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 m002.p

Hello Paul,

Ive asked on Tufat forums first about this error, but they have asked me to ask you.

Basically Live Support Mode doesnt work, instead all I get is the standard mode. Ive ticked the correct box upon installation, ive ensured config.php has "true" set for live support mode, but all to no avail.

Is there anything you can suggest as ive installed this mod and wondering if there is anything contained which could be affecting live support mode?

Thanks

Matt

Have you enabled support mode in your flashchat config file ?

Originally Posted by KipLarson

So do we need to pay for flash chat or how does it work?

www.tufat.com

[m002.p]

Originally Posted by Paul M

Have you enabled support mode in your flashchat config file ?

Yes as mentioned above, ive enabled it and read all instructions by the book. Ive set the config.php files "Livesupportmode" line to true, and even re-installed flashchat with the latest version ensuring it is installed in support mode.

This is the support thread i created at Tufat.com:

http://forum.tufat.com/showthread.ph...267#post187267

They refer me to you and ask if anything could be conflicting.

Thanks for the reply, I appreciate it

[Paul M]

Its working fine for me. You have also edited the members usergroup permission for flashchat and set them to "Customer (Support Mode Only)" ?

[m002.p]

Originally Posted by Paul M

Its working fine for me. You have also edited the members usergroup permission for flashchat and set them to "Customer (Support Mode Only)" ?

Hi Paul, again thank you so much for the reply, I do appreciate this.

Hmm, its not working for me and my users. Ive tested it not logged in, tested as a forum member and also as admin. I really dont know what could be wrong :s

However, one last thing......

For some reason, unregistered users cant access the FC. I have set their permission to "Customer" in Usergroup Manager, but upon entering a username, it requires a password too, which of course they wouldnt have being a "guest", thus no permission for FC is produced. Any ideas how to overcome this?

Thanks for any help

Matt

[bluecat]

I was able to figure it out, thank you though (create a blank template page and add as iframe).

[Paul M]

Originally Posted by m002.p

Hmm, its not working for me and my users. Ive tested it not logged in, tested as a forum member and also as admin. I really dont know what could be wrong :s

Sorry but without full access to your site I could not even guess.

Originally Posted by m002.p

For some reason, unregistered users cant access the FC. I have set their permission to "Customer" in Usergroup Manager, but upon entering a username, it requires a password too, which of course they wouldnt have being a "guest", thus no permission for FC is produced. Any ideas how to overcome this?

You cannot do it, the basic point of integration is that guests will never get access.

[dt-pain]

I am having a problem. Everything works fine but when I go to link misc.php?do=flashchat I get this error flashchat.php&room=1 does not exist.

[rwoscott]

* Installed.

Another quality mod. Thanks Paul M

[Reynaldovb]

Originally Posted by dt-pain

I am having a problem. Everything works fine but when I go to link misc.php?do=flashchat I get this error flashchat.php&room=1 does not exist.

I had this error too. Edit the plugin named FlashChat Integration (1)
and change this line:

    $room = '&room='.intval($vbulletin->options['fcroom']);

to this:

    $room = '?room='.intval($vbulletin->options['fcroom']);

In short, you are just removing & and replacing it for a ?

[Paul M]

There should be no reason to edit any plugins, and I'm stuggling to see how you could generate a url that ends simply in ../flashchat.php&room=1 unless maybe you have some sort of custom template edits.