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]

That's basic to any file edit, I don't think I'll be adding that.

[lunarmodule]

Originally Posted by steve71

Go to your navbar template and find:

<td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="faq.php$session[sessionurl_q]" accesskey="5">$vbphrase[faq]</a></td>

Then place this underneath:

<td class="vbmenu_control"><a target="_blank" href="http://yourwebsite/forum/chat/flashchat.php?$session[sessionurl]">Chat</a></td>

(make sure the path is right for your site)

this will place the chat link in the navbar beside FAQ's. You can plug it in anywhere you want of course. It will open the chat in a new window, and from there your users can re-size..minimize etc.

Don't forget to go to vbulletin options/flashchat integration and disable the "automatic link creation" or you will have doubles.

Hey, thanks for this but I have an additional question for you or anyone else I guess.

I made this change and it worked and launches FlashChat but, for some reason, it doesn't automatically pass the authentication through to FlashChat. My users are having to log in manually.

What is strange is if I use the link created by FlashChat integration in vB Options, users authenticate successfully. I like your solution because I would rather users have a seperate window but I would like the auto authentication to work as well.

Any idea what is wrong?

And thanks, Paul, for this. It's great.

[daddygrim]

can someone install mine for me?

[Dream]

People are not exiting the chat in my flashchat.

They stay in the room after closing the page.

Anyone had this problem before?

[NeitherSparky]

Originally Posted by Dream

People are not exiting the chat in my flashchat.

They stay in the room after closing the page.

Anyone had this problem before?

Yes, unless I am totally wrong, which with me is always a possibility. :P One possible problem could be that they have popups blocked on your site, as popups are required to fully log out of the chat. That's the first thing I would ask them, to enable popups on your site. I know there are other reasons this could happen, but that's one I know.

[PHPirate]

Originally Posted by Dream

People are not exiting the chat in my flashchat.

They stay in the room after closing the page.

Anyone had this problem before?

YEP! We're seeing the same thing on ours. I am wondering if it has anything to do with the popup which fires when a user leaves... block the popup and cause this issue perhaps?

EDIT: SORRY! Didn't see the other reply.

[Paul M]

Originally Posted by lunarmodule

I made this change and it worked and launches FlashChat but, for some reason, it doesn't automatically pass the authentication through to FlashChat. My users are having to log in manually.

What is strange is if I use the link created by FlashChat integration in vB Options, users authenticate successfully. I like your solution because I would rather users have a seperate window but I would like the auto authentication to work as well.

Any idea what is wrong?

Check the domain in the link you created, make sure it matches the domain you normally use (exactly) (e.g. www.mysite.com, not mysite.com)

[daddygrim]

it keeps asking me to log in...i got the current version of flashchat..and when i click it..i have to keep logging in.

[Dream]

Originally Posted by NeitherSparky

Yes, unless I am totally wrong, which with me is always a possibility. :P One possible problem could be that they have popups blocked on your site, as popups are required to fully log out of the chat. That's the first thing I would ask them, to enable popups on your site. I know there are other reasons this could happen, but that's one I know.

Originally Posted by PHPirate

YEP! We're seeing the same thing on ours. I am wondering if it has anything to do with the popup which fires when a user leaves... block the popup and cause this issue perhaps?

EDIT: SORRY! Didn't see the other reply.

Thanks guys, I'll check it out.

[Paul M]

Can members asking questions about Flashchat please take note of this in the main post ;

Finally, I am not Tufat.com or Flashchat Support - if you have questions about Flashchat, their forums are here.

Please keep this thread for questions about this modification only - Thanks.