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

[ZeroHour]

Originally Posted by Trystan^

I would be very interested in your fixes,

Love your site browse it at work all the time

Now you have got me curios as to who you are

I will zip up the loading box edits and attach soon.

[Trystan^]

Originally Posted by ZeroHour

Now you have got me curios as to who you are

I will zip up the loading box edits and attach soon.

Thanks Mate

Lets just say i work in support for a company that provides software for schools

[bobster65]

Originally Posted by ZeroHour

Hi
I have a few tweaks for you all if you like.
You can see how we implemented it at:
http://www.edugeek.net/forums/
I would be happy to contribute to this project bobster as I am already manually tweaking our install currently.
I have merged all the YUI code together with vbulletin uses to save speed (this would pretty much always be manual edit) and I have added some css for a *loading* splash.
The loading splash still needs a little tweaking but it looks a lot better.
I also have a few ideas about SEO but tbh all I wouldnt worry to much if your feeding google sitemaps etc as no content wont be found.

Looks good Feel free to PM me anytime.

[NgocTam]

i can add </vb:if> in forumhome_forumbit_level2_***
adding child to non-existent node!

[ZeroHour]

Here is the loader tweaks attached.
Hopefully it should all work well for you

NOTE: I changed the styling a bit from before.

[DjEddie]

Originally Posted by ZeroHour

Here is the loader tweaks attached.
Hopefully it should all work well for you

NOTE: I changed the styling a bit from before.

Hi Zero .. ive recently upgraded to 4.1.2 .. and have noticed people have had problems with this tabbed system mod since vb updated, using bobsters code from the installation and ur code ..should all this work ? or does bobsters code need altering?

Thanks for your help

Eddie

[ZeroHour]

Originally Posted by DjEddie

Hi Zero .. ive recently upgraded to 4.1.2 .. and have noticed people have had problems with this tabbed system mod since vb updated, using bobsters code from the installation and ur code ..should all this work ? or does bobsters code need altering?

Thanks for your help

Eddie

I am running 4.1.2 without issue. Inside the zip is a gif and an edit you make to the CSS which should be all safe to implement
I am not sure why people would have issues with 4.1.2 unless they had messed up the template edits due to them reverting templates.
Drop me a pm with your site url and I will see if there is anything obvious.

[DjEddie]

Originally Posted by ZeroHour

I am running 4.1.2 without issue. Inside the zip is a gif and an edit you make to the CSS which should be all safe to implement
I am not sure why people would have issues with 4.1.2 unless they had messed up the template edits due to them reverting templates.
Drop me a pm with your site url and I will see if there is anything obvious.

thanks for replyin zero ... i had no problems when i installed it on 4.0.1 .. i only upgraded to 4.1.2 other day .. and been hesitant installin due to everyone saying about problems..

But since you said that i'll reinstall it later and if any problems ill give u a pm ..

Cheers fella ..

[ZeroHour]

Originally Posted by DjEddie

thanks for replyin zero ... i had no problems when i installed it on 4.0.1 .. i only upgraded to 4.1.2 other day .. and been hesitant installin due to everyone saying about problems..

But since you said that i'll reinstall it later and if any problems ill give u a pm ..

Cheers fella ..

If you went from 4.0.1->4.1.2 be prepared to hand merge the forumhome changes but vbulletin is much easier to merge now. If your reinstalling after the template edits are sorted its pretty much as per the instructions. Most issues I suspect is down to people making the odd mistake with the template merges.

[DjEddie]

Originally Posted by ZeroHour

If you went from 4.0.1->4.1.2 be prepared to hand merge the forumhome changes but vbulletin is much easier to merge now. If your reinstalling after the template edits are sorted its pretty much as per the instructions. Most issues I suspect is down to people making the odd mistake with the template merges.

i'm going to be doing a fresh install ... as i'm not using the same style i used with 4.0.1 .. i installed a new style.. so from what you've just said ..its follow bobster's instructions and all should be good?