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.

[R-n-R]

Originally Posted by Bree

Login:

usernic: Test
password: test123

Guess that would have been useful huh? ROFL

I tried the above login and its giving me "you do not have permission to enter chat"

I was able to login to the forum using above, nice looking forum by the way.

[Bree]

Aww thankyou =0) I'm gonna go now and see what I did wrong ROFL Leave it to me to mess up the simplest thing ROFL Give me 5 minutes - I'll post when it should work hehe Sorry, Always, Bree

[Bree]

Glad we went through that... I had my registered users as "banned" LOL I probably would have never realized it hehe Thanks. Ok should work now =0)

[R-n-R]

OK, finally got in and tested, thanks again, and yes, I need to get this Mod. Thanks again

[Bree]

No probs - thanks for the compliments =0) Have fun! Always, Bree

[Paul M]

Originally Posted by daddygrim

U NEVER GONNA ADD a/v?

Correct.

[dcpaq2xx]

Mine tells me incorrect user name or password when I have it set all user groups to no except for the user level and the banned from chat.

When I set them all to no, just the background image shows and nothing else.

And when all are set to no except for user level access, the chat works as normal.

Something doesnt seem to be working right here...

Doug

[cerulean]

To save me from having to look through 40+ pages I am going to ask.

First love the add-on thanks for creating it!

Is there a way to say have the Flashchat at the top 1/4 of page and forums below it?

[Ryloth]

Originally Posted by Paul M

Version 3.52 is released.

This splits the No Access (Banned) permission into two separate permissions - see post #597 for full details of the problem this fixes.

Awesome, it works!

Thanks Paul!

[Mr_Devlin]

Then it sounds like a Flashchat issue which is out of scope for this mod - you need to ask on the Tufat forums - However, I would suggest you check what prefix have you defined for Flashchat to use (in config.srv.php).

I tried several installations with different prefixes like fc_ or flashchat_ with same results.
The installation reads existing fc tables (without a users table!) properly but in usage it will try to read the (not installed) fc_users table.
I dropped the existing tables and made a fresh install but also with same result: FC creates the required tables (no fc_users table!) but tries to read from its own (not available) users table.

I will have a look for solution on this @ tufat...