Forum Display Enhancements - Collapsable First Post using AJAX (or Last Post!)

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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:

1. Download and unzip the ajax_first_post.zip archive.
2. Upload necessary files to their respective locations. (Attention custom style users! Be sure to upload the images to your custom image directory.)
3. Import the product-ajax_first_post.xml via the Product Manager.
4. Make any desired configuration changes via AdminCP > vBulletin Options > Collapsable First Post using AJAX
5. ???
6. 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]

Originally Posted by jasculs

That worked except it blocked the links for everyone, not just guests. Anyway I can add a condition or something so it just blocks it for unregistered users only? Thanks for the help.

Here, FIND:

PHP Code:

if ($vbulletin->options['hlfg_global']) 


REPLACE with:

PHP Code:

if ($vbulletin->options['hlfg_global'] && !$vbulletin->userinfo['userid']) 


That should do it.

[jasculs]

You are seriously the best. I'll be sure to make a donation soon. Thanks!

[alessai]

Originally Posted by magnus

I need more information before I could even remotely begin to address your question. For example, a link to whichever modification you're trying to use in conjuction with this one.

here is the problem i use more than one (and 2 of them are not here) ,,, so my suggestion is to add an option to choose which groups can use this feature :up:

[AcidX]

Works just great! Installed.
Damn I love AJAX!

[cuphongle]

after i uninstalled it, my "what's going on" on the forum page is slanted to the right.

here's the image

http://i17.tinypic.com/4ke21sg.jpg

[magnus]

Originally Posted by cuphongle

after i uninstalled it, my "what's going on" on the forum page is slanted to the right.

here's the image

http://i17.tinypic.com/4ke21sg.jpg

This modification has absolutely no effect on the area you're having problems with whether installed or uninstalled.

[baghdad4ever]

installed

but can i make the hack apear only to Registered Users

and doesnt apear to Unregistered

[GrendelKhan{TSU]

weird...had the original vefsion installed on my vb3.6.0 board...
but I FINALLY got around to updating it...and so updated this as well.

problem is: for some reason the FIRST UNREAD and LAST post choices don't seem to work. FIRST post works. I want to use Last post.

any suggestions?

EDIT: nevermind. working now. ghost in the machine +_+ heh

[raiderlax]

Originally Posted by magnus

Well, off the bat, it doesn't appear you've actually installed the modification. The files jquery.js and vbulletin_vbpost.js are not present in your /clientscript/ directory. Nor are any of the associated image files located in the correct directories.

So, either you didn't install the modification correctly or you removed it. Both which prevent me from being able to find out what the problem is based off the description of "nothing shows up".

Hi, sorry, I have installed it back now, it looks like it's installed correctly, but when you go to expand it it just keeps circling and doesn't actually open it.

See on my site, thanks.

[magnus]

Originally Posted by raiderlax

Hi, sorry, I have installed it back now, it looks like it's installed correctly, but when you go to expand it it just keeps circling and doesn't actually open it.

See on my site, thanks.

The file vbpost_ajax.php is not located in your forum's root directory. When uploaded properly, it should be found at http://talkfitness.org/vbpost_ajax.php