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.

[Paul M]

Help you with what exactly ?

[NeitherSparky]

Originally Posted by xLYNZx

ok having a nightmare...as i always do when installing ANYTHING new! I installed the chat fine, not even realising this was here, so when I saw this thought I have to have it, followed the 5 steps and nothing is on my admin panel, yet when i go to admin on the chat i get



i have obviously done something right but still something wrong.

This sounds normal...its just saying that when you use the integration that members have to join your forum normally, or be added manually by you on your vBulletin, in order to be members on the chat. That's what integration is for. So people's accounts on your vBulletin are linked to the chat, so they don't have to register separately.

[xLYNZx]

oh, i thought i would be able to create and edit things, so its one room and nothing else? thanks for your help.

[katilkuzu]

Originally Posted by xLYNZx

oh, i thought i would be able to create and edit things, so its one room and nothing else? thanks for your help.

you can add more room, and ban user, edit user ect...

go to yoursite/forum/chat/admin

[xLYNZx]

thank you...i presumed i would have like a dropdown in the vB admin panel!

[Mr_Devlin]

I suggest you check the Flashchat config.php file and make sure you have the correct cms specified.

I did. In earlier versions of fc and vb everything worked fine. I had this problems since I use fc 4.7.x on vb 3.6.x.

As a standalone chat fc worked fine, only integration of v4.7.x in a vb 3.6.x failed.

Maybe I should use an older version of fc...

[Paul M]

Works fine with 479 and 365.

[steve71]

INSTALLED:

-Flashchat v479
-Who is chatting (for Flashchat)Version: 4.40


In my admincp there are two "flash chat" options in vbulletin options

1. Flashchat integration (1st screenshot)
2. Who is using flashchat (2nd screenshot)

Are these as they are supposed to be, or should I have more options?

settings I can't figure out:

-remove word filter?
-open flashchat in new "full screen window" versus embedded?
-change the link in the navbar to read "chat" instead of "flashcat" same with who's using flashchat add-on below. (3rd screen shot)

- in the navbar link..shouldn't it have (in brackets) the number of users in chat, and then list those users names once you hover the cursor?

ie this code (which is not present in my forumdisplay template). If this code will do the job..where in forumdisplay do I place it?

<if condition="$show['member']">
<td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="chat/flashchat.php$session[sessionurl_q]">Flashchat</a> ($totalchatters)</td>
</if>

Thanks a bunch!

[Paul M]

Both sets of options are correct.

Originally Posted by steve71

settings I can't figure out:

-remove word filter?
-open flashchat in new "full screen window" versus embedded?
-change the link in the navbar to read "chat" instead of "flashcat" same with who's using flashchat add-on below. (3rd screen shot)

1.There is no such option as remove word filter, I'm not even sure what you mean by this.
2. By linking to /misc.php?do=flashchat you will open it embedded, it you use /chat/flashchat.php it will open fullscreen.
3. You need to edit the phrase for the Who Is Chatting section - In the Navbar you would need to manually add the link, not use the auto option.

Originally Posted by steve71

- in the navbar link..shouldn't it have (in brackets) the number of users in chat, and then list those users names once you hover the cursor?

No, there has never been such a feature in my Flashchat modifications.

[steve71]

Originally Posted by Paul M

Both sets of options are correct.

1.There is no such option as remove word filter, I'm not even sure what you mean by this.
2. By linking to /misc.php?do=flashchat you will open it embedded, it you use /chat/flashchat.php it will open fullscreen.
3. You need to edit the phrase for the Who Is Chatting section - In the Navbar you would need to manually add the link, not use the auto option..

1. I meant curse word filter.
2. Where do I edit this path? I did a search in templates for:/misc.php?do=flashchat but no results.

Originally Posted by Paul M

No, there has never been such a feature in my Flashchat modifications.

I was referring to this:
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost....&postcount=145
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthrea...=121884&page=5


BTW thanks for these great Mods.
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