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

[King Kovifor]

v2.0 is done. We just need to merge our working copies (there were some parts built locally for easier testing) and finish install instructions. Both are waiting on Bob, but this is a really hard time, so give him a break.

[ArnyVee]

We understand....just didn't know the specifics of the hold up. Thanks for letting us know KingKovifor and we'll be waiting patiently for 2.0

[Morsolo]

Originally Posted by King Kovifor

v2.0 is done. We just need to merge our working copies (there were some parts built locally for easier testing) and finish install instructions. Both are waiting on Bob, but this is a really hard time, so give him a break.

Woot, finally

Good to hear the great update, don't rush yourselves, I guess Bob is still having a crap time

[Magnumutz]

YAY, can't wait to test it out...
I'm being real impatient

[roymogg]

Hi Bobster,

You will be getting fed up with this...

I have installed the mod on the test forum no problems - adjusted paths and got the tabs up etc.

I only get the 'requesting content' message with the loading icon.

I have set up three categories 1, 5 and 7 with some forums grouped below.

OK so where's the slip

cheers

RoyMogg

Edit: The issue was quite simple I have a custom style where the mod was installed. This style is now the default and ' allow users to change styles' set to off - all is OK.

Great Hack - installed and nominated

test forum at: www.crosslight.co.uk

[ShawneyJ]

Originally Posted by King Kovifor

I'm not sure what your saying Jaycob. Maybe Bob will understand, but could you explain more?

Originally Posted by Doom Stone

You have to change the path of the link to your actual forum home page, such as index.php, I'm afraid I can't quite remember where that was and I don't have time to check at the moment, only on for a quick sec, sorry.

thanks guys, i'm actually not sure where to look lol, as it must be a link in the php files yeah?

cheers.

[Doom Stone]

Took a quick look for you.
You can find the part you need to edit if you go to 'Plugin & Products' in your admin CP, then go to your 'plugin manager' and you are looking for 'Tabbed Forum Home WOL Unknown'.

When you click that and it brings you the edit area, you can find the part that says 'href=\"index.php?{$vbulletin->session->vars['sessionurl_q']}\">Forum Home</a>";' Where index.php is going to be forumhome.php or whatever it is originally, just edit that to link to the main page ie; index.php.

[touba]

Originally Posted by hotwheels

K, i have been working on this thing for a few hours now and i just can't locate the point where i need to close this space (see attached image).

I know there isn't alot of support for the ajax version right now, but i would really like to get this to look right.

CSS issue...
is this problem same with FireFox ?

[robwoelich]

Pretty sweet, got it working. Straight from the installation code, there was an unnecessary space between the tabs and the tcat... also, customization isn't very documented in regards to changing the tab colors and what not, but you can figure it out if you have the slightest idea what you're doing.

Nice work.

[ShawneyJ]

Originally Posted by Doom Stone

Took a quick look for you.
You can find the part you need to edit if you go to 'Plugin & Products' in your admin CP, then go to your 'plugin manager' and you are looking for 'Tabbed Forum Home WOL Unknown'.

When you click that and it brings you the edit area, you can find the part that says 'href=\"index.php?{$vbulletin->session->vars['sessionurl_q']}\">Forum Home</a>";' Where index.php is going to be forumhome.php or whatever it is originally, just edit that to link to the main page ie; index.php.

thanks m8 will look after work