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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

GaiLoan · #**342** 06-07-2008, 09:11 AM

thanks for the super mod, i got a problem, when click the tab its like link Go to top of page?

bobster65 · #**343** 06-07-2008, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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:

Color adjustments are done via the css file. Re-read the top of the instructions and it tells you where to upload the the css file

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaiLoan

thanks for the super mod, i got a problem, when click the tab its like link Go to top of page?

Sounds like you have a tab to tab content area mismatch. I can take a look at your template if you PM it to me

bobster65 · #**344** 06-07-2008, 07:07 PM

**UPDATE**

Getting close to needing a few Beta Testers for version 2 (which is AJAX) ..

I have it running live on a few sites right now... check out http://www.teryxhq.com/forums/ to see it in action..

dieselpowered · #**345** 06-07-2008, 07:12 PM

Yes, much much easier to manage!!!!

silly rabbit · #**346** 06-07-2008, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobster65

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

bobster, very cool coding - something to play with and learn from!

Rather than create a separate index_tabs.php I placed this into the original instead:

PHP Code:


			
$forumbits = construct_forum_bit($forumid);

if ($styleid == 3)

    {

    //In the example below, the Category ID . . . 

                etc, etc

                }

See any problems with that?

Rabbit

bobster65 · #**347** 06-07-2008, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silly rabbit

bobster, very cool coding - something to play with and learn from!

Rather than create a separate index_tabs.php I placed this into the original instead:

PHP Code:


			
$forumbits = construct_forum_bit($forumid);

if ($styleid == 3)

    {

    //In the example below, the Category ID . . . 

                etc, etc

                }

See any problems with that?

Rabbit

the index_tabs.php is simply for testing .. you put everything in the index.php file when reay to go live.. this however is totally different in the next version which will be released as soon as its beta tested...

RedTrinity · #**348** 06-08-2008, 05:10 AM

Hi Bobster,

I would appreciate any help you can provide with this alignment issue for IE7...

The tabs appear fine in FF, however!

Cheers

mokonzi · #**349** 06-08-2008, 07:42 AM

You got your code for it? CSS and HTML?

OsideRida06 · #**350** 06-08-2008, 09:09 AM

bobster65 I pm'd you!

Scamorz · #**351** 06-08-2008, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobster65

**UPDATE**

Getting close to needing a few Beta Testers for version 2 (which is AJAX) ..

I have it running live on a few sites right now... check out http://www.teryxhq.com/forums/ to see it in action..

It's wonderful! It works with all browsers...

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