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

[taru]

I'm still playing around with getting it working - however I've yet to be able to get the tabs to even show up...

[bobster65]

Originally Posted by Endurer

Is it currently compatible with vb 3.7?

Yes, I've had no problems with it working on 3.7 Upgraded my site today and it is still working fine

Originally Posted by sunnycher

Awesome Bob!

Endrer, on the first page, he says it is!

Hi ya Cher I'll hook you up with it once you decide on a new style

Originally Posted by taru

I'm still playing around with getting it working - however I've yet to be able to get the tabs to even show up...

What step are you on?

[taru]

my default style has quite a bit going on... i'm going to retest it on a base style... which might explain why the js isn't firing...

[bobster65]

Originally Posted by taru

my default style has quite a bit going on... i'm going to retest it on a base style... which might explain why the js isn't firing...

sometimes it helps to put the full URL to the .js file and or .css file let me know if you still have problems with a base style.

[MarsNIIT]

Hello bobster65,

If you have fee time, please help me my problem.

Thank you verry much.

[bobster65]

Originally Posted by MarsNIIT

Hello bobster65,

If you have fee time, please help me my problem.

Thank you verry much.

Have not forgot about you.. still working on it (when I have spare time).... I'll get it working tho, so hang in there.

[taru]

i got it working... now i'm just working on customizing the tab content and the tabs themselves... so far pretty cool bobster!

[bobster65]

Originally Posted by taru

i got it working... now i'm just working on customizing the tab content and the tabs themselves... so far pretty cool bobster!

Sweet, if you run into any problems, don't hessitate to ask for help

[taru]

it's working great... got all my categories set up etc... did take quite a bit of time though

going to look at seeing what needs to happen to get more images going etc

[oz_girl]

Reserved ... just what i was looking for