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.

[Darkstarproject]

Originally Posted by 99SIVTEC

Any idea why all of my users get : Incorrect user name or password. Please try again.

when trying to log in. I can log in via my administrator account with no issues however. I did edit the permissions for the usergoups.

I had the same problem, to fix it, do this.

FTP to your chat folder, and browse to /forum/chat/inc/cmses
delete the file named vbulletin36CMS.php file
look into the original chat folder that you downloaded, and browse to /inc/cmses and upload the file named vbulletin37CMS.php to the /forum/chat/inc/cmses folder, and rename it to vbulletin36CMS.php

Run the installer once again and since it will find your sql tables, just continue, and run through the installer with your settings.

Now go to the admin section of FlashChat, click on Configuration, browse down to the option that shows which CMS to use, and make sure you pick vbulletin3.6

Now go to your Usergroups and make sure the usergroups you want to have access, are set accordinly.

Give the above steps a try and it should work.

[dillon]

Originally Posted by Paul M

Having the chat folder at the same level as the forum is not supported, and Im not sure it will work, even if you change that variable. The chat folder needs to be inside the forum folder.

I know that this worked with one of your older hacks, and an earlier version of FlashChat. I moved the "chat" directory inside the "forums" directory, and reinstalled everything. It is all working properly now.

Thank you for your time and patience.

[Paul M]

It may have worked for FC 4 in the past, but Im pretty sure it wont for FC 5. I think I'll just remove that variable at some point, as it should always be installed inside the forum folder.

[mangus580]

Does anyone have an answer for me?

[jammiedodger546]

Hi, probably a noobish Q. but how can this work with 3.8.0 Beta 2?

The following dependencies were not met:

1. This product is not compatible with version 3.8.0 Beta 2 of vBulletin. (Compatible starting with 3.7.0 / Incompatible with 3.7.99 and greater)

[shokmuzik.com]

is there any solution regarding this posting?

[Mosh]

Originally Posted by jammiedodger546

Hi, probably a noobish Q. but how can this work with 3.8.0 Beta 2?

NOTE : The instructions below are now obsolete, as Paul has released an official v3.8.x version of this hack, see top of first post for the link.

This is an unofficial answer - i.e. I am not Paul.

I am just answering this, as it is bound to come up more than once.

There are 2 ways (tested with FlashChat 5 only, NOT v4.7.x):

Method 1: (vBulletin v3.7.x currently installed)

Install this while your vBulletin is version 3.7.x, then upgrade vBulletin to v3.8.0 Beta x/Release Candidate x/Gold.

Method 2: (vBulletin v3.8.x currently installed)

Edit Flashchat-vb-integration.xml.

Find this line:

PHP Code:

        <dependency dependencytype="vbulletin" minversion="3.7.0" maxversion="3.7.99" /> 


Replace with this:

PHP Code:

        <dependency dependencytype="vbulletin" minversion="3.7.0" maxversion="3.8.99" /> 


Then import it when Paul's instructions say to do so.

Both of the above methods work for me, as I have tested both of them more than once.

[Paul M]

Originally Posted by shokmuzik.com

is there any solution regarding this posting?

There is not fix, Guests cannot use an integrated chat.

[jammiedodger546]

Paul - got this working on 3.8, I get this though when I click "profile" in FlashChat

Your submission could not be processed because a security token was missing.

If this occurred unexpectedly, please inform the administrator and describe the action you performed before you received this error.

[mmurtha]

Can someone tell me if this Mod and FlashChat is difficult to set up?

The Mod doesn't look that hard to install, but my main concern is with the FC software.

Also, does it run ok with VB 3.7.4?

Thanks ...