Side column on forumhome only

As Requested here

There are two versions of this mod.

Version One has the side column only down the side of the forum listings.

Version Two has the side column down the side of the forum listings and the whats going on box.

In both instances the instructions are practically the same, apart from the second template edit.

To prevent confusion, I have created two installation files according to which version you require.

To modify the side column, edit the template 'sidecolumn'. The info that is in there is simply a template for you to use. You do not need to use <table> tags in the template as they are included in the forumhome edits.

If you are unsure which version you require, take a look at the attached screenshots and see which one you prefer.

The file names are the version numbers.

Support is limited, and as such will only be provided to those who have clicked install as and when I am able to do so.


Important information regarding support - 20/04/06
Due to time constraints and the amount of things that are being planned for future modifications, priority support will now be provided here. Support provided in this thread will be on an as and when basis.

[peterska2]

For Reference:

Things that can be added to the column easily

Links
Banners
Adsense
Images
General Text
Multiple Blocks

All of the above are done by editing the template and using the appropraite HTML to insert the required item.

Things that can be added to the column with some further modification (should be mentioned already in this thread)

Login Box/User Info
What Going On Box Info (WOL, Forum Stats, Events, Birthdays, etc)

All of the above are done via enhanced modification to the forumhome template.

[Eq4bits]

Originally Posted by peterska2

It's back up and running now. I would have let you know earlier, but when it came back up was as vB.org had just closed.

I installed version 2 on my test forum but having trouble getting the 'WOL, Stats, Upcoming Events, etc' to display. I couldn't find any reference to adding these things to the side column except here on page 5 where you stated that that is addressed in other posts in this thread. Unfortunately I can't find those instructions. Have registered at your forum and requested to join the vb usergroup, still waiting on that to be 'accepted'.
Any assistance would be appreciated
I can pm/email a test forum admin id and pw if that would be easier....

[SDTA]

Just installed it, and it works great; thanks!

[Harley D]

SQL Error when attempting to install?

Database error in vBulletin 3.5.4:

Invalid SQL:

### INSERT QUERY GENERATED BY fetch_query_sql() ###
INSERT INTO srtcalib_plugin
(`active`, `executionorder`, `title`, `hookname`, `phpcode`, `product`)
VALUES
('1', '5', 'Left Side Column 1', 'cache_templates', '$globaltemplates = array_merge($globaltemplates, array(\'forumhome_sidecolumn_left\'));', 'peterska2_sidecol_left');

MySQL Error : Unknown column 'executionorder' in 'field list'
Error Number : 1054
Date : Tuesday, August 8th 2006 @ 11:06:11 AM
Script : http://www.yoursite.com/forum/admincp/plugin.php
Referrer : http://www.yoursite.com/forum/adminc...?do=productadd
IP Address : 000.00.00.0
Username : yoda
Classname : vb_database

[peterska2]

thats because you have got the zip from the 3.6.0 version there and are trying to install it on 3.5.4

please redownload the correct version from this thread and install.

[Harley D]

Duh, I thought I was, but your correct, and it now works.

Thanks for the fast responce.

[peterska2]

No problem. It's an easy mistake to make.

[Harley D]

Well I'm back LOL

I'm trying to use the side column area for a Google Adsence ad, but it doesn't show properly, It shows but its like a horz. banner not the vert. banner that the code is for, now if I put the code in twice, one will work properly?

Heres a link, if you would like to check it out, please select DEFAULT skin, I'm tring to get it to work on that skin before applying it to the others.

SrtCaliber.com

Thanks in advance

[peterska2]

that looks perfect to me

[Harley D]

Nevermind, it must take a min or 5 to adjust itself.
others be warned.

Man Your fast!