BrowserPlus - SA-MP Browser replacement [0.2.5-beta]

[eymas]

Is this only for OSX or Windows as well?

It has always been available for windows 

[Stivi]

It has always been available for windows 

Ah, should've checked first page again xD

[Teddy]

Now available in 32 bit 

0.1.2

- Added automatic update detection and notification (no auto-update)
- Added release channel for 32 bit architecture
- Added debugger access to material design theme (in settings, click 'Theme' label)
- Updated some internal dependencies

[Teddy]

0.1.3

- changed player list to a table with stats and information for material design player tab
- fixed a bug where the 'connect' button would disappear while using material design theme
- fixed status icons (lock, unlocked, offline) wouldn't show in material design theme
- material design theme now uses colored ping status for players; however only supports high and normal ping modes. No medium.

[Teddy]

Window's Metro UI Design Preview

Unlike material design's equivalent, the action sheet allows for live switching


Player tab


Settings tab

[Teddy]

0.1.4

- added ability to launch user control panel using new browser plus directive file.
- added metro theme
- added ability to properly switch between themes (requires a restart of the application)



Browser Plus Directive File
Servers which have their website listed in the web url can add a file called 'browserplus.json' in the root directory of that web url. The browser will automatically check for this file automatically create a link to the cp in the player tab. NOTE: This can only be configured by the server host.

Here is an example of the directive file:

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{
"player": "https://panel.argonathrpg.nl/player/%s"
}
%s will be replaced with the player's exact in-game username.

[Teddy]

More customization options




Plus a new look for OS X styled

[arifaiman]

Looks slick af

[Teddy]

0.1.5

- A majority of the core has been rewritten from scratch and some of it is still transitioning to be compliant with code style requirements. I got lazy in the beginning. Should be noticeably faster in some aspects.
- Fixed a few bugs regarding usernames; include not being able to save them appropriately.

[sc2142]

Looks awesome, Id like to help test it. =)

[Teddy]

0.1.6

- You no longer need to restart BrowerPlus to change between themes.
- Fixed setting 'Allow join server web protocol' not saving.
- More rewrites to the core and compliance tweaks
Edit:

- Added add_server to remote start protocol (e.g "browserplus://add_server/samp.argonathrpg.com:7777")

[Teddy]

NOTICE
Due to a technical problem, the versions 0.1.5 and previous are not functioning in the sense they do not actually change your username correctly before launching the game. In the 32bit version this could lead to a corrupted SA-MP install. Do NOT continue using any of these legacy versions. A new external workaround has been created and is in the newer version 0.1.6.

Version 0.1.6 is now available for testers; it's the first version with self-contained installer which downloads and install the application automatically.

The next version will be a beta version at version 0.2.0 and all older versions will be depreciated.

[Teddy]

BETA RELEASE

Download Setup x64
We currently due not support 32bit due to a technical issue with setting usernames.

Simple Setup
This setup file will automatically download and install all files to 'C:\Program Files\ArgonathRPG\Browser+'. Simply run the installer with administrative privileges and within a few moments it'll say it's been installed.

Advanced Setup
If you do not wish to install the browser to the default location, you can pass the install directory as a parameter from command line:

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BrowserPlusSetup.exe "C:\MyCustomInstallDirectory"
Using BrowserPlus
To use BrowserPlus simply run the program, on your first use you'll be prompted to select where GTA is installed. Note: IF SA-MP is installed to another directory besides your GTA directory; please use that directory instead.

Once running you will not see any servers until you add one. Depending on theme, adding can be a bit different:

Adding a server with default (OS X) theme:

1) Click the '+' button on the top left of the BrowserPlus screen.
2) A new textbox will appear, enter the IP and port of the server (e.g samp.argonathrpg.com:7777)
3) Once you've added the server, click the '+' symbol again and wait a few moments.

Adding a server with Metro or Material Theme:

1) Click the '+' button on the top left of the BrowserPlus screen.
2) An action sheet with a text box will appear, enter the IP and port of the server (e.g samp.argonathrpg.com:7777)
3) Once you've typed in the server information, click the button 'Add (server)' and wait a few momwnts.

Frequently Asked Questions
How to add usernames and passwords?

On default (OS X) theme you'll see the username box appear all the time and when you've selected a server that has a password, a password box will appear. By default, usernames and passwords are saved automatically when you join a server. On Metro and Material theme, only once you've click the play button will an action sheet with the username and password box appear.

How to join a server?

The 'play' button will only appear once you have selected an online server. The icon resembles an audio play button.

How do I enable click-to-join from web?

1) Open BrowserPlus, click the 'Settings' tab.
2) Check the box that says 'Allow join server web protocol'
3) Restart BrowserPlus (important! this will register the protocol with your operating system)

If you want to add a click to join link to your website to support B+, use this format:

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browserplus://join_server/ip:port
Why do I see links on the players list?

You can configure BrowserPlus to link to a panel address for players. If you click on the link it'll redirect to the server's user control panel.

For a server host:
Create a file called 'browserplus.json' in the web root of the weburl you have listed for your server.

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{
"player": "http://your_panel.com/player/%s"
}(example: http://argonathrpg.eu/browserplus.json)

[TheLegitHabibi]

I want to try this out. Pass me the link.

Does this affect the game in any way? Any known mods that conflict with this?

[Julio.]

He's already provided the link if you read the above post.