Miscellaneous Hacks - Display Unread Posts and New Reputation Comments

This modification is no longer available or supported.

Note: The unread posts portion of this hack only works if you use the database thread marking system, also, this attaches itself to certain phrases in the "welcome" box and will not work if they are not present (or are modified by other code).

FYI, the Forum Marking Choices are located in vBulletin Options ;
vBulletin Options > General Settings > Thread/Forum Read Marking Type

This displays the actual number of posts that are still considered unread by you (and will show up in a 'getnew' search). It also displays the number of new reputation comments since you last checked your usercp.

There is the option to count the unread posts since your last visit, or all posts considered unread. This setting reflects the divider in the 'getnew' search display. There is also the option to disable the unread posts display or the new reputation comments display.

There is also the option to display the New Reputation Comments counter as a Welcome Box Notification.

All settings are located in vBulletin Options > Display Unread Posts and Reputation.

Version 3.7.004 adds the following ;

A forum exclusion list - requested a number of times, an option is provided to exclude forums from the unread count & display.

A time limit on unread posts count - if a member has not visited for more than x days then a simple unread posts link will be displayed, not an actual count, this stops potential large sql queries if you have a busy forum. The option can be disabled.



To install this hack unzip the xml file and import it using the ACP Product Manager.


History:

v3.7.001 : First Release for vb 3.7.
v3.7.002 : Added Notification Display Option for Reputation Comments.
v3.7.003 : Internal version, not released.
v3.7.004 : Added time limit and forum exclusion list.
v3.7.005 : Fixed path bug in welcome box notification.
v3.7.006 : Slight change to accomodate customised navbars still using vb 3.6 code.
v3.7.007 : Fix potential database error if lastrepcheck is blank, rare, but it can happen it seems.

[Greek76]

It does not display new post or new reputation is that better? Im using the default style of vb and the newest version of 3.7...

[Paul M]

Like I said, its running fine for me, on beta 5, default vb style - so unless one of you can give me admin access on your forum I cannot explain why you have a problem.

[Greek76]

Where do I send the details? I think its real weird that it works on yours with 3.7.5 deafault template and that it doesnt work ours.

[Paul M]

Just drop me a PM.

[MR.BOSS]

Originally Posted by Greek76

Where do I send the details? I think its real weird that it works on yours with 3.7.5 deafault template and that it doesnt work ours.

Goto, your admincp.. the vbulletin option..

find Thread/Forum Read Marking Type

then choose the second choice..

[Brandon Sheley]

added this last week and it works great
Thanks Paul

[high]* Brandon Sheley clicks install[/high]

[Paul M]

Anyone saying that it is not working needs to take careful note of this quite clear statement ;

Note: The unread posts portion of this hack only works if you use the database thread marking system.

This is the issue with both I have investigated recently.

[Greek76]

Thanks Paul that definately did the trick. Working great now...

[ZGeek]

Originally Posted by The Ottoman

One question/request would be to have the Rep comment message show up in your "Your Notifications" section.

This is an awesome mod. But I agree with Ottoman. Can it be added to the Your Notifications?

[Paul M]

Maybe you need to re-read the first post, esp the blue text.