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.

[Strafe]

Hey Paul,

Im not really sure if this issue I'm experiencing is with Tufat or your script but heres the scenario:

I wanted to make it so that my members are able to idle inside chat and not get kicked off automatically. So I went ahead and edited config and assigned InactivityInterval to 24*60*60. I tried if it works and it seems to be working great for me (Admin). However, it seems like my members are still being kicked off from chat every 15 minutes or so of inactivity.

Is this something with regards to the usergroup settings of the integration?

[Paul M]

The integration does not affect flashchat timeouts, only permission to use the chat.

[aztecboi2003]

Does this allow users with no posts to still be able to enter chat? I'd like to set it up so they need a certain post count to be able to access the chat room.

[Paul M]

Nope, access is controlled by usergroup only.

[PyroChixRock]

Paul, I've posted a problem on tufat and was told I might have better luck finding you here. I really could use some help if you have an idea what's going on. thanks so much!!

http://forum.tufat.com/showthread.php?t=38089

[kiril_cvetkov]

cool

[Paul M]

Originally Posted by PyroChixRock

Paul, I've posted a problem on tufat and was told I might have better luck finding you here. I really could use some help if you have an idea what's going on. thanks so much!!

http://forum.tufat.com/showthread.php?t=38089

There are many reasons why that might happen - please refer to this message in the main post ;

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

[PyroChixRock]

Thank you, Paul. I've PMed you.

[Paul M]

You have a very unusual problem - basically related to how php is setup on your server. For some reason your php is not recognising the utf8_encode() function, which is pretty much a default function these days, I've never seen this before. I've had to comment out some lines in the CMS file to bypass it, you should be ok now. You might want to ask your host why they have such a bizarre set-up.

[Black Hole]

I recently upgraded to 3.6.7 PL1 and in an attempt to fix a couple of other issues, I reverted a couple of my templates. In doing so, I lost the CHAT and VBGarage links in the nav bar at the top of my forums.

I do still have a link to Chat in the Quick Links and at the very bottom of the index since I'm also running the "Members who are using flashchat" hack.

I am running 3.52 and I reloaded the XML with overwrite checked in an attempt to fix this without any luck.

Is this a simple fix?

Chat does work, but without the main hyperlink in the navbar, I don't think many members will use the feature as it's a lot harder to find.

Thanks,

Matt.

EDIT - Nevermind.....found the fix