Members who are chatting in Flashchat 6.

[Paul M]

This modification is no longer available or supported.

Note: I no longer use Flashchat, and development and support of it at Tufat appears to have died in 2010.


vBulletin 4.x Version

** This is not compatible with vBulletin 4.0.7 or Less **

Please remember to click Mark as Installed if you use this modification.
Please fee free to nominate this modification for the MOTM, and/or use the donate link provided (Support Developer).

This is a simple display of who is currently chatting in FlashChat - on the forum homepage display.

Note: This modification is for Flashchat 6, it will not work with Flashchat 4, and may not work with Flashchat 5.

The main features are ;

1. It displays the list on Forum Home with the "Users online" display.
2. The list view is collapsable, so you see just the number.
3. Users who should display as coloured or bold etc are displayed correctly (based on the display usergroup)
4. If you 'hover' over a username it will show the room they are chatting in and their status (away etc).
5. If the chat is empty, a simple "no one is chatting" message is displayed.
6. The option to record and display the Most Ever chatters can be enabled.
7. The ability to turn it on/off is in the ACP Options.
8. The ability to allow only certain usergroups to view the list is an ACP option (include or exclude groups).

Added in v4.0.2
9. The list view can be set to be always collapsed on page load.
10. The mod will try and detect if Flashchat is installed, and display an error if not.
(Options are located in vBulletin Options > Who Is Using Flashchat).

Unzip the XML and import into vB using the ACP Product Manager.


Further Notes:

This hack cannot display any bots in the chat, due to the strange way that Flashchat stores this information.

I have no connection with the Flashchat (http://www.tufat.com/s_flash_chat_chatroom.htm) product - if you have questions about Flashchat functionality then their forums are located here (http://www.tufat.com/phpBB2/index.php).


Support

This modification is not supported.


This has been updated for style changes introduced in vBulletin 4.0.8. It will probably look ok in older versions, but will not be perfect.


History:

v4.0.1 : 25-Dec-2009 : Initial release for vb 4.0.0 Gold.
v4.0.2 : 14-Jan-2010 : Flashchat detection and always collapsed option added.
v4.0.3 : 26-Jan-2010 : Various updates.
v4.0.4 : 18-Feb-2010 : Installer update.
v4.0.5 : 29-May-2010 : Fix error in upgrade section of install code.
v4.0.6 : 22-Oct-2010 : Fixed for WGO style changes in vB 4.0.8.
v4.0.7 : 06-Nov-2010 : Install code updated.

v4.1.0 : 04-Dec-2010 : Updated for vBulletin 4.1.

[sisterhood]

yes! THX YOU!

[radmoose]

Very Nice...

One 'feature' I would like to see (at least as an option) is to have the list recognize if a member has their 'invisible' flag set on their account and then not show it (except to those that have persmissions.) Like how the Currently Online list does.

[Paul M]

That is deliberately not implemented as its pointless - if you login to the chat you will see them anyway.

[The Coon]

Dear Paul,
great as usual! ;)

And thank you very much!

Only one question, please ... do you see a chance to generally realize this :

108156
(Sidebar Forum 4 - not as widget)

I always thought and got the feedback too, that the information "who is online in the chat" in "Whats going on?" does not arrest attention, cause it`s placed at the bottom of the forum.

Thank you again and merry christmas!

[Paul M]

Sorry, but not at the moment - I'll keep the request in mind for the future.

[radmoose]

That is deliberately not implemented as its pointless - if you login to the chat you will see them anyway.
I agree that they would be seen in the chat, but there are reasons to not show up on the forum page. However, I understand why you felt it was unnecessary to implement.

[The Coon]

Sorry, but not at the moment - I'll keep the request in mind for the future.

THX! :)

[HappyFeet]

Thanks for this and the integration Paul, great stuff! *Installed*:up:

I do have a question, the most users ever online at any one time gives a date of 1969. I'm not sure what the problem is, any ideas? I currently have it disabled via options until I can fix it...

Screenshot

[Paul M]

There is nothing to fix, thats simply the default date as no one has used the chat on your forum yet.

[AzzidReign]

Thanks! I'll be looking to install this when we upgrade.

[MagiKelly]

Installed but when enabled I get the the following error when trying to view the forum.

Warning: require_once([path]/chat/temp/config.srv.php) [function.require-once]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory in [path]/forum.php(78) : eval()'d code on line 5

Fatal error: require_once() [function.require]: Failed opening required '/var/www/html/songofthepaddle/forum/chat/temp/config.srv.php' (include_path='.:/php/includes;/usr/share/pear') in /var/www/html/songofthepaddle/forum/forum.php(78) : eval()'d code on line 5

I have installed the chat integration and it is working without issue.

[MagiKelly]

Sorry, ignore this. I have just seen I am using an old version of the Chat software.

[M3xital]

Thanks Paul!

[TheTradersArena]

Installed and working fine.......marked and tagged........thanks!

[radmoose]

OK, I shouldn't attempt this stuff on almost no sleep, but I am trying to figure out how to change the "Flashchat 6.0.6" text that is displayed on the section. It seems to be tied to "wic.whotitle" but I can't figure out where to change it =(

[Paul M]

In what way are you trying to change it ?

[radmoose]

Would prefer it to say "ForumName Chat: Total Chatters Online: 0" instead of "Flashchat 6.0.6 : Total Chatters Online: 0"

[Paul M]

Then you need to edit the phrase wic_chat_today

[madotds]

Hi Paul

Thanks for the mod :) just wodering? is there code in this that I could use to put into a module on the forum home page? is that even posible?

Mark

[Paul M]

This already displays on the forum homepage, so I dont get what you mean.

[RedHacker]

Dear Paul,
great as usual! ;)

And thank you very much!

Only one question, please ... do you see a chance to generally realize this :

108156
(Sidebar Forum 4 - not as widget)

I always thought and got the feedback too, that the information "who is online in the chat" in "Whats going on?" does not arrest attention, cause it`s placed at the bottom of the forum.

Thank you again and merry christmas!

+1 It was better....

[madotds]

This already displays on the forum homepage, so I dont get what you mean.

I was just wondering if the was away of putting it in one of the forum blocks, That way I could have it showing near the top of the forum making it more visible to members.

Mark
Edit:
Sorry I see it was already posted here.

Dear Paul,
great as usual! ;)

And thank you very much!

Only one question, please ... do you see a chance to generally realize this :

108156
(Sidebar Forum 4 - not as widget)

I always thought and got the feedback too, that the information "who is online in the chat" in "Whats going on?" does not arrest attention, cause it`s placed at the bottom of the forum.

Thank you again and merry christmas!

Thats what i was looking

[Paul M]

I was just wondering if the was away of putting it in one of the forum blocks, That way I could have it showing near the top of the forum making it more visible to members.


It is not possible with this, no - it would require a completely new modification. ATM I have no idea how those sideblocks even work, I might look into it when I have some spare time.

[madotds]

It is not possible with this, no - it would require a completely new modification. ATM I have no idea how those sideblocks even work, I might look into it when I have some spare time.

Ok thanks for the reply and the great mods :)

[radmoose]

Then you need to edit the phrase wic_chat_today
Weird... I can't find wic_chat_today anywhere. =(

I was just wondering if the was away of putting it in one of the forum blocks, That way I could have it showing near the top of the forum making it more visible to members.

I thought I would contribute for once. =) I have a chat block "mod" that I posted here (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=233776).

I recommend still using this mod (Members who are chatting in Flashchat 6) in case users have sidebar blocks hidden.

[Paul M]

Weird... I can't find wic_chat_today anywhere.
Its a phrase, search for it in phrase manager.

[radmoose]

I know, I tried that and got no results. Not sure what is up with my install =/

[hohleweg]

Hi
I get this message in the forumtop:
Warnung: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in [path]/forum.php(78) : eval()'d code (Zeile 176)

now i deaktived the addon
greetings jo

[Paul M]

Either your Flashchat is not installed correctly, or you have incorrectly set the language code in this mods options.

[hohleweg]

Hi
or you have incorrectly set the language code in this mods options.
where I can adjust that?
Jo

[Paul M]

As the main post says ;

(Options are located in vBulletin Options > Who Is Using Flashchat).

[lorenii]

Great product!!

Installed!

[japancars]

Do you write a version for 4.0.x???

[Paul M]

This is the vb4 version .......

[japancars]

Yes but this is a version for 4.0.0 and not for 4.0.1 ;-)

I get this error...

Warnung: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in [path]/forum.php(78) : eval()'d code (Zeile 36)

[Paul M]

This for all vb4 versions.

Also, see posts #29 to #32

[japancars]

Big thanks was my fault!!!

[basilrath]

Did anyone get the widget for "whos chatiing" for the frontpage aswell as forumhome?

[TCB]

Thanks a lot :D

[badawidollah]

where to start?

[Rebecca217]

Paul, thank you so much! I really appreciate it! :)

[basilrath]

where to start?

not sure what you mean ?

Where to start as in where do you get Flashchat 6? if so ........ http://www.tufat.com/

If its the product then import as normal through admin cp

[Debbi]

This is a great add on. Works perfectl,y and every question I had was answered in this thread. Thanks so much.

[Rakehel]

We're still using vB 3.85 because we're waiting for a new skin. I've installed Flashchat 6 because we like to remain current with this program.

Is there any method for making this mod work for Flashchat 6 on vB 3.85?

[Paul M]

Nope, but afaik, my Flashchat 5 mods (for 3.8) will work on Flashchat 6.

[Rakehel]

Thank you for pointing out the fix Paul. The v3.8.002 for Flashchat 5 does appear to work with Flashchat 6 and vB 3.8.5.

We'd just given up on another chat program and decided to return to Flashchat and this feature is definitely critical.

[basilrath]

Just as a little information the display of "who is chatting" in the chat room in the whats on section can be re-worked to display on the forumhome - top right / left etc.

The reason i have done this was the simple fact it seemed the members (lazy as ever) will not scroll or look at full sites pages, which with location of the whats on being low down as default.

I reworked it to the way it is done in the attached picture and with the flashing icon - and yes people are using the Chat area more frequently and have commented on the fact they can see it more easily. This is just to let people know it can be done.

it can be seen here providing the chatroom is being used........ http://www.tabletennistalk.co.uk/forum/forum.php

[AndyP]

Hi Paul

Thanks for continuing with these mods, even though you don't use Flashchat yourself.

In a previous version of this mod there was some discussion about showing the link in the navbar with the total amount of chatters with it, eg "Flashchat (11)".

This was previously done by changing the hook one of the plugins used from forumhome_start to global_start, and using $totalchatters as the variable in the navbar. Is this still the case, as I haven't been able to get it to work yet?

Thanks

[basilrath]

Sadly i tried the hook changes and using the $totalchatters variable but the mod wont work without changes to the display chatters template and changing the hook to navbar, which removes it from the "whats on" box and then replaces it into the navbar like my dump above, with an image flashing aswell as the member names in the chat.

[Paul M]

In a previous version of this mod there was some discussion about showing the link in the navbar with the total amount of chatters with it, eg "Flashchat (11)".

This was previously done by changing the hook one of the plugins used from forumhome_start to global_start, and using $totalchatters as the variable in the navbar. Is this still the case, as I haven't been able to get it to work yet?

Nope, that functionality was little used and removed in the vb4 version as it could not be done quite as easily.

[AndyP]

Thanks guys.

I've ended up hacking the navbar code to put a link to the chat as a navtab. The members will just have to do without knowing how many are in there, or go to the front page.

[hubba]

I want to move up a part of the Whats going on. Online Users AND the Chatters online should be under the navbar. Any idea how I have to change the template Forumhome?

[basilrath]

Ok hubba all fixed for you ................... :)

[Verionia]

Can you make it as a forum sideblock?

[basilrath]

The hack would have to be re written for it to work within a sidebar but works very well as the picture shows in post #48 with the flashing icon and members displayed.

[Paul M]

Can you make it as a forum sideblock?
That would need a new modification to be released, and tbh, I havent seen enough demand for such a release - in fact, you may be the first person to ask.

[The Coon]

... in fact, you may be the first person to ask.

That is not true (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=1938247&postcount=5) ... :D

[Paul M]

LOL, well I did say "may" ;)

Looks like the second then. :)

[hubba]

Paul, it its true, if the chat display sits down under the forum everone has to scroll down all 2 minutes to have a look. If it ist above the forums ist better, basilraths solution is very good. With the former hacks we could teke the variable and put it anywhere, as I am using VBCMS I put it it in their online module leftside.

[derandechser]

Just as a little information the display of "who is chatting" in the chat room in the whats on section can be re-worked to display on the forumhome - top right / left etc.

The reason i have done this was the simple fact it seemed the members (lazy as ever) will not scroll or look at full sites pages, which with location of the whats on being low down as default.

I reworked it to the way it is done in the attached picture and with the flashing icon - and yes people are using the Chat area more frequently and have commented on the fact they can see it more easily. This is just to let people know it can be done.

it can be seen here providing the chatroom is being used........ http://www.tabletennistalk.co.uk/forum/forum.php

This is absolutely, what i am looking for! How did you manage that??
Greets peter
btw: Thank you Paul for this Addon:)

[basilrath]

Hi Peter pm me and ill sort the code out ...........

[beatyourtruck]

Awesome. Works and looks great! 8) Thanks Paul!

[TazDevilLooney]

Feature Request
---------------------

Hi paul, would there be anyway of displaying the guest names from chat in your forum hack.
I added a .gif icon to the hack from here for some fun, which still works when a guest is in the room.
Hower there is no name displayed but the icon works to say people are there.
Maybe even just a counter would suffice.

Grate mod by the way and keep up the good work

Taz

[Paul M]

Guest names ?

[TazDevilLooney]

Yes, I'm running flash chat 6.0.8 but the guest names don't apear in mod, the registed users do but not guests.

This is using the flash intergration of course. I'm using flashchat to accept guests and registed users.


http://www.missiontcomputers.com/images/chat2.png


http://www.missiontcomputers.com/images/chat.png


Thankyou Taz

[Paul M]

Integration prevents guests by definition, so you cannot be using it.

[Paul M]

Fixed for vb 4.0.8 WGO style changes in latest release.

[Hippy]

thanks

[basilrath]

The mod can easily be changed now to reflect the users in chatroom as shown in the image below.................... tends to make it more "member prominant" with flashing icon too

http://www.daverobson.com/images/chatters-nav.jpg

Let me know if you would like this :up:

you can use the login - username: mail-test
password: 123

[Krusty1231]

That's awesome.....and thanks for installing it for me too.....You are most helpful.....

[AURFSCAN]

Thanks Paul and thanks basilrath :up:

[clubvr4]

im interested in moving the totalchatters part to the navbar, how was this acheived basilrath?, its not as simple as it once was :(

[AURFSCAN]

I slimmed mine down and now Im happy with it. clubvr4 just pm basilrath and he should get back to you

[basilrath]

im interested in moving the totalchatters part to the navbar, how was this acheived basilrath?, its not as simple as it once was :(

what area do you want the "online chatters" adding to specifically

I have sent you a pm with the relevant codelines and a zip folder link

Pm me your details if you have a problem and ill add it asap

Dave

[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.

[marinelife]

What chat software do you use and will have mods for if any?

[Paul M]

I dont use any.

[GEORGEFK]

what area do you want the "online chatters" adding to specifically

I have sent you a pm with the relevant codelines and a zip folder link

Pm me your details if you have a problem and ill add it asap

Dave
Would you please send me if possible?

[yesfans]

So Vbulletin will not get behind another chat and integrate it into 4.x? A lot of us would love to see it happen.

[yesfans]

When I went to this latest version of VB, all the neat new things it provides the end users, CHAT was one of the most asked for thing to be put back on my site.

[Lostboyfan]

Installed. Works great :)