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

[sargatanas]

is there other way to customize it? like other staff application name? warez crew, graphics crew.. etc.

[HMBeaty]

Your sites name will appear in it, not "U.S. Military Life" if thats what you mean

[guru1221]

When member click on send Application getting this error.
Fatal error: Call to undefined function build_forum_counters() in /home125b/sub008/sc69718-HGAF/www/index.html/staffapp.php on line 440

[HMBeaty]

Originally Posted by guru1221

When member click on send Application getting this error.
Fatal error: Call to undefined function build_forum_counters() in /home125b/sub008/sc69718-HGAF/www/index.html/staffapp.php on line 440

Sorry. I'm unable to duplicate this error. Do you have a forum selected for the form to be posted in? Does it get posted there? Does the member see the thank you page after submitting, or does it just show that error?

Is anyone else getting this error?

[guru1221]

Originally Posted by Redlinemotorsports

Sorry. I'm unable to duplicate this error. Do you have a forum selected for the form to be posted in? Does it get posted there? Does the member see the thank you page after submitting, or does it just show that error?

Is anyone else getting this error?

no forum selected at all. no thank you page or anything just show error.

[HMBeaty]

Originally Posted by guru1221

no forum selected at all. no thank you page or anything just show error.

Do yoy have the "Create a thread" setting set to "Yes"?

[guru1221]

Originally Posted by Redlinemotorsports

Sorry. I'm unable to duplicate this error. Do you have a forum selected for the form to be posted in? Does it get posted there? Does the member see the thank you page after submitting, or does it just show that error?

Is anyone else getting this error?

Originally Posted by Redlinemotorsports

Do yoy have the "Create a thread" setting set to "Yes"?

"yes" yes it's set yes.

[HMBeaty]

Set it to "No". Do you still get the error?

[guru1221]

Originally Posted by Redlinemotorsports

Set it to "No". Do you still get the error?

set it no and working fine. thanks great hack.:up:

[HMBeaty]

Thank you