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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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Tips, Tricks and Modifications:

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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  #402  
Old 09-21-2007, 11:21 AM
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I put the +- icons in the column where the thread emotes should be, I think it looks and functions better. Demo at http://www.physicsforums.com
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Old 09-21-2007, 12:40 PM
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thanks
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Old 09-21-2007, 09:02 PM
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hope to see it for 3.6.8
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Old 09-22-2007, 04:26 AM
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hope to see it for 3.6.8
It works fine in 3.6.8.
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Old 09-23-2007, 02:04 AM
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Has anyone tried to use this hack with the latestpost module in VBA CMPS?
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Old 09-28-2007, 12:45 AM
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It works fine in 3.6.8.
Not for me either.
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Old 09-28-2007, 12:47 AM
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Not for me either.
Can't help you if I don't know the problem.
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Old 09-28-2007, 10:39 AM
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i would to suggest integrate this awesome mod into vBAdvanced CMPS Recent Threads threadbit

/me Marks as installed and nominates for MOTM
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Not for me either.
After looking at your forum, it appears you haven't uploaded all the files correctly. Specifically, the file vbpost_ajax.php is missing from your forum root directory.
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Old 10-02-2007, 03:49 PM
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Hi this is superb hack which I really need to have but I have a problem.
I installed it and when I go to the threads and click on the + Nothing happens...
Any suggestions?
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