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.

[LaPiba]

Hi Paul,

Originally Posted by Paul M

Not needed anymore (obviously) - just set each usergroups access level in the ACP usergroup manager.

I have installed FlashChat together with your hack and it is working fine.

However, i cannot find any option in my ACP to set each usergroup access to chat.

Thank you in advance for your help!

[Paul M]

It's part of the permission settings for each usergroup (as it says - in the usergroup manager).

[hotmasala4u]

any screen shots????

[Paul M]

Originally Posted by steve71

1. I meant curse word filter.
2. Where do I edit this path? I did a search in templates for:/misc.php?do=flashchat but no results.

1. There is no option for that, I believe you would need to edit a Flashchat file.
2. What do you want to edit, and why ?

Originally Posted by steve71

I was referring to this:
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost....&postcount=145
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthrea...=121884&page=5

As I said, there has never been such a feature in any of my modifications. I can't help you with changes others may have made locally on their forums. You will need to ask them.

Originally Posted by hotmasala4u

any screen shots????

No.

[LaPiba]

Originally Posted by Paul M

It's part of the permission settings for each usergroup (as it says - in the usergroup manager).

Yes, i have searched he permission settings for each usergroup, i go to:

- Usergroup manager

--> then all my groups are listed, each of them has the options:

- Edit Usergroup
- Edit Promotions
- Show All Primary Users
- Show All Additional Users
- View Reputations

Then i select one of my groups (for example: registered), and i see a screen with these sections:

Usergroup
Forum Viewing Permissions
Forum Searching Permissions
Post / Thread Permissions
Attachment Permissions
Poll Permissions
Private Message Permissions
Calendar Permissions
Who's Online Permissions
Administrator Permissions
General Permissions
User Note Permissions
Picture Uploading Permissions
Signature Permissions
User Reputation Permissions
User Infraction Permissions
Usergroup Options

I am running vBulletin 3.6.5 , and FlashChat Integration 3.51

I have searched through all the users options but cannot find any of them related to chat permissions

[LaPiba]

Aah!! Now i understand! The problem was that i had uploaded bitfield_flashchat.xml to an incorrect folder.

Now the option FlashChat Permissions can be viewed.

[doogie88]

Do I need to install 3.5 then upgrade with this? OR is this the complete script?
Nevermind I see flashchat is a whole different script/software.

[steve71]

Originally Posted by Paul M

2. What do you want to edit, and why ?

Originally Posted by Paul M

2. By linking to /misc.php?do=flashchat you will open it embedded, it you use /chat/flashchat.php it will open fullscreen.

Originally Posted by Steve71;

2. Where do I edit this path? I did a search in templates for:/misc.php?do=flashchat but no results.

Some members have requested the chat be opened in a new window that is not embedded in the forum.

[Paul M]

Then as I said earlier, you need to manually add the link in your templates, not use the auto option.

[xLYNZx]

since integration, a custom usergroup hasnt been able to enter the chat, ive searched the FlashChat support forum and found posts saying to edit the vB CMT file which i now understand how to and what im looking to do, but which file do i edit?!