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]

There is no facility to do that with this mod. You could try using template conditionals, but help with them is beyond the support I can provide.

[loonytune15]

Tried to download this but something is wrong.

Its downloading as a Flashchat-vb-integration.1.321C02.efw
I am using IE.
I just tried it in firefox and it worked fine..

Any idea why its doing that?

[richards112]

I have a problem with the banning system.
Ever since i installed the integration, Now i just realized, i have IP Banned 3 people and they signed back in, and i tried it on myself i IP Banned myself, and 4 seconds later i was unbanned.
This never used to happen before...
Any idea whats wrong???

[Lady Divus]

Originally Posted by tldagent

I have had this installed and working for some time now and it still works but somehow or other the place to type in the chat has simply disapeared. Chat shows up, shows everyone who is logged in but no where to type. Also cannot do private messages either.

Anyone experience this yet? I'm using vb 3.7 RC1 and have updated the admin integration. Thank you.

Actually, the problem you experienced is because in your AdminCP, you chose yes to Spy Mode.

Spy Mode: Yes No

You need to set it to No and your text field will return Which makes sense because Paul stated that in Spy Mode you can watch but not chat....Whenever you want to spy, just go back to your AdminCP and select yes to Spy Mode...Be well

[Lady Divus]

Paul, i wanted to thank you for this awesome Mod...I must say it is probably one of the best i have seen. It works beautifully...I love mine so much, i wanted to share a screenie with you to show you how nice it turned out...Again, thank you. Be well -

Lady Divus

[onliner7]

For anyone looking how to integrate vbAdvanced or any other page with FChat do the following:

Create a new template with name: adv_portal_flashchat

In the template throw the following code:

<p align="center"><IFRAME
frameBorder=0 height=300 name=flashchat
src="http://www.yoursite.com/forum/chat/flashchat.php" width=100%><br>
</IFRAME></p>

(obviously change the yoursite.com with your site's name)
Then save it.

Then just add the variable of the newly created template anywhere in your templates. For vbAdvanced create a new Termplate Module and input the adv_portal_flashchat name where it asks. Then add it anywhere you like (i added it in the center)

Enjoy

[Alfa1]

When selecting 'profile' from the the member ddrop down in flashchat, I am getting this message about the CSRF:
Your submission could not be processed because a security token was missing or mismatched.

If this occurred unexpectedly, please inform the administrator and describe the action you performed before you received this error.

[ArnyVee]

Works great. I had forgotten about adjusting the vbulletin37 verbiage and I was pulling my hair out until I noticed the posts about that same issue a few pages back.

Another great piece of work Paul!

[ArnyVee]

Originally Posted by Al Gregory

One more stupid question, How can I make the link say something different than FlashChat? I would like to make it something more key word specific

Paul, you're response was "It uses the phrase "flashchat" - edit that in the ACP."

This is another 'stupid' question, but how do I do that? I went into edit template and found a 'flashchat' one there but couldn't find where to edit it so I left it alone. Can you give me a down and dirty on how to adjust the actual verbiage?

[Paul M]

Phrases are not templates, there is another section in the ACP for finding/editing phrases.