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]

This mod has nothing to do with 123flashchat, this is for Tufat Flashchat.

[cerulean]

Paul,

Is there a way I can have the Chat open say in the top 1/4 of the forum screen and the forums below it?

[Paul M]

Technically yes you could by using frames (similar to how this already does it) - but as soon as you clicked on any forum you would be logged out/in again by the screen refresh, so I'm not sure what you would gain.

[cerulean]

Ok, Well thanks for the info. It still is a great update.

[Neo_obs]

not sure if I should ask this here or tufat but any chance you can add spy support or is that not available for the CMS version of flashchat?

[lamur]

Hey Paul, can this mod be used with another chatting program besides flashchat?

Hehe.. Just kidding. Just some geek humor.

Hey I do have one question. It might just be a type of CSS error or something.
But when I go to the chat room via misc.php?do=flashchat

Everything seems to work great, BUT I do get that error at the bottom of the internet explorer that says:

Line: 1
Char: 1
Error: Object expected
Code: 0
URL: http://www.xxxxx.com/chat/flashchat.php


Chat seems to work good, but I don't know what's causing this error?

Thanks.

[lunarmodule]

Originally Posted by Paul M

Check the domain in the link you created, make sure it matches the domain you normally use (exactly) (e.g. www.mysite.com, not mysite.com)

This was exactly the problem and it fixed it. Thanks!

[Paul M]

Originally Posted by Neo_obs

not sure if I should ask this here or tufat but any chance you can add spy support or is that not available for the CMS version of flashchat?

What exactly do you mean by "spy support" ?

Originally Posted by lamur

Hey Paul, can this mod be used with another chatting program besides flashchat?

Hehe.. Just kidding. Just some geek humor.

Hey I do have one question. It might just be a type of CSS error or something.
But when I go to the chat room via misc.php?do=flashchat

Everything seems to work great, BUT I do get that error at the bottom of the internet explorer that says:

Line: 1
Char: 1
Error: Object expected
Code: 0
URL: http://www.xxxxx.com/chat/flashchat.php


Chat seems to work good, but I don't know what's causing this error?

Thanks.

That's a Javascript error, there is no JS in this mod so i don't know what would cause it.

[daddygrim]

how do u change the time? i need it to be -5

[StyleLife]

1st of all - what a kick a$$ mod - THANKS!

2ndly - I'd like to make the line "Members Currently Using Flashchat" to be a link that will take them to the flashchat room.

Any ideas PaulM about how to do this. I've "tinkered" for a while now, and searched forums like this for at least TWICE as long trying to find the answer myself before I asked - but alas, I request your assistance (or anyone else who can shed some light on this)

THANKS IN ADVANCE!!

Michael
Stylelife Administrator