Author: Boardtalk.net
Modification Description: Place the forum Categories into Tabs on the index.php page. This modification takes advantage of the Tabs system already installed in the phpbb User Control Panel (UCP) and as a result the Tabs should match your current theme.
The Category Tabs on the index page will load the contents one by one when clicked, just like the Tabs in the UCP.
To install this modification successfully you should be comfortable with manual coding as it is NOT possible to install with Automod. Additionally you should take into count small computer screens when adding additional Tabs - too many Tabs may distort the look of your forum.
Modification Version: 0.0.2
Requirements: Prior to installing the Tabs, take note of the Category number and its corresponding name as you will need to add these later.
To find the Category number; Click on the desired Category and the URL will have the number at the end e.g; http://webaddress.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=1
UPDATING from version 0.0.1 to version 0.0.2:
If you were using the previous version of [BETA] Forum Categories in Tabs 0.0.1 you should completely uninstall it prior to installing this version.
[BETA]
This modification is in BETA stage and may be completely rewritten at any time.
Screenshots:
Demo URL: Boardtalk
Modification Download: DOWNLOAD
View Install File: install_mod.xml
Special Note: I can't really take credit for this modification as the various solutions came from a selection of posts throughout the community here on phpbb.com
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Older Versions: Older versions are no longer supported
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Modification Name: Forum Categories in Tabs
Modification Version: 0.0.1b
Screenshots:
Demo URL: Boardtalk
Modification Download: Download HERE
View Install File: View install_mod.xml
Know Issues/limitations in version 1.0.1b :
1.) With page refresh, the page returns to default Tab
2.) Forum breadcrumbs; when a user enters any Category list (not a forum list) the Tabs will be visible but will not work.
3.) Will not install with Automod
Note:
This mod was requested by darocker077 in this topic.
The original file comes from dhtmlgoodies.com and I have just tweaked it to work with phpbb.com forum software.
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