Forum-wide Search For Unanswered Threads

[Mosh]

Please click Mark as Installed if you are using this hack.


IMPORTANT NOTICE: This hack will not work (or install) with vBulletin versions below 4.0.4, see Frequently Asked Questions section below for more information.


What Does This Hack Do?Silver
This is an update to my 3.8.x version of this hack, designed to work with vBulletin 4.0.4 and above.

This is a hack adds a menu to the Forum tab on the navbar (and also optionally on the What's New tab), which allows you to search for unanswered threads forum-wide.

This hack was originally created as a result of a request from Boofo in 2008 - see here (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=1438354&postcount=3).

There are no file or template changes at all, and is fully phrased.


vBulletin Version CompatibilitySilver
This hack can only be used with vBulletin 4.0.4 - 4.2.0, see Frequently Asked Questions section below for more information.

For the v3.8.x version of this hack, which will also work with v3.7.x and v3.6.x - check here.


Hack Support/Feature RequestsSilver
IMPORTANT: This hack is no longer supported.



Frequently Asked QuestionsSilver
Question:
I get a "This product is not compatible with version 4.0.x of vBulletin. (Compatible starting with 4.0.4)" message. WTF does that mean?
Answer:
It means that this hack will not work with vBulletin versions below 4.0.4, as Internet Brands had removed some search functionality when they released vBulletin 4.0.0 that caused this hack to not function, they added back most of the functionality in vBulletin 4.0.4, see this bug report for more information - http://tracker.vbulletin.com/browse/VBIV-3652. Do not ask for it to be made compatible, you will have to upgrade to vBulletin 4.0.4 for it to work.

Question:
I can not exclude forums. What can I do?
Answer:
Upgrade to vBulletin 4.0.8 (or above) and use the latest version of this hack

Question:
Why can I not select the location where I can add the menu on the What's New tab?
Answer:
Because there is only one template hook that allows you to auto-insert the menu


TranslationsSilver
I would like to thank the following people for their translations:

v4.0.001 Arabic translation by Dr.osamA (out of date)


Install/Upgrade/Uninstall InstructionsSilver
The readme.txt file is included in attached .zip file.


Version HistorySilver
v4.3.0 - Wednesday 23rd May 2012
-- Changed: total rewrite of plugin to support vBulletin 4.2.0 and above
-- Added: 9 Navigation Manager links under one menu on Forum tab
-- Removed: "What's New" tab AdminCP Option
-- Removed: 2 x AdminCP options

v4.2.0 - Sunday 25th September 2011
-- Changed: total rewrite of plugin to change from a single link to a menu with options (time periods)
-- Changed: 1 phrase
-- Added: "What's New" tab AdminCP Option
-- Added: install code to detect if the xml file has been uploaded
-- Added: uninstall code to detect if the xml file has been deleted
-- Added: 7 phrases
-- Removed: AdminCP option to have link on "Community" drop-down menu, as it is now a menu itself
-- Removed: AdminCP option to have link on "Quick Links" drop-down menu, as it is now a menu itself

v4.0.2 - Saturday 27th November 2010 (first released to Wolfshead Solutions on Wednesday 27th October 2010)
-- Changed: Version number formatting (also technically can be called v4.1.0)
-- Added: AdminCP exclude forums option (IB added "exclude forums" option back in vBulletin 4.0.8)

v4.0.001 - Friday 18th June 2010
-- Initial v4.0.x Release
-- Changed: Screenshots
-- Added: InstallInstructions.txt file
-- Added: VersionHistory.txt file
-- Changed: 1 plugin (refactored to streamline code and make vB4.0.x compatible)
-- Removed: AdminCP exclude forums option (IB has still not added exclude forums back into search)
-- Removed: Some Install code


Show Your Appreciation Silver
Although not required, if you have enjoyed the benefits of this hack, and would like show your appreciation for my efforts, then please feel free to click on the Support Developer link and donate any amount you feel is appropriate.

[Mosh]

I can not believe someone just rated this hack a 3, even though no one has downloaded nor installed this hack!!! My crap ratings stalker is back, get a life mate !!!

[LuisManson]

lol
this is great!!!
any chance to get some "new replies to to your posts" search?

[Sweeks]

Glad this has been updated, thanks a lot, upgrading to the latest vb4 to use it :)

[funmasti]

Installed! thanks

[Dr.osamA]

thanxxx dude

good work

installed + 5 stars + translated to Arabic

plzz be nice and add translation to 1st post

[cloferba]

this dont work with 4.0.5...(the link is not showed)

and http://www.wolfshead-solutions.com/ is offliine

[Mosh]

There is nothing wrong with this hack at all.

Tested and works fine in vBulletin 4.0.4 & 4.0.5, and that was tested using the default style as well as five custom styles.

Wolfshead Solutions is now back online (crashed while I was asleep in the middle of the night Australian time).

[cloferba]

add to the first post...and on the install instructions, that you need to enable permissions on the usergroup manager...to show the unanswered threads link

[Mosh]

add to the first post...and on the install instructions, that you need to enable permissions on the usergroup manager...to show the unanswered threads link
Did you read the install instructions? Why add it to the first post, as it is Step 4 of the Install/Upgrade Instructions section.

[BUDIMAN]

Thanks dude...work like a charm..

Mark as installed :-)

[ifitsmedia]

I tried to import the product into VB 4.0.6 and get this error:

Importing Product, Please Wait...

[:]

Fatal error: Cannot redeclare class vB_BlockType_Blogentries in forum/includes/block/blogentries.php on line 350

[Mosh]

I tried to import the product into VB 4.0.6 and get this error:

Importing Product, Please Wait...

[:]

Fatal error: Cannot redeclare class vB_BlockType_Blogentries in forum/includes/block/blogentries.php on line 350

There is nothing wrong with this hack at all, it must be something to do with your installation.

I just tested it by un-installing and re-installing it again, and works fine in vBulletin 4.0.6, and that was tested using the default style as well as five custom styles.

[toon79]

Is there any way the can also appear on the what's new page?

[ifitsmedia]

Brilliant mod, installed and rated. Thank you :)

[djbaxter]

Does this add-on limit how far back it looks for unanswered threads? Like 24 hours or 3 days or a week? I can't see listing all for the past 6 years as helpful...

[donwon]

Great hack! I installed but my custom template will not show the link. Can you give me the url for this?

[cdoyle]

Just installed, seems to work OK.
Noticed something though, I went in and replied to one of the unanswered threads. Then clicked on the unanswered threads link. The post I just replied too, is still listed with reply 1.

Anyone else notice this?

[toon79]

Can you edit the search line to exlude any forum id's?

[toon79]

Can you edit the search line to exlude any forum id's?

Did it via this method, worked like a charm...

http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?362339-Remove-Forums-from-What-s-New&highlight=search+exclude

[Mosh]

Hi all,

This hack has now been updated to v4.0.2, this version will be released unsupported here at vBulletin.org on Saturday 27th November 2010.

Regards,

[Dr.osamA]

hi Mosh,

when i uninstall it and need to make any change in usergroup i have an DB error

column ms_search_all_unanswered_permissions no exist

[Mosh]

Updated: v4.0.2
-- Changed: Version number formatting
-- Added: AdminCP exclude forums option (IB added "exclude forums" option back in vBulletin 4.0.8)

[Dr.osamA]

thank you for updating bro

testing

[Mosh]

Hi all,

Free support has now been moved back to vBulletin.org.

Please see the first post for more information (and also this thread (http://www.wolfshead-solutions.com/threads/444-Our-quot-vBulletin.org-Hacks-Support-quot-subscription-has-been-scrapped) at Wolfshead Solutions).

Enjoy :)

Regards,

Mosh Shigdar - Wolfshead Solutions.

[Conehead555]

Yes! 4.1.4

[tamsin]

This looks great. I have a biggish forum and it's easy for topics to drop out of sight quickly. I'm just waiting for my search index to rebuild after upgrading and then I'm going to install it.

Does this add-on limit how far back it looks for unanswered threads? Like 24 hours or 3 days or a week? I can't see listing all for the past 6 years as helpful...

Thank would be a very handy feature! A limit on how far it goes back would prevent people bumping threads that are weeks/months old.

[cash7c3]

hi Mosh,

when i uninstall it and need to make any change in usergroup i have an DB error

column ms_search_all_unanswered_permissions no exist

I have this same error. Any help for this?

[Mosh]

I have this same error. Any help for this?

You did not do step 2 of the uninstall instructions.

[Mosh]

Does this add-on limit how far back it looks for unanswered threads? Like 24 hours or 3 days or a week? I can't see listing all for the past 6 years as helpful...

This looks great. I have a biggish forum and it's easy for topics to drop out of sight quickly. I'm just waiting for my search index to rebuild after upgrading and then I'm going to install it.



Thank would be a very handy feature! A limit on how far it goes back would prevent people bumping threads that are weeks/months old.

Good idea..... will add it to the next version :)

[Mosh]

Major Update: v4.2.0
-- Changed: total rewrite of plugin to change from a single link to a menu with options (time periods)
-- Changed: 1 phrase
-- Added: "What's New" tab AdminCP Option
-- Added: install code to detect if the xml file has been uploaded
-- Added: uninstall code to detect if the xml file has been deleted
-- Added: 7 phrases
-- Removed: AdminCP option to have link on "Community" drop-down menu, as it is now a menu itself
-- Removed: AdminCP option to have link on "Quick Links" drop-down menu, as it is now a menu itself

[karel1985]

Thanks, great mod !

[qpurser]

Thank you.

Great mod and works great with 4.1.5

[datoneer]

Works great on 4.1.8 Awesome mod

[BrightStar]

Have installed it on 4.1.10 but the link doesn't appear.

Presumably it doesn't work with my version of vBulletin?>

[Mosh]

Have installed it on 4.1.10 but the link doesn't appear.

Presumably it doesn't work with my version of vBulletin?>

Tested and works absolutely fine on vBulletin 4.1.10.

[BrightStar]

Cheers....it works....forgot to change the permissions in usergroup.

[Mosh]

Cheers....it works....forgot to change the permissions in usergroup.

Please click Mark as Installed.... thanks.

[Mosh]

Update: v4.3.0
-- Changed: total rewrite of plugin to support vBulletin 4.2.0 and above
-- Added: 9 Navigation Manager links under one menu on Forum tab
-- Removed: "What's New" tab AdminCP Option
-- Removed: 2 x AdminCP options

[Videx]

Thanks for the update. But I'm getting worried because I've lost track of how many mods are breaking with 4.2. Is it actually safe to upgrade and then upgrade the mods afterwards? Or should I make a list and uninstall them all before the upgrade?

I guess I'm not asking you specifically Mosh, just thinking out loud.

[DirtRider]

Very nice mod but I cannot get the exclude to work on vBulletin? Version 4.1.10 and have it like this.

133,141,105,29

but I get this error

Error:
You did not enter a valid value for this setting.

[Superorb]

What affect does turning caching on/off actually do as far as functionality goes?

[Mark_Zuckerberg]

Awesome mod i think it save much time for the users and forum gets more replies :)

[planetMitch]

Wanted to just add my "two thumbs up" support for this mod! I have sent a small donation to the developer - you should too if you're using this!

[datoneer]

Works great in 4.2.1

[DemOnstar]

Marked as installed.

Can't really test it yet, still on localhost....

Great idea!

Thank you.

[DemOnstar]

Good idea yes but it has recently been surpassed...

Competition is good...

[Raptor]

Good idea yes but it has recently been surpassed...

Competition is good...

by what ?

[Raptor]

It's working on vb 4.2.3 except for excluded forums

[Raptor]

a temp workaround for excluding was to edit the exclude on line 1145 of search.php

$vbulletin->GPC['exclude'] .= '123,456';

[cdoyle]

Good idea yes but it has recently been surpassed...

Competition is good...

What mod replaces this one? I'm looking for something like this.