Add-On Releases - Official AddonChat Product

vBulletin 3.7.x Official Integration & Authentication Extension

Product Info
Name: AddonChat Official Integration Product
Product ID: ac80_37
Version: 3.7.0
Author: AddonInteractive (http://www.addoninteractive.com/)
Last Modified: 15 May. 2008
Compatibility: vBulletin 3.7.x

Overview
This extension allows you to fully integrate a AddonChat Free, Professional, Professional PLUS or Enterprise Java? Chat Room with your vBulletin 3.7 forum system. This script provides basic integration for AddonChat Free and Professional customers. Remote authentication (the ability to secure access to your chat room using your vBulletin username/passwords) is available for Pro+/Enterprise customers, as well as a Who's Chatting feature.

Requirements

• vBulletin 3.7 or higher
• AddonChat Free, Professional PLUS, or Enterprise, or AddonChat Professional with the Remote (HTTP) Authentication System. You may register for a AddonChat account at www.addonchat.com. A Professional PLUS or Enterprise account is recommended to take advantage of advanced features.
• (optional, but recommended) PHP with allow_url_fopen directive enabled in your php.ini file or the PHP CURL extension. This is required to download the Who's Chatting list from AddonChat servers.

What's new?
This script is a completely revamped edition of our previous integration script. Installation no longer requires any template or code modifications. Additionally, there are no PHP files to edit when setting up your chat room. We have added an "AddonChat" menu item in the vBulletin AdminCP that allows you to setup and configure your chat room with ease. Most users will simply need to enter their account number and password (as used at addonchat.com) and your chat room settings will be retrieved automatically, with your remote authentication system updated automatically as well. We have also improved character code support through better UTF-8 conversion allowing non-English speakers to use a vBulletin+AddonChat without issue. Issues relating to the Who's Chatting system causing problems have also been addresses; a scheduled task has been added to automatically optimize and repair AddonChat related tables daily in addition to improvements to the re-written Who's Chatting system.

Features

• Seamless integration between your vBulletin forum and AddonChat
• After installation, setup and configure your chat room from the AddonChat menu in your vBulletin Admin Control Panel
• Popup and Embedded Chat room link options
• Automatic (ten minute interval) User's Chatting count updates
• Real-Time Who's Chatting list
• Display the amount of users within your chat room on your main navbar shown throughout your entire forum
• Remote authentication allows you to authenticate access into your chat room based on your vBulletin user database
• Automatic user login option
• Seamless integration with vBulletin Usergroup permissions (remote authentication)
• Remote functions system allows you to tie in vBulletin forum functions into the AddonChat user menu
• Uses the vBulletin XML product import architecture, making installation/uninstallation simple.
• No code or template modifications required
• Automated account lookup - just enter your account number and password, and your information will be automatically retrieved. (allow_url_fopen must be enabled in PHP)
• Multi-lingual (UTF-8) support

Installation
Installaion takes less than five minutes. Download the supplied ZIP file, and extract it on your personal computer. Open the readme.txt file for full installation instructions. No PHP code modifications or template modifications are required. This script makes use of the vBulletin XML Product system for a fast and painless installation.

Support
Support is provided by AddonInteractive for this script provided you have a Professional, Professional PLUS or Enterprise AddonChat account. Read the included instructions for details. Please let us know if you have any problems installing this extension.

[abrecher]

Originally Posted by TMH63

Server load and amount of users able to use the chat at once are my main two concerns. I have a relatively small forums right now, but growing at a descent rate so I want to accommodate future growth----today.

I'm currently running cyb chat and my bandwidth is being chewed up like MAD!! I have the refresh and timeout settings set so slow that I just can't stand it. I can't imagine what my members think. I need to do something else very soon.

That's exactly what my problems were, amongst others. The beauty is that the chat is really hosted remotely but totally looks as if it's hosted on your end.

[TMH63]

Ahh....at least I know there is someone else out there that has the same issues that I'm experiencing.

Thanks for the support group talk time. LOL!!

[Darkstarproject]

I like it, however I have a small problem, which is this shown below.

No matter what I do, I can't seem to get it to show the same color no matter what I do.

Any tips?

[Fungsten]

Originally Posted by Fungsten

I sent the email.

I still can't add additional chatrooms. Any reason why?

[dreamer81]

warning:
it does not work unless you buy addonchat.

it does not work with free edition of addonchat, as authentication can not be enabled on free addonchat accounts.

[Fungsten]

Originally Posted by dreamer81

warning:
it does not work unless you buy addonchat.

it does not work with free edition of addonchat, as authentication can not be enabled on free addonchat accounts.

The author said otherwise here:

Originally Posted by Fungsten

When I go to the control panel at your site it says that I have to upgrade. I thought we could set up individual chatrooms with this free Mod.

You absolutely can use the free chat room You don't have to upgrade, but upgrading does provide a great deal more functionality. eMail support@addonchat.com with your account number if you'd like a trial upgrade.

If you're having problems getting the free room to work, just eMail us and we'll be happy to help!

[dreamer81]

well it's a fact that it doesn't work with the free edition. But let me give it a shot!

[Fungsten]

Originally Posted by dreamer81

well it's a fact that it doesn't work with the free edition. But let me give it a shot!

Great. Tell me what happens. I don't mind buying the Add-on but he said otherwise.

Has anyone else gotten this to work with the free edition?

[Doug Nelson]

Using it, it works great and as advertised.

But my users have repeatedly asked for an easy "invite" feature, for when they notice a friend is currently on the board.

I myself would like some sort of chat scheduler with a countdown announcement that automatically displays (and disappears) on forumhome (ie: "Chat party begins in 3 hours 35 minutes")

[LanciaStratos]

Originally Posted by Doug Nelson

Using it, it works great and as advertised.

But my users have repeatedly asked for an easy "invite" feature, for when they notice a friend is currently on the board.

I myself would like some sort of chat scheduler with a countdown announcement that automatically displays (and disappears) on forumhome (ie: "Chat party begins in 3 hours 35 minutes")

It seems like the PM system (with pop-up notifications enabled) would be a great way for your users to invite each other to chat. Also, you could easily implement the countdown announcement with vBulletin's Notices feature and a countdown Javascript (you can find this all over the net).