Flashchat 6 Integration for vBulletin 4.x

[Greeksgal]

Yeah it did thank you. Was being overly cautious.

Prolly not related to install but I have the chat up and running fine except that one of my Admin can't view the chat, the page just stays blank with the Paul M copyright at the bottom, no login boxes appear but we can see her in the chatroom, she just can't see us.

Would this be an install/integration issue or a problem her side, she's updated flash and cleared cache/cookies/temp? Any info would be appreciated.

[Paul M]

Sounds like an issue with her Browser & Flash.

[pportuese]

Can someone walk me through step by step as how to install this and get it up and running?

[DeviantFlash]

I installed the vbulletin 4.0 integration with no problems.

When I log in as the admin of my board, I dont see any of the Private Message, Invite, Share File, Ignore, or profile section in the pulldown when I click on members names.

Also, the options above the chat input screen ie, Options, color save ? Smilies Bold and italics are missing for admins.

Any thoughts?

I know this is probably a Flashcat issue, but is anyone else having this problem?

[Paul M]

Nope, Ive never had that - definitely sounds like an FC issue tho.

[Falcon Capt]

Hey Paul,

Any idea on this issue??? http://forum.tufat.com/showthread.php?t=65898

I am using your integration (in vB 4.0.6) and the CMS file you supplied, but having the problem. FC 6.0.7 works fine, only have the problem in FC 6.0.8

[Paul M]

Thats a Flashchat problem, nothing to do with VB or integration.

[mmoore5553]

I have followed your instructions and newest flashchat 6.0.8 . I tried to upload your xml file and got this error

XML Error: not well-formed (invalid token) at Line 4

i am unsure what to do at this point. Thank you in advanced.

[Paul M]

Which xml file ? Upload it how ?

[mmoore5553]

the xml from your mod. I downloaded it on first page . Then try to import it in products. I am using 4.0.6 ...

thank you.

[Paul M]

The mod has two xml files, hence asking which file you are trying to import.

[mmoore5553]

odd my download only had one ..let me redownload and try again.

[mmoore5553]

I am sorry it is the flash chat intergration xml file. The other xml file i put in forums include file. I tried to go to import product and hit add and then get error.

[mmoore5553]

odd i download it again and everything is fine. Thanks and love this mod. Paul if you have paypal i will donate to your cause ..just PM me info. Also is there a mod like this for 3.8 , if so which chat version will it work ?

[Paul M]

odd i download it again and everything is fine. Thanks and love this mod. Paul if you have paypal i will donate to your cause ..just PM me info. Click on the "Support Developer" link - in the righthand block, main (first) post.



Also is there a mod like this for 3.8 , if so which chat version will it work ?
There is a F/C 5 integration mod for 3.8, which should also work for F/C 6.

[mmoore5553]

Thanks so much working great now. Also did a small donation.

[s810car]

Good work on this as always, works fine for my site (although I'm gonna want to figure out a way to make links on the embedded page open up a different window so members don't log out by clicking to go to another section).

Just a curious question, maybe I didn't see it so excuse my error if incorrect, but being this is to integrate into VB4, why is there no setup for a navtab? Not an issue for me (I already made my own), but I'd suggest as a possible addition to the hack a optional navtab for a quick link (and visible, biggest issue I've heard on my site was no obvious link to chat before I added the navtab).

[Paul M]

Not sure what you mean by a navtab ?

[s810car]

Not sure what you mean by a navtab ?


sorry, im thinking of the vBulletin Suite setup, as shown on vbulletin.com's forum here (the bar here is seperate from the actual navbar, which would be right below)
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2010/09/44.jpg

Like I said, Not a huge thing if one knows how to add themselves, but as the chatroom is such an important part of a lot of the forums out there, I would think most that went with the Suite would use this on their Navtab setup

[s810car]

Its actually easier to even give a example code then explain: To add what I'm talking about (assuming you have the vBulletin Suite), you need to make two additional modifications

1. Under Style Manager, create a new template. I called mine "navbar_chat_navtab" simply so I could group it with the navbar templates. Heres example code to add to the template

<vb:if condition="$vboptions['selectednavtab'] == 'chat'">

<li class="selected">
<a class="navtab" href="misc.php?do=flashchat">Chat</a>
<ul class="floatcontainer">
{vb:raw template_hook.navbar_start}
{vb:raw template_hook.navbar_after_getnew}
<vb:if condition="$show['pmmainlink']">
<li><a href="private.php{vb:raw session.sessionurl_q}" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">{vb:rawphrase private_messages}</a></li>
</vb:if>
{vb:raw template_hook.navbar_after_pm}
<li><a rel="help" href="faq.php{vb:raw session.sessionurl_q}" target="_blank">{vb:rawphrase faq}</a></li>
{vb:raw template_hook.navbar_after_faq}

<li class="popupmenu">
<a href="javascript://" class="popupctrl">{vb:rawphrase community}</a>
<ul class="popupbody popuphover">
{vb:raw template_hook.navbar_community_menu_start}
<vb:if condition="$show['quick_links_groups']">
<li><a href="group.php{vb:raw session.sessionurl_q}" target="_blank">{vb:rawphrase social_groups}</a></li>
</vb:if>
<vb:if condition="$show['quick_links_albums']">
<li><a href="album.php{vb:raw session.sessionurl_q}" target="_blank">{vb:rawphrase pictures_and_albums}</a></li>
</vb:if>
<vb:if condition="$bbuserinfo['userid']">
<li><a href="profile.php?{vb:raw session.sessionurl}do=buddylist" target="_blank"><vb:if condition="$show['friends_and_contacts']">{vb:rawphrase contacts_and_friends}<vb:else />{vb:rawphrase contacts}</vb:if></a></li>
</vb:if>
<vb:if condition="$show['memberslist']">
<li><a href="memberlist.php{vb:raw session.sessionurl_q}" target="_blank">{vb:rawphrase members_list}</a></li>
</vb:if>
{vb:raw template_hook.navbar_community_menu_end}
</ul>
</li>
{vb:raw template_hook.navbar_after_community}
<li class="popupmenu">
<a href="javascript://" class="popupctrl">{vb:rawphrase forum_actions}</a>
<ul class="popupbody popuphover">
<li>
<a href="forumdisplay.php?{vb:raw session.sessionurl}do=markread" target="_blank">{vb:rawphrase mark_forums_read}</a>
</li>
<vb:if condition="$show['member']">
<li>
<a href="profile.php?{vb:raw session.sessionurl}do=editoptions" target="_blank">{vb:rawphrase edit_options}</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="profile.php?{vb:raw session.sessionurl}do=editprofile" target="_blank">{vb:rawphrase edit_your_details}</a>
</li>
</vb:if>
</ul>
</li>
<li class="popupmenu">
<a href="javascript://" class="popupctrl">{vb:rawphrase quick_links}</a>
<ul class="popupbody popuphover">
<li><a href="subscription.php{vb:raw session.sessionurl_q}" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">{vb:rawphrase subscribed_threads}</a></li>
<li>
<a href="javascript://" onclick="window.open(getBaseUrl() + 'misc.php?{vb:raw session.sessionurl}do=buddylist&amp;focus=1','buddylis t','statusbar=no,menubar=no,toolbar=no,scrollbars= yes,resizable=yes,width=250,height=300'); return false;">{vb:rawphrase open_contacts}</a>
</li>
<vb:if condition="$vboptions['forumleaders']">
<li>
<a href="showgroups.php{vb:raw session.sessionurl_q}" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
<vb:if condition="$vb_suite_installed">
{vb:rawphrase view_site_leaders}
<vb:else />
{vb:rawphrase view_forum_leaders}
</vb:if>
</a>
</li>
</vb:if>
{vb:raw template_hook.navbar_quick_links_menu_pos1}
{vb:raw template_hook.navbar_quick_links_menu_pos2}

{vb:raw template_hook.navbar_quick_links_menu_pos3}

<vb:if condition="$show['wollink']">
<li><a href="online.php{vb:raw session.sessionurl_q}" target="_blank">{vb:rawphrase whos_online}</a></li>
</vb:if>
{vb:raw template_hook.navbar_quick_links_menu_pos4}
</ul>
</li>
{vb:raw template_hook.navbar_end}
</ul>
</li>


<vb:else />
<li><a class="navtab" href="misc.php?do=flashchat">Chat</a></li>
</vb:if>

You'll notice I added the "target=_blank" option to all the link tags that weren't popups, that way it'll leave the chat open and open a different browser tab/window for the link, rather then make you logout (another option would be to open a chatroom thats not style integrated for example your-site/chat/flashchat.php, but that takes away from some of the purpose of this integration hack to begin with).

2. In Plugin Manager, add two plugins.
Under the cache_tamplates hook:

$cache[] = 'navbar_chat_navtab';
Under the process_templates_complete hook:

if ((THIS_SCRIPT === 'misc') AND $_REQUEST['do'] == 'flashchat'){
$vbulletin->options['selectednavtab'] = 'chat';
}
$template_hook['navtab_middle'] .= vB_Template::create('navbar_chat_navtab')->render();

That's pretty much it! here's mine as an example:
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2010/09/43.jpg

[Paul M]

Ah, ok. I wont be changing that for the moment, but maybe for the 4.1 version (if I release one !).

[junaid]

After uninstalled still admincp vBulletin options there is blank space
How I can remove that space

[ranz]

not sure if this has been said here - (and yes, I did search) - but if you do want to integrate FlashChat 6 - and are doing the FlashChat install, you need to disable mod_rewrite and turn search engine friendly off (set to basic). Then the install will work. This actually is before you get to install this mod - but I think it's important to note here.

If you have mod_rewrite turned on and try to install FlashChat6 - you will get a blank page on step_2 of the install script.

Once installed, you can then turn mod_rewrite and search engine friendly back on, then install this mod.

[ranz]

My install works, but I get this at the top of my page:

Warning: array_merge() [function.array-merge]: Argument #1 is not an array in [path]/includes/class_bootstrap.php(1280) : eval()'d code on line 113

I have a feeling it may be to do with other mods - but thought I'd put a post here to guide others who have similar errors.

[msolano]

Hello guys: I upgraded my site to 4.0.7 this weekend.

I had flashchat 5, then I dropped the flashchat tables and then deleted chat directory.

I uploded the new flashchat 6.0.8 files and then tried to install (I kept the chat directory name), but I'm having the error:
"FlashChat was unable to detect your MySQL login setting from the vBulletin 4.0 configuration file. You must correct this before FlashChat can finish its installation"

I uploaded the file of this mod but I had the same error.
What could I check?

[msolano]

Hi. The problem is vbseo. Read this for solution (http://www.vbseo.com/f77/flashchat-vbseo-32357/#post285970).

Other problem: when logout from flashchat it's not leaving the page. :erm:

[mimi123]

your saying to edit the file called "flashchat_inc.php" in the chat folder but there is no such file in there. i see the link of flashchat in my forum but it says its incorrectly installed, obviously.

[s810car]

Just wanted to let you know of a bug, get a security token error when you click on the member name in the room list and go to their profile from there, must need a session token or something

One other issue, don't know if this is related to the integration or not, keep getting this error sent to me via email, chat doesn't seem to have any visible errors
Database error in vBulletin 4.0.6:

Invalid SQL:
select * from vbchat_datastore where did='1';

MySQL Error : Table 'vbchat_datastore' doesn't exist
Error Number : 1146

Script : http://SITENAME/chat/temp/images/ivory.jpg
Referrer : http://SITENAME/chat/chat.swf?login=~user~&password=null&lang=en&instance_id=1/[[DYNAMIC]]/1



Only info I found on vbchat was a hack I've never had or seen before, so not sure EDIT - and i don't use table prefixes so thats not the case either

[Paul M]

I dont have FC6 installed so I cannot confirm the bug (which would be in FC anyway, so Im not sure I could do anything about it).

As to the database error - that is not coming from anything in this mod. I dont recognise the query from FC either.

[marinelife]

How can you make it show if there are users in chat on the forums page?

[Paul M]

How can you make it show if there are users in chat on the forums page?

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=231185

[marinelife]

Thanks so much :)

[s810car]

I dont have FC6 installed so I cannot confirm the bug (which would be in FC anyway, so Im not sure I could do anything about it).

As to the database error - that is not coming from anything in this mod. I dont recognise the query from FC either.

Here's why I brought this up to you, code from the vbulletin40cms.php version 4.1.2.6
// Returns URL of user profile page //
function getUserProfile($userid)
{
return ($this->userid == $userid) ? "../profile.php?do=editprofile" : "../member.php?u=$userid";
}
I'm assuming this is what directs the linkback to the forum user profile, which it gives the error then not allowing you to continue.

K...figured the SQL error was something not that easy to find...sigh I'll keep researching and if anything its from affects or was affected by your hack I'll post an update

[Paul M]

When you said there was a bug, I assumed you meant with the CMS file supplied as part of this modification. 4.1.2.6 is not the file supplied here, its the default vb4 CMS. The header of this file is

$Revision: 1.4 $
$Date: 2010/01/13 23:54:00 $


It bypasses the profile issue.



(internally its Revision 4.1.4.5)

[s810car]

ohhhh, i thought those were one and the same file. so do I need to put the old file back it to have the proper integration, Idk what its set as now :confused: Would I lose the benefits of the hack leaving this file in?

[Paul M]

You must use the file supplied by this mod.

[s810car]

thanks, reinstalling :up:

[der_darkon]

For all the people who are having trouble to autologin into the chat and don´t like the white page with all the text:
Instead of just linking to "/chat/" you have to link to "/chat/flashchat.php" and you will be taking directly to the chat. (provided your cookiesettings are ok).

Thanks for the great integration.

[basilrath]

Just a quickie if anyone has an answer

I have added the chat (done this before so never been an issue)

The chat works ok etc but the text or the input text is pretty much transparent or wrong colour whatever you set it at?

I have done the normal steps deleted everything / reinstalled in correct orders but to no avail

login ok etc

thanks

[BrianMis]

Hello all, I have FlashChat installed and the integration (Thanks Paul) everything is working great. The only problem I have is I can't find any of the usergroup options in ACP.

Can anyone help out with this?

Thanks!

[basilrath]

Well ive gone back to FC 6.0.6 not as buggy and the "undefined" error which seems to be on the latest version isnt prevelant. The integration works fine.

[RedTrinity]

Did anybody else's copy of Flashchat 6 stop working when they upgraded to 4.0.8? Mine did :confused: Now everybody (including me) gets a white empty box when they visit the Flashchat link, and it is coming up "Flashchat does not appear to be correctly installed." in the WGO box.

Any suggestions on how to fix this would very much be appreciated!! I definitely haven't altered anything Flashchat related for a long time, so it definitely appears to be related to the forum upgrade.

[Paul M]

What exactly did you do when you upgraded ?

[RedTrinity]

What exactly did you do when you upgraded ?

Just the normal VB upgrade routine... uploaded the new VB system files over the old ones, followed the step by step upgrade process in the AdminCP. Turned the forum back on. Nothing else.

[basilrath]

Uninstall then install again ............ fixes the issue

[Paul M]

Just the normal VB upgrade routine... uploaded the new VB system files over the old ones, followed the step by step upgrade process in the AdminCP. Turned the forum back on. Nothing else.
No idea then, it would need access to your server to determine. If the WGO mod is giving that message then it cannot see Flashchat for some reason, usually because some of the files are missing.

[BrianMis]

Hello all, I have FlashChat installed and the integration (Thanks Paul) everything is working great. The only problem I have is I can't find any of the usergroup options in ACP.

Can anyone help out with this?

Thanks!

[Krusty1231]

Scroll down to "Usergroups" then "Usegroup manager" - Select the user group and click on "go" - scroll down until you see "FlashChat Permissions (Choose one only) "

Set your options there for that particular user group.

Hope it helps.

[RedTrinity]

If the WGO mod is giving that message then it cannot see Flashchat for some reason, usually because some of the files are missing.

I just re-downloaded the FC package straight from the Tufat website, and re-copied everything over - not an overwrite, just told it to ignore any existing files and only copy the ones which aren't already there onto the server.

Anyway after that, the problem is still happening :( So apparently its not due to missing files. Buggered if I can work out what the issue is. Might just have to do a complete re-install :(

[RedTrinity]

Can't even get it reinstalled, now.... getting this error halfway through.

Fatal error: Call to a member function read() on a non-object in /var/www/vhosts/theparentingsanctuary.com.au/httpdocs/forums/chat/install_files/step_insert.php on line 84

Googled the error above and found others who came across it as well during installation, but nobody to date has been able to supply a working solution.

*sigh* oh well... there goes out chat program :(

[Paul M]

Anyway after that, the problem is still happening :( So apparently its not due to missing files. Buggered if I can work out what the issue is. Might just have to do a complete re-install :(Sorry I wasnt clear on this. I dont mean files from the original package. When you install FC, it creates a series of temp files, this is what allows FC to work, and are what the mod checks.

[thebucky84]

so i got this today and have no idea how to integrate it to my forum on the navbar? Any help?

[basilrath]

Pretty simple follow the instructions ?

What area or section are you unclear about ............ and we can help

[synseal]

If anyone is having problems with installing flashchat with vbseo or getting it to load using this great mod, it could be the .htaccess file that is causing the problem,

I was advised to create a .htaccess file within the chat folder with this inside it,

RewriteEngine Off

I uploaded that to the chat/ folder and everything went as it should.

Thanks Paul for this :up:

[FTForums]

Hi,

This doesn't work with VBulletin 4.1, is there a new .xml file that does work with it? Or is it just too early for it yet?

Thanks

[Paul M]

You need to be a little more specific than "doesnt work".

[FTForums]

Sorry about that everyone, that was a pretty pathetic way to ask a question!

When importing the xml file, I get the following

The following dependencies were not met:

1. This product is not compatible with version 4.1.0 of vBulletin. (Compatible starting with 4.0.0 / Incompatible with 4.0.99 and greater)

Am I being completely stupid?

Thanks

[Paul M]

Ah, yes, it wont install on 4.1 until its dependancies are updated.

You can edit the XML yourself if you want, just change 4.0.99 to 4.1.99

[FTForums]

Thanks Paul, that works brilliantly including the autologin. I like the fact that it allows you to have your flashchat within a Vbulletin page but the page title is just Flashchat 6 Integration. Is there anyway to change this? When I have it loading in a standard flashchat page, I can call the page whatever I like but don't seem to have any option to do this when it's within a Vbulletin page. Thanks for your support.

[Paul M]

I believe its the phrase "flashchat_title". (The phrase is used in 3 places).

[FTForums]

Hi Paul

Sorry to be a complete pain in the backside but where is this? I have checked the Flashchat admin panel and it is all set correctly but when I connect to the page it still shows flashchat 6 integration. I've checked VBulletin > Settings > Options > FlashChat Integration and there is no option for it. Do I have to edit the xml file or something?

Thanks

[Paul M]

Like I said, its a phrase - you edit it in the vb phrase manager, just like any other vb phrase. :)

[Shogo]

Strange...
Since update to vB 4.1, I have a blank page when i go to .../misc.php?do=flashchat&room=1

Am I forgetting something?

[Paul M]

Possibly, how did you upgrade ?

[Shogo]

like this

Upgrading from vBulletin 4.0.x

Close your board via the Admin Control Panel.

Upload all files from the 'upload/' folder in the zip, with the exception of 'install/install.php'. Then open the 'upload/includes/' folder. In this you will find config.php.new. You should rename this to config.php and then open it in a text editor.

Open your browser and point the URL to http://www.example.com/forum/install/upgrade.php (where www.example.com/forums/ is the URL of your vBulletin). You should now be automatically forwarded to the appropriate upgrade script and step.

If any errors occur, copy the error and please contact support. DO NOT continue with the upgrade. Doing so may cause irreversible damage to the database.

Follow the instructions on the screen. Make sure you click next step or proceed until you are redirected to your Admin Control Panel. Here, you can reopen your board.


But that's strange... all the products working with misc.php give a blank page..?!

[Paul M]

Sorry, but I dont have enough information to answer your question.

Also, please read the purple support note.

[beatyourtruck]

Paul: Thanks for all your work on the FC mods. I have used them for many years and versions of vB and FC :)

I have not read much about FC 6 (I am still on 5). Do you know of any work that was done to reduce server load/connections on FC 6? I know you are not Tufat.....just looking for an opinion from someone outside of FC who is familiar with their products.

Thanks and sorry to bother you if you can't answer that.

[Paul M]

Im afraid I dont know. I personally havent used FC for sometime now.

[FReeSTER]

This chat is not integrating with my board 4.0.8

Configuration Error!

FlashChat was unable to detect your MySQL login setting from the vBulletin 4.0 configuration file. You must correct this before FlashChat can finish its installation. Please refer to the integration Instructions in the TUFaT.com Wiki to ensure that the FlashChat files were correctly uploaded to your server.

Possible Reasons for this error may include:

1) FlashChat was uploaded to an incorrect server location.
2) The CMS system that you are using is unsupported by FlashChat.
3) Your server has incompatible settings which may have been undetected in Step 1 of the FlashChat installer. For example, specific security restrictions which are not typical of most PHP/MySQL setups.

I even put the info from the database user and pass ect... and still cant get it to work on that step #2

[DTTO]

Ok, my apologies if I've missed this; but I had one of my admins ask me if there's a way to have the index page list who's currently logged into chat. I looked but didn't find it - or just flat out missed it.

[Paul M]

Its a separate mod.

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=231185

[onehost]

Does anyone know if this works for v4.1?

[taylorpiano]

waiting to hear reply to onehost's vB4.1 question

[basilrath]

Does anyone know if this works for v4.1?

Im running vb 4.1 as you can see and this works fine although rolling back to FC 5 seems to be less buggy in my opinion

youl see it working fine on the site

username: msn
password: pass123

try it

[taylorpiano]

thanks, I'll go check it out ;)

ok, I see how it works now, pretty much the same as it does on vB3.8
I wish it had the same options as the chat on Facebook and AOL/Aim, if you saw someone online, you just click their user name and send a message to talk live

[basilrath]

you can send someone a message via a seperate message "outside" of the main room if you like thats already within the software :)

[Paul M]

Important Note:

I no longer use Flashchat (and havent for over 18 months).

The development and support of Flashchat at Tufat.com appears to have died in 2010 - the site owner has not been seen for almost a year, and even the developer who took over F/C version 6 has not logged in for at least two months. The last [beta] version was 6.0.8, released in June 2010.

Therefore after almost 6 years of supporting Flashchat Integration with vBulletin, I have decided I can no longer support my Flashchat modifications. I do not have it installed on my test sites anymore.

Anyone who wishes can of course continue to use them, and they should continue to work quite happily in 4.1 [for the moment]. However, any future issues caused by vb style or code changes may break them, and will most likely remain unfixed.

[RichieBoy67]

Hey Paul, Understood my friend. It is a shame.. This was one of the best chats out there for barely any money at all.. I will miss this in the upcoming versions of VB..

Thanks for your work!

Richie

[RichieBoy67]

Im running vb 4.1 as you can see and this works fine although rolling back to FC 5 seems to be less buggy in my opinion

youl see it working fine on the site

username: msn
password: pass123

try it

I am trying to install this on a clients site and I have installed flashchat about 100 times with no problems.. This time I cannot even get the install to work.. He has an older version of php but supposedly compatible..

I was going to try an older version of FC.. You mentioned 5?? Do you happen to have a copy or do you know where I can find 5??

Thanks

[Akyeame Kwame]

Im afraid I dont know. I personally havent used FC for sometime now.

Hello Paul,

If you don't mind sharing, what are you using in place of FC if anything? I'm in the market for other options as well.

AK

[Paul M]

There is nothing to share, I no longer use any chat system. No one has missed it.

[RichieBoy67]

The main issue for me with trying an older version is the cmses file for 4.0... Is there another one that will work for installing FC5? I am working on writing a cmes file but buy would it be much faster to find one already written for FC5 and 4.1..

Aky... There are not many other options that are in the price range. I have tried virtually all of them. There are a couple here though on VBorg that have integration mods and if you are willing to pay for the premium chat those are not bad..

I can't remember right now but I think addonchat is one.. I would spend the money..

In actuality FC is a resource hog and is not so secure sometimes either.. If you are willing to spend a few bucks there are far better chats than FC.. For the price though FC is tops..

[Paul M]

The CMS file for 4.0 will work on 4.1, and on FC5.

[RichieBoy67]

I think I got it now but the problem I was having is that, for starters the admin page would not allow me to log in..

It appeared that I was logged in but it would not allow me to see the page and it keep asking for log in..sort of like what happens when you have a cookie issue with vbulletin.. The chat page seemed to work but not much else..

You are using the original cms that came with 6.0.9 in FC5?

Paul, just curious, which bugs are you talking about that are in 6.0.8 that are not in 5??

Thanks for your time friend..

Richie

[RichieBoy67]

I almost have this set..working on vb4.1 using fc6.0.8.. My current issue is that I can log into FC using the fc users created during install but the chat will not let me log in using vbulletin user.. when I try to open chat through VB it is giving me the incorrect username or password message.

By the way--this is not the auto log in issue..Even when I try to log in manually it does not see members data..

I will be eternally grateful if anyone can straighten me out..I have never had these problems before and I believe I have this installed on other 4.1 sites..I just don't know why I am having these issues.

Thanks,
Richie

[EquinoxWorld]

Does the flashchat also bring that IM bar on for the bottom of the screen?

[RichieBoy67]

Hello,

I have 2 questions..

#1 - Which files need to be writable during the FC6.0.8 install?

#2 - Which PHP additions are required for FC6 to work? Or what are common missing additions that would make it not work?

I have installed FC for many clients and have always gotten it working until now. I am trying to do a VB integration but I cannot even get the chat admin going..

I used binary and registered users option.. I go through the process but cannot access admin after install..

When I go into database and check cmses it shows me default and not the one I selected..vbulletin4..This is why I believe permissions need to be adjusted..

A couple other strange things are going on as well. The main install page is showing php4.## when the actual version is 5.##..

FYI-The chatroom will open itself, not using vbulletin..I believe it will work fine once it sees the proper cms file. I can go into the chat and use the log ins created during install..when I go into the admin.php it shows me as logged in but every time I check a setting it tries to make me log in again.

Can someone spare a second or two to answer??

Thanks

[UncoderMom]

If this is outdated Paul, can you please suggest something that is a bit more dated, that doesnt cost an arm, a leg and your first born?

My users miss this but the whole pop up log out think was causing conflict with users blockers and its to difficult to weed through that when they all tell me the dont have PB's installed. very frustrating having to truncate the DB table all the time. I tryed to get them to use the chat box channels but its a no go. LOL

[Paul M]

Sorry, I dont use any chat system now, so Im not familiar with any current ones.

[UncoderMom]

bummer.... Thanks anyway!

If Tufat springs to life again, will you have a change of heart? LOL I've used your flash chat mod for years and years!

[Paul M]

If Tufat springs to life again, will you have a change of heart? LOL I've used your flash chat mod for years and years!
Yeah, its over six years since I first released the mods for vb 3.0.

Sadly Im afraid that even if Tufat did suddenly pickup again (which seems unlikely) then its very doubtful I would carry on with the mods. Ive long since stopped using chat systems.

[AshMagic]

I made some theme changes in the admin control panel and after clicking save, my chat page gives me this error: Flashchat does not appear to be correctly installed.

There is no flash chat loaded. How can I fix this please?
It doesn't work in any browser.

[JAFRI]

Flashchat does not appear to be correctly installed.

not work vb.4.1.2 ??

[Paul M]

Nothing in 4.1.2 would stop this working. I suggest you make sure you have actually installed Flashchat correctly.

As it says ;

Note: This modification is not Flashchat - you must obtain and install that first - this is just vBulletin / Flashchat Integration. You must also install Flashchat into a folder called 'chat' in your forum root folder i.e. (/forums/chat/) - this is the same folder as your usercp.php file and includes folder. This modification will fail if you do not do this.

[junaid]

Hello Paul M

Please help to uninstall this mod correctly
Now I have issue unknown space

After removing all hacks and Plugin/Hook System off also this space is not gone
here is screen shot of space

127878

when I try to save a message window display
There are Errors in the setting on this Page Are u sure to save Yes or No
If yes it save and work

Those two space is Flash chat who is chatting and Flash chat plug-ins
when I install it space full and no error
when I uninstall no error but there is space
This two hacks have same issue
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showt...ight=Flashchat

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=231185

Please guide me how to fix this issue

[Paul M]

Easiest way to remove them is to put the forum in debug mode, you will then have the option to delete them.

[junaid]

I am new could u tell how I set forum in debug mode

[AshMagic]

I made some theme changes in the admin control panel and after clicking save, my chat page gives me this error: Flashchat does not appear to be correctly installed.

There is no flash chat loaded. How can I fix this please?
It doesn't work in any browser.

I've installed this multiple times and I'm confident its been installed 100% correctly.
I run vBulletin 4.1.2.

Flashchat may work, it may not. As soon as you edit the style or anything, it will then fall over telling you it isnt installed correctly.

Cannot fix it no matter what I do. To make matters worse, it won't uninstall properly so can no longer install a fresh copy.

I wouldnt bother with this as its obviousally unstable.

[junaid]

I try debug mode
but don't know how to do I want more help to uninstall this mod properly
$config['Misc']['debug'] = 1;

This what I enter my config file
Please give more details how to reverse database changed made on this hack

[Rebecca217]

I made some theme changes in the admin control panel and after clicking save, my chat page gives me this error: Flashchat does not appear to be correctly installed.

There is no flash chat loaded. How can I fix this please?
It doesn't work in any browser.

I'm getting this same error when I try to access through the misc.php?do=flashchat&room=1 url. Strangely enough, it worked once through that url--but when I went back a second time, I started receiving the error. FlashChat still works fine when I access it directly.

Any ideas on how to fix this are appreciated. :)

[Bounce]

auto login no longer works in 4.1.3 .. oh well :D

[Paul M]

auto login no longer works in 4.1.3 .. oh well :D
Im not aware of any change in 4.1.3 that would break it.

[Bounce]

Im not aware of any change in 4.1.3 that would break it.

am getting Incorrect Username or Password error paul

[junaid]

Paul M please help to remove forum is in debug mode

[junaid]

Thanks I fixed my issue

[Paul M]

am getting Incorrect Username or Password error paul
As I said, Im not aware of anything, but since I no longer have it installed anywhere I cannot test or check it.

[Bounce]

As I said, Im not aware of anything, but since I no longer have it installed anywhere I cannot test or check it.

aye cool paul never expected help as read the addon wasnt supported by you any more, cheers :up:

[Guest210212002]

"FlashChat was unable to detect your MySQL login setting from the vBulletin 4.0 configuration file. "

I saw that one other person has this error. Has anyone else sorted it out? My users use the hell out of my chat room, and there doesn't seem to be many other options out there.

[nfortin]

Installed this and very pleased with it. I'd like to add a button above the navbar next to where the "Forum" and "What's New" button are. Can anyone tell me how to do this?

[Guest210212002]

Hm, still getting the unable to detect settings error.

- VB 4.1.3
- Uploaded FC6 chat folder to forum/chat
- Uploaded the CMS file from this installer (tried it with both, actually)
- Ran the installer
- Clicked the CMS integration box
- PHP 5.2.17

Not sure what I'm missing. In the integration notes it says to put your license information in, but it's for old versions of VB3 and I assume it's outdated. (Plus, I don't see an option in the current CMS file).

I haven't tried directly inputting my DB settings into the CMS file for fear of hosing things. Anyone else have luck getting past it?

Edit: Actually I found the answer here.

http://forum.tufat.com/showthread.php?t=65658&highlight=detect

Adding that line to the .htaccess file in /forum got past Step 2.

However, now I get the following:


Fatal error: Uncaught exception 'Exception' with message 'Headers already sent in /(my folder)/funcs.php on line 2. Cannot send log data to FirePHP. You must have Output Buffering enabled via ob_start() or output_buffering ini directive.'

Which is fixed by dropping all of the old flashchat tables before re-installing. Edit: And it works!

[thunderclap82]

There is an AJAX plug-in for Flashchat that I'm trying to get working so people on non-flash devices can access it. Unfortunately, modifying the configuration file is a bit over my head and I thought either the author of this mod or someone with more coding experience could help. (I hope I'm not hijacking this thread; I thought it might benefit all of us.)

This requires the official AJAX mod found on the tufat site.

The first step seems to be the same for all boards: rename user.js to user.php. You then need to modify the ajax.tpl file in the templates folder.

Find:
<script type="text/javascript" src="js/user.js"></script>

Replace with:
<script type="text/javascript" src="js/user.php"></script>

This is where I get lost. You now need to modify the user.php file.

Here is what I have. I've designated my (few) changes:

<?php /* I added */

/*
(c) 2006 TUFaT.com. All Rights Reserved
*/

/* user object */

function User () {
this["uid"] = $userid; /* I added */
this["login"] = $username; /* I added */
this["password"] = null;
this["room"] = 0;
this["role"] = 0;
this["color"] = "ffffff";
this["state"] = 1;
this["gender"] = "U";
this["photo"] = "";
this["tz"] = -180;
this["lang"] = config["defaultLanguage"];
this["ignored"] = false;
this["loginInProgress"] = false;
this["privateWin"] = null;
}

?> /* I added */

Now, all the other board that have gotten this working have additional code prior to the /* user object */ portion, though I have no idea what should be added for vB. Does the author of this mod or someone who knows coding like to take a stab?

Again, if it's inappropriate for me to post here I apologize. Let me know and I will make it it's own thread, or I will ask a mod to move it. I just thought it could be beneficial for all who use it.

[Paul M]

I dont mind you asking, but personally I cannot help you - ive never used the ajax plugin.

[Chase]

Does anyone know if Flashchat 6 is still available for purchase thru tufat?

[Stefan118]

in january it was...
just $5,00 and you can download 2 versions.

If you download...
There is no support anymore for the chat by the creator.

There is a bug in it with the status change in the chat.

Took me a couple days to find the cure.
You can PM me and I will mail it to you.

[Paul M]

Does anyone know if Flashchat 6 is still available for purchase thru tufat?
Flashchat is free, and has been for at least the last two years.

[Stefan118]

Flashchat is free, and has been for at least the last two years.

Not that i need it anymore, but where can you download it free?
I mean... when i go to tufat.com, it says $5,00
Sure, you can download the FREE version, but my opinion is that there are some important things missing.

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

Ok, i know you can download it NOT legaly, but i thought this was the official website.

[Paul M]

Simply download the Free version on the link you posted.

All the $5 gets you is the source code, which is of no use to 99% of people.

[Chase]

I assume the free version would work fine with vb4 and this mod?

[Paul M]

As far as I know it still works. I dont actually use it any more.

[yesfans]

I get SPAM ALERT MESSAGES if I type too many messages to faast, how do I turn that off?

[yesfans]

next to my name/time it says UNDEFINED. What does that mean, how to get rid of it?

[yesfans]

is there a script/code to put a WHO IS IN CHAT on my forums front page, 4.1.4 version.

[lild100]

Is there a way to have a number next the title Chat Lounge.. i.e if 5 people are in the chat lounge it will become chat lounge (5)

Any ideas guys please help i want this

Dan

[EdQ]

"FlashChat was unable to detect your MySQL login setting from the vBulletin 4.0 configuration file. "

I saw that one other person has this error. Has anyone else sorted it out? My users use the hell out of my chat room, and there doesn't seem to be many other options out there.

I am getting that issue now. Oh well.

[Rahstyles]

Hey does this work for 4.1.5?

[EdQ]

Hey does this work for 4.1.5?

It doesn't work for me.

[Rahstyles]

It doesn't work for me.

What problems are u getting?

[EdQ]

"FlashChat was unable to detect your MySQL login setting from the vBulletin 4.0 configuration file. "

I saw that one other person has this error. Has anyone else sorted it out? My users use the hell out of my chat room, and there doesn't seem to be many other options out there.

What problems are u getting?

Same as above

[John Lester]

Hey does this work for 4.1.5?

Yes although the "undefined" bug (all chats are preceeded by undefined) is present on my install.

[basilrath]

Use the earlier chat tufat system it has less bugs and the "undefined" is not present

[Rahstyles]

Acsually its working on my site

[k6rikko]

Hi all, i run Vbulletin 4.1.5 and have integrated the flashchat over this plug in here. The problem is i have changed the default style and works fine if i log in over the chat direct. If i use the log in over vbulletin so the style is the same but in blue <.< this drives me crazy. blue doesnt fit my page style :rolleyes:

I have attached 2 pics from the prob. Any chance to correct this ? I would be sooo happy if someone can help me with this :)

1st pic shows over direct chat log in but i need this over vb log-in too
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/

2nd pic shows wrong styling over vb log-in
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/


many thanks all , have a good time :up:

greets Rikko

[lild100]

Is there a way to have a number next the title Chat Lounge.. i.e if 5 people are in the chat lounge it will become chat lounge (5)

Any ideas guys please help i want this

Dan

[k6rikko]

No idea ? Please :( its really important to fit the style on the board

[k6rikko]

Problem not solved yet <.< No one here where can help. I know i be stressing but its really important thats the prob :/

[Lostboyfan]

Installed. Works great Btw is there a way to make this so that it can open in a popup window. My members have been asking me that question.