Chat Modifications - Flashchat: Integration for vB 3.7

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Flashchat integration with vBulletin 3.7

Note: Flashchat Version 5.0.8 onwards now has the option for vbulletin 3.7 integration.

Note:
Standard Flashchat includes vBulletin integration as part of the Tufat supplied files. However, the standard integration does not include Direct Usergroup Integration or other extra's like the WOL Display & Flashchat on a vBulletin page. This Modification adds those features


Standard vB 3.7 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.
* You can define a usergroup to login as Flashchats "Spy" mode. (Version 3.7.002 onwards)


More notes:

* This integration is for Flashchat versions 4.7.x or 5.0.x (seperate downloads).
* The automatic link feature may fail if you have customised templates (it uses template hooks).
* 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
* Spys can login into the chat but are not listed in the room - they cannot chat, just watch.
* 3.7.004 onwards has extra code to cope with VBs CSRF protection, which interferes with profile linking.
* 3.7.006 onwards is for Flashchat 5.0.x - The previous version for Flashchat 4 (3.7.005) will continue to be available for the moment.

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.

Flashchat 4 : If you have upgraded from 3.6 to 3.7 make sure you have edited the CMS entry in the Flashchat config.php file.

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:

v3.7.001 : First release for vb 3.7.
v3.7.002 : Option for Flashchat spy mode added.
v3.7.003 : Fix for 404 page not found error in certain situations.
v3.7.004 : Code added to allow profile views blocked by VB's CSRF protection.
v3.7.005 : CSRF Code changed.

v3.7.006 : Modified for Flashchat 5.
v3.7.007 : Removed 3.6 CMS file, Updated install code.
v3.7.008 : Fix bug in new install code - was using WIC option.
v3.7.009 : CMS file updated to check a users infraction groups.

[t-roz]

thnx for the integration

but my quistion is i tried it on my vb forum it worked on one style but the other style which is the main didn work it comes a blank page and it asked me to refresh it so whats the cause?

and my other quistion is the user names if they r in arabic they dont appear in arabic but when i type in arabic it appears arabic so how can i solve the arabic issue?

[Paul M]

I could not possibly guess at whats wrong with your styles.

I have no real idea how to solve your arabic issue - thats a Flashchat issue, I believe others may have changed a UTF8 setting within Flashchat.

[t-roz]

tnx bro

ok another quis

instead of opinning it in a frame how can i open it in a seprate page with a direct link for it?

[joeycano]

Excellent add-on thanks so much. I liked how easy it was to install with no issues. I do have one question:

- Am I able to add a a desktop skin mention on the FlashChat website?

I'm afraid that there may be a conflict if I add the add-0n option.

Joey Cano

[Paul M]

Sorry, I dont understand your question.

[joeycano]

If you go to the flashchat website at:

- http://www.tufat.com/s_flash_chat_chatroom.htm

You will see the following:

"NEW! Also check out the Ajax skin and Desktop skin for FlashChat (requires FlashChat installation first)."

If you follow the hyperlink you can view the demo.

[Paul M]

AFAIK, integration does not work with the ajax version.

[joeycano]

I understand that the "Desktop skin" will work? Right???

Also, I noticed that drop downs on the navbar go behind the chat screen when you click to pull them down. Specifically, on http://www.YourSite.com/forum/misc.p...ashchat&room=1

An example of a drop down is "Quick Links".

Thanks so much,

Joey Cano

[Paul M]

Originally Posted by joeycano

I understand that the "Desktop skin" will work? Right???

No idea. What is the "Desktop Skin".

Originally Posted by joeycano

Also, I noticed that drop downs on the navbar go behind the chat screen when you click to pull them down. Specifically, on http://www.YourSite.com/forum/misc.p...ashchat&room=1

Yep, there is no known fix for this.

[oldengine]

Originally Posted by hIBEES

I forgot to change this in the config file

'CMSsystem' => 'vbulletin37CMS',// default - default CMS, blank - stateless CMS

Me too.