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

[kollam003]

i upgraded to 3.6.10 and it stopped working please have a look : www.indianprofits.com

[kushal]

Originally Posted by kollam003

i upgraded to 3.6.10 and it stopped working please have a look : www.indianprofits.com

On upgrades, your index.php file must have been overwritten. You might need to recreate the $forumbits.

[kollam003]

Originally Posted by kushal

On upgrades, your index.php file must have been overwritten. You might need to recreate the $forumbits.

Thanks missed that point it works fine now

[kushal]

You are welcome.

[MarsNIIT]

Originally Posted by bobster65

@ everyone else that has posted and I have not yet responded.... you are not being ignored, its just been a very busy week... so, if you have something specific that is holding you up, blast me a PM or post again and I will try and get things answered ASAP.

Thanks to all

Hello bobster65,

Thank you verry much, i still waiting your reply

[bobster65]

Originally Posted by MarsNIIT

Hello bobster65,

Thank you verry much, i still waiting your reply

Im working on it.. have the same issue with another member that has a unique forumhome as well... I've been sick this weekend, so I have not been online much. hang in there!

[ams3521]

Fantastic Hack Bobster its a great way to tidy up a large forum and get the main forums on the forumhome to attract new members, gets my vote for motm by a country mile, many thanks.

Just need the noob above to work on his css to get the tabs nice and trendy then i think were done

Git. thats the installer of the tabs using the same login as me bobster. Im the noob that is trying to add serperate images for each tab whilst he sleeps in bed with a lovely large breasted lady. im the one that doesnt know css or anything. im the one thats had to explain to our forum members 'you'll get used to it trust me' Im the one that gets made homeless on wednesday and am i looking for a new flat? No im trying to work on adding these images.

Has anyone managed to add seperate images for each tab? Ive searched the thread but to no avail. Is it all just in the css thing?

[bobster65]

Originally Posted by ams3521

Git. thats the installer of the tabs using the same login as me bobster. Im the noob that is trying to add serperate images for each tab whilst he sleeps in bed with a lovely large breasted lady. im the one that doesnt know css or anything. im the one thats had to explain to our forum members 'you'll get used to it trust me' Im the one that gets made homeless on wednesday and am i looking for a new flat? No im trying to work on adding these images.

Has anyone managed to add seperate images for each tab? Ive searched the thread but to no avail. Is it all just in the css thing?

Its all in the CSS bud Really easy to do.

[Endurer]

Is it currently compatible with vb 3.7?

[sunnycher]

Awesome Bob!

Endrer, on the first page, he says it is!