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.

[Paul M]

Originally Posted by Pehchaan

Will this mod work with FlashChat v4.8.x versions?

As it says

* This integration is for Flashchat versions 4.7.x and above.

Originally Posted by Finster

I don't know if the problem is with the integration or the flashchat, but it prevents me from being able to backup the DB within the vb admin cp.

I can't really imagine it being either, but you would need to be more specific - prevents you how exactly ?

[skepticality]

So,

I installed the flashchat, made sure it all worked. THEN as it said in the directions I went through the process to integrate it to my vBulletin. I DID install it with the option clicked for my version of vBulletin...

When I did all the steps in the file for integrating the two... now when I go to my

"chat/flashchat.php"

location to get to the flashchat... it comes up completely blank. No errors, no anything...

Any ideas?

Thanks!

[yoyoyoyo]

v3.55 : Minor changes to install code only.

So, I assume if it is installed and working fine there is no need to update. Thanks for all of your hard work on this (and all of the other mods you have created).

[Paul M]

Which steps did you do ? Check any file edits carefully.

[Paul M]

Originally Posted by yoyoyoyo

So, I assume if it is installed and working fine there is no need to update. Thanks for all of your hard work on this (and all of the other mods you have created).

That's correct, if you have 3.54 installed, there is no need to update.

If you have an older version, you only need to upgrade if you want the previous changes.

[skepticality]

Ok,

I un-installed, and went through it again tried to double check everything...

Didn't work again... so I un-installed again just to make double sure...

Re-installed and at least there is SOME progress... now instead of a blank white browser screen, I get a soothing blue blank screen. Maybe you can see it:

http://www.skepticality.com/vboard/chat/flashchat.php

Obviously I am doing something wrong, but after about 3 tries I am not seeing where my error might be...

D.

Originally Posted by Paul M

Which steps did you do ? Check any file edits carefully.

[Paul M]

No idea, there are too many ways to break integration to just guess, as the main post says ;

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.

[NeitherSparky]

Originally Posted by Finster

I don't know if the problem is with the integration or the flashchat, but it prevents me from being able to backup the DB within the vb admin cp.

I have Flashchat and this mod installed and I backup my database from the vb admin cp every other week or so without a problem...I don't know much about this stuff and its been a while since I installed vb, and FC, and I can't remember if FC even uses an SQL database like vb does.

[skepticality]

Darn,

Ok, I am going to attempt to do another complete un-install and clean. Then just go from the very beginning once again!

D.

Originally Posted by Paul M

No idea, there are too many ways to break integration to just guess, as the main post says ;

[skepticality]

What is the 'real' best way to uninstall this whole thing so I can go back from complete scratch?

I have un-installed the hook between FlashChat and vBulletin, but what is the best way to un-install FlashChat?