Force Users to Read a Thread version 2.0

FOR UPGRADE AND FRESH INSTALLATIONS!


NOTE: If you have version <2.0 installed, you must uninstall that version before continuing.



1) upload the 'upload via ftp' folder
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force_read_thread.php -> \admincp\
cpnav_abe1_forceusersreadthread.xml -> \includes\xml\
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2) Import product-abe1_forceusersreadthread into PRODUCTS. Allow Overwrite "YES" (admincp -> Plugin System -> Manage Products -> [Add/Import Product])



Click 'install' in the thread you downloaded this from.

Done




NOTE TO ALL USERS WHO vB version < 3.6.6
This hack uses a hook that was not put into vB until version 3.6.6. You can follow the following steps to get this hack working on your forum.



Open file global.php

Find:
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if (!empty($db->explain))
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Place BEFORE:
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($hook = vBulletinHook::fetch_hook('global_setup_complete')) ? eval($hook) : false;
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Save file.


Open file includes/xml/hooks_vbulletin.xml

Find:
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<hook>global_start</hook>
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Place AFTER:
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<hook>global_setup_complete</hook>
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