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.

[inciarco]

Hello.

Thanks For The File, the Chat Shall Be Very Good.

The Unzipped File DON'T Contains the "config.php" file located at "/chat/inc/config.php".

It'll be important that you review the Download Zipped File and Include all the Necessary Files for the Add-on to work Ok!!

I had to Disable it because when trying to access the FlashChat Link an Error occurred that Avoided me the Access to the Forum, fortunately Not to the Admin Control Panel where I was able to Disable the Add-on and Restore the Forums Access again for the Users.

I'll be hoping that You Include the Complete Version of the Zipped File to Download It and Try It!!

Thank You Very Much!!

[daddygrim]

works great!!!!

[Paul M]

Originally Posted by inciarco

The Unzipped File DON'T Contains the "config.php" file located at "/chat/inc/config.php".

Umm, yes .... that's correct.

Since that is the Flashchat config file (obviously supplied with Flashchat .....).

[inciarco]

Originally Posted by Paul M

Umm, yes .... that's correct.

Since that is the Flashchat config file (obviously supplied with Flashchat .....).

I don't understand Paul M, how do I install the Downloaded File??

It only contains the following Files, and other Directories that I've already copied in the Root Directory of my Forums:

(root)\chat\inc\cmses\vbulletin36CMS.php
(root)\includes\xml\bitfield_flashchat

and

Flashchat-vb-integration.xml
that is the File I Upload with the [Add/Import Product] Hyperlink, located in the "Manage Products" Section of the Admin Control Panel!!

But when I did that it didn't work!!

What did I do wrong??

What should I do exactly to make it work??

How do I Download the other Files?? Where should I copy them?? (in what Directories)??

Please Orient Me!! :up:

My Best Regards!! Thank You For All The Download Files, They've Been Very Helpful!! :up:

[shepherdblake]

If am am understanding the integration mod correctly, will everything that users "chat" about be redirected to a forum/thread? I have several threads that are pretty busy and it would be nice to use flash chat and have whatever is said in the chat to be automatically posted in those threads.

[Paul M]

Originally Posted by inciarco

I don't understand Paul M, how do I install the Downloaded File??

It only contains the following Files, and other Directories that I've already copied in the Root Directory of my Forums:

(root)\chat\inc\cmses\vbulletin36CMS.php
(root)\includes\xml\bitfield_flashchat

and

Flashchat-vb-integration.xml
that is the File I Upload with the [Add/Import Product] Hyperlink, located in the "Manage Products" Section of the Admin Control Panel!!

But when I did that it didn't work!!

What did I do wrong??

What should I do exactly to make it work??

How do I Download the other Files?? Where should I copy them?? (in what Directories)??

Please Orient Me!! :up:

My Best Regards!! Thank You For All The Download Files, They've Been Very Helpful!! :up:

You must already have Flashchat installed, sounds to me like you don't.

[inciarco]

Originally Posted by Paul M

You must already have Flashchat installed, sounds to me like you don't.

You're right. I didn't notice that Flashchat was an Independent Software; I'll try to get a licence to try it and then try again the Add-On!!

Thank You for your Help!!

(Someone posted a question 645 today before your answer, perhaps you should check it on the Previous Page 43).

My Best Regards To You... And Again Thank You for the Add-Ons, they Work Great!! :up:

[dbirosel]

Is it possible to have a history of our conversations to be shown on the forum home?

Example:

People chatting, but having ajax or auto-refresh on text of the conversation that is going on in the chat?

[Paul M]

Originally Posted by dbirosel

Is it possible to have a history of our conversations to be shown on the forum home?

Is it possible - well technically yes, I'm sure it would be possible. Is there any sort of mod that does this ? - no, none I know of (and I'm pretty well informed where Flashchat and vBulletin are concerned)..

Originally Posted by shepherdblake

If am am understanding the integration mod correctly, will everything that users "chat" about be redirected to a forum/thread? I have several threads that are pretty busy and it would be nice to use flash chat and have whatever is said in the chat to be automatically posted in those threads.

Sorry, you seem to misunderstand - there is nothing in this that posts conversations to threads (see above answer as well).

[just77me]

Hello together,
we have the 123flashchat and the problem with the integration it always say this user doesnt exist and passwort wrong so we can't login the chat using the user data out of the forum (vbulletin) please help us. thank you very much

we are only using the integration modul from the 123flashchat, may be should use this hack here?

thank you very much