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.

[DanCan]

Works like a charm. thanks.

However, I have a problem, everytime I make changes in the config.php file, I (nor any other member) cannot enter the chatroom. I basically have to delete the flashchat tables in mysql admin and install again...???

[Zagis]

Originally Posted by Zagis

Everything works fine with firefox but with ie you have to login to flashchat again, even if you're in the forum. Is it something that I'm doing wrong?

Problem solved after reimporting Flashchat-vb-integration.xml

Tnks

[Greek76]

how would I go about changing the navbar link I created

chat/flashchat.php

to the quick links flash chat link which brings the chat in the room? The quick links link flash chat is like this

forum/misc.php?do=flashchat

When I add this one it brings you to blank page but when I add the first code it brings you to the chat on an outside link. Thanks

[Paul M]

I don't understand what you mean by an "outside link".

Without seeing your site it's impossible to say, but generally you would just link to this ;

misc.php?do=flashchat

[TheFrienzNet]

Hmph..

Error 01 - Please consult you system administrator.

[Greek76]

Originally Posted by Paul M

I don't understand what you mean by an "outside link".

Without seeing your site it's impossible to say, but generally you would just link to this ;

Its simple really when I first installed flash chat last month I made a custom link in the navbar but that link brought the flash chat on a seperate window. Now when I installed your mod integration in the quick links link it brings the chat in the same window with the forum background included and that is how I want my custom chat link on the navbar to work.... Here is my site . You will see the chat button on the navbar.

[Paul M]

Originally Posted by TheFrienzNet

Hmph..

Error 01 - Please consult you system administrator.

What were you doing to get that - the only real way to get that message is by trying to run the CMS file directly, outside of flashchat, it's basically an anti hacking message.

Originally Posted by Greek76

Its simple really when I first installed flash chat last month I made a custom link in the navbar but that link brought the flash chat on a seperate window. Now when I installed your mod integration in the quick links link it brings the chat in the same window with the forum background included and that is how I want my custom chat link on the navbar to work.... Here is my site . You will see the chat button on the navbar.

Then what I posted (#424) should be correct.

[rweber93]

I have a user that is currently banned and I'm not sure how that happened but I'm trying to unban the user but can't find how to unban the user. HELP!

[TheFrienzNet]

Sorry for being a total idiot, but what to do exactly if we cannot run it directly? Yes, I imported the product.

[Paul M]

You run Flashchat.

You do have Flashchat installed ?