Replacing the birthday block php file with the one from the v1.0.4 package does the trick even if you don't want do an upgrade to v1.0.4;
<site>/portal/block/birthday_list.php

I tested this earlier as I have the same issue.
On the other hand I don't know why you wouldn't upgrade for the bug-fixes ...

Thanks Marc,

Have done so now.

Thanks Marc,

Just noticed that.
Suggest you put in comment replacement code to make it clearer what's going on.

i.e. /* superseded code removed Board3 Portal v1.0.4 */

Your Portal Version: 1.0.3
Your phpBB Type: Standard phpBB3
MODs installed: No
Your knowledge: Advanced Knowledge

What have you done before the problem was there?
N/A

What have you already tryed to solve the problem?
N/A

Description and Message
Item 39 to 72 in the file copy ...

Your Portal Version: 1.0.3
Your phpBB Type: Standard phpBB3
MODs installed: Yes
Your knowledge: Advanced Knowledge
Boardlink: http://www.wisdomofthevalar.com/phpbb3

PHP Version: 4.4.9
MySQL Version: MySQL 5.0.81-log

What have you done before the problem was there?
Looking for advice on ...

you can just copy the code from the below website in the meantime, customize the colors/size/etc, and add the code to a custom block.

http://www.instantventrilo.com/ventrilo-server-status.php


Super cool - visited the web site, put in my server details it generated the code.
Wrapped it in a ...

Ignore me - wrong template main menu

Awesome - got it working, thank you.
It needs multiple menu levels though (as someone pointed out above) to give direct access to sub-forums via the popup menu.
Otherwise I'm going to have to re-arrange my forum hierachy into a flat list which isn't so good.

I can't locate the insert point in the main_menu.html file either.
Board3 Portal version 1.0.3.

Can you give some updated instructions please?

Thanks Dr Nick,

I do appreciate your assistance and did note the versions in your post.
I'm sure longer term a number of people will benefit from this troubleshooting exercise.

To clarify the environment:
phpBB3 is running on Linux at the ISP.
I may be able to get more specific details of the ...

Thanks Dr Nick,

I have added the config changes in the original post to the ventrilo_srv.ini and restarted the ventrilo service.
I'm currently receiving the error noted below on the portal page when the block is active.

[phpBB Debug] PHP Notice: in file /portal/block/ventrilo_block.php on line 77 ...

Doh, Thank you.

Some screenies for the mentally challenged might be useful there...

Problems with the install,
I've performed the steps as per VentriloBlock_install_board3.txt
I'm at the stage...

To install ACP -

Load up your forums then go to - ACP >> System >> Administration Control Panel >> .Mods >> Portal

In the bottom right hand corner, click the top drop down box an ...