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]

Nope, not idea, misc.php calls flashchat.php anyway. Are you running two copies of flashchat or something ?

[mescalin]

yea i know its just an iframe of flashchat n there is only one installation but it behaves as two diffrent installations. anyway i think its flashchat issue..

thank for this great mod..

[zahid1]

This hack is pretty neat. I have a small board and wasnt really sure of installing it or not..I might though. Does somebody have it installed and could give me a link so i can view a live demo ..

Thanks

[sectiongraphix]

I have installed flashchat correctly but when i start chat and i post a messege in the main window takes time to be present inside.Something like delay.Anyone can help?

[jake7338]

Looks like a fantatic mod Paul. I am having trouble with the last step. This is the first product i have ever installed.

I go to plugins and products -> manage products -> [add/import]

When i select the xml file its says :

Importing Product, Please Wait...

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and then doesn't do anything. Do i need to enable products? It says it will do that automatically for me. Any advice appreciated. Thanks, --jake

[Paul M]

What exactly do you mean by does nothing ?

If it stays stuck on that importing screen then something is wrong with your vb product import.

[jake7338]

Yes, it stays stuck. The activity indicator in the top right of my browser stops.
I tried loading the xml file from my pc and off my web hosting server. No difference.

Any chance you could tell me how to trouble shoot the vb product import system?

I am having a problem with editing forums since i upgraded to vb 3.6.6, and i am still working on that issue. Other then that everything in admincp seems to work fine. I don't think this would be related to that. This doesn't use the "forum" table in sql does it?

Thanks,
--jake

[fenris]

Hy,

i hope you understand my bad english. When the Chat is running, every User can add a new room. Were can i disabled this ?
Only Admins, Supermod and Mods will be created new Rooms but not the Users. Is the any Options that will this make ?

Greetings

Sandmen

[Paul M]

As the main post says ;

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

Thanks.

[Mastar]

How can I embed this chat in the foumhome page without it logging out whenever the page is refreshed?