[Project] Staff's Chatbox

First topic message reminder :

Hello folks!

Introduction:

I realized that many users would like to have a "chatbox for exclusive staff" and I also wanted!
It was then that so I had the idea of making one, I did inside a widget but I found it strange because it was very small, boring to implement, required many steps to create and parameter settings in the ACP ...

But now, based on another project I'm developing, this code has the ability of a true "installer", also having an uninstaller in which all the code and the pseudo database are removed completely !!!

Only by creating a new JavaScript so that we can have the installer code is required.

But how does it work?
It's simple:
The installer first create a category and within a forum with permissions only to administrators and moderators, but this can be changed later in the ACP.
Then it creates a topic within this forum that will serve as a pseudo database to our chat!

Features:
1- Each member will be able delete or edit your own message;
2- Messages are written in JSON format, thus we gain storage space and ease of maintenance in code;
3- The message storage capacity is the same as a topic.

How about we make tests?

First access the ACP and check "Unauthorize unoficial forms .." to "no", see example below:


In the ACP, create a new JavaScript as follows:
Title * : @install_chat_staff
Placement : In the home page
Javascript Code * : - Copy and paste the code below in this field:

Download link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/yeu4mif5bk62acg/Staff%27s_Chat_div.js?dl=1

Note: The title field should have exactly this name: @install_chat_staff
For uninstalling the code and structure of pseudo database depends exclusively on him!

When you finish this step, go to your forum, reload the page and wait for the following window:

Follow the steps waiting for the end of each.

After the installer finishes, the page will reload, then you can use the chatbox staff that will have the following appearance (varying according to the version of your forum):


Example: Editing a message!


To uninstall is easy, as well as install, only the founder can do this! Simply by typing in the chat: /uninstall
You will see the following window:

Just follow the steps and the chat will be uninstalled completely!

Some chat commands:

/cls - Clear all messages, resetting the list.
/stop - Pause the reception of messages, useful when you do not want to be disturbed.
/start - Restarts the reception of messages.

See an example of how messages are stored in the pseudo database:


JSON format:

Code:

{
    "user": [{
        "id": 1,
        "name": "JScript",
        "pname": "%3Cspan%20style%3D%22color%3A%23000099%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EJScript%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fspan%3E",
        "avatar": "http://autoitbrasil.com/forum/uploads/av-89.png"
    }, {
        "id": 2,
        "name": "Member Test",
        "pname": "%3Cspan%20style%3D%22color%3A%20rgb(0%2C%200%2C%20153)%3B%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EMember%20Test%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fspan%3E",
        "avatar": "http://2img.net/i/fa/invision/pp-blank-thumb.png"
    }],
    "msgs": [{
        "id": 1,
        "msg": "Messages%20cleared!",
        "date": "18:56 - 19/12/2014"
    }, {
        "id": 1,
        "msg": "Test%2001%20-%20FF",
        "date": "18:56 - 19/12/2014"
    }, {
        "id": 2,
        "msg": "Test%2002%20-%20IE",
        "date": "18:57 - 19/12/2014"
    }, {
        "id": 2,
        "msg": "Test%2003%20-%20CR",
        "date": "18:57 - 19/12/2014"
    }]
}


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Who can contribute to the project, either with more ideas, codes and even translations into other languages, I thank you!

JS

true but you can remove that group from mod of that forum .. turn on auto subscribe for 0 post on that group... turn it back off then turn mod back on ..on that forum... bit annoying but it will do the trick

This is realy nice!

for this JScript. Great job!

But I have a little problem... When I click on smiles... box is empty (See image)



And...
1. Is it possible to put sound when new message will come?
2. Is it a chanse to see this chatbox from subforums, profile... etc... not just homepage?
3. Is it a chanse to change FM chat with this chat... 'cause this chat is more better from this one chat.. it's not good for me.

Thanks in advance!

Regards & Respect!

this chatbox has lots of errors, effects to many codes and somewhat difficult to use...

@smejker
Hello, I am very glad you enjoyed the code!

Let me know the version of your forum so I can check the problem with smiles ok?
I made a last update in this current version, check if that solves this problem.
Example: https://i.imgur.com/7mqzK3j.png

All items below are already part of a new version in which is being tested:

1. Is it possible to put sound when new message will come?
2. Is it a chanse to see this chatbox from subforums, profile... etc... not just homepage?
3. Is it a chanse to change FM chat with this chat...

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@conan@10
1- this chatbox has lots of errors,
-> And unfortunately you did not specify what the errors, in this case is extremely difficult to solve them!

2- effects to many codes
-> ???

3- and somewhat difficult to use...
-> So you find difficult to use this chat ?! Or is it to install?
Again you did not specify the details ...

But you are free to not use it!

JS

JScript wrote:@smejker
Hello, I am very glad you enjoyed the code!

Let me know the version of your forum so I can check the problem with smiles ok?
I made a last update in this current version, check if that solves this problem.
Example: https://i.imgur.com/7mqzK3j.png

All items below are already part of a new version in which is being tested:

1. Is it possible to put sound when new message will come?
2. Is it a chanse to see this chatbox from subforums, profile... etc... not just homepage?
3. Is it a chanse to change FM chat with this chat...

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Thanks for quick answer JScript

I have phpBB3 (prosilver) version, and anothertime thanks for sharing of everything what you made

but someone can speak what they want...

Regards & Respect!

The possibilities of being able to manipulate data in a pseudo database from a HTML page on the forum would be quite..staggering.. kudos

@Kuriboo
Absolutely yes!

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@smejker
I tested in phpBB3 (prosilver) version and it worked normally!

I await your response,

JS

JScript wrote:
@smejker
I tested in phpBB3 (prosilver) version and it worked normally!

I await your response,

JS

Nothing... The box of smilies is still empty!

Have you modified any templates?

SLGray wrote:Have you modified any templates?

Yes SLGray

index_body, index_box, overall_header, topics_list_box and viewtopic_body

Regards & Respect!

@smejker

Could you post the address of your forum?

JS

super chat

if only add sound

@palokm
Hello!

Thank you, the sound will be part of the next version ok?

So long,

JS

Hello dear all,
Perfect the sound for chatboxes is a very beautiful function.

Hello everybody, I modified the code to make life easier for developers, although still does not contain the significant changes of the next version!

Download link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/yeu4mif5bk62acg/Staff%27s_Chat_div.js?dl=1
(Also present in the first post!)

JS

@JScript Thank you for the update on the staff chatbox working great!!

@FrOsTyXi
Thank you my friend...

In next version will have the Forumotion's chatbox fully integrated in this chat!!!

JS

@JScript I await that version and the normal chatbox, thank you for your continued work and effort!!

Best Regards
FrOsTyXi

@JScript Has there been an update to this awesome code as of yet?

Regards
FrOsTyXi

I can't see the other forums when I install this,

It looks like this in my Admin account:



In guest mode:


I'll let you my link forum into the hide thing so It won't be spam. I can send you the link for PM anyways.



The forum is in Spanish cuz I'm Spanish. I can change the language if you feel conforted.

And sorry for the confusion

Thanks.

@mpelmmc

Okay, so since the forum in question is only for testing purposes, you could create an account in moderation rights so I can better assess what is happening?

If so, you can post username and password here or send me PM.

JS

I have just sent you a PM.

@mpelmmc
In your ACP, follow the steps below image, choose one of three models of "Split categories on index":


And thank you for this information, it will make me adapt the code to another format available for the categories!

JS

Oh, so it was that. Thank you and best wishes on your adaptation .

After toogling the chatbox and reloading the page, the chatbox disappears and the created forum appears instead.

The toolbar disappears after toggling and reloading.

The "refresh" and "clear" button don't work (nothing happens by clicking on it).

Don't know whether the problems are only in my forum. I'm using phpbb3.

darki wrote:After toogling the chatbox and reloading the page, the chatbox disappears and the created forum appears instead.

So I can check this probable error, you need to create a temporary account with moderator privileges because this chat is for staff, and send me username and password via PM ok?

darki wrote:The toolbar disappears after toggling and reloading.

Which toolbar do you mean?

darki wrote:The "refresh" and "clear" button don't work (nothing happens by clicking on it)

1- The refresh button only works if there are new messages and for some reason they were not shown on the screen!
2- The clear button is designed to clean only the input field!

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Edit:

See:


JS

Hi, I would love to have this chat! Are you @JScript still updating this? Also I have a little problem: I can't install the chat. I have done everything step by step but installation doesn't start.

If you look at JScript's profile, you will see that he has not been on since October 15, 2015.

This will no longer be supported by JScript: https://help.forumotion.com/t151137-in-memory-of-jscript-joao-carlos.

For people who do not like to add coding, you might want to checkout a recent update:  https://help.forumotion.com/t159691-new-chatbox-channels-arrive-on-forumotion#1113343