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.

[Maksa]

i installed it working fine now

but one more question

* For Flashchat inside a vb page you need to link to .../misc.php?do=flashchat


how to link www.sitename.com.../misc.php?do=flashchat

in MENU??

[Paul M]

What Menu ?

[Raydar]

Hi,

I am looking for a Who's Online In Chat addon for flash chat 4.7 upwards that is compatible with VB 3.6.

I had the earlier version for 3.5 but I coudn't log out of flashchat for some reason. So I uninstalled it and reinstalled flash chat. I'm not sure what caused the problem. I thought maybe it was because I was using the 3.5 hack on a 3.6 board.

This integration pluggin seems to do more than just WOL though. Are there any screenshots that we can look at to see what this hack looks like please?

Thanks

Reg

[Maksa]

What Menu ?

i mean to say top LINKS MENU.

eg: User CP FAQ Members List Calendar Arcade New Posts Search Quick Links Log Out

how to add Chat Button there?

[adwade]

Originally Posted by Reg Car

...Are there any screenshots that we can look at to see what this hack looks like please?

Here's what the control panel is, as well as what my indicator currently looks like...

EDIT: Oops, wrong thread! Deleting screen prints. Sorry Paul.

[Raydar]

Hi Adwade,

Thanks for the reply.

So I take it that this hack simply gives us control of Flash Chat from the VB control panel plus a WOL feature?

I was thinking that it opened up the flash chat in vbulletin window.

Cheers

Reg

[Paul M]

Originally Posted by Reg Car

I was thinking that it opened up the flash chat in vbulletin window.

It does.

Adwade has mistakenly posted screenshots of the 'Who is Chatting' modification.

[santia]

hi

can i see the shape of this flash chat?:cross-eyed:

can i view the interface of this flash chat ?

[aslan]

I have 2 questions. (stupid ones)
-I've installed that I couldn't understand the different, nothing has been changed. First, I've installed from tifat the flashchat than this add-on but before instaling this one chat was same. What I've done worng?
-Can I change the background of FlashChat? But not for me, I mean I know everbody can arrange own color etc but can I download new backgorund for FlashChat?

(I'm using vbulletin 3.6.3 and I've installed everything in proper way.)

[goga123]

HI THERE I UPLOAD FLASHCHAT
BUT NOW NOTHING IS OPENING
I GET ERROR MSG LIKE THIS

Warning: main(inc/smartyinit.php) [function.main]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory in /home/.liberty/merapind/mera-pind.com/forums/index.php on line 4

Fatal error: main() [function.require]: Failed opening required 'inc/smartyinit.php' (include_path='.:/usr/local/lib/php') in /home/.liberty/merapind/mera-pind.com/forums/index.php on line 4