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

[powerful_rogue]

Originally Posted by bobster65

Sorry, I seriously need to rewrite the instructions. I wrote them in a hurry and though they made sense to me, its obvious that they are hard to follow along, specially for those that don't do a lot of manual template editing/template coding .... I'll try and get some better instructions out sometime this week so you can at least play around with it. Its really not that tough, just a little confusing/overwhelming when you first try and attempt to install it.

Thanks Bob.

Im ok with template editing (from the old days of phpbb!) its just the coding or "tweaking" that stumped me. Mainly to do with the "<!-- CUSTOM tbody CODE BASED ON YOUR STYLE -->".

I managed to get the tabs up, but they looked all out of place when I clicked on them. I also use rounded corners for all my forum sections and I dont think that helped.

I notice you said in version 2 that the custom tbody section will be automatic, so I think my best plan of action is to hold fire until thats completed

[OsideRida06]

Originally Posted by powerful_rogue

Thanks Bob.

Im ok with template editing (from the old days of phpbb!) its just the coding or "tweaking" that stumped me. Mainly to do with the "<!-- CUSTOM tbody CODE BASED ON YOUR STYLE -->".

I managed to get the tabs up, but they looked all out of place when I clicked on them. I also use rounded corners for all my forum sections and I dont think that helped.

I notice you said in version 2 that the custom tbody section will be automatic, so I think my best plan of action is to hold fire until thats completed

I would not do that. He is helping me work through it, I am sure he will do the same for you. I am very intrigued by this mod. I cannot wait to get it up and running.

Just have patience.

[OsideRida06]

UPDATE: So here is the progress of my tabs. I have the tabs made and put on the forum. They do not touch down all the way though. Is that possible? And the style for all the tabs but the first one are still messed up. I need it to be my custom style for the skin. I am working with bobster right now to get that fixed. Here are the pics now to show the tabs and the style differences.

The top one is the real style. And the bottom one is the off style that needs to be changed to the first style. But how? Bobster is going to pm me about it. I just want to post it here so we can get these questions answered for others as well.





What do you guys think?

[edytwinky]

Good stuff!

[OsideRida06]

We have officially got the style updated and fixed now. Everything is working great. Great support. I will post a link to my forum as soon as I transfer it over as my main skin.

Thanks for the GREAT mod. Marked as "Installed!"

[lange]

Originally Posted by bobster65

Version 2 (already being built) will be a product with ACP controls, dynamic tab generation, additional content addition, usergroup permissions, AJAX (with multiple settings that can be turned on and off and set for specific "times") and more..

Waiting for this Ajax release.

[Big Boss]

I'm waiting for this mod to be released for the 3.7.x version. Any idea when will that happen? Also, is there any news regarding version 2 of this hack?

[bobster65]

Originally Posted by Big Boss

I'm waiting for this mod to be released for the 3.7.x version. Any idea when will that happen? Also, is there any news regarding version 2 of this hack?

this works on 3.7 .. no need to release a separate version when its the same exact files and steps ...

Just started working on version 2 .. have no set target date yet..

[Deepdog009]

Outstanding Job Bobster...


Keep the ball rolling...

[maidos]

nice idea but the instructions is quite alot, possible to make this a product?