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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• Make sure under your sig on the left it has the "INSTALLED" Stamp located there else you have clicked too many times.
• Post your question/problem in the thread including screenshots.

[kingrellik]

Okay nvm man i got it figured out all you have to do is go ahead and set up everything to include creating the ranks and from there all the warnings are gone. Nice mod thanks

[TheLastSuperman]

Originally Posted by WNxWakko

I would say the single one thing that need to be added for me to be able to use this when I launch my live update is the ability to restrict to certain usergroups for management. I don't want my regular moderators managing this. My site is to large to manage that many. I would need this restricted down to Super Moderators or have the option to clarify specific groups.

So I hope you do add that ability.

I will see about it in the next release.... and I might be close to tracking down your problem! I will pm you by this weekend just busy between now and then!

Originally Posted by kingrellik

Okay nvm man i got it figured out all you have to do is go ahead and set up everything to include creating the ranks and from there all the warnings are gone. Nice mod thanks

GREAT!!!!! Glad it is working now

[Saint_ago]

When creating a new Category (In [Add new Rank Category), i cannot choose a Parent Category (even if there is another category created, the option is only None).

It is happening with someone else? I'm using 3.7.3 Patch Level 1

[BoYagoob]

installed .. thanks a million

[TheLastSuperman]

Originally Posted by Saint_ago

When creating a new Category (In [Add new Rank Category), i cannot choose a Parent Category (even if there is another category created, the option is only None).

It is happening with someone else? I'm using 3.7.3 Patch Level 1

Hmmm... I'll look into this tonight.... It's most likely just a simple oversight

So look for an answer tonight or Sat (What?! Halloween friday and I have kids )

[TheLastSuperman]

Originally Posted by Saint_ago

When creating a new Category (In [Add new Rank Category), i cannot choose a Parent Category (even if there is another category created, the option is only None).

It is happening with someone else? I'm using 3.7.3 Patch Level 1

Try re-installing the product .xml file and check again!

I only put this in the 3.7 add-on due to another member here installing and testing which he has the same version you do and everything works fine except for his One-Click Thread Approval.... So yours should work

Originally Posted by BoYagoob

installed .. thanks a million

And your welcome!

Ladies and Gents, I'm here for support but sometimes you might just need to double-check the settings within and make sure you have it all setup properly. If you don't understand how something works just ask no matter how the question comes across and I'll do my best .

S-MAN

[icekola]

Great mod, tho having issues installing....

stuck at step 6

Step 6: Add in new BB Code for Thread Approval
Admin CP --> Add New BB Code

Title: url-self
Tag: urlself
Replacement: <a href="{option}" target="_self"> {param} </a>
Example: [urlself=http://vbulletin.com]vbulletin[/urlself]
Description: url linking back to self instead of new window
Use {option} = Yes
Button Image = N/A

I get the following warning probably because I already have the yet another award tho not sure if it is related...

There is already a BB code tag named 'urlself'. You may not create duplicate names.

[TheLastSuperman]

Ahhh, my apologies... we included it in the last update

I will revise the install instructions this weekend!

Just double-check to make sure they approve IF your setting it up to post the request in a thread which they should as they do on ours plus I just fixed our Yet Another Awards System which had a problem.

S-MAN

[Nadeemjp]

it is good i shall install it tonight

[TheLastSuperman]

It is Just ignore the part about the bbcode as we added that in the last release

I will have the files and install.txt updated this weekend as promised

S-MAN