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Collapsable First Post using AJAX (or Last Post!) · **Released**: 04-17-2007

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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:

Download and unzip the ajax_first_post.zip archive.
Upload necessary files to their respective locations. (Attention custom style users! Be sure to upload the images to your custom image directory.)
Import the product-ajax_first_post.xml via the Product Manager.
Make any desired configuration changes via AdminCP > vBulletin Options > Collapsable First Post using AJAX
???
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!

Dr. Bantham · #**272** 05-06-2007, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by magnus

Wait, the full thread opens, with replies and everything? That's.. odd. I don't even see how that's possible. Either way, I'd need to see it, in action, on the forum in question before I could even begin to fathom a fix.

What was happening was that the previous mod's mouse click reaction was taking presedence over your mod, as it was effective for the entire table cell. I removed the following snippet from threadbit template and everything works fine:

Code:

onclick="window.location.href='<if condition="$show['gotonewpost']">showthread.php?$session[sessionurl]goto=newpost&amp;t=$thread[threadid]<else />showthread.php?$session[sessionurl]t=$thread[threadid]$thread[highlight]</if>';"

This was the offending code from the previous mod. I now get the benefit of your mod while only sacrificing the regional cell click sensitivity for the previous mod. The cell color still changes as I still wished it to. Brilliant mod!

magnus · #**273** 05-06-2007, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Bantham

What was happening was that the previous mod's mouse click reaction was taking presedence over your mod, as it was effective for the entire table cell. I removed the following snippet from threadbit template and everything works fine:

Code:

onclick="window.location.href='<if condition="$show['gotonewpost']">showthread.php?$session[sessionurl]goto=newpost&amp;t=$thread[threadid]<else />showthread.php?$session[sessionurl]t=$thread[threadid]$thread[highlight]</if>';"

This was the offending code from the previous mod. I now get the benefit of your mod while only sacrificing the regional cell click sensitivity for the previous mod. The cell color still changes as I still wished it to. Brilliant mod!

Ahh.. there was another onclick event. Yea, that would definately bugger things up. Glad you figured it out, and thanks for posting the fix. I'm sure it will benefit someone else!

l3it3r · #**274** 05-06-2007, 03:40 PM

Did you receive my PM with the forumdisplay? The mod is still installed, and the + is still there, but not functioning. And there are still no other errors. .js are in place, etc.

magnus · #**275** 05-06-2007, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by l3it3r

Did you receive my PM with the forumdisplay? The mod is still installed, and the + is still there, but not functioning. And there are still no other errors. .js are in place, etc.

I replied to your PM on 05. May 2007 @ 19:12. I verified it was sent, as there's a copy in my Sent Items folder.

daloosaa · #**276** 05-06-2007, 09:47 PM

Works fine! You did a good job, magnus.

l3it3r · #**277** 05-07-2007, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by magnus

I replied to your PM on 05. May 2007 @ 19:12. I verified it was sent, as there's a copy in my Sent Items folder.

My apologies, I don't have the notifications setup for vbulletin.org

I set it to last post. It works. so you're right. I'll look into it further tomorrow as I have much to do right now.

thanks!

sensimilla · #**278** 05-07-2007, 08:24 AM

What if neither automated file edits or manual file edits dont work for me ?
Only default vbulletin template is working with it.. ?

TIA, great hack

magnus · #**279** 05-07-2007, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sensimilla

What if neither automated file edits or manual file edits dont work for me ?
Only default vbulletin template is working with it.. ?

TIA, great hack

Be sure to copy the images included in the zip to you custom style's image directory.

dbembibre · #**280** 05-08-2007, 09:20 AM

work perfect in my forum, the only problem is that is incompatible with Plugin Based Template cache, because i need set off.

dbembibre · #**281** 05-08-2007, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by dbembibre

work perfect in my forum, the only problem is that is incompatible with Plugin Based Template cache, because i need set off.

I solver set to NO Enable Automatic template editing and make the template changes manually.

Good work, the mod is amazing :up:

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