I got the same problem with the mysql error messages as you get when working on a mambot to ease the implementation of itemstats with Joomla.

The errors is due to the fact that itemstats doesn't user "new_link" = True default when connectiong to MySQL.
This means that if your itemstats database isn't the same database as the Joomla database, then Itemstats will just change database to the itemstats one and joomla won't find the tables.

I haven't read the guide provided here, but in the file:
joomla_itemstats.php, change the first line in the function "itemstats_parse" to "$item_stats = new ItemStats(true);"
like this:

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function itemstats_parse($message)
{
   $item_stats = new ItemStats(true);


Great guide, I've worked my way through and although I had a few issues I've sorted most out.

Question
Downloading your links gave me PHPBB 2.0.19 - is this a security risk?

Is it possible to update to 2.0.22 ?

Yes you can use the newest version os 2.x ^^

Without being thick, how?

phpBB component 1.2.4 RC6 is the 2.0.19

how can I get 2.0.22, and not only that, but import all my current forum data into it? ?

great mod. had to reinstall itemstats for joomla after an update.

one bug i have been encountering with itemstats and joomla is the white box behind the tooltip.

here is the quickfix i use to resolve this, im sure there is a better way.

* edit ../includes/joomla.php

around line 5540-5550 you should see:

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   function loadOverlib() {
      global  $mosConfig_live_site, $mainframe;

      if ( !$mainframe->get( 'loadOverlib' ) ) {
      // check if this function is already loaded
         ?>
         <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript" src="<?php echo $mosConfig_live_site;?>/includes/js/overlib_mini.js"></script>
         <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript" src="<?php echo $mosConfig_live_site;?>/includes/js/overlib_hideform_mini.js"></script>
         <?php


just remark out the javascript part. should look like this

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         <!-- <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript" src="<?php echo $mosConfig_live_site;?>/includes/js/overlib_mini.js"></script>
         <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript" src="<?php echo $mosConfig_live_site;?>/includes/js/overlib_hideform_mini.js"></script> -->


btw, this change is for joomla 1.0.13, but shouldl work with older versions.

always make a backup of your orig file and put a note where you made the change incase you need to undo this at a later date.

Does anyone have a link to phpBB component 1.2.4 RC6 or an updated version, I tried the links in this thread but they are dead.

FYI there are a couple of bridges coming out for phpBB3 and there is one out for phpbb2 that dont require you to mod any core files from phpbb or joomla.

http://cbconnector.com/index.php?option ... &Itemid=31

CB connector requires, Community Builder
http://www.joomlapolis.com/component/op ... Itemid,36/

Note: it will not work with Joomla 1.5 or Joomla 1.13 until the cb 2.0 version comes out because of the changes to the log in. There is a way to downgrade your login to 1.12 to make it work if you have 1.13 already

http://cbconnector.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=138

Using CB connector right now and it seems to work fine.


and

http://www.rocketwerx.com/joomla/extens ... ge-phpbb3/

This last one is going to be sweet, its going to be a application layer and I will be switching over to it as soon as it is ready, since it will handle login from both systems, both ways. ie if someone registers in phpbb they will sync to the joomla registration

a nice find Mordon! I have been keeping an eye on joomla for some time and really do like what it does have to offer just really didn't like the idea of bridges rather then full integration which is why i have been working with the cms DragonflyCMS, which I do have to say most of roster 2.0 is working great, but when done with the full integration of roster 2.0 into DF i would love to start working on other integrations with will include Joomla.

Oh and by the way I know we have not really talked at all and barely knew each other before you took a leave of absence but it is really great to see you back in the forums and the community.

Just a update I made it into the private beta test for rokbridge, cant tell you more then that, but I will update you when it gets close to release.

http://www.rocketwerx.com/joomla/extens ... ge-phpbb3/

the links to access your guide give me 404 errors.


Have you removed this ?