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.

[txsbmw]

So.... no one knows why Flashchat will not work correctly embedded into vBulletin using this mod. I run 3.6.1 and the most current version of FlashChat and this mod.

Again here is what is going on. You cannot change rooms (no drop down appears like you never clicked it at all) or type in the box to type a message when you use the embedded version (i.e. this mod). You can however, click on the user and get all their info (view profile, send pm, etc..) and create rooms.

When you use the non-embedded version everything works as normal.

[SCRIPT3R]

Originally Posted by txsbmw

So.... no one knows why Flashchat will not work correctly embedded into vBulletin using this mod. I run 3.6.1 and the most current version of FlashChat and this mod.

Again here is what is going on. You cannot change rooms (no drop down appears like you never clicked it at all) or type in the box to type a message when you use the embedded version (i.e. this mod). You can however, click on the user and get all their info (view profile, send pm, etc..) and create rooms.

When you use the non-embedded version everything works as normal.

i think your problems are related to the other hack (flashchat inside a vB page), not this hack.

[Paul M]

There is no difference between embedded and not, they are the same page, one is just placed inside a frame on the page.

[fingerman]

I'm trying to determine how to remove users from the chat. Not ban them, but boot them. I have users left over in the flashchat, and they are unable to log back in because it tells them they are still there.

[Paul M]

Sorry, I do not support Flashchat.

if you have questions about Flashchat in general, their forums are here

[txsbmw]

Originally Posted by Paul M

There is no difference between embedded and not, they are the same page, one is just placed inside a frame on the page.

I am well aware of that, the one that is in the IFRAME is not working correctly. You cannot click within the text area to enter text and you cannot get the change room menu drop down to change rooms. But you can click on the users name get that menu and click PM User (or whatever it says) and even in that window you cannot click in the text area to type a message.

However if you go to the non embedded one (i.e. the one that is not in an IFRAME) everything works just fine.

Now not all users experiance this. Some it works fine for and others (including me) run into the problem listed above. So any idea on what would be causing this? I thought maybe it was my flash player so I reinstalled and nada, got the same thing going on. I also tried this on my laptop and got the same problem.

[txsbmw]

Ok so I decided to clear my temp internet files and cookies, that did the trick...for once session. As soon as I went away from the chat room and then came back into it, it did it again, I had to re-delete all temp internet files and cookies, went back to it and it worked again, until I left and came back then same thing. And around and around we go. Anyone know why this may be happening? It only happens on the embedded page.

[Paul M]

Sorry, no idea. Sounds browser (or browser settings) related.

[txsbmw]

I think I have figured out the problem. I switched to the default style and it works fine, I couldn't get it to recreate that problem. But I still don't understand why some are having the same issue as me and some aren't. I am using the Heavy Metal style. As is everyone else on my forum (they cannot choose between styles).

[txsbmw]

Originally Posted by GearTripper

i think your problems are related to the other hack (flashchat inside a vB page), not this hack.

Ok so where is this hack located then? I thought it came with this mod?