Display who has read a thread - Version 3

This modification is no longer available or supported.

This is a completely new version, based on the idea of my "Display who recently read a thread" hack.

It has a few differences that some people may prefer to the other system. However, those differences may not suit everyone so both versions will continue to be available. Note however that they both have the same product id, it is not possible (or sensible !) to use both at the same time. You can upgrade Version 2 to Version 3 simply by importing the new product with overwrite set to 'yes'.

This version uses it's own table and does not rely on the database thread marking system being active, this also means that old data is not lost when the display limit is passed. The problem of people not being recorded when reading old threads is also removed.

The hack is a vb product and is installed in the normal manner via the product manager - the installation does a small amount of processing so be patient.

Hovering over a name in the displayed list will show when the member last visited the thread, and (optionally) what IP address they last visited it from.

There are settings for the following (in vBulletin Options - Thread Display Options) ;

1. Turn the system on/off.
2. Restrict the display to certain usergroups
3. Restrict the IP display to certain usergroups.
4. Restrict the display to a set number of days.

Note: When using option 4, the data is still kept beyond this limit, so it can be changed at any time.


History:

v3.12 : First Release.
v3.13 : Minor changes, no update necessary.

[Moya]

Originally Posted by Paul M

You give up easily BTW, your screenshots didn't actually show that you were in an enabled group, only that it was enabled for groups 2,5,6 & 7. The other shot is not relevant as this isn't linked to database marking.

I love all of your hacks, ranging from who visit..., who has read, and others. For some reasons, none of them works on my board. I have been trying all them without success. Since there is a lot of good feedback on your hacks, I think there might something wrong on my end. I am currently using php5 and mysql 5 (I think). This might be a potential problem (I think )

[Paul M]

If none of them work then you have a serious issue with your board, and I really cannot imagine what (do you have plugins disabled ?). I can't really see why php5 or mysql5 would affect any of them, they must be in use elsewhere. Why not PM me an admin login and I can have a look.

[.Tim]

One of your many great hacks. Nice job!

[Moya]

Hi Paul

I just sent you a PM

Thanks

[Paul M]

Moya,

You have a faulty hack installed called "ATMM Forum Column" - it has broken code in the 'cache_templates' hook, which means any further hacks that use this hook will not actually get their code run. A number of my hacks run code in that hook and hence they will fail. If you disable "ATMM Forum Column" then you should see the thread readers working.

[pseudocode]

Awesome hack

<<<<CLICKS INSTALL

[Moya]

Oh I C

Thanks so much Paul. I will look into that hack again. This means that I will be able to use all of your hacks.

[foulplay]

Installed Great!!!

[blue6995]

Originally Posted by blue6995

I expect it is, but I cannot recall which version it was. Can you give me an idea of what the template code changes would have been?

Cannot find the template changes I need to rectify this problem of seeing those that have read the thread appearing in 2 identical dialogue boxes...uninstalled, reluctantly

[moonclamp]

Yep this is better, the other system made my 'showthread' page load too slowly.

*installs*