Chat Modifications - vBulletin Chat Mod (123 Flash Chat)- Users Integrated, Free Hosted!

Module Name: 123 Flash Chat Module

Author: TOPCMM Software Corp.

Module Description: A live chat room based on Flash and Java can be added to vBulletin as an add-on, multiple skins and user integrated. Once the module is installed successfully, a free hosted chat room will be automatically generated for your vBulletin, and the room name will be your domain name.

Module Version: Vb2.x, Vb3.x,Vb4.x, Vb5.x

Installation Level: Immediately

Installation Time: ~5 Minutes

Features:

• Trouble-Free
• Users integrated: User database of your vBulletin can be fully integrated to Chat
• Single sign-on: No separate login is required.
  
  Full Control
• Mutiple skins: Nine skins are available to fit in your forum.
• Various chat clients: A standard Flash client has full features, a small and neat HTML/Ajax client is light and flexible in size and therefore can be used as a shoutbox, etc.
• Customize size and interface language to match your site.
• Admin Panel: Two control panels are available: you can define how to add the chat to vBulletin, the open mode, the server mode, etc. in the vBulletin ACP, and paid user can customize the chat room in the chat admin panel.
• Display chat data: chat room list, online users, chat user names, etc. can be displayed or not.
  
  Why Wait?
• Social connect features: social sign-on, linking, sharing, Facebook chat, tweet chat and follow a Twitter user.
• Luxurious chat features: Lobby and private chat, Avatar, smilies, flash emotions, post-notifier, etc.
• Free hosted chat available.
• Optional video chat for paid users.
• Professional support staff for paid chat hosting user or license buyer.

What's New?


Coming next: 123 Flash Chat will enable user transfer in the next version.

HTML5 chat client has been published for the chat which significantly improves the loading speed and it works for multiple devices as mobile, tablet and pc users; PPM/PPV feature is enabled with which the chat master can start his online business by selling videos

Mobile version is available now as an application; It is a great leap for the chat it works perfectly with iPhone, iPad and Android devices




More user groups are brought to the chat too including VIP, premium, plus and regular members; Users can earn credit to be upgraded to the next degree

The chat newly introduces social connect feature, which means your chat users can connect with their Facebook or Twitter account, and update status on social networks with their chat activities!
123 Flash Chat 10.0 vertion has released, we can see a lot of new features.



1 Brand-New UI
The outlook of 123 Flash Chat 10.0 has been significantly updated with totally 16 skins now.

2 Add hand-raising function
a. Regular users can apply to queue for broadcasting video once it is enabled
b. Admins can approve/disapprove users? request to broadcast video with hand-raising mode

3 Media Player is enabled
a Mp3/mp4/ogg/webm,etc. are supported
b Youtube is supported
c Pause/Play function is realized
d Volume control is realized
e Media player can be minimized, maximized and in full screen
f Repeating/previous/next is realized for the playlist
g Auto resizing is realized, media player will be minimized when height is dwindled to a set value

4 Pure HTML5 Client
123 Flash Chat 10.0 has made further progress for HTML5 client to keep abreast with the flash client by enabling the media player, youtube message, silent mute function and moderated chat module, and it has been bracing to witness the HTML5 client has gradually matured with more and more intriguing features.



vBulletin Chat Demo: http://vbulletin.123flashchat.com/

vBulletin Integration Introduction
Basically the module can integrate the chat and vBulletin seamlessly.

So what the module can add to vBulletin? It adds a chat button which links to a fabulous chat room, with multiple skins and multilingual support, written in flash or HTML/Ajax, and a visual setting panel, etc. Recent changes: the backend management is enhanced.

1. Chat Button
Firstly a chat button will be added to the top menu of vBulletin as the chat room entrance.


2. Auto-login

After installing the module, the vBulletin user database will be automatically immigrated to the chat room and auto-login will be enabled.

Therefore vBulletin users may click the "Chat"button or directly choose a chat room to enter, without being asked to login again.

3. Custom Settings in vBulletin ACP

Enter vBulletin ACP and you will find "123FLASHCHAT" tab in the left menu, click it to enter the setting panel of the module:


3.1 Server Mode and Integration URL

Here you may define the chat server mode (self hosted, TOPCMM paid hosting or TOPCMM free hosting), and get integration URL (if the first two server modes mentioned above).

3.2 Chat Status
The following data of the chat room can display on vBulletin index page to attract more users to join chatting.

Total rooms, total connections, online users
Chat room list
Online user list
The 3 types of data can be individually disabled to display if you need.


3.3 Various chat clients and different open modes

Three chat clients: flash client (standard, with full features), HTML/Ajax chat client (simple and neat) and avatar chat client (with walking cartoon figures).

Two open modes: embedded or popup.

3.4 Change size, language and skin
You can change chat window size, language and a proper skin to match your vBulletin.

Nine skins options are available:



4. Chat Admin Panel
Except the vBulletin ACP, the chat admin panel is also imported here for your convenience. Please be aware that the admin account here might be different to that of the vBulletin ACP.

Server Modes of 123 Flash Chat
1) Free Trial Edition of 123 Flash Chat

Advantages: It's free but has full functions, even the optional modules including audio and video chat.

Limit: Only 10 concurrent users may use the room and you need to host it by yourself, which means a dedicated server with SSH access is required.

2) Commercial Server Software or Hosting Service
Advantages: No advertisements, full support service, multiple client choices, etc.

3) Free Hosting of 123 Flash Chat
Advantages: It's hosted by TOPCMM 123 Flash Chat team, free of charge, no limit to the concurrent user number and provides the basic chat functions.

Limit: Some management functions are missing.

[onehost]

and the coder has not made a post since aug...

maybe move to graveyard...?

[baker21]

I am looking to install a video chat 1 to 1 live webcam / webconference with 1 live video and users logging on to participate..

Is there a software out there that Can handle that and also be incorporated into VBulletin 4.08..

This Flash Chat 123 looks like it will do the trick, but I am worried from the comments..

I have a dedicated Server and I have full root access to my server..

I want my users to be able to talk to each other thru live video 1-1 webcams, and be able tos ession and set that up thru the chat room..

So is this the program Iw ant to go witha nd if not, what do Iw ant to look at getting...

I will pay for a license if its worth it and a known and well tested solution..

I dont wnat to ahve issues.. Sow ahts the bEST software out there for live video chat for VB 4 integration?

[topcmm]

Originally Posted by biocyberman

The flash version was to much for user to load, and the html version was lack of functionality.

Well, 123FlashChat flash client has luxurious features and dazzling look, so it takes a while to load the skin, this is partially true but it only takes once, then it will be stored in cache and loads very fast ever since!
By the way, 123FlashChat 8.x loading speed has tremendously faster than before, you're strongly recommended to come back to upgrade.

Alternatively, 123FlashChat has a lite chat client, which is extremely fast in loading.

[topcmm]

Originally Posted by zxleo

this connect with others servers .. right ?

well i suposse this just connect via your DB ..

but is a good option !

Well 123FlashChat connects to its own Java server,
but it can integrate others user database, means that if you already have a vbulletin, then all your vbulletin users can enter the chat seamlessly, single sign-on, after the integration is done.
thank you!

[topcmm]

Originally Posted by hqarrse

Out of interest I just had my chatroom hacked. I then (stable door, horse etc) looked up exploits and found this:

http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/14658/

Given that it took me to point out the gaping hole in their forum integration security, and the severity of these exploits if true, I have lost confidence in 123FC and will be switching to a different system. A bloody shame after so much work and my users like it, but weak security is simply not acceptable.

Dear hqarrse, I'm sorry to hear that you've switching to another system. Actually the security problem has been fixed long time ago in version 7.8 and 8.x, please request the updated files by writing to support@123flashchat.com if you are still interested.
Thank you!

[topcmm]

Originally Posted by hqarrse

Out of interest I just had my chatroom hacked. I then (stable door, horse etc) looked up exploits and found this:

http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/14658/

Given that it took me to point out the gaping hole in their forum integration security, and the severity of these exploits if true, I have lost confidence in 123FC and will be switching to a different system. A bloody shame after so much work and my users like it, but weak security is simply not acceptable.

Well hqarrse,
if you're using free hosted chat bound with vbulletin module of 123flashchat, you don't have to worry about the security problem because we host the java server and already fixed the problem at our end;
if you're using a paid license or hosting chat, you may write to us to request the updated server file to fix it instantly.
So in either case it's not a problem any more, please stay with us!

[hqarrse]

I wasn't. I was using two paid licenses to run my own chat servers. I have since switched to cometchat (great for small forums) and parachat (java applet which is a pain) but I feel much more confident even though I preferred your chat client.

When I requested an upgrade (the license.dat etc) for my 7.7 server I was refused and told that my license would only work with 7.7 even though less than a year old.

When I posted about the security flaw in the VB integration in the 123FC forum, the post was deleted and the problem not addressed.

You got my money twice - not again!

My recommendation to others is to stay well clear of 123FC.

[x2minded]

nice Chat Room Thanks For Sharing

[topcmm]

Originally Posted by hqarrse

When I requested an upgrade (the license.dat etc) for my 7.7 server I was refused and told that my license would only work with 7.7 even though less than a year old.

.

Sorry! Sorry! Sorry!
I should have let my colleague know that you're VIP and shall get upgrade package freely!
(Because 8.0 is totally rewritten by Flex and a brand new product, we charge upgrade fee for regular users.)
Please PM me your billing email address so that we can send you the upgrade, or, let me know your ticket ID, or you may attach your vbulletin username "hqarrse" when communicating with us.
You're a friend we hate to lose, we can offer one more year free upgrade if you need.

[Bounce]

Least ++++ turpin wore a mask!!