Forum Home Enhancements - Forum Category Icons (Advanced)

This is a hack that will add icons to your forum categories on the forum home page.

History: I was the originator of this hack back in the vBulletin 1.x days and continued this in vb 3.7.x. I have had numerous requests to port this to vb 4.x.x so here you are.

Please click install if you want support for this mod and to encourage me to continue adding features!

Enjoy!

You can find nice icons here, here and here.

Thanks to LatinoCheats for this link.

Changelogs:

1.2.0:

• * Option to change icon location i.e. After Status Icon, Under Forum Title or Replace Status Icon.
  * Now contains a dropdown listing your icons in the folder so you just select and save.
  * Displays icon in forum manager when editing a forum that contains an icon.
  * Change icon width and height so you need to only upload one size icon.
  * Set icon position so you can center the icon when using smaller icons.
  * Dropdown of transparency settings for icons used to replace status icons when indicating "Old Posts".
  * Allows you to mark forum/subforum as read.
  * Now shows locked icons (lock icon added to download and this overlays the status icons when indicating a locked forum).

1.2.1:

• * Now works for Mark Forum/SubForum as read!

1.2.2:

• * Fixed: template bug.
  * Added: Now shows locked icons (lock icon added to download and this overlays the status icons when indicating a locked forum.)

1.2.3:

• * Added: Automatic Template Edits!
  * Added: Only jpg, gif and png icons allowed. (extensions checked in forum edit).
  * Fixed: Mark Forum Read for specific forum/subforum.
  * Fixed: Now shows non-transparent status icon when "Show Locks" is enabled.

1.2.4:

• * Fixed: Users Viewing. (This is working on a default vb style, others styles may have issues)
  * Fixed: Mark Read should now be fixed, working fine on my end.
  * Fixed: Icon not appearing when "Forum Description" disabled.

2.0.0

• * Icon size can be set either globally or set per forum, setting is in vb options.
  * When selecting an icon in forum manager the selected icon now shows to the right of the dropdown so you can see what you are selecting.
  * If your upgrading from 1.2.4 and had to do manual template edits then you will need to revert the templates and redo the edits.

Upgrades: For those upgrading just make sure when you import the product you select "Allow Overwrite". You will also need to revert your templates (only for users of version 1.2.2 or earlier) and then follow the instructions as outlined in the install.html file.

Note: Before you ask, yes this works with all browsers. (Tested on FF, IE8, IE7, Chrome, Safari and Opera)

IMPORTANT! If you use the "Auto Template" feature of this mod and it doesn't work then you MUST do the manual template edits outlined in the install.html. This plugin was created using a default vbulletin style.

If you like this mod than please nominate for "MOTM".

Donations are gladly accepted!

[Boofo]

Originally Posted by punchbowl

I moved server and it stopped working for some reason. The admincp stuff is fine but forumdisplay has no icons. Any ideas?

edit: probably have to do the template edits again - I'll try that

Could be if you are using a custom skin.

[RK KINGKONG]

well im confused i did this install with the TP edits as metioned but i dont see a spot to actually add the icons , all i see is the place to select the setting in options "Forum Category Icons" thats it no screen to where you add or select an image VB 4.1 PATCH 2

[DefenceTalk]

Kingkong, you have to go to Forum Manager, EDIT forum and scroll to the bottom of a particular forum to select image for it.

If you are there but don't see anything, then you need to make "forumicons" folder under /images/ and upload pictures there and then refresh the forum manager page.

[RK KINGKONG]

WOW ok so did i even have to make template edits at all ? i actually see now where the option is to change the image , in forum manager , and happy new year to you , i didnt think i would get a reply tonight lol

Originally Posted by DefenceTalk

Kingkong, you have to go to Forum Manager, EDIT forum and scroll to the bottom of a particular forum to select image for it.

If you are there but don't see anything, then you need to make "forumicons" folder under /images/ and upload pictures there and then refresh the forum manager page.

[RK KINGKONG]

UPDATE , 4.1 PATCH 2 no template edits needed , install the .xml create the image folder .. go to forum manager and start picking your icons . also make sure that when youre in your setting for this mod that your "Category Icons Folder" at the bottom has the same name as the image folder that you placed in your root . or when you chose the drop down menu in your forums manager youll see no pics .. thats all no TP edits nice work ..... thank you , HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL BLESSINGS TO THE FAMILIES ...

[TheShanka]

Doesn't seem to work, using 4.1.0 PL2.

I have imported the XML file, then created the folder within the images folders for the icons to sit in; placing the lock.png and two others in there for good measure, then checked over the settings via Options > Forum Category Icons - proceeded to Forum Manager > Edit Forum > and scrolling to the bottom.. nothing. ;-[

[stl7997]

This breaths new life into the forums! It gets rid of that out of the box look vbulletin has. Thanks so much for this! I've got it on 4.1.0 PL2 and it works great!

[ozzy47]

Originally Posted by noteviz

I want to increase the icons, but the forum name doesn't go to the left, so the forum name is in front of the bigger icon? How can I solve this?

Example:

In the style go to StyleVars, find Forums/forumicon_size and change to 48

[Quickness]

Is it possible to modify this mod to allow you to double-click this icon to mark the specific forum and its contents as read?

It works when you do, however unlike the normal way, this will act as a link and bring you to the subforums. I'd really love this mod but the lack of this default vBulletin ability is making for some cranky users.

Thanks for your hard work.

[Masked Crusader]

Got a quick note and I am not sure if this possible. For some of my members, the opacity difference is just not enough to take notice that a new post has been made in the forum. Would it be possible to get an OPTIONAL overlay option in the vBulletin for when a forum has new posts. I am thinking of putting the word "NEW" as the image for the overlay.

Not sure how hard this would, but it would IMMENSELY appreciated if this could be done if it is at all possible.