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

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[ShawneyJ]

Originally Posted by Redlinemotorsports

Get with me on Instant Messenger

i checked 10 mins ago but you were not online lol. thx

[HMBeaty]

I'm almost always online. PM or post your IM contact info and I'll help you out

[ShawneyJ]

Originally Posted by Redlinemotorsports

I'm almost always online. PM or post your IM contact info and I'll help you out

i have you as a contact lol, but yep will pm. thanks.

EDIT: sweet job, Welcome Message was a great addon to this mod, thanks

[TimberFloorAu]

Havent downloaded (yet) but wanted to know.
Is there an option for applicant to request moderation of particular forum/forums ?

Also for the applicant to suggest a *new forum* that they could manage/moderate ?

Also what times +/- GMT they are generally available ?

[HMBeaty]

Originally Posted by TimberFloorAu

Havent downloaded (yet) but wanted to know.
Is there an option for applicant to request moderation of particular forum/forums ?

Also for the applicant to suggest a *new forum* that they could manage/moderate ?

No, but I can add this in

Originally Posted by TimberFloorAu

Also what times +/- GMT they are generally available ?

No, but I have

Location
We like to have staff around 24/7

Which does pretty much the same thing

[TimberFloorAu]

Cheers RLMS

Would like to have the "which forum/forums would you like to moderate option" from dropdown selection

and Also

Optional: I would like to suggest
a) forum name
b) forum description
c) I would/wouldnt like to moderate

Ste

[HMBeaty]

Originally Posted by TimberFloorAu

Would like to have the "which forum/forums would you like to moderate option" from dropdown selection

Not sure if this one is possible, but I'll look into it

Originally Posted by TimberFloorAu

Optional: I would like to suggest
a) forum name
b) forum description
c) I would/wouldnt like to moderate

Can you elaborate more on these?

[TimberFloorAu]

Originally Posted by TimberFloorAu

Cheers RLMS

Would like to have the "which forum/forums would you like to moderate option" from dropdown selection


and Also

Optional: I would like to suggest
a) forum name
b) forum description
c) I would/wouldnt like to moderate

Ste

Originally Posted by Redlinemotorsports

Not sure if this one is possible, but I'll look into it

Can you elaborate more on these?

Actually on the application form have the following

Optional: I would like to suggest
a) forum name <textbox>
b) forum description <textarea>
c) I would/wouldnt like to moderate <yes/no radio button>

Ste

[HMBeaty]

Originally Posted by TimberFloorAu

Actually on the application form have the following

Optional: I would like to suggest
a) forum name <textbox>
b) forum description <textarea>
c) I would/wouldnt like to moderate <yes/no radio button>

Ste

Ok, I might add those in

[guru1221]

Thanks Installed.