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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[KenD]

Great mod. Have been looking for something like this for a while. Thanks **Installed** and nominated

[Bobby Blaze]

Originally Posted by Redlinemotorsports

Could you post a screenshot please? Not sure I quite understand

As you can see it has the persons real name twice instead of their forum ID. So I have no way of knowing which member sent in the application.

[HMBeaty]

Originally Posted by Bobby Blaze

As you can see it has the persons real name twice instead of their forum ID. So I have no way of knowing which member sent in the application.

Ok, refer back to this post

[mikeo9043]

Alright I'll work on some edits later, thanks!

[HMBeaty]

I'll be uploading 1.3.1 later today or tomorrow with a few bug fixes

[HMBeaty]

Updated to 1.3.1 (Bug fix)

[bigmonay2k]

Originally Posted by Tilly

Installed, not sure if I will actually use it or not, I only make moderators on who I trust, I dont want members getting their panties in a bunch because they are rejected

Cool nuff though

true indeed, if you have a big board can't just trust anyone..
nice hack thought

[tafreeh]

great mod.... just a quick question before i try it out...

can we edit/add/remove a question by our choice......?

[HMBeaty]

Currently you have to edit the php file and the template to edit/add/remove questions

[SVTCobraLTD]

Without reading 11 pages of postings, is this working on 3.6.x?