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.

[blogtorank]

Originally Posted by RichieBoy67

How secure is this?

My site was hacked through this flash chat so I removed it... I contacted the author of the chat and I was hoping he would help out with a fix and he just said it was the nature of the script.... Has anyone else had problems with security caused by the chat script?

Thanks

It's not about the hacks it's about how secure your server is... Never a security issue here with flash on a *nix box using the proper set of rules in mod_security in reference to any kind of forum boards.. Paul's hack here is what you want to call bullet proof but there are always ways around it if there isn't a proper set of rules set up on your server...

Can't blame the hacks, you have to blame the security

[blogtorank]

Originally Posted by zellvnn

I can't log in again in my flashchat because the messages appear that i already stuck inside.......Could someone help me ?

It seems if i close my web browser and forgot to press the X ( log out ) button ?

I wont be able to log in again. " Another user is login with the same user name. Please try again".

.......weird......

Try clearing all of your cookies for one?

[Paul M]

That's a Flashchat issue.

[Konstantinos]

Originally Posted by alexhirurg

Can somebody help me ?
Installed and working ok, except admin page of flashchat !
when i'm clicking on any link on admin page - it's just reloaded and nothin ;(

same here . i cant add/remove edit rooms. any link in FC admincp doesnt do anything

[SCRIPT3R]

i just verified today that my users are no longer be automatically logged into FlashChat after the most recent update. any suggestions?

[Paul M]

Not really, could be anyone of many things, there is no way I can tell from here - you have obviously broken or changed something.

[SCRIPT3R]

yea, i guess i was just curious if anyone else was having a similar problem. i'm going to uninstall everything and reinstall it again when i have time.

[NeitherSparky]

I shoulda said before...I installed the new xml file, didn't touch anything that was already set up, and everything worked fine. Very easy upgrade.

[Konstantinos]

Paul what about the non working FC admincp issue ?

[Paul M]

I cannot help you with Flashchat issues, the admin works fine for me.