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.

[Paul M]

Then you have missed doing something, most likely you are not using the latest cms file.

[KuJoe]

Ok 2 things:
1) What is the difference between: No Chat Access and Banned From Chat?
2) What happens if more than 1 permission level is selected? (I.E. No Chat Access and Banned From Chat are selected or Administrator Level Access and Spy Mode are selected)

[Paul M]

1. The message they receive on the sign in box (and priority, see below).

2. There is a priority order, the highest one will be used, from low to high the order is ;

noaccess > user > customer > moderator > admin > spy > banned

I also noticed that the code for spy access got lost from the CMS file when I updated it for CSRF, I have added that back and updated the zip file.

[digicom]

Thanks updated all working great:up:.

[jpfdeuce]

Got this isntalled yesterday -- Paul you did a great job. The odd thing is, the Quick Links dropdown menu now looks... well, mutilated? I don't have Flashchat's quick link option disabled but the "View user profile" link that was part of Quick Links is now blank as well as the search link in the navigation and there is no FlashChat link displayed.

There are also a ton of n00b questions I would ask but I'd rather get acclimated to the system through trial and error... except for this QUick Links SNAFU. I'd appreciate help on that one. Thanks.

[Paul M]

Sorry, guests dont see quicklinks so I cant tell you anything. I could guess that maybe you are using a custom style - try it with a default vb style, it should be fine.

[KURTZ]

i've a couple of custom styles installed and i see everything ...

[ukdalai]

Hi Paul, i did the upgrade but im still getting the security token error, this is the only place i have this error on our forums, just with the profile link in flashchat.

Craig

[Paul M]

Then you have missed something.

[richards112]

Hello there, i just installed your mod
And would like to know, how do i hide the chat room from guests, meaning, when they click "chat" if they are not logged in, to get the vbulletin error message.
But mine just takes them straight to the forum chat.
Is there anyway i can hide the main chat from guests till they register?
Thanks