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Collapsable First Post using AJAX (or Last Post!)
Version: 1.2.1, by magnus magnus is offline
Developer Last Online: Feb 2012 Show Printable Version Email this Page

Category: Forum Display Enhancements - Version: 3.6.8 Rating:
Released: 04-17-2007 Last Update: 04-26-2007 Installs: 412
Uses Plugins Auto-Templates
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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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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!

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  • This modification may not be copied, reproduced or published elsewhere without author's permission.

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  #102  
Old 04-19-2007, 01:42 PM
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Ah.
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Old 04-19-2007, 02:59 PM
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Can it also update the number of unread posts for user once you click on it?
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Can it also update the number of unread posts for user once you click on it?
I think i see what your saying here. Since you viewed the thread, it shouldn't be seen in the "New Posts" area right?
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I think i see what your saying here. Since you viewed the thread, it shouldn't be seen in the "New Posts" area right?
That's correct.
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Old 04-19-2007, 05:47 PM
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Very cool hack here. One question though and I apologize if this has been addressed, but is there anyway for it to call for the style's postbit when displaying the first or last post? Or if not that, where could I go to modify what it displays by default?

Thanks for the release magnus.
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Very cool hack here. One question though and I apologize if this has been addressed, but is there anyway for it to call for the style's postbit when displaying the first or last post? Or if not that, where could I go to modify what it displays by default?

Thanks for the release magnus.
Edit the template vbpost_postbit to look however you like.
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Old 04-19-2007, 06:03 PM
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Truly a work of art

Quote:
[read: shamelessly rip]
LOL!!

*Clicked install
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it would be very nice if i could have the first AND the last posting
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it would be very nice if i could have the first AND the last posting
it wouldn't be impossible, but how would you like it displayed?
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Old 04-19-2007, 06:48 PM
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hmm one icon with a 1(first ) and the + maybe?
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