New Posting Features - [Ajax] Check for similar thread before posting a new one

You love the 'similar threads' function and you are sick of duplicate threads just because your users don't use the search function?

Why not just combine them?

This Add-on will grab the thread title the user typed in and it will load a small box (using Ajax magic ) with 5 similar threads just like the 'similar threads' function that you can normally find under an already posted thread.

The box also tells the user to search through the similar threads first BEFORE starting a new one.


Features:
- no edits whatsoever needed, just import the product file, enable the Add-on and it works (well, it should )
- you can turn it off for certain forums or
- you can turn it off completely without leaving any code that messes your templates/files
- it can be translated
- don't like it anymore? Remove the product and you'll never see that Add-on again


Known issues:
- none


Things to consider:
It uses jQuery to get the information from ajax.php. jQuery is great and you can do many great things with it and unlike the vBulletin method it's quite easy to understand.
The jQuery file is compressed and only 20kb large.
To download the file, visit the homepage at http://jquery.com/
The link to download the file is on the right hand side.

Here's the version I use: http://code.google.com/p/jqueryjs/do....1.3.1.pack.js

Just download it and put it into the 'clientscript' folder without renaming the file.


Installation:
Download jQuery as described above.
Import the attached file using the Product Manager. Go to your vBulletin settings and search for 'Check for similar threads?'. Enable it.


Important:
It adds 2 new templates, it changes 1 template and it edits 2 files. I highly doubt that it will break you vBulletin but do a back-up and be on the safe side.



Version history:
1. initial release
2. current release
*** fixed some browser issues. The attached file is up to date.





How to fix the Opera problems in the first release:
The first release of this Add-on didn't work on Opera. To fix the problems, please follow these steps:
Open the template 'mrnasesimilarthreadcheck_header' and REPLACE the content with this code:

    <script type="text/javascript" src="clientscript/jquery-1.1.3.1.pack.js"></script>
    <script type="text/javascript">
        $(function(){
            $("#inputthreadtitle").bind("blur", function(){
                var value =$(this).val(); 
                $('td#similarthreadcheckcontent').html('<img src="$stylevar[imgdir_misc]/13x13progress.gif" />');
                $.ajax({
                    type: "GET",
                    url: "ajax.php",
                    data: "do=getsimilarthreads&title="+value,
                    success: function(msg){
                        $('td#similarthreadcheckcontent').html(msg);
                         }
                });
            });
        });
    </script>

The attached file is up to date.


Support will only given to those who have clicked 'install'.

[MrNase]

All those who have clicked 'install' should have gotten an eMail.

Most problems should be fixed: I tested it on Safari, Opera and FF and all three are running fine.


bashy: The product file does ALL the work for you. All you have to do is enable it under the 'message posting and editing options' in your AdminCP once it's installed.

[4x4 Mecca]

I see that it's updated, but the original post doesn't show the bugs, or what was fixed.

[WiseOne38221]

It worked! Thanks sooooooo much! I voted for you!

[MrNase]

Originally Posted by 4x4 Mecca

I see that it's updated, but the original post doesn't show the bugs, or what was fixed.

It's in the first post of the thread at the very bottom just above the download link.


WiseOne38221: It's the least I can do after the problems with the initial release.

[mred]

Great! Your support could not be better.
Thanks for that usefull modification.

[MrNase]

Is working with IE?

[WiseOne38221]

Yes, thanks, MrNase! It works perfect with IE7 and my members have already hoorah'd, LOL. I voted for you for MOTM!

[steven s]

I'm dumb. I just didn't understand this at first.
But now how can I make the simillar threads fluid?

[Lizard King]

Working pretty good thanks for the fix MrNase

[Smoothie]

Originally Posted by MrNase

All those who have clicked 'install' should have gotten an eMail.

Most problems should be fixed: I tested it on Safari, Opera and FF and all three are running fine.


bashy: The product file does ALL the work for you. All you have to do is enable it under the 'message posting and editing options' in your AdminCP once it's installed.

:up: All good in the hood! Thanks.