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Hi Mike,
I can assure you that for any given task you want to perform, there's some method that can do it. Posting topics and replies can most certainly be done via the XMLRPC API. At this time, support tickets can't be via the existing XMLRPC interface, but IP.Board and its applications all expose an easy to use object-oriented structure that you could use to create your own interface to achieve this (you could also very easily extend the XMLRPC interface with new functions to achieve this - I've done this myself before and it is very simple to do, I have an ASP.NET C# application performing co-registration and authentication using a slightly modified XMLRPC interface).
I'm curious what you mean by the 6 month pricing structure. The payment every 6 months is only for support and upgrades and is quite common - you're free to continue using IP.Board after the 6 months without support and upgrades without any additional charge. Security updates where possible are made available even to those without active support.
#2045563 Desktop integration
Posted
on 20 November 2010 - 06:36 PM
#2025951 Like Button similar to XenForo
Posted
on 04 October 2010 - 08:51 PM
Not for blogs, that I know of.
#1937932 IP.Board 3.1 Pre-Release Promotion
Posted
on 06 April 2010 - 12:21 PM
With the upcoming release of IP.Board 3.1 we are happy to announce a pre-release promotion so everyone can have the chance to become familiar with IP.Board on your community now and be ready for IP.Board 3.1 as soon as it's available.
Purchase an IP.Board license and any two applications or services and receive a $50 account credit!
Simply purchase your IP.Board license before May 1, 2010 along with at least two qualifying applications or services and receive a credit on your account of $50 good toward any future purchase. You can use this $50 to buy an additional application at a later date or simply save it and it will automatically be applied to future renewal fees.
To qualify be sure to enter coupon code: PRE31CREDIT
Qualifying Applications and Services
Recently Purchased?
If you recently purchased IP.Board along with at least two of those items in the list above between the date of this announcement and March 15, 2010: simply submit a ticket to account services to request an account credit.
Credit Applications
Anyone who makes a qualifying purchases after the date of this announcement and uses the special coupon code does not need to do anything to get the credit. Please note that credits will not be applied until after May 15, 2010.
Existing Customers
Existing customers can take part in this promotion. It's a great time to buy an additional license to convert that other community you have running or start that new community you always thought about giving a try. Volume discount licenses also qualify. If you have issues ordering or are not prompted for discount code please just submit a ticket to account assistance.
Purchase an IP.Board license and any two applications or services and receive a $50 account credit!
Simply purchase your IP.Board license before May 1, 2010 along with at least two qualifying applications or services and receive a credit on your account of $50 good toward any future purchase. You can use this $50 to buy an additional application at a later date or simply save it and it will automatically be applied to future renewal fees.
To qualify be sure to enter coupon code: PRE31CREDIT
Qualifying Applications and Services
- IP.Blog
- IP.Gallery
- IP.Content
- IP.Downloads
- MS-SQL Database Driver
- Conversion Service
Recently Purchased?
If you recently purchased IP.Board along with at least two of those items in the list above between the date of this announcement and March 15, 2010: simply submit a ticket to account services to request an account credit.
Credit Applications
Anyone who makes a qualifying purchases after the date of this announcement and uses the special coupon code does not need to do anything to get the credit. Please note that credits will not be applied until after May 15, 2010.
Existing Customers
Existing customers can take part in this promotion. It's a great time to buy an additional license to convert that other community you have running or start that new community you always thought about giving a try. Volume discount licenses also qualify. If you have issues ordering or are not prompted for discount code please just submit a ticket to account assistance.
#1935749 IPS Community Hosting Enhancements
Posted
on 01 April 2010 - 03:45 PM
IPS Community Hosting is one of the most popular services we offer. Community Hosting allows people - from novices to experts alike - the ability to quickly deploy a community without having to worry about servers or software. By hosting your community with IPS you can take advantage of a single place for your entire online community presence.
Today we are happy to announce enhancements to all of our community hosting packages!
Online User Limits
Our community hosting packages primary limit are based on the number of concurrent online users on your community at any given moment. We have always felt this is the most fair way to handle the primary limit as it stands to reason: more people online the more resources your community uses.
One of the main concerns both prospective and existing customers have expressed to us is the occasional short-lived increase in traffic. The concern is that, as an example, a community is on the 25 online user package and gets a short-lived spike in traffic to 100 people online. Would their community be shut down? Would they be charged more? Not at all. We understand this happens and would not do that to you. Even so, many were concerned that this could happen to them. We have heard you loud and clear.
Starting today, the online user limits are no longer a maximum limit but instead are an average limit. This means that instead of, in our example, a maximum of 25 online we only look at your 7-day average to be sure it doesn't exceed 25 online. This means no more need to worry about those occasional bursts of traffic. One word can make a huge difference!
Post Storage Limits
We have also taken this opportunity to increase the post storage limits on all packages. As always you have unlimited bandwidth to serve your community and you can always prune old posts if you wish.
Blog, Gallery, and Download Applications
You have always been able to purchase IP.Blog, IP.Gallery, and IP.Downloads on community hosting packages. Some packages these extras were included and on others there was an extra fee. As of today all packages include these applications for free!
We will be providing account credits to any clients who paid for the add-on service within the last 15 days.
IP.Content and Incoming Email
We are now officially supporting IP.Content on all community hosting packages. There will be an extra fee of $5 per month for those that want IP.Content on their account (fee waived for Advanced packages). Included in this fee is free incoming email and a future as yet unannounced product we are developing will also be included. (The new product will be announced in the coming weeks)
Note that previously some accounts did have IP.Content installed and, as always, we will continue to honor those previously having IP.Content.
IP.Chat
All IP.Board license holders and IPS Community Hosting customers have always enjoyed the free 5 online user package of IP.Chat. Now, all Community Hosting packages will include a free 20 online user IP.Chat package! Those on Advanced community packages will get the 250 online user IP.Chat package at no cost.
Advanced Integration
Those of you enjoying an Advanced package at the 450 or 750 level will have the added benefit of custom single sign on integration services for your community at no cost. This service includes IPS Staff working with your technical team to develop a single sign on authentication bridge between our community platform for your existing user login system so your users need only login one time to enjoy your entire site.
We hope you enjoy these enhancements to IPS Community Hosting!
Please contact sales@invisionpower.com or post in the pre-sales forum if you have any questions before purchasing.
Note: all enhancements only apply to those packages published on our web site. If you are on an older, legacy package your package offerings will not change. You can always switch to a new package type by contacting account services.
Today we are happy to announce enhancements to all of our community hosting packages!
Online User Limits
Our community hosting packages primary limit are based on the number of concurrent online users on your community at any given moment. We have always felt this is the most fair way to handle the primary limit as it stands to reason: more people online the more resources your community uses.
One of the main concerns both prospective and existing customers have expressed to us is the occasional short-lived increase in traffic. The concern is that, as an example, a community is on the 25 online user package and gets a short-lived spike in traffic to 100 people online. Would their community be shut down? Would they be charged more? Not at all. We understand this happens and would not do that to you. Even so, many were concerned that this could happen to them. We have heard you loud and clear.
Starting today, the online user limits are no longer a maximum limit but instead are an average limit. This means that instead of, in our example, a maximum of 25 online we only look at your 7-day average to be sure it doesn't exceed 25 online. This means no more need to worry about those occasional bursts of traffic. One word can make a huge difference!
Post Storage Limits
We have also taken this opportunity to increase the post storage limits on all packages. As always you have unlimited bandwidth to serve your community and you can always prune old posts if you wish.
Blog, Gallery, and Download Applications
You have always been able to purchase IP.Blog, IP.Gallery, and IP.Downloads on community hosting packages. Some packages these extras were included and on others there was an extra fee. As of today all packages include these applications for free!
We will be providing account credits to any clients who paid for the add-on service within the last 15 days.
IP.Content and Incoming Email
We are now officially supporting IP.Content on all community hosting packages. There will be an extra fee of $5 per month for those that want IP.Content on their account (fee waived for Advanced packages). Included in this fee is free incoming email and a future as yet unannounced product we are developing will also be included. (The new product will be announced in the coming weeks)
Note that previously some accounts did have IP.Content installed and, as always, we will continue to honor those previously having IP.Content.
IP.Chat
All IP.Board license holders and IPS Community Hosting customers have always enjoyed the free 5 online user package of IP.Chat. Now, all Community Hosting packages will include a free 20 online user IP.Chat package! Those on Advanced community packages will get the 250 online user IP.Chat package at no cost.
Advanced Integration
Those of you enjoying an Advanced package at the 450 or 750 level will have the added benefit of custom single sign on integration services for your community at no cost. This service includes IPS Staff working with your technical team to develop a single sign on authentication bridge between our community platform for your existing user login system so your users need only login one time to enjoy your entire site.
We hope you enjoy these enhancements to IPS Community Hosting!
Please contact sales@invisionpower.com or post in the pre-sales forum if you have any questions before purchasing.
Note: all enhancements only apply to those packages published on our web site. If you are on an older, legacy package your package offerings will not change. You can always switch to a new package type by contacting account services.
#1922743 IP.Board 2.3.6 and 3.0.5 Security Update
Posted
on 08 March 2010 - 09:34 AM
It has come to our attention that there is a possible XSS exploit present in both IP.Board 2.3.6 and 3.0.x. This vulnerability allows the attacker to insert CSS or Javascript into certain BBCodes that is executed when a user displays the page.
Resolution
Please download the relevant zip for your IP.Board. Expand the zip file and upload the file over the copy on your server. No other action is required.
IP.Board 3.0.5
305-march-10.zip 35.55K
1400 downloads
Please note this patch will only work with IP.Board 3.0.5. If you are using an earlier version of IP.Board 3.0 then you will need to upgrade to IP.Board 3.0.5. After you have upgraded, you will not need to add this patch.
IP.Board 2.3.6
236xss_march10.zip 15.61K
2034 downloads
The main download zips have been updated. If you have downloaded either 2.3.6 or 3.0.5 since the time of this announcement, then you do not need to patch your installation.
Resolution
Please download the relevant zip for your IP.Board. Expand the zip file and upload the file over the copy on your server. No other action is required.
IP.Board 3.0.5
305-march-10.zip 35.55K
1400 downloadsPlease note this patch will only work with IP.Board 3.0.5. If you are using an earlier version of IP.Board 3.0 then you will need to upgrade to IP.Board 3.0.5. After you have upgraded, you will not need to add this patch.
IP.Board 2.3.6
236xss_march10.zip 15.61K
2034 downloadsThe main download zips have been updated. If you have downloaded either 2.3.6 or 3.0.5 since the time of this announcement, then you do not need to patch your installation.
#1911868 Rich Text Editor and Firefox 3.6 Patch for IP.Board 2.3.6
Posted
on 10 February 2010 - 04:15 PM
Users of Firefox 3.6 have experienced problems using the rich text editor in Invision Power Board 2.3.6. This is not a security issue but simply a feature usability problem.
IMPORTANT: This issue does NOT impact the IP.Board 3 series and those on the IP.Board 3 versions can safely ignore this message.
Administrators of a 2.3.6 installation can choose one of the following options to resolve the issue:
[This patch has been superseded; please see the post below for the latest update]
IMPORTANT: This issue does NOT impact the IP.Board 3 series and those on the IP.Board 3 versions can safely ignore this message.
Administrators of a 2.3.6 installation can choose one of the following options to resolve the issue:
- Instruct members to simply switch to the basic text editor in 2.3.6
- Upgrade to latest version of IP.Board 3
- Download the patch file attached to this announcement, unzip, and upload to: /jscripts
[This patch has been superseded; please see the post below for the latest update]
#1902528 IP.Board 2.3.6 and Related Applications: end of life announcement
Posted
on 22 January 2010 - 10:02 AM
IP.Board 3 was released on June 25, 2009 and through the various update cycles is now a stable, mature product with a version 3.1 release forthcoming.
So that we can focus all of our development, support, and service efforts on our new version 3 platform, we are announcing the end of support (sometimes called end of life or EOL) for the following IPS software versions (and earlier versions than those listed):
Technical support, installations, and related services will end for these products on July 1, 2010. On that date all technical or service requests will be advised to simply upgrade to the most recent versions of the products. We will not force upgrades but will also not be able to diagnose issues or answer questions relating to the older software. Also, on that date, IPS will no longer address any new issues or bugs reported in the older software versions.
Security Updates
In the event an issue is discovered impacting the security of these older versions of the software, IPS will provide a patch posted in our announcements forum. We will continue to provide security updates until January 1, 2011.
So that we can focus all of our development, support, and service efforts on our new version 3 platform, we are announcing the end of support (sometimes called end of life or EOL) for the following IPS software versions (and earlier versions than those listed):
- IP.Board 2.3.6
- IP.Blog 1.4.2
- IP.Gallery 2.2.4
- IP.Downloads 1.2.2
Technical support, installations, and related services will end for these products on July 1, 2010. On that date all technical or service requests will be advised to simply upgrade to the most recent versions of the products. We will not force upgrades but will also not be able to diagnose issues or answer questions relating to the older software. Also, on that date, IPS will no longer address any new issues or bugs reported in the older software versions.
Security Updates
In the event an issue is discovered impacting the security of these older versions of the software, IPS will provide a patch posted in our announcements forum. We will continue to provide security updates until January 1, 2011.
#1898170 IP.Downloads 2.1.0 Released
Posted
on 11 January 2010 - 04:20 PM
We are pleased to announce IP.Downloads 2.1.0 is now available in the client area.
The following is a list of what's new in this version of IP.Downloads, our file management application for IP.Board:
Friendly URLs
Friendly URLs have been implemented into IP.Downloads starting with version 2.1.
Ability to shut off "Resume breakpoints"
Most download accelerator clients support downloading multiple pieces of a file simultaneously. While this means that the file can download faster for the user, it also means that you can have multiple connections open from one user downloading a single file. Beginning with IP.Downloads 2.1 you can disallow requests for individual file parts to help control the number of open connections to your server.
Download sessions
Beginning with IP.Downloads 2.1, you can enable functionality that will cause IP.Downloads to create a unique URL for each file download request. The URL will expire once used (or after 24 hours, whichever comes first), helping to prevent users from sharing direct download links to the files.
Global settings
IP.Downloads 2.1 will allow you to configure maximum file size and screenshot dimension settings globally, while still allowing you to override those settings on a per-category level should you need to. This can help simplify updates to your download manager configuration for these particular settings which are commonly configured the same across all categories.
Support for link "types"
When submitting screenshot and file links, you will now be able to select what type of link you are submitting. The link types are configurable in the ACP so administrators can add and alter link types to better suit their site.
Upload progress meter
Through integration with the flash uploader used for uploading attachments to IP.Board posts, the download manager now supports a true progress bar for all uploads (if the user is using the Flash uploader as specified in their user control panel).
One record, many files
To date, IP.Downloads was designed to allow you to submit one file at a time (and one screenshot, depending on the configuration). IP.Downloads 2.1 takes the next step and allows you to submit multiple files and multiple screenshots per record.
Interface updates
The interface for the download manager has been tweaked and updated to provide a more polished feel, while distinguishing the user interface from the rest of the board.
Downloading
You can download IP.Downloads 2.1.0 if you have an active license in the client area. As always, make a backup of your community before proceeding.
The following is a list of what's new in this version of IP.Downloads, our file management application for IP.Board:
Friendly URLs
Friendly URLs have been implemented into IP.Downloads starting with version 2.1.
Ability to shut off "Resume breakpoints"
Most download accelerator clients support downloading multiple pieces of a file simultaneously. While this means that the file can download faster for the user, it also means that you can have multiple connections open from one user downloading a single file. Beginning with IP.Downloads 2.1 you can disallow requests for individual file parts to help control the number of open connections to your server.
Download sessions
Beginning with IP.Downloads 2.1, you can enable functionality that will cause IP.Downloads to create a unique URL for each file download request. The URL will expire once used (or after 24 hours, whichever comes first), helping to prevent users from sharing direct download links to the files.
Global settings
IP.Downloads 2.1 will allow you to configure maximum file size and screenshot dimension settings globally, while still allowing you to override those settings on a per-category level should you need to. This can help simplify updates to your download manager configuration for these particular settings which are commonly configured the same across all categories.
Support for link "types"
When submitting screenshot and file links, you will now be able to select what type of link you are submitting. The link types are configurable in the ACP so administrators can add and alter link types to better suit their site.
Upload progress meter
Through integration with the flash uploader used for uploading attachments to IP.Board posts, the download manager now supports a true progress bar for all uploads (if the user is using the Flash uploader as specified in their user control panel).
One record, many files
To date, IP.Downloads was designed to allow you to submit one file at a time (and one screenshot, depending on the configuration). IP.Downloads 2.1 takes the next step and allows you to submit multiple files and multiple screenshots per record.
Interface updates
The interface for the download manager has been tweaked and updated to provide a more polished feel, while distinguishing the user interface from the rest of the board.
Downloading
You can download IP.Downloads 2.1.0 if you have an active license in the client area. As always, make a backup of your community before proceeding.
#1890934 RC Releases for IP.Blog, IP.Gallery, IP.Downloads and IP.Chat
Posted
on 22 December 2009 - 09:58 AM
We're pleased to announce that the following products are now available in your download center in the "Development Releases" category of each application:
IP.Gallery 3.1.0 RC 1
IP.Downloads 2.1.0 RC 2
IP.Blog 2.1.0 RC 1
IP.Chat RC 2
Please note that all of these applications require IP.Board 3.0.5.
As this is a release candidate there may be bugs and issues with the software. Please report any issues using our bug tracker. Before reporting please first quickly check to see if anyone has already reported your issue.
Technical support is not available for this release.
Do not use this software on a public install. Wait for the final series for your public installs.
In general, only download and participate in the beta test if you are comfortable working with beta software.
IP.Gallery
Major new features in 3.1.0 include:
Friendly Urls
Image Notes
Improved Slideshow
Profile Picture Album
Sub Albums
Category and Album Covers
Friends Only Albums
Reputation Support
Interface Improvements
IP.Downloads
Major new features in 2.1.0 include:
Friendly Urls
Resume Breakpoints Toggle
Per Category Settings
Download Sessions
Storage Improvements
IP.Blog
Major new features in 2.1.0 include:
Efficiency Improvements
Categories
Interface Improvements
List View Returns
RSS Imports
Banish Entries
Admin CP Improvements
This RC 1 release also fixes a bug with entry deletion and HTML being incorrectly imported with an RSS feed.
IP.Chat
For more information on IP.Chat including a feature overview and installation instructions, please see our previous announcement.
Upgrading from an earlier non-RC release?
If you are running a version of IP.Chat older than RC 1, please note that the application key has changed to prevent further and future conflicts with the existing chat application included with IP.Board. You should do the following in order to use the RC 1 release of IP.Chat 1.0:
IP.Gallery 3.1.0 RC 1
IP.Downloads 2.1.0 RC 2
IP.Blog 2.1.0 RC 1
IP.Chat RC 2
Please note that all of these applications require IP.Board 3.0.5.
As this is a release candidate there may be bugs and issues with the software. Please report any issues using our bug tracker. Before reporting please first quickly check to see if anyone has already reported your issue.
Technical support is not available for this release.
Do not use this software on a public install. Wait for the final series for your public installs.
In general, only download and participate in the beta test if you are comfortable working with beta software.
IP.Gallery
Major new features in 3.1.0 include:
Friendly Urls
Image Notes
Improved Slideshow
Profile Picture Album
Sub Albums
Category and Album Covers
Friends Only Albums
Reputation Support
Interface Improvements
IP.Downloads
Major new features in 2.1.0 include:
Friendly Urls
Resume Breakpoints Toggle
Per Category Settings
Download Sessions
Storage Improvements
IP.Blog
Major new features in 2.1.0 include:
Efficiency Improvements
Categories
Interface Improvements
List View Returns
RSS Imports
Banish Entries
Admin CP Improvements
This RC 1 release also fixes a bug with entry deletion and HTML being incorrectly imported with an RSS feed.
IP.Chat
For more information on IP.Chat including a feature overview and installation instructions, please see our previous announcement.
Upgrading from an earlier non-RC release?
If you are running a version of IP.Chat older than RC 1, please note that the application key has changed to prevent further and future conflicts with the existing chat application included with IP.Board. You should do the following in order to use the RC 1 release of IP.Chat 1.0:
- Uninstall the "Chat Services" application from your IP.Board admin control panel
- If you get an SQL error attempting to uninstall the application, please remove the folder admin/applications_addon/ips/chat/setup/ and then re-attempt the uninstallation.
- Remove the folder admin/applications_addon/ips/chat via FTP
- Install the new "Chat Services" application from your IP.Board admin control panel
#1889175 only 5 users in the free version?
Posted
on 16 December 2009 - 04:51 PM
We're obviously not out to get rich on the chat service 
we view it as a value-add to IP.Board itself.
The 5 online users is designed for small communities and those who wish to try before they buy. It is also designed as a free benefit to active IP.Board service license holders much like our spam service.
While prices are not announced yet, I can say that the next level up from the 5 online limit is currently planned to be less than $2.00 per month if that helps calm anyone. IPS has a track record of being customer friendly and we are surely not going to mess up that track record now.
we view it as a value-add to IP.Board itself.The 5 online users is designed for small communities and those who wish to try before they buy. It is also designed as a free benefit to active IP.Board service license holders much like our spam service.
While prices are not announced yet, I can say that the next level up from the 5 online limit is currently planned to be less than $2.00 per month if that helps calm anyone. IPS has a track record of being customer friendly and we are surely not going to mess up that track record now.
#1889160 only 5 users in the free version?
Posted
on 16 December 2009 - 04:21 PM
It will never cease to amaze me how some manage to find a way to complain about something being free, but to each his own.
We gave careful consideration to the 5 user limit in the free version and the conclusion was, it's very fair to small communities and those who wish to try the product. Pricing for larger packages will be very reasonable and quite comparable with other hosted chat services. We will be releasing pricing information shortly.
As for a standalone version - this too was given careful consideration as we do recognize that a select few would like the option to use the product on your own server. It made much more sense to develop a specific environment for our needs and then build the hosted product around that for scalability, performance and expansion capabilities. Developing it with other configurations and platforms in mind would be counterproductive to those goals, thus, we have no immediate plans to offer it as a downloadable product. The market for those able to run the product on their own server is so minimal, I'm afraid we cannot justify the development resources necessary to make it happen. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Thank you for your feedback. We're not always able to accommodate every request, as is the case here, but we do listen and appreciate your input the same.
We gave careful consideration to the 5 user limit in the free version and the conclusion was, it's very fair to small communities and those who wish to try the product. Pricing for larger packages will be very reasonable and quite comparable with other hosted chat services. We will be releasing pricing information shortly.
As for a standalone version - this too was given careful consideration as we do recognize that a select few would like the option to use the product on your own server. It made much more sense to develop a specific environment for our needs and then build the hosted product around that for scalability, performance and expansion capabilities. Developing it with other configurations and platforms in mind would be counterproductive to those goals, thus, we have no immediate plans to offer it as a downloadable product. The market for those able to run the product on their own server is so minimal, I'm afraid we cannot justify the development resources necessary to make it happen. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Thank you for your feedback. We're not always able to accommodate every request, as is the case here, but we do listen and appreciate your input the same.
#1889111 only 5 users in the free version?
Posted
on 16 December 2009 - 02:33 PM
Hmm, perhaps you misunderstood my last reply. I was certainly not trying to be rude... 
I was simply asking if you missed the post that explained how to correct the SQL error. Your original post did not indicate if you missed that post or not, so I had no way of knowing (hence why I asked, and also provided a link). Apologies for any misunderstanding.
I was simply asking if you missed the post that explained how to correct the SQL error. Your original post did not indicate if you missed that post or not, so I had no way of knowing (hence why I asked, and also provided a link). Apologies for any misunderstanding.
#1889093 only 5 users in the free version?
Posted
on 16 December 2009 - 01:57 PM
bfarber, on 16 December 2009 - 01:21 PM, said:
There was an additional post to the announcement that explained exactly how to stop the database errors when uninstalling Chat....did you miss that post perhaps?
http://community.inv...0
It is sad when staff resort to rudeness.
I have this several times within my control panel
Should I read every post on the forums?
#1888901 IP.Chat 1.0.0 Release Candidate 1 Available
Posted
on 16 December 2009 - 06:11 AM
IP.Chat 1.0.0 Release Candidate 1 Available for Download
We are pleased to announce that the first release candidate for our newest application, IP.Chat, is now available. IP.Chat 1.0 requires you to be running IP.Board 3.0.4 or greater.
If you participated in beta testing earlier releases of IP.Chat 1.0, please see the end of this announcement for an important note.
IP.Chat Features
IP.Chat 1.0 is a DHTML-driven chat room application that makes heavy use of javascript and AJAX technologies to present a feature-rich package that you and your members can use to chat real-time on your site.
IP.Chat installs on your IP.Board installation and is configurable like any other IPS application for skinning, colors, and more. The chat message exchanges are handled by IPS servers eliminating the need for you to worry about high-volume chat transactions on your local community server.
Pricing
The IP.Chat service will be priced based on the number of users in your chat room at any one time. As a benefit to active IP.Board license holders, the first chat service package of 5 online users will be free. Higher package level pricing will be announced with the final release of IP.Chat. Note: For the purpose of this release candidate testing phase, there are no limits on the number of online users in your chat room.
How to Order and Download
Installation
As this is a release candidate there may be bugs and issues with the software. Please report any issues using our bug tracker. Before reporting please first quickly check to see if anyone has already reported your issue.
Technical support is not available for this release.
Do not use this software on a public install. Wait for the final series for your public installs.
In general, only download and participate in the beta test if you are comfortable working with beta software.
We are pleased to announce that the first release candidate for our newest application, IP.Chat, is now available. IP.Chat 1.0 requires you to be running IP.Board 3.0.4 or greater.
If you participated in beta testing earlier releases of IP.Chat 1.0, please see the end of this announcement for an important note.
IP.Chat Features
IP.Chat 1.0 is a DHTML-driven chat room application that makes heavy use of javascript and AJAX technologies to present a feature-rich package that you and your members can use to chat real-time on your site.
- Ability to turn system online and offline, as well as ability to allow specified groups access to the system while it is offline
- Ability to require users to agree to a configurable terms of use page before being granted access
- Ability to ban and kick users from the chat room
- Ability to set chat room only opened between specific hours
- "Who's chatting" hook for board index
- Miscellaneous formatting options
IP.Chat installs on your IP.Board installation and is configurable like any other IPS application for skinning, colors, and more. The chat message exchanges are handled by IPS servers eliminating the need for you to worry about high-volume chat transactions on your local community server.
Pricing
The IP.Chat service will be priced based on the number of users in your chat room at any one time. As a benefit to active IP.Board license holders, the first chat service package of 5 online users will be free. Higher package level pricing will be announced with the final release of IP.Chat. Note: For the purpose of this release candidate testing phase, there are no limits on the number of online users in your chat room.
How to Order and Download
- Login to the Client Area and go to New Purchase. Find IP.Chat: Free under Invision Power Board Optional Addons and click Buy Now.
- Order as normal, the package is free so you will not be charged.
- Go to Your Downloads and download the IP.Chat package.
- Go to Your Purchases and select the IP.Chat package.
- To use IP.Chat it must be associated with an IP.Board or IPS Community Hosting package. Select the package to associate with and you will then see a chat service key appear.
Installation
- If you are not on IP.Board 3.0.4, upgrade to it.
- Upload all files contained within the upload directory of the IP.Chat zip file. This is just like installing any other application in IP.Board.
- Go to Manage Applications & Modules in your IP.Board AdminCP.
- Select the Install link next to the Chat Services application.
- Once the install is complete you can go to My Apps and select Chat Services. Just enter the chat service key found under Your Purchases in the Client Area to activate.
As this is a release candidate there may be bugs and issues with the software. Please report any issues using our bug tracker. Before reporting please first quickly check to see if anyone has already reported your issue.
Technical support is not available for this release.
Do not use this software on a public install. Wait for the final series for your public installs.
In general, only download and participate in the beta test if you are comfortable working with beta software.
#1888902 IP.Chat 1.0.0 Release Candidate 1 Available
Posted
on 16 December 2009 - 06:12 AM
Important Note for beta testers
If you have already been beta testing IP.Chat, please note that the application key has changed to prevent further and future conflicts with the existing chat application included with IP.Board. You should do the following in order to use the RC 1 release of IP.Chat 1.0:
If you have already been beta testing IP.Chat, please note that the application key has changed to prevent further and future conflicts with the existing chat application included with IP.Board. You should do the following in order to use the RC 1 release of IP.Chat 1.0:
- Uninstall the "Chat Services" application from your IP.Board admin control panel
- If you get an SQL error attempting to uninstall the application, please remove the folder admin/applications_addon/ips/chat/setup/ and then re-attempt the uninstallation.
- Remove the folder admin/applications_addon/ips/chat via FTP
- Install the new "Chat Services" application from your IP.Board admin control panel
