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:

[WATRD]

I am running 3.6.0 at this point.

I don't see anything next to the names. I have admin rights and I set the moderator groups to 5,6,7.

[WATRD]

I just spotted this in the other thread...

"Please note that version 1.0.1 of this hack is NOT compatible with "Farcaster's Event Attendance" version 1.2.0 yet. I am working on updating this hack and I will send out an update when it is ready."

I am running that as well...

[Farcaster]

That's it there. If you are using the Event Forums integration hack, you need to wait to use version 1.2.0 until a new version of the integration hack is released -- which I hope to have done very soon. In your case, you also need to add a global phrase called "hours" with the word "Hours" in it. That will take care of the form display issue. In version 3.6.4, this phrase definitely already exists.

[jgommel]

I'm not entirely sure if this is the right place for this, but I was sitting here thinking of possible future add-ons or enhancements to the Farcaster series...

Possible USERCP add-on?

You know how newly subscribed Threads or Forums display under the USERCP, or if your using an add-on like vS Invites, the "Issue New Invite" displays at the top? Wouldn't it be cool if after a user RSVP's an event or two etc... all the "Yes" and "Maybe" RSVP'd events show under the USERCP? Specific columns I envision (not necessarily in this order) are: The event (linked to calendar/event), Date of event, Days until event, Guests, Status (Yes or Maybe only).

You could also separate the statuses by putting the "Yes" and "Maybe" in their own section, one above the other.

Now this may be pushing it, but?. you could also put a "Change Status" button at the end of each row, or use the check box option and a drop down list at the bottom with "Yes, Maybe and No". If a user changes their status to "No", the event is removed from the USERCP. I can think of multiple options for changing the status, but you get the idea.

Basically the user would be able to manage all their RSPV?d events in one area (or they can go thru each calendar event and manage them individually).

Edited: After re-reading my post, I decided that it actually would make sense to add the RSVP'd events a user might have said "No" to as well. This way if the user does change their mind and decide that they can attend a particular event, they could change their status. So now you would see 3 seperate sections, one on top of another (Yes, Maybe, No).

You?re thoughts?

[Farcaster]

That's a pretty good idea, jgommel, and not very hard to do with the current architecture. I will see if I can get that in the next revision.

[ricker]

Thanks Farcaster - YOU ROCK!! I sent a donation your way. Everyone else should too!

[jgommel]

Originally Posted by Farcaster

That's a pretty good idea, jgommel, and not very hard to do with the current architecture. I will see if I can get that in the next revision.

Thanks! My paintball team LOVES the Farcaster and calendar mods in general - we schedule events and practices way into the future, so I started thinking of ways to make event management easier on the team and anyone else that signs up for an event. I have other ideas brewing as well -- I can definitely keep you busy .

[WATRD]

Originally Posted by Farcaster

That's it there. If you are using the Event Forums integration hack, you need to wait to use version 1.2.0 until a new version of the integration hack is released -- which I hope to have done very soon. In your case, you also need to add a global phrase called "hours" with the word "Hours" in it. That will take care of the form display issue. In version 3.6.4, this phrase definitely already exists.

I was afraid you were going to say that... any idea on a time frame? This version contains some features I have been looking for.

"Hours" has been successfully added

[Farcaster]

Originally Posted by WATRD

I was afraid you were going to say that... any idea on a time frame? This version contains some features I have been looking for.

"Hours" has been successfully added

Does now work for you?

The Event Forums Add-On has been updated to work with version 1.2.0. Enjoy!

[WATRD]

Originally Posted by Farcaster

Does now work for you?

The Event Forums Add-On has been updated to work with version 1.2.0. Enjoy!

Working GREAT! As always, you are an asset to the VB world!

Thanks again!