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[AJAX] Tabbed Forum Home · **Released**: 04-09-2008

Tabbed Forum Home version 1.01

[AJAX] Tabbed Forum Home version 1.5.0 (BETA)

NOTE: Works with both 3.7x and 3.6x

Description: This MOD is for creating a "Tabbed" Forum Home Page to have Categories displayed within Tab containers (similar to what the new Profile System looks like on vb3.7). Please do not confuse this with the Tab Menu System here at vbulletin.org. They are totally different systems. These Tabs actually switch the content without leaving the main forums page.

I wrote the initial Non AJAX version based on reading many requests from members asking about how namepros created their custom tabbed forum home page. The first implementation I did was a request by bbwforums.net (which you can visit to see a working example). I have shared this version with many members already and decided to release it since it seems to be something that a lot of members are interested in.

UPDATE: I have released a BETA [AJAX] version for those that what something a little more robust and easier to install/configure. This Beta version will never go into production tho as version 2.0 will utilize the YUI AJAX Tabview Toolset. It IS stable tho and is currently running on a few live sites.

NOTE: Keep in mind, I wrote this with the assumption that you are fairly well versed and comfortable with editing files/templates and following the flow of things. If there is something you don't understand, PLEASE let me know so that I can help you understand it. This IS NOT a product that a novice can just plug and play and it takes a little bit of time to setup, but its well worth it in the end (if you want a custom unique look to your forum home page)... the next version (Don't ask when, cause its just on the drawing board) will be a product with ACP controls for easy setup

The attached Zip File(s) contain the Files and Instructions necessary to install each version.

DEMO: www.bbwforums.net or www.namepros.com
[Moderator Edit: The first URL has been un-linked as there has been reported malware on that domain. The mod author may edit this notice once the situation has been cleaned.]

Screen Shots: None, visit one or both of the above links as seeing them in action is better than some static image(s)..

Bobster

Change Log

version 1.01 -
tabcontent.js ver 2.2 to support remote links
updated install instructions (both in txt and rtf format)

version 1.5.0 -
BETA [AJAX] version

July 8, 2008 - Added xml file for WOL
Sep 2, 2008 - Updated xml file for WOL

Hornstar · #**1172** 12-16-2008, 04:00 AM

Any ETA on beta 2?

GlamRockTalk · #**1173** 12-16-2008, 01:33 PM

Bob/KK (or anyone else for that matter),

Can this mod be used to display the subforums within a forum in an organized manner?

What I mean is this....I have a forum "Glam Rock Bands" which has 56 subforums (one for each of the bands). http://www.glamrocktalk.com/forumdisplay.php?f=3

What I'd like to do is take the bands and group them alphabetically (A-E, F-J, etc) with tabs. Is this possible within ForumDisplay? If so, where/how do I actually make the adjustments?

Digital Jedi · #**1174** 12-17-2008, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GlamRockTalk

Bob/KK (or anyone else for that matter),

Can this mod be used to display the subforums within a forum in an organized manner?

What I mean is this....I have a forum "Glam Rock Bands" which has 56 subforums (one for each of the bands). http://www.glamrocktalk.com/forumdisplay.php?f=3

What I'd like to do is take the bands and group them alphabetically (A-E, F-J, etc) with tabs. Is this possible within ForumDisplay? If so, where/how do I actually make the adjustments?

Not the way you have your forum organized now. What this does is modify the standard display of forumhome and group Categories under each time. What you would need to do is categorize each of your band subforums under categories like you mentioned. A-E, F-J, etc. Then place each category under it's own tab. Conversely you could make each subforum its own category and just put the categories you want under each tab (I shudder at the amount of editing that would take), but either way this would be displayed on your forum home page along with all the tabs to your other forum categories.

King Kovifor · #**1175** 12-17-2008, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hornstar1337

Any ETA on beta 2?

Beta 2 is being released to beta testers within the next few days (I've already made a copy of our repository that marks B2 readiness).

Quote:

Originally Posted by GlamRockTalk

Bob/KK (or anyone else for that matter),

Can this mod be used to display the subforums within a forum in an organized manner?

What I mean is this....I have a forum "Glam Rock Bands" which has 56 subforums (one for each of the bands). http://www.glamrocktalk.com/forumdisplay.php?f=3

What I'd like to do is take the bands and group them alphabetically (A-E, F-J, etc) with tabs. Is this possible within ForumDisplay? If so, where/how do I actually make the adjustments?

I am sure that with a few tweaks you could work this into working only on that forum. As it stands now, tabs are an all show or no show.

LGKeiz · #**1176** 12-17-2008, 05:48 AM

I wish someone answered my question.

Reece^B · #**1177** 12-17-2008, 05:06 PM

Has anyone got a reply for my vb advanced question?

King Kovifor · #**1178** 12-17-2008, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LGKeiz

I wish someone answered my question.

No, this is a known bug and has been fixed in 2.0.0 I believe.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reece^B

Has anyone got a reply for my vb advanced question?

Maybe try Bob's other modification (Specifically for vBa CMPS).

Reece^B · #**1179** 12-18-2008, 01:13 PM

Thanks for the reply, I tried it over @ vbadvanced.com but found it tedious to setup and use!

ArnyVee · #**1180** 12-19-2008, 12:48 AM

Actually, the vBadvanced one was VERY simple to setup for me. I'm nowhere near an expert (have only 6 months experience with mods, etc) and I got it done with no issues at all. Just take it step by step Reece.

Hostboard · #**1181** 12-19-2008, 11:17 AM

Would like to request 3 additions.

1. Ability to set each tabs color
2. Ability to define a font
3. Ability to define the order the tabs are shown

Great mod!!!!

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