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.

[milaszewski]

Originally Posted by milaszewski

I want to have "Flaschat [x]" link in the navbar where [x] is showing the number of people logged into the chat. How can I do it?

bump!
this must be simple!

[butler312]

I get this error when trying to view a members profile from the chat room:

Your submission could not be processed because a security token was missing.

I don't get the error when viewing their profile from the forums though, even though it points to the same place.

[Goomzee]

i install Flash chat but it's not working
http://www.mknexusonline.com/forums/...ashchat&room=1

[Chris11987]

1. So this chat costs 5 dollars, and then I just use the integration form here to use it on vb, right?

2. Can anyone give me an idea of how heavy the chat is on a server? I currently use an AJAX chat using 4 tables with an average of 25-30ish people

[Paul M]

For support on Flashchat you need to use the Tufat forums.

[butler312]

I wouldn't say it is very heavy on the server, no. You will probably have some lag with that many people, but I'm sure it will be a lot better than ajax with that many people anyway. I used to have that and whenever we had tournaments and had 30+ people on it was terrible.

[cindy helmond]

Originally Posted by Paul M

For support on Flashchat you need to use the Tufat forums.

and they send us to you

[charmedhour]

Originally Posted by milaszewski

I want to have "Flaschat [x]" link in the navbar where [x] is showing the number of people logged into the chat. How can I do it?

This is a great idea! I'd like to know how to do it too.

Love the mod, BTW!

[Megatr0n]

Hi Paul,

When I access the settings in the Admin Panel, I get this error:

Fatal error: Smarty error: the $compile_dir '/home/smiggy/public_html/forums/chat/inc/../temp/templates/templates_c' does not exist, or is not a directory. in /home/smiggy/public_html/forums/chat/inc/smarty/Smarty.class.php on line 1088

I upgraded from 4 to version 5 but the file smarty.class.php isn't existent in the new version.

[Jaxel]

How exactly do I install this with Flashchat 5.06? The installation instructions for this are all for 4.72+

I renamed this file to vbulletin36CMS.php, but when I go to my admin panel in flashchat, it wont let me log in.

I get this error when I try to login: "Fatal error: Call to a member function next() on a non-object in /home/eightway/public_html/flashchat/inc/cmses/statelessCMS.php on line 130"