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!

[magnus]

Yea, that's what I'm running into w/ 4x4. We're working on it.

[bitdefuser]

Originally Posted by bitdefuser

Hm, can you please add an option that allows that?

Sorry but, can you please add an option that allows that?

EDIT: Suggestion: Also, the on the AJAX thread, put an option at the top "View full thread"

[magnus]

We've found a resolution. Standby for an update.

[magnus]

Originally Posted by bitdefuser

Sorry but, can you please add an option that allows that?

EDIT: Suggestion: Also, the on the AJAX thread, put an option at the top "View full thread"

I'll add it to the list. Thanks.

[magnus]

Ok, hack updated. Download and install as normal, if you're upgrading choose to overwrite.

[Lionel]

thanks... Is it supposed to display entire post?
I am still getting javascript error on getdaily and getnewpost

[magnus]

Originally Posted by Lionel

thanks... Is it supposed to display entire post?
I am still getting javascript error on getdaily and getnewpost

It's supposed to display the entire FIRST post, yes.

I'm aware of the errors, and I'll be fixing them in a bit. It should just be a matter of including the javascript on those pages. Right now, it's only included on FORUMDISPLAY.

[Lionel]

I did put the javascript in the searchresults. That takes care of javascript but does not display the post, even though i manually added the other code. So I did an if condition==forumdisplay so image displays only in forum display

[rjmjr69]

I get this error at the top of any page and the buttons do not work they appear but do nothing
script type="text/javascript" src="clientscript/jquery.js">

I got it forgot a <

Works just dandy now.

3.6.5

Using the PHP thats in the main folder not the forum folder the other one wouldnt work

WOW I love this!!!!! MOTM for sure

[Mr Chad]

ohh man this is great!