Integration with vBulletin - Flashchat Integration for vB 3.6

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Flashchat integration with vBulletin 3.6

Note:
Standard Flashchat includes a version of my vBulletin integration as part of the Tufat supplied files - including a working vBulletin 3.6 CMS file. However, the standard files do not include Direct Usergroup Integration or other extra's like the WOL Display & Flashchat on a vBulletin page. This Integration Mod adds those features


Standard vB 3.6 integration features

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

Extra's added by this modification

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


More notes:

* This integration is for Flashchat versions 4.7.x and above.
* The automatic link feature may fail if you have customised templates.
* For Flashchat inside a vBulletin page you need to link to .../misc.php?do=flashchat
* This modification does not add any links to Flashchat Administration in the ACP.
* You can set all members to login direct to particular room via the ACP.
* You can also add a room parameter to the url - i.e. .../misc.php?do=flashchat&room=3
* 3.56 onwards has extra code to cope with VBs CSRF protection, which interferes with profile linking (vb 3.6.10+).

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

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

Finally, I am not Tufat.com or Flashchat Support - if you have questions about Flashchat, their forums are here.


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



History:

v3.01 : First version for vb 3.6 (not released).
v3.02 : Various code changes, first public release.
v3.02A : Minor bug fixes to WOL Display.
v3.02B : Dependancies updated for 3.6.0 Gold.
v3.03 : Minor fix to Get User for membergroupids, some SQL changes.
v3.03A : Updated for Version Checking.
v3.04 : Security (anti-hacking) code added (as supplied by Darren).
v3.05 : Usergroup settings moved to top of CMS file.
v3.06 : Fixed error message when accessing chat admin area.
v3.07 : Default role changed.
v3.08 : Minor bug fix to Avatar detection, login code changes, tidy up.

v3.50 : Beta release with direct usergroup integration.
v3.51 : First full release with direct usergroup integration.
v3.52 : No Access and Banned split into separate permissions.
v3.53 : Minor changes - includes disabling the utf8 functions if the F/C config option is false.
v3.53A : Internal updates, not released.
v3.53B : Internal updates, not released.
v3.53C : Add ability for member to do direct to a room (other than the Flashchat default).
v3.53D : Defaults on first install updated.
v3.54 : Option for link path prefix added.
v3.55 : Minor changes to install code only.
v3.56 : Code added to allow profile views when CSRF protection is active.
v3.57 : CSRF Code changed.

[HooliganR6]

Hi Paul,
I was hoping you could help me out. I have tried to install this mod a few times now. Everytime I install it, it worked great. I am able to log straight into the FlashChat from my VB board. But after a few min or so, I then am not able to log into FlashChat at all using my VB account that just worked a few min earlier. I am also not able to log into the Admin console with that account either. I went and checked that my usergroup has the correct rights in the Usergroup panel in the VB Admin Console and it does. Any idea's on what could be going on?

Thanks!

[ukdalai]

hi paul, ive used your plugins a few times with very few issues, however never on a vbadvanced system.

the instalation i just did, seemed to go all ok, and ive added vb intergration and the cp intergration, whos chatting plus the vba addon and module, my problem is that in the admin cp if i click in rooms it says , in red, that flashchat is not installed, i know it is...

also when you use the link in the vba module flashchat loads into the window does the loding thing then just stops on the blue skin screen, and wont go any further.

i can give you access but it will need to be via pm as the domain is locked down as we are still developing.

vBulletin 3.6.8 Patch Level 2
vba 3.0 RC2
flashchat 4.7.12

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Craig

[Paul M]

Originally Posted by HooliganR6

Hi Paul,
I was hoping you could help me out. I have tried to install this mod a few times now. Everytime I install it, it worked great. I am able to log straight into the FlashChat from my VB board. But after a few min or so, I then am not able to log into FlashChat at all using my VB account that just worked a few min earlier. I am also not able to log into the Admin console with that account either. I went and checked that my usergroup has the correct rights in the Usergroup panel in the VB Admin Console and it does. Any idea's on what could be going on?

Thanks!

Sorry, I can't think of anything that would cause that.

Originally Posted by ukdalai

hi paul, ive used your plugins a few times with very few issues, however never on a vbadvanced system.

the instalation i just did, seemed to go all ok, and ive added vb intergration and the cp intergration, whos chatting plus the vba addon and module, my problem is that in the admin cp if i click in rooms it says , in red, that flashchat is not installed, i know it is...

also when you use the link in the vba module flashchat loads into the window does the loding thing then just stops on the blue skin screen, and wont go any further.

i can give you access but it will need to be via pm as the domain is locked down as we are still developing.

vBulletin 3.6.8 Patch Level 2
vba 3.0 RC2
flashchat 4.7.12

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Craig

I would always expect access details by PM, not posted in public.

[cavern]

I have installed this module and I am having the 'Incorrect user name or password. Please try again." error.

I've used the search function and browsed through most of the pages, others fixes do not seem to work.

Here is my install steps:

1) Install FlashChat, use CMS option for vBulletin 3.6
2) Finish install
3) Change redirect option in config.php
4) Change ban message in en.php
5) Upload new CMS file (included in your package)
6) Upload XML file to include/xml folder
7) Install Product XML

Click 'Quick Links' and 'FlashChat' and I receive that error.

Then, if I type in the same username and password as I'm already logged into vBulletin with, it works just fine.

The user group is setup properly, (being an administrator with administration access).

I've tried both UTF true and false.

What am I missing? :erm:

vBulletin 3.6.8 patch 2
FlashChat v4.7.12

[Itworx4me]

Originally Posted by Itworx4me

Paul,

Is there a way to reset all users text color?

Thanks,
Itworx4me

Hello Paul,

I was showing some members the chat room and they set there theme, text color and skin before I had a chance to disable these options. Now that I have disabled these options there text color, theme, and skin don't match what I set to be default. Is there a way to reset there setting so they see the default theme, text color and skin?

Thanks,
Itworx4me

[Paul M]

No idea, you would need to ask on the flashchat forum.

[jiffylb1]

is there away were the ligged in users whopm go from the forum to the chat are automatically logged in to chat instead of they having to logg in again..
also is there away to change the color in the who is in the chat back ground rigth now it is white for me..
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[tbroush]

our flashchat has been working with the integration for almost a year now without no problems, all of the sudden when you try to into it, it shows that is loading however nothing shows up after that is basically the blank chat background. Any ideas, we have not made any changes to the site including hacks.

Carlos

[Paul M]

Sorry but I cannot possibly guess at what has happened, things dont just stop working, something changes to break them.

[oldengine]

Direct room login: I just had a strange anomaly reported to me...

When using a direct link /forum/misc.php?do=flashchat&room=4 those entering room 4 are also seen in room one. This may be because the person entering from that link did not have a privilege level to change rooms. In other words, if they went direct to the chat they would be in room one only.

Just one of those strange ones to report and it is repeatable. Might be just my setup. I have four rooms, but only subscribers can switch to the other rooms. The direct link to a room will accept any registered user.

Not a high priority problem - I removed the direct links.