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

[bobster65]

Originally Posted by i156

I just reverted my template since no one could get to my forums. Let me know if anyone else had this problem when upgrading and what I can do to fix it. I really liked how the tabs looked. I saved a copy of my old FORUMHOME so I can switch it back fairly quick.

When you upgraded, you probably installed the new index.php file, so you would have to edit that and insert those $formbits that you created.

[bobster65]

Originally Posted by UaECasher

Hello,

I have installed the v 1.5 ajax every thing was working fine but the problem is only 1 tab show the content others don't

here is the code for the forumhome

<li class="selected"><a href="tabforumhome.php?tabcat[]=1&tabcat[]=31&tabcat[]=52&tabcat[]=38&tabcat[]=143" rel="ajaxTFHcontentarea">Main Page</a></li>
		<li><a href="tabforumhome.php?tabcat[]=22&tabcat[]=117&tabcat[]=13&tabcat[]=17&tabcat[]=115" rel="ajaxTFHcontentarea">Rap Battles Online</a></li>
		<li><a href="tabforumhome.php?tabcat[]=4&tabcat[]=50&tabcat[]=51&tabcat[]=158&tabcat[]=163&tabcat[]=168" rel="ajaxTFHcontentarea">Game Vault</a></li>
        <li><a href="tabforumhome.php?tabcat[]=126&tabcat[]=133" rel="ajaxTFHcontentarea">Fighters Vault</a></li>
        <li><a href="tabforumhome.php?tabcat[]=57&tabcat[]=59&tabcat[]=82" rel="ajaxTFHcontentarea">Auto World</a></li>

and if's correct then why it's not working my vBulletin version is 3.7.2

That code is correct, but there is so much more that could be wrong.. can you post a URL so we can see it?

[i156]

Originally Posted by bobster65

When you upgraded, you probably installed the new index.php file, so you would have to edit that and insert those $formbits that you created.

That was it. Thanks! I'm back up with the tabs.

http://www.usacarry.com/forums/

[i156]

What would be the best way to add a tab that looks like the old complete list of forums with categories? My members are requesting an ALL tab.

[bobster65]

Originally Posted by i156

What would be the best way to add a tab that looks like the old complete list of forums with categories? My members are requesting an ALL tab.

Yer still using verion 1.01 correct? If so, just use the default vB $forumbits variable

[Chris11987]

Something I just realized: When the forums are in the tabs, the "(XX Viewing)" doesn't show up, even when people are viewing a forum. Does anyone know how to fix that?

[bobster65]

Originally Posted by Chris11987

Something I just realized: When the forums are in the tabs, the "(XX Viewing)" doesn't show up, even when people are viewing a forum. Does anyone know how to fix that?

Ya, its a known bug and will be (IS) fixed in ver 2.0

[vietfancy]

I have installed the v 1.5 ajax and the only function that isn't working is the "Who's online" Does anyone knows how to fix this?

Thanks

[bobster65]

Originally Posted by vietfancy

I have installed the v 1.5 ajax and the only function that isn't working is the "Who's online" Does anyone knows how to fix this?

Thanks

I could have sworn that we released an xml for that.. let me look and see if I can find it and get it posted again...

[epic1]

My Who's Online is also showing "Unknown Location" when people are on the forum home - even with the XML imported.

Otherwise, awesome modification.

Here is a forum to show off to see it in action:

http://www.fullthrottlev6.com

Thanks for coding this!