Integration with vBulletin - Flashchat Integration for vB 3.6

This modification is no longer available or supported.

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.

[MThornback]

Paul,

Can you think of a reason why flashchat wouldn't let me log in to any area (admin or chat) itself after I log out and try to log back in? I logged out yesterday, and now all I get is a white screen on the flashchat on misc.php and trying to use the flashchat file in the /chat/ folder.

[Paul M]

Originally Posted by trilOByte

Can you guarantee that tufat's script is now secure?

Of course I can't, anymore than I could guarantee any product is secure (inc vbulletin).

Originally Posted by trilOByte

If not, is it prudent to endorse it's use?

See above. providing this (or any) mod is not endosing anything, just providing extra for those who chose to use something.

[Paul M]

Originally Posted by MThornback

Paul,

Can you think of a reason why flashchat wouldn't let me log in to any area (admin or chat) itself after I log out and try to log back in? I logged out yesterday, and now all I get is a white screen on the flashchat on misc.php and trying to use the flashchat file in the /chat/ folder.

That usually means an error is occuring. By default flashchat supresses the displaying of php error messages (not very helpful, I disable that).

[soletrader]

No matter what I do I can not get flashchat to run inside my vbulletin. Can anyone please help? Thank you

[Paul M]

Originally Posted by soletrader

No matter what I do I can not get flashchat to run inside my vbulletin. Can anyone please help? Thank you

From the main post ;

Support: Please check any file edits carefully, and make sure you have uploaded any edited files to the correct location - the vast majority of problems reported are due to an error made in editing or uploading a file. 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.

[Zombie-F]

I've managed to change the "Flashchat on a vb page" link back to the "old" flashchat link in the Who's Chatting box, but I can't seem to find where to make the change to change it in the "Quick Links" in the navbar. My users don't seem to like it displayed in the vBulletin window, so I'd just like to eliminate all links to that. Where can I find where to change this link? I've searched my templates and my phrases to no avail.

Thank you for the great hack.

[Paul M]

It's code within the plugins (1 & 3).

[popowich]

v3.04 : Security (anti-hacking) code added (as supplied by Darren).

Hello,

Was an e-mail sent to all members who clicked "installed" when this version was released?

Is that even possible for a project owner to do?

I am not bashing anyone involved with this specific project,
but I am becoming increasingly annoyed with the lack of notifications for product updates generally speaking at vbulletin.org.

I'm an open source person. I'm fine with the way free software and systems work.

Proper notifications as new versions and/or patches are made available, especially security releases, would be great.

-Raymond

[Paul M]

Notifications are only sent by me if it's necessary to upgrade, in this case it isn't.

[popowich]

Originally Posted by Paul M

Notifications are only sent by me if it's necessary to upgrade, in this case it isn't.

OK, understood, thank you for the reply.

-Raymond