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).

[MPDev]

In your portal header, under:

spymax = 15;

add:

highestid = 0;

Otherwise everything else looks fine.

[MPDev]

Originally Posted by maroceve

same problem as Gman

Still points to forum/...instead of forums/...

Not sure what you mean 'still points for forum/'?

[G_Man]

Still confused... not working and I LOVE THIS, but its broke...

*waits for MPDev to work some more magic*

[MPDev]

I'll check first thing in the morning.

[arrow21987]

for some reason the module is active, but it doesnt display threads or posts.

check it out here:
http://www.halo-havoc.com

ive made sure i added all the html properly, the vaispy.php works

http://www.halo-havoc.com/vb/vaispy.php

Im lost, i went over everything i would have thought it would be... any ideas?

[MPDev]

G_Man, change your spymax variable to 10.

Arrow, you need to change your template as instructed in this post and change your spymax variable to 10.

I should be able to change the upload to new code today.

[MPDev]

Okay, I've updated the module. Basically, if you already have it installed; you need to modify your adv_portal_vbispy templates according this this thread.

Then you need to edit your adv_portal template and change this:

spymax = 15;

to this:

spymax = 10;
highestid = 0;

[G_Man]

Originally Posted by MPDev

Okay, I've updated the module. Basically, if you already have it installed; you need to modify your adv_portal_vbispy templates according this this thread.

Then you need to edit your adv_portal template and change this:

spymax = 15;

to this:

spymax = 10;
highestid = 0;

Score. that did it. Cheers.

[MPDev]

G_Man, if you don't like that statusicon in either of your spy apps, you can remove this from the clip line:

<img src="' + statusicon + '" alt="" />

from your va_spy.js file - it will remove it from both vaispy.php and the module; but you have larger post icons and may or may not want them displayed.

[G_Man]

Originally Posted by MPDev

G_Man, if you don't like that statusicon in either of your spy apps, you can remove this from the clip line:

<img src="' + statusicon + '" alt="" />

from your va_spy.js file - it will remove it from both vaispy.php and the module; but you have larger post icons and may or may not want them displayed.

I think I'll do that. I can see how it would look good on some, but you are right. Mine are pretty obnoxiously huge! LOL I think they look good on the actual forum, though.

Thanks again for all the work on this Mod. One of those Mods that really shine.