Increase / Decrease Thread View counts

[dartho]

This hack will Increment or Decrement the Thread Views figures on a thread. UserIDs with permission to use the hack and the amount by which to inc / dec are specified in the AdminCP.

Useful if you wish to make a thread look more or less popular than it actually is. Inspired by the incredibly useful Bump Threads hack.

Instructions:

Install Product
Set options in "vBulletin Options", "Increment - Decrement Thread Views" in AdminCP.
Click "Mark as Installed"


Also tested as working on 3.5.4 - should be ok on all 3.5.x
Also tested as working on 3.7 Beta 5 - should be ok on all 3.7.x

Trouble Shooting
If you are having issues with this (or other add-ones for that matter) try modifying the execution order of all plugins associated with this product from the default "5"
to "6"

Read post #19 if teh auto-template edits are not working for you.

[Shazz]

Forgot Attached zip?

[dartho]

Just adding screen shots - sheesh! some people :P

[projectego]

Nice idea. Thanks!

[katilkuzu]

reserved* nice idea...

[Snake]

Thanks. Not a bad idea! :)

[dartho]

Thanks - I find people like to think that their threads are popular, or if it is a sponsors thread it can make them think their message is getting out to more people ...

[tei727]

cheat

[Biggles]

cheatThat short comment cracked me up ... and made my mind up for me on this one. I'm gunna cheat. Our leaders lie and cheat so why shouldn't we do the same? When they get their acts together then I will do the same. :D

Great idea. Thanks for the work you did in making this available. I'll let you know how my cheating goes. Hehe! :alien:

[dartho]

cheat

I try :D

[2 FN LOW]

not working for me on the newest version of VB...installed product, changed the usergroup ID to 6 (Admin group) and i get no option to inc/dec views

[dartho]

Sorry, but I won't be able to look at this for a week or two, but will load up the latest version and check it out then...

[zhabbo]

Installed :)

[2 FN LOW]

i notice you say theres a template edit....

i didnt edit any template as i did not find any instructions to do so...

is the product suppose to change the template itself?

just wanted to clear that up incase im missing something here

[dartho]

I've just upgraded my test site to 3.6.7PL and this still seems to be working OK for me...
The plugin modifies the templates on the fly - this is good in that you don;t need to make template edits and if you uninstall the hack you don;t need to undo template edits. It is possible bad in that it can conflict with other hacks and not work.

I will put up instructions for you to manually make the template edits in the next couple days...

[radarhunter]

hey buddy i am on board 3.6.7 and it`s showing me this message
Invalid Action Specified

[radarhunter]

Please make this to work for 3.6.7 also please

[dartho]

I'll have a look into it ...

[dartho]

I've tested under a 3.6.7PL1 board which has nothing but my own add-ons installed and it works fine.

You've possibly got other addons or have modified your templates which is causing issues.

You can manually modify the SHOWTHREAD template.
search for:

$vbphrase[remove_redirects]</option>

replace with

$vbphrase[remove_redirects]</option>
<option value="incviews">$vbphrase</option><option value="decviews">$vbphrase[dec_views]</option>


then search for:

$vbphrase[remove_redirects]</label></div>

replace with:

$vbphrase[remove_redirects]</label></div>
<div><label for="ao_inc"><input type="radio" name="do" id="ao_inc" value="incviews" />$vbphrase[inc_views]</label></div>
<div><label for="ao_dinc"><input type="radio" name="do" id="ao_dinc" value="decviews" />$vbphrase[dec_views]</label></div>


Once you've made the above changes, disable the "Inc / Dec Thread Views: Display Option" plugin which is meant to do these changes for you.

Just to recap - [I]semi manual instructions are: Install product, Make template mods above, disable "Inc / Dec Thread Views: Display Option" plugin

I think that should do it...

Click "Mark as Installed" if it works for you

[Meghwar]

I've tested under a 3.6.7PL1 board which has nothing but my own add-ons installed and it works fine.

You've possibly got other addons or have modified your templates which is causing issues.

You can manually modify the SHOWTHREAD template.
search for:

$vbphrase[remove_redirects]</option>

replace with

$vbphrase[remove_redirects]</option>
<option value="incviews">$vbphrase</option><option value="decviews">$vbphrase[dec_views]</option>


then search for:

$vbphrase[remove_redirects]</label></div>

replace with:

$vbphrase[remove_redirects]</label></div>
<div><label for="ao_inc"><input type="radio" name="do" id="ao_inc" value="incviews" />$vbphrase[inc_views]</label></div>
<div><label for="ao_dinc"><input type="radio" name="do" id="ao_dinc" value="decviews" />$vbphrase[dec_views]</label></div>


Once you've made the above changes, disable the "Inc / Dec Thread Views: Display Option" plugin which is meant to do these changes for you.

Just to recap - [I]semi manual instructions are: Install product, Make template mods above, disable "Inc / Dec Thread Views: Display Option" plugin

I think that should do it...

Click "Mark as Installed" if it works for you

Hi

i did install FORCE USERS TO READ A THREAD from VB.Org after that INC but am getting same "Invalid Action Specified" i did the MODS you enter here and disbale the plugin,,,,same

any idea...

thanx

[dartho]

does the error show when displaying a thread, or when attempting to inc the thread views?

[Khalid-B]

hello,
i installed this hack and fixed allowed ID,s in vboptions , i entered id,s like this,

x,y,z in box but there is no option for increase or discrease in thread tools .
Am i missing some thin? plz help

Thnaks

[Meghwar]

does the error show when displaying a thread, or when attempting to inc the thread views?
dartho:
you have to remember if we disable the product the Plugins will be disable too:

Inc / Dec Thread Views: Detect Action threadmanage_action_switch
Inc / Dec Thread Views: Display Option showthread_start
Inc /Dec Thread Views threadmanage_start
if you click EDIT on the plugin it will say:

This plugin is currently inactive due to the product Inc/Dec Thread Views being disabled.

it happen when attemt to increas/dic a thread
i have feeling its not compatible with 3.6.8


regards

[Khalid-B]

hello, dartho .
Can you please tell me why its not working .
I am using 3.6.8 version.

Thanks

[dartho]

Hi Meghwar,

I didn't mean to disable the product, only disable the Inc / Dec Thread Views: Display Option plugin (this is the plugin that does the template modifications on the fly) and then manually make the template updates as per post 19.

I have it running on my 3.6.8PL1 site - just tested it then.

@nosherwan9 - if your issues is only that the menu isn't appearing off of your thead tools - you may also need to follow the instructions as per post 19. Also test with only a single userid (yours!) in the "Users with permission to use" section of the admincp (i've only ever had my own ID in there).

If you are still stuck, and really want to use this - I could log onto your admincp and see if I can find what the issue is.

[Khalid-B]

hello,
Thanks for reply .

I followed post 19 already and its apear in thread tools but when i try to use thease optiions it says ,, Invalid Action Specified ,, and than i activated xml file than it says that i dont have permission to acess this page even i have entered my ID by using vboptions.

Any Idea ??

Thanks

[Meghwar]

Hi Meghwar,

I didn't mean to disable the product, only disable the Inc / Dec Thread Views: Display Option plugin (this is the plugin that does the template modifications on the fly) and then manually make the template updates as per post 19.

I have it running on my 3.6.8PL1 site - just tested it then.

@nosherwan9 - if your issues is only that the menu isn't appearing off of your thead tools - you may also need to follow the instructions as per post 19. Also test with only a single userid (yours!) in the "Users with permission to use" section of the admincp (i've only ever had my own ID in there).

If you are still stuck, and really want to use this - I could log onto your admincp and see if I can find what the issue is.

Thanx for the reply.

I did follow all information as #19 again, same error

Attached SS , if any thing wrong please stat again what is it .

you can see the attachments numbered 1 2 3 4 5 thats the steps I did :)

Install, add the MODS on the SHOWTHREAD, Disable the Plugins ONLY and not the Product, Forum MOD Inc-Dec Perform action, and finally the msg am getting.

thanx

[dartho]

Hi Meghwar,
Only one of the plugins should be disabled - the Inc / Dec Thread Views: Display Option one. See attached Screenshot

[Meghwar]

Hi Meghwar,
Only one of the plugins should be disabled - the Inc / Dec Thread Views: Display Option one. See attached Screenshot

hi

it didnt work :(

i did enable the options you mention on the SS but it didnt work !

[inciarco]

Excellent Hack, dartho!! :up:

Works With vBulletin 3.6.7. PL1, but qith a Little Bug on the Comma Separation; Comma Separation Don't Work, so When Choosing Various User Numbers, the Hack Don't Work, but When Choosing Just One It Does!! :( :confused:

Also Two Enhancements Could Be:

1. To Provide on the Options Control Panel Different Values to Increase and Decrease. ;)

2. To Provide Additional Option To Set How Many Views Desired To Increase or Decrease; (Perhaps a New Window/Template Should Open With That Additional Option, and That Could add the Flexibility this Hack Needs To Offer Complete Functionality). ;)

My Best Regards, Great Hack!! ;)

:)

[Meghwar]

I think we are dead now ...no answers or solutions :)

thanx

[dartho]

Sorry Meghwar - not sure why it doesn;t work on your site. I could log onto your admincp and see if I can work it out if you like?

[dartho]

I've managed to fix Meghwar's issue with this addon. There was a possible conflict with another plugin/addon so I changed the execution order of the plugins from 5 to 6.

I'll look at the reported issue of multiple userid's no being accepted soon.

Thanks

[Meghwar]

I realy would like to thank dartho for his effort and spending time on my site fix the error we faced.

A coder to be worked with:)

God bless you all

and thenx again dartho

regards

Me and My team

[Khalid-B]

hi.

I tried a lot but its not work for me at 3.6.8 so can u check please.
let me know if u can and i will pm u with login details.

Thanks

[dartho]

all sorted :up:

[momo2]

So does this hack work or not ?

[dartho]

yes, it works

[nickypoooo]

Great mod, thank you.
I was wondering if someone know the code to add Thread View counts to forumhome in addition to posts counts?

Thank you.

[LouiseDM]

works fine with (vBulletin 3.6.8 Patch Level 2) :)

[ran_iu_Conan]

very good.
i need it. Thanks so much ^_________^

[RaceJunkie]

Anyone tried this with 3.7 Beta5 yet?

[dartho]

Just installed and tested on a 3.7B5 site - works a treat :up:

[srikanthbr]

you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:

1. Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
2. If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.

[zero5854]

This is WORKING on v3.80 AND on a custom theme!! GREAT WORK!!! BTW I would like to add a suggestion to make it so u can doe this with MULTIPE threads! That would be cool thanks again!

[zero5854]

damn was my idea that bad?

[dartho]

good idea - feel free to implement it and release!

[New Joe]

If anyone can't get this to work, I am using vB 3.8.2, just install the xml and follow these posts; #19 #28 and #30 and it will work.

[bsalu]

Is there anything similar to this hack for 4.0.x ?

Thanks

[ebp123]

looking for same

[washingtonboise]

running 3.8.x
Have other mods installed such as 'force user to read a thread'

Followed installation advice found in thread:
If anyone can't get this to work, I am using vB 3.8.2, just install the xml and follow these posts; #19 #28 and #30 and it will work.

Not working.

[dartho]

Is there anything similar to this hack for 4.0.x ?

Thanks

looking for same

Yeah - try the attached:

[Sandy@eques]

Dartho, I was wondering can I pay for you to do this update to my site? I am a complete nuffer when it comes to anything tec'o and would rather pay to have it done than risk mucking up my site.
Thank you

[MyLibary]

Thats still does not work on VB 4.
Any way to help?

[testerv]

Did anything like this mod get developed for 3.8?

[dartho]

see a few posts up for how to get working under 3.8

[testerv]

Thank you dartho.

[furnival]

Yeah - try the attached:

Nice, works perfectly on VB4.21

[cvn1]

Yeah - try the attached:Works nicely with 4.1.11