Flashchat Integration for vB 3.6

[adwade]

Well, this just gets stranger and stranger...

To install the newer v4.73 of FlashChat I followed their docs and they recommended renaming the current CHAT directory to something else, then installing the new version into a CHAT directory. That way if something went wrong, it would be easy to swap back over to the one you knew ran.

As such, I had renamed my original install to chat_v462 and then uploaded the CHAT directory just as directed. On my first install, everything when just perfectly.

Then admist all this, I re-uploaded the install.php file and install_files directory (since I had deleted them upon completion) and re-ran the install. Everything worked just like it did the first time, and I can get into FlashChat again...but it's version 4.62, not v4.73?! WHERE did that come from? No idea, so I deleted everything and reinstalled again. v4.62 installed and works alright, once again. I deleted everything this time, my old v4.62 directory, my new CHAT directory, everything. Tried again, and low & behold v4.62 is what's installed.

I'm using SmartFTP and thought I just didn't understand how it worked, so looked in the options and made sure it was set to overwrite ANYthing that existed. Deleted everything once again, and then re-uploaded the CHAT folder to the server, ran the install, worked fine, and yet I ended up with v4.62 yet again!? Arrrgggghhh! I'm SURE I'm uploading the v4.73 files, so somehow I must have some old files remaining on the server. How do you surely get rid of any existing files on a server in a case like this??

[Paul M]

Delete them.

The version number is taken from the config file, are you sure you are not using an old config file ?

Also, I'm not sure this is really relevant to this modification, and therefore not the best place to be discussing this.

[NeitherSparky]

I edited the copy that came with FlashChat on my local HD and then FTP'd it up to my site. In doing so, I'm guessing I've overwritten the 'good' file that was left there by the FlashChat install process.:tired:

Just so you don't feel alone, I did the same thing once when I wanted to update my config file. Not knowing what else to do, I had to reinstall everything.

We all live and learn. ;)

[adwade]

The version number is taken from the config file, are you sure you are not using an old config file ?
Bingo, We have a winner! You are EXACTLY right Paul.(see below) Thanxx!

'version' => '4.6.2', //architecture release . feature release . patch release

Also, I'm not sure this is really relevant to this modification, and therefore not the best place to be discussing this.
Understand, sorry about this getting offtrack from your MOD, but maybe it'll help others who ever come up against the same issue.

[smoknz28]

Actually it's possible to show DHTML menus over flashchat but this time you can't send messages by pressing the enter button. Still testing alternative solutions...

Thanks NeutralizeR....I'll check in at times to see if you or anyone else has a fix for this. ;)

Mark

[Greek Wizard]

What did you edit ?

Paul,

Sorry for the delay in responding.

I don't get much of a chance on the weekdays to do much, so I have to reply on weekends.

In response to my issue in post #242

You asked hat i edited to try and make the page open in a new window.

Well since i could not find the edits in the navbar, and you said it's added "on the fly" my old other step was to edit the xml you created.

<plugins>
<plugin active="1" executionorder="5">
<title>FlashChat Integration (1)</title>
<hookname>parse_templates</hookname>
<phpcode><![CDATA[$search_text = '$vbphrase[open_buddy_list]</a></td></tr>';
$add_text = '<tr><td class=\"vbmenu_option\"><a href=\"misc.php?do=flashchat\">$vbphrase[flashchat]</a></td></tr>';
$vbulletin->templatecache['navbar'] = str_replace($search_text,$search_text.$add_text,$v bulletin->templatecache['navbar']);]]></phpcode>
</plugin>
<plugin active="1" executionorder="5">
<title>FlashChat Integration (2)</title>
<hookname>online_location_process</hookname>
<phpcode><![CDATA[if ($filename == 'getxml.php')
{
$userinfo['activity'] = 'flashchat';
}]]></phpcode>
</plugin>
<plugin active="1" executionorder="5">
<title>FlashChat Integration (3)</title>
<hookname>online_location_unknown</hookname>
<phpcode><![CDATA[if ($userinfo['activity'] == 'flashchat')
{
$handled = true;
$userinfo['action'] = $vbphrase['in_flashchat'];
$userinfo['where'] = '<a href="misc.php?do=flashchat" TARGET="_blank">'.$vbulletin->options['bburl'].'/misc.php?do=flashchat</a>';
}]]></phpcode>
</plugin>

I tried the second green highlighted area, which helped the Who's online area, and I know the first green section is probably the Quick links area, but adding the target="_blank" to that gives me a syntax error on the main page.

thanks again for trying to help me out.

[txsbmw]

This is in regards to * For Flashchat inside a vb page

OK I have a question, I installed Flashchat then this Mod and they are working great together. I.E. no asking to log in twice, etc... that most seem to be having BUT..... It will not let me change rooms or even type anything if I use the embedded link (i.e. .../misc.php?do=flashchat) however I also have a custom link added to the Navbar of the non embedded link (i.e. .../chat/flashchat.php) as this is the only way we can use it at this point and the chat room works fine there. On the embedded link all I can do is Add a room, change options, and click on members names to PM them, view profile, etc, I just can't change rooms or type any messages into the chat room.... Any idea what is going on?

[Necrosaro420]

do you HAVE to have the CMS to use this integration? I Just have a normal forum and would like to insert a link in my navbar to it. Thanks

[Necrosaro420]

How do you integrate WITHOUT using a CMS and just a normal forum?

[Paul M]

Just follow the instructions in the zip file.

[txsbmw]

So.... no one knows why Flashchat will not work correctly embedded into vBulletin using this mod. I run 3.6.1 and the most current version of FlashChat and this mod.

Again here is what is going on. You cannot change rooms (no drop down appears like you never clicked it at all) or type in the box to type a message when you use the embedded version (i.e. this mod). You can however, click on the user and get all their info (view profile, send pm, etc..) and create rooms.

When you use the non-embedded version everything works as normal.

[SCRIPT3R]

So.... no one knows why Flashchat will not work correctly embedded into vBulletin using this mod. I run 3.6.1 and the most current version of FlashChat and this mod.

Again here is what is going on. You cannot change rooms (no drop down appears like you never clicked it at all) or type in the box to type a message when you use the embedded version (i.e. this mod). You can however, click on the user and get all their info (view profile, send pm, etc..) and create rooms.

When you use the non-embedded version everything works as normal.
i think your problems are related to the other hack (flashchat inside a vB page), not this hack.

[Paul M]

There is no difference between embedded and not, they are the same page, one is just placed inside a frame on the page.

[fingerman]

I'm trying to determine how to remove users from the chat. Not ban them, but boot them. I have users left over in the flashchat, and they are unable to log back in because it tells them they are still there.

[Paul M]

Sorry, I do not support Flashchat.

if you have questions about Flashchat in general, their forums are here (http://www.tufat.com/forum/index.php)

[txsbmw]

There is no difference between embedded and not, they are the same page, one is just placed inside a frame on the page.

I am well aware of that, the one that is in the IFRAME is not working correctly. You cannot click within the text area to enter text and you cannot get the change room menu drop down to change rooms. But you can click on the users name get that menu and click PM User (or whatever it says) and even in that window you cannot click in the text area to type a message.

However if you go to the non embedded one (i.e. the one that is not in an IFRAME) everything works just fine.

Now not all users experiance this. Some it works fine for and others (including me) run into the problem listed above. So any idea on what would be causing this? I thought maybe it was my flash player so I reinstalled and nada, got the same thing going on. I also tried this on my laptop and got the same problem.

[txsbmw]

Ok so I decided to clear my temp internet files and cookies, that did the trick...for once session. As soon as I went away from the chat room and then came back into it, it did it again, I had to re-delete all temp internet files and cookies, went back to it and it worked again, until I left and came back then same thing. And around and around we go. Anyone know why this may be happening? It only happens on the embedded page.

[Paul M]

Sorry, no idea. Sounds browser (or browser settings) related.

[txsbmw]

I think I have figured out the problem. I switched to the default style and it works fine, I couldn't get it to recreate that problem. But I still don't understand why some are having the same issue as me and some aren't. I am using the Heavy Metal style. As is everyone else on my forum (they cannot choose between styles).

[txsbmw]

i think your problems are related to the other hack (flashchat inside a vB page), not this hack.

Ok so where is this hack located then? I thought it came with this mod?

[SCRIPT3R]

Ok so where is this hack located then? I thought it came with this mod?
i might have misunderstood your initital question. there was once a hack that put the FC inside of any vB page. the current version of Paul M's hack does this already. if you're not able to duplicate the problem on your custom styles, i would assume the problem is with the styles and not the hack.

[Mecho]

Hi .. Tnx for this great mod .

i want guests can be login in Chatroom by just enter one NickName ( no reqistration reqired ) , is it possible ?

tnx

[Paul M]

No, by definition, integration does not allow guests.

[gedsta]

Hi Paul

Great Hack!

However I use vbadvanced and on the home page url it shows

.co.uk/misc.php?do=flashchat and cannot be found

whereas on the .co.uk/forum pages it shows

.co.uk/forum/misc.php?do=flashchat and takes you to the right page

any ideas?

[Paul M]

Do you mean the link at adds automatically ?

[gedsta]

yep only on the vbadvanced home page

i have tried adding flashchat.php and misc.php in the section Header Replacements
Here you may enter a list of filenames that may appear in your header that should be prefixed with your Forum's URL.

the link it adds in the /forum pages is perfect :)

[Paul M]

The CMPS settings won't touch it, you will have to edit the plugin code.

Find misc.php and change it to /forum/misc.php

[Mecho]

No, by definition, integration does not allow guests.

tnx ...

do u know any chatroom for vb that it allow to guests to login ?

[gedsta]

The CMPS settings won't touch it, you will have to edit the plugin code.

Find misc.php and change it to /forum/misc.php

perfect - Thx Paul

[txsbmw]

Regarding my situation, I found the problem. At first we thought it was a style issue because on the default style it worked. So slowly I added all my hacks to the default style, one by one, to make sure it wasn't one of them causing it. Got them all added and everything is still working like a charm. Must have been the style right? Well kinda...I had added some script to the footer of the old style, but not the default one. I realized that today so I went to go add my script (it's a stats script) and the chat room came to a halt again. So I went in and removed the $footer from the flashchat template and just hand coded the footer in instead so that way I could still have the script on all of the other pages but not the flashchat page.

So if anyone every has the problem that I did (can't type in the text box, change rooms, etc....), look in your header or footer for any conflicting code.

Just thought I would let those who have been scratching their heads what the outcome was.

[Paul M]

Thanks for taking the time to post the information. :up:

[Orcun]

Hi Paul,

Is there a way to customize this hack to appear between navbar and forum listing and in a height of vBShout box ?

After my host told me to remove Shoutbox and users wanted to chat, I had problems with chat. And this would be great if we can do it.

What I think is a theme exchange. I will put a link on Navbar says "Enable Chat" and when people do it, they will automatically switch to Chat enabled child theme. And a vice versa link in chat enabled theme to disable chat display.

Or a better way you think to code.

Thanks :)

[Orcun]

<table class='tborder' cellpadding='$stylevar[cellpadding]' cellspacing='$stylevar[cellspacing]' border='0' width='100%' height='30%' align='center'>
<!-- body -->
<tr align='center'>
<td class='alt1'>
<iframe width='100%' height='$vboptions[fcheight]' src='chat/flashchat.php'></iframe>
</td>
<!-- end body -->
</tr>
<tr align='center'>
<td class='thead'><div class="smallfont">Flashchat Integration by Paul Marsden </div></td>
</tr>
</table>

Putting this code at the end of Navbar just works :)

[Strafe]

Looks like this integration works smoothly.

Just a question though. Is there any way for the forum skin to be integrated to FlashChat's interface so that it will actually look like part of the site?

[betterman]

Hi Paul. I am running the latest flashchat with your plugin. Thanks!!!

I recently switched to PHP socket server. Now, it seems that users have to log on again when entering the chat. Is this normal?

[Paul M]

Yes, that's normal.

Automatic login is not supported in Socket Server mode.

[jugbugs]

I am not sure what the bold part means in the installation file...

Step 1.

Install Flashchat, tick the option to integrate with a CMS (on the first page where file permissions are checked)

On the CMS page choose the vBulletin 3.6 option.

* remember to remove install.php & the install_files folder when you have done *

Does this Mod require the use of another Mod?

If so which one?

Oh and what does CMS mean? :/

[Paul M]

I am not sure what the bold part means in the installation file...

Does this Mod require the use of another Mod?

If so which one?

Oh and what does CMS mean? :/
This mod is Flashchat Integration for vB 3.6 - therefore it requires Flashchat.

CMS is Content Management System - a generic term which in this case means vbulletin.

[CBrown]

Here's an odd one. I just upgraded my flashchat, and the newer integration file. Now all of a sudden I have members that can no longer log in, but others that can.

I've done everything from scratch to cover my butt... I delete the flashchat db tables, and installed from scratch. 4.7.6 I believe is the newest version now. I have this integration module uploaded....

Here's the skinny. The users that can NOT log in under their username. If I give them a new username, and password.. somy dummy account to try. They can get in.

I'm stumped.

Sounds like a cookie issue to me, but then I try to delete the cookies.... nothing new happens.

Anyone have any idea? I'm stuck, and don't know where to go.
I would also like to know where to delete the flash preferences that store the information like what color my background should be, etc... but I haven't a clue.

Thanks in advance!

CB

[Paul M]

Do you have the vb CMS file specified in flashchat's config.php file.

[CBrown]

Found the problem last night, and didn't post that I got it.

Yeah.. the config.php file. I have some members under a different membergroup, and since it was not listed as a group that could gain access in the config.php file as a "user" then they could not log in, and the error message was just "your password or username is invalid".

I'm regretfully a PERL coder, and not php... But it seems that one should have users automatically default to anyone BUT those in the banned group, coppa, etc...

That would solve this issue. Or maybe toss that in the installation file for idiots like me :)

One day I'll learn PHP and how to code for this script. I have a lot to give back to the community... just don't know how yet. I've got this cool youtube clone code I wrote in perl. Someday I'll port it over and give back to the community.

CB

[Paul M]

The default is no access, I see no logical reason to change that.

[Spika]

Hello, works on 3.6.3?

Thanks

[adwade]

Hello, works on 3.6.3?

Thanks

Yes!

[Necrosaro420]

Is there any way to add an option to show the number of people in the chatroom before they enter? Say down by the "Whos Online" or something?

[bigsbydapicka]

Nevermind....Installed!!! :cool:


I've installed Flashchat in my 3.6.3 site and it's working fine but I cannot find any admin panel anywhere??? What am I missing?

Brian

[Maksa]

hi

i am using vB Version: 3.6.3 with latest flash chat software.

i tried to use Flashchat Intefration for VB3.6 but it's not working.

i can't see any "Chat" button on my menu in homepage. when i got to www.mysitename.com/chat/ it's asking me to enter user and pass but when i use my homepage it's auto save then why it's not working in chat?

my url: www.maksazone.com (http://www.maksazone.com)

how to make flash chat button on menu ?

* Authorised members are automatically logged in.

* Flashchat can now be displayed inside a 'standard' vb Page (i.e. not full screen).

??? how to do that? nothing working with me :(

help me soon please

[blogtorank]

Thanks Paul!

Great hack and greatly appreciated!

[Maksa]

hi

i am using vB Version: 3.6.3 with latest flash chat software.

i tried to use Flashchat Intefration for VB3.6 but it's not working.

i can't see any "Chat" button on my menu in homepage. when i got to www.mysitename.com/chat/ it's asking me to enter user and pass but when i use my homepage it's auto save then why it's not working in chat?

my url: www.maksazone.com

how to make flash chat button on menu ?

* Authorised members are automatically logged in.

* Flashchat can now be displayed inside a 'standard' vb Page (i.e. not full screen).

??? how to do that? nothing working with me

help me soon please

please help me :(

[Paul M]

Status: Not Installed
You are not showing has having this installed.

[Maksa]

i installed it working fine now :)

but one more question

* For Flashchat inside a vb page you need to link to .../misc.php?do=flashchat


how to link www.sitename.com.../misc.php?do=flashchat

in MENU??

[Paul M]

What Menu ?

[Raydar]

Hi,

I am looking for a Who's Online In Chat addon for flash chat 4.7 upwards that is compatible with VB 3.6.

I had the earlier version for 3.5 but I coudn't log out of flashchat for some reason. So I uninstalled it and reinstalled flash chat. I'm not sure what caused the problem. I thought maybe it was because I was using the 3.5 hack on a 3.6 board.

This integration pluggin seems to do more than just WOL though. Are there any screenshots that we can look at to see what this hack looks like please?

Thanks

Reg

[Maksa]

What Menu ?

i mean to say top LINKS MENU.

eg: User CP FAQ Members List Calendar Arcade New Posts Search Quick Links Log Out

how to add Chat Button there?

[adwade]

...Are there any screenshots that we can look at to see what this hack looks like please?


Here's what the control panel is, as well as what my indicator currently looks like...

EDIT: Oops, wrong thread! Deleting screen prints. Sorry Paul.

[Raydar]

Hi Adwade,

Thanks for the reply.

So I take it that this hack simply gives us control of Flash Chat from the VB control panel plus a WOL feature?

I was thinking that it opened up the flash chat in vbulletin window.

Cheers

Reg

[Paul M]

I was thinking that it opened up the flash chat in vbulletin window. It does.

Adwade has mistakenly posted screenshots of the 'Who is Chatting' modification.

[santia]

hi

can i see the shape of this flash chat?:cross-eyed:

can i view the interface of this flash chat ?

[aslan]

I have 2 questions. (stupid ones)
-I've installed that I couldn't understand the different, nothing has been changed. First, I've installed from tifat the flashchat than this add-on but before instaling this one chat was same. What I've done worng?
-Can I change the background of FlashChat? But not for me, I mean I know everbody can arrange own color etc but can I download new backgorund for FlashChat?

(I'm using vbulletin 3.6.3 and I've installed everything in proper way.)

[goga123]

HI THERE I UPLOAD FLASHCHAT
BUT NOW NOTHING IS OPENING
I GET ERROR MSG LIKE THIS

Warning: main(inc/smartyinit.php) [function.main]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory in /home/.liberty/merapind/mera-pind.com/forums/index.php on line 4

Fatal error: main() [function.require]: Failed opening required 'inc/smartyinit.php' (include_path='.:/usr/local/lib/php') in /home/.liberty/merapind/mera-pind.com/forums/index.php on line 4

[Paul M]

Sorry, but I am not Flashchat support.

Finally, I am not Tufat.com (http://www.tufat.com) nor anything to do with the Flashchat (http://www.tufat.com/s_flash_chat_chatroom.htm) product - if you have questions about Flashchat in general, their forums are here (http://www.tufat.com/forum/index.php).

If you have broken your forum then all I can suggest is you delete flashchat and re-upload your vb files.

[goga123]

hi there i bought the flash chat scripit
i upload in my server by using smart ftp

but now wht i have to do
for intergate they said just open in web browser

i did www.mera-pind.com/chat/install.php
wht it showing error msg

paul can u help me

[Paul M]

No, I can't help you, please read the post above yours. I am not Flashchat support.

[rknight111]

Im installing this on my forum and I have a few questions:

It says I have to Install to forum root folder same as usercp.php. I installed there using WS_ftp to the Now when I go into my forum folder I have another folder chat then I have to open that and that has all the install files and php files associated with Flashchat. Is that where they should be as the instructions say to put them with the usercp.php file???


How I set up WS_FTP

Files
SRC
CHAT
JAVA SOCKET
INSTALL.txt
DOCUMENTATION
ADDENDA.txt

TO
/public_html/forum

and I did upload to server

Now im in server

(file folder) forum

Click on that

(file folder) admincp
(file fol) archive
(file fol) chat
(file fol) client script
and a bunch more
then
the forum .txt and .php folders which also contains usercp.php

Is that where all the files should be??

RON

[rknight111]

Its working off what I was doing above.

And I installed the other add-on, Who is using Flashchat

They are both great hacks, thanks

Is there a way of asking a user to come in to chat??

RON

[KingPin6]

when I try to login after installing this hack I get
"incorrect user name or password",

VB : 3.6.4(manual from 3.6.2)
Fchat : 4.77
Php 5.1.6 with GD etc.
Mysql : 4.x
Apache : 1.3

sorry if the info above is too little or too much just want to be thorough. I went back to standard interface (not through the misc.php) and I still get the error. I asked a few users to check the system ad they cannot login either. I made sure all user groups were accounted for in the cms file, and I checked with multiple users from different user groups none could login. any help appreciated.

[Paul M]

At the very least I need a link to your site, also, please read the support note in the main post.

[rknight111]

Is there a hack for a paging system to get a user to chat??

[rknight111]

The users are leaving this system, and there name is still in the chatroom, is there somthing I have not done correctly. I have the chatroom opening up in a new window, may that have somthing do with it..

[Paul M]

They are not logging out correctly, but just closing their browser (and have pop-ups blocked, preventing the alternative logout code running).

[NeitherSparky]

They are not logging out correctly, but just closing their browser (and have pop-ups blocked, preventing the alternative logout code running).

Ah, I was wondering! :P

[keithsan]

I upgraded to 3.6.4
flashchat is up and working as usual (not upgraded)

I'm installing a newskin that did not adapt the flaschat button in the navbar.
(i want this to be my default skin)

anyone have a quick link or opinion on best way to do this, flashchat is mainly used m-f not weekends. so i have a little time in the next 2 days. TIA.

[crashtd]

i've got extra usergroups, how do i modify the CMS to allow them access? (they're getting the wrong login error message when they try to access the chatroom).

[crashtd]

nevermind, brainfart...

great hack Paul, thanks for all the hard work.

[fxs158]

I installed this hack, working great. I have a couple qustions, is there a way to remove the default chat/index.php I would like to use strictly the integrated chat.

Also I am aware that you did not write the flaschat software but maybe someone can answer this question. I am concerned that if someone not logged in tries to log in, they could use a dictionary attack since I do not think this software stops someone from multiple log in attempts like vbulletin does. Any way around this?

[Paul M]

I would imagine you could just delete the chat/index.php if you want.

AFAIK, There is no way to stop someone attempting a dictionary attack via an integrated Flashchat installation other than using passwords that are not found in a dictionary - it has no limiting/lockout code like vb itself.

[fxs158]

I would imagine you could just delete the chat/index.php if you want.

AFAIK, There is no way to stop someone attempting a dictionary attack via an integrated Flashchat installation other than using passwords that are not found in a dictionary - it has no limiting/lockout code like vb itself.


Thanks for the prompt reply!

[category]

is it ok if flashchat in a differnt database?

[Paul M]

No, that won't work.

[Greek Wizard]

Paul, I know this is not the right place to ask, but do you use, or recommend the SpeedChat addon?

I have to make a decision in a few days regarding either keeping or removing the Flashchat, and would appreciate the advice of if I should try that first before getting rid of it

[Paul M]

I have no idea what that is.

[Parture]

Just installed. Where is the admin functions for flashchat?

[Paul M]

Flashchat's admin is in ...../chat/admin/

[Parture]

Paul,

I get a white screen. I reinstalled twice. Same problem.

http://biblocality.com/forums/misc.php?do=flashchat

[Paul M]

Seems fine to me.

[Parture]

Paul,

Ya the chat works fine, but I get a blank screen for /chat/admin

[Paul M]

I don't see what that has to do with the link you posted then ?

For support on Flashchat functionality you need to visit the Tufat forums.

[Parture]

Paul, you gave the link yourself...../chat/admin/ then I gave you the full address in a followup post.

So as it stands I have no admin functions. The admin functions work maybe if flashchat is not integrated with vBulletin so I think the problem has something to do with your integration with vBulletin.

I remember seeing the chat/admin functions but prior to vBulletin integration.

[Paul M]

Make sure you have error display turned on for php, I would guess you are getting an error, but it's not being displayed.

[Parture]

I changed error reports to "True" and it is still blank. I thought too that the CMS was suppose to be in the User CP because tufat says use the User CP of the bulletin board system you are integrating, and do not use the /chat/admin, but Paul, you said to use the chat/admin. Am I missing something?

My config says,

//your CMS system
'CMSsystem' => 'vbulletin36CMS',// defaultCMS - default CMS, blank - stateless CMS

That is exactly what I get is a "blank stateless CMS" admin screen.

Also, you know when you install flashchat and it says to make certain directories and files writeable, and then after installing to turn them back to non-writeable, but leave two of them as they were after install. Well I did that.

[Parture]

Tufat's instructions read, "Once logged in to the admin interface, it's fairly self-explanatory. Please note that PHP session support must be enabled to use the admin interface. If you're having difficulty logging in, but you're able to use FlashChat just fine, then you probably have some bug in your PHP session support. A quick hack to get around the login is to add 3 lines of code to the top of the file, after the include_once line, like this:

$_SESSION['userid'] = 1;
include( 'index.php' );
exit;

1) What is session support and how do I ensure PHP session support is enabled to use the admin interface?
2) I am able to use FlashChat just fine, but can't login to admin. I tried to use these instructions, but it just caused an error.
3) Why is there not a FlashChat admin in the User CP?

Tufat says, "As stated before, if you are using a CMS or Bulletin Board, you should use your CMS login. For example, on tufat I am using FlashChat integrated with phpBB. I would login using my phpBB administrator login. To manage users, I would actually use the phpBB administration interface, however, NOT FlashChat's admin interface.

I did the basic install twice the exact same way. What gives?

[Paul M]

Also, you know when you install flashchat and it says to make certain directories and files writeable, and then after installing to turn them back to non-writeable, but leave two of them as they were after install. Well I did that.Which two ? 'templates_c' must be writable for the admin area to work.

[Parture]

Step 1 of flaschat install says keep /appdata/appTime.text and /uploaddir writeable after install, but change back all the other files that were changed to their original settings to non-writable for users and groups (that included templates_c).

By the way, the bot doesn't work. I entered /addbot Alice which added Alice, but then I typed /startbot Alice and it said there is no Alice.

[Parture]

Paul, do I make template_c writeable for both group and other or just other?

The admin panel shows up now by making it writable? I love my intuition. I knew it had something to do with writeable stuff. But, when I login now I get a white screen! But when I make chmod "other" writeable then I can see then some of the admin panel functions work. But it says to use the integration admin instead for some of its features such as "Chats", but there is no vBulleting admin in User CP is there?

Paul, you can see all the various things you have to chmod to writeable on the first screen you see of Install before actually starting the install.

Are there any of those other files I reverted back to their original chmod settings that need to be writable also? for bots or whatever.

I still have the same bot problem not recognizing the user when I type /startbot Alice

[Parture]

In Admin, for Chats and Users it says,

This option is not available when FlashChat is integrated with a custom CMS (content management system).
Please use the user administration tools which come with your system to add, edit, or remove users.

[Paul M]

Sorry, but these are all questions relating to Flashchat functionality, not vbulletin integration. You need to be asking them at Tufat. I only happen to know about templates_c because it's not writable on my test forum atm. I don't even install the bots so I have no idea what folders they need/use.

[Parture]

Thanks Paul. You at least got it so I was able to login to /chat/admin when all I got was a blank screen before due to templates_c needing to be chmod, writeable for "groups" and "other". My mission now is to find out how to get "Chats" and "Users" options in Admin to work for Flashchat and vBulletin. Maybe I have to make one of the files writeable. I don't know.

[Parture]

Will there be an integration with vBulletin so admin obtions are in the User CP? I think people really would like that, but that sounds like a lot of work.

[Paul M]

Will there be an integration with vBulletin so admin obtions are in the User CP? Not from me there won't. Once you are past the initial set-up I never find the need to use it, I haven't logged into our live Flashchat admin for months.

[Parture]

I see your point.

By the way are you able to use the functions of "Chats" and "Users" in Admin? What do they do? And would need to be done to activate them, because it says you can't access them due to the integration with CMS, in this case vBulletin.

[Paul M]

I can't remember what 'chats' does - users does nothing when Flashchat is integrated because Flashchat doesn't have it's own users in that mode, it's simply linked to the forums users instead, so obviously you use the forum software to administer them.

[Parture]

Thanks Paul.

[msorin]

Installed it but do not see a link to FlashChat in my vb admin. Chat works fine just no way to access the chat admin via the vb admincp. How do I fix this?

[Paul M]

There is nothing to fix, this does not add any links to the ACP.

[FFW]

Paul, How could I get this to work with the AJAX skin? The AJAX version is located at /forums/chat/ajax/index.php rather than /forums/chat/flashchat.php.

[Paul M]

Sorry, no idea, I don't know anything about the AJAX skin.

[Greek Wizard]

Paul, I have ungraded this, but instead of over wrtting everything, i simply uninstalled it, deleted the database tables for the flashchat, deleted the flashchat files, uploaded new files, installed 4.7.7 and then installed your hack.

Everything works fine so far, but I noticed that your version on the actual Flashchat room did not change for me.

Product management says 3.08, but the room says 3.07 with your copyright.

1) i want to make sure it's the newest version
2) Did you (or I) miss something that was supposed to be changed?

In your xml I found this:

}]]></phpcode>
</plugin>
<plugin active="1" executionorder="5">
<title>FlashChat Integration (4)</title>
<hookname>misc_start</hookname>
<phpcode><![CDATA[$version = '3.07';

Should that be 3.08 maybe?

[Paul M]

........ Should that be 3.08 maybe?
Yes it should, I forgot to change that when I updated it, I've done it now.

[smoknz28]

Upgraded to 3.08 like a champ.

Thanks Paul! ;)

[joeysdad]

Works like a charm on 3.64, also if you incorporate it within I-frames you can have as a forum.. like this..

[rknight111]

Is there a way to make a left side menu with the flashchat info instead of it at the footer. What coding would I change??

RON

[Paul M]

You would need to edit various templates.

[Quantnet]

Paul, installed this on 3.6.4 with Flashchat 4.7.7.
Worked great. Thanks for the wonderful mod.

1) I have the chat open as a page in VB. What do i have to edit so that the chat window use the same skin/style as the default forum style ?
2) How can i show user's avatar or profile pic when they log in the chat ?

3) Can i create a public chatroom inside FC and let the unregistered, guests in that room only without signup for an account on our forum ?
This would be a nice feature since we have monthly chat with guests and I don't want to force them to sign up. I have installed FC on some part of the site as a stateless chat and no login needed but i want to incorporate one FC installation.

Many thanks. Your mod is top notch.

[Paul M]

1. If you mean Flashchat itself then you would need to edit various FlashChat files - I cannot help you with that, you need to visit the Tufat forums.

2. If you mean within FlashChat , you cannot.

3. You cannot do that - integration with any forum software such as vBulletin (a "CMS" in FlashChat talk) prevents guest logins, that's the point of integration.

[MotMann]

Any Screens to see?

[Paul M]

Nope.

[big dan]

Installed. Thanks Paul excellent and easy to use product. :)

[optrex]

I have a question please.

I would like to be able to integrate with my vb database for members login, but have the chat files (and hence mysql load) on a different database.

Is this possible and how would I do it?

[Paul M]

Not possible without customised code (even then it would be a pain). If you want to integrate then you need the use the same database.

[Shanj]

Paul I sent you a PM on flashchat so it's up to you how you answer. If you reply to the PM I'll copy the answer here as I know other users are interested having read through a lot of posts here and at tufat.

Please note this is about restricting access but passwords are not the solution. I teach classes for teens: some will delight in handing around a password! so they can gatecrash each others' classes (and disrupt them).
So I need to restrict access to at least some rooms to the students who are members of a class / usergroup.

I need to have at least three rooms (but would like more) where only certain members can go to each room. I have similar access to their own forums, via usergroup on vb, and access permissions were a major reason for choosing vb.

It would be great to config the flashchat integrate mod to carry over the same usergroups as I have on vb. That would be heaven! so a user with e.g. B usergroup can then be allocated access to their own B room, C usergroup can be given access to their own C room etc.

Failing that as I have a small community I could do the flashchat access manually so each room gets a list of its users/
OR each user is allocated one (or more?) of the private rooms.

Thanks for a lovely mod. I think it's a tribute to a great mod that it raises expectations so we want more!

[Paul M]

What you want is not really possible - it would require code alterations to the CMS file, the default Flashchat php files and the actual Flash code.

[Shanj]

Staff rooms are already possible - in the flashchat rooms area you create a room that is Permanant and Private - that room is then visible only to moderators and administrators.

Paul surely this could be expanded to more than one room with different sets of users for each room?

Couldn't we create a type of (fake) moderator that had all other mod privileges disabled except room access to the specific room this group of (fake mod) users is to access?
Just a thought as a workaround. I thought something like that might be possible when I saw the list of user types in the code. Where does that list of types derive from? The vb database?
Or could I edit it to make extra numbered users that could be made to match a room ID?

Thing is vb users often choose vb because we like the permissions system so it's a big thing to have it all stripped away. A bit of basic privacy would be so great.

[Shanj]

What you want is not really possible - it would require code alterations to the CMS file, the default Flashchat php files and the actual Flash code.

OK. Fine. How much?

[Paul M]

Paul surely this could be expanded to more than one room with different sets of users for each room?Not without major code changes.

Thing is vb users often choose vb because we like the permissions system so it's a big thing to have it all stripped away. A bit of basic privacy would be so great.Flashchat is not part of vbulletin, it only has a very basic permissions setup (users, mods, admins) - room security is passwords only.

OK. Fine. How much?It doesn't work like that. I don't do custom work anymore (and even if I did, I don't do Flash programming) :cool:

[tandy]

Just a simple question, where and how do you manage usergroup?

[Paul M]

Top of the [vbulletin] CMS file.

[TheComputerGuy]

Paul,

I installed this hack, but the automatic login of members are not working. Is there anything that I should look at in the cms file?

[Quantnet]

When you have flaschat embedded in your forum window (not open a new window), Search and Quicklink dropout menus got clipped at the top of the chat window.

Any fix on how to get fully open dropout menu while chat is open ?

[Paul M]

Nope, no one has found a way to stop that.

[<MG>CP]

Silly question. I bought and installed FlashChat today, it is working fine. Is there a reason I need to use this hack for anything?

[Smitty]

Just if you want it integrated with vBulletin so members don't need a separate user name and password, have to login separately, and things like that.

[Paul M]

Silly question. I bought and installed FlashChat today, it is working fine. Is there a reason I need to use this hack for anything?Read the main post.

[djjeffa]

Paul first I would like to thank you for this hack
Second I have A problem maybe you could help me with.
I installed the flach chat first and it worked i was able to log in manually with my user name and pass now I installed the hack and its not working
I checked all of the following twice
I edit the CMS file to give all the proper groups permission to use the chat.
Im using vb 3.6.4 vb and 4.7.7 flash chat.
I installed Flashchat in your forum root folder.
And i used your latest version of the CMS file.

but no mater wich way I go to the flash chat it ask me to log in and when i try it says incorect user name or password.
any I deal what the problem could be? I would asume the flash chat is installed properly cause i was able to log in as an admin befor i installed the hack.

[Paul M]

Doesn't sound like it was working ok to start with - otherwise you would not get a login screen, you would log in automatically.

In the Flashchat config.php, what do you have in the CMSsystem setting.

[djjeffa]

Doesn't sound like it was working ok to start with - otherwise you would not get a login screen, you would log in automatically.

In the Flashchat config.php, what do you have in the CMSsystem setting.
what i ment is when i installed just flash chat i could log in using my info after i did the hack i couldent lol


//your CMS system
'CMSsystem' => '',// defaultCMS - default CMS, blank - stateless CMS

thanks again paul im sure you have enought dummies braking your %3&@

[Paul M]

It should be this ;

'CMSsystem' => 'vbulletin36CMS',

[djjeffa]

It should be this ;

'CMSsystem' => 'vbulletin36CMS',


thank paul
you have a donate address for pp?

[Paul M]

I believe "vbhacks at marsden-family.com" works.

[<MG>CP]

Thats ok, were removing FlashChat. Slow to no responses on programs main website forum and our CMS is saying that it has vulnerabilities, plus this:

http://securitydot.net/xpl/exploits/vulnerabilities/articles/1420/exploit.html

Seems too risky for me :(

Read the main post.

[djjeffa]

Thats ok, were removing FlashChat. Slow to no responses on programs main website forum and our CMS is saying that it has vulnerabilities, plus this:

http://securitydot.net/xpl/exploits/vulnerabilities/articles/1420/exploit.html

Seems too risky for me :(
I found this in another thread

That's an old and well known exploit (the aedating CMS files).

It has nothing to do with vb integration, and was fixed almost three months ago in Flashchat version 4.6.2.

Also, it can only be used if you have register globals enabled in php, which is another well known security issue that your host should fix.

[Paul M]

Seems too risky for me :(Well it makes no difference to me, Flashchat isn't mine, but you really should make the effort to read what you link to. :cool:

That exploit is ancient, the date is in the title, as is the fact it was for versions < 4.5.7 (the current version is 4.7.7)

2006-09-04 FlashChat <= 4.5.7 (aedating4CMS.php) Remote File Include Vulnerability

(and although it's not mentioned in that post, it was only exploitable if you a) left all the CMS files on the server and b) you had "register globals" enabled in php. The latter of those is a security risk in php itself).

[murekhalir]

What does this mod do ? When I tried it out, it did nothing for me.

I may be installing it wrong, will try again, but unclear what it is suppose to do.

[djjeffa]

What does this mod do ? When I tried it out, it did nothing for me.

I may be installing it wrong, will try again, but unclear what it is suppose to do.
I would say the main thing is it logs you in automaticly when you go to the chat room.

[Paul M]

Please read the first post, it tells you what this adds.

[mikoo]

hi,

unfortunately I cannot find an explanation für vbulletin 3.6.4 how to produce a link in the navbar at the top. Can anyone help?

many thanks in advance

mikoo

[djjeffa]

hi,

unfortunately I cannot find an explanation f?r vbulletin 3.6.4 how to produce a link in the navbar at the top. Can anyone help?

many thanks in advance

mikoo

well i would go edit the navbar and put somthing like this in there
<td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="/vb/misc.php?do=flashchat">Chat</a></td>
Note: My site is in a folder called vb if yours is named forum you would put it wher is says vb if its not in a folder just put /misc.php.......

hope this helps

[Paul M]

Unless you have a specific reason to, then just use misc.php (not any foldernames or slashes)

<td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="misc.php?do=flashchat">Chat</a></td>

[bulbasnore]

So, a few min after I clicked install, someone tried to use the misc.php?do=flashchat. I hadn't done anything to add it to a template. Did that come from the WOL display?

[Paul M]

Possibly, but more likely from this ;

* The plugin will automatically add a link to Flashchat in your Quick Links (may fail if you have customised templates).

[pgb]

Excellent mod... thanks for the hard work!

Is there an easy way to hide the FlashChat quick link from everyone but moderators?

I've managed to block them from being able to chat, but they can still see the link to the chat client.

Thanks in advance for your help.

[Paul M]

Yes, just import the product xml.

[PyroChixRock]

I've installed this and now for some reason the actual chat window is wider. seems like there is a lot of extra space after the name of a room in the room drop down. any idea where to look to fix this?

thanks again for the mod, it did what i wanted! :D

[Paul M]

Sorry, I don't know - you're best asking questions about Flashchat itself on the Tufat forums.

[PyroChixRock]

hmm...so none of the files in this mod change any size options? how could it have changed it then? i'll post if i find out...i'm digging around. thanks again!

[PyroChixRock]

hey btw, that's only happening in IE, no other browser I tested. Done diggin on that heh, the IE users can have a wider window! lol

thanks again.

[pgb]

Is there an easy way to hide the FlashChat quick link from everyone but moderators?

I've managed to block them from being able to chat, but they can still see the link to the chat client.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Yes, just import the product xml.

I've done that, but the link is still visible to registered users. I would like it to be ONLY visible by moderators.

Any ideas? Am I missing something?

[PyroChixRock]

Sorry, I don't know - you're best asking questions about Flashchat itself on the Tufat forums.



ok so call me ocd, i had to figure it out.

the mod changed it to call to $fcpath which, on my forum is

http://www.thegldg.com/forum/misc.php?do=flashchat

instead of

http://www.thegldg.com/forum/chat/flashchat.php

hope that helps...

[baktabul]

Flashchat Integration for vB 3.6

I Just Download the this İntegration To My vbulletin 3.6.4 Board, I Just Want to Know if This Flashchat script İs Free Or Not ?

because I visited the tufat.com forum and Saw that it is not free script. I Will very HAppy if You Give some exstra information.

thanks

[Paul M]

As per my PM reply, Flashchat costs $5.

[baktabul]

I Bought And installed, And I paid 5 Usd For Your Replay :))))
But I Have one more question :)
there is a folder which named (src) I Didn't Upload This Folder

is this necessary for flashchat integration for vbulletin.
Thanks..

[parabat]

Please kick my butt if this post does not belong here.
I have read and re-read the flashchat inline/embedded sample documentation and I'm still confused. :confused:
Can anyone assist me with putting my chat into my forum style and not into a new window? I don't want to use iframes as it could cause issues with some users.
Please understand that I'm a rookie php guy, so please speak slowly and in basic english :D

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

-parabat

[Paul M]

This already does it ;

* For Flashchat inside a vBulletin page you need to link to .../misc.php?do=flashchat
However, it uses iframes - i'm not aware of anyone finding them a problem.

[baktabul]

there is a folder which named (src) I Didn't Upload This Folder

is this necessary for flashchat integration for vbulletin.

Because I Don't see Anything who Chats İn the flashchat room ..

[Paul M]

src is not required by Flashchat or this mod.

Who is chatting is not part of this mod, it's a seperate addon.

[Ryloth]

Ok I installed flashchat and this integration, but when I open up the chat it is taking up the full screen. My header, navbar, and footer are not there.

I checked the flashchat template and $headinclude, $header, $navbar, and $footer are all in the script.

Help?

[Paul M]

please read the notes, repeated in post #412

[parabat]

This already does it ;
* For Flashchat inside a vBulletin page you need to link to .../misc.php?do=flashchat
However, it uses iframes - i'm not aware of anyone finding them a problem.

Thanx Paul. Will give it a go.

-parabat

[TheFrienzNet]

Thanks, I'll use that.

[Ekshi]

thank you man nice

[Zagis]

Hi,

Everything works fine with firefox but with ie you have to login to flashchat again, even if you're in the forum. Is it something that I'm doing wrong?

Thanks

[DanCan]

Works like a charm. thanks.

However, I have a problem, everytime I make changes in the config.php file, I (nor any other member) cannot enter the chatroom. I basically have to delete the flashchat tables in mysql admin and install again...???

[Zagis]

Everything works fine with firefox but with ie you have to login to flashchat again, even if you're in the forum. Is it something that I'm doing wrong?Problem solved after reimporting Flashchat-vb-integration.xml

Tnks

[Greek76]

how would I go about changing the navbar link I created chat/flashchat.php to the quick links flash chat link which brings the chat in the room? The quick links link flash chat is like this forum/misc.php?do=flashchat When I add this one it brings you to blank page but when I add the first code it brings you to the chat on an outside link. Thanks

[Paul M]

I don't understand what you mean by an "outside link".

Without seeing your site it's impossible to say, but generally you would just link to this ;

misc.php?do=flashchat

[TheFrienzNet]

Hmph..

Error 01 - Please consult you system administrator.

[Greek76]

I don't understand what you mean by an "outside link".

Without seeing your site it's impossible to say, but generally you would just link to this ;


Its simple really when I first installed flash chat last month I made a custom link in the navbar but that link brought the flash chat on a seperate window. Now when I installed your mod integration in the quick links link it brings the chat in the same window with the forum background included and that is how I want my custom chat link on the navbar to work.... Here is my site (GreekRealm.com/forum). You will see the chat button on the navbar.

[Paul M]

Hmph..

Error 01 - Please consult you system administrator.What were you doing to get that - the only real way to get that message is by trying to run the CMS file directly, outside of flashchat, it's basically an anti hacking message.

Its simple really when I first installed flash chat last month I made a custom link in the navbar but that link brought the flash chat on a seperate window. Now when I installed your mod integration in the quick links link it brings the chat in the same window with the forum background included and that is how I want my custom chat link on the navbar to work.... Here is my site (GreekRealm.com/forum). You will see the chat button on the navbar.Then what I posted (#424) should be correct.

[rweber93]

I have a user that is currently banned and I'm not sure how that happened but I'm trying to unban the user but can't find how to unban the user. HELP!

[TheFrienzNet]

Sorry for being a total idiot, but what to do exactly if we cannot run it directly? Yes, I imported the product.

[Paul M]

You run Flashchat.

You do have Flashchat installed ?

[jgommel]

I too am having an issue with integrating Flashchat into VB. I had it working a few weeks ago, but now all of the sudden, /misc.php?do=flashchat takes me to a page with following error message: "Invalid Page Specified" I have Flashchat v4.77 with the latest version of your Integration plugin. If I just type the URL with /vb/chat/flashchat.php, Flaschat opens in it's own window. Any Ideas?

Here's a link to my site if you need it: http://www.neosmut.com You can access Flashchat from the link in the left menu bar. You'll see the yellow *NEW* text next to the link.

Thanks,

[Paul M]

You have installed something that has broken misc.php - even your smilies are not displayed ;

http://www.neosmut.com/vb/misc.php?do=showsmilies

[jgommel]

You have installed something that has broken misc.php - even your smilies are not displayed ;

http://www.neosmut.com/vb/misc.php?do=showsmilies

I figured it out -- I used BBEDIT to compare a fresh misc.php from the one on my server and found that I had added:

<?php

define('VBA_PORTAL', true);
define('VBA_PAGE', 'include2');

to the top of the misc.php on the server. The 'include2' no londer exists as a table in vBadvanced CMPS.

All fixed.

[trigon]

this hack works very well, thanks for this, but i have (maybe a dump) question.
I edited the vbulletin36CMS.php for my usergroups, but dont edit the ../chat/inc/config.php
and ../chat/inc/langs/en.php . In the readme its written that this steps are optional, but i really dont know if i need this steps.

[Paul M]

Optional means exactly that, you don't need them for this to work.

[TheFrienzNet]

You run Flashchat.

You do have Flashchat installed ?

Err.. is Flashchat a separate software?

*Edit*

It's a separate software and we must buy it, right?

[TheFrienzNet]

Okay so I have the flashchat and it's working perfectly! Thank you Paul!

*Edit*

One question, are bots programmed or we have to program them ourselves? Also, whenever I go to Bots section and I click on "Add new bot" a download window pop ups with bot.php to download.

[Paul M]

Sorry, I cannot answer questions on Flashchat functionality - the link to their forums is in the main post. :)

[Reflect]

sorry if this has been asked before

but the link to quicklinks point to - http://www.mydomain.net/misc.php?do=flashchat
when it should point to - http://www.mydomain.net/forum/misc.php?do=flashchat

is there anyway to change it?

[AzzidReign]

Thanks for this great addon!!! Works perfectly!

[HPIA]

First of all, fantastic! hack. Installed!

But here is my problem. I have some usergroups saying that they are banned. What exactly do I do to allow like 6 different usergroups in? I have admins, junior admins, mods, junior mods, senior members, and members. Please help!

Edit: It works for members and root admins and I think senior mods...

[Paul M]

But here is my problem. I have some usergroups saying that they are banned. What exactly do I do to allow like 6 different usergroups in?

As the notes say ;

* If you use non standard usergroups you will need to edit the CMS file to give them permission to use the chat.

[HPIA]

Ok, my apologies, I am not a guy who is familiar with coding. I know very little. How do I edit usergroup definitions? Im in the vbulletin36cms file, where do I edit the usergroup definitions?

Edit: I think I found it and it is at the bottom of the file. I set the usergroups how I want them to be ( 6,19 ) for admins, as an example. But now it doesnt say they are banned, it just says they have entered an incorrect password or username at the login panel, even if they use the same one.

Please, please, can someone explain in lamens terms? :)

[Paul M]

They are at the top of the current CMS file (v3.05 and above) - if you have a file with them at the bottom then that's an old file, I suggest you upgrade it first.

[HPIA]

Ok, now I am catching on :lol:.

// Usergroup Definitions
$users = '2,10' ; // Usergroups allowed standard access to chat.
$moderators = '5,7' ; // Usergroups allowed access as chat moderators.
$administrators = '6,19' ; // Usergroups allowed access as chat administrators.
$banned = '1,8' ; // Usergroups banned from accessing the chat at any time.

I have it how I want it, but when I ask others if it works, they tell me what they get the "Incorrect username or password" page come up. Im going to try reinstalling it, maybe that'll up...

[spagman]

sorry if this has been asked before

but the link to quicklinks point to - http://www.mydomain.net/misc.php?do=flashchat
when it should point to - http://www.mydomain.net/forum/misc.php?do=flashchat

is there anyway to change it?

did u ever get this fixed? if so how?
Thanks!

[Paul M]

It cannot do that on a standard vbulletin page, this must be on external systems (like a CMS or Gallery).

[alexhirurg]

Can somebody help me ?
Installed and working ok, except admin page of flashchat ! :( :(
when i'm clicking on any link on admin page - it's just reloaded and nothin ;(

ps: how to add button for admin page to the vB admincp ?

FIXED. (just was wrong session save path in PHP config - programmers didn't set session.save_path property ;)

[DJFriar]

Is there anything to be aware of if just updating from a 3.07 install? I've set all my custom settings, will I need to redo them or? What would be the upgrade steps, just upload the new files and its good to go or ?

[Paul M]

If you have set any custom usergroups in the CMS file you will need to copy them into the new version, other than that, yes just upload the file, and import the product.

[TheFrienzNet]

After a matter of time, I decided to unistall this hack as it takes a lot of resources.

Thank you a lot though. It was great.

[Dawnf1]

Just installed this, no problems, it's looking great.
I'd like to know if there is anyway I can remove it from the Quicklinks menu.
I also want to know if there is a way I can only make it available at certain times, either by setting in advance, or by opening/closing the chat room as and when I want it? I suspect that last question is for someone at Flashchat forums though?
Thanks :)

[Paul M]

After a matter of time, I decided to unistall this hack as it takes a lot of resources.I can only assume you actually mean Flashchat, and not this modification, as this barely uses any 'resources'.



Version 3.50

This is a new release that adds direct usergroup integration - at the moment it is only tested on my own server - so it is provided in addition to the existing integration files. Assuming that no problems are found then this version will replace the current integration files. This version also adds extra options to the automatic link creation (for Q/Links, Navbar or Disable).

[AzzidReign]

Sounds like an awesome update! I'll have to do this later tonight or tomorrow! Thanks

[Wulfnoth]

Installed the new version and it works. Thanks! :D

[Dawnf1]

Thanks the new version did exactly what I needed!
:)

[Dr-net]

Hi Installed it works but the but non of registerd user can log in I tried to groups but nothing works any idea

[Paul M]

I don't really understand your post - you say it works, then you say it doesn't - and what does "I tried to groups" mean ?

[rwilkins108]

awesome update! quick question, if i'm upgrading, do i have to remove the changes to the user groups in the config.php file... basically, does the integration supercede the config file?

Thanks!

[Paul M]

What usergroups in config.php ?? there are none ....

[rwilkins108]

What usergroups in config.php ?? there are none ....

oh, stupid me, I was thinking about the cms file that we'd have to modify if we needed to change the usergroup ids...

[Paul M]

Not needed anymore (obviously) - just set each usergroups access level in the ACP usergroup manager. :)

[Quantnet]

updated. Works great.
Thanks Paul

On an unrelated note: i have some complaints from my users about the performance of Flashchat when many users are using the chat. So I'm looking for other more stable chat software.

Do you plan anything asides from Flashchat ?

[Paul M]

Just to be clear, Flashchat is not my software, I simply do the vb integration for it. I have no plans for any chat software.

[caracena]

Hi,

Can I add this addon even if I don't have a CMS?

Thanks un advanced,

Cesar

[Paul M]

CMS means vbulletin as far as Flashchat is concerned.

[sinistergaming]

when you click the link to flash chat it wants users to login.....
how do you fix it to where when you click the link it will log you in auto.... with the members name ?

[caracena]

when you click the link to flash chat it wants users to login.....
how do you fix it to where when you click the link it will log you in auto.... with the members name ?
Same question here. When testing on my localhost it did that but now, on live BB, it asks for the login information.

Thanks in advanced,

Cesar Aracena

[caracena]

Ok, I found it. What happened, is that I uploaded the brand new config.php file from my computer after I did the redirect edit. What you have to do instead, is download the config.php file from your your server and edit THAT one that has all the CMS integration.

If you've already destroyed the file, then edit the config.php from your local testing BB and upload that one. I did that and now I auto-login as an admin.

Cheers,

Cesar Aracena

[Paul M]

when you click the link to flash chat it wants users to login.....
how do you fix it to where when you click the link it will log you in auto.... with the members name ?Make sure that your CMS setting in the Flashchat config file is correct.

//your CMS system
'CMSsystem' => 'vbulletin36CMS',// default - default CMS, blank - stateless CMS
As above it should say 'vbulletin36CMS'.

[Paul M]

Version 3.51 has now been uploaded.

This has the Direct Usergroup Integration - usergroup permissions are now set in the ACP usergroup manager, not by editing the CMS file. Please read the main hack post for full details of what this modification adds.

[SCRIPT3R]

for upgrades, do we need to re-up the new included files and re-edit the config.php again as before... or can we just import the new product?

[Paul M]

You must upload the files and import the product. Nothing needs to be edited.

[Ted S]

Easy update. Thanks Paul!

[sinistergaming]

thanks it works like a charm

[Glynn58]

just installed flashchat & your hack paul

its working lovely but i can't find no section in usergroups for permissions

[Glynn58]

sorted paul , re-uploaded files & hey it works great

cheers

[RichieBoy67]

How secure is this?

My site was hacked through this flash chat so I removed it... I contacted the author of the chat and I was hoping he would help out with a fix and he just said it was the nature of the script.... Has anyone else had problems with security caused by the chat script?

Thanks

[Paul M]

How secure is this?

How secure is what, exactly ?

[zellvnn]

I can't log in again in my flashchat because the messages appear that i already stuck inside.......Could someone help me ?

It seems if i close my web browser and forgot to press the X ( log out ) button ?

I wont be able to log in again. " Another user is login with the same user name. Please try again".

.......weird......

[blogtorank]

How secure is this?

My site was hacked through this flash chat so I removed it... I contacted the author of the chat and I was hoping he would help out with a fix and he just said it was the nature of the script.... Has anyone else had problems with security caused by the chat script?

Thanks

It's not about the hacks it's about how secure your server is... Never a security issue here with flash on a *nix box using the proper set of rules in mod_security in reference to any kind of forum boards.. Paul's hack here is what you want to call bullet proof but there are always ways around it if there isn't a proper set of rules set up on your server...

Can't blame the hacks, you have to blame the security ;)

[blogtorank]

I can't log in again in my flashchat because the messages appear that i already stuck inside.......Could someone help me ?

It seems if i close my web browser and forgot to press the X ( log out ) button ?

I wont be able to log in again. " Another user is login with the same user name. Please try again".

.......weird......

Try clearing all of your cookies for one?

[Paul M]

That's a Flashchat issue.

[Konstantinos]

Can somebody help me ?
Installed and working ok, except admin page of flashchat ! :( :(
when i'm clicking on any link on admin page - it's just reloaded and nothin ;(



same here . i cant add/remove edit rooms. any link in FC admincp doesnt do anything

[SCRIPT3R]

i just verified today that my users are no longer be automatically logged into FlashChat after the most recent update. any suggestions?

[Paul M]

Not really, could be anyone of many things, there is no way I can tell from here - you have obviously broken or changed something.

[SCRIPT3R]

yea, i guess i was just curious if anyone else was having a similar problem. i'm going to uninstall everything and reinstall it again when i have time.

[NeitherSparky]

I shoulda said before...I installed the new xml file, didn't touch anything that was already set up, and everything worked fine. Very easy upgrade. :)

[Konstantinos]

Paul what about the non working FC admincp issue ?

[Paul M]

I cannot help you with Flashchat issues, the admin works fine for me.

[rs2000]

I have followed the instructions however when I click the link I just get a blank screen and nothing shows.

Any ideas what could cause this?

Well... i try to access sirect link - blank white screen

when i access via forum, it then it shows the forum, then where i assume the chat should be, a blank area

-

I reinstalled flashchat and it worked fine - so I think its a problem with your MOD?

[dcpaq2xx]

Paul,

In the installation instructions for version 3.51, what do step 3 and 4 that are optional actually do? Just trying to understand what they do so I know if i want them or not.

Thanks

Doug

[Paul M]

Step 4 is just a message change.

Step 3 means that clicking on Flashchat's logout should redirect you back to your forumhome.

[Konstantinos]

I cannot help you with Flashchat issues, the admin works fine for me.

when FC is installed as stand alone the FC admin cp works. with this mod it doesnt. with the vb 3.5 version it was also working

[Paul M]

Like I said - the admin works fine for me.

[dcpaq2xx]

Thanks Paul, appreciate it.

Doug

[wolf32]

I uploaded the "chat" and "includes" file to my server and then (stupid me) decided I didn't want this mod and deleted the files. However, I cannot access my site anymore via browser, all that shows up is a blank page. Can anyone tell me what I need to do to fix this? Thanks in advance.

Site: www.u-connex.com

[Paul M]

What else did you do besides uploading and then deleting the files ? Just uploading them, and then deleting them again, will have zero effect.

[wolf32]

What else did you do besides uploading and then deleting the files ? Just uploading them, and then deleting them again, will have zero effect.

Hhhmmm, I'm pretty new w/vB so I didn't alter anything in depth. I was trying to install Flashchat, (don't ask why I was downloading a mod w/out the Flashchat program first:o ) but in the process of installing Flashchat I came across this error: "Error 02 - vbulletin config file not loaded, check you have the correct path." I am assuming this is most likely the problem.

Have any ideas as to what I need to do? I checked the default "upload" folder vB gives you to upload to your server, but I couldn't find a "config" file. Thanks.

[Paul M]

Flashchat must be located inside your vbulletin folder (i.e. the same place as the includes folder) otherwise it won't work with vb.