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.

[dillon]

Originally Posted by Paul M

Nope, the problem you refer to was replied to at the time (and fixed in 3.7.008)

I'm using 3.7.009, and am still experiencing this problem. Any suggestions?

Thanks.

[Paul M]

Not really, the only thing I can think of is that you dont have the file /chat/temp/config.srv.php - in which case your flashchat install is broken (you did install it, not just upload the files ...)

[dillon]

I just noticed something strange. Prior to copying "chat\inc\cmses\vbulletin37CMS.php" ($Revision: 3.7 $ $ Date: 2008/10/24) from your download to the server, the chat was working fine. With this file, "chat/flashchat.php" loads, but the screen is then blank. If I copy back the original "vbulletin37CMS.php" file that comes with FlashChat v508 (Revision: 3.7.2.1), the chat works properly again.

However, this still does not fix my problem when importing the product.

Yes, I do have "Temp/config.srv.php", and all of the settings appear to be correct.

Thanks for your help.

[Paul M]

The version in this mod will only work if you have uploaded the bitfields file and then installed the product (you must do it that way round, otherwise you will need to manually rebuild the bitfields in the acp)

[dillon]

I am not quite understanding your solution...

I completely uninstalled FlashChat, then reinstalled it. Prior to actually running the FlashChat installer, I uploaded all of your files, then ran the installer. The install was successful, but I am still getting the same problem when using your files (it loads the FlashChat app, then just a blank page). I then tried to add the product, and it still does the exact same thing.

Also, I have the "forums" directory and the "chat" directory on the same level. For example:
www.domain.com/chat
www.domain.com/forums

I don't think this should have anything to do with the problem since I changed the path inside bulletin37CMS.php to

$vbpath = '../forums/';

But could it be that the path to bitfield_fci_37.xml is being called incorrectly?

[mangus580]

Ok... I have been trying to find this, but havent had a bunch of luck. I want flashchat to open in its own window, not integrated into the site. When I try to use the normal url directly for chat, it throws an error (been using FC for 3 years now integrated into postnuke)

any pointers?

[Paul M]

Having the chat folder at the same level as the forum is not supported, and Im not sure it will work, even if you change that variable. The chat folder needs to be inside the forum folder.

[mangus580]

Originally Posted by Paul M

There is no such setting in this mod.

Man I gotta fix my auto subscribe



Why is there not a setting for this? Like another poster said... how can you browse the forum and be in chat at the same time. My users like to hang out in chat, and browse the forum. We tried it the way its set, and nobody really likes it.

You say that it would need to be edited in the code? Not a problem, just point me in the right direction.


Personally I think that in its current state, its a poor mod (dont take it personally)

[gwerzal]

Right i have a bit of a problem with flashchat

i can use it and so can my registered members and mods but........

Pro members cant use it. They are getting a message saying they are banned.

I have tried setting up a new usergroup but exactly the same thing is happening.

Anyone had this problem or know of a fix.

Thank you

[99SIVTEC]

Any idea why all of my users get : Incorrect user name or password. Please try again.

when trying to log in. I can log in via my administrator account with no issues however. I did edit the permissions for the usergoups.