Mini Mods - Dynamic Navbarlinks

Idea by Ragtek
I only added support for dhtml menu and side selection.

What does it do:
Over your vBulletin Optionen you can create links for the navbar (single or dhtml) without changing any template (you can not use phrases).

Installation:
1st upload the php - then simply import the product.
After import 3 new links were created (the example from image no.2).

Requirements:
2 template_hooks:

$template_hook[navbar_start] (in vB 3.8 it's called: navbar_buttons_right)
$template_hook[navbar_end] (in vB 3.8 it's called: navbar_buttons_left)

If one of these HOOKs missing, the links could not be shown.

(Tested on vB4 Beta 3)

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[28.11.2009]
Upgrade to version v1.5.
What's new ?
Usergrouppermissions and template_hooks.

You can leave the "old" structure. This will have no effect on the navbar. But ... if you like add to a line or menue:
|2,3,4|navbar_start

This little example means, that the link or menue is only visible for the primary usergroups 2,3 and 4. The Template Hook we're using is "navbar_start".
If you leave the usergroup(s) blank, permission for ALL groups are given.

Some words again:
If you are using a template_hook, the side isn't in use. If you leave the template_hook blank, default hook is "navbar_start" or "navbar_end" depended on the "side". Hook's are in Beta Stage. Normaly, it won't work with CMS.
If you really need it, change the Hook Location from "global_setup_complete" to "global_bootstrap_init_complete". Remember: With this location you can't use phrases.

[Coroner]

Originally Posted by abdobasha2004

thanks
reserved
I think this can be done by just template edits ?

Yes, of course. But in vB 3.8 it isn't easy.

[tafreeh]

Originally Posted by Coroner

Not in this version. I've planing another version especially for the vB4 that you can use the "new navbar menu" in a certain Mod. This means, I've creating menues for the forum, blog, cms or ....
Therefor I can try to implement a usergroupbit for it.

But ... this is future talk.

Thanks man, great work.. I will be waiting for the upgraded version ...

[J226126F1A8D]

Thanks for your hard work. It is greatly appreciated. I will be installing this tomorrow night for sure. Thanks again.

Jason

[AzzidReign]

I installed an older version of this...I believe it was for 3.6. This is a GREAT addon!

[shadowedsoul]

Originally Posted by abdobasha2004

thanks
reserved
I think this can be done by just template edits ?

Yeah it can be done with just template edits...I actually like the way Lynne came up with that uses a plugin since I can easily add some php code to test for usergroups then.

This is a really nice addon though

[Veer]

Originally Posted by Coroner

Not in this version. I've planing another version especially for the vB4 that you can use the "new navbar menu" in a certain Mod. This means, I've creating menues for the forum, blog, cms or ....
Therefor I can try to implement a usergroupbit for it.

But ... this is future talk.

Sounds good, I will wait for that version

[garretbyrne]

I'm sorry but I've installed the plugin but now what? How do I edit them or arrange them.. Sorry not the brightest lately, lol..

Cheers

[Coroner]

See in:
AdminCP - vBulletinOptions - Dynamic Navbar
There you will find an example.

I finished the next version (include usergroup permissions and template hook). It will come in a few days.

[halkum]

When is vbulletin going to do this internally.

THANK YOU!

[The Coon]

Originally Posted by Coroner

I finished the next version (include usergroup permissions and template hook). It will come in a few days.

Great! Thx in advance!