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

[Icy]

Originally Posted by King Kovifor

It works fine... I believe there was a fix posted a while ago.

Check all the paths in your .js file for this mod. It's calling / instead of not including the "/" in the beginning.

I already fixed the image issue. But can't find the fix about extra white space in IE in this thread :S

[Harmachis]

what is this tfh-wol-plugins.xml file ? should i install it or its optional ?

i tried Ajex, but its not working for me on 3.8.1

[ArnyVee]

Rather than dealing with these 'fixes' and such, I'm just waiting for TFH 2.0 ..... admittedly I've thought about adding this version on MANY occasions because I desperately need this mod. But, I'd rather go with the easier install option. :up:

Patience Arny...patience

[Big-K]

Is there any way to include non-forum content (e.g social groups, blogs, flashchat etc) or even external urls as tabs? That idea will make this mod ROCK

[bobster65]

Originally Posted by Big-K

Is there any way to include non-forum content (e.g social groups, blogs, flashchat etc) or even external urls as tabs? That idea will make this mod ROCK

Yes, v2 (which is in Beta 4 right now) has what is called "modules" that can be plugged in via the ACP.... currently we have recent threads, Blogs, News, Albums, Project Tools and a few others.... social groups is one that I've just started on and might be ready when v2 is finally released).. btw, those are just ones that we plan on releasing with it.. the modules system will allow you to create your own and members here will be able to write module addons for this new system...

[ArnyVee]

You see....I try and forget about how great v2 is going to be and then Bob reminds me of how absolutely Earth shattering the mod will be! AHHHH!

[bobster65]

Originally Posted by ArnyVee

You see....I try and forget about how great v2 is going to be and then Bob reminds me of how absolutely Earth shattering the mod will be! AHHHH!

Why aren't you helping Beta test it?

[Alfa1]

That sounds mighty interesting Bobster. Modules are the way to go. Any chance on releasing a forumdisplay.php version of V2 as well? If this is a possibility, then I'll surely report to beta testing headquarters!

[bobster65]

Originally Posted by Alfa1

That sounds mighty interesting Bobster. Modules are the way to go. Any chance on releasing a forumdisplay.php version of V2 as well? If this is a possibility, then I'll surely report to beta testing headquarters!

Its possible.. I'll PM you to get some details

[Alfa1]

Awesome.