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* This integration is for Flashchat versions 4.7.0 upwards, support for versions prior to this has been withdrawn.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.

[rareclownfish]

Hey guys is there a way to make Flashchat open in a template in the forum, kinda like the JavaChat.
Thanks

[Paul M]

The 3.6 version does this.

[rareclownfish]

Originally Posted by Paul M

The 3.6 version does this.

That's great I wish I was on 3.6, is there a way for the 3.5 version?

[Paul M]

Sorry, this version will not be updated.

[Harley D]

When I go to livesupport, I get a blank page, any ideas?
Using Vbulletin and FlashChat_v477 with Flashchat-vb-integration-35.
I did set my config to true to enable support.

[Shanj]

Originally Posted by Paul M

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

What's this about changing usergroups in the cms file please?

[lunarmodule]

I have what I think might be a dumb question but I can't seem to find the answer.

I installed this and it works great - top work Paul. But I can't seem to find the code and instructions to add a link on my navbar to flashchat. I checked the flashchat integration instructions but they seem to be out of date, and will only work with vB 3.0.

Does anyone have the code and instructions on where to stick it so there is a link from the navbar?

Thanks a bunch in advance.

[lunarmodule]

nevermind, got it. good stuff.

[Greigen]

I've been reading for over an hour and I cannot find out how the hell I can embed the flashchat into my forum site design. I saw there was some mod made by a guy named "noppid" but when I try to visit the mod thread, it says I don't have permission to access, WTF!!!!

It's not worth using if I can't embed the damn thing into my site's design.

I'm not upgrading to 3.6 either anytime soon. I'm using 3.5.4. why can't i access that damn thread of noppids? It appears as though it was deleted? if it was, I have one question.. WHY. there are still people obviously like me who use 3.5.4 and want flashchat integrated into their forum design.

[Paul M]

Yes, noppids thread was deleted (by his request) so I suggest you take it up with him.