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Collapsable First Post using AJAX (or Last Post!) · **Released**: 04-17-2007

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NOTICE: This is for vBulletin v3.6 ONLY. You can find a v3.5 compatible version here.

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*** Confirmed working on ALL vBulletin 3.6.x versions! ***

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Keywords: FORUMDISPLAY, search, results, collapse, AJAX, collapsable, first, last, unread, post

Description:
Allows you to expand/collapse the first, last or first unread post of a thread from FORUMDISPLAY and search results without the need to load the entire thread.

Details:
Upon perusing the wonderful deals over at slickdeals.net, I noticed this nifty feature which caught my eye. I found it quite useful as most people have a bad habit of not being very descriptive with their thread titles. This little trick made my browsing experience much more enjoyable, so naturally I had to borrow [read: shamelessly rip] the idea.

Please note that no additional queries are added, unless using the 'First Unread Post' option. Otherwise, the only queries performed are the same as those when a thread is normally viewed.

The magic behind this modification is performed by jQuery: The Write Less, Do More, JavaScript Library.

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Usage:
Simply click the expand icon [+] in front of the thread title to expand, and the collapse icon [-] to collapse. Rocket science, eh?

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Installation:

Download and unzip the ajax_first_post.zip archive.
Upload necessary files to their respective locations. (Attention custom style users! Be sure to upload the images to your custom image directory.)
Import the product-ajax_first_post.xml via the Product Manager.
Make any desired configuration changes via AdminCP > vBulletin Options > Collapsable First Post using AJAX
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Profit!

Notes:
All template modifications are made automatically. They attach to pretty common text locations, so modified styles shouldn't* be a problem.

However, for those who wish (or need) to perform the edits manually, you can find that information here.

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Comments:
As with all my hacks, this modification is provided free of charge. However, if you find this product useful and have money burning a hole in your pocket, feel free to make a small donation, I won't mind.. really.

Version History:

1.0.0 - Initial release, here's to hoping...
1.1.0
- Fixed JavaScript errors when using search.
- Resolved (known) cross browser compatibility issues.
1.2.0
- New AdminCP configuration options:
  - Ability to select first or last post to be displayed.
  - Ability to disable on a per forum basis.
  - Option to update thread views when expanded.
  - Option to disable automatic template editing with a single click.
- Tweaked a couple plugins to prevent unnecessary checking.
- Properly registers in Who's Online
1.2.1
- Will no longer show expand icon next to thread redirects.
- Added ability to display first unread post.
- Completely revamped the automatic template editing system. Should now be able to make template edits to even the most modified templates as well.
- Fixed a couple non-breaking typos.
- Included JavaScript in USERCP_SHELL to allow expand/collapse of subscribed threads.
- Added a hover title to the expand icon to inform the user what they can expect when clicking it.

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Tips, Tricks and Modifications:

Fix for users of passiveVid receiving Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /includes/class_postbit.php(296) : eval()'d code on line [#]

Currently Known Bugs:

None

* Please note that this modification was developed on a forum with a userbase of 1 (myself). I've tested it for basic functionality but I cannot guarantee functionality or behavior on your forum. So, please -- make backups before installing this product!

magnus · #**152** 04-21-2007, 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apdcanari

Hello,

3.5 please ? I speak french.

Thanks,

C?dric

This hack is for 3.6. I haven't tested it on 3.5, but I don't see why it wouldn't work.

It would take 5 minutes for you to try it.

rayw · #**153** 04-21-2007, 10:37 AM

Fantastic work magnus, thank you very much. Working fine on my forum.

Rated excellent and hanging out for the next version.

Cheers!

akulion · #**154** 04-21-2007, 11:16 AM

nice
I also got the template edit errors

PHP Code:


			
The following error occurred when attempting to evaluate this template:



Warning: in_array() [function.in-array]: Wrong datatype for second argument in /includes/adminfunctions_template.php(3596) : eval()'d code on line 1



Warning: in_array() [function.in-array]: Wrong datatype for second argument in /includes/adminfunctions_template.php(3596) : eval()'d code on line 14



This is likely caused by a malformed conditional statement. It is highly recommended that you fix this error before continuing, but you may continue as-is if you wish.

but it still seems to work...so ill just say "if it works dont touch it lol

BobbyBig · #**155** 04-21-2007, 12:31 PM

Holy... that makes me want to have sex with you

Nominated.
Thanks.

magnus · #**156** 04-21-2007, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akulion

nice
I also got the template edit errors

PHP Code:


			
The following error occurred when attempting to evaluate this template:



Warning: in_array() [function.in-array]: Wrong datatype for second argument in /includes/adminfunctions_template.php(3596) : eval()'d code on line 1



Warning: in_array() [function.in-array]: Wrong datatype for second argument in /includes/adminfunctions_template.php(3596) : eval()'d code on line 14



This is likely caused by a malformed conditional statement. It is highly recommended that you fix this error before continuing, but you may continue as-is if you wish.

but it still seems to work...so ill just say "if it works dont touch it lol

Did you perform the template edits manually, or were they automatic? If they were manual, did you perform them BEFORE you imported the product or after? Are you using 3.6.5?

I'd like to try and track this down, since I can't seem to replicate it and this is the third report. It seems to be scattered, some people get an errors -- other's don't. There has to be a common link somewhere..

rayw · #**157** 04-22-2007, 07:59 AM

Just found a little problem I think.

If you move a thread to a different forum leaving a redirect, the redirect appears with a + next to it still but when you click on it, it doesn't open anything. You just get that little icon spinning in circles over and over again.

Is it possible to remove the plus from the redirect or fix it so that it will still display the contents. Doesn't bother me really but I thought I would make you aware of it.

Cheers!

rjmjr69 · #**158** 04-22-2007, 08:39 AM

Still having issues. Do you happen to have the original template edits you had posted?

magnus · #**159** 04-22-2007, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjmjr69

Still having issues. Do you happen to have the original template edits you had posted?

What's the issues? When do you receive the error?

magnus · #**160** 04-22-2007, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rayw

Just found a little problem I think.

If you move a thread to a different forum leaving a redirect, the redirect appears with a + next to it still but when you click on it, it doesn't open anything. You just get that little icon spinning in circles over and over again.

Is it possible to remove the plus from the redirect or fix it so that it will still display the contents. Doesn't bother me really but I thought I would make you aware of it.

Cheers!

Noted. Thanks.

rjmjr69 · #**161** 04-22-2007, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magnus

What's the issues? When do you receive the error?

The original issue. You sent me a redone template that still does not work. I get those errors trying to alter it.

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