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]

Originally Posted by Morsolo

I know, it's just becoming ridiculous...

I'm sure there's plenty of good reasons why the mod is late, but it just annoys me how people keep saying "It's just around the corner" or "Just finishing up" and then nothing happens for a month.

Don't make promises that you aren't going to keep, or that you doubt will be successful.

The fact that Bob is writing the installation instructions and working 15 hours a day for clients says a lot about his 'free' time to program or work for this modification.

Originally Posted by Doom Stone

Honestly don't believe anyone has any right to complain, it's not as though any of us are paying for this modification. It's frustrating, yes, but all we can do is wait and until we have the 2.0 version, simply use one of the other two options available.

@Xtremeoff-road:
The WOL plugin is working fine for me, not sure what the issue would be if it isn't working for you though.

2.0 is done. I may be able to post up some quick screenshots as a teaser to show we aren't lying. So if all goes will it should be out asap.

[Digital Jedi]

Originally Posted by Morsolo

I know, it's just becoming ridiculous...

I'm sure there's plenty of good reasons why the mod is late, but it just annoys me how people keep saying "It's just around the corner" or "Just finishing up" and then nothing happens for a month.

Don't make promises that you aren't going to keep, or that you doubt will be successful.

Free modification, made for free by non-Vb staff in their free time. You have no rhyme or reason to be annoyed. You've invested nothing into it's development, even if you donated, well, that's why it's called a donation; you expect nothing in return. You have no idea if they're not going to be able to finish or be able to finish. You also have no idea what more important things have come up in the developers lives. This stuff is when you get around to it kind of stuff and comes second to everything else in their lives, as it should.

[Morsolo]

Originally Posted by Digital Jedi

Free modification, made for free by non-Vb staff in their free time. You have no rhyme or reason to be annoyed. You've invested nothing into it's development, even if you donated, well, that's why it's called a donation; you expect nothing in return. You have no idea if they're not going to be able to finish or be able to finish. You also have no idea what more important things have come up in the developers lives. This stuff is when you get around to it kind of stuff and comes second to everything else in their lives, as it should.

People, stop taking me the wrong way.
I don't care about the mod itself, it's late for whatever reason and I don't care.

It's just that people keep saying that it's done and it'll be out by tonight or tomorrow, but it never is.
Just do the Blizzard thing and say "It'll be out when it's out".

[Magnumutz]

You mean D3 Marsolo?
It's been announced for several years now... and it's still under heavy development

[powerful_rogue]

Originally Posted by King Kovifor

2.0 is done. I may be able to post up some quick screenshots as a teaser to show we aren't lying. So if all goes will it should be out asap.

Great news! Looks like ive come looking for this type of mod at the right time!

[SteamyLightning]

Another bug report:

The tabbed forums seem to get rid of user view count for forums.

Instead of saying "Main Forum (1 Viewing)," it now only says "Main Forum."

It's not essential, but it's definitely something to look into fixing.

[hellerooo]

I've just tried adding this mod but I can't get it to work....please can anyone help?

I'm quite new to all this but have managed to install a few different mods before and done ok with them, just this one is too hard for me :erm:

If someone can install for me i'd be happy to pay

Please reply/pm me if you are able to help, thanks.

[bobster65]

Originally Posted by Morsolo

People, stop taking me the wrong way.
I don't care about the mod itself, it's late for whatever reason and I don't care.

It's just that people keep saying that it's done and it'll be out by tonight or tomorrow, but it never is.
Just do the Blizzard thing and say "It'll be out when it's out".

No, its not "people" its me. I've said more than once that it is done (which the BETA version is) and that I'm writing install instructions for it and I have said twice now that it would be posted "this week". Unfortunately, things have come up that have prevented me from doing so and I am not going to release something without solid instructions as I don't have the time to answer everyone's questions, so I am making damn sure that the instructions cover everything for every level of member possible. Doing so takes time, but you are right, I should have never said anything.

It will be out when its out.. in the mean time... KK will post some screens and maybe some additional info on it..

I am out again for a few days as I have deadlines with clients to meet. KK or Bree can answer any questions in my absence.

[Cobra-J82]

Originally Posted by hellerooo

I've just tried adding this mod but I can't get it to work....please can anyone help?

I'm quite new to all this but have managed to install a few different mods before and done ok with them, just this one is too hard for me :erm:

If someone can install for me i'd be happy to pay

Please reply/pm me if you are able to help, thanks.

Wait for version 2.0 will be out soon
Its easier & faster

[Morsolo]

Originally Posted by bobster65

No, its not "people" its me.

You and KK, but I didn't want to direct it at one of you

That's fine, as I said I'm sure there was a reason and there we have it.
It just annoys me when people break their word (for whatever reason) - because I've been betrayed/backstabbed a fair bit in life...