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.

[DieselTruck]

what is the CMS it is talking about?

[Paul M]

Originally Posted by oldengine

Direct room login: I just had a strange anomaly reported to me...

You would need to ask at Tufat about that.

Originally Posted by DieselTruck

what is the CMS it is talking about?

When Flashchat refers to a CMS it means the software its being integrated with (like vbulletin).

[DieselTruck]

Originally Posted by Paul M

You would need to ask at Tufat about that.


When Flashchat refers to a CMS it means the software its being integrated with (like vbulletin).

I see what you mean. It says this:


"Install Flashchat, ticking the option to integrate with a CMS (on the first page where file permissions are checked)

On the CMS page choose the vBulletin 3.6 option. "

I don't see where to do this. I managed products and plugin's under the Admincp and installed that way.

[Paul M]

Those are the instructions for installing Flashchat, not this mod.

"Install Flashchat, ticking the option to integrate with a CMS (on the first page where file permissions are checked)"

[Cyborg86]

Hi,
I've done everything as specified. when I try to enter flashchat from the quick links i get this error

"vBulletin 3.6.x : Integration Error 02 : Unable to load the vbulletin config file."

My CMS system is 'vbulletin36CMS', any solution ?

[Cyborg86]

i found the problem. it was my mistake as the config file of my vbulletin has different name, and I forgot to change it again when i uploaded vbulletin36CMS.php.

Thanks for this great mod,

[belindaj]

Originally Posted by sas forum

I got a "Invalid File Specified" when I have tried to upload the xml file via the cp. Any ideas?

I'm having the same problem and I know it must be something stupid. Did you find the answer (since I don't see it posted here?)

UGH - I KNEW it was something dumb. I was trying to import the file that was in the xml directory - not the one in the root of the unzipped folder. never mind.....

[m002.p]

Hello Paul,

Ive asked on Tufat forums first about this error, but they have asked me to ask you.

Basically Live Support Mode doesnt work, instead all I get is the standard mode. Ive ticked the correct box upon installation, ive ensured config.php has "true" set for live support mode, but all to no avail.

Is there anything you can suggest as ive installed this mod and wondering if there is anything contained which could be affecting live support mode?

Thanks

Matt

[KipLarson]

So do we need to pay for flash chat or how does it work?

[bluecat]

I've searched everywhere for this answer. Can anyone tell me how or where to make it so when they go to the chat, they will NOT go the flashchat, but rather the skin: amfichat.php

Thank you