Flashchat Integration for vB 3.5

[pauloo]

sorry, don't start
I keep your version 2.58

thank you

[Holidazed]

If you want the FlashChat admin area to be accessable from within yor ACP, just upload this file to your ./includes/xml folder.

[majoreyeswater]

Ok at the risk of experiencing the wrath of those more knowledgeable than me....

I didn't have flashcat, but have bought it and copied it to my server.

All seems to have gone well.

Have downloaded this mod..and amended the en.php and uploaded the vbulletin35CMS.php

I then ran install on the flashchat - selected vb3.5 all seems to have gone well.


I then uploaded the product, and it did so successfully.

But.. what happens now?

The instructions don't reference any template edits, so where is the link to it for the users - I can add one in the nav bar, but assumed the xml would take care of it. Is the link to the start of the flashchat - http://ww.../chat/flashchat.php ?

Is the admin of it through the admincp or is it separate (.chat/admin.php?)

Where is the 'who's online' plug-in which is part of this hack shown?

I have read through a number of these posts as much as I can understand, and have seen mentioned that I need to enter my VB licence number in the CMS file.. can anyone tell me where, or indeed why - as the if I go directly to flaschat, it logs me in directly so is integrating correctly.

If anyone can help with these, and apologies If I am being obtuse, just can't work them out.

Thanks

[Paul M]

sorry, don't start
I keep your version 2.58

thank youWell I did warn you I had no ability to test it (as I was at work). There was a missing semi-colon which has been fixed, and it works fine on my test site now. :)

[Paul M]

The instructions don't reference any template edits, so where is the link to it for the users - I can add one in the nav bar, but assumed the xml would take care of it. Is the link to the start of the flashchat - http://ww.../chat/flashchat.php ?

Is the admin of it through the admincp or is it separate (.chat/admin.php?)

Where is the 'who's online' plug-in which is part of this hack shown?

I have read through a number of these posts as much as I can understand, and have seen mentioned that I need to enter my VB licence number in the CMS file.. can anyone tell me where, or indeed why - as the if I go directly to flaschat, it logs me in directly so is integrating correctly.You should re-download this as the vbulletin35CMS.php was broken. Make sure you upload the working version to the right place.

There is no requirement to enter your vb licence number, that was removed ages ago.

You have to add the link manually to your navbar (yes, link to flashchat.php).

[Smiry Kin's]

Ermm were do i allow these, or what URL do i put in, because mydomain.com/chat doesnt work :s.. i have to click login using blah blah..vB 3.5 integration allows ;

* Authorised members to be automatically logged in.
* All non authorised members are locked out (both are based on usergroup membership).
* If enabled, the users location is now displayed in WOL (use the plugin to avoid "Unknown Location").
* The CMS file no longer requires your vb licence code to be entered.
* Automatic login now works even if a member has not ticked "remember me".

[Paul M]

You don't 'allow' them, they are automatic if it's installed correctly.

[majoreyeswater]

You should re-download this as the vbulletin35CMS.php was broken. Make sure you upload the working version to the right place.
Sorry, didn't quote understand what this meant.

The vbulletin35CMS.php was downloaded from the hack - should I upload a new one, and what will that address?

Thanks

[majoreyeswater]

....as a postscript, I uploaded the Who-is-chatting.xml product and that has added the the who's online in chat table.

should i amend anything in the original flashchat installation, or with the cms file, or will everything be fine?

[Paul M]

If your chat is working then don't worry about the CMS file - there was a broken version uploaded for a few hours.

You don't need to change anything for the WIC hack.

[Smiry Kin's]

You don't 'allow' them, they are automatic if it's installed correctly.
well seems they dont work, also after adding your vbullet35 thing, the whole chat has stoped working, nothing works now..

[Paul M]

also after adding your vbullet35 thing, the whole chat has stoped working, nothing works now..See the post above, you probably downloaded the broken version earlier today.

[Smiry Kin's]

ok after reinstalling it worked, now i used your vbulletin35 thing, was diifferent settings i didnt no what to do, so i left it, to what i thought was right, now it doesnt auto logg in, it doesnt even reconsize me as admin, or even a user.. dude =-/

[majoreyeswater]

If your chat is working then don't worry about the CMS file - there was a broken version uploaded for a few hours.

You don't need to change anything for the WIC hack.


In which case... thanks very much for this hack. Really adds value to my messageboard (and god knows my board needs it...!!)

Cheers.

[Funkie]

Ok first of all nice script thx Tufat you should charge more:)

Now second to Paul just how can you call this Flashchat Integration for vB 3.5 all the work was done by Tufat and you haven't even integrated to vb otherwise the page would show header navbar and footer

so tell me what did you actually contribute to this hack?

[Holidazed]

Too true. I would love to see this flashchat embedded into my site look and feel. The proper header and footer would be awesome.

[Paul M]

<load of trollish rubbish >I'm not going to waste my time replying to idiotic posts like yours.

[Funkie]

edit crap thing to say

[Princeton]

you can't reply because you cant get header navbar and footer
to work with itOut of respect to the author please keep communications civilize. eg. If you don't have nothing productive to say then don't say nothing.

Your next post may be removed.

[Funkie]

I am sorry if everyones taken it the wrong way I wasn't meaning to be rude in any way.

I was just asking as the script is writen by Tufat what did paul contribute its a simple question and there is no rudeness meant by it.

intergration for a script like this that already works with vb would mean header etc not just a page none of your members can get back to your forums from.


Sorry if I offended anyone

[Paul M]

Perhaps you should try reading the notes instead of shooting your mouth off.

The latest versions of Flashchat (i.e. 4.4.1 and above) now include my integration as part of the standard Tufat supplied files ..
Flashchat only "already works with vb" becuase of the vbulletin35CMS.php integration file that I wrote (and maintain, on behalf of Tufat). You will also find several other bits of my code embedded in the flashchat files, since Tufat has included them over time. The vb3.0 integration file is also maintained by me.

As for headers & footers, they have absolutely nothing to do with integration whatsoever. What planet are you on ?

For the record, you did not just ask a simple question, your exact words were "all the work was done by Tufat and you haven't even integrated to vb"

Trolls do not offend me, but ignorance makes me angry.

[Funkie]

I take my hat off to you then top bit of coding works a treat

[Holidazed]

Paul M, thank you for the integration. I did not know it was you who did that. I did not see any reference on Tufat's website giving you credit for it.

As for the headers and footers, it is not a manditory thing, but I would love it if I could force flashchat to work inside my existing site navigation.

[Paul M]

Paul M, thank you for the integration. I did not know it was you who did that. I did not see any reference on Tufat's website giving you credit for it.My name is in the relevant files if you look. :) I also got a nice "thank you" from Darren for my efforts ;)

As for the headers and footers, it is not a manditory thing, but I would love it if I could force flashchat to work inside my existing site navigation.There is already a hack available (by noppid I think) to embed the flashchat page inside a vb page.

[Holidazed]

Thank you. I found it at https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=100317. You might want to make it an addon.

[Paul M]

Thank you. I found it at https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=100317. You might want to make it an addon.I can't do that, it has to be done by the other hacks owner.

[Rivers]

Guys,

I just installed it and everything seems to work fine. A couple of questions:

1. Is there anyway I can get a direct link to /chat/admin.php from the VB admin CP? I am currently typing it in manually in the IE address bar.

2. How can I find what usergroup number my custom user group is?

3. I can't seem to find this within Admin CP -> "Go to vBulletin settings and set the groups that are allowed to access the FlashChat vB Page under FlashChat vB Page Settings." Did I install something wrongly? I can't seem to find any FlashChat vB Page settings, or is he referring to /chat/admin.php?

Thanks.

[Funkie]

ok number

1 read this post https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=921998&postcount=755

2 go in to your vbull admincp and click on usergroups all your usergroup numbers are listed there you will only have a customer usergroup if you have set one up

[Funkie]

has anyone gone in and had a chat with the bot hes friggin nuts:banana:

[MorrisMcD]

has anyone gone in and had a chat with the bot hes friggin nuts:banana:


Yea... That is some funny S**t... I was cracking up when I first installed it and one of my users wandered in and carried like a 15 min conversation with the bot and was getting severly pissed at it.. lol

[cdoyle]

Hi,
I have this hack working and it only allows my paying members into the chat. I was thinking of allowing my non paying members into the chat this weekend.

It's been so long since I installed this, I can't remember. Is there away in the admincp, to change the permission settings?

[Paul M]

No, you edit the vbulletin35CMS.php file.

[cdoyle]

That's what I thought, but wanted to make sure.

any plans on making a hack so it can be done in the admin cp :)

[Paul M]

any plans on making a hack so it can be done in the admin cp :)Plans - yes.

Will those plans ever happen - that remains to be seen ....

[Synth]

Installed and working great with vB3.5.4 Flash Chat 4.5.6 and noppids' FlashChat on vBulletin Page:)

Thanks!

[ubblite]

Just want to say thank you Paul for this extension. Right now I'm using vbShout but I think I'm going to give this a try as I keep having mySQL errors with vbShout - it could by my host but what the heck.

[Synth]

I cannot for the life of me find where to change the FlashChat title. I have looked through phrases, templates, xml's, .php's, from this hack and noppids page integration hack and can't find it. I have found instances in the xml but it did not change on the site even after editing the xml, uninstalling the old one, and installing the edited one. LOL

Please see attachment

Any Ideas:)

[Paul M]

Don't know - that would be part of noppids hack.

[silurius]

Hi Paul. I'm looking at the readme and at the first post, but I'm missing the upgrade steps. Could you clarify what's needed for existing users of this? Thanks.

[Paul M]

1. Import/reimport the product.

2. Replace your copy of the vbulletin35CMS.php with the latest one. Remember to re-edit the usergroup access section if you have altered this for custom usergroups.

[deta]

Hello!

How can I bring the profile User picture or Avatar in the chat?

How does this go?

What must I change, with it the functioned with VB 3.5?

cu Deta

[Funkie]

I cannot for the life of me find where to change the FlashChat title. I have looked through phrases, templates, xml's, .php's, from this hack and noppids page integration hack and can't find it. I have found instances in the xml but it did not change on the site even after editing the xml, uninstalling the old one, and installing the edited one. LOL

Please see attachment

Any Ideas:)


in flashchatauto template the bit I highlighted green

$stylevar[htmldoctype]
<html dir="$stylevar[textdirection]" lang="$stylevar[languagecode]">
<head>
$headinclude
<title>Flashchat - $vboptions[bbtitle]</title>
<if condition="$FCVP_allowed">
<script type="text/javascript">
function showLogger() {
win = window.open("$vboptions[bburl]/chat/logger.php", "logger", "width=500,height=400,left=0,top=0,location=no,menu bar=no,resizable=yes,scrollbars=no,status=no,toolb ar=no");
win.focus();
}
</script>
</if>
</head>
<body>
$header
$navbar
<table class="tborder" border="0" align="center" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4">
<tr>
<td align="left" class="tcat" width="100%">FlashChat
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="center" class="alt1" width="100%">
<if condition="$FCVP_allowed">
$flashchat_output
<else />
<br /><br />
<div class="smallfont"><phrase 1="register.php?$session[sessionurl]do=signup">$vbphrase[admin_required_register]</phrase></div>
<br /><br />
</if>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
$footer
</body>
</html>

[icare]

Nothing worked for me... i checked all the posts..

my chat is installed in www.chat.mysite.com
on a sub domain
can you please tell me what exactely i have to put in cms file...

can anybody please write the full code...

my subdomain and main domain both are in root folder....

anyone please help

[deta]

Hello!

How can I bring the profile User picture or Avatar in the chat?

How does this go?

What must I change, with it the functioned with VB 3.5?

cu Deta

please help...

[Paul M]

please help...Sorry, I don't understand the question.

[deta]

Sorry, I don't understand the question.


Support for 4.5.x photo feature added with choice of avatar or profile picture.

How do I create this?
How does this function?
What must I do there?
I hope now you understand!

cu Deta

[Paul M]

You don't really need to do anything - assuming you have flashchat installed correctly, it just works - by default it uses avatars - you can change that to profile pictures in the CMS file (bearing in mind that it currently only supports avatars/profile pics that are stored in the databse, not in the file system).

[deta]

You don't really need to do anything - assuming you have flashchat installed correctly, it just works - by default it uses avatars - you can change that to profile pictures in the CMS file (bearing in mind that it currently only supports avatars/profile pics that are stored in the databse, not in the file system).

Hello!

Thanks for the information, I have my Pics in the file system, because it must be thus for another minced meat.

When will it also function with the file system?

cu Deta

[Paul M]

When will it also function with the file system? Don't know, possibly never, it's not a high priority I'm afraid.

[icare]

Warning: mysql_connect(): Can't connect to local MySQL server through socket '/var/run/mysqld/mysqld.sock' (2) in /home/.avalanche/icare/www.mysite.com/chat/chat/lib/database/mysql.lib.php3 on line 26
Database error: Link_ID == false, connect failed
MySQL error: 0 ()
Session halted..


Can anybody kindly help me? Please

I am getting above error while trying to install the chat...

[Paul M]

This is not the place for flashchat support.if you have questions about Flashchat in general, their forums are here (http://www.tufat.com/forum/index.php).

[ArchangelX]

Great work, thanks so much for your sweat and tears on this one. It's running great on www.hawaiitalks.net Thanks so much!

[foulplay]

This is the only hack I can't figure out in installing this. I'd love to have this on my forum. Would you mind helping?

[Paul M]

In what way exactly ?

[Synth]

This is the only hack I can't figure out in installing this. I'd love to have this on my forum. Would you mind helping?

What is your issue?
Do you need someone to install it?

[Cky47]

Does anyone know what I did wrong? This is the page with the error...

http://www.boardingscene.com/flashchat.php

It reads...

Firefox has detected that the server is redirecting the request for this address in a way that will never complete.

[foulplay]

In what way exactly ?

I just can't do it, I can't even find this language file you are talking about:

inc\langs\en.php (English Version).

is the inc\ means the include folders??? Or Do I find this in my ACP??:tired:

Yes..i'm pathetic

[foulplay]

What is your issue?
Do you need someone to install it?

I might have to. I reallly like this hack that paul made.

[Paul M]

95% of this hack is now a standard part of the flashchat install, have you installed it yet ?

[Ziki]

I somehow can't integrate....I pm'd you Paul already

[Paul M]

Like the notes say ;

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.

:)

[Ziki]

Aha!OKi god it!

[Ghettellectual]

Awesome work Paul, definitely installed.

Any chance of your previously mentioned "beta" for socket server auto-login being released or was it just never workable? The socket server performance is awesome but the no auto is kind of annoying.

[Paul M]

Any chance of your previously mentioned "beta" for socket server auto-login being released or was it just never workable? The socket server performance is awesome but the no auto is kind of annoying.It worked (works) pretty well, but it's not a system I would prefer to release publically. In fact I haven't done any work on it for many months now - the Socket Server itself is reported to have a few bugs still, and a better system of auto login would really need to be looked at before any public release. However, if you drop me a PM I'll see if I can find an old copy - note that it will be missing many of the recent changes (inc the security fix).

[Ghettellectual]

Ah, if it's prior to the security fix, then I'll just be patient and wait for any eventual stable release. It's not a big deal to have my users log in... it'll make them hardy! Plus as you said, the socket server is a tad buggy, not to mention it's a pain to re-enable everytime the server needs to be rebooted.

Thanks for your work on this, by the way, the integration is very well done!

[Smitty]

Technically I installed Flashchat and it worked - But when I did the import of this hack's xml file in the product manager all I got was a blank page when I tried to enter chat. I uninstalled it and Flashchat works again.

Any idea(s) why that would happen?

What does the Flashchat-vb-integration.xml file add / do?

[Paul M]

Any idea(s) why that would happen?

What does the Flashchat-vb-integration.xml file add / do?Technically there is no connection between the product and logging into Flashchat. The plugins are (as it says in the notes) purely to make the WOL display properly (i.e. show you are in Flashchat as opposed to 'Unknown Location'.

[Smitty]

OK - I understand.

I have one other question. I admit I haven't read all 55 pages here... Some of my members are entering the chat room without a problem. Others say they are continually being asked for their login name and password, and even though they put them in the requestor screen asking for their login name and password just comes back again, over and over. Has anyone else experienced this condition?

[Paul M]

They must be in a usergroup that is denied access.

[stinger2]

same problem as smitty.......some user groups can not get into chat...and they are not denied group .....one question though paul.........if i want to add a user group...should i just add the user group ID to cmos35 and reupload.? or do i need to install the hack again?

[stinger2]

and for some reason..it worked alone...without me doing any thing......funny

sorry paul for interruption...great hack and great work from you......

i wish they could address the security vulnerability instead of us doing everything manualy

[Paul M]

....if i want to add a user group...should i just add the user group ID to cmos35 and reupload.? or do i need to install the hack again?Just edit the 35cms, no need to re-install. :)

[stinger2]

Just edit the 35cms, no need to re-install. :)

was asking because it was not working..:banana: and i am stil trying to figure out why it suddenly worked...heheh

thanks ;) paul

[jklimczak]

I had flash chat working fine I moved servers and reinstalled flash chat and now it works if i go to the page but if i click the link on my nav bar a blank box come up

[Chadi]

I don't know why but after integrating FC 4.5.7 with vbulletin 3.5 it is asking for login upon entering live chat, however I installed (twice) with CMS enabled and selected vb 3.5. I've re-installed this module as well updated, vb35 php file also.

I even cleared out the tables for FC from the database first.

Please assist

[Chadi]

By the way, my chat is installed at :

/forumroot/chat

Would I have to edit anything in the xml or php files to adjust to this?

[Paul M]

Support:
Please check any file edits carefully, and make sure you have uploaded any edited files to the correct location - the vast majority of problems reported are due to an error made in editing [or uploading] a file. 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 then look as soon as I have time

[creedmaniac]

i've installed this and the hack that adds the chat to a vbpage, and for some reason it always says i have the wrong password...and i'm logged into the forum...any adeas?

[Stoebi]

Hi @all

Hello Paul M, thx a lot for your great work.

My problem is the customer live support. I've set the liveSupportMode to true.
After entering chat/flashchat.php the login screen appears. I entered a username without a password, but the login screen appears again. I should enter a valid username and password.

What's wrong?

Autologin with registered users in accordingly usergroups works perfect.

Kind Regards,

Stoebi

[Paul M]

Have you edited vbulletin35CMS.php to set which usergroups should use the live support mode ?

[Stoebi]

'customer' => array( 0 ) ,

but i've tried it with

'customer' => array( 1 ) ,

too, without success


Regards, Stoebi

Have you edited vbulletin35CMS.php to set which usergroups should use the live support mode ?

[Paul M]

Usergroup 1 is guests, you cannot have guests in an integrated system, the two are mutually exclusive.

[Stoebi]

I understand, thx. It works with other usergroups of mine, but i thought guests can use the life support without needed an account (vbulletin account).

Perhaps possible in the future?


Kind Regards,

Stoebi

Usergroup 1 is guests, you cannot have guests in an integrated system, the two are mutually exclusive.

[Binoy]

sorry

wrong place

[Dexter_kcd]

On the Who's Online List, is it possible to have a friendly link replace the long path to the chat? For instance, have it say:

"Go To Chat"

instead of:


http://www.forum-name.com/forums/chat/flashchat.php


Dexter...

[Paul M]

At the moment it just replicates the path for the link text - but I suppose I could add a new phrase that overrides that if set. I'll think about it if I have time - it's not a high priority though.

[Dexter_kcd]

At the moment it just replicates the path for the link text - but I suppose I could add a new phrase that overrides that if set. I'll think about it if I have time - it's not a high priority though.


Thanks Paul. Having used VbChat in the past, that is how it was coded for that module, and it made the WOL location a little cleaner, more asthetically appealing. If you are able to add that, it would add a nice little touch. :)

* Dexter_kcd clicks Install

Dexter...

[Dexter_kcd]

Paul,

Don't worry about the above, I have done it myself.

Cheers,

Dexter...

[Zombie-F]

It's 100% relevant because I experienced a sluggish system, my testers experienced a sluggish system, my users experienced a sluggish system and im sure others who have tried this have experienced a sluggish system too.

With that being said, i'm sure these members went to something else and could probably point me in the right direction.

Thanks

I'm having this probelm too. When I integrate the chat room with vBulletin, a strange lag starts to happen after you've been in the chat room for a while. It's not apparent at first, but over time it slowly builds up and gets more severe.

If I use the flashchat as a standalone item, I don't experience this problem. Perhapse it's not necessarily a problem with the hack, but maybe a problem with the Flashchat software?

Anyone else experiencing this? I did see a post about this over on the Tufat site, but it doesn't seem to be resolved yet.

[Smitty]

....a strange lag starts to happen after you've been in the chat room for a while....
How long is 'a while'?

[Zombie-F]

How long is 'a while'?

10 - 15 mins. I was using Flashchat 4.3.2 up until yesterday and didn't have this lagging problem with that version... which is why I'm starting to think maybe it's more a problem with the Flashchat software and maybe not with this integration hack.

[Dr.Viggy]

works well for me. thanks

*installed

[Roan]

Working great for me, no lag after 2 hours.

Roan

[pumarjr]

Ok, i can't even seem to get started, do i first need to dl and install the flash chat b4 i can use this mod?

[Paul M]

Yes - this will be of no use to you if you don't have Flashchat installed.

[pumarjr]

is there a way to put a button in the navbar linking them to the flashchact that i just installed, i also just put the flashchat intergration in

[EasyTarget]

<a href="http://www.tufat.com/docs/flashchat/vbulletin.html" target="_blank">http://www.tufat.com/docs/flashchat/vbulletin.html</a>

that's for vbulletin 3.0 so it won't look exactly the same.

[pumarjr]

i do that after i add that other intergration hack?

[EasyTarget]

well you can do it before or after, but you won't be able to use the chat program if you haven't installed it yet. This hack integrates flashchat into vbulletin, it isn't the chat program itself.

[pumarjr]

i understant that, that only hack that i have installed for the flash chat is Flashchat Integration for vB 3.5 , so now just follow your instructions and that's it?

[rinkrat]

'users' => array( 2,21,24 ) , // vBulletin usergroups allowed standard access to chat.
'mods' => array( 5,7 ) , // vBulletin usergroups allowed access as chat moderators.
'admin' => array( 6 ) , // vBulletin usergroups allowed access as chat administrators.
'banned' => array( 17,18 ) , // vBulletin usergroups banned from accessing the chat.
'customer' => array( 0 ) , // vBulletin usergroups allowed access as customers (Live support mode only).

I can't figure why only my moderators can get in when I have several other groups set as "users" who are being denied.

=========================================

Answer: I had the open chat on VB page hack and you set the permissions in the VB Options settings, D'oh!

[southernlady]

Paul, mine is working fine...and I usually go by the *if it ain't broke, don't fix it* method. If I try and upgrade here, I'm about 99% positive, *I'LL* break it and you'll have to bail me out again. Any reason for me to fix this right now? Mine is the March 21st version. Liz

[Paul M]

What version number is it ?

[southernlady]

Paul, it's version # 2.56 Liz

[Paul M]

Yes, you should upgrade, esp the CMS file.

[southernlady]

Paul! You know I tend to break it..Okay, I'll give it a whirl but are you gonna be around the next few hours? Liz

[southernlady]

Paul, I DID it. I DID it. Liz

[Paul M]

Paul, I DID it. I DID it. LizWoohoo ! :banana:

I'll relax now :)

[JimmyN]

i need help, i managed to install this, but i get a code error on the top chdir ()

and then i remove that line and it works, but the skin form my forum isnt displayed corectly as iv missing the top banner.

Any ideas?, or could some come over and help me out

Great job Paul :) nice hack

thanks heaps

[Paul M]

Are you sure you are in the right thread ?

There is no chdir() in this, nor does it interact with your forum 'skin'.

[JimmyN]

Asa far as i know there is:
flashchat.php

Are you abill to help me with it?
thanks

<?php
error_reporting(E_ALL & ~E_NOTICE);

// Environment
define('NO_REGISTER_GLOBALS', 1);
define('THIS_SCRIPT', 'flashchat');

$phrasegroups = array();
$globaltemplates = array('flashchatauto');
$actiontemplates = array();
$specialtemplates = array();

// vb globals

chdir('./chat');
include_once('inc/common.php');

chdir('..');
require_once("./global.php");

[Paul M]

Sorry, but that code is not taken from this mod.

That looks like part of this;

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=100317

[JimmyN]

oh, ok lol, iv got like 10 differnt flashchat.php and all these other php files all half working, and its a mess, must of got it mixed up. thanks anyway, ur mod is the one that shows "user is on flashchat" and that is working 100%

cya

[Raptor]

is there any hack to allow a link to an irc channel ?

[b6gm6n]

Hi.. all working... checked & verified...great stuff!... now the bad bit... the really annoying arse of a bit... the bit that makes you wanna grind your teeth and get nasty with cute fluffy things.... that is : why did you leave the install instructions at step 5?... its like.... everything is installed... product uploaded, usergroups checked and.........? - Step 6...wheres that?... have i missed something?... let me clarify... now i assume the plugin is for WOL locations... i thought it may... like.... erm.... place a link somewhere on my forum home template or navbar...something like an actual link to the flashchat.php? - i got a nice link for the ACP to the FC admin... brilliant.... so whats missing?... i've searched high & low on my forums for a 'Chat' or a 'Chatroom' link.....is it in the footer? NO... the navbar? NO... the header maybe...? NO! - is there anything in your instructions about placing a link to the script? NO... what about the first or second post of this thread? no...?... come on... you gotta be joking... i assume somewhere in this 58 pages there is some info...but anything i search for brings in a huge amount of threads... when it should have been there in the first place...

yes i do know how to insert a link to this in the navbar...but thats not the point... i suppose this mod makes the FC screen appear in some nice template with the forum header and footer right?... any info? noooooo... ok i'll have a look again... but mary munkey jesus... im tripping or you need to sort that simple thing out dude really.... sorry for sounding an arse... but it's bloody annoying...

-b6

[b6gm6n]

i bought flashchat on the priviso that this integration was great.... now im stuck wondering...why on earth did you remove those linking instructions.... you don't mind me asking do you?

and is it possible to show the forums header & footer or navbar? i know it'll squidge the flash...but hey

EDIT : found the header/footer mod

-b6

[b6gm6n]

ok...i give up... i hereby humbley submit to the coder and ask for forgiveness... great integration i looked for and great integration i got... besides the missing instructions to add a link to 'flashchat.php'... so i come forth with cap in hand the penitant sinner and ask..... please may i have the code to achieve my goal... appropo ... the link to the flashchat script......please!

-b6

[Paul M]

A link where ?

[b6gm6n]

A link where ?

sorry for being rude & snappy...i meant the link code which would get placed into the navbar or something... i mean how would you envoke flashchat for your users?... i saw a ref to this in another post, but the original instructions on this were missing i feel...

anyways im using the header/navbar/footer vB page mod with this and thats ok...i'll simply create a link where ever i need later on...

But as i say i think the instructions stopped short.... :D

-b6

[JimmyN]

if you need a hand just ask, iv got this all working now on my forums :)

[texmex]

Very nice,

Many thanks

[JimmyN]

To bad this forum is for vbulletin and not other boards.. the mods are not for phpbb

[Eric]

Nice job, Paul. Very nice.

Thank you :)

*installs

[Deimos]

Has anyone been able to get additional icons for paticular usergroups working yet?

I have a VIP icon for developers who post on our forums, but i can't for the life of me, get that icon to show up on the chat program
The support forums at flashchat don't appear to want to explain how to do it

[kpr]

Does this look correct i have loads of custom usergroups and we cant access the flashchatroom here is cms file ive eddited

'users' => array( 2,9 ) , // vBulletin usergroups allowed standard access to chat.
'mods' => array( 5,7 , 39, 35, 31, 25, 28, 34, 27 ,26, 29, 24, 37, 36, 38 ,30) , // vBulletin usergroups allowed access as chat moderators.
'admin' => array( 6, 39, 35, 31, 25, 28, 34, 27 ,26, 29, 24, 37, 36, 38 ,30 ) , // vBulletin usergroups allowed access as chat administrators.
'banned' => array( 1,8 ) , // vBulletin usergroups banned from accessing the chat.
'customer' => array( 0 ) , // vBulletin usergroups allowed access as customers (Live support mode only).
);


thanks
Kev

[Eric]

EDIT: nvmd.

[dwbro1]

I have one question and one problem.

I'm looking at hosting a pretty large chat session and before I go to far into it I wanted to get an idea of how many users can flash chat support at once. I seem to remember reading somewhere about ppl complaining that when they get more than 20 folks it crashes. I may be mistaken here but wanted to ask anyway.

Second is I'm having a problem moderating folks in chat that have a space in their login name. Do I have to use the %20 when typing their name if it has a space or is this easily resolvable another way?

[Paul M]

Both those questions are related to Flashchat, not vb integration or this hack, you need to visit the Tufat forums. :)

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

[StuntFactoryX]

i havent read every page but skimmed. im very new so bare w/ me. i am interested in embeding the flash chat on my forum page. i found the link in here refering me to sombody elses hack to do this. but that hack says it works in conjunction w/ this hack? but my confussion is i have a new version of flashchat where you say now most of this hack is intergrated in the new flashchat. is this hack nessasary to get the embedded hack to work?

sorry if im wasting your time or its a stupid question.

[Paul M]

It's a long while since I looked at noppids hack, but afaik, you don't need what's left of this now to use it - the main integration is now part of what flashchat supplies - what's left here now is just a slightly newer CMS file and the WOL plugin.

[AndyP]

Thanks for the effort on this one, PaulM.

If you want the FlashChat admin area to be accessable from within yor ACP, just upload this file to your ./includes/xml folder.
This is handy too (post 921998).

[oberheimhaven]

could someone lend me a hand with install plz

wendy

[Neo_obs]

what do you need help with?

[jklimczak]

I have installed uninstalled and reinstalled this 10000 times when you try to view flash chat inside VB its a blank box

[ViewMy.biz]

I have installed uninstalled and reinstalled this 10000 times when you try to view flash chat inside VB its a blank box I have been successful viewing CBChat inside VB by using iframe coding.

[Paul M]

I have installed uninstalled and reinstalled this 10000 times when you try to view flash chat inside VB its a blank box
This version does not do flashchat "inside" vb - however, the version for 3.6 will. :)

[RFViet]

This version does not do flashchat "inside" vb - however, the version for 3.6 will. :)

Are you sure ??

[Paul M]

Are you sure ??Well assuming you mean flashchat inside a vb page then yes, quite sure. I think I know what i have released. :)

[Paul M]

FYI, v2.61 uploaded today.

[NeutralizeR]

FYI, v2.61 uploaded today.
Upgraded successfully, thanks.

[Lighting90]

Now I know I may have missed something, but where is the admin of the flash chat suppose to be?
There is nothing in my vb admin panel for the flashchat, the flash chat works fine and memebers can join the chat and I am in as admin on the chat. Just don't seem to be ble to find the controls to control rooms etc:cross-eyed:

It also seemed to upload okay your file using products, showed templates been updated etc....

VB3.5.4

[Paul M]

Flashchat has it's own admin control, at ..../chat/admin/

[Lighting90]

Thanks, I thought that was the case but got confused by their documentation when they talked about having it intergrated with some bulletin boards it would be in their admin panels and you shouldn't use the flash chat one....

Many thanks on this add on, it has been worth it... :banana:

[joanne8621]

I'm running VB 3.5.4 and trying to install the lastest version of Flashchat, but am a little confused as to where to imput th eVB license number. When I open vbulletin35CMS.php I can't see where to put the license number.

Thanks

[Paul M]

Did you read the main post ?

vB 3.5 integration allows ;

* Authorised members to be automatically logged in.
* All non authorised members are locked out (both are based on usergroup membership).
* If enabled, the users location is now displayed in WOL (use the plugin to avoid "Unknown Location").
* The CMS file no longer requires your vb licence code to be entered.
* Automatic login now works even if a member has not ticked "remember me".

[vwdforum]

Is it possible to show at the top of the forum if/which members are currently in the flash chat room?

[hydn]

Can the user Location be added in Flash chat?

For instance in the Flash Chat Room's users list, e.g:
Chat Room Name
username1 (Miami)
username2 (Germany)
username3 (NYC)



Second, can the user location be displayed just below the user avatar on using the PM feature in Flash chat?

------------
| |
| Avatar |
| |
------------
Location


Thanks guys!

[Paul M]

Sorry, but no - those things would require changes to Flashchat itself.

[SCORPION1]

i have installed and all running perfect just one little problem i have when a member leaves the flashchat or closes it
it does not redirect them to the main fourms it stays on flashchat anyone know why this is;)

[Smiry Kin's]

does it work in the new flash chat? version 4.6.1?

[Paul M]

As it says :)

This integration is for Flashchat versions 4.5.3 upwards

i have installed and all running perfect just one little problem i have when a member leaves the flashchat or closes it
it does not redirect them to the main fourms it stays on flashchat anyone know why this is;)Re-direct on close is an option in flashchat's config.

[FLMom]

Hi Paul,
I installed FlashChat over the weekend and I accidently installed it in the main root directory, I am not good with FTP, so how can I move the chat folder to the Forum Directory without starting from scratch? Can you please help?

Also, once I get it in the right directory, will it then be working the right way? Meaning if my members click on the Chat link they will be taken right to the chatroom without registering or logging in?

Thanks for any help you can offer! I am also ready to give you any site info you need to look at things if required..

[Paul M]

PM me ftp access details, and an admin login and I can fix it for you, i'm around for a couple of hours now, and then tomorrow.

[FLMom]

Thank you so much Paul! I am pm'ing you now :D

[FLMom]

I just wanted to thank Paul publicly for being so kind and helping me out! My members are going nuts over this!!! :banana:

[AndyP]

Paul, what needs to be done to upgrade from 2.60 to 2.61.

Just upload the CMS file and reinstall the plugin?

[Paul M]

Yes. You will need to re-edit any usergroup changes to the CMS file (if you made any).

[AndyP]

Ah, of course. Thanks.

[Smiry Kin's]

yeh but the 4.6.1 is beta.. things might have changed..

[barryhand]

So where do I access the options in AdminCP ?

I can access the chat, but it's not within vB? just the standard chat login

[siraxi]

Hi

This flashchat thing is so cool. I have integrated in my forums (http://www.astrologyweekly.com/forum/)and it works perfectly. Now, I'd like to be able to display the number of user currently in the chat rooms. How do I do that ?

Thank you very much!

[Paul M]

Now, I'd like to be able to display the number of user currently in the chat rooms. How do I do that ?
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=91338

[DannyBoy8406]

Ok.. I posted about this in the Flash Chat forums... but there are way more people here online and maybe somebody can help me. I just installed FlashChat and something weird happend. The chat installed fine and works perfectly from what I can tell.... but my forums went down and it says there's a database error. However I have not gotten an email to tell me what's wrong at all.... any ideas? Can anyone help?

[Paul M]

There is not much anyone can do unless you post the actual error, or even a link so we can see it ourselves.

[DannyBoy8406]

I'm sorry... I wasn't receiving the email it was sending (I thought it was weird) my SPAM filter was catching it.

here is the error in the email:

Database error in vBulletin :

Invalid SQL:

SELECT title, data
FROM vb3_datastore
WHERE title IN ('','options','bitfields','forumcache','usergroupc ache','stylecache','languagecache','products','plu ginlist','cron','smiliecache','bbcodecache','mailq ueue','hidprofilecache');

MySQL Error : Table 'threetas_vbforums.vb3_datastore' doesn't exist
Error Number : 1146
Date : Saturday, August 12th 2006 @ 02:06:00 AM
Script : http://www.three-tasks.com/showthread.php?t=1223&page=3&pp=10
Referrer :
IP Address :
Username :
Classname : vB_Database

[Paul M]

Well the datastore table is missing, so you have either deleted it, which is bad, or you have screwed up your config.php file. Either way it's not related to this hack so you need to start a seperate thread in the vb discussion forum.

[IncredibleHawk]

TY Very much!

[angkor408]

Hi, I'm very new to this stuff. I don't get the first step. I unzip my file but dont see any file that contain install.php or install_files. Is there other flashchat I have to download? I have vbulletin 3.5X with VBadvanced integration. Thank. Angkor.

Step 1.

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

On the CMS page choose vBulletin 3.5 (Near the bottom).

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

[Paul M]

This is an add-on for Flashchat - you get that from Tufat (links in first post).

[FLMom]

Paul, I hope you can help me again here.

I wanted to uninstall this because of all the security issues and the fact that no one really uses it :( I deleted the chat folders from the forums directory but forgot that the whole thing was integrated with my site.

Now I am getting an error
Warning: Unknown(./chat/inc/config.php): failed to open stream: No such file or directory in /index.php(64) : eval()'d code on line 138

Fatal error: (null)() [function.require]: Failed opening required './chat/inc/config.php' (include_path='.:/usr/lib/php:/usr/local/lib/php') in /home/ctyler06/public_html/forums/index.php(64) : eval()'d code on line 138

Can you please help me with this? I still have your username and password from when you installed this for me a couple of months ago. If you need the info again just let me know..

At this point, I can get to my site, everything works but the forums. I can even click on New Posts LOL

Is there anything you can do to help?

Thanks for any and all help you can offer!

Cori

[Paul M]

You seem to have added an htaccess login to your ACP, so I can't get into it.

[FLMom]

Oh that is right, I can pm you the info...

[angkor408]

This is an add-on for Flashchat - you get that from Tufat (links in first post).


thank for the info paul.

[trilOByte]

That's odd, I posted a short message about the new flashchat 4.7 release. I wonder where it went?

[Paul M]

Try looking in the right thread ;)

[Lionel]

Permissions work perfect, however, please how can I display vb no permissions message instead of as per attached image?

[Paul M]

You can't, there is no such option - and there is something amiss with you flash as that should be a login page.

[shaynehammy]

Sorry where is the option to turn WOL on or off?

Thanks

[Paul M]

Can you be more specific, do you mean the vbulletin WOL in general, or something else ?

[rainyleaves]

I'm using UTF8 version of vbb3.5, and if userid is non-English (i.e. Chinese),
the id cannot be displayed correctly.

After I marked out line 91 & 92:

// else
// $rec['login'] = utf8_encode($rec['login']);

The non-English user names display correctly.
For your references. ;)

Fix the user name problem.
Really thanks !!!
I love youuuuuuuu :D

[rareclownfish]

Hey guys is there a way to make Flashchat open in a template in the forum, kinda like the JavaChat.
Thanks

[Paul M]

The 3.6 version does this.

[rareclownfish]

The 3.6 version does this.

That's great I wish I was on 3.6, is there a way for the 3.5 version?:)

[Paul M]

Sorry, this version will not be updated.

[Harley D]

When I go to livesupport, I get a blank page, any ideas?
Using Vbulletin and FlashChat_v477 with Flashchat-vb-integration-35.
I did set my config to true to enable support.

[Shanj]

Yes. You will need to re-edit any usergroup changes to the CMS file (if you made any).

What's this about changing usergroups in the cms file please?

[lunarmodule]

I have what I think might be a dumb question but I can't seem to find the answer.

I installed this and it works great - top work Paul. But I can't seem to find the code and instructions to add a link on my navbar to flashchat. I checked the flashchat integration instructions but they seem to be out of date, and will only work with vB 3.0.

Does anyone have the code and instructions on where to stick it so there is a link from the navbar?

Thanks a bunch in advance.

[lunarmodule]

nevermind, got it. good stuff.

[Greigen]

I've been reading for over an hour and I cannot find out how the hell I can embed the flashchat into my forum site design. I saw there was some mod made by a guy named "noppid" but when I try to visit the mod thread, it says I don't have permission to access, WTF!!!!

It's not worth using if I can't embed the damn thing into my site's design.

I'm not upgrading to 3.6 either anytime soon. I'm using 3.5.4. why can't i access that damn thread of noppids? It appears as though it was deleted? if it was, I have one question.. WHY. there are still people obviously like me who use 3.5.4 and want flashchat integrated into their forum design.

[Paul M]

Yes, noppids thread was deleted (by his request) so I suggest you take it up with him.

[Greigen]

Yes, noppids thread was deleted (by his request) so I suggest you take it up with him.

I worked with him and we got it working, thanks...

Now unfortunately I'm experiencing a weird problem where the users aren't being logged out of the chat when they leave :\ Like right now there's only 2 people really in the chat (according to the who's online script), but in flashchat it says there are 17, lol.

Any idea of how to fix this? I know a person had a similar issue but I think you helped them over PM so I don't know the fix...

[Smitty]

Like right now there's only 2 people really in the chat (according to the who's online script), but in flashchat it says there are 17, lol.
Same issue here.

[GSM_electronic]

Hello Paul

Fantastic mod, one of the best I've installed...

But giving me a slight problem.

Some users appear logged in even after a long period of inactivity (forever?), even if I reduce inactivity interval of auto-logout (now it is 30 mins), so, users have problems logging in after some time (used all of 10 logins-ip's) with error User with that username is already in the chat.
So, I use /kickout command, name by name... And again...
That's a major problem, a minor is, if this /kickout command could be added as a mouse-operation somehow... Now there is only ban.

Can you help me to resolve this please?

Thx in advance,
Nenad

[Paul M]

That's a Flashchat issue. There are a number of things that can cause it - their support forums are linked in the main post at the top of this tread.

[MikeHolohan]

This is an excellent add on, I installed in on 3.6.5 and it works very well, thanks... Mike.

[ab420]

Is this supposed to make their vBulletin avatars show up in the chat as well? That doesn't seem to happen on my site...

[Paul M]

This is an excellent add on, I installed in on 3.6.5 and it works very well, thanks... Mike.You are aware this is the 3.5.x version ?

[dano]

Is there a way to not allow people with zero posts or certain usergroups to not to be able to use FlashChat?

[Paul M]

Zero posts = No.
Usergroups = Yes - you set usergroup access by editing the vbulletin35CMS.php file.

[dano]

Zero posts = No.
Usergroups = Yes - you set usergroup access by editing the vbulletin35CMS.php file.
Thanks. I dunno what I am doing wrong but I cant seem to find the usergroups listed on the cms file. Can you point me to where I make this edit? Thanks and sorry if this is a stupid question.

[Paul M]

At the top of the file ......


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

[dano]

Thanks Paul

[MikeHolohan]

You are aware this is the 3.5.x version ?

Yes i was aware of that but didn't know there was another version available but it works very well on my site anyway... Mike.

[lostgirl815]

I have version 2.60, and Flashchat 4.5.7; I'm running vB 3.6.4. Everything works fine, but apparently the security issue wasn't fixed until 2.63.

Before I just give up and scrap the whole thing forever, could someone tell me if there's some way to apply the security patch without upgrading to Flashchat 4.7 or installing the Flashchat Integration for 3.6? Please? Pretty please?

[Paul M]

Just replace your vbulletin35CMS.php file with the one in this zip file.

[lostgirl815]

Thanks, I appreciate the answer! :)

-------------

(Er... can anyone tell me, do I just download the zip and import it in product manager? Or is this something trickier?)

[Paul M]

It's a physical file you must upload via ftp, to replace the existing one on your server.

[lostgirl815]

Ah. Thanks very much!