Forum Display Enhancements - [rellect] Two columns of categories

Two columns of categories

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Description:
This mod splits the categories list into two columns.

Compatibility:
vBulletin 4.0.0 and newer.

Installations:
You don't have to change anything in the templates/files, just upload the plugin and that's all.
AdminCP > Plugins & Products > Manage Products > [Add/Import Product]

Settings:
Settings -> Options -> Two columns of categories

- Enable/Disable the hack
- Set the margin between categories
- Disable the hack in specific styles

Screenshot:



History:

• [06-12-11] v1.0:
  First Release
  [06-12-11] v1.1:
  Fix minor bug: the necessary css now loads only in the index
• [07-12-11] v1.2:
  Fix bug: necessary css now work for who choose save css as files
• [08-12-11] v1.3:
  The hack works now with all 4.1.X versions
• [10-12-11] v1.4:
  New Feature: Disable the hack in specific styles
• [13-02-12] v1.5:
  • Optimization of the code
  • No more one column with 50% width - fixed completely
  • The hack works now with categories which act as forum
  • Gap issue fixed!

Future Features (not included in this version):

• Ability to choose which categories to split instead of all categories.

[setishock]

4.1.2
Best viewed in firefox > http://animeappeal.com/forum.php?styleid=70

I LIKE IT!!!

[setishock]

Now if some one would tackle pulling this trick off on the forumdisplay page. That's the thread list page for those that don't know.
2 or even 3 columns on that would make going though the list a lot quicker. Hint hint...

[usuyusu]

I like it, but it does not work for me.

vBSuite 4.1.8, vBAdvanced 4.1.2 and vBSeo 3.6.0

Any idea?

[rellect]

Originally Posted by usuyusu

I like it, but it does not work for me.

vBSuite 4.1.8, vBAdvanced 4.1.2 and vBSeo 3.6.0

Any idea?

Send me a URL to your forum, I'll check it..

In the next version I'll change the way I split the categories..
currently I use in a css trick to do that, As I see it doesn't work in some cases..
I've tried fix it but it still not work in some cases..
I have to think of a new way to do that.

[OldSchoolDSL]

It works on all my themes

But I wish there was some way to close in the gap (see screen shot)

[rellect]

Originally Posted by OldSchoolDSL

It works on all my themes

But I wish there was some way to close in the gap (see screen shot)

For now I suggest to reorganize the categories, and set side by side categories which have the same amount of forums..
I'm working on better solution but it will take time..

[OldSchoolDSL]

Originally Posted by RellecT

For now I suggest to reorganize the categories, and set side by side categories which have the same amount of forums..
I'm working on better solution but it will take time..

Thank you for your reply, RellecT

I know developers here often are under appreciated for the hard work they put into their modifications and I just wanted to thank you for your willingness to improve on this.

Happy Holidays

[1Turk]

thanks

[keyness]

Good work, but disabling specific forums feature didn't work for me, that's why I disabled the hack for now. What can be the reason?

I use 4.1.7 btw.

[rellect]

Originally Posted by keyness

Good work, but disabling specific forums feature didn't work for me, that's why I disabled the hack for now. What can be the reason?

I use 4.1.7 btw.

The option is for disable in specific styles/skins, not in specific forums.
if it doesn't work for you, send me a URL to your forum, I'll check it.