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.

[HydraulicJack]

Originally Posted by Paul M

No idea, as the description says, I am not Flashchat support.

Right thanks... just wondering if anyone else here knew. No worries, I think I'll just use secret channel on IRC and mIRC etc. with my community, unless anyone else can suggest a low-bandwidth yet private-enuf alternative.

[objectuser]

My Flashchat integration appears to be otherwise working as expected, but I'm getting an error from, I believe, mod_security, when I right click on a user and select profile inside Flashchat:

You don't have permission to access /forums/profile.php on this server.

Additionally, a 404 Not Found error was encountered while trying to use an ErrorDocument to handle the request.

Is there something I can do to solve this problem, outside of disabling mod_security (which I'm not even sure I can do)?

Otherwise, is there a way to remove the profile option from the menu inside Flashchat so users don't get this error?

Thanks!

[popowich]

Hello,

I just saw an e-mail asking how to have flashchat open in a new window.

I can't find the thread now, but here is the answer and what I do in my navbar:

PHP Code:

<if condition="$bbuserinfo['userid']"> <td class="vbmenu_control"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.yourdomain.com/forums/chat/flashchat.php">FlashChat</a></td> </if> 


Hopefully the person asking sees this post.

-Raymond

[cxjon]

Originally Posted by The Bish

<td class="vbmenu_control"><a target="_blank" href="misc.php?do=flashchat$session[sessionurl_q]">Chat</a></td>

The "_blank" does the trick for me.

Where do I edit this?

[cxjon]

nevermind, I found it ... thanks for the help!!!

[Red14]

I'm sure I could have overlooked something in 46 pages of replies, but I need to know how to have this embedded in just one forum. If that is possible at all.

I've been using vbshout for a while now, in the radio forum of my board. I'd like to use Flashchat instead, but will need to be able to have it ONLY in the radio forum.

Can someone give me a hint, please?

[Paul M]

TBH, I would not recommend embedding it in a forum display - since that would mean every single person reading that forum would get logged in - a potentially serious health hazzard to your server.

[Red14]

Originally Posted by Paul M

TBH, I would not recommend embedding it in a forum display - since that would mean every single person reading that forum would get logged in - a potentially serious health hazzard to your server.

Would it be possible to embed it in such a way that a person would get a login box, instead of getting automatically logged in? Is this even the right thread to be asking this in, lol?

We've had the shoutbox in place on one page for so long, it could confuse our users that like to chat.

[King Sawaryn]

I downloaded it and was about to put it in when I realised I couldn't find any of the files to upload onto the server. What am I doing wrong?

[Paul M]

I don't understand what you mean, what can't you find, given you just downloaded it ?