New Posting Features - [Ajax] Check for similar thread before posting a new one

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:
- 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.
The jQuery file is compressed and only 20kb large.
To download the file, visit the homepage at http://jquery.com/
The link to download the file is on the right hand side.

Here's the version I use: http://code.google.com/p/jqueryjs/do....1.3.1.pack.js

Just download it and put it into the 'clientscript' folder without renaming the file.


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:
1. initial release
2. current release
*** fixed some browser issues. The attached file is up to date.





How to fix the Opera problems in the first release:
The first release of this Add-on didn't work on Opera. To fix the problems, please follow these steps:
Open the template 'mrnasesimilarthreadcheck_header' and REPLACE the content with this code:

    <script type="text/javascript" src="clientscript/jquery-1.1.3.1.pack.js"></script>
    <script type="text/javascript">
        $(function(){
            $("#inputthreadtitle").bind("blur", function(){
                var value =$(this).val(); 
                $('td#similarthreadcheckcontent').html('<img src="$stylevar[imgdir_misc]/13x13progress.gif" />');
                $.ajax({
                    type: "GET",
                    url: "ajax.php",
                    data: "do=getsimilarthreads&title="+value,
                    success: function(msg){
                        $('td#similarthreadcheckcontent').html(msg);
                         }
                });
            });
        });
    </script>

The attached file is up to date.


Support will only given to those who have clicked 'install'.

[Artes_Marciales]

Originally Posted by Mecho

It works fine in latest version of Vb (3.7.2 path1) With newest version of jQuery (1.1.3.1) .

Sorry, you have a reason!

Originally Posted by Mecho

I just wondering how can i Exclude some of forums from search ???

Great Idea!!

[360themes]

not work on 3.7.2 ... i've posted a thread with title "linh" then i continue posted a thread with same title "linh" ... the program said "No similar topics found. Start your thread and let the users answer your questions." ... << so funny >.<

[The Vegan Forum]

It does not work here, neither with the old 1.1.3.1 or the new version of jquery. (3.7.1 Patch Level 2.)

[Mecho]

Originally Posted by 360themes

not work on 3.7.2 ... i've posted a thread with title "linh" then i continue posted a thread with same title "linh" ... the program said "No similar topics found. Start your thread and let the users answer your questions." ... << so funny >.<

Originally Posted by The Vegan Forum

It does not work here, neither with the old 1.1.3.1 or the new version of jquery. (3.7.1 Patch Level 2.)

it worked fine in my 3.7.2 patch 1 ! i just uninstalled it because i coudlnt exclude some sections from Search Result !

hope coder will add this option to it soon

[Artes_Marciales]

I think that this is one of the best modifications of vbulletin.

[David_R]

Great hack /me installs
However, it took me a while to search for right location to enable the options.

Under Vbulletin Options -> Help Message Posting and Editing Options -> Check for similar threads

[howcome]

ok i installed this vb 372 pl1 it's enabled but it does not say if theres is a similar thread it just says "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." nvm i fixed it

[lolo?]

Ok i have modify the script with the last .js and it works on 3.7.2 level2

[mad@Max]

lolo², thanks, on 3.7.2 worked nice!

[Mecho]

Originally Posted by lolo?

Ok i have modify the script with the last .js and it works on 3.7.2 level2

do u think u can add an new option for exclude some forums from the search result???

or at least tell me where and how can i edit the file to make this change .

thanks