...of the initial greeting "You either dont have friends or you are not logged in!"

I would like to customize that to my site... Is there an existing thread about this?

Thanks.

I think you are using a older version of FreiChat , since the line you gave no longer
exists in the later versions.

I would recommend to download the latest version of FreiChatX ,
because in this version you will be very easily be able to translate text.

Can I presume that the latest is FreichatX 5.0 Alpha?

It appears I have Version 3.4.0... since this is pasted from the installed mod...

The Latest FreiChat Versions Available are:
1. freichat.3.4.0.beta.zip for community Builder
2. FreiChatSocial 1.3.0.Beta for JomSocial
3. FreiChatPure 2.4.0.Beta Extension Independent (works without any extension)

And thanks for the timely reply. I'm loving the mod!! :-)

The latest version is 5.0 ,

The version that you are using has many bugs that are solved in the later versions
of FreiChatX

So i recommend you to download and install FreiChatX .

Can or How do i set up FreiChatX 5.0 Alpha to use community builder or does it need it?

Neil

When you download the FreiChatX zip file, there will be a read me file provided.

Follow the given steps of installation , and in the second step where you have to choose the
integration driver , choose

Joomla with CB .

After that the normal procedure of installation , and FreiChat will be integrated with CB.

But let me inform you , i am going to release a small path version 5.1 that will solve
some bugs so better wait for tomorrow , rather than reinstalling it again.

I did as you suggested and installed 5.1 and followed all the installation directions and set a new password.
When my password did not work I opened arg.php and, to my surprise it is empty.

Additional Info:
I am using a yootheme template on joomla 1.5
I deleted the installation directory?
have not installed the module yet.
installed in siteroot/freichat

Any idea what went wrong?

If I want to try to reinstall what is the best practice?

Thanks
Neil

Hi there again.

Neil's question about the empty arg.php file is specific to the 5.1 upgrade you suggested.

I'm looking forward to your reply. We had the real old version working but were hoping to improve the functionality and spread the word about this great app. Now, we're kind of back to square one without a working chat. :-)

Please help when you have the time.

Thanks!

Steve

Make usre that the file arg.php has write permissions .

I have not got such a problem in my localhost.

If anyone of can provide me their FTP details , i can myself have an check
to know what is the real problem .
because i am unable to reproduce your problem here.

The best way to install freichat is do it manually.

Steps .

1. Copy paste the folder in the Joomla directory .
2. Open ~/freichat/arg.php

Around line 105 , make the necessary changes accordingly .
for the following lines

$con='mysql';
        $username='root';
        $password='';
        $client_db_name='jm';
        $host='127.0.0.1';
        $driver='Joomla';
        $db_prefix='jos_';
        $uid='4dc6afa542f21';

$con='mysql';
        $username='root';
        $password='';
        $client_db_name='jm';
        $host='127.0.0.1';
        $driver='Joomla';
        $db_prefix='jos_';
        $uid='4dc6afa542f21';

in this configuration, how do or where do I find the $uid=' '  Is this the secret word in the configuration.php for the site?

what is the proper file permissions for arg.php 644, 755, 777?

My provider uses localhost for most places is this correct for $host, we use a shared ip

Since you are manually installing freichat
Forget totally about the installation directory . Think that it was never there.

First step install the joomla module for FreiChatX


Now in arg.php ,

$host , i think localhost should work ,

$uid , just enter blah blah .. and it will work , but without sapces ,
I mean $uid is just a random number , nothing else.

If you want Joomla with CB
then in $driver , it should be
$driver = 'JCB';

And rest is the MySQL user and password details .
The arg.php requires , 755 write permissions, try 777 if its doesn't work .

arg.php is the only file you need to change , so dont bother about the installation
directory or the manual copy-paste code , since you are installing the module.

Neil & I say:

Thanks for your clear, detailed explanation and consistent support.

We have been installing FreichatX, thinking it needed the module as well. We understand now that we only need the module. We assume it also creates an arg.php file.

We are having another look early today and will let you know the result.

Neil.

Kudos to you for a great innovation, top-notch and timely support!!

Our users are loving it and we are too. Please accept our $20 donation as a token of appreciation. If there is anything you need tested, please let us know.

Steve & Neil