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]

Originally Posted by Alfa1

When saving usergroup permissions, I get this mysql error:



I understand that fcpermissions are the flashchat permissions. What should I do to fix this?

You must import the product, it creates the fcpermissions field when you install it.

[Paul M]

Originally Posted by kiFF

And I have another question. How can I change the name of the page? Right now the window loads as "FlashChat v4.7.12". I want to change that.

I don't know what window you are loading, but it sounds like the default Flashchat window to me, so you'll need to ask at Tufat.

[kiFF]

Nevermind, I just had to edit the flashchat.php file.

[Alfa1]

I have just uploaded the files and imported the product again (with overwrite) but I am still getting the same error. Additionally; now my flashchat doesn't work any more. It hangs when opening it. I just reinstalled flashchat, but that doesn't help.

BTW: I searched vb.com and vb.org and found that other members had similar problems.

Marco replies to a similar problem:

Originally Posted by Marco van Herwaarden

You have uninstalled a modification that uses 'minpoststoplay', but have not removed the includes/xml/bitfield_PRODUCTNAME.xml file.

[Paul M]

The problem is quite simple, the fcpermissions field is missing. Re-importing the product if you already have it installed won't run the code to create this field - you must uninstall the product, and then re-install it.

What you found in your search btw is a different issue, it just gives the same mysql message.

[Alfa1]

Many thanks!

[G-spot]

My flashchat was working, then I followed the instructions word for word trying to add this and now it doesn't could anyone help me out please.

vbulletin: 3.6.8
flashchat: 4.8.3

It was loading and stuff fine before, chatting normal etc.. after i added this it gets stuck with only the background showing, no login screen, or chat room..

http://www.hardcoregl.com/forums/chat/flashchat.php
http://www.hardcoregl.com/forums/misc.php?do=flashchat

anyone have any idea's please, love the addition of flashchat using the forums for user's etc.. I'd go back and change everything back just to get it to work again but would like to use the integration. Thanks ahead of time.

[Paul M]

Without the appropriate access to your site it's impossible to tell you what's wrong, clearly something is broken. JFYI - there is a known problem with getxml.php in the 4.8.x series - if you look on the Tufat site you will find an alternative version posted. Try that, just in case.

[G-spot]

Originally Posted by Paul M

Without the appropriate access to your site it's impossible to tell you what's wrong, clearly something is broken. JFYI - there is a known problem with getxml.php in the 4.8.x series - if you look on the Tufat site you will find an alternative version posted. Try that, just in case.

Thanks, can I give you access to try and fix it? just tell me what you need and i'll pm it to you...

As well, i'll go try that from the tufat site now... and report back, thanks for the reply

Oh as well though, before I tried the integration mod, i was connected and it was working fine, but was not integrated with vbulletin. I had to use the link manually...

if that helps at all, but if you could take a look for me that would be great. thanks

[Paul M]

Originally Posted by G-spot

Thanks, can I give you access to try and fix it? just tell me what you need and i'll pm it to you...

As it says in the main post ;

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.