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.

[hollosch]

is there a problem to integrate into 3.8.x ??? (e.g. vB 3.8.0 RC1)

thx

[Mosh]

Originally Posted by hollosch

is there a problem to integrate into 3.8.x ??? (e.g. vB 3.8.0 RC1)

thx

Try the instructions in this post - https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost....&postcount=417

[hollosch]

Originally Posted by Mosh

Try the instructions in this post - https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost....&postcount=417

I used this. Flashchat works, but is not integrated in the vB-Style after install this mod - where can be the mistake ?

[shlomot]

Thank you

Originally Posted by Mosh

NOTE: 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 joeycano

I noticed that drop downs on the navbar go behind the chat screen when you click to pull them down.

An example of a drop down is "Quick Links".

To fix this long standing issue you need to edit a Flashchat file.

Edit flashchat_inc.php (in the chat folder).

Find ;

so.write("flashchatcontent");

Add above it ;

so.addParam("wmode", "transparent");

The menus should no longer hide behind Flashchat.

[butler312]

"Flashchat can be displayed embedded inside a 'standard' vBulletin Page (i.e. not full screen)."

How do I do this?

Also, one other problem. None of the drop down links work (such as status, selecting theme in options, choosing a room). No drop down box appears or anything.

[Paul M]

1. By using the links provided by the mod.

2. I cannot help you with Flashchat issues, you need to get support from their forum.

[butler312]

Originally Posted by Paul M

1. By using the links provided by the mod.

That doesn't help me any. If I knew where these links where I wouldn't be asking

Originally Posted by Paul M

2. I cannot help you with Flashchat issues, you need to get support from their forum.

Understood.

[Paul M]

Read the main post, the information is all there.

[doctorsyrup]

Paul,

This mod is required for installing Mosh's FC5 Admin Panel Integration for VB3.8 but I get the following error when installing this.

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

I understand this mod is for 3.7 but how do I get it to work with 3.8.0 RC1 as required by Mosh to install his 3.8 Admin Panel Integration mod?

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=194784