I'm using 3.7.009, and am still experiencing this problem. Any suggestions?

Thanks.

Not really, the only thing I can think of is that you dont have the file /chat/temp/config.srv.php - in which case your flashchat install is broken (you did install it, not just upload the files ...)

I just noticed something strange. Prior to copying "chat\inc\cmses\vbulletin37CMS.php" ($Revision: 3.7 $ $ Date: 2008/10/24) from your download to the server, the chat was working fine. With this file, "chat/flashchat.php" loads, but the screen is then blank. If I copy back the original "vbulletin37CMS.php" file that comes with FlashChat v508 (Revision: 3.7.2.1), the chat works properly again.

However, this still does not fix my problem when importing the product.

Yes, I do have "Temp/config.srv.php", and all of the settings appear to be correct.

Thanks for your help.

The version in this mod will only work if you have uploaded the bitfields file and then installed the product (you must do it that way round, otherwise you will need to manually rebuild the bitfields in the acp)

I am not quite understanding your solution...

I completely uninstalled FlashChat, then reinstalled it. Prior to actually running the FlashChat installer, I uploaded all of your files, then ran the installer. The install was successful, but I am still getting the same problem when using your files (it loads the FlashChat app, then just a blank page). I then tried to add the product, and it still does the exact same thing.

Also, I have the "forums" directory and the "chat" directory on the same level. For example:
www.domain.com/chat
www.domain.com/forums

I don't think this should have anything to do with the problem since I changed the path inside bulletin37CMS.php to But could it be that the path to bitfield_fci_37.xml is being called incorrectly?

Ok... I have been trying to find this, but havent had a bunch of luck. I want flashchat to open in its own window, not integrated into the site. When I try to use the normal url directly for chat, it throws an error (been using FC for 3 years now integrated into postnuke)

any pointers?

Having the chat folder at the same level as the forum is not supported, and Im not sure it will work, even if you change that variable. The chat folder needs to be inside the forum folder.

Man I gotta fix my auto subscribe



Why is there not a setting for this? Like another poster said... how can you browse the forum and be in chat at the same time. My users like to hang out in chat, and browse the forum. We tried it the way its set, and nobody really likes it.

You say that it would need to be edited in the code? Not a problem, just point me in the right direction.


Personally I think that in its current state, its a poor mod (dont take it personally)

Right i have a bit of a problem with flashchat

i can use it and so can my registered members and mods but........

Pro members cant use it. They are getting a message saying they are banned.

I have tried setting up a new usergroup but exactly the same thing is happening.

Anyone had this problem or know of a fix.

Thank you

Any idea why all of my users get : Incorrect user name or password. Please try again.

when trying to log in. I can log in via my administrator account with no issues however. I did edit the permissions for the usergoups.

I had the same problem, to fix it, do this.

FTP to your chat folder, and browse to /forum/chat/inc/cmses
delete the file named vbulletin36CMS.php file
look into the original chat folder that you downloaded, and browse to /inc/cmses and upload the file named vbulletin37CMS.php to the /forum/chat/inc/cmses folder, and rename it to vbulletin36CMS.php

Run the installer once again and since it will find your sql tables, just continue, and run through the installer with your settings.

Now go to the admin section of FlashChat, click on Configuration, browse down to the option that shows which CMS to use, and make sure you pick vbulletin3.6

Now go to your Usergroups and make sure the usergroups you want to have access, are set accordinly.

Give the above steps a try and it should work.

I know that this worked with one of your older hacks, and an earlier version of FlashChat. I moved the "chat" directory inside the "forums" directory, and reinstalled everything. It is all working properly now.

Thank you for your time and patience.

It may have worked for FC 4 in the past, but Im pretty sure it wont for FC 5. I think I'll just remove that variable at some point, as it should always be installed inside the forum folder.

Does anyone have an answer for me?

Hi, probably a noobish Q. but how can this work with 3.8.0 Beta 2?

is there any solution regarding this posting?

NOTE : The instructions below are now obsolete, as Paul has released an official v3.8.x version of this hack, see top of first post for the link.

This is an unofficial answer - i.e. I am not Paul.

I am just answering this, as it is bound to come up more than once.

There are 2 ways (tested with FlashChat 5 only, NOT v4.7.x):

Method 1: (vBulletin v3.7.x currently installed)

Install this while your vBulletin is version 3.7.x, then upgrade vBulletin to v3.8.0 Beta x/Release Candidate x/Gold.

Method 2: (vBulletin v3.8.x currently installed)

Edit Flashchat-vb-integration.xml.

Find this line:

PHP Code:

---

        <dependency dependencytype="vbulletin" minversion="3.7.0" maxversion="3.7.99" /> 


---

Replace with this:

PHP Code:

---

        <dependency dependencytype="vbulletin" minversion="3.7.0" maxversion="3.8.99" /> 


---

Then import it when Paul's instructions say to do so.

Both of the above methods work for me, as I have tested both of them more than once.

There is not fix, Guests cannot use an integrated chat.

Paul - got this working on 3.8, I get this though when I click "profile" in FlashChat

Can someone tell me if this Mod and FlashChat is difficult to set up?

The Mod doesn't look that hard to install, but my main concern is with the FC software.

Also, does it run ok with VB 3.7.4?

Thanks ...

FC and this mod are easy to install! FlashChat has a built in installer which installs it for you. you just tick a box at the start, and choose vBulletin 3.7 and it will find your mySQL database automatically! Easy!

My test board is on 3.7.4 and it works fine :)

Hey jammiedodger546,

Thanks for that! It sounds like it can't get much simpler.

Guess I'm on my way to get FC, and set things up. ;)

Oops... I started installing this then was interrupted - when I came back I imported the XML file before uploading the folder contents! :o

To fix this, how do I "manually rebuild the bitfields in the acp"?? Cheers :up:

Re-importing the XML should do it I believe.

I had to uninstall FlashChat 4.7.12 today, much to the dismay of my users, because it was putting such a huge load on my server. I've looked at other solutions, but none of them compare. Can anyone who had this same problem comment on whether 5.0.8 has fixed or improved this problem? I know I'm not the only one who had to deal with this.

Sorry, but this thread is for support of my integration, not Flashchat - please use their forums for such questions. Thanks.

The "Spy" mode, can guest or other non-forum users see the chatbox? :confused:

And "Spy" mode is invisible? can you disable "Spy" mode? :confused:

Spy mode allows that user to login as a 'spy'. You will be able to see whats being said, but not type anything, and other users will not know you are there.

hi Paul i've a trouble with your CMS when i try to install the chat i've got this

so the installation skip the step 3 of the installation ... how i can fix this? thanks

(i've also posted into FC board)

I am at a loss, I have two issues I would like to address but the first one is the most important.
Chat worked prior to integration. Now however not so good. When you log in, you can not see yourself as being in the room, however others can see you. Nothing that's typed shows in the chat box, but you can send private messages to each other and they work.

Once I get this resolved I will ask my other question.

I wiped everything out and started from scratch to include a fresh install of chat. It works, other than auto log in until I do the integration, then when you click the link created, it logs you into the room and I have the same issue. I even did a new DL of the intergration files so that everything is clean.

Awesome, an early x-mas for me! Thanx man!

Paul,
Quick update.

I seem to have everything working w/o using your "hack". I used the integration that comes with FlashChat and placed the button in my header manually. I would still like to figure out why it will not show anything in chat once your hack is installed. If you need anything from me please let me know.

Thanks

Please read the purple support note in the first post. :)

Since I cannot replicate this I cannot tell you how to fix it.

I got the same error. But I got it installed and it's working fine

What you need to do: remove 11 tables that FC created in your database. Redo the install from scratch, when you get the error at step 3 like this
just click your mouse on the end of the url (step=3 or something like that) on the address bar and hit Enter to keep going, it will work just fine.


I know it's weird but it seems to work fine for me, so I'll just share my experience :D

I installed this hack.. but not sure how to take advantage of it's features.. for example...
* Flashchat can be displayed embedded inside a 'standard' vBulletin Page (i.e. not full screen).

^--- how do I do this?

K I set one of my usergroups to login as spy-mode.. how do they do it? Cuz when they login we can still see them. Is there a particular command?

I noticed my flashchat permissions don't work correctly. Are they being overridden by another setting somewhere else?

When i try to add in the product manager, once i add the XML file and click continue, the screen stays stuck on "Setting CMS value" and its corresponding yellow progress bar, that keeps extending to the left.

I have tried to reinstall several times, and still same result. Any help? Thanx.

Are you sure that spy mode is the only permission you have given them.

This suggests your flashchat is not fully installed correctly.