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.

[Saviour]

Can someone please explain to me the following:

1. No Chat Access
2. Banned From Chat

I know what they mean, but their placement within the user group permissions confuses me.

If #1 above, is set to No, then this user group can see the chat? Is this correct? This is what confuses me...I'm not quite sure of how to set this...I only want registered users to be able to see the chat and login...so, maybe I need a little deeper explanation of these two settings, so as not to screw up anyone's permission to use the chat.

I know that my question may sound a little stupid...but I just want to make sure I'm clear on what these two settings do within this modification.

Thanks in advance.

[MetalMilitia]

<a href="http://forums.armageddononline.org/" target="_blank">http://forums.armageddononline.org/</a>

Can anyone tell me how to fix this sql error?

I uninstalled flashchat and cannot get the boards working again....

[Paul M]

Originally Posted by Saviour

Can someone please explain to me the following:

1. No Chat Access
2. Banned From Chat

I know what they mean, but their placement within the user group permissions confuses me.

If #1 above, is set to No, then this user group can see the chat? Is this correct? This is what confuses me...I'm not quite sure of how to set this...I only want registered users to be able to see the chat and login...so, maybe I need a little deeper explanation of these two settings, so as not to screw up anyone's permission to use the chat.

What do you mean by "see the chat" ?

[thunderclap82]

How can I move the FlashChat navbar item to be listed under Community instead? (I know this is for v3.8 of vB but I thought you might be able to recommend the setting.)

[Paul M]

You can't without editing the code. If 3.8 continues to use the community links (as seems likely) I will look at moving it to there in the 3.8 release (dunno if their is a template hook atm, not looked).

[Treasure Quest]

Hi Paul,
After my server move I received some kind of error trying to access chat. I then downloaded chat 5.0.10. I'm running VB 3.8
When I try to install chat I get : Fatal error: Call to a member function next() on a non-object in /home/treasure/public_html/community/chat/inc/cmses/vbulletin37CMS.php on line 37

I did make your reccommended edits and uploaded the CMS files you added at the flashchat forum but I can't seem to get past the above error on the install.
I've searched for answers so if there is a solution I've missed it.

[Paul M]

There is no answer because try as I might, I am unable to replicate that error. I cannot investigate something if I cannot reproduce it.

[Saviour]

Treasure Quest...

I believe the problem you are experiencing is being caused by you using FlashChat version 5.0.10. That version is not the latest stable release. Try using 4.7.12. That's the latest stable release before version 5.

[C138 Kaysone]

this never happened to me before but when i go to my username and try to click on profile, it says i have a security token missing...

[MOF]

THANK YOU for this awesome mod! It has made my life SOOOO much easier!