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

[004]

Ok, lemme ask another way....Is it possible to display all the Portal info in a tab? Kinda like the "What's Going On" tab example in this thread?

[bobster65]

Originally Posted by 004

Ok, lemme ask another way....Is it possible to display all the Portal info in a tab? Kinda like the "What's Going On" tab example in this thread?

yes, you can take a look at another mod I released here (AJAX TABS) for CMPS and you can get an idea on how easy it is to add custom content.

[Scamorz]

Hi bob, when your last version will be released? Sorry, i'd like to have an estimated date

[bobster65]

Originally Posted by Scamorz

Hi bob, when your last version will be released? Sorry, i'd like to have an estimated date

It won't be released until its beta tested.. I wished I could give a solid date, but I can't as that depends on bugs, fixing bugs etc.. the GOAL is for the end of this month.. it could be sooner or later tho.

[Scamorz]

Ok thanks, we all trust in your great work

[kennethj]

great job, like this much, makes things easier for me

a few simple edits and have it working on split styles - what we use and have -
GFXstyles @ forum

[Scamorz]

Hi kennet do you use GFx Style?
I use it, what's the code to rebuild the style of category?
Thanks

[Blackhat]

does it work with php5 ?

[bobster65]

Originally Posted by Blackhat

does it work with php5 ?

the only php this uses is default vbulletin code, so yes.

[vcruiser]

bobster65: Thanks for the mod. Even I got it to work. I see the CSS in your download file but don't know where it should be uploaded to. I would like to make color adjustments, can you point me in the right direction?

Thanks again.:up: