Forum Home Enhancements - [AJAX] Tabbed Forum Home

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

[bobster65]

Originally Posted by tafreeh

eee there..
i asked for 3.8 not 3.6.8 ... and i see you are the author of this mod... then why are you waiting for next release... is some1 working on next release... or is it coming sooon ?

ya, my bad on typing too fast.. it does work on 3.8x

I'm not waiting, I simply suggested that you wait.. it won't be long until v2 is going to be released and it is much easier to install and work with than these older versions..

There are 4 of us working on the next version(s) of this as well as 12 Beta Testers that we have testing v2 beta3 right now..

[Aeolian]

looking forward to v2 :]
any eta?
thanks

[King Kovifor]

Originally Posted by Aeolian

looking forward to v2 :]
any eta?
thanks

No. It will be done as soon as possible tho.

[GeekStep]

For some reason I instiall it on 3.8.0 I just get:

• Tab 1
• Tab 2
• Tab 3

Why?

Please help.

[King Kovifor]

Originally Posted by GeekStep

For some reason I instiall it on 3.8.0 I just get:

• Tab 1
• Tab 2
• Tab 3

Why?

Please help.

Add the absolute values to the css and js includes in the 1 file edit.

[i156]

I just upgraded to vb3.8 and none of the forums are showing up on my tabs other than my ALL TABS list:

http://www.usacarry.com/forums/

please help!

[blkatt]

Originally Posted by bobster65

ya, my bad on typing too fast.. it does work on 3.8x

I'm not waiting, I simply suggested that you wait.. it won't be long until v2 is going to be released and it is much easier to install and work with than these older versions..

There are 4 of us working on the next version(s) of this as well as 12 Beta Testers that we have testing v2 beta3 right now..

You guys do great work - it is very much appreciated. Great work indeed. :up:

[GeekStep]

Originally Posted by King Kovifor

Add the absolute values to the css and js includes in the 1 file edit.

What do you mean?

[bobster65]

Originally Posted by GeekStep

What do you mean?

he means to put the full URL to the files instead of a partial url.. ie, include http:// and the dmain name with the path to the actual files..

[i156]

Originally Posted by i156

I just upgraded to vb3.8 and none of the forums are showing up on my tabs other than my ALL TABS list:

http://www.usacarry.com/forums/

please help!

What about my problem? I've been trying to fix it for an hour with no luck.