Who Viewed This Thread - Enhanced Version

Who Viewed This Thread - Enhanced Version v1.3.2


Version: 1.3.2
vB Version: 3.0.3
Developer: Ocean
Install Difficulty: Moderately Easy



The original hack this references was done by Gary King (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=61222). I modified his hack in order to gain some additional functionality.

This hack is meant to be installed instead of Gary's original version - not in addition to it (for sanity's sake, as far as managing the code is concerned).


(This was submitted as a seperate hack with Gary's permission. If this belongs in a different group, I'm sure a Moderator will move it accordingly. )


Description:

This hack will allow you to see which users have viewed any given Thread. In addition, there is a second section that is resettable. What this means, is that there are two sections that show a list of users who have viewed the Thread in question.

The first section is a Master List - it shows all users who have viewed that thread at ANY point in time (since the hack was installed).

The second section works like your car's Trip Meter. You can Reset that second section at any time and it will then show only the users that have viewed that thread FROM THAT POINT ON. In addition, this second section will show you the Date/Time of the last Reset, so that you know from what point that second list is showing. This is useful, for example, if you want to be able to see which users have viewed a thread after you have updated it, or after a particular post of interest has been made.

You can choose which UserGroups can view the Who Viewed information, or even if you want all users to be able to see the first section - but only certain UserGroups to see the second.

You can also choose whether you want the Who Viewed information to be displayed directly on the ShowThread page, or if you would prefer to only show a link that opens a Pop Up Window with the Who Viewed information there.




Release Notes:


v1.3.2

Fixed the problem where the Pop-Up Link was visible to users who didn't have permission to view that information. (They still wouldn't be shown the information - but the link shouldn't have been visible to them in the first place)


v1.3.1

Minor modifications to the Aesthetics of the ShowThread page, as well as the Who Viewed Pop Up Window. No functional changes. If you are using v1.3.0, you do not need to upgrade, unless you wish to have the new aesthetics.


v1.3.0

Added the ability to choose whether you want the Who Viewed information to be displayed directly on the ShowThread page (as it was for all prior versions of this hack), or if you would prefer to only show a link that opens a Pop Up Window with the Who Viewed information there. Also consolidated and cleaned up the code.


v1.2.6

Fixed the problem with the "Who Viewed Since" table collapsing the wrong object


v1.2.5

Minor changes to optimize code. No functional changes. If you have v1.2.4, you do not need to upgrade to v1.2.5.


v1.2.4

Reworked the Security Sections so that they are exponentially easier to set. Now, other than choosing which UserGroups you want to have access to this hack, you only need to change ONE variable in order to choose which Security Layout you want to use.


v1.2.3

Updated all of the Security Sections to allow for more flexibility in selecting which UserGroups may view the WhoViewed Information.


v1.2.1

Upgrade Notes have been updated, and an Upgrade Script provided for those who have Gary's original version installed. If you have already successfully installed v1.2 of this hack, there is no need to do anything further.


v1.2

The original hack allowed you to see which users had viewed any particular thread on your board. It was and is an excellent hack - however, I desired some additional functionality, and so I made the following changes:


1. The format of stored User IDs has changed to a comma delineated format. This was done to optimize the code by stripping out the need for an additional explode() and implode().

2. An additional set of information is now being kept and maintained. However, unlike the first set (which will show you who has viewed a particular thread - ever), the second set is resettable at any time by Admins. This gives you a "tripmeter" of sorts, as you can now tell who has viewed a particular thread from the last time you reset that counter for that thread.

3. The date and time of the last reset for each thread is kept and displayed. Otherwise, it would be self-defeating, as you wouldn't remember when you last reset it.

4. This hack has been written so that all functions are for Admins only. Instructions are included for modifying this, if you wish. (Note: Even if you make ALL information viewable to ALL users, only Admins are allowed to Reset Counters. It is recommended that you do not change this)

5. I have the template additions being added at the bottom of the ShowThread page (right above the posting permissions). It seems to make more sense putting it there, as it doesn't get in the way, aesthetically speaking. Basically, if you want to check that section, it's there - if not, you'll never be bothered by it. If you prefer to have it somewhere else, feel free to insert the ShowThread Template portion of the code wherever you wish.



UPGRADE NOTES:

The instructions for this hack assume that you do NOT have any prior version installed.

At the moment, if you already have Gary's original 1.0 version installed, you will either need to completely clear out the existing data, before installing this hack - or you can download the "WhoViewedUpgradeFormat.php" script in order to convert the data format over to the new style.

Instructions are included for upgrading.

[nando415]

yeah...I only want it to show up in certain subforums, more then 1....anyway to do that?

[Ocean]

Originally Posted by nando415

yeah...I only want it to show up in certain subforums, more then 1....anyway to do that?

Absolutely. I should be able to post the code later today or tomorrow.

[Ocean]

Okay, if you want this hack to only work for certain Forums/Subboards, than there are two steps you need to perform:


Step 1

In the ShowThread.php file, you are supposed to insert a section of code (from the hack instructions). What you need to do is to add the following code first (in the spot indicated by the hack instructions). Then, follow the instructions given in the commented section of the following code. Finally, add the section of code from the hack instructions where indicated below.

PHP Code:

 
 
/*
In the following section of code, insert the Forum IDs of the forums that you want this hack to work for. Each Forum ID needs to be surrounded by single-quotes ( ' ), and all but the last one needs to have a comma after each entry. In the following code, Forums 6 and 7 have been specified. Change this to suit your needs.
*/
$whoviewed_selective_forums = array( 
    '6', 
    '7' 
); 
 
 
if (in_array($foruminfo['forumid'], $whoviewed_selective_forums)) 
{
        $show_whoviewed = true; 
 
 
// Insert code from hack instructions right below this line
 
 
 
 
}
 
else 
{
        $show_whoviewed = false; 
} 


Step 2

In the ShowThread Template, you are also supposed to insert a section of code (from the hack instructions). What you need to do is to add the following code first (in the spot indicated by the hack instructions). Then, add the section of code from the hack instructions where indicated below.

 
 
<if condition="$show_whoviewed">
 
 
<!-- Insert Code from hack instructions right below this line -->
 
 
 
 
</if>

And that should do it!

[mtha]

I get this error when trying to Reset Counter

" Could not find phrase 'redirect'. "

[Ocean]

Originally Posted by mtha

I get this error when trying to Reset Counter

" Could not find phrase 'redirect'. "

I would double check the code you pasted into the Misc.php file. That code references the phrase "redirecting", not "redirect" - so it might be that the code didn't get inserted properly.

[Ocean]

I have just released v1.2.1 of this hack.

Anyone who has successfully installed v1.2, doesn't need to do anything. The changes were all related to upgrading from Gary's original version.

I released an upgrade script that would convert the data from the old format to the new - so anyone who hasn't installed this yet because you don't want to lose your current WhoViwed data, can now do so with no worries.


Upgrade instructions are included in the Instructions file.

[CHT]

can you plz be so kind and change the way it shows the stats ?!
I mean the load-time is much higher if 1000+ members viewed a thread..

a much better way would be doing it via POP-UP...
When u view a Forum you can see the Views and replies of the Topic... The Number of Replies leads to a POP-UP where u have short and clear listed who viewed the topic...

(its and integrated vb-feature)... but the number of views isnt hotlinked..
so why not hotlink it too and make it redirect to a pop up which dispalys the content of ya hack..!!

I hope u got what i mean and would be very cool if u release it..!!
Much eazier to handle then..!!

Thhnx and respect

[Ocean]

Originally Posted by CHT

can you plz be so kind and change the way it shows the stats ?!
I mean the load-time is much higher if 1000+ members viewed a thread..

a much better way would be doing it via POP-UP...
When u view a Forum you can see the Views and replies of the Topic... The Number of Replies leads to a POP-UP where u have short and clear listed who viewed the topic...

Actually, that link leads to a list of who has posted in that thread, not who has viewed it.

Originally Posted by CHT

(its and integrated vb-feature)... but the number of views isnt hotlinked..
so why not hotlink it too and make it redirect to a pop up which dispalys the content of ya hack..!!

I hope u got what i mean and would be very cool if u release it..!!
Much eazier to handle then..!!

Thhnx and respect

Doing that would actually make things much less efficient, in so far as Admin actions are concerned. Usually, you need to know who viewed a thread once you're in it. To have to back out and click a link is a bit counterproductive.

Now, what I might do for a future version is offer an option whereby there will be a link within the thread that you could click in order to bring up the popup. If I did that, I might also add the View number hyperlink in addition.


I'll consider it for a future version.

[Sinbad2uk]

Sorry for being a bit of a dummy, but how and where do I run these queries

1. Run the following SQL Queries (Adjust accordingly, if you use Table Prefixes):

**********

ALTER TABLE thread ADD whoviewed TEXT NOT NULL;
ALTER TABLE thread ADD whoviewedcounter TEXT NOT NULL;
ALTER TABLE thread ADD whoviewedreset INT(10) UNSIGNED NOT NULL;

I am very new to this and do not really understand what this means

[Ocean]

Originally Posted by Sinbad2uk

Sorry for being a bit of a dummy, but how and where do I run these queries

1. Run the following SQL Queries (Adjust accordingly, if you use Table Prefixes):

**********


ALTER TABLE thread ADD whoviewed TEXT NOT NULL;
ALTER TABLE thread ADD whoviewedcounter TEXT NOT NULL;
ALTER TABLE thread ADD whoviewedreset INT(10) UNSIGNED NOT NULL;


I am very new to this and do not really understand what this means

SQL Queries can be run from Admin CP/Import & Maintenance/Execute SQL Query.

However, in order to run SQL Queries, your Config.php file has to have been configured to allow your User ID to run them - since SQL Queries can cause a lot of damage if not used properly.