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An auto-save feature was recently added to vB4, so I figured it would be nice if we vB3 users could also get something similar
 While this this isn't a server-side solution, I think that it's still pretty solid, as it relies on the localStorage system in your browser, which is supported by Safari, FF 3.5+, Opera, Chrome, and IE8+. I have tested this on FF6, the latest Safari and Chrome, and IE9. I wrote it with IE8 in mind, but haven't tested IE8 as my forum skin doesn't support it (yup, it's a terrible browser). For now, I am marking this as a beta release until we're sure it works in all browsers that support localStorage and there aren't any outstanding bugs. Where does this work?
How does this work? You can start typing a post, close your browser, open the same page, and the post will still be there. Note that this mod keys data by URL in order to avoid collisions. The mod automatically and silently restores posts when possible. However, if the editor already contains something when you load the page (i.e. PM quick reply), then you will receive a prompt asking you whether or not you want to work with the recovered text. This mod works even if you disable the WYSIWYG editor and it will quite likely work with older versions of vB all the way down to 3.5. Installation Installation is simple.
If you don't care about http overhead, you can put this code in your footer template as it will die gracefully on pages without an editor. However, I recommend only putting it in templates that use it. On my forum, I've added it to the following templates: SHOWTHREAD, newreply, newthread, pm_showpm, pm_newpm On top of that, if you don't allow guests to post, wrap the code in a member-only conditional: <if condition="$show['member']">...</if> *the script tags must be placed after the editor text area element; this doesn't necessarily have to be the very end of the template, although it's good practice to do so License: You are free to use, modify, re-post and re-distribute the code as long as you credit me in the script comments. Improvements and derivatives are welcome! Note: This is a CLIENT-SIDE mod. Please be sure that any issues you may report aren't related to the fact that a. your browser is misconfigured or b. you are using an old/unsupported browser. Download Now Only licensed members can download files, Click Here for more information. Show Your Support
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14 Sep 2011, 08:10
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No worky.... FF 7.
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14 Sep 2011, 14:53
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UPDATE!
This mod Works great on my board (3.8.6) and with my browser (FF 7). Reason I didn't think it did before was, I use Cloud Flare and changes such as this aren't immediately visible! Takes awhile for such changes to propagate through the system! No members have liked this post.
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14 Sep 2011, 23:41
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Great mod!! Thanks.
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15 Sep 2011, 01:04
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I've uploaded an updated version of the file in which I fixed PM quick reply compatibility in firefox and added better support for IE8.
Glad to hear you guys like it! No members have liked this post.
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15 Sep 2011, 22:36
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I've upload version 0.3 which fixes a potential issue with data keys. I recommend that everyone updates their js file to guarantee correct URL association with the saved data.
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16 Sep 2011, 00:01
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Cool, thanks man.
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16 Sep 2011, 02:20
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Originally Posted by MoMan
Same link to click to get the updated version?
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16 Sep 2011, 16:59
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This started causing some issues. A few folks kept getting their browser closed whenever they went to showthread or PM box. It would just close out when they tried to open a thread or PM.
I removed the script tags from all areas and its back to normal. Any ideas? I uploaded the latest javascript file as well. No members have liked this post.
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16 Sep 2011, 19:42
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Version 0.4 is up, with improvements to data clearing when a post is submitted as well as slightly shorter code.
This script shouldn't cause anyone's window to close. What browser were they using? Users of my site haven't observed this. No members have liked this post.
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16 Sep 2011, 19:43
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Originally Posted by Max Taxable
Yup, same link.
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16 Sep 2011, 21:34
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I'll try it again with the update .js and report back.
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17 Sep 2011, 23:16
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I've uploaded version 0.5. This introduces some efficiency fixes: if a user erases their post while typing it, it will now be completely removed from the browser storage (instead of being replaced by an empty string).
Also, an auto-save is no longer triggered simply by hovering your mouse over the text. This introduced some issues with quick reply, as you could technically submit your post and then get the auto-save system to store it after it had been submitted. The following members like this post: Max Taxable
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19 Sep 2011, 08:54
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Awesome, will install this on 3.8.5, quick question first, will this cause any significant increase in server load on a biggish forum (over 500 000 posts)?
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19 Sep 2011, 16:43
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Perfect Mod.. installed...
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