Chat Modifications - FlashChat Combo-Module v1.2 for vBadvanced

FLASHCHAT COMBO-MODULE FOR vBADVANCED
WITH CHAT ROOMS DISPLAYED!
Version-1.2
Tweaked by Yotsume

Last Updated: March, 2nd 2008
(Works on 3.7x and 3.6x)

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# FLASHCHAT COMBO-MODULE 1.1 Changelog #
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- Some minor code clean up.
- Added clear code labels to each section of the code. (for future developments)

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# FLASHCHAT COMBO-MODULE 1.2 Changelog #
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- Added instructions on how to include a link to FlashChat Admin in Quick Moderation block.
- Added new zip with a tweaked version of whochat.php which has be reported to address some issues when trying to install my mod on vBulletin 3.6x

Flashchat 5x: Not Compatible Yet
My mod currently does not work with Flashchat 5x. My mod uses Paul M's whochat.php. I have asked for his help in upgrading my mod to be compatible. My mod works with all versions of Flashchat 4x.

DESCRIPTION:
This is a module that contains a combination of code from several hacks all in one place to make a more complete FlashChat module for vbAdvanced. It works with the latest versions of FlashChat, vBulletin and vBadvanced. Also, optionally there are instructions for adding a module with link to your FlashChat Admin page in the zip file.

INSTALL TIME: (2-5 Minutes Max)
The install is very easy and takes 2-5 minutes max. Follow the simple instructions step by step to insure you input your information correctly.

REQUIREMENTS:
You must have: vBulletin, vBadvanced, and FlashChat installed.


FLASHCHAT COMBO-MODULE WILL DISPLAY: (see included screenshot)

1. Total number of how many people are in the chat.
2. List of usernames of the people in chat with links to their profiles.
3. The names of your chat rooms with a head count per room.
4. The names of the people in chat listed under each chat room.
5. A link to join the chat.
6. If no one is in the chat a customizable message is displayed.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Upload the whochat.php file into your modules directory.
2. Next, you must create a new template.
3. Go to: >Admin >Styles & Templates >Style Manager >Add New Template
4. Title of the new template needs to be: adv_portal_whochat
5. You must replace the url in the code below to point to your flashchat.php file.
6. Copy the below code into the template area:
7. Next, add a new PHP file module in your vBa CMPS with the following settings:

Title: Who's Chatting!
File to include: whochat.php
Identifier: whochat
Templates used: whochat

....8. Tweak the module's permissions and click save. Your module should be active now!

<!-- flashchat userlist -->
<tr><td class="thead"><span class="smallfont">Members In Chat: $totalchatters</span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="$bgclass"><span class="smallfont">$chatters</span></td></tr>
<!-- end flashchat userlist -->

<!-- flashchat rooms and users -->
<tbody><tr>
<td class="alt2" colspan="2">
<iframe frameborder="0" height="180" src="http://www.your_domain_here.com/chat/info_embedded.php" style="width: 100%; margin: 0; padding: 0; border: 0; overflow: hidden;" scrolling="no" border="0" allowtransparency="true"></iframe></td></tr>
</tbody>
<!-- end flashchat rooms and users -->

<!-- chat link -->
<tr><td class="alt2">
<span class="smallfont"> <a href="http://www.your_domain_here.com/chat/flashchat.php" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" linkindex="51" set="yes"><u>Join the Chat!</u></a></span></td></tr>
<!-- end chat link -->

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT NOTE:
You can adjust the height of the block by changing the value of: height="180" in the above code. Be aware that vbAdvanced blocks are fixed dimensions. So if you have many room names or many users in chat the text will run out the bottom of the block and not be visible. This is why I have the height set at "180" as a default. Adjust this value to fit the needs of your site.

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# Future Plans #
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- For version 2.0 of this module I plan to implement some kind of chat invitation system that will immediately notify other chosen members that you wish for them to enter the chat. A invitation window of some kind will appear containing the chat link. It would be nice if a sound would play to help alert them as well.
- In version 1x the module does not collapse fully. Rather just the members list collapses which is either a code mistake or a cool feature depending on your perspective. If you have many users in the chat having just the members list collapse might be a cool feature to leave in.
- I plan to combine into this module a link to the FlashChat Admin page and eliminate the need for a second module for that link. It needs to be coded so that only Admins can see that link.

FlashChat Admin Link in Quick Moderation Block
Here is a simple way to include a link to FlashChats Admin page inside the Quick Moderation block. I decided to put a link to the chat admin there because I have that block set so only Admins can see it. So it helps to keep the link to the chat admin secure.

Instructions:
How to add FlashChat Admin Link to Quick Moderation Block:

1. Go to >admincp >Styles & Templates >Edit Templates
2. Click on vBadvanced CMPS Templates >adv_portal_moderation
3. Find the last instance of: </td> </tr> and before it add the below link code: <a href="/forum/chat/admin/index.php" TARGET=_BLANK>Chat Admin</a></td>
4. Be sure to replace the correct path to your chat's index.php in the above link.
5. Save the template and your done!
6. See attached screenshot of the Quick Moderation block with chat admin link.

[tldagent]

I've tried about everything and still cannot get this thing to work. The version I downloaded was the version that was available in this thread. Not sure how I received a different version of this. I am using 3.7 and Flashchat 5.

I uploaded this new version and am still getting similar errors. Not sure what it is.

[Paul M]

This mod uses some old code of mine to get the list of chatters - code which doesnt work on Flashchat 5.

[yotsume]

Originally Posted by Paul M

This mod uses some old code of mine to get the list of chatters - code which doesn't work on Flashchat 5.

Yes I know. I PMed you asking for help to update my MOD so it will then work with FlashChat 5x. Would you be willing to help keep my mod alive? I do not have all your experience with coding and could surely use your help here...

[Paul M]

Yes, but only when I have some free time.

[yotsume]

Originally Posted by Paul M

Yes, but only when I have some free time.

WOW I'm in tears because your like one of my coding gods!

Please let me know when you can help and how we can collaborate.

I believe my mod has serious potential which many users like.

OK I CAN'T WAIT!

THANKS!

[tldagent]

Me either, (can't wait). I didn't realize this didn't work with FC 5 so now I have to decide whether or not I should uninstall 5 and go back to 4 or wait for the modification.

On namepros.com, there's a link at the top right of their page and it shows how many users are in chat at the moment. Is there anyway to add something like this temporarily until the chat module is ready for FC5? I have the Who's in chat modification by Paul M installed but it's at the bottom of page in the what's going on box. Actually, if I could get the what's going on box to display on vbadvanced portal pages it would also suffice.

Any ideas?

I have one. At the box at the bottom I have the mod Who is Chatting by Paul M. This works well and if it could work as a module, that would be fantastic. Is there anyway to get the existing information in the existing Who is Chatting module to show some of the information at the top of the forum?

[Mosh]

Originally Posted by tldagent

Me either, (can't wait). I didn't realize this didn't work with FC 5 so now I have to decide whether or not I should uninstall 5 and go back to 4 or wait for the modification.

On namepros.com, there's a link at the top right of their page and it shows how many users are in chat at the moment. Is there anyway to add something like this temporarily until the chat module is ready for FC5? I have the Who's in chat modification by Paul M installed but it's at the bottom of page in the what's going on box. Actually, if I could get the what's going on box to display on vbadvanced portal pages it would also suffice.

Any ideas?

I have one. At the box at the bottom I have the mod Who is Chatting by Paul M. This works well and if it could work as a module, that would be fantastic. Is there anyway to get the existing information in the existing Who is Chatting module to show some of the information at the top of the forum?

You could look at my Flashchat 5: Who is chatting (vBadvanced Add On) hack, that displays the who is chatting box at the top of the forums

[tldagent]

I think that is the one I'm using but I don't want that on the top of my forum. Takes up too much room. A module works best.

I'm going back to Flaschat 4.. again, as I already had it installed before.

Thanks again for your help.

[Cocko]

Originally Posted by Paul M

Yes, but only when I have some free time.

Would be very nice
I have seen this thread to late after upgrading.
Right now I get blank screens... too bad. *sigh*

[ArnyVee]

yotsume (or anyone else for that matter),

I'd like to use this mod (which I've been using for quite some time now) and combine it with the "online users" module that vBadvanced comes with. Any ideas on how I could do that?

Any help would be appreciated.