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.

[oldengine]

When you upgrade to vBChat 4.8.3 do you still use the vbulletin36CMS.php that comes along with this mod or do you used the upgraded vbulletin36CMS.php that is included with FlashChat 4.8.3?

I'm using vBulletin 3.6.8 patch II.

[Paul M]

If you are using this mod then you must use the vbulletin36CMS.php file that comes with this.

[oldengine]

The problem is that I do not find where to place my additional usergroupid numbers in this new included version of vbulletin36CMS.php

The stock version of vbulletin36CMS.php has the following...

// Usergroup Definitions
$users = '2' ; // Usergroups allowed standard access to chat.
$moderators = '5,7' ; // Usergroups allowed access as chat moderators.
$administrators = '6' ; // Usergroups allowed access as chat administrators.
$banned = '1,8' ; // Usergroups banned from accessing the chat at any time.

Where do I place these values in this mod?

EDIT +++++++++++++++++++

Good grief I found it!

I'm not used to all these modern conveniences like having "FlashChat Permissions" in my ACP usergroups.

AARRRGGGHHH!!! I feel dumb.

Thanks for the excellent work Paul.

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Can anyone take a stab at explaining the difference between "No Chat Access" and "Banned From Chat"? Are the results the same, but only with different connotation?

I think my original deal of adding an additional Subscriber privilege group in /inc/layouts just got more complicated, at least to me...
http://forum.tufat.com/showthread.php?t=26597

[Paul M]

Originally Posted by oldengine

Can anyone take a stab at explaining the difference between "No Chat Access" and "Banned From Chat"? Are the results the same, but only with different connotation?

The main difference is if you are in multiple usergroups. Normal access overrides no access, but banned overrides everything.

[sensimilla]

Although noone is in the chat it seems not refreshing and displays many people inside chatrooms. Any ideas ? Thanks in advance for help.

[clearchannel]

I had this hack installed with no problems sometime ago. I uninstalled it, now I've reinstalled it. The only usergroups that seem to be able to access the chat is usergroup 2, 6, 7, and 5, althought I have usergroup permissions configured in the specfic usergroups.

I'm at a loss, any suggestions would be greatly appericated.

[Paul M]

Are you sure you re-installed the CMS file from this mod, not the default flashchat supplied file.

[sas forum]

I got a "Invalid File Specified" when I have tried to upload the xml file via the cp. Any ideas?

[Jaxel]

would someone mind PMing me the descriptions for flaschat permissions?

Specifically "No Chat Access" and "User Level Access"... What is the difference? I want to let people come in and lurk in flaschat, but not post messages... how do I do that?

[Paul M]

No access is exactly that, they cannot enter the chat. User access means they can enter and chat. There is no "lurk" option.