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

[bobster65]

Originally Posted by rabidkevin

using remote links to load tabs is very inconsistent. This is happening to me while I am logged in as well and sometimes it does work when unregistered. You are thinking a plugin conflict?

It could be, but I doubt it.. its probably the capability of the JS itself used within vB.... v2 has a better way of doing this and will be released to the public soon.

Originally Posted by elenh

The x viewing works not with the tabs.. How do i fix it?

Nice mod , thank you very much!

I'll put out a fix for this for the older version as soon as a get some spare time.

Originally Posted by cbiweb

The public beta for 4.0 has been released! Now get crackin' on those updated tabs!

Already on it...

[bobster65]

Originally Posted by cbiweb

The public beta for 4.0 has been released! Now get crackin' on those updated tabs!

TFH v2.0.0b3.5 now works with vB4.0.0b3 ... KK hasn't seen it yet, so I want to run it by him first, then we'll release it at smnlikdat dot org for those of you that have been kind enough to beta test for us..

[6piston]

hi bobster

great stuff.
I've got it installed the second time actually. Now i'm keeping it
I got it uninstalled the first time due to the lack of the "x users viewing" function
Then i recently noticed you have that function running on your bbwforums.net site.
So i reinstalled it. But yeah..

I read that you'll be releasing a fix for the "x users viewing" issue.

Is there any way that you can provide us with some quick advise to fix this urgently?

this is how it looks running on mine here: Forums

Thanks bob!

[bobster65]

Originally Posted by 6piston

hi bobster

great stuff.
I've got it installed the second time actually. Now i'm keeping it
I got it uninstalled the first time due to the lack of the "x users viewing" function
Then i recently noticed you have that function running on your bbwforums.net site.
So i reinstalled it. But yeah..

I read that you'll be releasing a fix for the "x users viewing" issue.

Is there any way that you can provide us with some quick advise to fix this urgently?

this is how it looks running on mine here: Forums

Thanks bob!

try this... just replace your current tabforumhome.php file with this new one. If it works for you, then I will update the zip and send out an announcement so that others can use the fix...

[wired420]

The AJAX version of this is absolutely awesome. Had a problem with my forum for multiple games on multiple platforms being WAY too long to scroll down. This solved every bit of my problems with a little modification to the CSS. Looking to put tabs inside of tabs but I'll do that mod myself. If you'd like the finished project to add to yours when I'm done I'd be more than glad to donate it.

[6piston]

Originally Posted by bobster65

try this... just replace your current tabforumhome.php file with this new one. If it works for you, then I will update the zip and send out an announcement so that others can use the fix...

yes, on my 3.8.2, it WORKED!

Guys, anyone with the "x users viewing" please try this file.

thanks bob. you're the best!

[elenh]

by me works too!

Thanks a llot!!

[bobster65]

Originally Posted by 6piston

yes, on my 3.8.2, it WORKED!

Guys, anyone with the "x users viewing" please try this file.

thanks bob. you're the best!

Originally Posted by elenh

by me works too!

Thanks a llot!!

Cool Beans... I'll update this today so others can benefit from it as well.. thank you for testing it out for me :up:

[JVCode]

Can't wait for vb4.0 ! are you making any further adjustments to the script with vb4? maybe use some nicer ajax features... I'd LOVE to see something like this... <<< See Case 6 Slide Effect Tabs

That would be the next generation of this script

If there's no plan to update the script (not that it's needed) is it even possible to make the current system work like the demo I posted?

[bobster65]

Originally Posted by JVCode

Can't wait for vb4.0 ! are you making any further adjustments to the script with vb4? maybe use some nicer ajax features... I'd LOVE to see something like this... <<< See Case 6 Slide Effect Tabs

That would be the next generation of this script

If there's no plan to update the script (not that it's needed) is it even possible to make the current system work like the demo I posted?

just upgraded to 4.0 beta 4 and TFH v2 is still working fine.. Im putting together the package for beta testers right now and should be available this weekend....

I did find a "slide" addon for YUI, just haven't messed with it, so it is possible... will look into it after the initial release...