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.

[jiffylb1]

Paul I made my own integration before i saw this post I made a jig work and then a link to it and change the module and the blocs...
see blow how the 2 difefernt looks..
what is the benefit for me to use the misc do compared to my module chat see below

http://www.clearwaterbiker.biz/modules.php?s=&name=Chat

http://www.clearwaterbiker.biz/forum...p?do=flashchat

[jiffylb1]

also for some reason the flash chat user does not say that there s anyone i the flash chat when logged in to the flash chat

[jiffylb1]

sorry paul that was from the other plugin
I will deal with that in the other topic..
Thank you for your help..

[stuartn]

I used this who's chatting block for vbadvanced...works very well.

http://www.vbadvanced.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9595

[Jezlad]

Can someone give me a guide on embedding it into a vbulletin page?

I've seen it on a forum where the flashchat page loads with the header and footer around it.

<navbar>
<flashchat>
<footer>

Thanks.

[Paul M]

This already does that.

[FreshPrince]

OK, I'm sure this sounds incredibly dumb, but where and how do I install flashchat? I'm just totally stumped on Step 1 in the installation. Am I supposed to upload flashchat onto my host or something?

I was under the impression that this mod was self-contained and that it was just another one of those mods where you FTP files onto your host, import an XML, change something in a template and good to go.

I know this sounds really dumb, but I've never uploaded a program into my host and installed it, is that what I'm supposed to do here? Thanks

[Breathex]

Originally Posted by Paul M

You could post such a warning about almost any software, including vbulletin (whose last exploit was patched yesterday). The last known exploit for Flashchat was the aedating cms files, over 12 months ago now.

This is what i want to hear for months, first of all thank you for this explanation. Secondly, i would be glad if u tell us more about this. For instance, how can i supply this patch? Where is it included?

I'm little bit noncommittal about Flashchat integration. The reason is, a year ago my forum was hacked because of this exploit too.

Already thanks for your interest Paul.

[johnscanlan]

I would like to set up a button on my NavBar that will yield "who's in chat" info.

I know how to work with the nav bar, just don't know where to point the URL for the button click.

John

[slednutz.com]

OK Paul M -

First thanks for the integration. Except for this small issue even a phptard like myself can get this going.

OK. Here's the story:

I installed Vbulletin 3.6.8 no problems.
I installed FlashChat 4.83 with integration, no problems. Loaded fine.
Used your integration hack.
All I get is the blue screen of death - first 2 loading steps are fine but the third gets to about 30% then loads the blue screen. Nothing else loads.

I have tried:

Re-installing (3x) including dropping the tables (complete reinstall)
Followed the common problems when installing - tried updated getxml files (2 or 3 different ones, I guess there was an issue with the original getxml.php being formatted for a WIN32 system)

You can see the problem at: http://www.ibreakstuffracing.com/chat/preloader.swf
Login (good luck!): tester
Password: tester
I assume the above is a complete enlarged version that isn't "wrapped".

I'm lost - any ideas?