Title: Make 'Attach Resume' feature optional
Last modified: August 30, 2016

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# Make 'Attach Resume' feature optional

 *  Resolved [abilderback1978](https://wordpress.org/support/users/abilderback1978/)
 * (@abilderback1978)
 * [10 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/make-attach-resume-feature-optional/)
 * I have downloaded/installed the Simple Job Board plugin; it’s been so helpful
   so far…I appreciate it!
 * I do have a small problem, though; my client would like the Attach Resume feature
   to be optional. I have tweaked the source code by making some changes to the 
   IF statements in the javascript. I have been able to get the application to submit
   without a file attachment, but it never updates the “Submitting….” notice to 
   indicate the success message. I have confirmed that the submission was a success,
   however; the email confirmation is received, and the application is visible under“
   Applicants”.
 * Can you give me some insight into this? Is there perhaps an easier way to make
   the resume attachment optional, that will not inhibit the success message from
   showing?
 * Thanks for any help!! -Amanda
 * [https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-job-board/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-job-board/)

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 *  Thread Starter [abilderback1978](https://wordpress.org/support/users/abilderback1978/)
 * (@abilderback1978)
 * [10 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/make-attach-resume-feature-optional/#post-6822045)
 * This is how I structured the If statement; granted, I’m not altogether sure what
   I’m doing, but this DID result in a successful submission; however, the message
   froze at “Submitting” and never updated to “‘Your application has been received.
   We will get back to you soon.’
 *     ```
       if (0 === document.getElementById("applicant_resume").files.length){
                       jobpost_submit_button.attr('disabled', false);
                   }
                   else if ($.inArray(file_ext, selected_file_exts) > -1) {
       	            jobpost_submit_button.attr('disabled', false);
                   }
   
                   else {
                       alert('This is not an allowed file type.');
                       applicant_resume.val('');
                       return false;
                   }
       ```
   
 *  Thread Starter [abilderback1978](https://wordpress.org/support/users/abilderback1978/)
 * (@abilderback1978)
 * [10 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/make-attach-resume-feature-optional/#post-6822047)
 * Sorry, one more note. I commented out the earlier If statement that requires 
   the user to submit an attachment. Like this:
 *     ```
       //if (0 === document.getElementById("applicant_resume").files.length) {
                   //    document.getElementById('file_error_message').innerHTML = 'Please Attach Resume';
                   //    return false;
                   //}
       ```
   
 *  Plugin Author [PressTigers](https://wordpress.org/support/users/presstigers/)
 * (@presstigers)
 * [10 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/make-attach-resume-feature-optional/#post-6822155)
 * Hi,
 * Job submission message have frozen because you are only removing upload checks
   from JavaScript. To remove this feature completely, you must have to remove it’s
   code from php as well.
 * For a glimpse we can tell you please remove the file upload functionality from
   
   includes > class-simple-job-board-ajax.
 * Regards,
    PressTigers
 *  Thread Starter [abilderback1978](https://wordpress.org/support/users/abilderback1978/)
 * (@abilderback1978)
 * [10 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/make-attach-resume-feature-optional/#post-6822171)
 * I’m not sure I understand what you mean; I don’t want to remove the Attach Resume
   option completely, I just want to make it optional. I want the code to ignore
   it if the field is blank, but if the field has a file uploaded, I want the checks
   to ensure that the file extension is permitted, and save the file. I’m not sure
   what to remove from class-simple-job-board-ajax.php to keep the functionality
   intact in the event that a user does attach a resume. And ultimately, how to 
   make the message update when a user submits an application successfully.
 * Can you give me another clue for which lines of code I need to look at? Thank
   you!!
 *  Plugin Author [PressTigers](https://wordpress.org/support/users/presstigers/)
 * (@presstigers)
 * [10 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/make-attach-resume-feature-optional/#post-6822197)
 * Hi,
 * I got the point. Please replace the following code in class-simple-job-board-
   ajax.php
 *     ```
       $resume_name = $pid . '_' . $filename;
               $resume_url = $url . '/' . $resume_name;
               $resume_path = $path . '/' . $resume_name;
               rename ( $uploadpath, $resume_path );
   
               foreach ( $_POST as $key => $val ):
   
                   if ( substr ( $key, 0, 7 ) == 'jobapp_' ):
                       add_post_meta ( $pid, $key, $val );
                   endif;
                   if ( !empty ( $newupload ) ) {
                       add_post_meta ( $pid, 'resume', $resume_url );
                   }
   
               endforeach;
               add_post_meta ( $pid, 'resume_path', $resume_path );
       ```
   
 * with
 *     ```
       if (!empty($newupload)) {
                   $resume_name = $pid . '_' . $filename;
                   $resume_url = $url . '/' . $resume_name;
                   $resume_path = $path . '/' . $resume_name;
                   rename($uploadpath, $resume_path);
               }
   
               foreach ($_POST as $key => $val):
   
                   if (substr($key, 0, 7) == 'jobapp_'):
                       add_post_meta($pid, $key, $val);
                   endif;
                   if (!empty($newupload)) {
                       add_post_meta($pid, 'resume', $resume_url);
                       add_post_meta($pid, 'resume_path', $resume_path);
                   }
   
               endforeach;
       ```
   
 * I hope it will be helpful. Let us know about your feedback.
 * Thanks & Regards,
    PressTigers
 *  Thread Starter [abilderback1978](https://wordpress.org/support/users/abilderback1978/)
 * (@abilderback1978)
 * [10 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/make-attach-resume-feature-optional/#post-6822206)
 * This appears to be working beautifully!! Thank you so much for a great plugin;
   and awesome support as well.
 *  Thread Starter [abilderback1978](https://wordpress.org/support/users/abilderback1978/)
 * (@abilderback1978)
 * [10 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/make-attach-resume-feature-optional/#post-6822257)
 * Hi, Press Tigers!
 * I recently updated the Simple Job Board plugin, and it seems that the JS functionality
   has changed, and as such, the above solution for allowing the resume field to
   be optional, is no longer working. I have added the above provided code to the
   class-simple-job-board-ajax.php file, as instructed before, but when I attempt
   to change validation in the javascript, I’m missing something, as the form still
   gives me the “not a valid file extension” error when attempting to submit without
   an attachment. This is how I’ve structured my if statement:
 *     ```
       if ($.inArray(file_ext, selected_file_exts) === 0){
       	            jobpost_submit_button.attr('disabled', false);
                   }
   
                   else if ($.inArray(file_ext, selected_file_exts) > -1) {
                       jobpost_submit_button.attr('disabled', false);
                   }
                   else {
                       /* Translation Ready String Through Script Locaization */
                       alert(application_form.jquery_alerts['invalid_extension']);
                       applicant_resume.val('');
                       return false;
                   }
       ```
   
 * My site: mobettahs.com/jobs/salt-lake-city/
 * Thank you!!
    Amanda
 *  Thread Starter [abilderback1978](https://wordpress.org/support/users/abilderback1978/)
 * (@abilderback1978)
 * [10 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/make-attach-resume-feature-optional/#post-6822258)
 * Hi, again, Press Tigers;
 * You can disregard my request. I do believe I have been able to figure it out.
   I changed my If statement to the below, and it seems to be working fine, now.
 *     ```
       if (0 === document.getElementById("applicant_resume").files.length){
       	            jobpost_submit_button.attr('disabled', false);
       }
       else if ($.inArray(file_ext, selected_file_exts) > -1) {
                       jobpost_submit_button.attr('disabled', false);
       }
       else {
                       /* Translation Ready String Through Script Locaization */
                       alert(application_form.jquery_alerts['invalid_extension']);
                       applicant_resume.val('');
                       return false;
       }
       ```
   
 * Many thanks, as always!!
    Amanda
 *  Plugin Author [PressTigers](https://wordpress.org/support/users/presstigers/)
 * (@presstigers)
 * [10 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/make-attach-resume-feature-optional/#post-6822259)
 * Hello Amanda,
 * Please take the backup of your previous work before upgrading to new version.
 * Thanks & Regards,
    PressTigers
 *  Thread Starter [abilderback1978](https://wordpress.org/support/users/abilderback1978/)
 * (@abilderback1978)
 * [10 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/make-attach-resume-feature-optional/#post-6822260)
 * Yes, I absolutely learned my lesson on that one. Thanks, again!
 *  [staytigler](https://wordpress.org/support/users/staytigler/)
 * (@staytigler)
 * [10 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/make-attach-resume-feature-optional/#post-6822262)
 * Is it possible to setup the class-simple-job-board-ajax.php in a template file
   in my main theme so I don’t lose the changes when updating?
 *  [staytigler](https://wordpress.org/support/users/staytigler/)
 * (@staytigler)
 * [10 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/make-attach-resume-feature-optional/#post-6822263)
 * Or better yet, can you simply put the ability to disable the ability to attach
   a resume instead of all of this hard coded updates that get lost every time you
   update the plugin? 🙂
 *  Plugin Author [PressTigers](https://wordpress.org/support/users/presstigers/)
 * (@presstigers)
 * [10 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/make-attach-resume-feature-optional/#post-6822264)
 * Hi staytigler,
 * Currently, this functionality is not available in Job Board plugin. We have planned
   an add-on for enable/disable resume attachment functionality.
 * Thank you for writing to us.
 * Regards,
    PressTigers
 *  [dylancoates](https://wordpress.org/support/users/dylancoates/)
 * (@dylancoates)
 * [10 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/make-attach-resume-feature-optional/#post-6822265)
 * Hi all,
 * PressTigers, fantastic plugin! Thank you 🙂
 * I have recently updated to V2.2.2 and I would also like to make the ‘attach resume’
   feature optional. My PHP skills aren’t the strongest, where (which file) do I
   put the code (below) posted by abilderback1978?
 *     ```
       if (0 === document.getElementById("applicant_resume").files.length){
       	            jobpost_submit_button.attr('disabled', false);
       }
       else if ($.inArray(file_ext, selected_file_exts) > -1) {
                       jobpost_submit_button.attr('disabled', false);
       }
       else {
                       /* Translation Ready String Through Script Locaization */
                       alert(application_form.jquery_alerts['invalid_extension']);
                       applicant_resume.val('');
                       return false;
       }
       ```
   
 * Would highly appreciate the add-on. Do you have an idea when it might be released?
 *  [dylancoates](https://wordpress.org/support/users/dylancoates/)
 * (@dylancoates)
 * [10 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/make-attach-resume-feature-optional/#post-6822266)
 * Hi,
 * I’ve managed to figure it out. Here are the steps I followed for info.
 * File: simple-job-board > public > js > simple-job-board-public.js
    1. Comment
   out this section (thanks abilderback1978)
 *     ```
       /* Empty File Upload Validation */
                   //if (0 === document.getElementById("applicant_resume").files.length) {
       				//document.getElementById('file-error-message').innerHTML = application_form.jquery_alerts['empty_attachment'];
                       //return false;
       				//}
       ```
   
 * 2. Replace this code (thanks abilderback1978):
 *     ```
       if ($.inArray(file_ext, selected_file_exts) > -1) {
                       jobpost_submit_button.attr('disabled', false);
                   }
                   else {
                       /* Translation Ready String Through Script Locaization */
                       alert(application_form.jquery_alerts['invalid_extension']);
                       applicant_resume.val('');
                       return false;
                   }
       ```
   
 * with this code:
 *     ```
       if (0 === document.getElementById("applicant_resume").files.length){
                       jobpost_submit_button.attr('disabled', false);
                   }
                   else if ($.inArray(file_ext, selected_file_exts) > -1) {
       	            jobpost_submit_button.attr('disabled', false);
                   }
                   else {
                       alert('This is not an allowed file type.');
                       applicant_resume.val('');
                       return false;
                   }
       ```
   
 * File: simple-job-board > includes > class-simple-job-board-ajax.php
    1. Replace
   this code:
 *     ```
       if (!empty($newupload)) {
                   $resume_name = $pid . '_' . $filename;
                   $resume_url  = $url . '/' . $resume_name;
                   $resume_path = $path . '/' . $resume_name;
                   rename($uploadpath, $resume_path);
                   add_post_meta($pid, 'resume', $resume_url);
                   add_post_meta($pid, 'resume_path', $resume_path);
               }
   
               foreach ($_POST as $key => $val):
   
                   if (substr($key, 0, 7) == 'jobapp_'):
                       add_post_meta($pid, $key, $val);
                   endif;
               endforeach;
       ```
   
 * with this:
 *     ```
       if (!empty($newupload)) {
                   $resume_name = $pid . '_' . $filename;
                   $resume_url = $url . '/' . $resume_name;
                   $resume_path = $path . '/' . $resume_name;
                   rename($uploadpath, $resume_path);
               }
   
               foreach ($_POST as $key => $val):
   
                   if (substr($key, 0, 7) == 'jobapp_'):
                       add_post_meta($pid, $key, $val);
                   endif;
                   if (!empty($newupload)) {
                       add_post_meta($pid, 'resume', $resume_url);
                       add_post_meta($pid, 'resume_path', $resume_path);
                   }
   
               endforeach;
       ```
   
 * Thanks for the help!

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