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[Ajax] Check for similar thread before posting a new one · **Released**: 01-12-2009

Hi there!

I decided to give my old Add-on 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 to get the information from ajax.php. jQuery 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/do...s&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....1&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 outdated (made for vB 3.6.*)

kkingg · #**142** 05-02-2009, 10:05 PM

thanks installed

Noosphere · #**143** 05-03-2009, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaMpE

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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by paul41598

Nothing here either 3.8.1

Same.

yotsume · #**144** 05-03-2009, 12:19 AM

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 · #**145** 05-03-2009, 02:40 AM

very nice thanks

TaMpE · #**146** 05-05-2009, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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!

it still does nothing on my 3.8.2 board.

thcf · #**147** 05-05-2009, 05:49 AM

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

zombietom · #**148** 05-05-2009, 01:38 PM

Did you adjust the setting in your ACP?

thcf · #**149** 05-05-2009, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zombietom

Did you adjust the setting in your ACP?

Yes ofcourse

paul41598 · #**150** 05-05-2009, 05:18 PM

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 · #**151** 05-05-2009, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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

what version of JS you using?

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