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[AJAX] Tabbed Forum Home · **Released**: 04-09-2008

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

Hasann · #82 04-14-2008, 03:09 PM

thank you it's working fine with 3.7.x
http://www.vbulletin-turkey.com/forum/

kollam003 · #83 04-14-2008, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobster65

Problem solved :up: .css URL didn't have the correct path to the file

Its really a fantastic mod and i appericate him for his help at times of need .

Thanks

noj75 · #84 04-14-2008, 04:12 PM

Hi again,

Just one thing (without trying to sound like an ingrate as this mod is excellent) but if you were to leave the webpage on your forumhome for a while and then click into one of the tabs on a specific forum you would not be able to see if there are any new posts as the page is not actually refreshed. Even if you were to click into another tab from there, I have tested it and my new posts do not show up unless I refresh the pages.

Does this make sense? If so is there a work around for this?

Sorry to be a moaner!

Regards

Endurer · #85 04-14-2008, 05:45 PM

Thanks, I will be installing it at the board tonight.

bobster65 · #86 04-14-2008, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noj75

Hi again,

Just one thing (without trying to sound like an ingrate as this mod is excellent) but if you were to leave the webpage on your forumhome for a while and then click into one of the tabs on a specific forum you would not be able to see if there are any new posts as the page is not actually refreshed. Even if you were to click into another tab from there, I have tested it and my new posts do not show up unless I refresh the pages.

Does this make sense? If so is there a work around for this?

Sorry to be a moaner!

Regards

the next version will be ajax

carubmun · #87 04-14-2008, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobster65

the next version will be ajax

I hate myself for asking this question....
Next version, we talking bout weeks or months away?

Reason being is that this mod is fantastic work and im sure many would like to install it now.
BUT... it is a bit of work for those less experienced (but still game) users, and knowing that there is a bigger badder better version on its way soon... has some of us thinking that maybe the prudent course of action is to wait.
BUT.... waiting is hard when there is already something this nice that is ready to go.

Bah... i hate myself already, i knew i would.

Just answer by saying that its going to be done when its ready like the people at Valve.

bobster65 · #88 04-14-2008, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carubmun

I hate myself for asking this question....
Next version, we talking bout weeks or months away?

Reason being is that this mod is fantastic work and im sure many would like to install it now.
BUT... it is a bit of work for those less experienced (but still game) users, and knowing that there is a bigger badder better version on its way soon... has some of us thinking that maybe the prudent course of action is to wait.
BUT.... waiting is hard when there is already something this nice that is ready to go.

Bah... i hate myself already, i knew i would.

Just answer by saying that its going to be done when its ready like the people at Valve.

eh, not going to blow smoke up your ass lol.. I've not started on it and I won't start on it until I have free time (Family and Job comes first) ... I do have a 2nd version in the "planning stage" (meaning that I have a white board with notes on it). A lot of decisions have to be made on whether I want to continue using the current .js or convert to the YUI (since that is what vB uses for the Profile Tabs) .. So its not like version 2 will be released in the next couple weeks.... of course, I will update this version if need be, so don't worry bout that..

carubmun · #89 04-14-2008, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobster65

the next version will be ajax

I hate myself for asking this question....
Next version, we talking bout weeks or months away?

Reason being is that this mod is fantastic work and im sure many would like to install it now.
BUT... it is a bit of work for those less experienced (but still game) users, and knowing that there is a bigger badder better version on its way soon... has some of us thinking that maybe the prudent course of action is to wait.
BUT.... waiting is hard when there is already something this nice that is ready to go.

Bah... i hate myself already, i knew i would.

Just answer by saying that its going to be done when its ready like the people at Valve.

noj75 · #90 04-15-2008, 06:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobster65

the next version will be ajax

Thanks for the info Bobster, Looking forward to it. This really is a great mod and probably the most useful I have found since using VB boards. If it wasnt for the refresh issue it would be the perfect mod. (so, I will blow smoke up your ass) Great work mate! Cheers. :up:

viganothing · #91 04-15-2008, 07:29 AM

Hey thanks for the uber mod
i have a question .
How can i remove the categories that were previosly used on tab1 and now i integrated em to tab2
i dont want 2 same categories showing on both tabs
thanks in advance

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