=V.2= vB3 Similar Threads

vB3 Similar Threads =Version 2=
by Velocd

This hack, as well all my other vB2 hacks, I no longer provide support for (being I run vB3 and it's too much hassel to debug vB2). When vB3 Release Candidate comes out, by request I might convert some of my hacks.


Update - Version 2.1
View this post for complete information.


Description:

I recoded the old vB3 Similar Threads hack earlier today, realizing a much better and enhanced method of making it work.
Also, I made a new thread for this hack mainly so it would be better known, since the old one had many unsolved issues.

Improvements:

• It no longer compares threads via a similarity or priority level, but rather using a MySQL string-comparison function.
  I experienced no slow downs on any pages, and many of my pages seem to be generating .20 faster (from the old version).
• The comparison between threads is even more accurate and efficient, and best of all requires no toggling of a priority setting like the previous version. The threads are now searched via the one and only query, making things faster.
• The hack has been tested on 2.2.6 and 2.2.9, and also does not require the use of PHP function trim(), so older versions of PHP should deal no trouble.
• The overall appearance of the hack has been enhanced to look more vB3 as well

The MySQL function MATCH..AGAINST requires MySQL version 3.23.23 or later, else the hack will not operate.

Screenshots:

Refer to the .zip, they are located inside.


Upgrading?

If you are upgrading from the old version, just replace the codechunk.txt file in the location of the old chunk, as well replacing the templates.

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Remember, if you use this hack on your forum, please click the install button! ^__^

side note: once installed, the similar-thread box will not show until you start replying to threads or create new ones. I predict this has something to do with the altering of the field title to FULLTEXT

side note 2: if for some reason you are getting an error about FULLTEXT not being functionable on your thread table, you are running a non-MyISAM table type, and thus must be converted. Run this query to do so:

PHP Code:

ALTER TABLE `thread` TYPE = MYISAM 


[andyrose]

I installed this hack at www.neomega.net/forum, and it works like a charm. Excellent job.

[FleaBag]

OK I'm having a problem with the hack...

As you can see here, the table for the similar threads is created, but theres no links or information in it. As far as I know everything is installed and working correctly - I had this installed on 2.2.8, but now I've upgraded to 2.3.0 it doesn't work. Any help would be appreciated, thanks.

[L-Mane]

I get this error at the bottom of threads but the hack works...hmmmm

rfield ON userfield.userid=user.userid ".iif ($avatarenabled,"LEFT JOIN avatar ON avatar.avatarid=user.avatarid LEFT JOIN customavatar ON customavatar.userid=user.userid","")." LEFT JOIN attachment ON attachment.attachmentid=post.attachmentid WHERE $postids ORDER BY dateline $postorder "); if (!$getperms['cangetattachment']) { $viewattachedimages=0; } $postbits = ''; $counter=0; $postdone = array(); $sigcache = array(); while ($post=$DB_site->fetch_array($posts) and $counter++<$perpage) { if ($postdone[$post[postid]]) { $counter--; continue; } else { $postdone[$post[postid]]=1; } $postbits .= getpostbit($post); } $pagenav = getpagenav($totalposts,"showthread.php?s=$session[sessionhash]&threadid=$threadid&perpage=$perpage".iif(isset($h ighlight), "&highlight=$highlight", "")); $DB_site->free_result($posts); unset($post); unset($sigcache); //don't need the signature cache anymore if ($thread[open]) { $replyclose="{replyimage}"; } else { $replyclose="{closedthreadimage}"; } if ($thread[lastpost]>$bbuserinfo[lastvisit]) { // do blue arrow link if ($firstnew) { $newpostlink="#newpost"; } else { $newpostlink="showthread.php?s=$session[sessionhash]&threadid=$threadid&goto=newpost"; } eval("\$firstunread = \"".gettemplate("showthread_firstunread")."\";" ); } else { $firstunread=""; } if ($forum[allowratings]) { eval("\$threadrateselect = \"".gettemplate("showthread_threadrate")."\";") ; } else { $threadrateselect = " "; } if (ismoderator($thread['forumid']) or $getperms['canopenclose'] or $getperms['candeletethread'] or $getperms['canmove']) { eval("\$adminoptions = \"".gettemplate("showthread_adminoptions")."\"; "); } else { $adminoptions = " "; } getforumrules($forum,$getperms); updateuserforum($thread['forumid']); eval("dooutput(\"".gettemplate("showthread")."\"); "); ?>

[L-Mane]

Uppin

[FleaBag]

Velocd, any ideas?

[iggy123]

Hmmm. I am having real problems with this hack. I have done as the instructions say but at the bottom of the page i can't see anything.
I edited the showthread.php - as i couldn't find the

II.	In showthread.php, under the "showthread" NOT showpost section
	a.  Find:


makeforumjump()

I don;t get any error messages and everything appears to be working fine
But when i post a new thread nothing shows up under neath - Tell me I am doing something simple?

i am running 2.3.0 http://texasmiltia.net/forums/

[iggy123]

D'oh fixed it!!! I am an assh01e LOL I forgot to add the

$similarthreads

to the showthread template.... looks cool now thnx

[Mike11212]

i think i posted my last question in the wrong thread.
Is there a way to hide certain forums from being displayed?

[walah.net]

Nice Hack .. Thank You

[Zachery]

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