[Ajax] Check for similar thread before posting a new one

[MrNase]

Hi there!

I decided to give my old Add-on (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=151714) a little update. :)

You love the 'similar threads' function and you are sick of duplicate threads just because your users don't use the search function?

Why not just combine them?

This Add-on will grab the thread title the user typed in and it will load a small box (using Ajax magic ;)) with 5 similar threads just like the 'similar threads' function that you can normally find under an already posted thread.

The box also tells the user to search through the similar threads first BEFORE starting a new one.


Features:
- indicated if you already subscribed to one or more similar threads
- hover over the title and it gives a little preview of the thread's content
- no edits whatsoever needed, just import the product file, enable the Add-on and it works (well, it should ;))
- you can turn it off for certain forums or
- you can turn it off completely without leaving any code that messes your templates/files
- it can be translated
- don't like it anymore? Remove the product and you'll never see that Add-on again


Known issues:
- none


Things to consider:
It uses jQuery (http://jquery.com/) to get the information from ajax.php. jQuery (http://jquery.com/) is great and you can do many great things with it and unlike the vBulletin method it's quite easy to understand. :)
Here's the version I use: http://code.google.com/p/jqueryjs/downloads/detail?name=jquery-1.2.6.min.js&downloadBtn=

Just download the file from the location and put it into the 'clientscript' folder on your server without renaming the file.

jQuery 1.3 is out, read this if you would like to update: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=1713381&postcount=27



Installation:

Download jQuery as described above.
Import the attached file using the Product Manager. Go to your vBulletin settings and search for 'Check for similar threads?'.
Enable it. :)


Important:
It adds 2 new templates, it changes 1 template and it edits 2 files. I highly doubt that it will break you vBulletin but do a back-up and be on the safe side.



Version history:
2.0 -> this release
1.0 -> outdated (made for vB 3.6.*)

[vip-q.com]

great :)

thanks

[Emunator]

Works very nice.
Thans.

[MrNase]

I am glad you like it. :)

Some users had problems with the previous version but I tested this one and it works. One thing I should mention: It uses the default vBulletin functions to find the similar threads so when you are happy with the similar thread display (the default vBulletin setting) this one will work for you. :)

[Dax IX]

For some reason this is not working for me. :(

It shows the notice to the user when you first post a thread, but it doesn't update...

Any ideas?

[Emunator]

For some reason this is not working for me. :(

It shows the notice to the user when you first post a thread, but it doesn't update...

Any ideas?

Did you upload jquery to the correct map ?

[logicuk]

Wil this work on vb3.7?

[MrNase]

It should. :)

[Dax IX]

Did you upload jquery to the correct map ?
As far as I know it is. It's at [forumhome]/clientscript/jquery-1.2.6.min.js

[MrNase]

Can you send me the Url so that I can look at it? :)

[cafenetland]

it works but,

then auto tagger (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=201156) does not work.

they dont work together for me :)

[MrNase]

Well the problem is that both try to access the contents of the input field at the same time and that doesn't work or it requires major modifications (on both add-ons) to make it work.

I didn't install the auto tagger to test it but yes, this might be a problem. Can you disable this behaviour in the auto tagger settings? If so this might a solution. :)
If I recall correctly, the auto tagger works even with this feature turned to 'off'.

[cafenetland]

Well the problem is that both try to access the contents of the input field at the same time and that doesn't work or it requires major modifications (on both add-ons) to make it work.

I didn't install the auto tagger to test it but yes, this might be a problem. Can you disable this behaviour in the auto tagger settings? If so this might a solution. :)
If I recall correctly, the auto tagger works even with this feature turned to 'off'.

now they r two good friends and working together...
:)

thx for the help

auto tagger and auto checker similar post hacks r most importand hacks for my site.

thx again.

[Jaxel]

Disable "Enabled AJAX?" in the Auto Tagger settings and then it works fine.

[cafenetland]

Disable "Enabled AJAX?" in the Auto Tagger settings and then it works fine.

i disabled Custom tags behaviour using AJAX and they worked fine.

[Skyrider]

Can this plugin search threads with 3 key words? I've typed in 1 word containing 3 letters, but it doesn't seem to find any thread regarding it while there are tons of threads and posts.

[chooky]

you must change it in your sql config after that you can looking for words with 3 letters

[Dax IX]

Oops. My problem is solved. I was just stooooopid and uploaded the jQuery script into the wrong site. :o

Teach me to user AceFTP instead of Dreamweaver to upload files to my sites...

It's just not my day. :o

Thanks for looking into it for me!

[Skyrider]

you must change it in your sql config after that you can looking for words with 3 letters
Mind telling me where to edit the information?

[KURTZ]

just a Q: this runs onto ALL my board or only in that specific forum that i start a new thread? thx

anyway great job Nase, just nominated ;)

[MrNase]

All of your boards that the current user has access to.

Thanks for the nomination. :)

[akonze]

This mod does not work! :(

1. I downloaded the XML and the jquery thing
2. I uploaded jquery to /clientscript
3. I imported the mod
4. I went to vb options, but hey, there was no 'Check for similar threads?'

What to do now?

[Dax IX]

vB Options -> Message Posting and Editing Options -> Check for similar threads? (Y/N)

[The Vegan Forum]

It doesn't work in 3.8 here either. I get this message...

Notice: When you enter a thread title the system will search for similar threads which have already been posted. That should help you to find answers.


...but no search is being performed....

[MrNase]

Please send me a private message with all the information I need to test it myself including the password for a demo account. :)

[ReQueM]

Thats it! :D Thank you very much :)
*installed*

[MrNase]

jQuery 1.3 is out. :)

To update the product to the latest version of jQuery please follow these instructions:

Edit the template called 'mrnasesimilarthreadcheck_header'.

Find:
<script type="text/javascript" src="clientscript/jquery-1.2.6.min.js"></script>REPLACE it with:

<script type="text/javascript" src="http://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/1.3/jquery.min.js"></script>
save the template.

Additionally this will load the jQuery file from the Google Repository which is faster and means less traffic for your server. :)

Version 2 of this Add-on still uses jQuery 1.2.6 but I am going to update this add-on soon. :)

[akonze]

...from the Google Repository which is faster and means less traffic for your server.

...and means more information for Google about your site and your visitors. A great deal... for Google. :mad:

When updating please think about using jquery without a link to Google. Why not include your XML and jquery into a single zip file like dozens of other vb developers do. In the zip file make an 'upload' directory and inside jquery in the clientscript directory. If needed, include the jquery license into the zip. Done.

[Jaxel]

...and means more information for Google about your site and your visitors. A great deal... for Google. :mad:And a great deal for YOU... as you will provide better search for Google, which can drive more people to your site. Yes, google knows everything about everybody... and if Google raped your children, you'll still hate Microsoft. But so far, Google hasn't done anythign as clandestine as people are afraid of.

[MrNase]

...and means more information for Google about your site and your visitors. A great deal... for Google. :mad:

What are you talking about? They don't get more information about you as anyone else with an own website can get?

[erel34]

Thank you!

[guvner]

OUTSTANDING! - works like a charm on 3.7.3

Thank you for a very useful mod.
Mike :)

[akonze]

What are you talking about? They don't get more information about you as anyone else with an own website can get?

I am talking about not to load this file from a Google server. Everytime your script is loaded, it will call the jquery lib from Google. This means Google logs everything into their server logfiles. They know how many visitors you have, where they came from, when they visit your server, which contries they came from and so on.

In my eyes this is not recommended. I think the better solution is to include everything into a zip file, which many other developers do.

[lms]

Work to fine for me.
I deactivated AJAX in Automatic thread tagger.
I install in translate spanish (in attach)
I change in code jquery-1.2.6-min.js to jquery and use jquery.js (in attach)

Sorry my bad english (i'm spanish)

Trabaja perfecto.
He deshabilitado AJAX en Automatic Thread Tagger.
He instalado la versión traducida al español por mi (la adjunto)
He cambiado el código de jquery-1.26-min.js a la versión completa de jquery.js (lo adjunto)
Perdón por mi mal ingles (soy español)

Salud2 and thanks.

[Jaxel]

I am talking about not to load this file from a Google server. Everytime your script is loaded, it will call the jquery lib from Google. This means Google logs everything into their server logfiles. They know how many visitors you have, where they came from, when they visit your server, which contries they came from and so on.

In my eyes this is not recommended. I think the better solution is to include everything into a zip file, which many other developers do.
Akonze... they also know what your users are typing in the subject line (since the subject line is relayed for the similar threads search)... But as I said, this helps YOU! It helps Google place your website in more valid topics. As I said before, Google hasn't done anything clandestine that you should be fearing them... YET.

The solution is to do it the same way vBulletin does their Server Optimization with the Yahoo! User Interface Library. You can chose to use the files on your server, or chose to use the ones on Yahoo's server.

[crkgb]

I have restrickted in the settings to search some of the forums. Yet it still shows the results from those unwanted forums. Any idea why that might be happening?

[glennybee]

vB Options -> Message Posting and Editing Options -> Check for similar threads? (Y/N)

Maybe this should be included in the first post.

Working as described with 'Enabled AJAX?' feature disabled in Auto Tagger mod.

Thanks! :)

[MrNase]

I have restrickted in the settings to search some of the forums. Yet it still shows the results from those unwanted forums. Any idea why that might be happening?

I guess this because of a misleading text in the AdminCP. The input field allows you to specify where you want this add-on to be shown. It DOES NOT control what forums are searched. :)

[Skyline_GT]

Is it possible to search only that specific forum that the user wants to post instead the whole forum?

[iBardia]

Thanks so much.
I've seen this happen on a lot of sites, so this will help with mine =)

[Duslerforum.ORG]

Thank you!

[cherylferraro]

Thank you for sharing this mod, it's great.

Does anyone have a suggestion for where I can find out how to exclude certain forums from the similar thread results?

The only mod I could find with that purpose hasn't been updated since 3.6.

[imedic]

Great job, Thanks Mared install and nominate :D
I have tested so far and it does not look in forums where you don't have permission
I could guess if it was the case probably you wont be able to access the thread but still not a good idea.
If someone can confirm it searches in forbidden forums please do so.

[HenryHank]

Works great in 3.7

I have one private forum restricted for access by a secondary user group other than "registered users", and threads from this forum are not included in the search. Is there a way to enable this so new threads in this forum can also benefit from this mod?

thanks!

[FiMeTi]

perfectly done! Works great on my vb 3.8 gold.
Nominated!

thx bro

[Lautaro]

Thanks for the update, its working perfectly for me. ( already marked as installed )

[Sunka]

jQuery 1.3.1 is out

Installed.
Thank you.

[TamCaVBoy3]

i disabled auto tagger ajax and your mod works, but then auto tagger does not auto tag my post...they don't work together....

[GigaSb]

very important to use the tags.. :\
same here..

[Greek76]

Is their a way to edit the messages when their isn't a similar thread?

Its state let other users answer your question. Does not reall make sense if your not asking a question.. Thanks

[snerd]

Is their a way to edit the messages when their isn't a similar thread?

Its state let other users answer your question. Does not reall make sense if your not asking a question.. Thanks

Phrase Manager, search for "answer your question" in this product and edit.

I changed both messages............

<span class="smallfont"><strong>Notice:</strong> When you enter a thread title the system will search for similar or duplicate threads which have already been posted. Please check those threads to avoid posting the same content. Thanks!.</span>

and

No similar threads found. You may proceed to create a new subject thread without any duplication guilt!

:D

[lukasc]

I have problem because on Firefox its not work but on IE works perfect,
web page I added to safe page but still nothing, when i try write thread and next click TAB start blank page.
Please help me.
VB 3.8.0
Lukas

[sinucello]

Hi,

this is a great, useful add-on. I think it is a bit confusing that the search is triggered when the input field loses the focus. I`m sure that some users won`t understand it and search for some kind of submit button. Could it also be triggerd when more than x letters are typed in? What do you think about it, have you received complaints from your users about that? Maybe this isn`t a problem at all, we`ll see.

all the best,
Sacha

[alifatih]

Thank u very much :) its very nice

[lukasc]

Can somebody help me?

[Stryker412]

I upgraded from the old version to this one, and now it doesn't work at all. I've disabled AJAX in auto tagger but still get nothing to show.

[thcf]

Ive installed but is not working on firefox and safari on the macbook :(

[sexgosex]

how to enable it.....i can't find the vb setting to enable that

[mystikmedia]

This is exactly what I needed. Thank you very much for your great work. Voted and marked installed. <happy> :)

[lukasc]

A lot of my user who use Firefox can't use simmilar post, start blank page.

[sexgosex]

installed it..nothing to show

[dai-kun]

Works great thanks :)

[soundbarrierpro]

Wil this work on vb3.7?

Doesn't work for me in 3.7. I tried the 3.6 one as well. "Check for similar threads" does not show up in vbulletin settings after install of either of them

[Seiyaboy]

I'm still going to use the 3.6 version since this new one doesn't work for my 3.8.X board. =w=;

[mystikmedia]

I'm still going to use the 3.6 version since this new one doesn't work for my 3.8.X board. =w=;

That's strange. It works for me with 3.8.1, and I am not very experienced with vBulletin mods...

[Playa82]

nice mod, works great...

[Stryker412]

The 'Check for similar threads?' option in vbulletin settings does not even show. Is there a way to enable it?

[shadowevil]

The 'Check for similar threads?' option in vbulletin settings does not even show. Is there a way to enable it?

ACP -----> vBulletin Options -----> Message Posting and Editing Options ----> Check for similar threads?

[weexto]

hello, I just created a new forum and so far I have only a dozen post. testing the product "Check for similar thread before posting a new one" it does not find a similar post. It takes a minimum of post so that it works?

[Loki12]

ACP -----> vBulletin Options -----> Message Posting and Editing Options ----> Check for similar threads?

My VBulletin does not have this. I am on 3.8.1.

[yotsume]

Does this mod check for a thread made by the same title?

If not, is there anyway to modify this mod so it checks for similar threat titles?

I am in dire need of preventing people from posting the same thread titles.

Can this be done?

[yotsume]

THIS DOEST WORK!

I installed this on vb3.8.0 and i am using the latest version of jQuery. I edited the templete to point to jQuery which I uploaded to my own server in the correct location.

I made a second post by the same title as another post. However your mod said there was no similar post and it was ok to make the new one.

I need this mod to tell me when there is another post by the same title no matter what the body of that post may be.

Is there a way to alter this so it will just look for threats by the same title regardless of content???

EDIT:
I have tried both version of jQuery but still get the message: "No similar threads found. You can create a new thread and let the users answer your questions."

I do have the auto tagger installed and turned off the ajax feature in that mod. Maybe Ill try to completely disable it and test this again...

I am in dire need of this for a board ASAP.

THANKS!

[yotsume]

Sorry for the three posts but I need help getting this working on my board.

I disabled the auto tagger and this still doesn't find posts by the same title.

I can make you a test account for you to see whats wrong... HELP PLEASE! LOL

THANKS!

PS- I wont post again until I receive a reply :)

[SakuraAsakura]

Интересно... Русские форумы поддерживает? о_О

[yotsume]

There sure are a bunch of "it doesn't work" comments in this thread so far which have not been answered yet.

PLEASE Mr. Developer can we get some attention soon...

THANKS!

[RS25com]

Installed jQuery 1.2.6 and this product on 3.8.0 and it doesn't work. :(

Uninstalled.

[The Vegan Forum]

It started to work here after I changed the jquery version to jquery-1.2.6.min.js. Apparently, there is a 'min' version and a 'pack' version....

[karlm]

Do I need to update? I'm using the 3.6 version on a 3.8.0 board and it seems to be running quite smoothly (from back when I was using vb3.6.0 and has worked flawlessly with every build upto current 3.8.0)...

[Greenwoodi]

Интересно... Русские форумы поддерживает? о_О

Да нихуя он не поддерживает. Даже если форум в утф - 8.

[SakuraAsakura]

Да нихуя он не поддерживает. Даже если форум в утф - 8.
Ухахахаха :D
Хоть один русский на буржуйском сайте :DD

Хреново что не поддерживает...

[n.sinha.p]

Doesn't works for me :(

Jquery is in place and I have checked all settings.. tried through all the skins too!

[yotsume]

It started to work here after I changed the jquery version to jquery-1.2.6.min.js. Apparently, there is a 'min' version and a 'pack' version....

Maybe we all have so mod conflict you don't because no matter what version I try it doesn't work.

I like to see a demo of this working for real because I don't believe it works at all!

[Playa82]

works fine for me.

try to do this fix:https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=1713381&postcount=27

[yotsume]

works fine for me.

try to do this fix:https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=1713381&postcount=27


My board's forums can only be seen by members only. Does that make a different? Guests can't see the forums at all.

I tried this template edit and it still doesn't work.

I had the auto tagger mod installed and disabled it because someone reported a possible conflict and it still doesnt work.

The mod here has bugs! Look at how many are reporting it does't work!

[Playa82]

My board's forums can only be seen by members only. Does that make a different? Guests can't see the forums at all.

I tried this template edit and it still doesn't work.

I had the auto tagger mod installed and disabled it because someone reported a possible conflict and it still doesnt work.

The mod here has bugs! Look at how many are reporting it does't work!

try to do this fix, then it works see my screenshots

[Sunka]

Please speak english, I know russian language, but this is english forum.
Moderators?????????

[yotsume]

try to do this fix, then it works see my screenshots

TRY TO DO WHAT FIX?

The template edit that was already suggested didn't work for me. You didn't suggest any edit in your reply but just gave two screen shots.

So lets go people how about some real step by step instructions or even better how about the developer of this mode make a real fix for the many people this doesn't work for please!

Would it matter that now all my usergroups can see all forums but only certain selected?

Any coder/developer out there willing to take a look at my board and lend a hand to get this to work?

I can make a admin account for you so please PM me if you can help me out.

I'm on vb3.8 with vBa installed.

THANKS!

[yotsume]

So are there any other setting in the vb adminCP that need to be on or off for this to begin to work?

I using the default template, on vb3.8.0 with latest vba installed, the board is not open to guests. I did the template edit as suggested. It still won't work. So I don't see what I am missing.

Because I did the template edit, I have tried also uploading a few different version of the script and nothing works!

I am getting very close to UNINSTALLING!

HELP PLEASE!

Thanks!

[yotsume]

So here is my template after I did the edit:

<script type="text/javascript" src="http://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/1.3/jquery.min.js"></script>
<script type="text/javascript">
$(function(){
$("#inputthreadtitle").bind("blur", function(){
var value =$(this).val();
$('td#similarthreadcheckcontent').html('<img src="$stylevar[imgdir_misc]/13x13progress.gif" />');
$.ajax({
type: "GET",
url: "ajax.php",
data: "do=getsimilarthreads&title="+value,
success: function(msg){
$('td#similarthreadcheckcontent').html(msg);
}
});
});
});
</script>

This mod still doesn't load the similar threads. So what could be the problem???

[yotsume]

So I installed this mod on one of my 3.7x sites and it works perfectly even without the template edit.

On my 3.8x board I still can't get it to work. So there is obviously a conflict somewhere that I have found!

ANY IDEAS???

[TamCaVBoy3]

this mod will have conflict with other mods that use ajax...such as auto tagger

[Playa82]

check if:

vBulletin Options -> vBulletin Options -> General Settings -> Disable AJAX Features is Enable All AJAX Features

[Naxon]

Doesn't work with hebrew... can it be fixed?

[weexto]

hello, I just created a new forum and so far I have only a dozen post. testing the product "Check for similar thread before posting a new one" it does not find a similar post. It takes a minimum of post so that it works?

Can I ask an answer to my question? please

[Alien]

I have been unable to get this to work on 3.8 myself so far...

EDIT: Fixed. :) Nice work!

[Neptun]

this hack does not work in vb 3.8.1 :(

i turn the product on .. after this i try to write a new thread with the similar title like an old one and it tells me "No similar threads found. You can create a new thread and let the users answer your questions"

where is the problem with the product ?!

[star88]

hello, I just created a new forum and so far I have only a dozen post. testing the product "Check for similar thread before posting a new one" it does not find a similar post. It takes a minimum of post so that it works?


this hack does not work in vb 3.8.1 :(

i turn the product on .. after this i try to write a new thread with the similar title like an old one and it tells me "No similar threads found. You can create a new thread and let the users answer your questions"

where is the problem with the product ?!


I have the same problem. :(

[l_amhed]

this mod will have conflict with other mods that use ajax...such as auto tagger

Yep it seems to be the case. The addon was working like a charm and since I installed the auto tagger product it doesn't work anymore (yes even with the ajax options set to yes).

[Switch02]

Nice work i'll try this one

[kud0gfx]

i've problems with my style, all the newthread gets messed up, and in some subforums i get the list of 5 threads twice its really strange :S i disabled it.

I always used tis mod since 3.8.1 and was really useful, so if someone could help me ill be really grateful

[msalman]

maybe you guys try this, I made a small change a while ago to make it work for 3.7.x and it works for 3.8.x as well as I'm running it now. I just changed the ajax handling

[preloader]

exelent , thx

[karlm]

Using the original file, I have this working with vb3.8.1

I disabled each plugin independantly, then re-enabled them... seems to do the trick.

[Neptun]

i tried the xml of msalman and is also not working ..... :(

[dancue]

Any reason why I'm getting two boxes with similar threads?

*Edit:
Fixed. Still had similar threads v1 installed. Uninstalled it and it works perfectly fine.

[RobbieZ]

Can you code it so that it shows Prefix's please?

Thanks

[yotsume]

this mod will have conflict with other mods that use ajax...such as auto tagger


Ok so I uninstaller the auto tagger mod. This mod still doesn't work on my 3.8x site.

What should I try next? Any real suggestions?

[legion!]

Nope doesnt work...also i want it so people cant post the same thread twice...prefferably for my Rss feed bots

[yotsume]

Nope doesnt work...also i want it so people cant post the same thread twice...prefferably for my Rss feed bots

This mod has major conflicts with other mods that use or make calls to ajax. Also, the developer is MIA! This mod needs updated so the conflicts are removed. I have this working on a 3.7 board and not working on 3.8x. The difference seems to be ajax related but we are not getting any real support here.

A suggestion would be to disable all your mods and see if this one works. Even when I uninstaller 2 other ajax related mods this one however still doesn't work. So I can't find the conflict.

I PMed the developer asking for help with a board I need this for and I got ZERO response so far.

:up: GREAT MOD POOR SUPPORT!!! :down:

[legion!]

Yea man i feel you i really need a way to stop my RSS feeds from posting duplicate posts....if you have any suggestions im open ears :)

[MrAbc]

It broke my vbulletin!
Edit: fixed

[rmxs]

for me dont work with non english any help?

[weexto]

then it works or it does not work with 3.8.1?

[rmxs]

Works with 3.8x byt only return results in english

[weexto]

and other languages ?

[rmxs]

For me doesnt return any results.

[marcut]

I installed the script and the product, but i can't find where it says the option to enable it. vBulletin options DOES NOT display this, and it has with other mods i dled.

[l_amhed]

Any chance to see an update to fix the conflict between this very usefull hack and, for instance, the auto tag thread mod ???
Till then I've desinstalled yours.

See you.

[weexto]

For me doesnt return any results.

it will work one day?

[RadioErewan]

Here you have polish translation of this mod. Version in iso-8859-2 encoding.

Regards

[weexto]

thank you for your response
I have 2 languages on the forum, French, Polish
That will work also with the French?

[lacuak1]

not work for me 3.8.1. The result is always not found silmilar post

[rmxs]

Here you have polish translation of this mod. Version in iso-8859-2 encoding.

Regards
:|this is for the translation i think and no for returning results error!

[RadioErewan]

thank you for your response
I have 2 languages on the forum, French, Polish
That will work also with the French?

Have no idea. Attached Polish phrases exported from my vB. Should integrate with multilanguage forum, like any other mod. Just import selecting Polish from language dropdown.

Regards

[RadioErewan]

:|this is for the translation i think and no for returning results error!

This mod works on my 3.8.1 with no problems. It also searches with diacritic marks (ąćęł?ńśżź). See no errors, have good (noempty) results.
Have enabled Similar posts feature (and guess this mod uses its database).

Regards

[davidhso]

It doesn't show up under my VBulletin options. I'm using 3.8.0.

[tldagent]

Mod works great. Thank you. Please updated first post - read below!

This mod does not work! :(

1. I downloaded the XML and the jquery thing
2. I uploaded jquery to /clientscript
3. I imported the mod
4. I went to vb options, but hey, there was no 'Check for similar threads?'

What to do now?

I had the same problem. Will the developer updated the instructions to save a lot of screwing around?

vB Options -> Message Posting and Editing Options -> Check for similar threads? (Y/N)

Thank you Chani!

[KevinGupta]

I agree...! It would have saved heaps of time if the instructions were clear enough... lol
Certainly NOT the mod of the month .. just because had to waste my time trying to get the instructions :(

[dying4004]

no matter what i do the js doesnt get loaded. :(

[akvaryumforum]

I see this error when it tries search.

[foroalfaromeo]

great!

[JPnyc]

I notice only versions 3.6 and 3.8 are mentioned, we'll either of these work with 3.7.x?

Thanks!

[l_amhed]

Any chance to see an update to fix the conflict between this very usefull hack and, for instance, the auto tag thread mod ???
Till then I've desinstalled yours.

See you.

Still nothing ??

[jrap]

Thanks for the mod, very useful.

I decided to add

target="_blank"


in the links so that the user is not taken away from the New Thread page when they click a link. Might be a good idea to make this an option in the CP?

[jrap]

It would be a nice option to only have this show for specified usergroups as well. That way senior members, mods, etc don't really need to see it, but new users would. Just a thought.

Cheers

[icemann]

Mod works great. Thank you. Please updated first post - read below!



I had the same problem. Will the developer updated the instructions to save a lot of screwing around?



Thank you Chani!

I agree, nice mod once I found the setting.

[mdawg]

I read all the way through this thread. Running 3.8.2 I installed correctly and I did the code update to use 1.3.0 (I also tried reverting back to old code in the mrnasesimilarthreadcheck_header template so that it just uses the 1.2.6 jQuery). Tried it both ways.

I get this notice as try to post a thread (similar one):
Notice: When you enter a thread title the system will search for similar threads which have already been posted. That should help you to find answers.

But that's it, the hack does nothing otherwise. I have tested it extensively, with and without the AJAX for autotagger turned on and off.

Turning this mod off for now until developer comes back with a solution or update.

[TaMpE]

I read all the way through this thread. Running 3.8.2 I installed correctly and I did the code update to use 1.3.0 (I also tried reverting back to old code in the mrnasesimilarthreadcheck_header template so that it just uses the 1.2.6 jQuery). Tried it both ways.

I get this notice as try to post a thread (similar one):
Notice: When you enter a thread title the system will search for similar threads which have already been posted. That should help you to find answers.

But that's it, the hack does nothing otherwise. I have tested it extensively, with and without the AJAX for autotagger turned on and off.

Turning this mod off for now until developer comes back with a solution or update.
Same here mdawg, I see only that message and nothing happens when I type something in the thread title. It also move my "Message" or vB editor to the left. Weird.

Let's wait for the developer.

[isatice]

i can't make it working for me

[paul41598]

Nothing here either 3.8.1

[kkingg]

thanks installed

[Noosphere]

I read all the way through this thread. Running 3.8.2 I installed correctly and I did the code update to use 1.3.0 (I also tried reverting back to old code in the mrnasesimilarthreadcheck_header template so that it just uses the 1.2.6 jQuery). Tried it both ways.

I get this notice as try to post a thread (similar one):
Notice: When you enter a thread title the system will search for similar threads which have already been posted. That should help you to find answers.

But that's it, the hack does nothing otherwise. I have tested it extensively, with and without the AJAX for autotagger turned on and off.

Turning this mod off for now until developer comes back with a solution or update.
Same here mdawg, I see only that message and nothing happens when I type something in the thread title.

Let's wait for the developer.
Nothing here either 3.8.1
Same.

[yotsume]

Must Uninstall Auto Tagger Mod Not Just Deactivate!

I had the same conflict problem between the Auto Tagger and this mod. It is NOT good enough to just deactivate the Auto Tagger mod. It has to be fully un-installed for this mod to begin to work again.

After I fully un-installed the Auto Tagger mod this mod works perfectly on vb3.7x and 3.8x (default theme). The problem is a conflict between the two mods and an Ajax issue. Both developers need to get together and sort out the issue. PLEASE!

[safakuygur]

very nice thanks

[TaMpE]

Must Uninstall Auto Tagger Mod Not Just Deactivate!

I had the same conflict problem between the Auto Tagger and this mod. It is NOT good enough to just deactivate the Auto Tagger mod. It has to be fully un-installed for this mod to begin to work again.

After I fully un-installed the Auto Tagger mod this mod works perfectly on vb3.7x and 3.8x (default theme). The problem is a conflict between the two mods and an Ajax issue. Both developers need to get together and sort out the issue. PLEASE!

it still does nothing on my 3.8.2 board.

[thcf]

Not working at all on my forum either.....:(

[zombietom]

Did you adjust the setting in your ACP?

[thcf]

Did you adjust the setting in your ACP?

Yes ofcourse :)

[paul41598]

I finally got it to work. I had to rebuild the simlar thread cache from maintenance. Works great! I've even modified the product so you can limit a certain number of threads from showing rather than the default 5

[TaMpE]

I finally got it to work. I had to rebuild the simlar thread cache from maintenance. Works great! I've even modified the product so you can limit a certain number of threads from showing rather than the default 5

what version of JS you using?

[paul41598]

1.2.6

[TaMpE]

1.2.6

thx for your response. It still doesn't work.

I tried

- 1.2.6 JS file
- product

and

- 1.3.2 JS file
- a template edit in mrxxxx something
- product

still now luck. I'm running 3.8.2

EDIT:

I confirm this mod works on 3.8.2!

since many people posted not working replies, I'll share what I did:

- download just the XML file
- click INSTALL
- import the XML file
- Go do the template edit
- Go enable the product in vB settings (it's under Message Interface and Editing Options, at very bottom)
- Rebuil Similar Threads in Maintenance
- Done and it'll work.

Thank you MrNase. It's really great to have something do LIVE quick search before posting the same thread lol

But there is a small problem. When I enabled this product in vB settings, my newthread.php changes the look.

IE. The editor box and my thread description box including the smilies move to the left. Only the Prefix box and thread title box stayed same as where they were before product is enabled.

PS: How may I add a scroll bar allowing me to search more than 5 and the scroll bar is as high as 5 results?

[thcf]

After i ran this option

"Rebuil Similar Threads in Maintenance"

The mod works fine :) i suggest anyone having problems do this..

[thcf]

How do i make the similar thread links open in a new window? thanks

[paul41598]

instead of a popup window, what I did is make it auto collapse ;)

[doa24uk]

I'm now super confused. I installed this on one of my boards & it's working perfectly.

Now I'm trying to install it on a new board (with only 2 test posts) and it won't work! It appears & then says nothing can be found....

The two test posts are both called test & test test - then I try to create a new topic called test (so it should appear in the similar topics right?) it doesn't!!

The default vbulletin (fulltext) search engine finds both topics from a search of 'test' & I've rebuilt the similar threads a million times (they're also enabled in the admincp) ...

I'm totally lost with this one!

[paul41598]

I'm now super confused. I installed this on one of my boards & it's working perfectly.

Now I'm trying to install it on a new board (with only 2 test posts) and it won't work! It appears & then says nothing can be found....

The two test posts are both called test & test test - then I try to create a new topic called test (so it should appear in the similar topics right?) it doesn't!!

The default vbulletin (fulltext) search engine finds both topics from a search of 'test' & I've rebuilt the similar threads a million times (they're also enabled in the admincp) ...

I'm totally lost with this one!


You'll need to create alot of posts to build up the postindex. So you might wanna try creating more like 10 topics or variations of test (test1, test2, test3, etc) Then rebuild, then it should work.

[thcf]

How do i make the similar thread links open in a new window? thanks

[doa24uk]

Thanks, still not working perfectly but it is now working for some posts. I presume the post index just has to build up & then it'll work.

Many thanks

[thcf]

Anyone....

How do i make the similar thread links open in a new window? thanks

[thcf]

anyone?

[djXpire2]

Powerful, Intuitive, EXCELLENT MOD!!! LOVE IT MAN!!!! INstalled and Nominated!!!

[thcf]

Can someone help me please, i have been asking this question for days now....

How do i make the similar thread links open in a new window? thanks

[defetzer]

Can someone help me please, i have been asking this question for days now....

How do i make the similar thread links open in a new window? thanks

Template
showthread_similarthreadbit_ajax

Find:
<a href="showthread.php?$session[sessionurl]t=$simthread[threadid]" title="$simthread[preview]">$simthread[title]</a>

Replace:
<a href="showthread.php?$session[sessionurl]t=$simthread[threadid]" title="$simthread[preview]" target="_blank">$simthread[title]</a>

[asking]

its not working in my forums :(

please can anyone tel me what should i do ?

[l_amhed]

Any chance to see an update to fix the conflict between this very usefull hack and, for instance, the auto tag thread mod ???
Till then I've desinstalled yours.

See you.

As the autor has disappeared, is there someone who have an idea how to fix the AJAX conflict ?

[KevinGupta]

hmm...
I tried to rebuild the similar threads... still doesnt work..?
What else can we try to fix this problem.. it is very annoying that its not working but shows the message...?

[powerful_rogue]

instead of a popup window, what I did is make it auto collapse ;)

I like it!

Any chance of sharing how you did that?

[calvinnguyen]

I don't know why this didn't work with me.

[sheep92032]

doesn't work for me either.

[crazlunatic]

where's check for similar threads, I can't find it

[marshal_ramdev]

thanks

[alfaowner]

Works great so far on 3.8.2

[WildSoftCat]

One problem with non-english languages

Fixing :

find line

$thread['similar'] = fetch_similar_threads (...etc)
and replace with

$tit = iconv('utf-8', $stylevar['charset'], $vbulletin->GPC['title']);
$thread['similar'] = fetch_similar_threads($tit);

[Neptun]

is this hack working ?! i have 3.8.2 i test it in 3.8.1 it was not working

[W!cKeD]

* Thanks & Installed * :up:

_____

@Neptun, you've enabled this in hack?

[L-Mane]

Couldn't get this to work with the latest VB.

[bongmatinhoc]

<script type="text/javascript" src="http://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/1.3/jquery.min.js"></script>
<script type="text/javascript">
$(function(){
$("#inputthreadtitle").bind("blur", function(){
var value =$(this).val();
$('td#similarthreadcheckcontent').html('<img src="$stylevar[imgdir_misc]/13x13progress.gif" />');
$.ajax({
type: "GET",
url: "ajax.php",
data: "do=getsimilarthreads&title="+value,
success: function(msg){
$('td#similarthreadcheckcontent').html(msg);
}
});
});
});
</script>
i fix, but no work

[profanitytalker]

reserved for future use.

[ricardoNJ]

I can't found it!

[zCarot]

<font color="DarkSlateBlue">Users can bypass anti-ddos setting "Minimum Time Between Searches" by using this hack.
Someone can fix it?

P.S. I can try but I have not time for that</font>

[80's]

It does not work well with Turkish characters. Can not find the similar threads with them. Can I do anything to get it work?

Turkish characters: ?,?,Ğ,ğ,İ,ı,?,?,Ş,ş,?,?

I hope your browser will show the characters correctly. :)

[mangel.ajo]

Great plugin!!! :-)

Working on my 3.8.3 + VBSEO :-)

Thanks!!! :)

[ricardoNJ]

Ok, Installed ....!!! :)

[FernandoFG]

Works perfectly!! Thanks a lot

vB 3.8.2 with vBSEO + Tag generator + english + spanish.

[nickson]

i did as shown in the article but that doesnt come up when i try to post a new thread.

[winer888]

it great , but it work in vb 3.8.3?

[winer888]

i will study , thaks

[digif]

doesn't work for me
I allow it, but it only says: Server will check it when you enter title, but after I enter and start writing the post, it doesn't change, its still: server will check..

[TRABZONLUKAPLAN]

Thank you very much. This is so helpful.

[reddyink]

Your Mod is excellent for Threads.

Is it possible to modify the Mod for Posts (replies to Thread).

Many thanks

[alsultan88]

hiiii
thnxxxxxx
its great and work for me on 3.8.1

plzzzz how can i increase the number of similar thread ??? its show only 5
at least i need to put it 10 or 15 because i have many threads in my forum

[Verionia]

Works for 3.83?

[elenh]

How do i add a link with drop down menu in navbar for search to working with this hack?

Thanks! INSTALLED + NOMINATED

[rrudeboy]

unfortunately....


Database error in vBulletin 3.8.2:

Invalid SQL:

SELECT thread.threadid, MATCH(thread.title) AGAINST ('storm') AS score
FROM thread AS thread

WHERE MATCH(thread.title) AGAINST ('storm')
AND thread.open <> 10


LIMIT 5;

MySQL Error : Can't find FULLTEXT index matching the column list
Error Number : 1191
Request Date : Thursday, August 6th 2009 @ 07:39:10 AM
Error Date : Thursday, August 6th 2009 @ 07:39:10 AM
Script : http://everythingberry.net/xxxxxx/ajax.php?do=getsimilarthreads&title=storm
Referrer : http://everythingberry.net/xxxxxx/newthread.php?do=newthread&f=32
IP Address : 66.49.86.42
Username : rudeboy
Classname : vb_database
MySQL Version : 4.1.20-max-log

[rrudeboy]

c'mon girls & boys... tkx.

[nbdh-r]

thanks

[SSJB_7]

:( I Love it but is not working for me....

[bada_bing]

I tried to install this and activated it. NOw when I enter a thread title and it tries to look for simular threads I get this error
Parse error: syntax error, unexpected T_STRING, expecting T_OLD_FUNCTION or T_FUNCTION or T_VAR or '}' in C:\Domains\xxx.com\wwwroot\forums\ajax.php(69) : eval()'d code on line 11

[djaravindth]

wow its working fine for me..

[Makc666]

Suggestion

This mod has to have an option to exclude from search particular forums.

For now even if in vBulletin's options some forum is off from Indexing the posts the hack will still try to search in it.

[bada_bing]

I tried to install this and activated it. NOw when I enter a thread title and it tries to look for simular threads I get this error
Parse error: syntax error, unexpected T_STRING, expecting T_OLD_FUNCTION or T_FUNCTION or T_VAR or '}' in C:\Domains\xxx.com\wwwroot\forums\ajax.php(69) : eval()'d code on line 11

Any help on this before in uninstall

[ddatchi]

Does anyone know how to get the Similar Thread Checker to display the Thread Prefix? I use prefixes to sort out my posts, but w/o the prefix in the list of similar threads before they post, my users are unaware if someone has already posted that topic and prefix?

[Scu11]

i installed it and when I go to check it i enter in topics title a keyword from another topic but it says no simialr topics found what can it be???

[WoGuziczek]

I have two boxes in ajax.php. Why?

// Fixed (ajax_start)

[snerd]

i installed it and when I go to check it i enter in topics title a keyword from another topic but it says no simialr topics found what can it be???
Same here, type in a duplicate title word from another thread and it says nothing found. ???

[KevinGupta]

thanks a lot mate.. It works perfectly fine :) on 3.8.3
cheers .. I hope I won't have any problems :D

[tafreeh]

i enable the mod, but nothing shows up... why ?
i did upload the jquery in right folder

After 10 minutes: NeverMind its working now, disabled auto thread tagger Ajax feature.

[bada_bing]

Support suck for this mod.. Uninstalled

[TheOptimist]

Hi ~

Installed on www.marriedplace.com and almost works...

we have only 3 posts on this new board. Test, Test Post, and test...

when we add another post with title of "Test" it does NOT find any similar posts...
What are we missing:

Running 3.8.4, I installed correctly and I did the code update to use jQuery 1.3.0 (I also tried reverting back to old code in the mrnasesimilarthreadcheck_header template so that it just uses the 1.2.6 jQuery). Tried it both ways.

I get this notice as try to post a thread (similar one):

"No similar threads found. You can create a new thread and let the users answer your questions."

You can also read the above threads and see that many users with the latest vB versions are finding it difficult to make it work.

But that's it, the hack does nothing otherwise. I have tested it extensively, with and without the AJAX for autotagger turned on and off.

So please confirm, If I should turn this mod off for now until the developer comes back with a solution or update for 3.8.4.

Will un-install in 24 hours if no solution.

This is an EXCELLENT idea for a hack...

[HenryHank]

It works great here -- you may need to go into "Maintenance---Update Counters---Rebuild Similar Threads" to get it to work.

[TheOptimist]

HenryHank ~
You are on version 3.8.2 and I am on 3.8.4 which "integrates" Google AdSense...

Do you think the AdSense integration reads the titles of the posts to pull up coresponding advertisements, and that gets in the way of the "Check for similar thread" hack reading the title of the posts?

(Nice board by the way, I have watched those dollars myself! Seen the stamp on them... you are EVERYWHERE ! ha!)

[Cindyl10]

It started to work here after I changed the jquery version to jquery-1.2.6.min.js. Apparently, there is a 'min' version and a 'pack' version....

I tried this and it still doesn't work for me

check if:

vBulletin Options -> vBulletin Options -> General Settings -> Disable AJAX Features is Enable All AJAX Features

yep, that's how mine is set



I confirm this mod works on 3.8.2!

since many people posted not working replies, I'll share what I did:

- download just the XML file
- click INSTALL
- import the XML file
- Go do the template edit
- Go enable the product in vB settings (it's under Message Interface and Editing Options, at very bottom)
- Rebuil Similar Threads in Maintenance
- Done and it'll work.


Edit what template??? I've done everything else

doesn't work for me
I allow it, but it only says: Server will check it when you enter title, but after I enter and start writing the post, it doesn't change, its still: server will check..

that's what mine says too and it's never changed. I've tried it in IE and in firefox but that's all it does. I really need something like this so would really appreicate any help in getting it to work! I'm running 3.8.0

[HenryHank]

I really can't say since I'm not on that version. sorry.

[Simon Lloyd]

If you have Auto Thread Tagger that will prevent it from working, nothing to do with rebuilding similar threads!, the way to combat it is to go to Admincp>Vbulletin options>Tagging Options (Automatic Thread Tagger) and turn this Enabled the AJAX newthread? OFF!

[yotsume]

If you have Auto Thread Tagger that will prevent it from working, nothing to do with rebuilding similar threads!, the way to combat it is to go to Admincp>Vbulletin options>Tagging Options (Automatic Thread Tagger) and turn this Enabled the AJAX newthread? OFF!

If you are talking about the Auto Tagging Mod.... You have to uninstall it to remove the conflict. Just disabling it doesn't work and the conflict remains. Once I uninstalled it this mod began to work.

[mcloud]

This hack not working at spanish forum, can anybody help me?

[Simon Lloyd]

If you are talking about the Auto Tagging Mod.... You have to uninstall it to remove the conflict. Just disabling it doesn't work and the conflict remains. Once I uninstalled it this mod began to work.I have to disagree!, i simply performed the action above and both work fine, maybe you have another mod that is also calling ajax at newthread.

[Cindyl10]

I don't have the auto tagging mod, but mine won't work at all... isn't there any support for this mod?

[Simon Lloyd]

Cindy, do you have another mod that works on newthread? as for the template edit (i've done this one) they mean this https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=1713381&postcount=27

[TheOptimist]

Would any settings in the search algorithm section cause this to fail?

[asking]

not working for me any idea ? please help....

[Simon Lloyd]

What isn't working?

[Cindyl10]

Cindy, do you have another mod that works on newthread? as for the template edit (i've done this one) they mean this https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=1713381&postcount=27

not that I'm aware of... thanks for showing me the template edit though. That's a bit beyond me so I'll show that to another person that works with me. Thanks! Maybe that will do the trick..

[Simon Lloyd]

Cindy, it's just a single line change, you can do it :)

[Simon Lloyd]

Cindy simply replace ALL of the code in the template called 'mrnasesimilarthreadcheck_header' for this:
<script type="text/javascript" src="http://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/1.3/jquery.min.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript">
$(function(){
$("#inputthreadtitle").bind("blur", function(){
var value =$(this).val();
$('td#similarthreadcheckcontent').html('<img src="$stylevar[imgdir_misc]/13x13progress.gif" />');
$.ajax({
type: "GET",
url: "ajax.php",
data: "do=getsimilarthreads&title="+value,
success: function(msg){
$('td#similarthreadcheckcontent').html(msg);
}
});
});
});
</script>

[Cindyl10]

lol thanks! I'll probably give it a try as soon as I have the time again! I'll let you know if I manage it or not.

[Cindyl10]

Cindy, it's just a single line change, you can do it :)

I did it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And it works!!!!!!!!!!!!! Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!

One last question, do I have to change this in each of the styles I have separately?
Thank you so very much!!! I would have never even tried if you hadn't encouraged me!

[ThomasBolley]

on 3.8.4 dont work

[Cindyl10]

Yes, it does Thomas; we upgraded to 3.8.4 the other day and mine is working great now! Everyone loves it! Ooops, there's one part that's not working perfectly though.. I've entered the forums I do not want it to search but it's still searching them as well... but that's no big deal I suppose. I'd prefer it didn't, but if it must, so be it; at least it works!

[ThomasBolley]

Yes, it does Thomas; we upgraded to 3.8.4 the other day and mine is working great now! Everyone loves it! Ooops, there's one part that's not working perfectly though.. I've entered the forums I do not want it to search but it's still searching them as well... but that's no big deal I suppose. I'd prefer it didn't, but if it must, so be it; at least it works!

hmmmm was changing much things but for me dont work... can u tell me what u do to run this addon ?

[Morsolo]

I've got an interesting problem, it only shows the threads it wants to show...

For example, if I type "hello" it says no results (but there are lots of threads visible with "hello" in the title)... But if I type "race" it'll show up with the correct results (two threads with "race" in the title).

Any idea as to why that is?

[Simon Lloyd]

I did it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And it works!!!!!!!!!!!!! Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!

One last question, do I have to change this in each of the styles I have separately?
Thank you so very much!!! I would have never even tried if you hadn't encouraged me!Cindy, when you go to your other styles look to see if that template is shwoing orange, if it is it has inherited the changes from the original template if not you need to do the same for each style im afraid........glad you gained a bit of confidence, as a tip, i have a style as a child from the main style i callled it test, i do all my mods there first to see how they are and tinker with them before doing the same to a style that members are using, if you break the test style and cant fix it who cares? simply delete it and start again :)

Great confidence booster when it comes to tinkering inside vbulletin.

[meissenation]

I've done the template edit and I can get this working perfectly fine on 3.8.4 with the Auto Tagger AJAX Enabled? set to "No" - but then my Auto Tag doesn't tag the threads at all.

[Sea Khlij]

you are the best thanks - شكرا

[karlm]

I've done the template edit and I can get this working perfectly fine on 3.8.4 with the Auto Tagger AJAX Enabled? set to "No" - but then my Auto Tag doesn't tag the threads at all.
Yep, same here - definitely some kinda conflict going on.

[inder123]

Thanks ..it works smoothly

[Wilku]

Hallo!
I installed this mod, but I can't found someone. Where are options this mod?

[phonexpo]

Excellent plug-in, thank you very much.

One question, is it possible to widen the threads display box?;

http://i36.tinypic.com/33a9z6d.jpg

Thanks,

-Patrick :)

[Simon Lloyd]

I've done the template edit and I can get this working perfectly fine on 3.8.4 with the Auto Tagger AJAX Enabled? set to "No" - but then my Auto Tag doesn't tag the threads at all.Check this post https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=1881625&postcount=215

Yep, same here - definitely some kinda conflict going on.Check this post https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=1881625&postcount=215


Excellent plug-in, thank you very much.

One question, is it possible to widen the threads display box?;

http://i36.tinypic.com/33a9z6d.jpg

Thanks,

-Patrick :)Admincp>Your Style>mrnasesimilarthreadcheck_main i think!

[phonexpo]

Admincp>Your Style>mrnasesimilarthreadcheck_main i think!
Yes, thank you. But the table is aligning to the right.

I've put this code in;

<center>
<br>
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" width="150%">
<tr>
<td id="similarthreadcheckcontent">$vbphrase[similarthreadchecknotice]</td>
</tr>
</table>
</br>
</center>
But it still aligns to the right, what code could I use to center it? :confused:

-Patrick

[Simon Lloyd]

im no coder but try this: <br />
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" width="150%" align="center">
<tr>
<td id="similarthreadcheckcontent" align="center">$vbphrase[similarthreadchecknotice]</td>
</tr>
</table>as far as i know you have to center the table and the container within the table.

[phonexpo]

Thanks for that, but it still aligns to the right. I'll play around with it myself and see if I get it sorted. :)

-Patrick

[user02934123123]

Hi all,

I'd been running this on 3.8.3 without any problems; but on upgrade to 3.8.4 yesterday, it has ceased to function. It still inserts the notice in to the new thread screen; but doesn't actually call the AJAX scripts and present a table -- it just does, well, nothing.

I've tested this both in my forum's customised style, as well as in the VB standard style, and it doesn't work in either; so it doesn't appear to be an issue with style customisations.

Any guidance? We quite liked the hack, and would like to have it work again!

Thanks.

[Simon Lloyd]

You might have to reinstall it as i have been running it ok on 3.8.4 (installed on) i have since added the security patch and it still works fine.

[user02934123123]

I re-installed today, as well as re-downloaded JQuery; but still a no-go.

[Simon Lloyd]

You don't need to download jquery, its served from google, did you change the line of code for the one that should read jquery?

[Black Tiger]

I marked installed, but disabled the mod instantly again because unfortunately it misses an essential feature.

I like the mod very much, but I don't want my moderators and good users (who do use the search function) to get annoyed about this.
So what this mod really needs to prevent annoyances is an "exclude usergroup" option. Is that going to be build in any time soon?

Next to that I would use the standard way and put the product in it's own name in the vbulletin options list, and not under vBulletings standard "posting and editting options".

[squishi]

How do I use this?

-> I imported the product.
-> I see it's active.
-> I had a look through all the vbulletin options, but cannot find options for this mod.
-> I went to the forum manager, and there is no setting to enable it per forum, either.

Running the patched vb 3.8.3.

[squishi]

Gee! You need to tell people where they can find the setting.

It's under "Message Posting and Editing Options" in the vbulletin options.