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

[ArnyVee]

nascartr, there's a LONG line of folks that can't wait for version 2.0 of the Tabbed Forum Home!

I hope that we'll see it in February as I'm looking to do a nice push for some changes on my site in February and this would just make things so nice and neat.

[nascartr]

I'm with you. Our 4 year anniversary is coming up in March so it'd be great to have a big expansion to celebrate!

[indie2industry]

Ok, new problem...

when I go to

http://mysite.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=2

everything's normal, but if I go to

http://mysite.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=1

the tables are destroyed?? Any thoughts?

I'll pm you the login details for I closed my board temporarily .

[tafreeh]

hey bobster65

How far are you to release the new Version(v2) ??? i m waiting for you so badly..... u can PM me if you want

[King Kovifor]

Originally Posted by indie2industry

Ok, new problem...

when I go to

http://mysite.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=2

everything's normal, but if I go to

http://mysite.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=1

the tables are destroyed?? Any thoughts?

I'll pm you the login details for I closed my board temporarily .

You could have installed TFH wrong, could you send me your actual URL and I'll look into it?

Originally Posted by tafreeh

hey bobster65

How far are you to release the new Version(v2) ??? i m waiting for you so badly..... u can PM me if you want

We are working on Beta 4 now.

[tafreeh]

is there gonna be Beta 5 tooo ? or u gonna make it public after beta 4 ?

[King Kovifor]

Originally Posted by tafreeh

is there gonna be Beta 5 tooo ? or u gonna make it public after beta 4 ?

There may be a beta 5, but there is going to be a release candidate before a public release.

[sweetguy2004]

Please some one help me m using 3.8.x but it was same on 3.6.x & 3.7.x

I'm trying to install this from 1 year still unsuccessful

if you don't believe me check this post

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost....&postcount=616

[nureeves]

Originally Posted by nascartr

Can't wait for version 2.0! I'll be installing it!

me too

[glowinggal]

which version is best to use if I'm concerned about decrease in forum load times and/or increasing loads? js or ajax version??