Chat Modifications - Flashchat: Integration for vB 3.7 [Archive]

Paul M

01-02-2008, 10:00 PM

This modification is no longer available or supported.

Flashchat integration with vBulletin 3.7

Note: Flashchat Version 5.0.8 onwards now has the option for vbulletin 3.7 integration.

Note:
Standard Flashchat includes vBulletin integration as part of the Tufat supplied files. However, the standard integration does not include Direct Usergroup Integration or other extra's like the WOL Display & Flashchat on a vBulletin page. This Modification adds those features

Standard vB 3.7 integration features

* Authorised members are automatically logged in.
* Automatic login works even if a member has not ticked "remember me".
* All non authorised members are locked out (this and the above are based on usergroup membership).
* If enabled, Flashchat updates the users session location (displayed in various vBulletin online location displays such as WOL).
* Real ip detection when a proxy server is used (only if the proxy server passes on the details).
* Permanant, Private Rooms are loaded by Admins and Moderators (allows for Staff Rooms).

Extra's added by this modification

* Direct login to a room.
* The WOL will correctly display Flashchat as the location (not 'Unknown Location')
* Flashchat can be displayed embedded inside a 'standard' vBulletin Page (i.e. not full screen).
* Direct Usergroup Integration - a section is added to each usergroup in the ACP Usergroup Manager to set the Flashchat permissions for that group.
* The plugin will try to automatically add a link to Flashchat in your Quick Links or Navbar - this feature can be disabled if you wish.
* The automatic link can have a prefix path defined - useful if you use something like CMPS.
* You can define a usergroup to login as Flashchats "Spy" mode. (Version 3.7.002 onwards)

More notes:

* This integration is for Flashchat versions 4.7.x or 5.0.x (seperate downloads).
* The automatic link feature may fail if you have customised templates (it uses template hooks).
* For Flashchat inside a vBulletin page you need to link to .../misc.php?do=flashchat
* This modification does not add any links to Flashchat Administration in the ACP.
* You can set all members to login direct to particular room via the ACP.
* You can also add a room parameter to the url - i.e. .../misc.php?do=flashchat&room=3
* Spys can login into the chat but are not listed in the room - they cannot chat, just watch.
* 3.7.004 onwards has extra code to cope with VBs CSRF protection, which interferes with profile linking.
* 3.7.006 onwards is for Flashchat 5.0.x - The previous version for Flashchat 4 (3.7.005) will continue to be available for the moment.

The CMS file assumes that you are installing Flashchat in your forum root folder - this is the same folder as your usercp.php file and includes folder. Installation will fail if you do not do this.

Support: Please check the instructions, and make sure you have uploaded any files to the correct location - the vast majority of problems reported are due to an error made in editing or uploading files. If you are still stuck and want me to take a look then feel free to PM me your site address, an admin user, and ftp access details, without these I cannot help you. I will look when I have time.

Flashchat 4 : If you have upgraded from 3.6 to 3.7 make sure you have edited the CMS entry (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?p=1516171#post1516171) in the Flashchat config.php file.

Finally, I am not Tufat.com (http://www.tufat.com) or Flashchat Support - if you have questions about Flashchat, their forums are here (http://www.tufat.com/forum/index.php).

To use the this upgraded integration simply download and unzip the file, then follow the instructions in the text file. Once installed, the Flashchat userlevel options for each usergroup will appear in the ACP usergroup edit screens - editing of the CMS file will no longer be required.

History:

v3.7.001 : First release for vb 3.7.
v3.7.002 : Option for Flashchat spy mode added.
v3.7.003 : Fix for 404 page not found error in certain situations.
v3.7.004 : Code added to allow profile views blocked by VB's CSRF protection.
v3.7.005 : CSRF Code changed.

v3.7.006 : Modified for Flashchat 5.
v3.7.007 : Removed 3.6 CMS file, Updated install code.
v3.7.008 : Fix bug in new install code - was using WIC option.
v3.7.009 : CMS file updated to check a users infraction groups.

bigsbydapicka

01-03-2008, 03:01 PM

WhoHooo!! Been waiting for this one! Thanks Paul!!!

Forum Lover

01-03-2008, 03:15 PM

i was waiting for this one too... thank u Paul.

bigsbydapicka

01-03-2008, 03:31 PM

Permissions do not show up in the user groups??? How do you set them?

nevermind....lol

Kaleem

01-03-2008, 04:51 PM

I m thinking about installing FlashChat 4.8.3, and this is 4.7.x so i guess this will not work then :s

It worked fine.

Paul M

01-03-2008, 06:29 PM

As it says ;

This integration is for Flashchat versions 4.7.x and above.

Snake

01-03-2008, 09:51 PM

Thanks for this! I'm gonna give it a try pretty soon.

rainyleaves

01-13-2008, 02:33 PM

Thanks Paul. :)

BatMNet

01-16-2008, 05:48 AM

I'm sorry if i sound n00bish.. but i can't find where to put my customer number in your vBulletin37cms..... I Tried to continue install without it and i think that may have messes something up...

http://main.precisionforums.com/misc.php?do=flashchat&room=1 is the forum where it has been installed to.

http://main.precisionforums.com/chat/ is the install file

Paul M

01-16-2008, 07:01 AM

None of the vbulletin CMS files need a customer number in them.

BatMNet

01-16-2008, 11:25 AM

Yes i did a bit of cross support and saw your name all over it so I didn't feel bad. May I point the thread to others as it makes it extremely easy to understand (i got links to get 3 files)

Paul M

01-16-2008, 06:31 PM

Not sure what you're asking me ?

Mr. Hoddz

01-17-2008, 08:05 PM

I have done everything I can think of to get this to work, but still no luck.
I have had a look through the settings in the admin cp and can't see that anything is wrong, but I could of missed something.

Are all of the settings by default for admins to have access and also admin access?
When I load up the page all I get is the normal blue mac screen, nothing else.

Thanks, Mr. Hoddz

Paul M

01-18-2008, 07:17 AM

Please see the support note in the first post.

Hostboard

02-08-2008, 04:38 PM

Need to reinstall FlashChat based on your vbulletin37CMS.php file. Copied it tot he correct directory but when I run the installer it is not showing up. Any ideas?

Thanx

Boofo

02-09-2008, 08:38 AM

Paul, I installed this tonight and you did an excellent jopb on it, sir. ;)

I am having a weird problem when I close flashchat. It sends me back to my old site. Any idea what could be causing that?

Paul M

02-09-2008, 11:17 AM

The re-direct is defined in your Flashchat config.php file.

Boofo

02-10-2008, 03:04 AM

I found it, thanks. ;)

boxerman

02-16-2008, 04:05 PM

Hi, how do i get a link to the flash chat onto my site?

BBF

02-22-2008, 04:13 PM

when i'm try to login to FlashChat Admin Control Panel i get this error:
vBulletin 3.7 : Integration Error 02 : Unable to load the vBulletin config file.

*The Chat is work fine*

i miss something?

7lanet

02-22-2008, 10:04 PM

thankss

tbroush

02-23-2008, 05:22 AM

everything is working find outside the forums however it will not show within a window in the forums I used the misc.php?do=flashchat and I get page cannot be displayed.

BBF

02-23-2008, 09:15 AM

everything is working find outside the forums however it will not show within a window in the forums I used the misc.php?do=flashchat and I get page cannot be displayed.

Also me there was the problem.
try this:

edit template Flashcaht:

find:
$fcpath

replace with the patch to your flashchat :)

(somehow $fcpath doesn't work in the acp-FlashChat integration)

tbroush

02-23-2008, 01:09 PM

Also me there was the problem.
try this:

edit template Flashcaht:

find:
$fcpath

replace with the patch to your flashchat :)

(somehow $fcpath doesn't work in the acp-FlashChat integration)

Hey thanks for responding however the problem was that on my link I did not have &room=1 after /misc.php?do=flashchat so I just added to the end of the link and it work, I did not have to edit the flashchat template.

Thanks

Paul M

02-24-2008, 11:47 AM

Room=1 should not be necessary.

Magnum164

02-26-2008, 08:32 PM

Very nice.... Little work to get it going, but at least I got to use my nogin some:)

amnesia623

03-05-2008, 02:10 PM

Thanks for all your work on this, Paul

momo2

03-06-2008, 12:24 PM

How do i remove complete flash chat ?

jim6763nva

03-06-2008, 08:46 PM

everything is working find outside the forums however it will not show within a window in the forums I used the misc.php?do=flashchat and I get page cannot be displayed.

I'm getting a 404 error in the iframe instead of page cannot be displayed. When bring up the context menu in the iframe and click on properties, the address says:

res://ieframe.dll/http_404.htm#http://www.talkvirginia.net/forum/chat/flashchat.php&room=1

Flashchat works fine when I use the direct url http://www.talkvirginia.net/forum/chat/flashchat.php

Any ideas?

Thanks,

Paul M

03-06-2008, 11:09 PM

Yes, I know what causes that now - it was a small change between the 3.6 and 3.7 versions - I have just uploaded version 3.7.003 which should fix it. To upgrade all you need to do is re-import the product, the other files have not changed.

thenutthouse

03-11-2008, 08:36 PM

If possible, can someone give me a code to enter in a certain template to make it show at the top of my forum pages? Or at least my index page.

And would this use a lot of resources on my server?

Thnx - great mod
~thenutthouse

Paul M

03-11-2008, 09:07 PM

And would this use a lot of resources on my server?
What exactly are you referring to when you say "this".

Tolas

03-13-2008, 03:45 PM

First of all, GREAT MOD!

Works like a charm. :)

I was also wondering like the poster above, how to best make this show at the top of any page I want. I tied both [AJAX] cChatBox and MGC Chatbox Evo. Both were functional and and worked for me.. cChatBox was able to appear at the tops of most pages, and I could probably get in on the ones it was missing, but it lacks a lot of features. MGC Chatbox Evo had more features and worked on the top of every page including my home page, but the PM system didn't work well for me to allow private chats, and the admin of it is akward. Both of them have a fair amount of lag between refreshing even with values set low.

Anyway, what I am basically after if it is possible at all, is to have flashchat in a collapsible element at the tops of all my pages, the way that both those mods work. That would keep people logged in when they switch pages.

I find that with a link to my flashchat most people will use it for a bit, then just let it fall by the wayside. Having it at the tops of my pages got everyone using chat, a lot.

hopefully I am making some sort of sense, if it is not a possible thing to do, I can go back to the one of the other I guess, or use a combination of one of those and Flashchat

Thanks

Paul M

03-13-2008, 05:45 PM

Anyway, what I am basically after if it is possible at all, is to have flashchat in a collapsible element at the tops of all my pages, the way that both those mods work. That would keep people logged in when they switch pages.
I dont see anyway you could stop people being logged out/in each time you switched page, unless you did some very fancy framing (well beyond my simple html capabilities).

Tolas

03-13-2008, 08:05 PM

I don't see anyway you could stop people being logged out/in each time you switched page, unless you did some very fancy framing (well beyond my simple html capabilities).

Yeah I was kinda thinking that myself.

I will just have to beat them into using 2 windows or tabbed browsing to use flashchat is all.

Thanks for the reply :)

johnscanlan

03-16-2008, 06:18 PM

I love FlashChat. It is working like a charm. In the footer area is a line that says "Who is in chat".

I would like to move this to the top of my Forums so folks logging on can see it right off the bat. Can someone point me in the direction I need to go...

Thanks
John

John

PaulSonny

03-17-2008, 06:00 PM

Can this be autocallasped like the Track Guest visits and the Members on Today mod?

Thanks, Paul.

Paul M

03-17-2008, 06:04 PM

Um, what exactly would you want to be collapsed ?

PaulSonny

03-17-2008, 06:21 PM

Sorry to waste your time profile, I commented on the wrong modification, I just seen the word FlashChat in my list of installed modifications and assumed this was the one, I was meant to be commenting on the Who is Chatting in FlashChat mod.

Sorry, Paul.

ringleader

03-24-2008, 12:51 AM

Paul,

Any idea how I could get this to redirect on no permissions?
At the moment it just logs them out if they try without permission.

I want people to see it's there, but be a subscribing member.

Hostboard

03-25-2008, 08:56 PM

Using VBAdvanced CMPS the Chat link in the drop down Quick Links menu does not work. I think I need to add "$vboptions[bburl]/" to the front of the URL that calls chat. What file do I need to edit?

Thanx

Paul M

03-26-2008, 09:59 PM

Please read the main post.

KURTZ

04-07-2008, 11:15 AM

Paul, i've a trouble when i tried to install this product, this is the trouble:

XML Error: syntax error at Line 3

what's up? (flashchat is already installed and working correctly)

KURTZ

04-07-2008, 12:11 PM

also i've got another 'error': if i upload your files and i try to launch the chat i've a 'blank' page (i mean which i see only the skin without any 'menu')

Paul M

04-07-2008, 03:29 PM

I suggest you download/unzip it again, sounds like corrupted files to me.

yaoren

04-07-2008, 04:15 PM

Can this be integrated into the top portion of the forum home page? I've seen a few questions about this and am curious since I've had similar issues with other chat mods as Tolas has.

Paul M

04-07-2008, 04:44 PM

If you edit templates appropriately then yes, but I cannot provide information on how to do that as it will vary from forum to forum. I can only support the default.

yaoren

04-07-2008, 07:30 PM

If you edit templates appropriately then yes, but I cannot provide information on how to do that as it will vary from forum to forum. I can only support the default.

I've read a lot of good feedback on this although my main concern now would be the server load. Does it really slow things down and how is the chat (does it lag)

Paul M

04-07-2008, 07:47 PM

That depends entirely on how busy the server is (is it shared or dedicated) and how many you have in the chat. You really need to visit the Tufat forums for more information about Flashchat, I just provide the intergration, I am not connected to them.

yaoren

04-07-2008, 07:57 PM

Alfa1

04-07-2008, 10:02 PM

If you have time to, then please create a 'friends in flashchat notification' function.

Paul M

04-08-2008, 06:55 AM

Which would do what exactly ?

KURTZ

04-08-2008, 09:10 AM

I suggest you download/unzip it again, sounds like corrupted files to me.

ok i'm back, now all runs correctly (v 4.8.3) but there isn't a files corrupted Paul ... it's an installation trouble ... let me explain :)

1) installed the chat (4.8.3) correctly
2) uploaded your files and tried to install your (this) product without any other ... it doesn't run ...
3) tried to go in the chat, nothing to do the chat was 'blank' ...

after this:
4) re-installed the chat ... it runs again
5) imported your product and RUNS ... without the xml error ...

Alfa1

04-08-2008, 12:09 PM

Which would do what exactly ?
If a friend (member that is in the friends list: /forum/profile.php?do=buddylist ) is in flaschat, then that would provoke a notification.

The text for this notification could be: 'friends in chat (x)' Where x resembles the number or name of friends in flashchat. Clicking this would send the member to flashchat.

The location of this notification would optimally be in the notification menu in navbar, but another location like using the notices system may also be useful.

When the friend leaves flaschat, then the notification disappears or is deleted.

Would this be possible?

KURTZ

04-08-2008, 01:50 PM

If a friend (member that is in the friends list: /forum/profile.php?do=buddylist ) is in flaschat, then that would provoke a notification.

The text for this notification could be: 'friends in chat (x)' Where x resembles the number or name of friends in flashchat. Clicking this would send the member to flashchat.

The location of this notification would optimally be in the notification menu in navbar, but another location like using the notices system may also be useful.

When the friend leaves flaschat, then the notification disappears or is deleted.

Would this be possible?

nice idea :)

blackmamba16

04-08-2008, 02:51 PM

Following Error:

I installed This Plugin with FC 4.7.5 an all was working Fine.

Then I created a new usergroup in ACP with rights to enter chat.
Days later, those special users (called Coders) told me, they couldnt connect/enter the chat...

I tried resetting password etc. but nothing worked.

Now i tried, to set them back to the group "registered users" and gave them the other group aditionally. Now it works.

So i think NEW groups that get created, can't login into the Chat.

Could anyone try this and give feedback?

KURTZ

04-08-2008, 02:59 PM

Paul M

04-08-2008, 03:12 PM

Hostboard

04-08-2008, 03:41 PM

I'm on a shared server although I read different reviews on their forum so wasn't sure if people had more information. Just thought I would post the question and see especially from your personal opinion. Anyhow thanks for answering my questions.

I run FlashChat on 1 of my forums which is used daily. I have had people complain of lockups and such but after trouble shooting came to the conclusion it has something to do on their PC. My primary concern is lack of development of the software as it does nto seem to be going anywhere anytime soon unfortunatly. But it is what it is and with 20 people it seems to be fine.

KURTZ

04-08-2008, 04:08 PM

Sorry guys but you need to check your installations - specifically that you are using the vbulletin37CMS.php file provided by this mod, not the default one supplied in the FC package.

It should say this at the start ;

/*
$Author: pem $
$Revision: 3.3 $
$Date: 2008/01/24 23:28:28 $

Written By Paul Marsden.

This CMS file is for Flashchat integration with vBulletin 3.7
This version uses Usergroup Integration and is supplied as part of my Integration Modification at vbulletin.org.
*/

i got this:

/*
$Author: pem $
$Revision: 3.7.2.1 $
$Date: 2007/11/25 15:12:42 $

Written By Paul Marsden.

This CMS file is for Flashchat integration with vBulletin 3.7
This is the standard version to be supplied with Flashchat by Tufat.com.
*/

Paul M

04-08-2008, 04:40 PM

Exactly - thats the standard version. You must use the version supplied by this mod, otherwise usergroup integration will simply not work.

KURTZ

04-08-2008, 05:07 PM

Exactly - thats the standard version. You must use the version supplied by this mod, otherwise usergroup integration will simply not work.

OK, but this file was into your package which i've downloaded yesterday ... :) anyway, i've substituted the old file with the newer ...

Paul M

04-09-2008, 06:49 AM

Nope, that version has never been in my download.

tldagent

04-12-2008, 09:00 PM

Paul M

04-13-2008, 12:20 AM

Sorry, thats an issue with flashchat or most likely your browser.

tldagent

04-13-2008, 12:32 PM

Well, actually my browser hasn't changed and neither has flash chat. It's also effecting my members who use different browsers than myself but I use firefox and have for years. I was just wondering if anyone had experienced this as many people use both flash chat and vbulletin with this hack.

I'll reinstall flash chat. Thanks for you help Paul!

macc

04-16-2008, 11:53 AM

Hello!

can i use your hack with my flashchat ver 4.83 and vbulletin ver 3.7 rc-3? what i need to do if i can use your hack?

regards

macc

Paul M

04-16-2008, 02:20 PM

Install it as per the instructions.

macc

04-16-2008, 04:19 PM

Thanks - works fine !

just one question - how to get users in flashchat on who is ... on vbulletin page-mean forum ?

regards

macc

basilrath

04-16-2008, 04:28 PM

Use this (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=167412)

or this (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=166835) if your not on VBadvanced

macc

04-16-2008, 06:17 PM

thanks for help! everything works fine ...

regards

macc

rapidphim

04-19-2008, 07:32 AM

When I tried to install the Flash Chat, Ido not have the PHP 5 Compatible, everything else is YES. Do I need PHP 5 in order to install it?

Paul M

04-19-2008, 11:06 AM

No idea, for questions about flashchat you need to visit the tufat forum.

rapidphim

04-19-2008, 01:45 PM

They have not yet answered my question. Thought someone might help me out here. Btw, does any have any idea how many queries this thing will use?

Paul M

04-19-2008, 02:28 PM

By thing do you mean this mod, or flashchat in general ?

txspaderz

04-21-2008, 08:10 PM

Is there a way to get this to show on the home page?

rapidphim

04-21-2008, 08:47 PM

By thing do you mean this mod, or flashchat in general ?

You know when you first trying to install the flash chat, there is a check section that flash chat performed before it starts, there I got a NO on PHP 5 thingy. I don't know it's required or I am OK to continue the installation without any issue.

Paul M

04-21-2008, 09:30 PM

Sorry, I havent run the flashchat install in years, I cant answer you.

yaoren

04-22-2008, 03:39 AM

I'm still going back and forth on this and was wondering can this be on the forum main page or not?

Ohiosweetheart

04-25-2008, 05:17 PM

Paul, I'm having an issue with this. I have flaschat installed fine, using your mod, and both myself and my admin, can get to it just fine, without logging in of course, because we're already logged into the forum.

However, our logged in users cannot get in the chatroom. It asks them for a username and password, then tells them it is incorrect. I have all of the usergroup settings correct.

Am I missing something?

Paul M

04-26-2008, 11:05 AM

Are you sure you have the correct vbulletin37CMS file installed, the one that comes with this, not the one that comes with default Flashchat.

rapidphim

04-26-2008, 06:01 PM

Paul,
Sorry I have not yet installed your Mod yet. I am still trying to figure out how to install this flash chat...

1/ there is no vbulletin37CMS file in /chat/inc/cmses/ folder

2/ I only see these:
vbulletin30CMS.php
vbulletin35CMS.php
vbulletin36CMS.php
vbulletinCMS.php
vbulletinCMS2.php
Which one I should use for entering the vBulletin customer number?

3/ Where in (one of those) files that I need to put the customer number before running the installation?

FYI, I am having 4.7.12 flashchat version.

LTW

04-26-2008, 08:50 PM

Thank You Paul ... installed.

LTW

Kaycee123

04-26-2008, 09:04 PM

Is there a way to get the Flashchat room to show up on the main page - like the MGC Chatbox does?

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2008/04/3.gif

rapidphim

04-26-2008, 11:45 PM

Finally I got it to work so perfectly. Thanks Paul.

rapidphim

04-27-2008, 07:49 PM

Paul,
Is there a way for me to show Flash Chat on Navbar instead under QuickLink? Or can I have additional FlashChat on Navbar?

Paul M

04-28-2008, 05:17 PM

Quicklink/Navbar is one of the option settings.

rapidphim

04-28-2008, 08:54 PM

ummm.. can I have FlashChat on both places? If not, I'd like to have it on Navbar and not under QuickLink. How'd I do that?

Andreas

04-29-2008, 07:08 AM

I am getting security token errors when trying to access user profiles.

Is there any fix available already?

Paul M

04-29-2008, 11:28 AM

Unfortunately its not very easy for me to fix as its Flashchat itself that sends a POST request on the profile lookup when it really should be a GET request. I have posted this on their forums.

Technically it can be got around by adding some new code into the CMS file and adding a plugin to vbulletin, I have tested this and it does work, but I'm not going to release it atm as its a horrible fudge - it would be much better if Tufat fixed it (as above).

desmomax

04-29-2008, 01:45 PM

I'd like to insert the number of users in chat just next the "flashchat" in main menu, something like this:

FlashChat (4)

how can i do that?

many thanx

max

yaoren

04-29-2008, 10:04 PM

mikexxx

04-30-2008, 06:07 AM

yaoren

04-30-2008, 10:50 AM

So there isn't a fix at this time, ok thanks mikexxx.

Paul M

04-30-2008, 11:39 AM

Going by this reply, I dont think Flashchat 4 will be fixed by Tufat, it looks like Version 5 only.

http://forum.tufat.com/showthread.php?p=195282#post195282

rapidphim

04-30-2008, 01:50 PM

Paul,
Sorry for being so dump here. Would you please kindly show me how to have the FlashChat link on the Navbar? Thanks.

Paul M

04-30-2008, 02:39 PM

I already told you - its one of the options that comes with this mod - simply set it in the vbulletin options (Automatic Link Creation).

rapidphim

04-30-2008, 02:44 PM

I'm feel so duhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh... Thanks much!

However, where do I go to edit the color to match with the current navbar?

Paul M

04-30-2008, 02:53 PM

The auto link creation does not set any colours as such, it uses the standard "vbmenu_option" class so it should already match (unless maybe you have a custom navbar that does not use the standard class, in which case I cannot help you anyway).

rapidphim

04-30-2008, 03:01 PM

Thanks Paul. I'll the style creator. But, can you at least provide me the template where I can edit the standard "vbmenu_option" class?

Paul M

04-30-2008, 04:21 PM

I would imagine its part of the style CSS that you edit via the ACP.

rapidphim

04-30-2008, 04:52 PM

All I need is to remove the "vbmenu_control" clas on this code
[code]<td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="misc.php?do=flashchat&room=1">FlashChat</a></td>[/cobe]

But I have searched and searched throughout the template but no where could be found. Is it hardcode on the xml file?

Paul M

04-30-2008, 06:49 PM

Yes.

rapidphim

04-30-2008, 09:33 PM

Can I modify that xml to remove the "vbmenu_control" class and import it? Will it cause any problem in installing, Paul?

Al Gregory

04-30-2008, 10:45 PM

How do u get the link to work in VB Advanced navbar? It works in the forums but not in the url root

Paul M

05-01-2008, 08:26 AM

From the main post ;

* The automatic link can have a prefix path defined - useful if you use something like CMPS.

KURTZ

05-01-2008, 11:10 AM

Quick question, I'm still getting a token error when clicking on the user profile in Flashchat. I've upgraded to 3.7 gold and still have the same issue. Is this something I bring up in their support forum?

See this: http://forum.tufat.com/showthread.php?t=47939

So there isn't a fix at this time, ok thanks mikexxx.

Going by this reply, I dont think Flashchat 4 will be fixed by Tufat, it looks like Version 5 only.

http://forum.tufat.com/showthread.php?p=195282#post195282

just upgraded (and replaced all files) Paul's hack onto 3.7.0 Gold board ... no troubles about the profile info redirect ... :)

rapidphim

05-01-2008, 01:50 PM

I confirmed that. Thanks to Paul and Kurtz.

Xalibur

05-03-2008, 12:46 PM

* Direct Usergroup Integration - a section is added to each usergroup in the ACP Usergroup Manager to set the Flashchat permissions for that group.

installed and checked 3 times. i dont have a own section to set user permission. (heck i have a lot buttons there, but no for FlashChat...or am i looking at the wrong section ?;)

Al Gregory

05-03-2008, 02:30 PM

I still get the token error is the upgrade supposed to solve that?

Paul M

05-03-2008, 05:50 PM

Al Gregory

05-03-2008, 07:37 PM

Is there anything else I can do to solve it?

I fixed it, had to change the chat config file to show vb37 instead of 36

Thank u so much i have about 90 emails from people complaining

One more stupid question, How can I make the link say something different than FlashChat? I would like to make it something more key word specific

rapidphim

05-04-2008, 07:58 AM

Not sure why you still recieved the token error. Did you have the latest FlashChat installed?

About changing the name FlashChat to something else, please edit the xml file (once you opened the xml file, search for "FlashChat")

sinucello

05-04-2008, 10:16 AM

Hi,
Thanks Paul. I'll the style creator. But, can you at least provide me the template where I can edit the standard "vbmenu_option" class?
I`m not a coder but you can edit the xml-file and find line 254:
$template_hook['navbar_buttons_left'] .= '<td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="'.$vbulletin->options['fcpath'].'misc.php?'.$session['sessionurl'].'do=flashchat'.$room.'">'.$vbphrase['flashchat'].'</a></td>';

and replace it with your custom HMTL.

hth,
Sacha

rapidphim

05-04-2008, 10:26 AM

thanks sinucello, I already fixed that.

Paul M

05-04-2008, 10:37 AM

One more stupid question, How can I make the link say something different than FlashChat? I would like to make it something more key word specific
It uses the phrase "flashchat" - edit that in the ACP.

Andreas

05-05-2008, 08:10 AM

Paul M

05-05-2008, 09:10 AM

I released a different method here the other day - but tbh, yours looks simpler. Do you mind if I incorporate it in to my release ?

Andreas

05-05-2008, 10:07 AM

Feel free to do whatever you want to do with it :-)

codershark

05-05-2008, 10:08 AM

Your fix dont work :(

Paul M

05-05-2008, 01:24 PM

Who are you referring to, Andreas or me ?

Chris583

05-05-2008, 05:23 PM

Is FlashChat not free? I'm trying to get the files from there site to do this integration, it costs 5$?

codershark

05-05-2008, 06:08 PM

to you Paul :( even have the token mistake :)

Mosh

05-05-2008, 11:02 PM

Is FlashChat not free? I'm trying to get the files from there site to do this integration, it costs 5$?
Yes, Flashchat is not free and does indeed costs $5, and for what it does, is well worth the money.

Al Gregory

05-06-2008, 12:19 AM

perfect

It uses the phrase "flashchat" - edit that in the ACP.

Phaedrus

05-06-2008, 01:50 AM

Legende

05-06-2008, 08:44 AM

Did everything as described but when i enter the chat i only get a black page turning white after some seconds? please help

greets

Paul M

05-06-2008, 12:51 PM

Please read the purple support text in the main post.

Phaedrus

05-06-2008, 02:34 PM

I almost panicked until I read this part:

If no 3.7 option is available then choose the 3.6 option - then after flashchat is installed, edit the flashchat config.php file, setting the cms value as below ;

//your CMS system
'CMSsystem' => 'vbulletin37CMS',// default - default CMS, blank - stateless CMS

If you upgraded from 3.5 to 3.6 to 3.7... Well, if you just do this. It works.

:D

Did everything as described but when i enter the chat i only get a black page turning white after some seconds? please help

greets

It is likely you didn't change the CMS name to the 37 version...

member007

05-06-2008, 06:25 PM

I have flashchat admin panel version 2.1.0, flashchat integration version 3.55 installed with vbulletin version 3.6x. Everything is working perfectly. After I updated vbulletin to 3.7.0 everything still works so far, I guess. Now that you have flashchat integration 3.7 out, do I need to upgrade to flashchat integration 3.7? If so, how do I upgrade? Should I also upgrade the flashchat admin panel integration as well? By the way, I love your hacks. Thanks so much.

Paul M

05-06-2008, 06:40 PM

I cannot comment on the ACP integration as its not mine.

You should really upgrade the integration as any future changes will not be applied to the 3.6 version.

snake-boy

05-07-2008, 08:04 PM

The documentation says nothing about upgrading. I want to upgrade from 3.7.004 to 3.7.005.

Do I just import the product .xml file again (allowing overwrite obviously), or do I need to re-upload all the files again also?

Paul M

05-08-2008, 07:18 AM

Re-upload the files as well.

ukdalai

05-08-2008, 10:00 AM

Hi paul, since upgrading to 3.7 i have a little problem.

when you try to view a users profile you get the error:
Your submission could not be processed because a security token was missing or mismatched.

If this occurred unexpectedly, please inform the administrator and describe the action you performed before you received this error.

ive done the 3.7 update from this thread thinking it may fix it, but it did not.

Any thoughts

Craig

Paul M

05-08-2008, 04:25 PM

Are you sure you have the latest version fully installed ?

ukdalai

05-08-2008, 04:53 PM

just uploaded again, still the same thing
btw flashchat version '4.7.12'
Craig

Paul M

05-08-2008, 06:06 PM

As the first post says ;

Support: Please check the instructions, and make sure you have uploaded any files to the correct location - the vast majority of problems reported are due to an error made in editing or uploading files. If you are still stuck and want me to take a look then feel free to PM me your site address, an admin user, and ftp access details, without these I cannot help you. I will look when I have time

Andreas

05-09-2008, 12:18 PM

Paul, I think there is a major bug in permission calculation:

if(intval($rex['fcpermissions']))
{
$bit = 1;
foreach($permlist as $permission)
{
if ($rex['fcpermissions'] & $bit) $GLOBALS['vbulletin'][$permission][] = $group;
$bit *= 2;
}
}
else
{
exit('vBulletin 3.7 : Integration Error 03 : No permissions set for usergroup '.$group.'.');
}

This causes any user who is a member of several usergroups to not being able to use the chat - unless all groups do have permissions > 0.

This is inconsistent behaviour, as all other usergroup permissions in vBulletin are additive, eg. if I have a permission in any of my membergroups I do have the permission, no matter if I do hve it in all of my membergroups or not.

iheartvb

05-09-2008, 02:45 PM

thanks for making this available!

Paul M

05-09-2008, 04:41 PM

Andreas

05-10-2008, 02:54 PM

Sorry but I dont see any bug here - you must have set at least one permission for a usergroup
That is the bug.

Having the permissions at 0 is perfectly valid in vBulletin, as usergroup permissions are always additive.

Poltergiest

05-10-2008, 03:44 PM

That is the bug.

Having the permissions at 0 is perfectly valid in vBulletin, as usergroup permissions are always additive.

I had the same problem. A new group that I created and added to some users stopped them from getting into chat. Took a minuet to figure out that the new group that was added in addition to the normal Register User group didn't have permission and was stopping them from getting into chat.

Paul M

05-10-2008, 07:21 PM

That is the bug.

Having the permissions at 0 is perfectly valid in vBulletin, as usergroup permissions are always additive.
I dont care if its valid in vb, I already explained once that its not valid for this modification.

fcpermissions should never have the value of zero, something is broken if it does.

There is no bug, period.

beansbaxter

05-11-2008, 12:30 AM

This works fine - but it puts a Live Chat link in my Quick Links that points to:

/misc.php?do=flashchat&room=1

And I want it, to instead, point to:

/chat

How do I fix this??

Francis K

05-11-2008, 03:42 AM

Hello everyone, thank you in advance for any help.

I recently downloaded the flashchat mod, unfortunately I am a complete newb at this type of thing and I would greatly appreciate some step by step instructions for installing it on to my vb3.7 forums, I would like for the chat to appear on the home page under the statistics.

Thank you again,
Frank

Bounce

05-11-2008, 12:59 PM

I've updated this to latest version but still get a security token error on viewing profiles :erm:

Paul M

05-11-2008, 01:34 PM

I've updated this to latest version but still get a security token error on viewing profiles :erm:

As per the main post;
Support: Please check the instructions, and make sure you have uploaded any files to the correct location - the vast majority of problems reported are due to an error made in editing or uploading files. If you are still stuck and want me to take a look then feel free to PM me your site address, an admin user, and ftp access details, without these I cannot help you. I will look when I have time.

Bounce

05-11-2008, 03:57 PM

:up:yer right lol

I forgot to change this in the config file

//your CMS system
'CMSsystem' => 'vbulletin37CMS',// default - default CMS, blank - stateless CMS

Note to self: check and double check afore moaning :D

Silvio

05-13-2008, 01:09 PM

ty so much for this great hack i'm using it from long time and is working perfectly.

I do have a little issue, after reinstalling everithing to a new server + upgraded to vb 370 (I'm using the latest today version of this hack on f.c.4.7.12)

In short, the issue :
If an user has accents on its name - after all theese upgrades - its nick will be displayed inside the chat with a strange code.

for example one of my mod nick is _7000caffè and is perfectly displayed onto vb
but if she enter F.chat then will be displayed on nick list as: [_7000caff�></adu><uclc id="12812" u="81" t="11:44"><![CDATA[16777215] 11:50:

This was not happening b4 (with vb3.6.9 with same FC4.7.12 + the appropriate 3.6 version integration).
My question: Is this something related to this hack, or something on configuration, or as I dumped all in a new server (mysql and php are newer version as b4 could be mysql?)

I have no clue Idea how to fix this . Can u pls help me or give me some hints. I tried to see veronica's similar solutions on tufat forums, w/o results and then, those are non european languages, a simple accent should be normally managed i guess)

ty so much and regards

ciao

Silvio

05-13-2008, 10:28 PM

Issue solved. Solution is in tufat.com utf8 on FC config file to be enabled

ty anyway

take care

t-roz

05-14-2008, 12:29 PM

thnx for the integration

but my quistion is i tried it on my vb forum it worked on one style but the other style which is the main didn work it comes a blank page and it asked me to refresh it so whats the cause?

and my other quistion is the user names if they r in arabic they dont appear in arabic but when i type in arabic it appears arabic so how can i solve the arabic issue?

Paul M

05-14-2008, 02:15 PM

I could not possibly guess at whats wrong with your styles.

I have no real idea how to solve your arabic issue - thats a Flashchat issue, I believe others may have changed a UTF8 setting within Flashchat.

t-roz

05-15-2008, 09:41 AM

tnx bro

ok another quis

instead of opinning it in a frame how can i open it in a seprate page with a direct link for it?

joeycano

05-15-2008, 01:43 PM

Excellent add-on thanks so much. I liked how easy it was to install with no issues. I do have one question:

- Am I able to add a a desktop skin mention on the FlashChat website?

I'm afraid that there may be a conflict if I add the add-0n option.

Joey Cano

Paul M

05-15-2008, 05:32 PM

Sorry, I dont understand your question.

joeycano

05-15-2008, 06:17 PM

If you go to the flashchat website at:

- http://www.tufat.com/s_flash_chat_chatroom.htm

You will see the following:

"NEW! Also check out the Ajax skin and Desktop skin for FlashChat (requires FlashChat installation first)."

If you follow the hyperlink you can view the demo.

Paul M

05-16-2008, 11:00 AM

AFAIK, integration does not work with the ajax version.

joeycano

05-16-2008, 04:28 PM

I understand that the "Desktop skin" will work? Right???

Also, I noticed that drop downs on the navbar go behind the chat screen when you click to pull them down. Specifically, on http://www.YourSite.com/forum/misc.php?do=flashchat&room=1

An example of a drop down is :)"Quick Links".

Thanks so much,

Joey Cano

Paul M

05-16-2008, 06:46 PM

I understand that the "Desktop skin" will work? Right???
No idea. What is the "Desktop Skin".

Also, I noticed that drop downs on the navbar go behind the chat screen when you click to pull them down. Specifically, on http://www.YourSite.com/forum/misc.php?do=flashchat&room=1
Yep, there is no known fix for this.

oldengine

05-17-2008, 03:44 PM

I forgot to change this in the config file

'CMSsystem' => 'vbulletin37CMS',// default - default CMS, blank - stateless CMS

Me too. :o

FreeLunchRoom

05-20-2008, 07:25 AM

The software just hangs after it does the run through checks:

http://www.freelunchroom.com/index2.php?pageid=chat

Any ideas?

LinkBliss_com

05-22-2008, 02:35 PM

Is there a way to capture and post the content?

I mean, say for instance post the daily log of the chat as a NEW THREAD

Paul M

05-22-2008, 04:58 PM

Nope, there is nothing available to do that.

LinkBliss_com

05-22-2008, 05:04 PM

I saw on tufat there is a integration page which mentions a table:

[prefix]conversationlog

http://www.tufat.com/docs/flashchat/integration.html

I would think maybe it would not be too hard to hack something that would periodically post the contents of conversation log as a THREAD

:confused:

LinkBliss_com

05-22-2008, 09:54 PM

Cyb - ChatBox

I think I'll just try this...
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=177552

my wishlist was:

- very simple install / maintenance
- developer is active
- archived content for search engines

I think this will work, not sure, but looks promising... I'll let you know!

Eric

Paul M

05-22-2008, 11:30 PM

How is that relevant to Flashchat integration ?

If you want to talk about another mod then please start a thread in the relevant forum, not the support thread for an unconnected modification. Thanks.

odeezie

05-23-2008, 12:16 PM

This used to open within the forum where I still had my breadcrumb navigation available. Now it opens up very large in its own window. How can I make it so it opens up within the site like before?

Thanks!

FreeLunchRoom

05-24-2008, 01:50 AM

I narrowed it down so now I know that it is a subgroup. I have a donators group and if they are in that group they can't use it...it just hangs....any ideas?

Paul M

05-24-2008, 10:36 AM

Sorry, but I could spend all day guessing and still be wrong. Please read the support notes in the main post.

TroyTrojansFan

05-29-2008, 02:35 AM

Hi Paul :)

I just got finished talking to my host. I have been getting alot of "max user connection" error messages, and they were looking into the problem, and they said they think the chat is causing the max users to not be cleared when they should. They singled out the following code as the source of the problem:

Tech Support: | Waiting for table | SELECT connections.*, rooms.*, user.*
FROM flashchat_connections as connections

I'm not sure if this is the problem or not, but for some reason my user connections are not being released when they should. And the result is I max out the user connections available. I noticed this problem occuring after installing chat a while back. Any ideas, thoughts, or help here? :)

Thanks in advance. Keep up the good work. :)

Paul M

05-29-2008, 10:50 AM

Flashchat is a known heavy user of mysql.

FYI, for Flashchat support you need to post on the Tufat forums. :)

Kiros72

05-29-2008, 11:59 AM

This is a great addition to my forums! But I was wondering if you could add something into the Flashchat template for browsers that cannot understand iframes:

<iframe width="100%" height="$vboptions[fcheight]" src="$fcpath/flashchat.php$room">Your browser cannot (or is not set to) display iframe windows. <a href="$fcpath/flashchat.php$room">Click here to use FlashChat.</a></iframe>

yunie_

05-29-2008, 05:13 PM

Hi Paul, its regarding that security token problem again. I believe its the same problem occuring to us all. Have you got access to any of the website and check the problem already?

TroyTrojansFan

05-29-2008, 06:03 PM

Flashchat is a known heavy user of mysql.

FYI, for Flashchat support you need to post on the Tufat forums. :)

Ok, thank you Paul. I'll go check out their forums. :)

Paul M

05-29-2008, 06:20 PM

Hi Paul, its regarding that security token problem again. I believe its the same problem occuring to us all. Have you got access to any of the website and check the problem already?

There is no problem if you use the latest version (3.7.005), and its set-up correctly.

Kiros72

05-29-2008, 07:54 PM

So what's the verdict on this?
... I was wondering if you could add something into the Flashchat template for browsers that cannot understand iframes:

<iframe width="100%" height="$vboptions[fcheight]" src="$fcpath/flashchat.php$room">Your browser cannot (or is not set to) display iframe windows. <a href="$fcpath/flashchat.php$room">Click here to use FlashChat.</a></iframe>

Paul M

05-29-2008, 07:58 PM

Nope.

Either use the direct flashchat page (../chat/flashchat.php) or a browser that supports iframes (what obscure browser doesnt btw).

Kiros72

05-29-2008, 08:28 PM

Well, I'm just saying. It's not like I - or any webmaster - can control what kind of browser members choose to use (without imposing incredible restrictions that would be unattractive in every way).

With that said, I think a simple addition like that would be more user-friendly.

An example of a browser that does not support iframes would be a mobile browser. I know it doesn't make much sense to use FlashChat on a mobile device, but I know that won't stop anyone from trying.

As for those browsers (IE included I believe) with internal options to restrict iframes, a user or firewall may set it to not allow iframes for security purposes. If this is the case (or any other case where iframes are not enabled), the users will just see nothing - no explanation, no alternative. If it happened to me, I would know where to go to still use FlashChat, but with plenty of new members each day, I doubt even 10% of them would know where FlashChat is installed by default.

yunie_

05-30-2008, 05:25 AM

There is no problem if you use the latest version (3.7.005), and its set-up correctly.
does correctly means doing those optional steps in the instructions?

Kiros72

05-30-2008, 07:27 PM

You don't have to follow the optional instructions. Step 3 (optional) just makes sure that whenever someone wants to close the chat, they'll pop back to the forum index. Step 4 (optional) just shows a more appropriate message to members that are not allowed in the chat room (based on usergroup permissions).

MindTrix

05-30-2008, 09:08 PM

I did everything correctly and installed the mod to be able to gain access to the chatrooms admincp through the vbulletin admin cp, Yet whenever i try logging in, it tells me the database doesnt exist

Could not grant admin role for this login and password. Table 'site_forum.flashchat_users' doesn't exist

Any ideas?

Paul M

06-01-2008, 05:14 PM

There is no access to the chat admin via the vb acp unless you have added a mod to do it.

racechick20

06-03-2008, 05:32 PM

Sorry if this is a repeat or a dopey question - I read loads of pages but didn't come across the answer and don't want to assume in case I goof something up.

I have FC and your previous version installed and I upgraded to 3.7.1 - all seems to be working just great apart from when we click on the profile link we get a missing security token error. If I run this new one will that be fixed?

Thanks, Paul!

Edit: It's okay, I've figured out that I'd better run this if I want other hacks to work. :D Thanks anyway.

NetRover

06-07-2008, 08:29 AM

Hi Paul, I had v3.55 installed on VB 3.6 and all was fine.

I am now on 3.7.1 and flashchat FlashChat v 4.7.12

I have some problems now and wondered if anyone had similar problems or should I just start everything from scratch and reinstall flashchat.

Trying to enter chat from VB as an admin all i get is the chat background.

Using the same computer with a user account I get the chat integration but I get a login box and have to login to the chat instead of automatically because it says incorrect username or password. I can login with the details manually though as a user and all is fine.

I don't really want to start again but is that my best option?

Heika

06-09-2008, 02:54 AM

Hi Paul,

My group has a couple custom usergroups. In the 3.6 integration, there was a box like this that allowed me to set the permissions:

// Usergroup Definitions
$users = '2,10' ; // Usergroups allowed standard access to chat.
$moderators = '5,7' ; // Usergroups allowed access as chat moderators.
$administrators = '6,11' ; // Usergroups allowed access as chat administrators.
$banned = '1,8' ; // Usergroups banned from accessing the chat at any time.

In the newest version, this box is gone, and it appears that the software is supposed to figure it out somehow. Unfortunately, it isn't. The admin group number 11 isn't being picked up as an admin group. The program admits them to the chat room as users, but does not give the admin permissions, and does not allow those users to log into the chat admin panel, either.

Any thoughts on how I can correct this?

Thank you!

Paul M

06-09-2008, 06:48 AM

Read the first post ......

Extra's added by this modification

* Direct Usergroup Integration - a section is added to each usergroup in the ACP Usergroup Manager to set the Flashchat permissions for that group.

Heika

06-09-2008, 04:08 PM

Hello again Paul,

Thank you for your quick response.

I have uninstalled and reinstalled the mod, but simply do not have Usergroup controls in the ACP for flashchat.

Is there something else I can do?

Thanks!

Paul M

06-09-2008, 04:11 PM

Then I would guess you have not uploaded the bitfield file to the correct place - vb should pick it up automatically.

Heika

06-10-2008, 03:45 AM

Then I would guess you have not uploaded the bitfield file to the correct place - vb should pick it up automatically.

Doh. All fixed.

Thanks for the great mod, and thank you for the help!

Heika

kevcj

06-13-2008, 01:30 AM

Getting a security token error:
VB 3.7
Flashchat 4712
flashchat integration 3.7.005

While in the chat room, click on a members name, go to profile and my members and I are getting this error:

Your submission could not be processed because a security token was missing or mismatched.

If this occurred unexpectedly, please inform the administrator and describe the action you performed before you received this error.

Paul M

06-13-2008, 06:52 AM

Then you have missed doing something, most likely you are not using the latest cms file.

KuJoe

06-13-2008, 09:37 PM

Ok 2 things:
1) What is the difference between: No Chat Access and Banned From Chat?
2) What happens if more than 1 permission level is selected? (I.E. No Chat Access and Banned From Chat are selected or Administrator Level Access and Spy Mode are selected)

Paul M

06-14-2008, 09:13 AM

1. The message they receive on the sign in box (and priority, see below).

2. There is a priority order, the highest one will be used, from low to high the order is ;

noaccess > user > customer > moderator > admin > spy > banned

I also noticed that the code for spy access got lost from the CMS file when I updated it for CSRF, I have added that back and updated the zip file.

digicom

06-14-2008, 01:02 PM

Thanks updated all working great:up:.

jpfdeuce

06-16-2008, 04:29 PM

Got this isntalled yesterday -- Paul you did a great job. The odd thing is, the Quick Links dropdown menu now looks... well, mutilated? I don't have Flashchat's quick link option disabled but the "View user profile" link that was part of Quick Links is now blank as well as the search link in the navigation and there is no FlashChat link displayed.

There are also a ton of n00b questions I would ask but I'd rather get acclimated to the system through trial and error... except for this QUick Links SNAFU. I'd appreciate help on that one. Thanks.

Paul M

06-16-2008, 05:58 PM

Sorry, guests dont see quicklinks so I cant tell you anything. I could guess that maybe you are using a custom style - try it with a default vb style, it should be fine.

KURTZ

06-16-2008, 06:07 PM

i've a couple of custom styles installed and i see everything ... :p

ukdalai

06-18-2008, 09:27 AM

Hi Paul, i did the upgrade but im still getting the security token error, this is the only place i have this error on our forums, just with the profile link in flashchat.

Craig

Paul M

06-18-2008, 10:26 AM

Then you have missed something.

richards112

06-23-2008, 04:01 PM

Hello there, i just installed your mod
And would like to know, how do i hide the chat room from guests, meaning, when they click "chat" if they are not logged in, to get the vbulletin error message.
But mine just takes them straight to the forum chat.
Is there anyway i can hide the main chat from guests till they register?
Thanks

Paul M

06-23-2008, 04:52 PM

There is no facility to do that with this mod. You could try using template conditionals, but help with them is beyond the support I can provide.

loonytune15

06-26-2008, 12:17 PM

Tried to download this but something is wrong.

Its downloading as a Flashchat-vb-integration.1.321C02.efw
I am using IE.
I just tried it in firefox and it worked fine..

Any idea why its doing that?

richards112

06-26-2008, 01:28 PM

I have a problem with the banning system.
Ever since i installed the integration, Now i just realized, i have IP Banned 3 people and they signed back in, and i tried it on myself i IP Banned myself, and 4 seconds later i was unbanned.
This never used to happen before...
Any idea whats wrong???

Lady Divus

06-26-2008, 08:38 PM

I have had this installed and working for some time now and it still works but somehow or other the place to type in the chat has simply disapeared. Chat shows up, shows everyone who is logged in but no where to type. Also cannot do private messages either.

Anyone experience this yet? I'm using vb 3.7 RC1 and have updated the admin integration. Thank you.

Actually, the problem you experienced is because in your AdminCP, you chose yes to Spy Mode.

Spy Mode: Yes No

You need to set it to No and your text field will return ;) Which makes sense because Paul stated that in Spy Mode you can watch but not chat....Whenever you want to spy, just go back to your AdminCP and select yes to Spy Mode...Be well

Lady Divus

06-27-2008, 04:16 AM

Paul, i wanted to thank you for this awesome Mod...I must say it is probably one of the best i have seen. It works beautifully...I love mine so much, i wanted to share a screenie with you to show you how nice it turned out...Again, thank you. Be well -

Lady Divus

onliner7

06-27-2008, 12:35 PM

For anyone looking how to integrate vbAdvanced or any other page with FChat do the following:

Create a new template with name: adv_portal_flashchat

In the template throw the following code:

<p align="center"><IFRAME
frameBorder=0 height=300 name=flashchat
src="http://www.yoursite.com/forum/chat/flashchat.php" width=100%><br>
</IFRAME></p>

(obviously change the yoursite.com with your site's name)
Then save it.

Then just add the variable of the newly created template anywhere in your templates. For vbAdvanced create a new Termplate Module and input the adv_portal_flashchat name where it asks. Then add it anywhere you like (i added it in the center)

Enjoy

Alfa1

06-28-2008, 10:12 AM

When selecting 'profile' from the the member ddrop down in flashchat, I am getting this message about the CSRF:
Your submission could not be processed because a security token was missing or mismatched.

If this occurred unexpectedly, please inform the administrator and describe the action you performed before you received this error.

ArnyVee

06-29-2008, 03:31 AM

Works great. I had forgotten about adjusting the vbulletin37 verbiage and I was pulling my hair out until I noticed the posts about that same issue a few pages back.

Another great piece of work Paul! :D

ArnyVee

06-29-2008, 03:58 AM

One more stupid question, How can I make the link say something different than FlashChat? I would like to make it something more key word specific

Paul, you're response was "It uses the phrase "flashchat" - edit that in the ACP."

This is another 'stupid' question, but how do I do that? I went into edit template and found a 'flashchat' one there but couldn't find where to edit it so I left it alone. Can you give me a down and dirty on how to adjust the actual verbiage?

Paul M

06-29-2008, 10:33 AM

Phrases are not templates, there is another section in the ACP for finding/editing phrases.

ArnyVee

06-29-2008, 11:13 AM

Phrases are not templates, there is another section in the ACP for finding/editing phrases.

Aha! Thank you sir! You can now cross stupid question #626 off of your list :D

For the benefit of those others that would like to do this....

Admin > Languages & Phrases > Phrase Manager > Click 'next' at top until you find 'flashchat' > Edit > Place whatever verbiage you'd like in box

....that should do it ;)

TunerNetwork

06-30-2008, 01:17 PM

I just reinstalled this on my 3.7, works perfectly.

Wanted to know if there is the mod which shows you who is live in chat, believe it went down below in the statistics section. This way visitors see there are people actively in chat.

Paul M

06-30-2008, 03:46 PM

<a href="https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=166835" target="_blank">https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=166835</a>

macc

07-01-2008, 07:03 PM

Hello!

Have vbulletin 3.7.2 and CMPS 3.0.1 and flaschat - works fine!

problem come up when i install vba dynamics ... and problem is only in quick links (mean flashchat) on vba dynamics page - i get blank page when click on flashchat in quick links!

on forum page and cmps page flashchat works from quick links!

root/vb/libar/index.php - is my forum page
root/vb/libar/cmps_index.php - is my cmps page

root/dynamics/index.php - is my dynamics page

http://libar-libar.com - my site

some help or solution? maybe to disable flashchat in quick links (all pages) and how?

regards

macc

Paul M

07-01-2008, 08:02 PM

Like the first post says ;

* The plugin will try to automatically add a link to Flashchat in your Quick Links or Navbar - this feature can be disabled if you wish.

Its in the options.

macc

07-01-2008, 10:13 PM

Thanks for help! works fine now... my mistake...

regards

macc

ProAzn

07-02-2008, 10:10 PM

Flashchat version 3.55 has a censoring filter; when people chat it blocks out swear words etc. How to turn this off so all chats can be seen? Our forum is for 18+ yr olds so they are old enough to handle any language.. Any advice how to turn the filter off?

Thanks

Treasure Quest

07-02-2008, 10:33 PM

Hi Paul,
I'm having problems with users who are in the chat but for some reason they are not in a room and no one can see them. However they can use the PM feature in the chat. Anyone else experience this problem?. I think this may have started after I upgraded to the latest flashchat but not sure.

WildWeb

07-03-2008, 01:02 AM

772pilot

07-07-2008, 09:52 PM

I'd love to mark this installed, but I can't seem to even install it. Whenever I upload the XML file, I get an "Invalid File Specified" error.

EDIT: Nevermind! I can't believe what I was doing wrong...

Mrdby

07-09-2008, 12:11 AM

I get this message when going to a members profile.

Your submission could not be processed because a security token was missing.

If this occurred unexpectedly, please inform the administrator and describe the action you performed before you received this error.

Paul M

07-09-2008, 02:02 AM

Then you have missed something.

Mrdby

07-09-2008, 02:12 AM

like what? everything is uploaded.

Paul M

07-09-2008, 10:36 AM

I cannot possible know what without ftp and admin access to your forum.

Meje

07-09-2008, 11:55 AM

Hello!

I have installed this and it works well! Thank you!

I have one issue I would like to correct and that to do with the WOL part.

It shows up as:

In the Chat Room
http://mywebsite.com/misc.php?do=flashchat

But I really don't like that full path showing up and would much prefer it showed like all the others locations ie:

In the Chat Room
Chat Room

With the second line a link to the chat room like all the others are listed in WOL.

I actually have th chat room set to open in a popup window, so would like to edit that link to behave like this.

I have done a search of the templates and ant seem to locate where I need to edit this. (maybe its just getting late!!)

Are you able to direct me to the place where I need to edit this please?

Paul M

07-09-2008, 07:33 PM

You would need to edit the plugin "FlashChat Integration (5)"

jlew24asu

07-09-2008, 07:40 PM

can i please see a demo or screen shot of this? thank you

Meje

07-09-2008, 11:51 PM

Thanks Paul :D

Meje

07-10-2008, 12:37 AM

OK, is there a reason I cant use the following code in that plug in? (or do I need to also edit something somewhere where else?)....maybe I left out something important?

if ($userinfo['activity'] == 'flashchat')
{
$handled = true;
$userinfo['action'] = $vbphrase['in_flashchat'];
$userinfo['where'] = '<a href="/chat/flashchat.php" target="_blank" onclick="window.open('/chat/flashchat.php','','scrollbars=yes,width=650,height =570,left=100,top=50');return false;">The Chat Room</a>';
}

When I use it I get this error at the top of the WOL page when there is someone in the chat room:

Parse error: syntax error, unexpected T_CONSTANT_ENCAPSED_STRING in /home/xxxx/public_html/includes/functions_online.php(1167) : eval()'d code on line 50

and the location looks like this:

Unknown Location
/chat/getxml.php

Paul M

07-10-2008, 07:07 AM

You need to escape the single quotes in the window.open code (or make them double quotes).

Meje

07-10-2008, 08:46 AM

perfect, thanks Paul!! :D

jlew24asu

07-10-2008, 01:23 PM

can i please see a demo or screen shot of this? thank you

:cool:

Ch33chy

07-10-2008, 04:19 PM

Cheers for this update :)

I've upgraded from a version or two ago and also updated flashchat to the latest Beta.
One thing that's missing for me:

* Direct Usergroup Integration - a section is added to each usergroup in the ACP Usergroup Manager to set the Flashchat permissions for that group.

Everything else appears to be working but im missing the flashchat permissions for each group now (or I have gone half blind).

EDIT: Im a noob and hadn't uploaded "all" the files :D

NeoDB

07-12-2008, 02:50 AM

Having trouble... I copy the new CMS file and change the config.php like it says, but after the loading screen for the FlashChat it just sits there. If I change the config.php back to 36 instead of 37 it works again.

Paul M

07-12-2008, 10:29 AM

Please read the support note in the main post. :)

TheComputerGuy

07-14-2008, 02:58 AM

some of my users that are using Windows XP and IE 6 and 7 are complaining they are getting kicked out after a few minutes and have to relogin to the chat....

Any place where the cookies are logged?

Ash Ketchum

07-14-2008, 08:51 PM

I just need to download this file to install Flashchat? I'm not getting all the files....

Paul M

07-14-2008, 09:08 PM

No, you need to get Flashchat from Tufat.

Rideharder

07-17-2008, 07:24 PM

New to uploading files but i did what you asked set by set thanks ..My site looks hot!

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2008/07/43.jpg

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2008/07/44.jpg

littleginsu

07-21-2008, 06:24 PM

Hello Paul,

I am trying to upload the file via the vBulletin AdminCP and I am getting this error:

The following dependencies were not met:

1. The product paulm_fci_37 must be installed before this product may be installed. (Compatible starting with 3.7.001 / Incompatible with 3.7.999 and greater)

What did I do wrong? :(

Paul M

07-21-2008, 09:41 PM

Are you sure your forum is running vb 3.7 ?

littleginsu

07-22-2008, 02:36 PM

Yes, Version 3.7.1

You can view it here: http://scraporchard.com/forum/

educator

07-24-2008, 06:54 PM

bunu nasıl indireceğim anlamadım ??

Paul M

07-24-2008, 10:07 PM

Please post in English only.

expatdirectory

07-25-2008, 12:52 PM

I need a little help here.
I have just purchased the flash chat this morning (latest version) and was hoping to have it all wrapped up in a short while.... several hours later..

After discovering that it wont run on 3.7, I did my reading though this and found the fix that you highlighted paul. I posted a link to the fix on Tufat forum so that if anyone alse had the same problem they could find your code.

I added the file you provided paul (thanks) but I still cant install on the 3.6 (which is necessary before changing the config file to 3,7).

Anyway, I went back to the forums at tufat to leave a message querying when the update would be released and... i,ve been permantly banned for spamming! How did that happen.

Leave me stuck as I cant get the support now that I had hoped for.

I feel that $5.00 is pretty cheap for this package (having reviewed it on a couple of other sites) but it seems a knightmare to get up and running on 3.7

If anyone finds out when they release the patch, please leave a message here so that I can re download, hopefully the patch realease will make things easier.

As for the tufat forum, I am bewildered by the banning and add this here so that anyone requesting support for them doesn't end up with the same problem.