dcForum Script (for SDCH)

[Tang]

[BOT]dcForum is a VBScript specifically designed for the Shadows Direct Connect Hub software that creates a MySQL database connection with the potential of linking your hub with most any web based MySQL Bulletin Board System. It watches for new threads or posts and will announce them on the hub as soon as they're posted. This script also allows users on the hub to list the top 3 latest threads from the board, as well as giving the Admin total control over which user classes have access to view which forums.

Can be found at:
http://euphio.no-ip.com/?sec=projects&prj=1

I had this script that I wrote for NMDC, but I'm going to be switching to SDCH shortly (http://shadowdc.sourceforge.net/). Along with that I figured I'd convert some of my scripts over and make them ready for proper release. This is one of the results of me doing that. If you would rather have it for NMDC let me know and I'll put both versions in there (the nmdc version lacks certain things like user classes).

If you want this for other hub software it's pretty easy to convert -- so if you do it yourself give me proper credits in the script, or if you need it done let me know and I'll try to get around to it.

Currently it only supports Invision Power Board v1.1.2, but I'm sure with a little tweaking (ie. changing the sql strings -- located at the bottom of the script), it would work with just about anything.

NOTES:
1. I've provided decent documentation with the script, but it's not really for the faint of heart as it requires a few extra steps for installation (ie. installing a mysql connector and granting user rights in the database).

2. This is it's first release (no beta testing), so if you come accross anything wrong in the docs/script let me know and I'll fix it.

3. Do not host this script anywhere. When it reaches v2.0 then anyone can feel free to post it wherever, but do not do that until v2.0. If you must post it, you can link to the page near the top of this post. This is because I want to give proper support until I think it's ready.

Enjoy.

[InnerCity]

may i'll need it for opendchub, but must be written in perl
and of course, a lot of people will need it for nmdc, sure
seems to be a god job, well done

[Tang]

I'll fix up my NMDC version and release that as well then.

[Tang]

The package as well as the documentation have been updated. There is now a NMDC version in there as well. While I was converting it back I noticed a few minor issues, and fixed them.. So now it's been upped to v1.1.

[Todi]

Sounds great, if it was actually possible to access the download site. A mod for phpBB Forum would be great, as it's pretty widespread. If i can get to the code, i can see about trying to mod it =)

[Tang]

Sorry about that. The site's all there now. I was having a bit of trouble with php on that machine, I didn't double check everything when changing some stuff around in php.ini

Anyway, it's fixed.. If you mod if for phBB, don't release it -- pass the code on to me and I'll add it in for proper release-- with proper credit to you.