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 bob12

what does this mod do anyways

It allows your users to submit an application for staff positions or whatever other positions you want.

Originally Posted by bob12

how can i take a look at people applications on this hack

In the vBulletin Options, it allows the application, upon submission, to create a new thread and/or be emailed to the email address(es) that you specify

[bob12]

Hey i have a question to ask, how can i approve my member applications on my board with the staff application hack

and how do i get to here on my board https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/attac...9&d=1246059636

[Dan!]

I like this, but its a shame I cant pick which applications are open..

Maybe, if you made it so the tick box could have an input field or maybe have it so that I can put the placments that are open in a box on admincp and they go towards the applications page as a select button like they are atm

i might use it or edit it to my prefference, but I strongly recommend you edit it so that we can add our own job app placments.

downloaded.

[sebaldus]

Installed.
Thanks a lot for a great mod.

Love it.
Regards from Sebaldus...:up:

[HMBeaty]

Originally Posted by Dan!

I like this, but its a shame I cant pick which applications are open..

Maybe, if you made it so the tick box could have an input field or maybe have it so that I can put the placments that are open in a box on admincp and they go towards the applications page as a select button like they are atm

i might use it or edit it to my prefference, but I strongly recommend you edit it so that we can add our own job app placments.

downloaded.

All that is is a quick template edit to change what positions you want users to apply for

[TimberFloorAu]

I am still watching this

I do have some questions:

Incidentally havent downloaded as yet.

We are about to allow users to run their own forums. A kind of personal forum arena.

I am right in thinking we could use this application to allow members to come forward and propose their new forum idea ?

So... that being the case.

In the application admincp, i notice the application is set to apply for mod/supermod/admin I think.

If we created a new usergroup, called say : Manager

How could we integrate this application, so that we could accomodate our members applications, is it as simple as setting a usergroup switch, so that upon success, they are automatically added to that usergroup?

[TimberFloorAu]

And can this be tweaked ?

In terms of:

1. I would like to start a forum called XYZ
2. Description Textarea

etc etc

[HMBeaty]

Originally Posted by TimberFloorAu

If we created a new usergroup, called say : Manager

How could we integrate this application, so that we could accomodate our members applications, is it as simple as setting a usergroup switch, so that upon success, they are automatically added to that usergroup?

That would just be a simple phrase edit and a couple template edits to change the positions that you want users to apply for.

Originally Posted by TimberFloorAu

And can this be tweaked ?

In terms of:

1. I would like to start a forum called XYZ
2. Description Textarea

etc etc

Not sure what you mean as far as this

[RK1gaming]

Originally Posted by HMBeaty

That would just be a simple phrase edit and a couple template edits to change the positions that you want users to apply for.

So if I wanted to add Web Team or Graphics Team how about would I go about this and is this something in the future you will be adding to the mod


I like your layout of the application and the email and post it makes ... looks real formal and contains the information any admin would need to follow up on ...

Good Job

[HMBeaty]

Originally Posted by RK1gaming

So if I wanted to add Web Team or Graphics Team how about would I go about this and is this something in the future you will be adding to the mod


I like your layout of the application and the email and post it makes ... looks real formal and contains the information any admin would need to follow up on ...

Good Job

To change the positions on the application, you would find (x2) in the template staff_app

<if condition="$vboptions['usml_postitionapplying_mod_onoff'] == '1'">
		<input type="radio" name="position_applying" value="Moderator" />$vbphrase[usml_staffapp_mod]<br />
</if>
<if condition="$vboptions['usml_postitionapplying_smod_onoff'] == '1'">
		<input type="radio" name="position_applying" value="Super Moderator" />$vbphrase[usml_staffapp_smod]<br />
</if>
<if condition="$vboptions['usml_postitionapplying_admin_onoff'] == '1'">
		<input type="radio" name="position_applying" value="Administrator" />$vbphrase[usml_staffapp_admin]
</if>

and change the value="" and also the $vbphrase[]. Or, if you don't want to edit the phrase, you could just hardcode the positions into it.

And if you want to edit the vBulletin Options to reflect your changes, you COULD enable debug mode, and edit your settings or any changes you wish to make there, which would be much easier. To enable debug mode, enter this in the config.php file:

PHP Code:

$config['Misc']['debug'] = true;