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.

[slednutz.com]

OK, I tried once again with Flashchat 4.7.12 and it worked flawlessly. I assume there is an issue with the newest flashchat?

[Paul M]

Possibly you were suffering the issue with the getxml.php file - the one supplied with 4.8.2 and 4.8.3 does not work on all servers - this is a known Flashchat bug/issue, details are on their website (in their forum).

[FreshPrince]

I installed the Flashchat files onto my server. I followed steps 1-5 in the text file, however the chat still does not work for me: http://www.politicsforumpoliticalwor...p?do=flashchat


The only thing I can think of that I am doing wrong is that the flashchat files ARE NOT in the root folder, HOWEVER they are in the same directory as my usercp.php and includes folder. Is that what's causing the problem? If so, what can I do to fix it?

[Paul M]

The files are in the correct place. You have some issue with your installation. For support of Flashchat itself you need to use the Tufat forum.

[FreshPrince]

OK, thanks Paul.

[kevcj]

Can I buy a brand free option for this mod - please.

AKA - Can I pay you so I can remove the "Flashchat Integration by Paul M" from the bottom of the chat room?

[Paul M]

Sure, I've sent you a PM.

[buurman]

Originally Posted by Paul M

The CMPS settings won't touch it, you will have to edit the plugin code.

Find misc.php and change it to /forum/misc.php

And then the link from your forum will get /forum/forum/misc.php

So that will work from you CMPS page, but not from your forum right?

Is it possible to make a more intelligent plugin code that will detect if your on cmps or in your forum, because I dont get why you made it this way...

Cant you just use something like $options [forumhome] ??

Or what should the code be in the plugin to make it a "hard" URL?

[Paul M]

Originally Posted by buurman

And then the link from your forum will get /forum/forum/misc.php

Wrong, relative paths in browsers don't work like that.

You have also quoted an old post, there is now a prefix option in the modification settings, which you just set to /forum/ (or /board/ or whatever).

[mask31]

little problem with this integration.
i have a user that is in a certain user group, but it seems that he does not have the same functions as the others in the same usergroup. he actually has almost all accesses like a mod or an admin.
i think there were few users like that as well.

is this normal? if not, how can i fix this?

thanks

PS: he is not in an additional usergroup.