No more what's new - removes whats new tab

[Vaupell]

Vb 4 - No more whats new tab
released on evisystems.org 13-feb-2010 - released on vb.org 13-march-2010

About :
Easy to use, just import product xml and whats new tab is gone from all pages.

To my huge supprice someone bumpbed a OLD thread of mine today,
well sometime ago, i made a plugin fix, to remove the whats new tab
which removes it from all pages..

Well the WERY old thread that was bumped : https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?p=2002903#post2002903

Demo : Evisystems (http://www.evisystems.org/) - Tebt (http://www.tebt.org)

Features :
On / Off feature from vbulletin settings! default off.

Download : 114061

History :
13-mar-2010 : Released on vborg.

Changelog :


Installation instructions :
1) Import the product,
2) Set settings in adminCP, by default the whats new tab is turned off.

Issues :
- VBadvanced :
It's simple to make this work with VbAdvanced, just do like this
AdminCP > VBA_cmps > Default settings > Global VbAdvanced settings
In 'Navbar Replacements', delete search.php


Plans for furture upgrades + bug's found :
- no futher plans, got some idea's ? post them

[Bouncer222]

Doesnt work.
4.0.2
www.brotherhoodofgamers.com

[Vaupell]

Doesnt work.
4.0.2
www.brotherhoodofgamers.com (http://www.brotherhoodofgamers.com)

EDIT : vbadvanced instructions from Mulle below this post.

[Mulle]

It's simple to make this work with VbAdvanced, just do like this

AdminCP > VBA_cmps > Default settings > Global VbAdvanced settings

In 'Navbar Replacements', delete search.php

[STORMS]

Thank you so much! :up:

[demojames]

Works perfectly!

[venom2124]

Works great thanks.

[Front Range 4x4]

*installed* - thanks!

Oops, removes too much for me.

*uninstalled*

[kho91]

don't work for me in 4.0.2

[Vaupell]

*installed* - thanks!

Oops, removes too much for me.

*uninstalled*

Wery strange, cause if you look in the plugin it only removed the button from navbar..

Maybe explain what else it removes from your site ?

don't work for me in 4.0.2

got a link to the site where it didnt work,
else your feedback is useless for me to work on, might check if ur using VBA or
another mod that might interfeer ?

[yessenia1974]

Thank you so much, hours and hours and finally found the best solution !!!

Thank you !:D

[Front Range 4x4]

Wery strange, cause if you look in the plugin it only removed the button from navbar..

Maybe explain what else it removes from your site ?


It also removes the "Mark Forums Read" from Search.

[SunrunnerSWG]

I'm using this on my website (www.swtorholocron.com)

I just wanted to say thank you for this! I'm really surprised there isn't a default option to disable the "Whats New" link.

Thanks again!! :D

[Vaupell]

uhhh Swtor im looking forward to a release on this. ;)

Thanks for shareing sites, where used..

[HolyKiller]

It removes whole navbar on search results :/

EDIT: Nvm, my mistake, mod works fine :)

[Vaupell]

It removes whole navbar on search results :/

I think you have a template issue, i am unable to replicate on several boards
or a dev board..

116242

a few things more needed to be able to help ...
- got a link, error, log, screenshot or anything to might help debug why
this happens to you ?
- Does it also do that on a "blank" or "fresh" vb 4 template for you ?
im almost 95% sure its the style/template your using causing the problems.

[HolyKiller]

Ah, sorry, my fault, everything works like a charm.

Thanks for the useful mod :)

[trackpads]

awesome! thanks!

[vglobal]

Perfect, this is exactly what I am looking for.

[fishmaster]

What is everyones major objection to the whats new button?

Brings up old data?

[BadgerDog]

What is everyones major objection to the whats new button?

Brings up old data?

I'm curious about this too .. :)

Regards,
Badger

[Vaupell]

I'm curious about this too .. :)

Regards,
Badger

What is everyones major objection to the whats new button?

Brings up old data?

At first i was gonna ignore this, (usually when i se a mod i dont understand, i just moveon)
And i dont want to be rude, but sure feel a troll comeing up..

But since you have plenty of room on your site..

Many sites have limited width and therefor also a limited space
for main buttons/links. And considering that it would be better
using the space for links suited for the specifik site..

Hence removeing the button.


IN SHORT
if you dont understand it, ITS NOT DESIGNED FOR YOU!! :cool:

[BadgerDog]

A

IN SHORT
if you dont understand it, ITS NOT DESIGNED FOR YOU!! :cool:

Ahhhh ... thanks .. :up:

I thought it was something to do with broken functionality and not cosmetics .. :)

Appreciate the clarification and feedback ...

Regards,
Badger

[darrentb]

thank you thank you thank you!

[DreamnetRob]

THANK YOU .... this worked perfectly. Tried several different pluggins and this was the best. Simple and does what it says.

[Preech]

Thank you. Worked with no problems.

[TrailRecon]

Thank you for this.

Also, to keep the sub nav buttons under the Forum tab (even when on Search.php)


Go to the NAVBAR template...Search for:
{vb:raw template_hook.navtab_start}

and just below you will see:

<vb:if condition="!$vboptions['selectednavtab'] AND THIS_SCRIPT != 'search'">

Remove:
AND THIS_SCRIPT != 'search'

So you are left with
{vb:raw template_hook.navtab_start}
<vb:if condition="!$vboptions['selectednavtab']">

[TrailRecon]

What is everyones major objection to the whats new button?

Brings up old data?


For me, it was wasted clicks and inconsistent design.

IMO, the navbar tabs show you what section you are in. If you are on the home tab it should be home pages...if you are on forum pages you should be on the forum tab. It is inconsistent to have 2 tabs for the forums. Also, there are different options available under whats new and forum so you have to click back and forth to get to the option you want.

For example if you click "new posts" it automatically takes you to the "what's new" tab but if you wanted to see who is online next you would have to click back to forum tab then who is online.

If you do the quick edit I posted above in combination with this authors mod then every page of the forum you will always be on the forum tab and always have the same navigation options.

It makes way more since, is more consistent and saves users clicks and frustration

[TMSBrad]

Thank you for this.

Also, to keep the sub nav buttons under the Forum tab (even when on Search.php)


Go to the NAVBAR template...Search for:
{vb:raw template_hook.navtab_start}

and just below you will see:

<vb:if condition="!$vboptions['selectednavtab'] AND THIS_SCRIPT != 'search'">

Remove:
AND THIS_SCRIPT != 'search'

So you are left with
{vb:raw template_hook.navtab_start}
<vb:if condition="!$vboptions['selectednavtab']">

Perfect. Many thanks.

[8thos]

Excellent! What's New is useless.

[Winter Sonata]

Works like a charm , Vaupell :) you are awesome !!!!!!

[YankForum]

Thank you for this.

Also, to keep the sub nav buttons under the Forum tab (even when on Search.php)


Go to the NAVBAR template...Search for:
{vb:raw template_hook.navtab_start}

and just below you will see:

<vb:if condition="!$vboptions['selectednavtab'] AND THIS_SCRIPT != 'search'">

Remove:
AND THIS_SCRIPT != 'search'

So you are left with
{vb:raw template_hook.navtab_start}
<vb:if condition="!$vboptions['selectednavtab']">
you're the best , this solved the issue for me , Tnx

[matrixmark]

works great for me :D (4.1.0 PL2)

Thanks

[FreeResellers]

Works great on 4.0.5. Dutch forum, no language edits this time :D

[VBUsers]

is there a way to remove manually from a custom design?

[Neptun]

GREAT works perfect in 4.1.0 PL2

i hate this tab !

[andrewpl]

Work nice vb 4.0.8 thx

[XiTCLUB]

thanks man :)

[Rebecca217]

Works perfectly! Thank you! :)

[nanoflower]

My objection to the What's New? is that it is showing posts that should be hidden. So a regular user can see posts that are in a forum that is limited to only administrators. I thought there would be some way to block that but I haven't seen it in looking around for a while. So this mod is good news for me.

[deegant]

ok im a totaly noob but where do i install this?

[baileyjojoms]

Admin CP: Plugin & Products : Manage Products : Add/Import Product

[baileyjojoms]

Works great 4.1.3

[CK]

Hey, I'm glad this works for you all. Just one question, why do you use it, surely having a button that allows your members to find new content is useful or am I missing the point?

[albanah]

Thanks

installed for 4.1.2

[CardMafia]

Hey, I'm glad this works for you all. Just one question, why do you use it, surely having a button that allows your members to find new content is useful or am I missing the point?

I have a few mods that are more valuable to my community, that cause an error on the what's new page.

[Boofo]

My objection to the What's New? is that it is showing posts that should be hidden. So a regular user can see posts that are in a forum that is limited to only administrators. I thought there would be some way to block that but I haven't seen it in looking around for a while. So this mod is good news for me.

No, that is wrong. The person viewing the What's New search will only be able to see posts/threads from the forums they have permission to see. What you see as an Admin is not the same thing that will be listed for someone who can't view some of the same forums you can view.

[elz3abi M.D]

installed on 4.1.4 without problems :)

[westy543]

Absolute legend works perfect.

Took me ages to find something like this. :)

[WarLion]

works greet for 4.1.4

[montsa007]

Works on 4.1.3 PL1.
Installed

[Welshy2008]

Can anyone confirm that this mod wrorks flawlessly in 4.1.10 please?

[Boofo]

Installing it is the best way to find out. ;)

[ywwz]

anyone trie it with 4.1.11 yet?

[MacGuyInNC]

I have it installed and working in 4.1.11.

[ywwz]

I have it installed and working in 4.1.11.
same here. good mod！

[doubleclick]

4.2 seems to knock this out.

[GamerPerfection]

Uninstalled as 4.2 takes care of this. Thanks for giving it to us prior to 4.2 though.

[mrt12345]

Hi 4.20 takes it out but it still wants to be landing page on the whats new feature, or is there another setting.

thanks if anybody can help out on this

[ryancooper]

Does not see mto work on 4.2.0 I would like to remove the tab but still keep the what's new page functioning.

Fount it for 4.2 here

https://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php/402296-Remove-Activity-from-What-s-New-and-Show-Recent-Posts-Again