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.

[dans562]

I guess what I should have asked is I am looking for a chat/video program for my members to use in a room enviroment..you know what I mean? Where everyone can turn on their camera's and the member can choose to look at one camera or more depending on how many the program allows them to look at. Any help please..YES I am more than willing to pay for this..even if it is branded..just want something for my members sites.....yes I am running a Linux server with SQL and PHP full support

Thanks In Advance For Any and All Help !
Dan

[ESADCG]

"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."

Does this mean that it will not work if installed to /chat? Or will it, if I edit the CMS file? If so, what edits to make?

[Paul M]

It's referring to the chat folder.

[ESADCG]

Ok. I have flashchat installed to webroot/chat while vb is installed to webroot. So will your mod work even though my flashchat is in webroot/chat? Because the quoted red text above makes me believe that you are saying flashchat must also be in webroot with my vb installation. I hate mixing files in with my vb files. . .

Sorry for the additional question but I just don't want to waste any time on this if it won't work in my case.

[Paul M]

The chat folder must be in the same location as the vb includes folder. This is a requirement for Flashchat/vBulletin integration, irrespective of whether you install this modification.

[ESADCG]

Gotcha. I should be good then. Thanks much! I'll use the mod as it seems a lot nicer than the default integration.

[mikeinjersey]

ok, I just purchased flashchat for $5. I see there is the "chat" folder and "src" folder.. im guessing I have to place them in the same forum root when I have the vbulletin files.

But is there any configuring I need to do with those files before I download this intergration mod? im a little confused and want to make sure I do everything right.

btw, I downloaded the beta version.. (4.83) hopefully this mod will support it.

thx in advance

[Paul M]

You don't need the src folder - it's just the flashchat source code.

[ESADCG]

Ok it is working great accept for one thing. I can log into the chat fine with my old link I manually added to the nav bar to open in a new window. But when I click the link in the Quick Links menu, I get prompted to enter my user/pass with the message that I am already in the chat.

What gives?

[Paul M]

I would guess you didn't log out.