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.

[Paul M]

Thanks for taking the time to post the information. :up:

[Orcun]

Hi Paul,

Is there a way to customize this hack to appear between navbar and forum listing and in a height of vBShout box ?

After my host told me to remove Shoutbox and users wanted to chat, I had problems with chat. And this would be great if we can do it.

What I think is a theme exchange. I will put a link on Navbar says "Enable Chat" and when people do it, they will automatically switch to Chat enabled child theme. And a vice versa link in chat enabled theme to disable chat display.

Or a better way you think to code.

Thanks

[Orcun]

<table class='tborder' cellpadding='$stylevar[cellpadding]' cellspacing='$stylevar[cellspacing]' border='0' width='100%' height='30%' align='center'>
	<!-- body -->
	<tr align='center'>
	<td class='alt1'>
	<iframe width='100%' height='$vboptions[fcheight]' src='chat/flashchat.php'></iframe>
	</td>
	<!-- end body -->
	</tr>
	<tr align='center'>
	<td class='thead'><div class="smallfont">Flashchat Integration by Paul Marsden </div></td>
	</tr>
</table>

Putting this code at the end of Navbar just works

[Strafe]

Looks like this integration works smoothly.

Just a question though. Is there any way for the forum skin to be integrated to FlashChat's interface so that it will actually look like part of the site?

[betterman]

Hi Paul. I am running the latest flashchat with your plugin. Thanks!!!

I recently switched to PHP socket server. Now, it seems that users have to log on again when entering the chat. Is this normal?

[Paul M]

Yes, that's normal.

Automatic login is not supported in Socket Server mode.

[jugbugs]

I am not sure what the bold part means in the installation file...

Step 1.

Install Flashchat, tick the option to integrate with a CMS (on the first page where file permissions are checked)

On the CMS page choose the vBulletin 3.6 option.

* remember to remove install.php & the install_files folder when you have done *

Does this Mod require the use of another Mod?

If so which one?

Oh and what does CMS mean? :/

[Paul M]

Originally Posted by jugbugs

I am not sure what the bold part means in the installation file...

Does this Mod require the use of another Mod?

If so which one?

Oh and what does CMS mean? :/

This mod is Flashchat Integration for vB 3.6 - therefore it requires Flashchat.

CMS is Content Management System - a generic term which in this case means vbulletin.

[CBrown]

Here's an odd one. I just upgraded my flashchat, and the newer integration file. Now all of a sudden I have members that can no longer log in, but others that can.

I've done everything from scratch to cover my butt... I delete the flashchat db tables, and installed from scratch. 4.7.6 I believe is the newest version now. I have this integration module uploaded....

Here's the skinny. The users that can NOT log in under their username. If I give them a new username, and password.. somy dummy account to try. They can get in.

I'm stumped.

Sounds like a cookie issue to me, but then I try to delete the cookies.... nothing new happens.

Anyone have any idea? I'm stuck, and don't know where to go.
I would also like to know where to delete the flash preferences that store the information like what color my background should be, etc... but I haven't a clue.

Thanks in advance!

CB

[Paul M]

Do you have the vb CMS file specified in flashchat's config.php file.