Major Additions - Innovative Ranks System

Innovative Ranks System

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For Version 3.6.8, Please use this link --> Click Here


This is a Ranks System designed for VBulletin 3.6.8 & compatible w/ 3.7.x & 3.8.x so it may work for other versions but It has not been verified so respectfully - Backup your Database before attempting, a wise Forum Admin always does a backup no matter how bothersome before trying a mod/hack.

Hack Version: 0.0.2
Compatible vB version: 3.6.8 , 3.7.3 PL1, 3.7.4, & 3.7.5

Originally Posted by Chrakker

UPDATE 0.0.2.2



Here comes the New Updated Version for a Fresh and Clean install where you DO NOT have to make any of the Fixes stated above.
please follow the readme and the template Edits in the Install file and the readme file to get it fully working.

If you download this, upload the new .xml file to your Prodcts and let it overwrite everything.
This will Fix the URL appreance AND the Box in the Request Form where it now says "Recipient User ID" instead of the old "Recipient Username" and its a bit smaller for letting you know

Hope you enjoy, file is attatched

Chrakker Out!

Any Problems, please let me know.
THIS IS FULLY WORKING WITH 3.7.5 !


PS: This mod is viewed best in light and fresh styles, than in Dark or Black ones

DESCRIPTION:
This is a Ranks system. Admin can give members ranks, and rank icons will be displayed in member's profile, posts, as well as in a rank list.

FEATURES:
In ACP
- Can Create/Edit/Delete/Reorder categories/sub-categories in ACP (with category name and description)
- Can Create/Edit/Delete ranks in ACP (with Rank Name, Description, Icon URL, Image URL)
- Can Move one (or all) rank(s) from one category to another
- Can set some ranks un-classified (not displayed for public)
- Can re-order ranks in ranks showcase
+ Issue ranks to members, based on username or userid, with Issue Reason
+ Remove ranks from members
- Options to set number of ranks displayed in postbit
- Options to turn on/off showing rank icon, images, rank requests in ranks list, ranks icons in memberlist
- Options to re-order ranks in postbit and member's profile
>Order by issued time (newest first)
>Order by issued time (oldest first)
>Order by Rank Order (ASC)
>Order by Rank Order (DESC)
- Option to set rank in-active. Inactive ranks will not be listed in rank list.
However, it will still be displayed in user's profile, if member has the rank.
- Option to set "Request Rank" option for each rank. (Need "Show request rank column" option ON to see the request link)
- Set custom usergroup permission, to set which group can request rank (access request rank page)
- Option to limit maximum number of users for each rank displayed in ranks list
- Change rank_request options, all options are set in AdminCP, template and phrase based. Totally customizable
- Option to send PM to use when he receives an rank.

Front page
- Display ranks list in with: Rank Name, Description, Icon, Image, and Members who get each rank.
- Display ranks showcase in profile, with Rank information, Issue time and reason
- Display rank icons in postbit (showthread, showpost, announcement, private)
- Display limit ranks in postbit, with total ranks, and a link to ranks showcase in

Member profiles.
- Rank request, link to a form sending to email/PM/new thead or post (based on Dr Erwin Loh's Form hack)
- Display rank on Memberlist page (by trulylowcarb)
- Display individual rank with name of members who receive the rank


CHANGES/MODIFICATION:
(Manual i.e. "To Do")
- Files to add: 6 (/ranks.php, /rank_request.php, /admincp/rank.php, /admincp/rank_cat.php, /includes/xml/postbbit_ranks.xml, /includes/xml/cpnav_ranks.xml)
- Templates to edit: 5 (MEMBERINFO, postbit, postbit_legacy, memberlist, memberlist_resultsbit)

(Optional i.e. If you want thread posted based one-click approval)
- Add 1 New BBCode, see INSTALL.txt

(Automatic)
- Templates to add: 9 ('RANKS','ranks_rankbit','ranks_rankusers_bit','ra nks_bit','ranks_userranks_bit','ranks_category','r anks_categorybit', 'ranks_request_form', 'ranks_request_formanswers')
- Phrases to add: xxx
- Tables to add: 3 (rank, rank_user, rank_cat)


DIFFICULTY:
Easy
Time: about 2 minutes
Installer is included

HISTORY:
2008.10.15: Version 0.0.2 Created
2008.11.15: Updated, corrected syntax errors etc.
2009.01.14: Updated, corrected difference in vB 3.6 to 3.7 syntax changes - changes made and new zip complied by Chrakker of G&C Multi-Gaming.com --> http://www.gcmultigaming.com/

IMPORTANT:
- BACKUP modified files and templates before making changes.
- Backup database is recommended.

DONATIONS:
YARS is free, but a donation of any amount is much appreciated.

INSTALL: Read INSTALL.txt

This mod was developed from the YAAS - Yet Another Awards System mod by Hancho! You can find out all about it here --> Click Here <-- Great mod, please see his listed credits so everyone who has lead up to this variation can be honored!

Developed by Kristof aka JurGradi, a recently retired administrator of Tournament Gaming World and a good friend of mine for almost a year now, He is a brilliant web guru who has surprised me at every turn with his vast knowledge of well... everything! Most certainly TheLastSuperman's.... Superman!

Install instructions and everything you need should be in the zip, read it carefully and take your time, this works and has been tested on http://www.tournamentgamingworld.com/online in several styles. Some of the guru's out there can tweak it more to suit their tastes all we ask is credit where credit is due i.e. how we listed where the idea came from.

For questions or Support please post below and I'll attempt to help you in any way I can even buggin' JurGradi on occasion however he has included an installer which I have repackaged via .zip therefor it has all the required files in the zip plus the same content in an installer form included as well so choose your method!

If you like it click install and be sure to check out the Yet Another Awards System by Hancho!

Special thanks to my friend JurGradi for his development of Yet Another Ranks System!

*The General Stars are the mod* ignore the custom image I inserted via html in the user title area... I need to remove it now lol!

Update: Uploaded YARSRANKS.zip which contains ranks for tournaments/clans/gaming sites to use with Yet Another Ranks System, themes are for Battlefield 2142 & Call of Duty 4! Special thanks to Called for the graphics!

*Attention* Please view the first page as the 2nd and 3rd post were reserved and contain additional information.

TheLastSuperman
http://www.innovationbyinstinct.com

Old Statistics:

File Type: YARS.0.0.2.2.zip (43.1 KB, 136 downloads)
File Type: YARS.0.0.2.zip (42.6 KB, 107 downloads)
File Type: Update.0.0.2-1.zip (7.1 KB, 57 downloads)
File Type: YARS.0.0.2.zip (42.9 KB, 7 downloads)
File Type: YARSRANKS.zip (420.4 KB, 186 downloads)
File Type: YARS.0.0.2.1.zip (42.9 KB, 66 downloads)
File Type: YARSxml.zip (9.6 KB, 54 downloads)
File Type: ranksPHPfix.zip (5.4 KB, 24 downloads)


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[Hathaway]

Sounds ace, thanks for the update

[TheLastSuperman]

Originally Posted by Hathaway

Sounds ace, thanks for the update

No problem! I just tested it the other day and one or two bugs so pending those fixes it will be released however the sorting may not be in this version and remember I said it might not work at all in terms of importance of rank, it can already sort by issue date via the code but by importance would require some extra coding I just can't spare time for now but I did manage to squeeze in this update for 3.7 users and the release for 3.8 pending those bug fixes.

S-MAN

[Idawg]

I HAVE LOVED this mod since I first installed it on one of my 3.7.x production boards a while ago. BUT, I had to uninstall when clients went to 3.8.x. I have multiple 3.8.4 production boards up for clients and I cant install a mod on ANY of them until it has been released for the current forum version they are running, so I am awaiting the release of the 3.8.x version !!

[TheLastSuperman]

Originally Posted by Idawg

I HAVE LOVED this mod since I first installed it on one of my 3.7.x production boards a while ago. BUT, I had to uninstall when clients went to 3.8.x. I have multiple 3.8.4 production boards up for clients and I cant install a mod on ANY of them until it has been released for the current forum version they are running, so I am awaiting the release of the 3.8.x version !!

It looks like this weekend, perhaps by Sunday that I'll have the 3.8.x beta version ready for release

[Lovinmysailor]

Well aren I the dumb one lol. Been looking for something like this and here it is under my nose with the guy i work with lol. Oy vey time to go to bed. Will install in the morning!

[TheLastSuperman]

Originally Posted by Idawg

I HAVE LOVED this mod since I first installed it on one of my 3.7.x production boards a while ago. BUT, I had to uninstall when clients went to 3.8.x. I have multiple 3.8.4 production boards up for clients and I cant install a mod on ANY of them until it has been released for the current forum version they are running, so I am awaiting the release of the 3.8.x version !!

This version will work with 3.8, tested and verified, update coming asap see below.

Originally Posted by Lovinmysailor

Well aren I the dumb one lol. Been looking for something like this and here it is under my nose with the guy i work with lol. Oy vey time to go to bed. Will install in the morning!

Mmm hmm well check that title out under my name and click it I have a few things, some have more and some I adore who release so much to all of us for free. If I had more free time I could honor my word like the update planned the other week :erm: but have to take care of business first as that takes priority and I aplogize for that. Hold tight and let me go over the updated version and prepare it for re-release on 3.7 & the first 3.8 release - I'm going to try and retain the functionality that has been lost to I guess what you could call a sister or cousin mod i.e. the Awards System as of the latest releases which is automatic post creation in a specified thread upon request, one-click url approval that will approve and grant the rank to the user with one click plus the ability to have it automatically display in a specified location depending on template OR the option to place manually in a desired location with instructions for side by side with another mod image/icons etc or most forms of codes. TBO and note this as you read, heavily modifying your postbit templates can cause problems if using mods or codes that pull from any site other than yours. Locally it reads the information quickly but external content and old codes even if it does exactly what you want and can't find another replacement etc may not be best for your forum, don't forget now . I'll have more info as it develops but I have previous engagements and other priorities to take care of at the same time I know, I know same ole' song and dance many have seen many post lol ahh the comedic relief as some call me but as I said hold tight let me get it done .

S-MAN

[unicorn2433]

Will this beupdated to work with 4.0?

[dej]

Is this only for the horizontal postbit.... or does it also work with the vertical postbit?

Thanks

[TheLastSuperman]

Originally Posted by unicorn2433

Will this beupdated to work with 4.0?

Basically this was made off re-usable code, before the Awards guys remade it off Hancho's old hack so yes it can be however not atm I'm too busy to fuss w/ it perhaps in the next few weeks I'll edit a version of that and re-release since it's marked as re-usable code .

Originally Posted by dej

Is this only for the horizontal postbit.... or does it also work with the vertical postbit?

Thanks

Either, if not in one or the other simply manually add the code to display.

[Badhabitz]

Originally Posted by TheLastSuperman

Basically this was made off re-usable code, before the Awards guys remade it off Hancho's old hack so yes it can be however not atm I'm too busy to fuss w/ it perhaps in the next few weeks I'll edit a version of that and re-release since it's marked as re-usable code .

Please do! I know alot of people who are waiting for an update for 4.x. I personally have had a great need for something exactly like this for my multigaming community I run. Having 20 different ranks for each game gets very time consuming for adding and removing based on user groups, and I have to give admin permissions to people who do it. If its like the awards system you can just give them mod status and that's all. Thank you for putting so much time and effort into this.