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]

Originally Posted by NeitherSparky

edit: Oh and, I did check out the most recent update to this mod, and the new thing that redirects people exiting the chat back to the forum, is cool, thanks!

That's actually been part of all flashchat 4.x.x releases, and something I've always used. Someone mentioned it the other week and I realised that perhaps most people were not aware of it, so I decided to add it to the instructions when I next updated them.

[SCRIPT3R]

i'm in the process of a fresh vB install, including the 4.7 FC - is this hack current to coincide with the recent release of FC?

[Masiello]

It showing the flashchat inside forum, but in a new window, what to do for not open a new window and open the chat in the same where user clicks on the chat link?

I've replaced that

'redirect' => false, // redirectURL must be a valid URL
'url' => 'http://www.tufat.com/chat.php', // 'redirect' must be set to true for this to work
'window' => '_blank', // the window to open into. possible values: _blank, _self, _parent, or a named window

with that

'redirect' => true,
'url' => '/forums/index.php?', // make sure this points to your forum home page //
'window' => '_parent',

and tried too _self by replacing _parent

[Paul M]

Originally Posted by GearTripper

i'm in the process of a fresh vB install, including the 4.7 FC - is this hack current to coincide with the recent release of FC?

Not exactly sure what you mean by that, but I'm running 4.7.0 on my site(s).

Originally Posted by Masiello

It showing the flashchat inside forum, but in a new window, what to do for not open a new window and open the chat in the same where user clicks on the chat link?

I've replaced that

and tried too _self by replacing _parent

That code has nothing to do with it opening in a new window, you need to change back what you altered. How it opens depends on the link you created for it.

[Masiello]

Thanks for your fast reply,
The link that I have create is:

<td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="misc.php?do=flashchat"
target="flashchat">Chat</a></td>

Have to change the target?

EDIT,
yes, just modify the target with _parent and works in the same window.

[Masiello]

Is there anyway to resize chat screen as in the same window with vbulletin header and footer?

[NeitherSparky]

Originally Posted by Masiello

Is there anyway to resize chat screen as in the same window with vbulletin header and footer?

If I understand what you are asking...Go into your admin panel, vBulletin Options, General Settings, scroll all the way to the bottom and you'll see "FlashChat Height". The default is 600, I *much* prefer 500.

[Masiello]

NeitherSparky, Yes you have understanding fine, Thank you
GREAT PRODUCT! Thanks for sharing

[|oR|Greg]

Maybe I've overlooked this, but I have a small problem.

When a person who isn't logged into my forums goes to chat, it prompts them to log in, they can enter there username and pass and log right into chat, however this doesn't log them into the forums, so they only show up in chat.

How do I make it so that if you're not logged into the forums, you either don't get a flashchat login screen, or if you DO login to flashchat, it logs you into the forums?

[Paul M]

You have not integrated Flashchat properly with vbulletin. You need to make sure the vbulletin36CMS is specified as your CMS system in Flashchat's config file.