Automatic Welcome PM

Automatic Welcome PM
This Hack will automatically send welcome PMs to new members.
Message Title and Body are Phrases (Varname welcomepm in Phrasegroups EMail Subject Text and eMail Body Text), so you can have Messages in different languages.
You can also specify which User should appear as Sender in vBulletin Options / User Registration Options).

Details
1 Product XML

Contributions
German Language Pack by [name]Metro Man[/name]

History
1.0.0
Initial Version

1.0.1
Updated for RC1

1.0.2
Added direct links to the Phrases in vBulletion Options / User Registration Options to make it easier to change the Text.

1.0.3
Fixed a slight Problem that caused PMs not being send under certain conditions

1.0.4
Fixed a Bug that caused PMs not being send on upgraded vBulletin installations.

FAQ

1. Q: How to I set/change the sender?
   A: Go to ACP / vBulletin Options / vBulletin Options / User Registration Options.
   On the bottom, you will find an input box for the userid that should appear as the sender.
2. Q: How to I change the message title/body?
   A: Go to ACP / vBulletin Options / vBulletin Options / User Registration Options.
   On the bottom, you will find an input box for the userid that should appear as the sender.
   In the description text for this input box, there are links for changing the text.
3. Q: When I try to install this, I get "Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /includes/functions.php on line xxx".
   What am I doing wrong?
   A: You are trying to import the XML as a Plugin which is wrong. It must be imported as a Product (ACP / Plugin System / Manage Products).
4. Q: Why does this Hack not work?
   A: Although it is possible that you have discovered a new Bug that causes it not to work, it is more likely that you have made an installation/configuration/customization mistake.
   Before asking for support, please check:
   - Did you enter the Userid of the Sender?
   - Does the sender have permission to use PMs?
   - Does Usergroup registered have permission to use PMs?
   - Are you using the original Phrases?

Please only click Install if you actually have installed/are using this Hack, and click Uninstall whan you don't use it any longer!

Important Notice
This Hack is not designed nor necessary for vBulletin 3.6.
Do not install it on vBulletin 3.6 if you don't want to run into problems.
You should uninstall this Hack before upgrading to vBulletin 3.6

[VTXCafe.com]

Sweet! Works like a charm!

[paulfletcher]

It's a great way to welcome the users.

[ElForro]

I've put "1" in UserID, of course... Someone can help me with the phrase? I just can't get it... Can I use BBCode for it? Because i Just put a [ B ]Hello[ /B ] and get that error...
Maybe some problem with the language?

Or give me an example of your phrase with BBCode to try it and see what happens...

Thanks!

PD: Maybe I look a little stupid because I can't install this, but i've installed a lot of plugins and had no problems.. Sorry

[paulfletcher]

This is what I use.

Hi $username and welcome to XYZ Training!

We appreciate you taking the time to register on our site and we hope you enjoy your stay.

If you have any questions, you can ask an administrator or an instructor for assistance.

We hope to see you around.

Sincerely,
XYZ Training Staff

Thanks,
Paul

[ElForro]

Thanks paul! So... I can't use BBCode in the Phrase?

[paulfletcher]

lol. Sorry. I've never tried BB Code. Just thought I would post that information to see if it helped. I think its pretty much the default text. You could try html.

Or give me an example of your phrase with BBCode to try it and see what happens...

Here is some html code that would make the text bold, and add a link / change colors etc... If you wanted to try it out.

<style type="text/css">
<!--
.style1 {color: #FF0000}
.style2 {color: #33FF00}
.style3 {color: #0000FF}
.style4 {color: #FF9900}
.style5 {color: #FFFF00}
-->
</style>
<p>Hello $username,</p>
<p>Welcome to my <a href="http://www.example.com" target="_self">website</a>. I'm going to test <strong>bold</strong>, and <em>Italics</em>. Now I'm going to try some colors...</p>
<p><span class="style1">Red</span>, <span class="style2">Green</span>, <span class="style3">Blue</span>, <span class="style4">Orange</span>, <span class="style5">Yellow</span>. </p>
<p>Thanks,<br>
Admin</p>

Let me know how it goes Sorry I couldn't help more.

Thanks,
Paul

[ElForro]

I've tried HTML but I think that I must allow HTML in Private Messages... and... well, I don't want to...

(Sorry again for all my stupids problems :P)

[Boofo]

Originally Posted by ElForro

Thanks paul! So... I can't use BBCode in the Phrase?

No, but you can use html in the phrases. And bbcode in the message itself.

[Ohiosweetheart]

I've had this hack for about 3 months or so... the % of actual participation from new registrations has increased by at least 60%

I LOVE this hack

[ElForro]

The problem with HTML is this:

I have this phrase:

Hola <a href="http://www.elforro.com.ar">$username</a>
<br />
Gracias por registrarte en ElForro!

And of course, I DON'T want to allow HTML in Private Messages...

So, what is my option if I can't use BBCode in Phrases, and I can use HTML in phrases but I can't use it in Private Messages?

I ask this because i want to use bold, italic and colors in my Welcom PM, but i can't... So? Anny suggestion?

And bbcode in the message itself.

Isn't the "message itself" in the "welcomepm" phrase?