fault for not doing a database backup prior to doing any changes. If it's not common practice for you, make it so. If you didn't know to do that.. Now ya do. Takes a few seconds to do a full db backup. Lose 30 days of posts due to a bad plugin or template edit or whatever, and you won't argue #1 ever. I wrote a script that does this automatically every 3 days.

2. If you have errors, give as much detail as you can. Sometimes if you are using FireFox, open up error console. That might show.

If you want, hit me up on AIM/Yahoo or PM me a s/n and I'll try to help you. What would take you a long time, takes me minutes to do.

[TFGoRP]

I am using the 2.2.1 and my vba is 3.1.0 and my forum software is 3.8.1 When i put this on vba i get Loading nonestop and i couldnt find the answer to this in any of the pages. Can some one help?