Chat Modifications - FlashChat Combo-Module v1.2 for vBadvanced

FLASHCHAT COMBO-MODULE FOR vBADVANCED
WITH CHAT ROOMS DISPLAYED!
Version-1.2
Tweaked by Yotsume

Last Updated: March, 2nd 2008
(Works on 3.7x and 3.6x)

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# FLASHCHAT COMBO-MODULE 1.1 Changelog #
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- Some minor code clean up.
- Added clear code labels to each section of the code. (for future developments)

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# FLASHCHAT COMBO-MODULE 1.2 Changelog #
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- Added instructions on how to include a link to FlashChat Admin in Quick Moderation block.
- Added new zip with a tweaked version of whochat.php which has be reported to address some issues when trying to install my mod on vBulletin 3.6x

Flashchat 5x: Not Compatible Yet
My mod currently does not work with Flashchat 5x. My mod uses Paul M's whochat.php. I have asked for his help in upgrading my mod to be compatible. My mod works with all versions of Flashchat 4x.

DESCRIPTION:
This is a module that contains a combination of code from several hacks all in one place to make a more complete FlashChat module for vbAdvanced. It works with the latest versions of FlashChat, vBulletin and vBadvanced. Also, optionally there are instructions for adding a module with link to your FlashChat Admin page in the zip file.

INSTALL TIME: (2-5 Minutes Max)
The install is very easy and takes 2-5 minutes max. Follow the simple instructions step by step to insure you input your information correctly.

REQUIREMENTS:
You must have: vBulletin, vBadvanced, and FlashChat installed.


FLASHCHAT COMBO-MODULE WILL DISPLAY: (see included screenshot)

1. Total number of how many people are in the chat.
2. List of usernames of the people in chat with links to their profiles.
3. The names of your chat rooms with a head count per room.
4. The names of the people in chat listed under each chat room.
5. A link to join the chat.
6. If no one is in the chat a customizable message is displayed.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Upload the whochat.php file into your modules directory.
2. Next, you must create a new template.
3. Go to: >Admin >Styles & Templates >Style Manager >Add New Template
4. Title of the new template needs to be: adv_portal_whochat
5. You must replace the url in the code below to point to your flashchat.php file.
6. Copy the below code into the template area:
7. Next, add a new PHP file module in your vBa CMPS with the following settings:

Title: Who's Chatting!
File to include: whochat.php
Identifier: whochat
Templates used: whochat

....8. Tweak the module's permissions and click save. Your module should be active now!

<!-- flashchat userlist -->
<tr><td class="thead"><span class="smallfont">Members In Chat: $totalchatters</span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="$bgclass"><span class="smallfont">$chatters</span></td></tr>
<!-- end flashchat userlist -->

<!-- flashchat rooms and users -->
<tbody><tr>
<td class="alt2" colspan="2">
<iframe frameborder="0" height="180" src="http://www.your_domain_here.com/chat/info_embedded.php" style="width: 100%; margin: 0; padding: 0; border: 0; overflow: hidden;" scrolling="no" border="0" allowtransparency="true"></iframe></td></tr>
</tbody>
<!-- end flashchat rooms and users -->

<!-- chat link -->
<tr><td class="alt2">
<span class="smallfont"> <a href="http://www.your_domain_here.com/chat/flashchat.php" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" linkindex="51" set="yes"><u>Join the Chat!</u></a></span></td></tr>
<!-- end chat link -->

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT NOTE:
You can adjust the height of the block by changing the value of: height="180" in the above code. Be aware that vbAdvanced blocks are fixed dimensions. So if you have many room names or many users in chat the text will run out the bottom of the block and not be visible. This is why I have the height set at "180" as a default. Adjust this value to fit the needs of your site.

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# Future Plans #
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- For version 2.0 of this module I plan to implement some kind of chat invitation system that will immediately notify other chosen members that you wish for them to enter the chat. A invitation window of some kind will appear containing the chat link. It would be nice if a sound would play to help alert them as well.
- In version 1x the module does not collapse fully. Rather just the members list collapses which is either a code mistake or a cool feature depending on your perspective. If you have many users in the chat having just the members list collapse might be a cool feature to leave in.
- I plan to combine into this module a link to the FlashChat Admin page and eliminate the need for a second module for that link. It needs to be coded so that only Admins can see that link.

FlashChat Admin Link in Quick Moderation Block
Here is a simple way to include a link to FlashChats Admin page inside the Quick Moderation block. I decided to put a link to the chat admin there because I have that block set so only Admins can see it. So it helps to keep the link to the chat admin secure.

Instructions:
How to add FlashChat Admin Link to Quick Moderation Block:

1. Go to >admincp >Styles & Templates >Edit Templates
2. Click on vBadvanced CMPS Templates >adv_portal_moderation
3. Find the last instance of: </td> </tr> and before it add the below link code: <a href="/forum/chat/admin/index.php" TARGET=_BLANK>Chat Admin</a></td>
4. Be sure to replace the correct path to your chat's index.php in the above link.
5. Save the template and your done!
6. See attached screenshot of the Quick Moderation block with chat admin link.

[yotsume]

So you deactivate my mod and the link works again? Then you reactivate and the link no longer works? It is strange that there would be a navbar link conflict at all. I do not have PhotoPlog Pro so I can not test to see what is going on for you. I would also post your problem over with the Photoplog people and ask them as well. If you get an answer please post it here.

For me to help at all I would need a link to your site. Another question for you, is your PhotoPlog navbar link hard coded with your complete url or not? Please give me a link to your site. This might be very easy to fix...

Originally Posted by redg8r

Hi,

Nice plugin, but wanted to note that there is a conflict when using this CMPS module along with PhotoPlog Pro.

For some reason when the "Whos Chatting" module is activated on a CMPS page, it creates an error when clicking the navbar link to the photoplog gallery.

This may or may not be an issue with photoplog itself.

The error in the photoplog gallery references to trying to load "whochat.php" which seems to be the one file unsupported here.

Works great otherwise, thanks for that, unfortunately have to uninstall.

[Poppet]

*Installed* It works like a charm too. Great mod.

[yotsume]

Originally Posted by Poppet

*Installed* It works like a charm too. Great mod.

Hope you like it's features. I am going to work on a new version soon to add a few more features. However, I don't want to make this into something complicated. What's the saying... "If it isn't broke, don't fix it!"

Adding sound for when people sign in and out of the chat room might come soon as well as a chat invite system. The sound feature I keep pushing to the side because you would only hear the sound on the page where you have this mod active.

Anyway, happy chatting to you!

[htscpl]

Great mod just what I was looking for, Thanks !

[SSJB_7]

this mod i wanted a lot but it's not working for me!

[tldagent]

Love this module but cannot seem to get it to work. I install it as instructed and when I go to the portal home page where the module is enabled I get this error:

Warning: require_once(./forum/chat/inc/config.php) [function.require-once]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory in [path]/modules/whochat.php on line 10

Fatal error: require_once() [function.require]: Failed opening required './forum/chat/inc/config.php' (include_path='.:/usr/lib/php:/usr/local/lib/php') in /home/username/public_html/forum/modules/whochat.php on line 10

Tried to adjust permissions on whochat.php and that didn't fix it either. Thank you!

[yotsume]

Originally Posted by tldagent

Love this module but cannot seem to get it to work. I install it as instructed and when I go to the portal home page where the module is enabled I get this error:

Warning: require_once(./forum/chat/inc/config.php) [function.require-once]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory in [path]/modules/whochat.php on line 10

Fatal error: require_once() [function.require]: Failed opening required './forum/chat/inc/config.php' (include_path='.:/usr/lib/php:/usr/local/lib/php') in /home/username/public_html/forum/modules/whochat.php on line 10

Tried to adjust permissions on whochat.php and that didn't fix it either. Thank you!

I will help you out directly. The first thing that comes to mind is that in the directions had had to make a new template. You must use full urls that begin with http:// for your edits. Did you use this style of url?

If that is your problem then its an easy fix. If that is not the problem please PM me so we can chat live with some instant messaging to get you hooked up correctly.

[jlew24asu]

very nice thanks !

[tldagent]

Originally Posted by yotsume

I will help you out directly. The first thing that comes to mind is that in the directions had had to make a new template. You must use full urls that begin with http:// for your edits. Did you use this style of url?

If that is your problem then its an easy fix. If that is not the problem please PM me so we can chat live with some instant messaging to get you hooked up correctly.

URLS are correct. I have Flashchat version 5 and vbulletin 3.7.+. I'll PM you!

[yotsume]

Originally Posted by tldagent

URLS are correct. I have Flashchat version 5 and vbulletin 3.7.+. I'll PM you!

According to your PMyour using a pre-3.6x version of the whochat.php which I just noticed.

Please try my mod again with this newer version that was updated for 3.6x with some new settings.

Here are some of the new code settings you must input correctly:

// ## Altered version for 3.6x FlashChat Combo-Mod September, 2007
// ## Paul M - Flashchat - Who is in the chat v3.05 ## //

// ## Hack parameters ## //
$showbots = true; // Change to false if you don't want Bots to show online //

$fcfolder = 'chat'; // The folder name where your flashchat installation is located //
$GLOBALS['fc_config_stop'] = true;

$root = '/home/www/your_root_dir/';  //Change it to the Path of your root directoryr

require_once( $root . $fcfolder . "/inc/config.php"); 
require_once( $root . $fcfolder . "/inc/config.srv.php");

Again, the version of whochat.php that your using is for vb3.5x Please update your whochat.php with the one attached and report back here please. This new version works with vb3.7x as well.