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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

BozzaJos · #**172** 05-08-2008, 06:44 PM

Hello bobster,

First of all, this is an amazing hack! I got it too work (for the most part) even thought my knowledge about this all is really limited. Tested it on a test site and it worked. Can't wait to integrate it on my live site.

One question though. I tested it out with 3 tabs but when I click on a different tab, it goes to the tab but the first tab is still highlighted. Since a screenshot says more than words, here is a screenie (the screenshot is taken when I was on tab 2):

Could you help me out with this problem? Thanks in advance.

Take care,

Bozza

bobster65 · #**173** 05-08-2008, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BozzaJos

Hello bobster,

First of all, this is an amazing hack! I got it too work (for the most part) even thought my knowledge about this all is really limited. Tested it on a test site and it worked. Can't wait to integrate it on my live site.

One question though. I tested it out with 3 tabs but when I click on a different tab, it goes to the tab but the first tab is still highlighted. Since a screenshot says more than words, here is a screenie (the screenshot is taken when I was on tab 2):

Could you help me out with this problem? Thanks in advance.

Take care,

Bozza

PM sent for additional info..

Rickeo · #**174** 05-08-2008, 07:39 PM

This has to be one of the HARDEST most COMPLEX installs I have ever done I can't understand it which is a HUUUUGGGGGEE shame because this would be one of the best mods ever if it were easy to install.

Rick

bobster65 · #**175** 05-08-2008, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rickeo

This has to be one of the HARDEST most COMPLEX installs I have ever done I can't understand it which is a HUUUUGGGGGEE shame because this would be one of the best mods ever if it were easy to install.

Rick

Sorry Bud, version 2 is under development (and will be a product which hopefully will be easier to install). If you need help with this one, just ask. Its really not that complicated ... just a little overwhelming if you've never built up a template before. The mistake most people make is trying to build the entire system at once .. one tab at a time... add a category to the tab, test it.. add another one, test it.. once you do a few, you will understand how it works and can knock the rest of the tabs out very quick....

Rickeo · #**176** 05-08-2008, 08:18 PM

I can build the templates fine I have added the tabs fine I got all the tabs there and named the problem is now having the correct forums shown under each tab no offence because this mod is the best and your a great coder no doubt but the install instructions are lacking very much so it would have been easier just to say backup your forum like everyone else coz everyone knows how to do that but all this back and forth of editing index_tabs.php etc etc just over complicates it.

Not ur fault more mine I just have a simple brain lol but now am stuck I have the tabs fine but the forums aren't displaying under any of them

Rick

Rickeo · #**177** 05-08-2008, 09:59 PM

bobster thank you so so much for all your help getting this online out of all the mods I have used and the year and a half I have been apart of the community I have never ever come across a coder who is willing to help and offer support as much as you do

Thank you so much *installed & nominated*

Rick

bobster65 · #**178** 05-08-2008, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rickeo

bobster thank you so so much for all your help getting this online out of all the mods I have used and the year and a half I have been apart of the community I have never ever come across a coder who is willing to help and offer support as much as you do

Thank you so much *installed & nominated*

Rick

No Problem Bud .. you almost had it complete, just needed some minor tweaks and fixed your CSS up for ya

Looks great!

Thank you for your kind words... Enjoy

Bob

OsideRida06 · #**179** 05-09-2008, 10:38 AM

I am trying to install this right now.

I have not quite figured it out yet. I had things showing up under tab 2 once. Then I did something and lost it. So now I just have the first tab showing content. The whole forum of course.

I am going to give it another go here in a bit though.

Great mod by the way.

Anyone that may be able to help me out can hit me up on instant messenger.

AIM = OsideRida06
Yahoo = hellafine_guy2780

Hopefully I will not need the help. I am hoping to figure it out. Any help in helping me figure it out though, would be great.

titchpitch · #**180** 05-09-2008, 02:20 PM

im having troubles...
i cant figure out how to properly set up the forumhome and index_tab variables, i have the tabs showing but cant put the info in there.
http://tv-forums.co.uk/forums

its not a live board yet... an import from a phpbb3 forum i plan to use on vB soon

bobster65 · #**181** 05-09-2008, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by titchpitch

im having troubles...
i cant figure out how to properly set up the forumhome and index_tab variables, i have the tabs showing but cant put the info in there.
http://tv-forums.co.uk/forums

its not a live board yet... an import from a phpbb3 forum i plan to use on vB soon

are you view the forum home with index_tab.php or index.php?

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