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.

[HPIA]

First of all, fantastic! hack. Installed!

But here is my problem. I have some usergroups saying that they are banned. What exactly do I do to allow like 6 different usergroups in? I have admins, junior admins, mods, junior mods, senior members, and members. Please help!

Edit: It works for members and root admins and I think senior mods...

[Paul M]

Originally Posted by HPIA

But here is my problem. I have some usergroups saying that they are banned. What exactly do I do to allow like 6 different usergroups in?

As the notes say ;

* If you use non standard usergroups you will need to edit the CMS file to give them permission to use the chat.

[HPIA]

Ok, my apologies, I am not a guy who is familiar with coding. I know very little. How do I edit usergroup definitions? Im in the vbulletin36cms file, where do I edit the usergroup definitions?

Edit: I think I found it and it is at the bottom of the file. I set the usergroups how I want them to be ( 6,19 ) for admins, as an example. But now it doesnt say they are banned, it just says they have entered an incorrect password or username at the login panel, even if they use the same one.

Please, please, can someone explain in lamens terms?

[Paul M]

They are at the top of the current CMS file (v3.05 and above) - if you have a file with them at the bottom then that's an old file, I suggest you upgrade it first.

[HPIA]

Ok, now I am catching on :lol:.

// Usergroup Definitions
$users = '2,10' ; // Usergroups allowed standard access to chat.
$moderators = '5,7' ; // Usergroups allowed access as chat moderators.
$administrators = '6,19' ; // Usergroups allowed access as chat administrators.
$banned = '1,8' ; // Usergroups banned from accessing the chat at any time.

I have it how I want it, but when I ask others if it works, they tell me what they get the "Incorrect username or password" page come up. Im going to try reinstalling it, maybe that'll up...

[spagman]

Originally Posted by Reflect

sorry if this has been asked before

but the link to quicklinks point to - http://www.mydomain.net/misc.php?do=flashchat
when it should point to - http://www.mydomain.net/forum/misc.php?do=flashchat

is there anyway to change it?

did u ever get this fixed? if so how?
Thanks!

[Paul M]

It cannot do that on a standard vbulletin page, this must be on external systems (like a CMS or Gallery).

[alexhirurg]

Can somebody help me ?
Installed and working ok, except admin page of flashchat !
when i'm clicking on any link on admin page - it's just reloaded and nothin ;(

ps: how to add button for admin page to the vB admincp ?

FIXED. (just was wrong session save path in PHP config - programmers didn't set session.save_path property

[DJFriar]

Is there anything to be aware of if just updating from a 3.07 install? I've set all my custom settings, will I need to redo them or? What would be the upgrade steps, just upload the new files and its good to go or ?

[Paul M]

If you have set any custom usergroups in the CMS file you will need to copy them into the new version, other than that, yes just upload the file, and import the product.