Forum Home Enhancements - [YUI] Tabbed Forum Home

[YUI] Tabbed Forum Home (TFH) version 4.0.8
vBulletin version: 4.1.11 - 4.2.0
Older versions need original mod for now

Description:
This MOD is for creating a "Tabbed" Forum Home Page to have Categories and other Data types (via Modules) displayed within Tab containers. 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 via AJAX without leaving the main forums page.

This is an entirely new version of TFH and only works with vB4. Management is all done via the Admin CP.

Installation is done in 3 simple steps. Upload files, Import product, 3 easy Template Edits.

Setup is now a breeze via the Tabs option in the Admin CP.

The attached Zip File contains the Files and Instructions necessary to install.

Incompatible mods
Two columns of categories - https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=275114

Upgrading to 4.0.7+ from previous versions
We have had to change the mod's id which means when you install this time you will have 2 mods, the new version with its new id and the old version.
Both can run side by side but shouldnt to save processing time.

To migrate:
Install the latest version and upload all the files (no conflicts to worry about)
Install the latest product xml
Follow the template changes in the upgrade txt
Create your tabs in the new admincp menu option "EG: Tabbed Forum Home" to mirror the existing "Tabbed Forum Home" menu.
Once done uninstall the product "Tabbed Forum Home" with productid bobster_tfh (old mod id)


Change Log:

VERSION 4.0.8 2nd August 2012
Changes:
> Fixed several database bugs
> Fixed several legacy redirect bugs
> Fixed static path problem for scripts (this should resolve some 4.0.7 blank forum issues)
> Thanks to Bluefin221 & LgsOfChampions

VERSION 4.0.7 1st August 2012
Changes:
> New Mod ID - YOU MUST MIGRATE SETTINGS MANUALLY
> vBulletin 4.1.11+ required
> JS loaded after drawing
> Remote YUI JS (partial) support
> Fixed instructions typo
> All previous fixes in 4.0.5 that caused no bugs

VERSION 4.0.5 27th April 2012
Changes:
> This version should be used with vbulletin 4.1.11+
> Compatibility with JS changes in vbulletin 4.1.11+
> Upgraded to run with YUI 2.9.0
> Local versions of files to minimise loading issues
> Upgraded to Dispatcher 2.2
> Reduced size of forumindextab generator and reduced size to boost performance
> Added a template cache call to reduce load
> Added loader animation and box when tab is clicked and loading.

Original Change Logs for bobster65 & King Kavor releases
VERSION Beta 2b 23 March 2010
Changes:
> CSS Conflict resolved

VERSION Beta 2 19 March 2010
> CSS Conflict resolved
> Upgrade to YUI 2.7.0 & Dispatcher 2.1
> Minor Bug fixes

Originally created by bobster65 & King Kovifor

[bobster65]

Originally Posted by malluland

Can you add a tab under a tab

Like a tab and the forums which is inside that tab and a tab under those forums like a seperate category tab

How can i do that?

The only way to do that with this would be to use the MODULE portion of this. Write a custom php file that has the ability to do what you are wanting and add it as a module.

[kimigon75]

Originally Posted by bobster65

That is one of many modules under development. Blogs, Articles, Links, Albums, Social Groups etc.. I plan on making my own generic versions and hopefully others will realize the ability of MODULES and release their own custom version to the community.

await the publication

[EquinoxWorld]

any ideas what style-vars control the background of the tab buttons? Much appreciate the feedback

[merk_aus]

As stated three times in this thread it is the .css file you uploaded to the includes it finishes in -tfh.css or something and that is just from memory from what I have read in this thread - i think it was page 3 or 4 that was answered.

Still hoping bob can help me with my issue

[johncosta71292]

Im having problems displaying the categories any help pleasE?

[merk_aus]

make sure it is the "parent" category.

If you have:-
Main Category
- Website Announcements
- Feedback
- Introductions

Then you put the number for Main Category - you can not have just website announcements showing you need the entire category.

[bobster65]

Hey Brendon (Merk), doing what you've been asking about with vb4 is going to be a little difficult (I think). I do have a theory in mind, but its just that.. a theory until I test it out. I'll let you know how it goes and what it will take to pull it off.

[johncosta71292]

Originally Posted by merk_aus

make sure it is the "parent" category.

If you have:-
Main Category
- Website Announcements
- Feedback
- Introductions

Then you put the number for Main Category - you can not have just website announcements showing you need the entire category.

yes i have done that and i tried to pu 1, and on the other tab 3 just to see if they are displayin proporly but only the catero for 1 would show and the tab 2 wouldn show category 3.

i have 6 caterogies could you help me a little with that?

[SmartMania]

Nice Mod:up:

I would like to tell me if i can do something with my tabs.

I 've made 15 tabs and i would like to separate them in different rows
For example i would like to have 5 in first row, 5 in second and 10 in third

I also would like to align tabs to the center of my forum instead to the left that is now.

[nci]

My forum uses a sidebar,each time I edit the forum home( Puting in the template edit),the forum listing page totally vanish,leaving only the header ,the sidebar and the lower part (Whats going on till the footer).
What am I doing wrong?.I have never edited my forum home.