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UKBL ~ Quality Drop Down Menu System

You wanted Drop down Menu's that were easy to install and edit, Well now you've got it

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Hi Guys, i've had so many messages about My "Easy Menu Tabs" and when was i going to do Dropdown Tabs, Well i've listened and now i can happily add UKBL ~ Quality Drop Down menu's to our list of modifications.

This is just so easy to edit and install, as long as you feel confident with a few simple edits and uploading a graphics file to your images directory or even your photobucket account, if you don't want to mess about uploading to your server.

UKBL ~ Quality Drop Downs sit quite happily on top of your forums accessable from all pages of the forum



They look like any bog standard Menu Nav bar but when you hover the mouse over it you'll see the dropdowns, I've uploaded a test version to my forum, Take a look for yourselves http://www.ukbusinesslive.co.uk/forum

I've left the Top White Easy Men Bar in place also so you can compare both of them.

When you go over the menu bar the dropdowns should appear like in the picture below



See how the chosen links are highlighted

So now we come to the installation stage.

Download the dropdown.zip file below and open the VBOrg_Menu.txt file in notepad or any other text editor, as we need to edit a few files.

The first one we need to edit is the url of our Graphic File, So to cut a long story short we'll upload our graphic file to our Photobucket account, or any other account or image directory on your server, So firstly find

	/*"""""""" (MAIN) Container Edit Picture URL Here :-) """"""""*/	
	#qm0	
	{	
		padding:5px;
		background-image:url(http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr114/ukbusinesslive/center_tile_blue.gif);
		border-width:1px;
		border-style:solid;
		border-color:#eeeeee;
	}

and this is the line we need to edit, so that it gives us a nice gradiant blue acdcross the menu bar

background-image:url(http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr114/ukbusinesslive/center_tile_blue.gif);

Just replace the url within the brackets ( ) and thats it

Then we go and do the menu edits, You don't want your members click on your forum menu and ending up on my site :erm: So what we need to do now is change the menu links for yours, It take about 15 min's but its not hard to do, so lets do it.....

First find where our menu starts, This will be right at the bottom of the code, The HTML part of this and the first bit we need to change starts from here...

 <li><a class="qmparent" href="javascript:void(0)">MY CONTROL PANEL</a>

		<ul>
		<li><a href="http://www.ukbusinesslive.co.uk/forum/profile.php?do=editavatar" title="Edit Avatar">Edit Avatar</a></li>
		<li><a href="http://www.ukbusinesslive.co.uk/forum/profile.php?do=editsignature" title="Edit Signature">Edit Signature</a></li>
		<li><a href="http://www.ukbusinesslive.co.uk/forum/profile.php?do=editoptions" title="Edit Options">Edit Options</a></li>
		<li><span class="qmdivider qmdividerx" ></span></li>
		<li><a href="http://www.ukbusinesslive.co.uk/forum/subscription.php?do=viewsubscription" title="List Subscriptions">List Subscriptions</a></li>
		</ul></li>

Basically each tab is made up of a block like what you see above, You have the Main Tab Description which looks like this

<li><a class="qmparent" href="javascript:void(0)">MY CONTROL PANEL</a>

and you have all the sub links underneath and they look like this...

<li><a href="http://www.ukbusinesslive.co.uk/forum/profile.php?do=editavatar" title="Edit Avatar">Edit Avatar</a></li>

and its this one which we need to edit, basically if you want to keep the same link, all you need to do is to chasnge my url http://www.ukbusinesslive.co.uk/forum to your forums URL, and thats it, your link should work for your site.

If you want to change the link altogether and put your own, then replace the full URL with one that you want and don't forget to edit the end part "Edit Avatar" as that is the title thats shown on the dropdown.

When you've finished all your editing, we need to upload this whole code to your Header Template of the Style that your Currantly using on your forum, So once you've saved your edited code, Just copy and paste directly to your Header, Go right to the end and click paste, save the template and thats it, The Graphic File which you need to upload to your server or image host is also in the zip file.

So easy and a great improvement to any VBulletin Forum

This is a Freebie for all you members on VB.org with my compliments

If anyone wants any custom menus made, Just PM me I'll help where i can, Just bear in mind a menu like this takes a good couple of hours or so, so a donation is more than welcomed

Oh almost Forgot guys,

If you like it, Please Click on Installed, as this really does motivate me to improving these hacks

UPDATE 09.02.09

Uploaded a New Zip File, Black Menu.Zip This is the same as this original except that its black for darker Websites and Forums, Instructions are the same as above, and comes complete with customised Graphics which will need to be uploaded to your /images/ directory.



UPDATE 23.02.09

For some of you Admins who prefer menu Buttons as opposed to a menu bar, i've made some buttons based on the above menu formate, You can install it by following the same instructions as the main install, Just upload the graphics and edit your menu links and thats it.

Experiment with the css to change colors width of boxes etc, Add more or as little as you want, the important thing is to have fun learning.



As always, post here if you want help i'll help where i can



Enjoy

[PGAmerica]

The link is http://www.christianfunforums.com/forums

Go to the bottom of the page and choose the "Testing" style. I

The menu code I changed is:

<ul id="qm0" class="qmmc">

    <li><a class="qmparent" href="/">Home</a>

    <li><span class="qmdivider qmdividery" ></span></li>
    <li><a class="qmparent" href="/forums/">Forums</a>

    <li><span class="qmdivider qmdividery" ></span></li>
    <li><a class="qmparent" href="/forums/misc.php?do=cfrules">Forum Rules</a>
<if condition="$bbuserinfo['userid']">
    <li><span class="qmdivider qmdividery" ></span></li>
    <li><a class="qmparent" href="javascript:void(0)">Chat</a>

        <ul>
        <li><a href="/forums/misc.php?do=flashchat">Chat</a></li>
        <li><a href="javascript:popUp('/forums/chat/flashchat.php')">Chat in New Window</a></li>
        </ul></li>
</if>
    <li><span class="qmdivider qmdividery" ></span></li>
    <li><a class="qmparent" href="javascript:void(0);">Study Resources</a>

        <ul>
        <li>Search></li>
        <li><a href="/forums/Bible_SuperSearch_vb.php"><img src="/forums/images/gifts/bible.gif" border="0" align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;Super Bible Search</a></li>
        <li>Bibles</li>
        <li><a href="/forums/Bible_KJV_vb.php"><img src="/forums/images/gifts/bible_green.gif" border="0" align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;King James (KJV) Bible</a></li>
        <li><a href="/forums/Bible_WEB_vb.php"><img src="/forums/images/gifts/bible_red.gif" border="0" align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;World English (WEB) Bible</a></li>
        <li><a href="/forums/Bible_WEB-ME_vb.php"><img src="/forums/images/gifts/bible_red.gif" border="0" align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;World English (WEB) Bible: Messianic Edition</a></li>
        <li>Bible Resources</li>
        <li><a href="/forums/Bible_Eastons_vb.php"><img src="/forums/images/gifts/book_dgreen.gif" border="0" align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary</a></li>
        <li><a href="/forums/Bible_MHC_vb.php"><img src="/forums/images/gifts/book_purple.gif" border="0" align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;Matthew Henry's Commentary</a></li>
        </li>
        </ul></li>

<if condition="$bbuserinfo['userid']">
    <li><span class="qmdivider qmdividery" ></span></li>
    <li><a class="qmparent" href="javascript:void(0);">Entertainment</a>

        <ul>
        <li><a href="/forums/arcade.php">Arcade</a></li>
        <li><a href="/forums/petz.php$session[sessionurl_q]">Pets</a></li>
        <li><a href="javascript:openRadioAndTV()">$vbphrase[rs_radiostations]</a></li>
<!--        <li><a href="/forums/quiz.php">Quizzes</a></li>-->
        <li><a href="/forums/vbtubepro.php">Video Tube</a></li>
        </ul></li>
</if>

<if condition="$bbuserinfo['userid']">
    <li><span class="qmdivider qmdividery" ></span></li>
    <li><a class="qmparent" href="/forums/LivingAvatars_vb.php">Edit Living Avatars</a>
</if>

<if condition="$bbuserinfo['userid']">
    <li><span class="qmdivider qmdividery" ></span></li>
    <li><a class="qmparent" href="/forums/credits.php$session[sessionurl]?do=banking">Bank</a>
</if>

<if condition="$bbuserinfo['userid']">
  <if condition="$show['member']">
    <li><span class="qmdivider qmdividery" ></span></li>
    <li><a class="qmparent" href="javascript:void(0);">Shopping Menu</a>
      <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0">
        <ul>
        <li>$vbphrase[vbplaza_name] $vbphrase[vbplaza_main]</li>
<!--        <li><a href="/forums/vbplaza.php?$session[sessionurl]">Store Main</a></li>-->
<!--        <li><a href="/forums/vbplaza.php?$session[sessionurl]do=action&amp;itemid=27">$vbphrase[vbplaza_give_gifts]</a></li>-->
<!--        <li><a href="/forums/vbplaza.php?$session[sessionurl]do=action&amp;itemid=118">$vbphrase[vbplaza_give_ribbons]</a></li>-->
        <li><a href="/forums/vbplaza.php?$session[sessionurl]do=action&amp;itemid=7">$vbphrase[vbplaza_donate]</a</li>
        <li><a href="/forums/vbplaza.php?$session[sessionurl]do=userhistory">$vbphrase[vbplaza_history]</a></li>
        <li><a href="/forums/vbplaza.php?$session[sessionurl]do=mostsold">$vbphrase[vbplaza_most_sold]</a></li>
      <if condition="is_member_of($vbulletin->userinfo, $vboptions['vbplaza_adminusergroups'])">
        <li>$vbphrase[vbplaza_admin_only]</a></li>
        <li><a href="/forums/vbplaza.php?$session[sessionurl]do=action&amp;itemid=12">$vbphrase[vbplaza_admin_donate]</a></li>
      </if>
        </li>
        </ul></li>
  </if>
</if>

<li class="qmclear"> </li></ul>

I pasted all the code, but only changed the above.

[UKBusinessLive]

I've checked everything and it looks great

Not sure what could be wrong? the code is fine



I think that you may be refering to the bottom bar at the end of your default style forum, It seems wider?? Aparently its the same on all VBulletin default themes, the bottom bar is wider and goes right up to the white border,

Take a look at a screenshot i did from the VBulletin.com site, and you'll see what i mean, I know they don't use my menu's on there, well not at the moment

[PGAmerica]

Well, I am not sure what all this means. Is this an issue with your menu and vbulletin 3.8?

[UKBusinessLive]

Originally Posted by PGAmerica

Well, I am not sure what all this means. Is this an issue with your menu and vbulletin 3.8?

NOOOOOOOOO

The bottom bar on the default style goes like that, it goes right to the edge of the white, My menu bar doesn't, It fits in line with the rest of the forum, Thats how its meant to be

In short the menu bar on your default style is exactly how its meant to be

[PGAmerica]

So what do I do about my problem then?

[UKBusinessLive]

Originally Posted by PGAmerica

So what do I do about my problem then?

What problem?? Your site is fine http://www.christianfunforums.com/forums

whats the problem to you???

[PGAmerica]

Originally Posted by UKBusinessLive

Your site is fine

My site is NOT fine.

Originally Posted by UKBusinessLive

What problem??

The problem I mentioned earlier. When I paste your code to the bottom of my header template, the only thing that shows up on the forums page is the header and the footer. Nothing else.

[UKBusinessLive]

Originally Posted by PGAmerica

My site is NOT fine.



The problem I mentioned earlier. When I paste your code to the bottom of my header template, the only thing that shows up on the forums page is the header and the footer. Nothing else.

Hi

Not being funny, but i can see your site fine



Can you confirm this is your site???

Plus can anyone else confirm that this site is working?? http://www.christianfunforums.com/forums/ Go to the bottom of the page and choose the "Testing" style.

Have you tried clearing your PC's cache or pressing Ctrl F5 to try and reload the page from the server??

[PGAmerica]

I will try again. However, the staggered menu you are displaying is not what I am seeing.

[PGAmerica]

Well, I cleared my cache, rebooted and went back to it again. I then pressed "CTRL-F5" and I still get the same result. I also tried it on 2 other computers, same thing.

What you are showing me is an old menu. That is NOT that way it currently looks.