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]

It's not possible for someone with the exact same usergroup settings to have different permissions.

[mask31]

well Paul it is and he gave me screen shots as well. he gave me his password so i could log on with his nickname, and i had the settings i set for that usergroup, so when i used his Nick, all was fine. but for him, he had different settings.

i then gave him a different nickname to test. at first he had the correct settings but when he logged out and logged in a couple times, he had different settings again.

[Breathex]

Originally Posted by mask31

well Paul it is and he gave me screen shots as well. he gave me his password so i could log on with his nickname, and i had the settings i set for that usergroup, so when i used his Nick, all was fine. but for him, he had different settings.

i then gave him a different nickname to test. at first he had the correct settings but when he logged out and logged in a couple times, he had different settings again.

Can this be related to cookies on his computer?

[NeitherSparky]

I have a user who claims that *sometimes* when he logs into FC he has mod abilities. But he's one of those users who likes to TRY to hack into things for fun, and who you're never sure whether to believe him or not. :P But if its possible that it is truly happening I'd like to know.

[mask31]

that's what i've been trying to say too.

i just changed all my permissions in the "layout" folder (admin, moderator,etc..) they all have "False" for invites, create room etc..

and this one user is able to do some of these things.

he's using firefox by the way

[rammbs]

installed. thanks!!!

[jessej]

hi,

I have installed this hack, and all is fine except;

I would like to use the flashchat inside of the vbulletin page.

I could really use some "help for dummies" type support.

I can modify the config.php file logout behavior as needed to
'window' => '_parent',
or whatever is needed there.


Here is what is in the NAVBAR template;
<!--------- S T A R T FLASHCHAT MODIFICATIONS ----------->
<td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="misc.php?do=flashchat"
target="flashchat">FlashChat</a></td>
<!--------- E N D FLASHCHAT MODIFICATIONS ----------->
------------------

When I click the link behind this code,

FC opens up with the header, navbar, fc, then the footer. Is there a way to have the FC widow size smaller, and can the forum threads and posts be under the FC, and above the footer? I bet this has already been asked, sorry for any dups. I am working my way thru this.

I also wonder if FC will open when vBulletin is opened, similar to how vb shout does?

THANKS ALOT for any help.

[Konstantinos]

i remember in the past it used to show forum avatars in flash chat private message, no it doesnt , why ? and how to fix flashchat v 4.7.8.

[solidlink]

I cant seem to logon using my Vbulletin username and password. Can someone help?

[Paul M]

Originally Posted by Konstantinos

i remember in the past it used to show forum avatars in flash chat private message, no it doesnt , why ? and how to fix flashchat v 4.7.8.

That will only work if you store avatars in the database, and you have set the correct permissions on some of the flashchat folders.

Originally Posted by solidlink

I cant seem to logon using my Vbulletin username and password. Can someone help?

Have you integrated it properly ?