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nhawk

07-03-2011, 10:00 PM

THIS ADD-ON IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE AND IS NOT SUPPORTED

* General Information *
-------------------------
This is an add-on that is designed for vBulletin 3.8.7. It may not work with earlier versions of vBulletin.

The vBulletin 4.x version can be found HERE (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=263944).

Features
- Unlimited Application Types*
- Unlimited Application Positions*
- Unlimited Questions*
- Different Application Positions for each Application Type
- Different Questions for each Application Position.
- Allow others to add/edit Application Types by permissions.
- Allow others to edit Positions/Questions by permissions.
- Edit Application Types, Positions and Questions in either ACP or from board.
- Show Multiple Application Types in Community Menu, Navbar or direct link to them.
- Control Application Type access by Usergroup, Postcount
- Control Application Position access by Usergroup, Postcount
- Notification of an application via Forum Thread and/or Email and/or Private Message
- Specify Different Forums for Reports by Application Position.
- Define a default question set that can be included on all applications.
- Much, much more!

* Limited only if you are limited in database size and/or free disk space.

* INSTALLATION *
------------------
1) Upload the contents of the 'upload' folder to your forum's root.
(If your forum's location is http://www.example.com/forums/, the root is /forums/)

2) Import the product XML file (product-advapp38.xml) into the Product Manager in AdminCP.

3) Take some time to set the options, application types and application postions in the new Application Forms area of AdminCP.
(It's really not that hard!)

4) Make sure this modification is marked as 'Installed' on vBulletin.org!
(If you want to get notices from me about updates for this modification.)

* UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONS *
-----------------------------
1) Upload the contents of the 'upload' folder to your forum's root.
(If your forum's location is http://www.example.com/forums/, the root is /forums/)

2) Import the product XML file (product-advapp38.xml) into the Product Manager in AdminCP and be sure "Allow Overwrite" is set to 'Yes'.

* History (Changelog) *
-------------------------
1.0.4 (February 25, 2012)
- Corrected parse error when editing application types while in the forum.

1.0.3 (August 15, 2011)
- Changed hard coded Yes/No to standard vBulletin Yes/No phrases.
- Corrected message posting format.

1.0.2 (July 30, 2011)
- Code enhancments to allow for future expansion.

1.0.1 (July 7, 2011)
- Moved hardcoded 'Select Application' phrase in template to vBulletin Phrases.

1.0.0 (July 4, 2011)
- Initial Release

Hasann

07-06-2011, 04:55 AM

thank you

Eplexx

07-14-2011, 05:24 PM

Cheers!

chick

07-20-2011, 02:33 PM

nhawk

07-20-2011, 02:50 PM

This is great and works very well, just one issue (see the word ARRAY in the attached image) it shows on the main form page, and the page that one fills out.

Is there a way to remove this or fix it? Thank you

There shouldn't be anything where you're showing 'ARRAY' unless there's an error after sending the application. And the error isn't an array.

There might be a problem with the template, try replacing the advapp_application template with this...

$stylevar[htmldoctype]
<html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" dir="$stylevar[textdirection]" lang="$stylevar[languagecode]">
<head>

<meta http-equiv="Pragma" content="no-cache" />
<meta http-equiv="Expires" content="-1" />
<meta http-equiv="Cache-Control" content="no-cache" />

$headinclude
$advapp_css
<title>$pagetitle - $vboptions[bbtitle]</title>
</head>
<body>
$header
$navbar
<table class="tborder" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="1" border="0" width="100%" align="center" style="border-bottom-width:0px">
<tr>
<td class="tcat" width="100%">$apptype</span></td>
</tr>
</table>
<if condition="$imp_vars['do'] == 'start' OR $imp_vars['do'] == 'errors'">
<form action="application-forms.php?do=send" method="post"id="staff_application">
<table class="tborder" width="100%" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="1" border="0" align="center">
<thead>
<tr align="center">
<td class="thead" align="left">$pagetitle</td>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<if condition="$errors != ''">
<tr align="center">
<td class="alt1" align="left">
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0">
<tr>
<td>
$errors
</td>
</tr>
</table>
</td>
</tr>
</if>
<tr align="center">
<td class="alt2">
<table width="95%" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="1" border="0">
<tr align="left">
<td width="45%" valign="top"><div class="advappleftcol">
$vbphrase[advapp_applyfor]
</div></td>
<td>
$positionname
</td>
</tr>
<tr align="left"><td colspan="2"><div class="tcat appdiv"></div></td></tr>
<tr align="left">
<td width="45%" valign="top"><div class="advappleftcol">
$vbphrase[advapp_membername]
</div></td>
<td>
$username
</td>
</tr>
$questions
<if condition="$vboptions[advapp_humanverify]">
<if condition="$human_verify">
<tr align="left"><td colspan="2"><div class="tcat appdiv"></div></td></tr>
<tr align="left">
<td width="45%" valign="top">
$vbphrase[advapp_humanverify]
</td><td>
$human_verify
</td></tr>
</if>
</if>
</table>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<br />
<div class="advbuttons">
<div class="group">
<input type="hidden" name="maxquestions" value="$maxquestions" />
<input type="hidden" name="positionapplying" value="$positionapplying" />
<input type="hidden" name="positionname" value="$positionname" />
<input type="hidden" name="appid" value="$appid" />
<input type="hidden" name="apptype" value="$apptype" />
<input type="hidden" name="multichoice" value="$multichoice" />
<input type="hidden" name="username" value="$username" />
<input type="submit" class="button" value="$vbphrase[send]" tabindex="1" accesskey="s" />
<input type="reset" class="button" value="$vbphrase[reset_fields]" tabindex="1" accesskey="r" />
<input type="hidden" name="s" value="$session[sessionhash]" />
<input type="hidden" name="securitytoken" value="$bbuserinfo[securitytoken]" />
</div>
</div>
</form>
<else />
<div class="standard_error">
<h2 class="blockhead">$vbphrase[vbulletin_message]</h2>
<div class="blockbody formcontrols">
<div class="blockrow restore">
<p align="center">$vboptions[advapp_thanks]</p>
<p><a href="$vboptions[forumhome].php$session[sessionurl_q]"><div class="smallfont" align="center">$vbphrase[advapp_return] $vboptions[bbtitle]</div></a></p>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</if>

$footer
</body>
</html>

If that doesn't do it, then I'm going to need all of the info on the application. (vB version, postion settings, questions, etc).

EDIT: I just noticed you said it shows on the main form page too. On the main page, that would be the application type greeting in that area. But again, that's not an array. It almost sounds like something wasn't imported during install. That's a long shot, but that's all I can think of.

chick

07-22-2011, 07:48 PM

Hi, thanks for answering. You correct the greeting does not work, and I tried the above change in the template, array still shows... so I will try reimporting the product and let you know.

tansu

07-25-2011, 12:56 PM

Installed perfectly, but I can not see no reports. where are applied applications?

nhawk

07-25-2011, 01:21 PM

Installed perfectly, but I can not see no reports. where are applied applications?

You have to set each position to be emailed, posted or sent by PM.

AdminCP->Application Forms->Application Positions... Edit Postion

See this screen shot.

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=130702

chick

08-07-2011, 03:23 PM

Result, I never could fix the array so I removed it plus the welcome was not needed... I have it tweaked as 'report' forms and it does everything I want it to do and works great.

civic-nation

08-11-2011, 11:16 PM

This is a pretty cool mod, thanks very much. One request though, would it be possible to add some kind of formatting to the thread it creates. Maybe a line break or 2 after every question.

TIA

nhawk

08-12-2011, 09:49 PM

This is a pretty cool mod, thanks very much. One request though, would it be possible to add some kind of formatting to the thread it creates. Maybe a line break or 2 after every question.

TIA

There should be a line break in the posts.

I'll check on it as soon as possible.

spirittina

01-28-2012, 07:32 AM

tyvm :D

doubleclick

02-02-2012, 04:13 PM

Features
- Unlimited Application Types*
- Unlimited Application Positions*
- Unlimited Questions*

* Add-ons for this mod that are Available from My Site *

Where, exactly? On your site, I only see two paid add-ons for this:
Add-Ons for Advanced Application Forms
- Instant Promote
- Poll & Promote

Which add-on provides the three unlimited features above?

Thanks

nhawk

02-02-2012, 10:37 PM

Where, exactly? On your site, I only see two paid add-ons for this:
Add-Ons for Advanced Application Forms
- Instant Promote
- Poll & Promote

Which add-on provides the three unlimited features above?

Thanks

The three features you ask about are built in. There's no add-on needed.

* Limited only if you are limited in database size and/or free disk space.

dizzynation

02-05-2012, 10:12 AM

I have a filmmaker forum with vbadvanced, its there a way for a specific usergroup to start a thread and have this to apply for an acting job?

nhawk

02-05-2012, 10:57 AM

I have a filmmaker forum with vbadvanced, its there a way for a specific usergroup to start a thread and have this to apply for an acting job?

If you give that usergroup permission to edit/add application types and positions, yes.

deadlySniper

02-25-2012, 05:54 AM

Is there a possible way to either insert your own custom code generator or possibly have a definable pre-set field?

nhawk

02-25-2012, 06:27 AM

Is there a possible way to either insert your own custom code generator or possibly have a definable pre-set field?

No on the code generator.

And I'm not sure what you mean by a definable pre-set field. The entire application system is based on pre-set fields.

Also other than bug fixes, there will be no further updates to this mod for vB 3.8.x. I suggest updating to vB 4.1.x.

croft

02-25-2012, 02:08 PM

Im getting a parse error when i try to edit the application types from the forum home page on the links in the footer.
Any idea on this one ?

Parse error: syntax error, unexpected $end in /home/xxxxxxxxxx/xxxxxxxxxx/dab.pdcm.net/forum/application-types.php on line 7

karkey

02-25-2012, 02:31 PM

Im getting a parse error when i try to edit the application types from the forum home page on the links in the footer.
Any idea on this one ?

I can confirm this also.

nhawk

02-25-2012, 02:55 PM

Thanks for pointing this out.

The fix has been uploaded (version 1.0.4)

croft

02-25-2012, 05:03 PM

Thanks for pointing this out.

The fix has been uploaded (version 1.0.4)

Thanks. Working great now so far :)
I just uploaded application-types.php file and it worked or do i have to update the entire plugin ?

nhawk

02-25-2012, 07:36 PM

Thanks. Working great now so far :)
I just uploaded application-types.php file and it worked or do i have to update the entire plugin ?

Just the php file will be OK.

hpidriver

03-21-2012, 03:11 PM

Is it possible to let the user select the Thread Prefix ID?

nhawk

03-21-2012, 04:50 PM

Is it possible to let the user select the Thread Prefix ID?

No, that is done in the application position settings.

hpidriver

03-21-2012, 05:21 PM

nhawk

03-21-2012, 06:02 PM

Would be quite handy if the prefix for the thread could be pulled from one of the form's answers.
I will download and play around with the mod, thanks.

edit: could you add the vbeditor as an input option for the answers?

Other than bug fixes, there will be no further updates to this mod for vB 3.8.x. I suggest updating to vB 4.1.x.

croft

03-27-2012, 10:17 AM

Other than bug fixes, there will be no further updates to this mod for vB 3.8.x. I suggest updating to vB 4.1.x.

How about information only :)
How do i get the unregistered usergroup to use this to apply to join a clan ?
I have one forum where the request's will be posted and i have given unregistered users acces to post in the forum. But when they submit the application no post is made ?

nhawk

03-27-2012, 10:56 AM

How about information only :)
How do i get the unregistered usergroup to use this to apply to join a clan ?
I have one forum where the request's will be posted and i have given unregistered users acces to post in the forum. But when they submit the application no post is made ?

IF the unregistered user does not have access to post in the thread/forum the application is going to, the applications are ending up as moderated and must be approved to be visible.

To get around this, set the Poster ID in the application position settings to a user that has permission to post in that thread/forum. Also set 'Require Approval' to 'No' and 'Report in New Thread' to 'Yes'.

frenetika

04-16-2012, 05:56 AM

Hopefully someone can help me out, i can not get the "applicaton form" button to look normal.... any ideas?

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2012/04/27.jpg

nhawk

04-16-2012, 10:12 AM

Hopefully someone can help me out, i can not get the "applicaton form" button to look normal.... any ideas?

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2012/04/27.jpg

I've never seen that in the 3.x version.

Does it appear that way using the default vB templates?

And is that after it's been selected with the cursor still hovering on it?

frenetika

04-16-2012, 11:19 AM

no if i use the default theme it looks fine, when i use green fox it looks like the picture. and its the same images hovering or not over it.

nhawk

04-16-2012, 08:38 PM

no if i use the default theme it looks fine, when i use green fox it looks like the picture. and its the same images hovering or not over it.

That is a good indication that there is something wrong with your style.

I can not help with styles that are not properly coded to work the same as the vB default style.

frenetika

04-16-2012, 09:24 PM

no problem at all nhawk, i loaded a different style and it worked great with that one, for some odd reason it doesnt like greenfox... o well, thanks for the great add-on

TravisWPaquin

10-19-2012, 10:45 PM

How do I edit group and application type? All I see is the settings in VBulletin options.

nhawk

10-19-2012, 10:52 PM

How do I edit group and application type? All I see is the settings in VBulletin options.

The Application Forms menu is in the left menu in ACP. Usually about 4 or 5 items from the top.

Hamma

04-03-2013, 01:54 AM

Is there a way to customize the output to the thread? I'd like it to be formatted better.

The three features you ask about are built in. There's no add-on needed.

I don't see this promote option anywhere where is it located?

nhawk

04-03-2013, 09:48 AM

Is there a way to customize the output to the thread? I'd like it to be formatted better.

I don't see this promote option anywhere where is it located?

The only way to customize the output is to edit the php source.

The quote you did of me was in reference the unlimited features of this mod..
Features
- Unlimited Application Types*
- Unlimited Application Positions*
- Unlimited Questions*

Promotions were handled by the Poll & Promote paid add-on for AAF and is no longer available for the 3.x version.

Hamma

04-03-2013, 12:57 PM

It's not available anywhere at all for 3.x?

nhawk

04-03-2013, 01:43 PM

It's not available anywhere at all for 3.x?

The Poll & Promote add-on is no longer available for the 3.x version of Advanced Application Forms.

ShadowX

10-15-2014, 05:50 AM

Would it be ok when you have time to make one for 3.8.8? I really like this mod/add on but i got version 3.8.8 now. Thanks for a great mod. Have a good one :)

nhawk

10-15-2014, 09:19 AM

This should work with 3.8.8 without a problem.

ShawneyJ

10-15-2014, 09:59 AM

This should work with 3.8.8 without a problem.

thanks mate. this is installed on chatrevenge's site and works like a charm.

dont forget to mark as installed chatrevenge ;)

AFMichael

12-23-2014, 05:18 PM

nhawk

12-23-2014, 05:33 PM

Has anyone run into a 403 error when trying to edit or add application types? I have no issues editing any other part of this addon's settings. I am running vB 3.8.8 and this is the only addon that I have installed.

A 403 error is from your server. It is basically telling you the server is refusing to do what you asked it to do (forbidden or no permission).

Does this happen every time you try to edit an application?

Exactly when in the process of creating or editing are you getting the error?

Are there any more specific errors in your server error log?

m7sen

12-24-2014, 10:33 AM

hello

can you please upgrade to be like vb4 version ??

nhawk

12-24-2014, 10:40 AM

hello

can you please upgrade to be like vb4 version ??

Sorry, no.

For all intents and purposes vB3 is EOL and all development stopped a year or two ago.