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.

[jammiedodger546]

Originally Posted by mmurtha

Can someone tell me if this Mod and FlashChat is difficult to set up?

The Mod doesn't look that hard to install, but my main concern is with the FC software.

Also, does it run ok with VB 3.7.4?

Thanks ...

FC and this mod are easy to install! FlashChat has a built in installer which installs it for you. you just tick a box at the start, and choose vBulletin 3.7 and it will find your mySQL database automatically! Easy!

My test board is on 3.7.4 and it works fine

[mmurtha]

Originally Posted by jammiedodger546

FC and this mod are easy to install! FlashChat has a built in installer which installs it for you. you just tick a box at the start, and choose vBulletin 3.7 and it will find your mySQL database automatically! Easy!

My test board is on 3.7.4 and it works fine

Hey jammiedodger546,

Thanks for that! It sounds like it can't get much simpler.

Guess I'm on my way to get FC, and set things up.

[BillAlpha]

Originally Posted by Paul M

you must do it that way round, otherwise you will need to manually rebuild the bitfields in the acp

Oops... I started installing this then was interrupted - when I came back I imported the XML file before uploading the folder contents!

To fix this, how do I "manually rebuild the bitfields in the acp"?? Cheers :up:

[Paul M]

Re-importing the XML should do it I believe.

[Joey Link]

I had to uninstall FlashChat 4.7.12 today, much to the dismay of my users, because it was putting such a huge load on my server. I've looked at other solutions, but none of them compare. Can anyone who had this same problem comment on whether 5.0.8 has fixed or improved this problem? I know I'm not the only one who had to deal with this.

[Paul M]

Sorry, but this thread is for support of my integration, not Flashchat - please use their forums for such questions. Thanks.

[gamerfu]

The "Spy" mode, can guest or other non-forum users see the chatbox?

And "Spy" mode is invisible? can you disable "Spy" mode?

[mangus580]

Originally Posted by gamerfu

The "Spy" mode, can guest or other non-forum users see the chatbox?

And "Spy" mode is invisible? can you disable "Spy" mode?

Spy mode allows that user to login as a 'spy'. You will be able to see whats being said, but not type anything, and other users will not know you are there.

[KURTZ]

hi Paul i've a trouble with your CMS when i try to install the chat i've got this

Fatal error: Call to a member function next() on a non-object in /home/****/****/****t/public_html/***/chat/inc/cmses/vbulletin38CMS.php on line 44

so the installation skip the step 3 of the installation ... how i can fix this? thanks

(i've also posted into FC board)

[Twisted Shifter]

I am at a loss, I have two issues I would like to address but the first one is the most important.
Chat worked prior to integration. Now however not so good. When you log in, you can not see yourself as being in the room, however others can see you. Nothing that's typed shows in the chat box, but you can send private messages to each other and they work.

Once I get this resolved I will ask my other question.