Prillian 0.7.1

Prillian adds new features to phpBB that are similar to an instant messenger service, while still being part of your board. These features are typically accessed through the "IM Client." The IM Client is basically a new browser window that uses combinations of HTML and JavaScript to provide a central place for accessing controls and receiving messages. Individual board users are not required to download any software to use Prillian. Prillian runs through web browsers like Internet Explorer, Netscape, Mozilla, etc.

Features

• IM Client
  • Two modes are provided: "Main" and "Wide." While functionally identical, the two modes allow boards to have more than one template or window size available for the IM Client. Using the phpBB template system allows administrators to customize Prillian installations a great deal.
  • Central point for receiving Instant Messages; IM Client automatically reloads to check for new messages at regular, configurable intervals or on demand.
  • Lists users that are currently online. Users running the IM Client are listed in italics. With the Contact List, a user can choose to show all users online or only buddies online.
  • Can list numbers of new private messages and users online (registered, hidden, and guests).
  • Frames allow for powerful JavaScript based Controls panel, which includes options for logging out, close all child windows (other windows opened by the IM Client or Message Log), accessing Contact List Control Panel and User Preferences editor, sending a new Instant Message, returning to the forum, and checking for new messages (reloading the IM Client).
  • Can be launched automatically when logged in users visit the forum.
• Instant Messages
  • Full support for normal phpBB features like smilies, HTML, BBCode, and signatures.
  • Optional automatic deletion of old messages after they are read.
  • Option to save a copy of a message when sending or reading it.
  • Open in new windows, one per message.
  • Default Send Message window template includes drop down list of smilies, BBCode controls, link to BBCode FAQ, and options to turn on/off HTML, BBCode, etc., in individual messages.
  • Message subjects are not required, unlike phpBB posts or private messages.
• User Preferences
  • Users can set a variety of options to make Prillian easier to use, including:
    • Window widths and heights.
    • Play a sound (on the site or their own computer) when receiving new messages.
    • Choose a style (can be different from the rest of the forum).
    • Several ways of listing online users or buddies in the IM Client.
    • How often to check for new messages and if they are received as automatic popups, a list of messages, or both.
    • Display new or unread private messages just like instant messages.
    • Determine how to interact with users from other sites.
• Message Log
  • Users can read any message they have sent or received that has not been deleted.
  • Mass deletion of messages is supported.
• Network Messaging
  • Allows sites that have Prillian installed to interact with each other.
    • In the IM Client, see the users online at another site.
    • Send messages to off-site users (if their site allows).
    • Receive messages from off-site users (if your site allows).
• FAQ Page
  • Helps users understand what Prillian is and what it can do.
• Admin Panel
  • Adds a new Prillian section to the Admin Panel.
  • Admins can turn the entire IM system on/off or turn it on/off for individuals.
  • User Admin allows Admins to change any user preferences.
  • Message Log lets Admins read messages any user has received (on-site and off-site) or sent (on-site only).
  • Network Editor gives Admins ability to restrict site interaction:
    • Users can only receive messages from sites added by the admins.
    • Users can only view off-site users from the sites added by the admins.
  • Configuration allows Admins to change many options, including:
    • Flood Interval (how much times passes before another IM can be sent).
    • Maximum number of new IMs a user can have waiting.
    • Override User Preferences with general Configuration settings.
    • Allow users to use separate styles.
• Contact List
  • Expandable with another modification (Contact List) which adds more features dealing with other parts of phpBB.
  • Contact List Control Panel, with the following abilities:
    • Manage lists: add or remove members, or move between lists.
    • Set alert preferences for buddies.
    • All changes must be confirmed before they are actually made.
    • Sort lists by username, in descending or ascending order.
    • Receive private message notification when you are added to a member's buddy list.
  • Buddy List Features
    • A "Buddies" button is available when sending a private message. Clicking it launches a new window that lists the user's buddies and their online/offline status.
    • Be alerted via pop-up window when your buddies come online or go offline.
  • Ignore List Features
    • Ignored members cannot send you instant messages via the forum.
    • Ignored members are not displayed in the IM Client.
  • Disallow List Features
    • Disallowed members cannot view you in the IM Client.
    • Disallowed members cannot send you instant messages via the forum.

Screenshots

• IM Client: Main
• IM Client: Online
• Messages: Read
• Messages: Send
• Messages: Log
• Preferences

Additional Notes

1. Tested only on this phpBB version. May have unpredictable results on other versions.

Support Development

Developing and maintaining modifications can consume a great deal of time and effort. If you find this project useful and would like to express your appreciation through a donation, that generosity would be appreciated. Any amount is helpful.