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:

[SamirDarji]

I realize that no one may know the answer to this question, but I'll ask it anyways.

I've followed and used the event attendance hack since it's inception. It was originally coded by Kentaurus, updated by arpy, and then finally updated by Farcaster. Arpy's version kept Kentaurus's database structure, so it was backwards compatible. Does Farcaster's version keep arpy and Kentaurus's database structure?

[SamirDarji]

Looking at the install php for Farcasters and at the original code for Kentaurus's version, the db structures are completely different.

Kent's added to the existing event table. Farcasters creates a new table called eventattendance.

Kent's seemed like it simply added a variable to the event listing indicating the user name/id and the attendance setting. Farcaster's has a field for the eventid to match with an event as well as more fields for the comment, response, and userid.

Arpy's version used the same db structure as Kent's. If Farcaster's version found Arpy's installed, it would migrate the rsvps to the new db format.

I think I'll need to upgrade to 3.5rc2 and then upgrade to 3.8.3 and install Farcasters. I wonder if uninstalling Farcasters and then installing Arpy's on 3.8.3 and then re-installing Farcaster's would work to fool Farcaster's into doing the db transition? Only one thing to do...try it.

[SamirDarji]

For some reason, Farcaster's install won't recognize Arpy's plugin when installed on 3.8.3. I guess I'll have to make a customized version of Farcaster's install to migrate the data.

[SamirDarji]

Made a custom install where I just removed the check for Arpy's version and it just migrates the db anyways.

Now, I'm trying to find a way to replace the radio buttons and submit box with a simple link. I don't need all the extra features of this plugin, so I'm trying to bring it back to the way Arpy's plugin worked, except this one integrates with event forums.

Anyone know how to change the forms submission into a link?

[VTXCafe.com]

I had problems so I reinstalled, it's working now except...

The Administration group can't see it! I thought it was still broke and then saw a member saying he did the RSVP...made a new account and there it is. Sign in as me and I can't see it....heck even guest can see it.

Anyone know why a certian usergroup cannot see the RSVP form?


ON EDIT: It seems that I amd the only one who can't see it. I made a test screen name and saw it fine, removed me from admin and still couldn't see the RSVP forum.

Help!! lol

[Verionia]

Works on 3.83?

[Elenna]

I believe this was fixed in a previous version of this, but I'm having an issue where a member in a European time zone is being placed on a different RSVP listing than others, as if the event he is RSVPing is on a different day (based on his time zone).

Does anyone remember how that was fixed, previously?

[SamirDarji]

Originally Posted by VTXCafe.com

ON EDIT: It seems that I amd the only one who can't see it. I made a test screen name and saw it fine, removed me from admin and still couldn't see the RSVP forum.

Help!! lol

Sounds like something funny going on with just that memberid. I'm trying to remember if you can choose which usergroups can use rsvp...been a while since I've touched my sandbox site.

[SamirDarji]

Originally Posted by Verionia

Works on 3.83?

Yes, this will work in 3.8.3. You may find a bug in a certain situation, but everything I've tried has worked.

[SamirDarji]

Anyone have any problems when upgrading to Patch Level 1 on 3.8.4?