Integration with vBulletin - Flashchat Integration for vB 3.5

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Flashchat integration with vBulletin 3.5

Note:
The latest versions of Flashchat include my integration as part of the standard Tufat supplied files - including the vBulletin 3.5 CMS file.


vB 3.5 integration allows ;

* Authorised members to be automatically logged in.
* All non authorised members are locked out (both are based on usergroup membership).
* If enabled, the users location is now displayed in WOL (use the plugin to avoid "Unknown Location").
* The CMS file no longer requires your vb licence code to be entered.
* Automatic login now works even if a member has not ticked "remember me".

Also ;

* 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 in 4.5.0) (allows for Staff Rooms).


More notes:

* This integration is for Flashchat versions 4.7.0 upwards, support for versions prior to this has been withdrawn.
* If you use non standard usergroups you will need to edit the CMS file to give them permission to enter the chat.

[high]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.[/high]

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 then look as soon as I have time.

Finally, I am not Tufat.com nor anything to do with the Flashchat product - if you have questions about Flashchat in general, their forums are here.


History:

2.53 - Support for customer role added.
2.54 - GetUser caching added.
2.55 - Lastactivity update added, caching altered to match main flashchat code.
2.56 - Support for 4.5.x photo feature added with choice of avatar or profile picture.
2.57 - Changes for local language translations. Session cookie cleared on logout.
2.58 - Security fix: Integrated login code altered to cut out the use of insecure userid cookie.
2.59 - GetUser caching re-enabled, Port fix added for pre 3.5 RC3 versions of config.php
2.60 - Added the ability to login direct to a room using ../chat/flashchat.php?username=_int_&room=n
2.61 - Changes to User and Role Caching.
2.62 - Minor fix to Get User for membergroupids.
2.63 - Security (anti-hacking) code added (as supplied by Darren).
2.64 - Usergroup settings moved to top of CMS file.
2.65 - Fixed error message when accessing chat admin area.
2.66 - Default role changed.
2.67 - Minor bug fix to Avatar detection, login code changes, tidy up.

[Paul M]

The chat folder.

[Paul M]

Originally Posted by ryozzo

have I installed your changes Paul but at the end when I load the chat I have this result, can you help me?

http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/6400/chat8iu.jpg

I can't help you from an image, I need a link to see it properly, and almost certainly ftp access to investigate what's wrong.

[funinthesun]

I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong but I followed the instructions very carefully. I can log into chat fine and everything seems to be working but I can't find it intergrated on my forum anywhere? I'm very new to all of this so I'm sorry if it sounds like a lame question.

[Tulsa]

In the hack for 3.07 there was an entry in the admincp that allowed you to control the rooms and the bots.

This appears to be what people are missing.

[Tulsa]

Also while this mod is working just fine for logging in and appears to apply the proper access value to each user when you click on their name, on the right and go to their profile it brings up the login screen like you're not logged into the board.

I do have my license set properly and I've done this logged in as an admin and a reg user.

[TimBrown]

Originally Posted by Tulsa

In the hack for 3.07 there was an entry in the admincp that allowed you to control the rooms and the bots.

This appears to be what people are missing.

That would be really helpful for 3.5!

I'm completely new to FlashChat but I was able to install it and everything without a problem..

I have one question however, how exactly do I replace the admin and moderator user groups and all the usergroups in the CMS file?

:squareeyed:

[Paul M]

Originally Posted by Tulsa

In the hack for 3.07 there was an entry in the admincp that allowed you to control the rooms and the bots.

This appears to be what people are missing.

Erm, no, there wasn't.

There was another hack somewhere (not by me) that added a link to flashchats admin into the vb ACP.

[Paul M]

Originally Posted by Tulsa

Also while this mod is working just fine for logging in and appears to apply the proper access value to each user when you click on their name, on the right and go to their profile it brings up the login screen like you're not logged into the board.

I do have my license set properly and I've done this logged in as an admin and a reg user.

I would say ;

1. You're not using cookies (i.e the remember me option)

2. You have removed the permission for guests to view profiles on your forum.

(if you are using cookies, you don't need to login to flashchat, it's automatic).

[Paul M]

Originally Posted by TimBrown

how exactly do I replace the admin and moderator user groups and all the usergroups in the CMS file?

Sorry, I don't follow, please explain.

[Tulsa]

Originally Posted by Paul M

Erm, no, there wasn't.

There was another hack somewhere (not by me) that added a link to flashchats admin into the vb ACP.

Right it was not by you but gave you credit.

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthrea...ight=flashchat