Chat Modifications - Flashchat: Integration for vB 3.7

This modification is no longer available or supported.

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]

You do not need to edit vbulletin37CMS.php at all, no licence code is needed.

Remove your edits or just re-upload the original file.

[Paul M]

Originally Posted by abrecher

Paul, can you let me know what table and what row and exactly what to edit in the DB directly to update so Flashchat knows I'm using VB 3.7 please ?

Its not quite as simple as that, but I take it you no longer need to know anyway.

[goxy63]

Thanks
Regards
Goran

[goxy63]

Hack is just awesome
Thanks a lot Paul

[shokmuzik.com]

I gave in usergroup permissions the usergroup Unregistered / Not Logged In No Chat Access. when this usergroup try to access misc.php?do=flashchat it does not get a permission denied. is this just normal or how can I fix this?

your vbulletin37CMS.php is the only file in my cmses folder.

[goxy63]

In Vbulletin diagnostic ....
I got this:
"bitfield_fci_37.xml File not recognized as part of vBulletin"
Is that normal?
And just today I got some bugs on my flashchat, as if I change colour of fonts...all fonts are changed in colour I choosed even txt-colour of other members !?

Please advise

Thanks

[Paul M]

Originally Posted by goxy63

In Vbulletin diagnostic ....
I got this:
"bitfield_fci_37.xml File not recognized as part of vBulletin"
Is that normal?

Yes, thats normal, modification files are not part of standard vb.

Originally Posted by goxy63

And just today I got some bugs on my flashchat, as if I change colour of fonts...all fonts are changed in colour I choosed even txt-colour of other members !?

Sorry, Im not Flashchat support, please read the main post for a link to their forums.

[Darkstarproject]

I have everything installed just fine, I have the updated versions of the CMS, but I still get the security warning. Any thoughts?

[Paul M]

Nope, it works just fine if all installed correctly.

[Darkstarproject]

It's working as intended now.

I have found a recent issue, not sure if it's flashchats issue, or this plugin.

Basically what happens is admins and mods on my forum can enter the chat just fine, when one of my members from a custom group try's to enter, it asks for a username/password. It doesnt do this with the Admin/Mod users.

I have checked the Usergroup settings, and everything is set correctly.