Integration with vBulletin - Flashchat Integration for vB 3.5

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Flashchat integration with vBulletin 3.5

Note:
The latest versions of Flashchat include my integration as part of the standard Tufat supplied files - including the vBulletin 3.5 CMS file.


vB 3.5 integration allows ;

* Authorised members to be automatically logged in.
* All non authorised members are locked out (both are based on usergroup membership).
* If enabled, the users location is now displayed in WOL (use the plugin to avoid "Unknown Location").
* The CMS file no longer requires your vb licence code to be entered.
* Automatic login now works even if a member has not ticked "remember me".

Also ;

* 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 in 4.5.0) (allows for Staff Rooms).


More notes:

* This integration is for Flashchat versions 4.7.0 upwards, support for versions prior to this has been withdrawn.
* If you use non standard usergroups you will need to edit the CMS file to give them permission to enter the chat.

[high]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.[/high]

Support: Please check any file edits carefully, and make sure you have uploaded any edited files to the correct location - the vast majority of problems reported are due to an error made in editing [or uploading] a file. 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 then look as soon as I have time.

Finally, I am not Tufat.com nor anything to do with the Flashchat product - if you have questions about Flashchat in general, their forums are here.


History:

2.53 - Support for customer role added.
2.54 - GetUser caching added.
2.55 - Lastactivity update added, caching altered to match main flashchat code.
2.56 - Support for 4.5.x photo feature added with choice of avatar or profile picture.
2.57 - Changes for local language translations. Session cookie cleared on logout.
2.58 - Security fix: Integrated login code altered to cut out the use of insecure userid cookie.
2.59 - GetUser caching re-enabled, Port fix added for pre 3.5 RC3 versions of config.php
2.60 - Added the ability to login direct to a room using ../chat/flashchat.php?username=_int_&room=n
2.61 - Changes to User and Role Caching.
2.62 - Minor fix to Get User for membergroupids.
2.63 - Security (anti-hacking) code added (as supplied by Darren).
2.64 - Usergroup settings moved to top of CMS file.
2.65 - Fixed error message when accessing chat admin area.
2.66 - Default role changed.
2.67 - Minor bug fix to Avatar detection, login code changes, tidy up.

[Paul M]

As it says

This integration is for Flashchat versions 4.5.3 upwards

Originally Posted by SCORPION1

i have installed and all running perfect just one little problem i have when a member leaves the flashchat or closes it
it does not redirect them to the main fourms it stays on flashchat anyone know why this is

Re-direct on close is an option in flashchat's config.

[FLMom]

Hi Paul,
I installed FlashChat over the weekend and I accidently installed it in the main root directory, I am not good with FTP, so how can I move the chat folder to the Forum Directory without starting from scratch? Can you please help?

Also, once I get it in the right directory, will it then be working the right way? Meaning if my members click on the Chat link they will be taken right to the chatroom without registering or logging in?

Thanks for any help you can offer! I am also ready to give you any site info you need to look at things if required..

[Paul M]

PM me ftp access details, and an admin login and I can fix it for you, i'm around for a couple of hours now, and then tomorrow.

[FLMom]

Thank you so much Paul! I am pm'ing you now

[FLMom]

I just wanted to thank Paul publicly for being so kind and helping me out! My members are going nuts over this!!! :banana:

[AndyP]

Paul, what needs to be done to upgrade from 2.60 to 2.61.

Just upload the CMS file and reinstall the plugin?

[Paul M]

Yes. You will need to re-edit any usergroup changes to the CMS file (if you made any).

[AndyP]

Ah, of course. Thanks.

[Smiry Kin's]

yeh but the 4.6.1 is beta.. things might have changed..

[barryhand]

So where do I access the options in AdminCP ?

I can access the chat, but it's not within vB? just the standard chat login