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!

[maidos]

thanks but the text got green color :S pleae help

[Jase2]

Works in 3.7.0 apart from the "friends" under username drop down is missing.

[shadowevil]

does this MOD unable to run along with MOD [Ajax] Check for similar thread before posting a new one by MrNase. can you version update newly runs this 2 MOD?

[magnus]

Now that the 3.7 branch is final, I'll see what needs to be modified and release a 3.7.x version.

[Coop1979]

Works fine for me on 3.7

[baz_kingfish]

While you are making the modifications for 3.7.x, please consider adding the Collapsable Last Post feature when the vB deault blue arrow is clicked.
Thanks,
KF

[Jase2]

magnus, please can we have an option to show this to registered members only ?

[SBlueman]

First off I want to say that I love this modification....I have it working on my site and with the Zoints Topic Tags results. I was wondering though...

1. Can this work in your private message box?
2. Any chance to get this to work with a vbAdvanced module?

The way I have my front page setup shows the vbAdvanced news archive module listing the stories. Having the ability to click and open the story right there would be huge.

[DJ Matt4684]

I have vbadvanced. Will it work with that installed? Also, it would be nice if a future version of this came with usergroup options. I would primarily like this mod for mainly the moderators.

edit: I installed this and nothing is showing up. I am not getting any collapse button or anything. I have 3.6.7 Beta 6 version and I have placed the files in their correct locations. What could be the problem?

I also went to www.mysite.com/clientscript/vbulletin_vbpost.js and the file was not found. Well, I figure I must have misplaced the file when uploading to the ftp, but this is not the case. The file is there. All other files in the clientscript directory works. I am stumped here. When I try going to the page, I just get 3 simple words which are 'Page not found'. I don't get the 404 error or anything though.

[shadowevil]

no compatible with GARS, You can do with next version for well compatible with Gars ? thanks