[RedTyger]

Originally Posted by dutchbb

I'm sorry if this has been asked before, but how can I make the variable for the rightcolumn ad work in a custom template instead of the recommended one (footer).

I made a new template called 'rightcolumn' and I have put the variable in it, but the ad doesn't show up. I'm using v2.1.

Thank you

PS: this is a great hack BTW.

You must turn on right column advertisements via the yes/no option AND there must be some content in the right column Adcode box before it will display. It should work anywhere.

You will need to alter global_start.php, as it inserts part of the code automatically. Find two instances of this code:

						$adintegrate_rc = '<table width=\"' . $stylevar[outertablewidth] . '\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" align=\"center\"><tr><td valign=\"top\">';
						$str_rc = '$spacer_open';
						$vbulletin->templatecache['header'] = str_replace($str_rc,$adintegrate_rc.$str_rc,$vbulletin->templatecache['header']);

And remove them both, then save and reupload the file.

Originally Posted by smith2007

Thanks RedTyger - that worked perfectly!

I have noticed an issue re table resizing with my forum (still in test mode). When left, right or both columns are enabled with ads, when I click any of my forums from the main table, the main forum table changes to a smaller size, but I am not clicked through to the clicked forum straight away. Instead I have to click the forum a second time (on the smaller main table), then it goes into the forum.

I have a similar issue when I want to come UP a level out of a forum. I get a table resize, then after a 2nd click I can then go up a level.

My main table is set at 100%

If I switch off VBadmanagement, I do not have this issue.

Has anyone experienced a similar issue and can advise how to resolve?

VBAdmangement is a superb by the way RedTyger! I feel sure the above issue may relate to another setting I need make?

The HTML for the columns was taken directly from the suggestion by vBulletin themselves and I couldn't improve upon it. It is possible that it's a problem with the code, I know that the main table does have some sizing troubles occasionally. If anyone has an example of left and right columns that work perfectly without any resizing issues, let me know and I'll update it.