First post on every page of thread.

I had a use for it, so I thought I would share it.

Requires no file edits (Thanks Kirby!).
Adds no quarys when viewing threads

This is something like here on vbulletin.org , it allows you to select forums where the first post of the thread is shown thru out the thread.

It uses stock template looks now , if someone wishes to make a template and share it feel free.

I will offer support as I can.

Ps. If you install this hack please click the install :nervous:

Templates for first post:
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost....&postcount=124
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost....&postcount=161

[Asterik]

Originally Posted by insane-topics

Ok , I am looking into it now (I know how to do it hard code, but I will find the plugin and update it with update instructions in a few)

Thanks, the plugin system confuses me alot but... yea it can be done hard coded easily enough.

[vBintense]

Update on a small problem with template cache ,I fixed the zip if you already downloaded you can use this xml in 'plugins' not in product and it will fix it.

[Barakat]

what about the attachments ! hope u do it soon

[vBintense]

Attachments should show in the first post (if it had attachments) I will go check.

[vBintense]

Originally Posted by Barakat

what about the attachments ! hope u do it soon

Fixed the zip and if you installed already here is the change (thanks for pointing it out)

open showthread.php find

PHP Code:

     if($forum['showfirstpost']==1){
    $postids = "post.postid IN (0" . ", " . $thread['firstpostid'] . $ids . ")";
    } 


Delete it, then find

PHP Code:

$postids = "post.postid IN (0" . $ids . ")"; 


before it add

PHP Code:

if($forum['showfirstpost']==1){ $ids =  $ids . ', ' . $thread['firstpostid'];} 


Done now attachments work

[Boofo]

The file edit can't be done via a plug-in?

[vBintense]

None that I have found effective. If you look at the showthread.php you will find no hooks inbetween where it 'has' to be called with out adding a quary.

So I went with this option one line of code adding is better then one quary

[Boofo]

Maybe Kirby will come to the rescue.

[vBintense]

/me hides from the all knowing Kirby

But I still think one line added is not too bad, yet if someone can offer a more viable solution using hooks I am willing to listen.

[Boofo]

No, sir, it isn't bad at all. But no file edits are even better.