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.

[NeutralizeR]

Originally Posted by Paul M

Then despite what you said, you obviously weren't using the filesystem, you were using the database.

You'll have to ask your host that, or start a thread asking, I don't use cpanel.

I'm using the filesystem but those tables should still have some data to attach them to user tables.

Storage Type Attachments are currently being stored in the filesystem at /home/msxorg/public_html/forum/uploads

I can't restore a fullbackup of yesterday since i'll lose 300+ members and many threads & posts.

I just need to restore 2 tables. If you know how to do it (not via cpanel) i'll be appreciated.

Edit: Found this thread:
http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showt...e+single+table

and submitted a ticket to my server management team...

[Paul M]

Originally Posted by NeutralizeR

I'm using the filesystem but those tables should still have some data to attach them to user tables.

Nope, you are not using the filesystem for avatars and pictures, if you were then those tables can happily be emptied without any problem. You are using the database to store them.

Attachments are currently being stored in the filesystem at /home/msxorg/public_html/forum/uploads

This refers to attachments only, not avatars or profile pictures - for those look in the ACP under Avatars > User Picture Storage Type.

[NeutralizeR]

Originally Posted by Paul M

Nope, you are not using the filesystem for avatars and pictures, if you were then those tables can happily be emptied without any problem. You are using the database to store them.

This refers to attachments only, not avatars or profile pictures - for those look in the ACP under Avatars > User Picture Storage Type.

I've checked and it says:

Avatars are currently being served from the filesystem at ./customavatars
Profile pictures are currently being served from the filesystem at ./customprofilepics
Signature pictures are currently being served from the filesystem at ./signaturepics

[sam anders]

any idea how i can admin this plugin?

installed but i dont want access to all my members when i access the admin on the chat software it say do it via the cms program but i seen no options in my vb admin

[NeutralizeR]

I've restored those tables and it's ok now...

[PixelFx]

I'm running php 5.1.6, and getting a blank page the first time I go to run the install.php for flash chat, I've checked all my links and settings so not sure what I'm missing.

Anything you can do to point me in the right direction would be great.

[Paul M]

Originally Posted by NeutralizeR

I've checked and it says:

My apologies, you are absolutely right. I just spent a bit of time looking at this and it seems it still uses the tables to store certain information about the files, so clearing them was a bad idea. :dead: Glad you got them restored.

The CMS file sees those entries and assumes the database is in use - the check needs to be more exact.

[teedizz]

hey Paul, how can i make it to when someone clicks to go into chat, it opens up a new window instead of opening up in the current window?

[Paul M]

add target="_blank" to the link.

[Paul M]

Originally Posted by PixelFx

I'm running php 5.1.6, and getting a blank page the first time I go to run the install.php for flash chat, I've checked all my links and settings so not sure what I'm missing.

Anything you can do to point me in the right direction would be great.

Is the chat in your forum root ?