SMF - Shout Box Mod Installation - Help Requested

thx now i want to be able to allow using BBcode, emoticons etc...do u know if i can modify it to obatin a shout box similar to the one it's in this forum?

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BBCode in the Shoutbox?

We all want bbcode in the shoutbox. The shoutbox will parse bbcode correctly but the user has to insert the bbcode by hand.

I posted a request for help on the SMF - Shoutbox forum, but only got one responce. An email from some guy that needed help with something kind of simple.

The bbcode helper uses JavaScript to insert bbcode correctly in the text box.
I haven't had a chance to get far enough into the code to figure out how to create a bbcode helper for the Shoutbox. The regular bbcode helper on the forum won't work well because it is too big and contains a lot of codes not suitable for the shoutbox.

So, a new bbcode helper will need to be written based on the original.

I'll keep you in mind and let you know if I find a solution or create a BBC helper.

good luck,
vujsa

 

 

 

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thanks man! i hope u find a solution 'cause i'm very bad programmer so if u'll find a solution i'll be there for listen how i can use bbcode

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Hey man, I'm trying to install shoutbox into my theme for smf.

the link to my site is http://wasteofspace.astahost.com/motu/

I dunno the link to the theme on simplemachines....

But any help would be appreciated...Thnx.

I wanna try to put the shoutbox right over enws if possible

Thnx.

-SpaceWaste

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Hey SpaceWaste,

I'll install the template on my test site so I can figure out exactly where to insert what code.

I guess you meant that you wanted the Shoutbox box just above the News box. I also assume that you want the Shoutbox to look like the News Box?

If you'll check My Test Forum you will see my progress. (Page Down Currently)

It may take a day or two. But I'll get you a working code.

Helios is the theme you are using, correct? Well, I'll get to work on it tomarrow. Got to go to bed soon.

vujsa

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I just downloaded SMF and installed it on my new Oboe website. It is really really classy isn't it! The package instalation feature is absolutely ingenius, and I am in the process of installing my shoutbox. I will follow your guide.

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Just to warn you, SMF frequently updates the code for the forum. As a result, the guild I posted above for chaosx2x may need to be tweaked for a more up-to-date release. As far as I can tell, most people have a hard time with the final steps in adding this mod. I mean, you install it and nothing happens. The reason the commands are not automatically inserted into the template is because there are too many templates to consider and each template has many places where the Shoutbox can be inserted.

Additional modifications to the actual shout.template.php, will produce output like Astahost's shoutbox or not.

Just drop a post here if you run into any problems.

vujsa

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Hey, the code looks good for archive mod or w.e...But for the main screen I cannot see any of the words. Also is there anyway you could make the shoutbox a little smaller?

Thnx for the help though man...Do it whenever you have time.

-SpaceWaste

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Okay, there is a permission problem with the shoutbox. It only show for admin. I'll fix that. The size of the box is directly related to the number of posts displayed in the box. (10 by default). I'll move the input box and submit button to the right side of the shoutbox similar to Astahost..

Additionally, the shoutbox isn't appearing on any page other than HOME.

I'll figure it out.

vujsa

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Take your time man. Sorry I couldn't be of any help in the matter...I'm not the greatest at coding and smf is all new to me.

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