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.

[inciarco]

Is needed to previously Buy and Install a Licence of FlashChat first for US$5, and Install it in a Folder named "chat" in the same Location of the Forum, before you can Integrate it with your vBulletin Forum!! :up:

You can Buy the FlashChat Software at: http://tufat.com/

FlashChat: http://tufat.com/s_flash_chat_chatroom.htm

FlashChat Documentation: http://tufat.com/docs/flashchat/index.html

[mvigod]

Does this work with all 3.6.x versions or only the later ones? Installed flashchat which works. Installed your files and imported xml. I see options in control panel and user groups. all is enabled and permissions correct but no links will show in nav or in quick links. Also doing the misc.php call to flashchat per instructions only shows the emoticon page and not the embedded flash. tried reimporting xml with overwrite and still no joy. any ideas? are hooks missing from early 3.6 versions that would prevent this hack from working?

[Paul M]

It says 3.6.x because it works with any 3.6.x version.

[mvigod]

Originally Posted by Paul M

It says 3.6.x because it works with any 3.6.x version.

I did flashchat install. followed other instructions. however it doesn't insert link in quick links or nav (tried both options) and going to the misc.php using the call doesn't work. Tried overwriting the xml and reupping the files and no luck. I can use the flashchat ok if I go to the main chat directory so that means flashchat working ok. I'm on 3.6.0 which is why I asked. Figured some hooks might be missing from that version.

Any ideas where to look before we upgrade to latest vb? I wanted to get this live fast and test out before the upgrade.

[Big-K]

Hello,

I just installed this hack.

I was logged in vbulletin, but I'm reading "You do not have permission to enter chat"

WHat's going on? Is there unified login? Where are the permissions set?

[Paul M]

The answer you seek is in the first post, please read it.

[Big-K]

Thanks. I got it to work. Is there a way to make the chat interface be a pop-up - as an alternative? This way, members can browse the site and chat at the same time.

[bolly.beats]

this is wat i got the error, it seems to be some files missing in the product.

Not Found

The requested URL /chat/flashchat.php was not found on this server.

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

[Paul M]

There are no files missing.

[alexhirurg]

I found one bad thing - when user leaved chat by closing browser - he will remain in chat forever, that connection still remail in database - i don't know why... what is this bug ?