Calendar Enhancements - Farcaster's Event Attendance

A BETA version 2.0 is now available in the 3.7 modification area.

This hack will allow your users to RSVP "Yes," "No," or "Maybe," for events posted on your forum calendar. You can configure which calendars RSVP should be enabled or excluded from, and on each event you can also specify whether this is an RSVP event. Unlike the old Event Attendance script, this hack will work on all types of events whether they are single day, ranged or recurring.

For ranged and recurring events, members are able to RSVP for a single day of the event. So, if the recurring event occurs every Monday, your members can RSVP separately for each recurrence. For ranged events that span more than one day, members can sign up for individual days of the event. Thus, if the event had a duration of 5 days, a member could signup for only one or two of the days, if he chose.

This hack is known to work with 3.6.x, and may work with 3.5.x, but no support is offered for this version at this time.

vB Event Forums Users:
You will need to install an additional module: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=133970


Upgrade Instructions:
- 1 xml upload

1. Use the Product Manager to import the product file product-rah_calendar_rsvp_1_2_2.xml. Be sure to ALLOW OVERWRITE.

Installation Instructions
- 1 XML upload
- 1 template modification

1. Use the Product Manager to import the product file product-rah_calendar_rsvp_1_2_2.xml
2. Use the Style Manager to find and edit your calendar_showeventsbit:

Near the bottom of the calendar_showeventsbit, find:

     </form>

Below that add:

     $rsvp_form

That?s it. You should now configure any changes to the default options you like. If you previously used Event Attendance 2.0 by Arpy, you should disable it or uninstall it.

If you want to change any of the wording or need to enter translations, this hack uses the following phrases:

Calendar Phrases:
calendar_rsvp_allow
calendar_rsvp_attendquestion
calendar_rsvp_changelater
calendar_rsvp_maxlength
calendar_rsvp_maychange
calendar_rsvp_yoursvp
calendar_rsvpd
-- Added on 11/30/06:
calendar_rsvp_guest
calendar_rsvp_guest_limit
calendar_rsvp_guests_prompt
calendar_rsvp_max_guests
-- Added on 2/20/07
calendar_rsvp_changeby
calendar_rsvp_maychangeby
calendar_rsvp_closed
calendar_rsvp_expires

Standard Phrases:
yes
no
maybe
submit
comment
-- added on 2/20/07
minutes
seconds

Extra Instructions for 3.5.x Users:
This hack MAY work with 3.5.x, but you will need to add the standard global phrase "Comment"

Screenshots Attached.

If you use this hack, please be sure to click "Install" so that you can receive notifications of any updates.

Revision Log:
1.0.0 - 10/14/06 - Initial Release

1.0.1 - 10/19/06 - Maintenance Release.

• Updated to handle getting a link without the "day" parameter.
• Fixed timezone bug.
• Updated calendar_rsvp_yoursvp phrase to include date.
• Updated calendar_rsvp_attendquestion phrase to include date.
• Updated calendar_rsvp_form for changed phrases.

1.1.0 - 11/30/06 - Minor Revision

• Added ability for members to register guests in their RSVP. The guest system can be completely disabled, and is also configurable by event to limit the number of guests each member can bring.
• RSVPs are now time stamped. The date and time of the RSVP can be displayed on the RSVP form if desired from a setting in the admincp.
  RSVPs can now be sorted by the date the user signed up or by member name.
• The hack is now configured to work with the "Check Version" option for products in vBulletin.

1.1.1 - 12/15/06 - Maintenance Release.

• Fixed uninstallation code. The hack can now be uninstalled without error and will correctly remove all fields and tables added by this hack.

1.1.2 - 12/21/06 - Maintenance Release.

• Corrected install code to handle fields left behind by installations prior to version 1.1.1. You only need to install this update if you were recieving database errors when attempting to install the product.

1.2.0 - 02/20/07 - Minor Revision [Detailed Notes]

• Feature: Moderators and owners can remove member RSVPs from events.
• Feature: RSVP Expiration System added.
• Bug Fix: Changing the date or recurring options of an event now removes all RSVPs.

1.2.1 - 05/09/07 - Maintenance Release

• Bug Fix: Fixed problem with event description being truncated if it ended in the letter "n"
• Bug Fix: Fixed summary when multiple events on the same day are shown so that it no longer cumulatively adds the guests and member counts to the next event.

1.2.2 - 05/03/08 - Maintenance Release

• Added Security Token to be compatible with vBulletin 3.6.10 and 3.7.0.

This hack is provided completely free of charge. However, if you use this hack and are so moved, you may make a donation via PayPal:

[Farcaster]

Unfortunately, I don't have a 3.5.x test board any more, so I can only test it with version 3.6.4 at the moment. It sounds like this problem may be specific to a 3.5 installation of vBulletin. Is anyone else having this problem that is using 3.6?

[evotion]

I would also be interested in a Paid RSVP whereby members who wish to be part of an event first have to pay a specified amount at Paypal to gain entry.

Am willing to pay for this too. If there is a chance of this then let me know.

[midirtrider]

I just tried to install this hack and nothing happened..

I uploaded the XML file and edited the template..

I went to my calender to see if it was working and nothing.. can someone please help..

www.MIdirtriders.com is the website I am trying to get this to work on.. thanks in advance!

[MINIgolfer1]

I've clicked on install and this is a great mod. I love it.

Probably the only thing that I would like to see is that it displays the date that a person RSVP's. I've seen this mentioned earlier as well. Would also be cool to be able to set a deadline for when someone can RSVP.

I run a golf association, and have cutoff dates on when I can't accept any more entries into the tournaments. Having the 2 above features would give me everything needed.

I used to use the old "Roll Call" hack on my older system, but this one blows that way completely.

Great work!

[Farcaster]

Originally Posted by MINIgolfer1

Probably the only thing that I would like to see is that it displays the date that a person RSVP's. I've seen this mentioned earlier as well. Would also be cool to be able to set a deadline for when someone can RSVP.

There is an option to show the date and time that the user RSVP'd. Go into the options for "Farcaster's Event Attendance" and look for "Show RSVP Date?"

I am planning on implementing a feature to limit RSVPs to a certain time before the event. Look for it in a future revision. In fact, I plan to start work on a new revision soon.

[Farcaster]

Originally Posted by midirtrider

I went to my calender to see if it was working and nothing.. can someone please help..

Have you tried creating a new event for a future date? If so, do you get the RSVP check box option? Does it then show the RSVP box?

[MINIgolfer1]

Originally Posted by Farcaster

There is an option to show the date and time that the user RSVP'd. Go into the options for "Farcaster's Event Attendance" and look for "Show RSVP Date?"

Oops, missed that. Sorry. This kicks some royal butt. This is exactly what I have been looking for.

Farcaster - YOU ROCK!!!!!!!

[nymyth]

How do i make it so there is no "NO" or "MAYBE" option.....i only need YES??

anyway only ADMINS or MODS can see the full list of attendees.......members can only see themselves?

Peace

[nymyth]

also, is there anyway to generate a report with usernames first name for like a guestlist feature?? THIS WOULD BE GREAT

Peace

[fishhub]

Originally Posted by Farcaster

Unfortunately, I don't have a 3.5.x test board any more, so I can only test it with version 3.6.4 at the moment. It sounds like this problem may be specific to a 3.5 installation of vBulletin. Is anyone else having this problem that is using 3.6?