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.

[Ronseal]

Just check my Flashchat yesterday and although I can login and make a comment in the room, something appears to be wrong. Currently the Chat Room says I have about 15 people in it and I know none of these people are actually online at the moment.

I'm also running the 'Who is chatting (for Flashchat)' and that confirms knowbody is in the chatroom except me. It's as though the connections within flashchat haven't been dropped.

This is a strange error because as far as I know this Mod has been working absolutely fine for months!

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[Paul M]

Nothing to do with this mod, thats a known flashchat issue.

[NeutralizeR]

Can't view member profiles, security token issue:

Your submission could not be processed because a security token was missing or mismatched.

If this occurred unexpectedly, please inform the administrator and describe the action you performed before you received this error.

Which file should i update? vbulletin36CMS.php ?

[Paul M]

There is no file you can update for this - it is a Flashchat issue - when the profile option is selected it sends the request as a POST - there is no real need for this and Tufat need to change it to a GET request. That will solve the CSRF error.

[NeutralizeR]

Originally Posted by Paul M

There is no file you can update for this - it is a Flashchat issue - when the profile option is selected it sends the request as a POST - there is no real need for this and Tufat need to change it to a GET request. That will solve the CSRF error.

Thank you.

[desmomax]

Originally Posted by desmomax

I saw the message above but is not clear how to do it..
how can i insert the numer of chat user next the FlashChat link on main forum menu?
many thanx

Can someone help me?
thanx

[Chy]

Members recently started reporting they are unable to login. Their login name and user password no longer work. All user groups checked and proper permissions granted, system enabled. I've run out of ideas how to resolve this and never had that problem before the integration, any ideas or fixes?

[Paul M]

What have you changed - things dont just stop workig for no reason.

[Chy]

I sorted it out, I had user group promotions and that user group was not set in the /includes/cmse/vbulletin files.. thanks for the reply.

[cavyspirit]

Originally Posted by Ronseal

Just check my Flashchat yesterday and although I can login and make a comment in the room, something appears to be wrong. Currently the Chat Room says I have about 15 people in it and I know none of these people are actually online at the moment.

I'm also running the 'Who is chatting (for Flashchat)' and that confirms knowbody is in the chatroom except me. It's as though the connections within flashchat haven't been dropped.

This is a strange error because as far as I know this Mod has been working absolutely fine for months!

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Originally Posted by Paul M

Nothing to do with this mod, thats a known flashchat issue.

Paul, could you be so good as to steer me to somewhere on the FlashChat site? I've been there and can't find the issue, let alone a fix or workaround. In the meantime, my chat is dead. Yikes!