Version: 1.5.0, by bobster65
Developer Last Online: Nov 2023
Category: Forum Home Enhancements -
Version: 3.8.x
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Released: 04-09-2008
Last Update: 09-02-2008
Installs: 592
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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
That's total BS man... advertising here just to get members over to your site... despicable...
No, it is NOT BS and it is not advertising to get people to the site. I could give a crap less if anyone goes there. It is a support site geared towards Beta Testing Mods with PT (Project Tools) for bug tracking (since PT is not an option here at vborg). There is nothing BS about it. If this site allowed members to use Project Tools for beta releases, I'd gladly do that instead, but that isn't going to be happening anytime soon so we came up with our own plan for beta releases, beta testing and bug tracking....
That's total BS man... advertising here just to get members over to your site... despicable...
The site has PT, usergroup permissions and allows us to control how many members and who gets beta products. This provides a better way for us to manage the beta process.
I think it's smart to rework the bugs out before re-releasing 2.0. There were already WAY too many folks complaining about the issues and rather not rush it and do it right.
KK/Bob, if we are to install 1.5, is it a difficult process to update to 2.0 later? (I couldn't remember what the 'upgrade' instructions detailed, so I just wanted to be clear before installing 1.5)
Or, do you anticipate 2.0 being re-released within the next month?
I've already started to talk up the tabbedforumhome (as I've also added the vBadvanced tabbed module (Thanks Bob! ) and so they are getting anxious to see it. I can delay them, but just wanted an educated guess so that I can give them a timeframe that we're shooting for to have this 'feature'/'upgrade' on our site.
Thanks for the work you've done guys! It seems that folks here on vB.org sometimes fail to realize that these mods are done for the good of the community and offered FREE as opposed to other scripts out there that have communities which charge an arm and a leg for modifications.
I think it's smart to rework the bugs out before re-releasing 2.0. There were already WAY too many folks complaining about the issues and rather not rush it and do it right.
KK/Bob, if we are to install 1.5, is it a difficult process to update to 2.0 later? (I couldn't remember what the 'upgrade' instructions detailed, so I just wanted to be clear before installing 1.5)
Or, do you anticipate 2.0 being re-released within the next month?
I've already started to talk up the tabbedforumhome (as I've also added the vBadvanced tabbed module (Thanks Bob! ) and so they are getting anxious to see it. I can delay them, but just wanted an educated guess so that I can give them a timeframe that we're shooting for to have this 'feature'/'upgrade' on our site.
Thanks for the work you've done guys! It seems that folks here on vB.org sometimes fail to realize that these mods are done for the good of the community and offered FREE as opposed to other scripts out there that have communities which charge an arm and a leg for modifications.
Upgrade is basically reverting but as Bob said there is a private beta being held on SLD.org (well, some what public.)
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12-08-2008, 02:26 PM
) and so they are getting anxious to see it. I can delay them, but just wanted an educated guess so that I can give them a timeframe that we're shooting for to have this 'feature'/'upgrade' on our site.
