Chat Modifications - Flashchat: Integration for vB 3.7

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Flashchat integration with vBulletin 3.7

Note: Flashchat Version 5.0.8 onwards now has the option for vbulletin 3.7 integration.

Note:
Standard Flashchat includes vBulletin integration as part of the Tufat supplied files. However, the standard integration does not include Direct Usergroup Integration or other extra's like the WOL Display & Flashchat on a vBulletin page. This Modification adds those features


Standard vB 3.7 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.
* You can define a usergroup to login as Flashchats "Spy" mode. (Version 3.7.002 onwards)


More notes:

* This integration is for Flashchat versions 4.7.x or 5.0.x (seperate downloads).
* The automatic link feature may fail if you have customised templates (it uses template hooks).
* 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
* Spys can login into the chat but are not listed in the room - they cannot chat, just watch.
* 3.7.004 onwards has extra code to cope with VBs CSRF protection, which interferes with profile linking.
* 3.7.006 onwards is for Flashchat 5.0.x - The previous version for Flashchat 4 (3.7.005) will continue to be available for the moment.

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.

Flashchat 4 : If you have upgraded from 3.6 to 3.7 make sure you have edited the CMS entry in the Flashchat config.php file.

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:

v3.7.001 : First release for vb 3.7.
v3.7.002 : Option for Flashchat spy mode added.
v3.7.003 : Fix for 404 page not found error in certain situations.
v3.7.004 : Code added to allow profile views blocked by VB's CSRF protection.
v3.7.005 : CSRF Code changed.

v3.7.006 : Modified for Flashchat 5.
v3.7.007 : Removed 3.6 CMS file, Updated install code.
v3.7.008 : Fix bug in new install code - was using WIC option.
v3.7.009 : CMS file updated to check a users infraction groups.

[Paul M]

Are you sure you have the correct vbulletin37CMS file installed, the one that comes with this, not the one that comes with default Flashchat.

[rapidphim]

Paul,
Sorry I have not yet installed your Mod yet. I am still trying to figure out how to install this flash chat...

1/ there is no vbulletin37CMS file in /chat/inc/cmses/ folder

2/ I only see these:
vbulletin30CMS.php
vbulletin35CMS.php
vbulletin36CMS.php
vbulletinCMS.php
vbulletinCMS2.php
Which one I should use for entering the vBulletin customer number?

3/ Where in (one of those) files that I need to put the customer number before running the installation?

FYI, I am having 4.7.12 flashchat version.

[LTW]

Thank You Paul ... installed.

LTW

[Kaycee123]

Is there a way to get the Flashchat room to show up on the main page - like the MGC Chatbox does?

[rapidphim]

Finally I got it to work so perfectly. Thanks Paul.

[rapidphim]

Paul,
Is there a way for me to show Flash Chat on Navbar instead under QuickLink? Or can I have additional FlashChat on Navbar?

[Paul M]

Quicklink/Navbar is one of the option settings.

[rapidphim]

ummm.. can I have FlashChat on both places? If not, I'd like to have it on Navbar and not under QuickLink. How'd I do that?

[Andreas]

I am getting security token errors when trying to access user profiles.

Is there any fix available already?

[Paul M]

Unfortunately its not very easy for me to fix as its Flashchat itself that sends a POST request on the profile lookup when it really should be a GET request. I have posted this on their forums.

Technically it can be got around by adding some new code into the CMS file and adding a plugin to vbulletin, I have tested this and it does work, but I'm not going to release it atm as its a horrible fudge - it would be much better if Tufat fixed it (as above).