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

DO NOT remove the copyright!

If you would like to remove the copyright, or you have seen a website who you believe has illegally removed the copyright, please email webmaster@usmilitarylife.com

[HMBeaty]

Double check to make sure you have entered the correct number for your forum id (for example: yoursite.com/forumdisplay.php?f=36; 36 being your forum id (the ONLY thing you enter in that field is 36))

You may PM me AdminCP access if you need to

[TheInsaneManiac]

Does this have multiple staff apps? I would like to have a separate application for Admins and Mods, so when the topic is posted the title could be [Mod] or [Admin].

[cbiweb]

Originally Posted by HMBeaty

Double check to make sure you have entered the correct number for your forum id (for example: yoursite.com/forumdisplay.php?f=36; 36 being your forum id (the ONLY thing you enter in that field is 36))

You may PM me AdminCP access if you need to

Yes, everything was double-checked before I asked for help. But this is on a test board with a number of other add-ons I am trying. I installed your staff app on my live board to see what happens, and it works fine. So all I need to do is find out which of the other add-ons may be interfering, and make sure it's resolved before installing it on the live board.

When I find out, I will post back here in case anyone else runs into the same issue.

[HMBeaty]

Originally Posted by TheInsaneManiac

Does this have multiple staff apps? I would like to have a separate application for Admins and Mods, so when the topic is posted the title could be [Mod] or [Admin].

No, this is one single application

[DiverTree]

Originally Posted by masterwebguy

Threads are being posted but they show up as "moderated" they require approval...

Is there any way to have them posted without this problem?

Thanks in advance

Originally Posted by HMBeaty

That is not a feature in this modification. You need to check the permissions you have set for that forum/usergroup that the application is being posted in.

im having the same issue, and its a pain in the butt. when a user submits the application, i have it set to post a thread in a private moderators only forum. the thread is posted, but its put into a moderation queue. i cant give users access to the forum. is there no way to work around this so that the thread needs no moderation?

[Poppet]

What a cracking (excellent) mod this is, well done. It works really well.

[creative-friend]

Thanks Alot For This Mate....

[TheInsaneManiac]

Originally Posted by HMBeaty

No, this is one single application

Shame. I'll tag this for now until multiple apps are available.

[Farman]

I've installed the mod, but got 1 problem. I also want to recruit members for GFX Team, so is there any way I can add another field for GFX Team?

Thank you

[maddoghalo1]

Is there a way so we can use the staff application in a wider type of a way. I run a gaming community and I would like to use this as well for people to apply for administration on different game servers and stuff instead of just Mod, super mod, and admin.