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]

All the files you need are there, so I don't really know what you mean by that.

[alexstein]

Hi,

Ive installed flashchat onto my forum which is running VB 3.6.4.

I have a small issue here which hopefully someone can help me out on?

I am able to log into the chat system using my admin logon (is part of the admin group) but i cannot see anywhere to set permissions for my other usergroups to gain access to the chat system. I dont know if i am missing something here but its been driving me nuts for the last 12 hours.

At the moment i have some custom usergroups being used aswell as normal usergroups however within the usergroup manager there is nothing that tells me where to say that the usergroup can log into flashchat. When i try and log in with an account in one of the other usergroups nothing happens.

Anything ive missed???

Thanks,
Alex

[Paul M]

Have you actually installed this mod, you haven't marked it as so.

[alexstein]

my bad.....id forgotten to do that.

im just installing it onto a test forum i have at the moment before putting the changes in place on the live forum.

our site is www.meganesport.net/community with the test forum being www.meganesport.net/test/test

any help that can be given would be appreciated.

[alexstein]

never mind i figured it out.

[chelssi]

Hello,

I'm reading the instructions to install it but I don't know how can I do it, in the first point says:

Step 1. (if not already done)

Install Flashchat, ticking the option to integrate with a CMS (on the first page where file permissions are checked) How I install it?

On the CMS page choose the vBulletin 3.6 option. What is CMS page

* remember to remove install.php & the install_files folder when you have done *

[Moncha]

Originally Posted by chelssi

Hello,

I'm reading the instructions to install it but I don't know how can I do it, in the first point says:

Step 1. (if not already done)

Install Flashchat, ticking the option to integrate with a CMS (on the first page where file permissions are checked) How I install it?

On the CMS page choose the vBulletin 3.6 option. What is CMS page

* remember to remove install.php & the install_files folder when you have done *

Question 1, read the FlashChat instructions. that will explain how to install.

Question 2, read the flash chat instructions, there will be a link to the "how to integrate" on the tufat website.

*Make sure to remove the install.php and "install_files folder* <-- must to for securty reasons. Of course, after you have finished installing FlashChat.

[BBI-Ross]

Great mod, cheers. One question though, I have got it all installed but when I hover over quick links and search in the navbar, they go behind the chat room. Any ideas on how to fix this?

Cheers

[Paul M]

Nope, no one has come up with a way to stop that happening.

[BBI-Ross]

Thats cool, cheers.

What would I need to change in the product file to make the "quick links" link open _blank (I tried a few ideas and it just caused an error) because if I could change it to that, it would get rid of a need for a nav bar in that window

Cheers