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.

[Skierpetros]

I buy tha flashchat FlashChat_v508 all me members can login normal as they say but i can't login to the flashchat i enter with my pass and nick and i see a blue screen not flashchat

if you want login details tell me to send them via pm...

[richards112]

I was just wondering, those who have FlashChat .
Does anybody know if there is a way to somehow allow users with X amount of posts to enter the chat?

For example someone needs 5 posts to enter chat.

Any ideas?

Thanks.

[Paul M]

You would have to use multiple usergroups and vb promotions based on post count.

[ATVTorture]

Pardon my ignorance but what is the "fix".

Thanks!
Buster

Originally Posted by Paul M

The "fix" in this mod still seems to work fine.

[richards112]

Ok right...

Could you please give me a more detailed answer

Like how will i make the promotions system work with your FlashChat addon?

[logicuk]

Originally Posted by Skierpetros

I buy tha flashchat FlashChat_v508 all me members can login normal as they say but i can't login to the flashchat i enter with my pass and nick and i see a blue screen not flashchat

if you want login details tell me to send them via pm...

I get the same error

[Paul M]

Originally Posted by ATVTorture

Pardon my ignorance but what is the "fix".

Thanks!
Buster

The fix is to install this modification.

Originally Posted by richards112

Ok right...

Could you please give me a more detailed answer

Like how will i make the promotions system work with your FlashChat addon?

Sorry, I cant, that is beyond the level of support I can provide with this mod.

[Chunky Monkey]

When my users login to flashchat they are all just hung in chat - full room but nobody can see anyone else. Also, there is a user with no username in there. Has anyone experienced anything similar after installing flashchat for vb 3.7.3 and this mod?

[LCN2007]

Can Someone please help me. ( Paul )
I know this isn't a support thread for flash chat bit you all seem to have it installed and working.

Vbulletin 3.7.2
Fresh Install 5.0.8

I cant get this thing installed correctly i have tried everything for like a week.
I cant progress past step 2 without these errors:

When i use default 5.0.8 flach chat (tufat) cms files:

Fatal error: Call to a member function next() on a non-object in /home/locavur7/public_html/forum/chat/inc/cmses/vbulletin37CMS.php on line 33

When i use pauls cms files.

Fatal error: Call to a member function next() on a non-object in /home/locavur7/public_html/forum/chat/inc/cmses/vbulletin37CMS.php on line 44

Any help would be appreciated.

[DeanoUK]

Have all sorts of problems.

One - I login and my nick is _int_
Two - the admin pages (another plugin) just show

This tool is designed to give FlashChat administrators multiple ways to view the chat logs, reset the chat logs, and add/edit/remove rooms.

and the don't allow you to anything
Three - The "who's in flashchat now" (another plugin) doesn't show my nick, and show's the wrong nick for other people logged in.