Contact us Thread
 

This is my first Mod, so please go easy on me. :)

Information:
The idea for the mod came from various requests on the mod request section. I also liked the idea. So went through the process and compiled the codes that does the job. I am new to vB, and so not very familiar with the codes. So it is very simple and no option Mod. You have to manually change the ForumID in the plugin section. In future I hope to add a option in ACP so it becomes easier. For now, just Enjoy!

Update:
First major update is here. Now you can manage the forum ID from the ACP and can on or off the hack. And another update made. Now able to send the form as a PM. You can control the username from ACP and can use either Thread or PM or Both or None. :D

I was busy with my forum recently, so could not provide the Update sooner. But I think I can be spared. New features see a reply mail being sent to the mail sender and instead of username in the PM, it uses User ID for flexibility. But doing this, I lost the multiple PM send option. I think I need to work on that a bit. But for now here goes the latest development.

Features:

• Submits the Contact us form as a Thread in a forum you specify. The body part of the thread is the exact message that you get in the mail.
• Option in ACP to control forum id and hack on/off.
• Option to PM the Form.
• Sent a Email confirmation to sender.

Projected Addition: (future update)


Install instruction:
==> Import XML file (as product): AdminCP > Plugins & Products > Manage Products > [Add/Import Product]
==> Go to: AdminCP > vBulletin Options > vBulletin Options > Contact Us Thread Option and Change the options to your preference.

Upgrade:
==> Simply uninstall the product and reinstall. Uninstall is must, since there are some changes in Phrases.

Current Version:
1.2.0

Change Log:
1.0.0 - Initial Release.
1.1.0 - ACP integration.
1.1.2 - PM the Form to a staff. (then where is 1.1.1??? Simple. I don't like Nelson, 111 :D)
1.2.0 - Reply mail to sender.

Due to my work load, I could not check this version to the end limit. So minor bugs might pop up. I would like to see feedback so I can correct them.

If you want to send the mail in HTML format, then you can use my other Mod as well, HTML Emails

If you like this hack please click INSTALL.

First installed.

It would be good if you could provide a screen shot
and in the description it does not really say what this mod does

I can kind of understand what it does but I was thinking that you would create a bit more interest for this mod if you could see it and explain it better

I am thinking of installing it but I need to see more

Thanks

basically when visitor contact you via the contact us page, instead of sending mail to your e-mail this mod will only send to a forum.

example: category name: oursite
your forums in the category: help, chat, ect

put the id of which forum you want the thread starting at ( help, chat forum )

get the forum id from Forums & Moderators - forum manager click on a forum it will show you the id.

thanks

Thanks Q-v-n-s-Q. I was about te give the same reply. Really appriciate your post. :)

Now, for some strange reason, I cannot visit my own Forum. The forum is up, everyone in the world can visit. But I can not, may be to my ISP problem. I am looking into it. So, strangely, this Mod is not yet installed on my server. So, can't provide the screen shot just now. Hope to add that very soon though.

BTW, there is no screenshot needed, I guess. :D This just creates a thread in a specific forum. So there you go.

Shishir

avoid guest and member to view your page:

Forums & Moderators - Forum Permissions this will be better, because you don't want other peoples to see the ip address.

hey shishir, can it be something like sending a PM to a userid instead ??

Thanks

Works well .. thanks Shishir

Clicked install.

I guess its very much possible. Let me work on that and let you all update soon. :D Thanks for the idea.

@Internetcafe, Thanks for the comment.

Shishir.

very nice updated :) just waiting for the pm addon, thanks