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 Harmachis

then where beta3 will be released ?

on our support site where we have project tools for bug tracking and feedback. All of our Mods now have project tools associated with them and beta versions will only be released and tracked from there.. Once they come out of Beta, they will be released here. It should also be noted that this is all FREE .. there are NO paid anything attached with any of our Mods.. we just chose this route because using Project Tools is not an option here.

[Medina]

Hello

Is it also possible to create a tab lets call it "index" so that the first selected show FORUMHOME complete?

Thanks

[King Kovifor]

Originally Posted by Medina

Hello

Is it also possible to create a tab lets call it "index" so that the first selected show FORUMHOME complete?

Thanks

You mean have a default tab that shows every forum?

[Medina]

Originally Posted by King Kovifor

You mean have a default tab that shows every forum?

I've already created for each category a tab.
But i would like to have a complete overview of the forum.

[bobster65]

Originally Posted by Medina

Hello

Is it also possible to create a tab lets call it "index" so that the first selected show FORUMHOME complete?

Thanks

yes, this is an option in v2 ..

[Medina]

Originally Posted by bobster65

yes, this is an option in v2 ..

Can i download this beta version?
Because im already member of your forums. But i don't know where i can find the downloadarea.

Thank you.

[King Kovifor]

Originally Posted by Medina

Can i download this beta version?
Because im already member of your forums. But i don't know where i can find the downloadarea.

Thank you.

You need to be a part of the beta testers group. Send a PM to either me or bob.

[vidan]

can i try for the beta 3?

[King Kovifor]

Originally Posted by vidan

can i try for the beta 3?

Same as my last post.

[dai-kun]

Hi, I can't seem to "double click" the category icon to mark this forum as read function.
I have to go into the forum and it works there, not in the ajax tabbed home page.