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!

[DJ Matt4684]

This expands the first post, but I can't seem to be able to collapse it in Firefox. In IE it seems to work with no problem. It does nothing when you try to collapse it while using Firefox. Anyone know why?

[wolfe]

is it possible to make it automatically collapse a box when you expand another ? thx

also m8 is there any chance you can add the bounce effect to the js file ?.

[home9000]

Very nice hack
if I click [+] I can see the post but I can't see the thanks button

[Magnumutz]

@home9000: Edit the templates for the preview.
@All the others: This mod is working just fine for me, on 3.7.3... Haven't upgraded to 3.7.4 YET.

[home9000]

Originally Posted by Magnumutz

@home9000: Edit the templates for the preview.
@All the others: This mod is working just fine for me, on 3.7.3... Haven't upgraded to 3.7.4 YET.

I did but the same

[SteamyLightning]

Originally Posted by wolfe

is it possible to make it automatically collapse a box when you expand another ? thx

also m8 is there any chance you can add the bounce effect to the js file ?.

I agree that this would be very nice.

And it is working in 3.7.

[columbusgeek]

Originally Posted by AWJunkies

FYI you need to upgrade this mod to work with latest jquery 1.2.6

Your mod relies on 1.1.2

That is OLD and there is a MINI gzipped and MINI non compressed as well as FULL.

As other mods use jquery for there mods you need to set your software to work with latest as this is causing much conflict with a lot of mods.

Now to let you know your mod DOES work with latest 1.2.6 all platforms EXCEPT when trying to collapse it back down and open a new one. It will not collapse and stay expanded.

I can confirm this. Upgrading your .js will cut down on a lot of "help" posts here.

[Fancy Qtr]

it's not work with 374

[Shishir]

Just installed on 3.7.5 and works fine so far.

Shishir

[superthang]

does this work with 3,8?