Forum Display Enhancements - Sorky - SubForum List Control

Purpose
This plugin allows extensive control of how SubForums are displayed.

• Use any mix of between 0 and 10 columns
• Different layouts can be used on specified forums
• Change formatting
• Display Thread/Post counts
• Limit the number of SubForums shown (Show More/Less)
• Collapse entire display
• plus more!

Acknowledgement
Thanks (and apologies) to Cybernetec for the ideas & inspiration to generate this Mod.

Installation
Import XML file (as product): AdminCP > Plugin System > Manage Products > [Add/Import Product]

Options
To set hack options go to: AdminCP > vBulletin Options > Sorky - SubForum List Control

Versions
v1.0.0 - 28th of April, 2008 = Launch (click here)
v1.1.0 - 8th of June, 2008 = Added functionality (click here)
v1.2.0 - 15th of June, 2008 = Removed (small bug found)
v1.3.0 - 6th of July, 2008 = Removed (small bug found)
v1.3.1 - 8th of July, 2008 = Added functionality (click here)
v1.4.0 - 12th of July, 2008 = Added functionality (click here)
v1.4.1 - 27th of July, 2008 = Added functionality (click here)
v1.5.0 - 28th of September, 2008 = Removed (small bug found)
v1.5.1 - 30th of September, 2008 = Added functionality (click here)

More versions available for 3.8.x (still work for 3.7.x though)

Hall Of Fame (Donations)
Budweiser US$20
Fungsten US$25

Settings & Demonstration Screenshots
See v1.0.0 post (click here)

If you like this Mod please click INSTALL.

[Zanzibar]

Originally Posted by Sorky

Version 1.4.1 Changes

1) Made sure the collapse works on the forum home page

2) Other minor coding and commenting adjustments

Thanks a bundle, chum! Very much appreciated.

[Fungsten]

Actually with a color that is should not be there are all. I did take a look at posts #16,17,18 and it did not fix the issue. Here is an image of what I mean:

Attachment 84723

The background to those forums should be black. TIA.

[Sorky]

Originally Posted by Fungsten

Actually with a color that is should not be there are all. I did take a look at posts #16,17,18 and it did not fix the issue. Here is an image of what I mean:

The background to those forums should be black. TIA.

Have you checked the options? I put some values in by default so that it makes it a little more obvious what can be entered and what they do. Check these three

SubForum list Formatting (combines with all preceeding settings)
SubForum Outer Box (table) formatting
SubForum Table (table) formatting
SubForum Element (td) formatting

[Sorky]

Originally Posted by JakeS

Ok ...

...

As you can see. it removes the forums from the list created by project tools. would it be possible to show them?

I see what you mean, but I'm not familiar with Project Tools - Can you send me a link or copy so I can test it to see what is happening?

[Fungsten]

Originally Posted by Sorky

Have you checked the options? I put some values in by default so that it makes it a little more obvious what can be entered and what they do. Check these three

SubForum list Formatting (combines with all preceeding settings)
SubForum Outer Box (table) formatting
SubForum Table (table) formatting
SubForum Element (td) formatting

I checked them and it still happens.

[Sorky]

Originally Posted by Fungsten

I checked them and it still happens.

What values do you have and a URL would help me see - PM if you like

[vitrag24]

Originally Posted by Sorky

First - You have edited my PlugIn, so it makes it almost impossible for me to debug as I cannot search for the places that my edits affected. If you want my assistance, you should NOT be editing the PlugIn.

Second - What version were you using before? 1.3.0, 1.3.1 or 1.4.0? I can compare changes, but the place bit that puts in the collapse icon hasn't really changed.

Third - I have tested on 3.6.8 and 3.7.2 without any problems. What changes have you made to your forum - they are the likely culprit - did you happen to install any other PlugIns?


From what I can tell, you may have changed your "forumhome_forumbit_levelX_YYpost" templates. As your forums seem to link to ".../audio-video-14/" instead of ".../forumdisplay.php?f=1 - that would probably be the reason.

Only possible thing I can suggest is to go to admincp - Plugins & Products - Plugin Manager edit "Sorky02 - SubForum List Control - parse_templates" : Change the "Execution Order" to 1 and see if that works.

No more help will be provided on an edited version of my PlugIn.

1. how can u tell i've edited ur plugin? i've no knowledge of code so i can;t edit i'm a medico. just updated plugin.

2. i think 1.4.0

3. i've vb 3.7.1
several needed plugin installed. checfk my signature for my url.

i will just say that previousl version has no problem for me. this has also not but it's not showing collapse button.

[Sorky]

Originally Posted by vitrag24

1. how can u tell i've edited ur plugin? i've no knowledge of code so i can;t edit i'm a medico. just updated plugin.

2. i think 1.4.0

3. i've vb 3.7.1
several needed plugin installed. checfk my signature for my url.

i will just say that previousl version has no problem for me. this has also not but it's not showing collapse button.

1) Quite easy

2) Nothing changed - go back to 1.4.0 and try again - let me know and I can look again.

3) Did - As I mentioned - You have some URL modification stuff happening

[Fungsten]

Originally Posted by Sorky

What values do you have and a URL would help me see - PM if you like

You did a great job!! Check your PayPal account!!

[Sorky]

Originally Posted by Fungsten

You did a great job!! Check your PayPal account!!

My pleasure - and thanks for the reward