Miscellaneous Hacks - [3.8.x] Staff Application

Staff Application Version 1.3.1 by HMBeaty
(aka Redlinemotorsports/Redline)

Requirements
vBulletin 3.8.x

Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial BETA version released.

1.1.0
- Fixed problem when user would submit information, with information missing, it would make the fields blank again.
- Updated "Birthday" fields to look a bit neater (Hope you like this way better)

1.2.0
- Added "Who's Online" locations
- Added "Usergroup Settings" to deny/allow usergroups to use the application (AdminCP > vBulletin Options)
- Added "Post Count Settings" to deny/allow users based on post count (AdminCP > vBulletin Options)
- Added IP address and Host of applicant to the sent email
- Made the email easier to read
- Added an option to apply for "Administrator"
- Added the ability to turn on/off applications for Moderator / Super Moderator / Administrator (AdminCP > vBulletin Options)
- More fields added to the application
- Ability to create a new thread in the forum of your choice when a new application has been submitted (AdminCP > vBulletin Options)
- Option to turn on/off creating a new thread (AdminCP > vBulletin Options)
- Users "Username" Automatically added in (not editable by the user)
- Users "E-Mail" Automatically added in (editable by the user)
- Added the option to change the Location fields from "City, State" to "Region, Country" (AdminCP > vBulletin Options)
- Added error page for when "Accept New Applications" is set to "No"

1.3.0
- Completely XHTML 1.0 Valid
- Changed from "Moderator Application" to "Staff Application"
- Fixed bug in one of the radio buttons on the application
- Fixed incorrect setting for one of the AdminCP vBulletin Options
- Added error page for users who do not have enough posts to apply
- Fixed version checking error
- Changed the format for the phone number so if "City, State" is selected, it appears as "(123) 456-7890". However, if "Region, Country" is selected, it will still appear as a regular text area (e.g: 1234567890)
- Cleaned up the thread/email a little bit more (Changed the user's name so it's on one line (e.g:"User's Name: John Doe"))
- Application welcome message is now editable via vBulletin Options

1.3.1
- Bug fix: Typo (anough changed to enough)
- Bug fix: User's Name showed twice in email instead of Username

Features
- Sends an E-Mail to the E-Mail addresses you specify via the vBulletin Options in your AdminCP.
- Option to turn on/off submission of new applications via the vBulletin Options in your AdminCP.
- Not viewable by guests.
- All fields are required except for "Enter any additional information".
- If the member has selected "No" to "Do you moderate on other forums?", the fields "What other forum(s) do you moderate?" and "How long have you been moderating other forums?" are NOT required.
- Member must submit an E-Mail address and/or Phone Number (Only one of the two is required) for their contact information.
- And much more...

Installation
- Instructions included in readme.htm

Upgrading
- Instructions included in readme.htm

DO NOT remove the copyright!

If you would like to remove the copyright, or you have seen a website who you believe has illegally removed the copyright, please email webmaster@usmilitarylife.com

[HMBeaty]

Originally Posted by crouzmind

i have installed and every thing is fine but when someone try to submit application and put the all data and click on send button i see the success full message but no THREAD are created in the define forum and also i dont got any email from this type . any body tell me about this .

Make sure Create a thread is set to yes and that you have the correct forum ID entered in your field. For example if your forum ID looks like http://www.yoursite.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=1 you would enter the number 1 in that field. Same thing with the email, make sure you have the correct email address entered and check your spam folder

[masterwebguy]

Threads are being posted but they show up as "moderated" they require approval...

Is there any way to have them posted without this problem?

Thanks in advance

[HMBeaty]

Originally Posted by masterwebguy

Threads are being posted but they show up as "moderated" they require approval...

Is there any way to have them posted without this problem?

Thanks in advance

That is not a feature in this modification. You need to check the permissions you have set for that forum/usergroup that the application is being posted in.

[M3xital]

Hi Red!

I'm using this great mod on my board, I just have one small issue.
I have vBadvanced, people can open Application form from homepage, the problem is that when the form is submitted the thread created on the forum has a bad hyperlink.
I can see the new thread but the link is wrong:
I have this

http://www.m3xital.com/search.php?do=getnew

instead of this

http://www.m3xital.com/forum/search.php?do=getnew

If you open application outside (vBadvanced) it works just fine.

[HMBeaty]

Originally Posted by M3xital

Hi Red!

I'm using this great mod on my board, I just have one small issue.
I have vBadvanced, people can open Application form from homepage, the problem is that when the form is submitted the thread created on the forum has a bad hyperlink.
I can see the new thread but the link is wrong:
I have this

http://www.m3xital.com/search.php?do=getnew

instead of this

http://www.m3xital.com/forum/search.php?do=getnew

If you open application outside (vBadvanced) it works just fine.

Sorry, but this is an issue with vbadvanced. You may have to add something here to fix this...

AdminCP > vBa CMPS > Default Settings > Global vBadvanced Settings

[desi-boy]

i can add more options ( Position applying for? ) i mean there is alrdy Super Moderator , moderator and admin

can i add co-admin, advisor or other

sorry i got my answrrrr thnxxxx for gr8 modddddd

[jervin32189]

Is there a way that you can add it to where each thread created comes from a specific userid? I have an account reserved for automated posts and would like to use it for this as well. Thanks!

[HMBeaty]

Originally Posted by jervin32189

Is there a way that you can add it to where each thread created comes from a specific userid? I have an account reserved for automated posts and would like to use it for this as well. Thanks!

I'll look at adding that to a later version.

For all users waiting on 1.4.0, I will actually be changing that to 2.0.0. The staff application has been almost completely rewritten with loads of new features. Just working out the kinks

[betts02]

hello mate i was wondering if you could help a noob ?
i have just got used to v bulletin and installing mods.
can you please tell me if this will work

How did you hear about NGG:
" . $vbulletin->GPC['why_help'] . "

or do i have to do

How did you hear about NGG:
" . $vbulletin->GPC['how_hear'] . "

and same for everything.

can i get away with just changing the Q&As to my own without changing anything else.

will any other files need changing.

[HMBeaty]

Originally Posted by betts02

hello mate i was wondering if you could help a noob ?
i have just got used to v bulletin and installing mods.
can you please tell me if this will work

How did you hear about NGG:
" . $vbulletin->GPC['why_help'] . "

or do i have to do

How did you hear about NGG:
" . $vbulletin->GPC['how_hear'] . "

and same for everything.

can i get away with just changing the Q&As to my own without changing anything else.

will any other files need changing.

If it'll work for what? What are you trying to do? If you're just trying to edit the questions, you don't need to edit the " . $vbulletin->GPC['why_help'] . ". You just need to edit the How did you hear about NGG