Link to Mod (http://custom.simplemachines.org/mods/index.php?mod=1834)
You can view an example of this MOD working at: Category View MOD DEMO Site (http://acs.graphicsmayhem.com/forum/index.php)
Sites that are using this MOD:
Smokey's Security Forums (http://www.smokey-services.eu/forums/)*If you would like your site listed in here, please let me know of it by posting a topic up in here with your website addy, or you can pm me, and I'd be happy to add it to this list.
(http://acs.graphicsmayhem.com/images/cMODshot.png)
**Update 2.1
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Fixes width of the Last Post column in the vBulletin Layout, indefinitely, that is displayed on the Main index.php page of your forum. In order to do this, BoardIndex.template.php had to get a major face-lift, while still maintaining the actual default appearance of SMF. While the default SMF Theme (BoardIndex.template.php file) has already been edited for best appearance of all 3 layouts, you should edit any of your other themes, that you offer to your members, by editing the BoardIndex.template.php file associated with that theme.
This update also fixes all column widths and layouts on the index page so that different Category Layouts on the main page will not effect the appearance of the layout.
Also, now able to set the character cut off limit within Subs-BoardIndex.php at around line: 242, and will adjust the Last Post column widths accordingly...
$row_board['short_subject'] = shorten_subject($row_board['subject'], 28); Category View, once installed will change this from the default 24 to 28 as you see it in here.
**Update 2.0
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Uses style="table-layout: fixed" in a feable attempt to try to fix the Last Post Column width of the vBulletin Layout. Found out the hard way that this will not work :( However, figured I'd leave it up here for you all in case you have problems with version 2.1. You never know...
**Update 1.8
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Adds 6 more characters to the length of topic titles, in the Last Post column, before they are cut so as to fill the Last Post column from left to right for the SMF and vBulletin Category Layouts. Topics and Posts # counts are no longer in bold for vBulletin and phpBB Category Layouts.
**Update 1.7
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Fixes height of all Boards within each category in all 3 Category Layouts. This update may override some theme styles to be sure the layouts are displayed correctly. Also skrunk the Child board height a little in the vBulletin Layout to make the layout display better.
**Update 1.6
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Fixes a bug that wasn't sorting the Child Boards correctly. And in some instances, child boards were not viewable, now all fixed!
**Update 1.5
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Added the phpBB Layout Style to choose from.
**Update 1.4
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Now changes the index.php page's view for each category according to the layout you have selected for that category.
**Update 1.3
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Fixes links, for the Category linktree, when viewing Unread Posts (action=unread).
Creates a Category page listing all boards in that category. Accessible from index.php?category=[category id]. All links throughout SMF that point to a category will now point to the Category Page instead of the index page (for instance: index.php#c1 is what is happening before you install this MOD, index.php?category=1 is what will happen after installing this MOD). This will load a whole different page, listing all of the boards and child boards in that category.
3 Category Layouts to choose from: vBulletin, phpBB, or SMF. Each Category can have it's own Layout separate from the other Categories. Default Layout is SMF. Only Admins can change this layout directly from the Category Page for that Category. Category Layouts also get displayed on your index.php page.
Includes the Jump To: dropdown box in the bottom right-hand corner as is shown when viewing boards and topics. Displays the Category in here and all boards/child boards.
This mod is fantastic.
Thank you Solomon.
Matt
You're very welcome mattchewone! Was a lot of fun creating it. If there are any more layouts that you want, just let me know, would be a pleasure to add additional layouts :)
God mod, thanks a lot Author.
>:( Any chance of this for SMF1.1.x? Or is there one already like this?
There's one out there called, View Single Category (http://custom.simplemachines.org/mods/index.php?mod=486) by SleePy, but doesn't include the Jump To: box and doesn't offer any layouts besides the default SMF layout. I know this because after I got done creating this MOD, did a search on the name I decided (Category View) and found his MOD...lol.
I'll see what I can do to make Category View compatible with SMF 1.1.x versions.
Thanks for your feedback :)
that looks awesome
Thanks :)
You're very welcome, and thanks for the feedback :)
Quote from: SoLoGHoST on May 12, 2009, 08:57:13 PM
I'll see what I can do to make Category View compatible with SMF 1.1.x versions.
That would be cool. Many thanks.
One more thing though, is it compatible with EZPortal? I use that on my board.
I'm not sure if it is, not familiar with all of the MODS out there and all of the edits they make to SMF. But don't worry as this MOD is in it's very early stages and if there is a problem, I will try my best to fix it. :) But I think converting it to 1.1.x is the first step, and after that we'll work together if there are any problems with EZPortal, k?
Will have a 1.1.x version for you to test out soon...
Quote from: SoLoGHoST on May 12, 2009, 11:47:08 PM
Will have a 1.1.x version for you to test out soon...
Now that's what I call service! :D
Quote from: chinaren on May 13, 2009, 12:01:35 AM
Quote from: SoLoGHoST on May 12, 2009, 11:47:08 PM
Will have a 1.1.x version for you to test out soon...
Now that's what I call service! :D
hehe, don't get too excited. When I say soon, I mean, like a day or 2. Sorry, but there are tons of things going on in my life at the moment. :)
Cool mod, thanks.
New Update 1.3
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Fixes links, for the Category linktree (for the Category Link), when viewing Unread Posts (i.e. -> action=unread), was pointing to #c[category id], fixed so it now points to ?category=[category id]. That should be all of them now!
Can you make a MOD that does the "vB" layout for BoardIndex.template.php?
I have it on my other forum, and know how to make any theme like that for 1.1.x, but haven't used 2.0 long enough to get familiar with the templates.
Yes, I could just update this 1 so that if the layout = VBulletin Style it will change the layout of that category to VBulletin style at the index.php page if that is what you are asking. Am I right in what you want??
Will have to wait until I finish this other MOD that I'm working on at the moment. Should be done this in a few days or less, but guess this will give me time to figure out exactly what you are asking.
Quote from: SoLoGHoST on May 19, 2009, 07:46:52 PM
Yes, I could just update this 1 so that if the layout = VBulletin Style it will change the layout of that category to VBulletin style at the index.php page if that is what you are asking. Am I right in what you want??
Yeah, that would sound fine, thanks :D
Hello, is this what you are looking to do TheDisturbedOne
Link ==> TEST SITE (http://acs.graphicsmayhem.com/forum/index.php)
Will be added to the Category View MOD, either tonight or tomorrow as version 1.4.
Yes it is :D thanks so much!
Ok, just upped and good to go. Make sure you completely uninstall Category View 1.3 and delete it from the list of packages before you install Category View 1.4.
ENJOY :)
Did you do anything more on the 1.1.x version? :(
Quote from: chinaren on May 28, 2009, 03:53:09 AM
Did you do anything more on the 1.1.x version? :(
Sorry, will have to wait for a bit, shouldn't be that difficult. Will do it soon.
Quote from: SoLoGHoST on May 28, 2009, 04:31:30 AM
Quote from: chinaren on May 28, 2009, 03:53:09 AM
Did you do anything more on the 1.1.x version? :(
Sorry, will have to wait for a bit, shouldn't be that difficult. Will do it soon.
:) Thank-you!
Adding phpBB Category layout in next version. Any more layouts you'd like to see let me know.
Quote from: SoLoGHoST on May 27, 2009, 11:49:16 PM
Ok, just upped and good to go. Make sure you completely uninstall Category View 1.3 and delete it from the list of packages before you install Category View 1.4.
ENJOY :)
Thanks, putting it in now!
Hi, there's bug-report about this GREAT PLUGIN!
SMF 2.0 RC1-1 / Category View MOD 1.4
In some categories (their single page) I can't see last sub-board.
Example:
1 category contains 4 board, every boards has 4 sub-boards (4x4=16). In single-category page doesn't show last sub-board (only 15 boards), but on forum page -- is everything alright
thanks!
Quote from: Prosoi on May 30, 2009, 07:49:06 PM
Hi, there's bug-report about this GREAT PLUGIN!
SMF 2.0 RC1-1 / Category View MOD 1.4
In some categories (their single page) I can't see last sub-board.
Example:
1 category contains 4 board, every boards has 4 sub-boards (4x4=16). In single-category page doesn't show last sub-board (only 15 boards), but on forum page -- is everything alright
thanks!
Sorry, I'm not seeing what you are talking about. Can you go here ==> Recreation of your scenario (http://acs.graphicsmayhem.com/forum/index.php?category=2) and see that all sub-boards get shown in both views (on index.php and in the single category view).
I've done it using both layouts and they act exactly the same showing all sub boards.
Quote from: Prosoi on May 30, 2009, 07:49:06 PM
Hi, there's bug-report about this GREAT PLUGIN!
SMF 2.0 RC1-1 / Category View MOD 1.4
In some categories (their single page) I can't see last sub-board.
Example:
1 category contains 4 board, every boards has 4 sub-boards (4x4=16). In single-category page doesn't show last sub-board (only 15 boards), but on forum page -- is everything alright
thanks!
Hello again, and all apologee's for taking this long to get back with you on a fix for your problem. I have been busy working on another mod that will hopefully be approved soon. I had more time to dig into the problem you are having and think I have found the solution, but will need you to test this and confirm it. Very simple edit...
Open up ./Themes/default/Category.template.php
FIND:
if ($board['id'])REMOVE THIS LINE OF CODE everywhere it is found. Save it and overwrite in the same directory.
Please let me know if this fixes your problem.
Still performing a few tests on this MOD before the release of version 1.5.
Thank You!
Ok, new update 1.5 adds the phpBB Layout and should also fix any previous problems with this MOD as noted by Prosoi.
Thanks and ENJOY!
SMF 2.0 RC1-1
Bugs:
- After clicking a category, wrong sort order forums in that category
- Subforums not in demanded layout
Do you have a url that I can take a look at??
Also, did you uninstall prior version and delete from the list of packages before installing version 1.5?? Do you have any other MODS installed?? If so, what are they??
Ok, I see the wrong sort order.
Can you be more specific on subforums not being in the demanded layout??
Quote from: Smog on June 09, 2009, 04:25:50 PM
SMF 2.0 RC1-1
Bugs:
- After clicking a category, wrong sort order forums in that category
- Subforums not in demanded layout
All Fixed as of Version 1.6 that has just replaced Version 1.5. Thanks for your feedback, please let me know how this works for you now. This should also fix Prosoi problem hopefully.
Quote from: SoLoGHoST on June 09, 2009, 09:57:33 PM
Quote from: Smog on June 09, 2009, 04:25:50 PM
SMF 2.0 RC1-1
Bugs:
- After clicking a category, wrong sort order forums in that category
- Subforums not in demanded layout
All Fixed as of Version 1.6 that has just replaced Version 1.5. Thanks for your feedback, please let me know how this works for you now. This should also fix Prosoi problem hopefully.
v1.6 installed and still bugs:
In a board with child boards, e.g. this board: http://www.smokey-services.eu/forums/index.php/board,167.0.html
Look at posts/views, remain SMF style despite the fact I have choosen for vBulletin.
Child boards in it like this one http://www.smokey-services.eu/forums/index.php/board,168.0.html seem to be OK.
Remark: in vBulletin style, the dimensions of the boards on the index are looking weird, especially when it concern a board on the index with a 1-line board name like e.g. here: http://www.smokey-services.eu/forums/index.php/board,82.0.html
Again vBulletin style, empty space above and below board title is to much.
Hello, this is a Category View, and only makes the changes to the Categories, not when viewing Boards and/or topics. I didn't code it this way... sorry. Perhaps in a future version I will decide to code it in this manner. But for now, it only affects the viewing of Categories. So this is not a bug.
As far as the blank space above and below the Board names when viewing a Category in vBulletin style, I can remove this easy, should have it re-upped in a few. Will post up a reply in here when it's ready.
Thanks for your feedback on this.
Quote from: SoLoGHoST on June 10, 2009, 05:26:29 PM
Hello, this is a Category View, and only makes the changes to the Categories, not when viewing Boards and/or topics. I didn't code it this way... sorry. Perhaps in a future version I will decide to code it in this manner. But for now, it only affects the viewing of Categories. So this is not a bug.
OK, understood. Will be appreciated when you will code it in that manner sooner or later.
QuoteAs far as the blank space above and below the Board names when viewing a Category, I can remove this easy, should have it re-upped in a few.
Ar, because with exception of the blank spaces (and also what I mentioned before however that is not a bug according to you) it is a great mod, txs! I will appreciate it when you fix the blank spaces issue asap.
QuoteThanks for your feedback on this.
You're welcome, pleasure is to me.
Ok, I have decided not to touch this as applying style attributes to tags would effect people's themes. And I'm not going to edit anyone's themes, this is a MOD, not a theme. So if you want to fix your spacing issues, you can edit the following style tags in forum.css located in ./Themes/default/css/forum.css:
table.boardsframe td.info p.moderators
table.boardsframe td.info h4
table.boardsframe td.info
table.boardsframe td.icon
Sorry, I don't do themes, only do MODS. Good Luck,
Solomon
Quote from: SoLoGHoST on June 10, 2009, 08:38:38 PM
Ok, I have decided not to touch this as applying style attributes to tags would effect people's themes. And I'm not going to edit anyone's themes, this is a MOD, not a theme. So if you want to fix your spacing issues, you can edit the following style tags in forum.css located in ./Themes/default/css/forum.css:
table.boardsframe td.info p.moderators
table.boardsframe td.info h4
table.boardsframe td.info
table.boardsframe td.icon
Sorry, I don't do themes, only do MODS. Good Luck,
Solomon
The idea of your mod is OK, however it will screw up the layout of the index in a non acceptable way. After integration of your mod, height of the index was 2 times the original SMF layout/height, this for reason of the mentioned abnormal huge spaces, with as undesirable result a really ugly index. And also an endloss scrolling from top till bottom of the index.
It is a pity that you refuse to correct these issues, I have uninstalled your mod because it isn't usable.
Good luck with further development, this mod have a future. But only ATM that certain negative effects are solved.
Ok, you talked me into it, will give it another go, but like I said, applying style attributes to tags will override people's themes. I'll see what I can do to it without applying style attributes so that it should work well with other people's themes also.
Are you saying that the Default SMF Category Layout is bigger than that of the default SMF index Categories??? Not talking about vBulletin and phpBB, just the default SMF Category Layout.
FYI: Not using the Category View MOD on your site is entirely up to you, it doesn't make any difference to me whether you use it or not.
Ok, did some edits to it and skrunk the height of all boards listed in each category dramatically. Hopefully I didn't skrink it too much. But I'm satisfied with it now. Version 1.7 now available. ENJOY!
Left version 1.6 up, just in case there are some conflicts with 1.7 and your theme, most likely not, but you never know.
Quote from: SoLoGHoST on June 11, 2009, 05:19:45 AM
Ok, did some edits to it and skrunk the height of all boards listed in each category dramatically. Hopefully I didn't skrink it too much. But I'm satisfied with it now. Version 1.7 now available. ENJOY!
Left version 1.6 up, just in case there are some conflicts with 1.7 and your theme, most likely not, but you never know.
Well, I am back to bother you again, but this time I have positive news to you. :)
v1.7 of your mod is a great improvement, you solved the issues mentioned by me.
I have now all boards on my forum provided with the vBulletin view, please take a look here: http://www.smokey-services.eu/forums/index.php
Up to you to decide the height of the boards in the categories are now OK or not. ;)
Maybe you can tell me how to raise the amount of characters of topic subject in the column "Last Post" on the index?
FWIW: txs for providing us with your great mod. However, don't take it personal when people report bugs and glitches. We are doing such only to help you with mod improvement. To show you I grant everyone the credits he/she deserve, please take a look at what I mentioned at the bottom of the index. ;D
Ok, yes, agreed. Looks Better. Also, didn't realise this before, but the topic/post numbers are in bold. Was thinking about changing this to normal font, since the SMF default topics and posts numbers are in a font-weight: normal. What do you think of this??
About the topic title being a little longer in vBulletin Style, this get's defined in the Subs-BoardIndex.php and will be fixed in the next version.
Thanks :)
Quote from: SoLoGHoST on June 11, 2009, 01:07:04 PM
The topic/post numbers are in bold. Was thinking about changing this to normal font, since the SMF default topics and posts numbers are in a font-weight: normal. What do you think of this??
IMO a normal font will be the best.
QuoteAbout the topic title being a little longer in vBulletin Style, this get's defined in the Subs-BoardIndex.php and will be fixed in the next version.
Txs. Like you have seen, topic titles can be considerable longer. This will have a positive impact on the theme layout view, and is also useful to the user.
Ok, made the changes as of Version 1.8 now available. Also, took version 1.6 down, if anyone wants this version let me know, but I think, as Smog has noted, the newer version is a huge improvement.
Thanks again, also, thank you very much Smog for the nice little spot at the bottom of your forum page. ;) Would it be okay if I added your site as another example site for people to see how this MOD looks?? If you plan on keeping it installed that is.
Solomon
Turkish Translete:
// Category View BEGIN
$txt['cat_boards'] = 'Forum';
$txt['cat_boards_last_post'] = 'Son Mesaj';
$txt['phpBB_latest_post'] = 'Son mesajı gör';
$txt['no_new_posts'] = ' ';
// Category View END
Turkish Translete
Had to uninstall the mod: 'last post' boxes are various width for the sections, see pics. This occur on my own box and also on the boxes of the visitors of my board. See attachment.
I assume it is related to ./Sources/Subs-BoardIndex.php
Your mod:
Find
'link' => $row_board['poster_name'] != '' ? (!empty($row_board['id_member']) ? '<a href="' . $scripturl . '?action=profile;u=' . $row_board['id_member'] . '">' . $row_board['real_name'] . '</a>' : $row_board['real_name']) : $txt['not_applicable'],
Replace with
'link' => $row_board['poster_name'] != '' ? (!empty($row_board['id_member']) ? '<a href="' . $scripturl . '?action=profile;u=' . $row_board['id_member'] . '" style="white-space:nowrap">' . $row_board['real_name'] . '</a>' : $row_board['real_name']) : $txt['not_applicable'],
My ./Sources/Subs-BoardIndex.php, this is my original (but modified by another mod) Subs-BoardIndex.php:
'link' => $row_board['poster_name'] != '' ? (!empty($row_board['id_member']) ? '<a href="' . $scripturl . '?action=profile;u=' . $row_board['id_member'] . '">' . $row_board['real_name'] . '</a>' : (!empty($modSettings['MemberColorGuests']) ? '<span style="color:'.$modSettings['MemberColorGuests'].';">' : '').$row_board['real_name'].(!empty($modSettings['MemberColorGuests']) ? '</span>' : '')) : $txt['not_applicable'],
Any idea how to modify it?
Ok, I see what you mean, am about to re-up this, but will drop the cutoff point of characters from 30 to 27, can only add in 3 characters more from that of the original. Otherwise will stretch it like so and not maintain the same width for all columns in all Categories. And have thought about making this a fixed width, but would create more problems if going this way with it. So cutting the text from 30 to 27 character limit is the best way to proceed with this.
As for your problem, change your code to this:
'link' => $row_board['poster_name'] != '' ? (!empty($row_board['id_member']) ? '<a href="' . $scripturl . '?action=profile;u=' . $row_board['id_member'] . '" style="white-space:nowrap">' . $row_board['real_name'] . '</a>' : (!empty($modSettings['MemberColorGuests']) ? '<span style="color:'.$modSettings['MemberColorGuests'].';">' : '').$row_board['real_name'].(!empty($modSettings['MemberColorGuests']) ? '</span>' : '')) : $txt['not_applicable'],
Only thing is different is: style="white-space:nowrap" gets added to the link.
Will give a holla when done update, will keep it at 1.8 though, since this is just a simple edit.
Ok, All Done updating if you still want it. This fixes that width issue for the Last Post Column in vBulletin Layout by shrinking the topic title cutoff point from 30 (in previous update) to 27 characters. The original SMF cutoff point was 24 characters long.
Well, I hope you are satisfied with this.
Quote from: Mythcomeback | Burak on June 12, 2009, 03:43:56 AM
Turkish Translete:
// Category View BEGIN
$txt['cat_boards'] = 'Forum';
$txt['cat_boards_last_post'] = 'Son Mesaj';
$txt['phpBB_latest_post'] = 'Son mesajı gör';
$txt['no_new_posts'] = ' ';
// Category View END
Turkish Translete
Bytheway, thanks for the translation. Not sure how they work since I only deal in English. But very much appreciated. :)
Txs for replying, will give the mod another shot becuase I really like it. Will report back here.
BTW, regarding Subs-BoardIndep.php, I was already 99,9% convinced to perform the modification in that way as described by you but preferred to wait on your opinion.
Quote from: SoLoGHoST on June 12, 2009, 01:40:52 AM
Ok, made the changes as of Version 1.8 now available. Also, took version 1.6 down, if anyone wants this version let me know, but I think, as Smog has noted, the newer version is a huge improvement.
Ok, All Done updating if you still want it. This fixes that width issue for the Last Post Column in vBulletin Layout by shrinking the topic title cutoff point from 30 (in previous update) to 27 characters. The original SMF cutoff point was 24 characters long.
Well, all tests passed. Changed cuttoff point from 27 to
23, that was the only way to avoid mentioned problem on a 15" screen. Many notebook users have such screen so 23 characters is the only solution (unless you know another solution)
QuoteWell, I hope you are satisfied with this.
Sure I am, great and useful mod. :)
QuoteThanks again, also, thank you very much Smog for the nice little spot at the bottom of your forum page. ;) Would it be okay if I added your site as another example site for people to see how this MOD looks?? If you plan on keeping it installed that is.
Txs for your patience. I will keep the entire board in vBulletin style. Feel free to add my site as example: http://www.smokey-services.eu/forums/
BTW, little spot at the bottom of my forum page remain. ;)
Ok, great, I will keep at it though, as I have another idea that could work also.
Hello, there is also this alternative if you don't mind the Topic title dropping to another line if it's too long, you can see what I mean at the test site, as I just edited it that way...
TESTING GROUNDS (http://acs.graphicsmayhem.com/forum/index.php)
This will keep the width exactly the same no matter what for sure, but the topic title will drop down to another line, increasing the row height, if it is too long to fit in there...
Well, let me know which you prefer, this is using a 28 character cutoff limit. Thanks.
P.S. -> The biggest problem that I face while doing this is that Uppercase and Lowercase character widths are different, so with the character limit set, it won't create a permanent width from the topic/post title, and this is why it is difficult to fill the entire width of the column with the topic/post title. Padding the sides causes the width differences that you saw in the previous update.
So we are now left with these 2 options...hmmm :( So I ask you, which do you prefer?
1. 1 line topic/post title, with it shortened the way it is now, no guaranteed width of the Last Post column matching the same width of all of the other columns in all of the other Categories of the same layout (vBulletin).
OR
2. A longer topic/post title, with it stretching further from left to right, with a guaranteed fixed width in all categories for the Last Post column, however, could increase the height of the board, since if the topic/post title is too long, will drop down to another line.
Quote from: SoLoGHoST on June 12, 2009, 05:09:08 PM
So we are now left with these 2 options...hmmm :( So I ask you, which do you prefer?
1. 1 line topic/post title, with it shortened the way it is now, no guaranteed width of the Last Post column matching the same width of all of the other columns in all of the other Categories of the same layout (vBulletin).
OR
2. A longer topic/post title, with it stretching further from left to right, with a guaranteed fixed width in all categories for the Last Post column, however, could increase the height of the board, since if the topic/post title is too long, will drop down to another line.
I understand the problem, it is either one way or another way like you say.
Each way have it's pros and cons.
Let's start with option 2. Advantage: is from technical/practical POV the best solution. No matter what screen size will be used, the "Last post" column will remain the same for all boards, no matter how long the topic/post title will be. So no "screen disturbtion" anymore, no matter what screen (size) will be used
Disadvantage: on smaller screens a long topic/post title will be devided into 2 lines. Deliver a messy view, not only for the title itself but have also impact on the entire view of a site.
Option 1. Advantage: from optical view the better solution. A nifty tidied site.
Disadvantage: short topic titles. But keep in mind that with option 1 a long topic title devided in 2 lines will not be a pleasant read too. Another disadvantage: on screens smaller then 15" the problem of columns with diverse width will occur.
Well, after considering both options I tend to go for
option 2.
ATM not many users have a screen smaller then 15" anymore, today's notebooks are sold with a minumum size of 15.2".
If you choose to go for option 1, keep in mind that character cuttoff point should be 23.
Edit: of course I mean to tend for option 1.....
Ok, thanks for your feedback on this. I am still deriving solutions to get this to work, may mean having to redefine the entire table for this to work. So I am still having a go on this. I'm not giving up on this just yet.
Thanks...
Ok, Smog got it working. And now it's at 28 characters before it gets cut off. Now it works EXACTLY the same as the actual vBulletin forums. Gotta clean up the other looks a bit before I can release it, but this is what you are looking for. Now I have a huge headache!! Well, off to sleep, g'night.
Quote from: SoLoGHoST on June 13, 2009, 05:50:57 AM
Ok, Smog got it working. And now it's at 28 characters before it gets cut off. Now it works EXACTLY the same as the actual vBulletin forums. Gotta clean up the other looks a bit before I can release it, but this is what you are looking for. Now I have a huge headache!! Well, off to sleep, g'night.
Please see my PM. :(
Addition to my PM: till yet all reports are talking about a XP box. So with Vista the mod seem to work as advertised.
Ok, thanks. New update 2.0 now available.
FYI: If you select to have different layouts and 1 of those layouts are vBulletin, the 1st column's width of the vBulletin layout will not match those of the SMF or the phpBB layouts on the index page. Perhaps it would be best for them all to be the same width, though trying to match the widths of vBulletin's actual forums. I think the vBulletin Layout is finally complete unless there is something else...?
Thanks SoLoGHoST for all the time and energy you have invested in this mod to make it perfect. This v2 work without any glitch, all tests passed positive. I have transferred my entire site to vBulletin look. Great mod, nifty and useful. :)
Sure thing, glad you like it. If you think the Last Post column is too wide, you can always drop it down some... in BoardsIndex.template.php search for "19.5em" and in Subs-BoardsIndex.php search for "28" and change these areas accordingly. The lower you go, with these numbers, the shorter the width of the Last Post column. Well, is there if you need it.
Still going to play with it more, in hopes of getting the 1st column in all Category Layouts the exact same width.
Just got back from looking at your forum, and looks nice. Good to see it working in a populated SMF Forum environment.
Oh, and if you want the changes to take effect in the Category Page also, just change the 19.5em in there within the vBulletinLayout() function to the same as you have within the BoardsIndex.template.php, so that way it will stay the same width on both pages/areas.
Quote from: SoLoGHoST on June 14, 2009, 07:04:09 AM
Sure thing, glad you like it. If you think the Last Post column is too wide, you can always drop it down some... in BoardsIndex.template.php search for "19.5em" and in Subs-BoardsIndex.php search for "28" and change these areas accordingly. The lower you go, with these numbers, the shorter the width of the Last Post column. Well, is there if you need it.
Altered to 22.5em and 27, to make the mod Firefox compliant.
It wasn't Firefox compliant?? I tested it in Firefox also, looked fine to me. What was wrong with Firefox?
In my FF it look OK, however today 3 folks reported a problem with FF, see attached image. Have solved it provisional with values mentioned before.
Ok, I know what the problem is, problem I used em instead of px. While I didn't see this as a problem, I should've used widths in pixels instead of em units. Next version will fix this for sure.
Again, thanks and all apologee's for the prolonged problems here. Next version will fix all problems guaranteed, even the width of the 1st column in all category layouts. Sorry everyone for all of the problems with this MOD, just not able to test in all environments, so it's good that you guys report these issues.
The main issue that I face that vBulletin doesn't face is the problem with the widths of each column. The reason why vBulletin doesn't have this problem with their layout is because they have all of their Category tables nested inside of another table that controls all of the widths. If I have to do this, I will, but as a last resort, since SMF board index isn't setup like this at all and would require a complete overhaul of the board index and would rather not go that route, but like I said, if I have to, I will...
EDIT: Have decided that the only way to do this so it it completely perfect is to nest it inside of a table, that means will have to nest the entire board index inside of a table. Well, this will fix the problem completely, since if you have a topic that has 28 (or in your case 27) W's. That is: WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW, this topic will go into the other columns same way as in the pic. So will let you know again when it is completely finished. Again, all apologee's for the so-called fixes, should've went this route from the beginning instead of trying to work around it. Though the board index will be so different now, might be better, instead of making edits to it, to just include the entire file with this MOD, but we'll see.
Thanks again :)
Like you say, you depend on reports of the user. Development take it's time. ;)
Just want to keep you informed of the next version of this MOD...
NEXT VERSION:
GOOD NEWS
Will completely fix the vBulletin Last Post column and resize this accordingly to the same width for all categories. Last Post title link will remain on 1 line as it does on vBulletin. You will be able to change the character cut off limit to any size in Subs-BoardIndex.php line:
$row_board['short_subject'] = shorten_subject($row_board['subject'], 24); and just change 24 to whatever size you want the character cut off limit to be at and it will resize the Last Post columns in the vBulletin Layout, according to the topic titles in there, so all are perfectly the same width. Works and looks great on any screen resolution, size, browser, etc. etc. etc.
BAD NEWS
This does not support the other themes that come with SMF. Each and every theme BoardIndex.template.php file, that is not the default SMF Theme, will need to be recoded individually so that it matches that of the Default BoardIndex.template.php file before this will work for all of your other Themes. Also, no guarantee that it would be even possible to code it the same way. However, if you are clever enough, you should have no problems.
While the BAD NEWS is basically a given, since you'll need to recode your BoardIndex.template.php for all themes no matter what, just thought it should be noted in here.
Comments, suggestions, etc. are always welcomed :)
Quote from: SoLoGHoST on June 18, 2009, 02:58:09 PM
Just want to keep you informed of the next version of this MOD...
NEXT VERSION:
GOOD NEWS
Will completely fix the vBulletin Last Post column and resize this accordingly to the same width for all categories. Last Post title link will remain on 1 line as it does on vBulletin. You will be able to change the character cut off limit to any size in Subs-BoardIndex.php line:
$row_board['short_subject'] = shorten_subject($row_board['subject'], 24); and just change 24 to whatever size you want the character cut off limit to be at and it will resize the Last Post columns in the vBulletin Layout, according to the topic titles in there, so all are perfectly the same width. Works and looks great on any screen resolution, size, browser, etc. etc. etc.
Sound great, especially because I prefer the vBulletin theme. The change of the character cut off limit sound great too, because the cut off limit I use now is just a temporay fix to coop with the Firefox issue.
QuoteBAD NEWS
This does not support the other themes that come with SMF. Each and every theme BoardIndex.template.php file, that is not the default SMF Theme, will need to be recoded individually so that it matches that of the Default BoardIndex.template.php file before this will work for all of your other Themes. Also, no guarantee that it would be even possible to code it the same way. However, if you are clever enough, you should have no problems.
While the BAD NEWS is basically a given, since you'll need to recode your BoardIndex.template.php for all themes no matter what, just thought it should be noted in here.
Well, to me no bad news. Default SMF theme is perfectly serving my purposes. So I will NOT complain. ;)
QuoteComments, suggestions, etc. are always welcomed :)
Will do ATM your new version is available/installed.
Ok, New Version now available. Decided to keep increment it by .1, though don't be fooled, this is a major change from 2.0.
Anyways, please let me know how this works for you. This should all work perfect, so we shall see.
Also, if you think the vBulletin column width is not wide enough, you can just increase the max character cut off limit in Subs-BoardIndex.php and it will stretch it out further to the left.
Solomon
Quote from: SoLoGHoST on June 19, 2009, 02:55:14 AM
Ok, New Version now available. Decided to keep increment it by .1, though don't be fooled, this is a major change from 2.0.
Anyways, please let me know how this works for you. This should all work perfect, so we shall see.
Also, if you think the vBulletin column width is not wide enough, you can just increase the max character cut off limit in Subs-BoardIndex.php and it will stretch it out further to the left.
Thanks Solomon for this new 2.1 version. Have installed it on my board with standard settings, vBulletin theme, will wait on test reports of the user.
Smog
Sure thing, just checked it out on your forum and looks great to me. Let me know how the tests go on your end, k?
Thanks :)
Quote from: SoLoGHoST on June 19, 2009, 11:34:19 AM
Sure thing, just checked it out on your forum and looks great to me. Let me know how the tests go on your end, k?
Till yet no complaints. ;)
$row_board['short_subject'] = shorten_subject($row_board['subject'], 28);Tested with 28, 30 and 32, no negative effects observed . ATM setting is 30. :)
Ok, great news. ENJOY and Thanks again for your feedback on this :)
Any chance for this to be compatible with 1.1.0 SMF?
Yep, possibility exists and will be implemented with all my MODs. Will aim for 1.1.9, don't know about 1.1.0, but you can let me know if it works in 1.1.0. This one should be the easiest 1 to implement. So, for the sake of a break, will do this 1 first...lol.
Quote from: SoLoGHoST on July 16, 2009, 11:28:02 AM
Yep, possibility exists and will be implemented with all my MODs. Will aim for 1.1.9, don't know about 1.1.0, but you can let me know if it works in 1.1.0. This one should be the easiest 1 to implement. So, for the sake of a break, will do this 1 first...lol.
hey did you ever convert it?
this mod looks god but i use 1.1
Sorry, no conversion as of yet. Have considered the possibility of a compatible 1.1.x release of Category View, but this is not a priority of mine ---> READ THIS POST for MORE INFO! (http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=331969.msg2221434#msg2221434)
i found a theme that had the category view i wanted and just edited to the theme im using now
so nvm now
but hey there are plenty of free hosts in which you could use to work on converting your mods to 1.1.x if you want me to set one up for you let me know
I already have a server in which I can install SMF 1.1.x on. Though like I said, too many test sites, and not interested in doing this unless there is motivation for me to want to do this, for example $$$. However, in that topic, further down in a different message, I simply stated that I would do a PM Attachments MOD compatible with SMF 1.1.x if someone were to set up a server, etc. for me as I was in a good mood. So this offer still stands.
In Conclusion:
If you are interested in a Category View MOD compatible with SMF 1.1.x and are willing to pay for it working perfect on the SMF Default Theme, please reply to this message. Otherwise, don't bother as I am not looking forward to making any of my MODs compatible with SMF 1.1.x anyways. 10 Replies of people willing to pay 20 US Dollars for Category View SMF 1.1.x compatible version and I'll do it.
Note: If you want me to convert over any of your Custom Themes (i.e. the BoardIndex.template.php file) so that it works perfectly with the Category View MOD, I will do this also, but not for FREE! You can PM me if interested.
Attempted to install and got a very high number of failed tests. See below:
Installing this package will perform the following actions:
Type Action Description
1. Execute Modification ./index.php Test successful
2. Execute Modification ./Sources/Load.php Test successful
3. Execute Modification ./Sources/Subs-BoardIndex.php Test failed
1. Replace ./Sources/Subs-BoardIndex.php Test successful
2. Replace ./Sources/Subs-BoardIndex.php Test successful
3. Add After ./Sources/Subs-BoardIndex.php Test successful
4. Add After ./Sources/Subs-BoardIndex.php Test successful
5. Replace ./Sources/Subs-BoardIndex.php Test failed
6. Replace ./Sources/Subs-BoardIndex.php Test successful
7. Replace ./Sources/Subs-BoardIndex.php Test successful
4. Execute Modification ./Sources/Recent.php Test failed
1. Replace ./Sources/Recent.php Test failed
2. Replace ./Sources/Recent.php Test failed
3. Replace ./Sources/Recent.php Test failed
5. Execute Modification ./Themes/default/BoardIndex.template.php Test failed
1. Replace ./Themes/default/BoardIndex.template.php Test failed
6. Execute Modification ./Themes/default/style.css Test successful
7. Execute Modification ./Themes/default/languages/Modifications.english.php Test successful
8. Execute Modification ./Themes/default/scripts/script.js Test successful
9. Extract File ./Sources/Category.php
10. Extract File ./Themes/default/Category.template.php
11. Extract File ./Themes/default/languages/Category.english.php
12. Extract File ./Themes/default/languages/Category.english-utf8.php
13. Extract File ./Themes/default/images/phpBB_childboard_read.gif
14. Extract File ./Themes/default/images/phpBB_childboard_unread.gif
15. Extract File ./Themes/default/images/border_bottom.gif
16. Extract File ./Themes/default/images/border_left.gif
17. Extract File ./Themes/default/images/border_right.gif
18. Execute Code categoryinstall.php
What version of SMF do you have installed, and what other mods are you using??
Please note, Category View is not compatible with SMF 1.1.x versions.
I go to add this to 2.0 RC1.2 but it says
The package you are trying to download or install is either corrupt or not compatible with this version of SMF.
Well, I have tested this already and works. Only thing I can recommend is that you can open up package-info.xml and change the following:
FIND (should be found 3 times):for="2.0 - 2.0.99"
CHANGE TO:for="2.0 RC1.2"
Save it and rezip it up and than you should be able to install it.
Cheers :)
For anyone who would like to support this mod and convert it over to SMF 2.0 RC2 please PM me (http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=198712). I am no longer supporting this mod. Hopefully someone would be willing to take it and support it.
Cheers :)
Can this mod be manually install in SMF2 rc2? Thanks.
This mod would need to be completely overhauled to support SMF 2.0 RC2, which is why I don't plan on supporting this mod anymore and have found a new author for this mod. Labradoodle-360 will be taking over this mod as soon as the SMF Customization Team transfers it to him. He plans on updating this mod to support SMF 2.0 RC2 as far as I know.
Cheers and Good Luck neverhurry.
Expect an update for SMF 2.0 RC2 very shortly.
I don't have access to a cPanel right now, which is how I write my mods so my mod developing is a little behind.
Quote from: neverhurry on January 10, 2010, 05:08:27 AM
Can this mod be manually install in SMF2 rc2? Thanks.
Quote from: Labradoodle-360 on January 12, 2010, 10:47:36 AM
Expect an update for SMF 2.0 RC2 very shortly.
I don't have access to a cPanel right now, which is how I write my mods so my mod developing is a little behind.
Quote from: neverhurry on January 10, 2010, 05:08:27 AM
Can this mod be manually install in SMF2 rc2? Thanks.
Great! I will wait for it! Thank you that you took this development.
Great,I also whaiting for RC.2
Quote from: Labradoodle-360 on January 12, 2010, 10:47:36 AM
Expect an update for SMF 2.0 RC2 very shortly.
Why not set up a local installation? Much faster to do it on your own PC, IMO.
Quote from: Arantor on January 13, 2010, 08:02:23 AM
Quote from: Labradoodle-360 on January 12, 2010, 10:47:36 AM
Expect an update for SMF 2.0 RC2 very shortly.
Why not set up a local installation? Much faster to do it on your own PC, IMO.
Sounds like a good idea!
Quote from: Arantor on January 13, 2010, 08:02:23 AM
Why not set up a local installation? Much faster to do it on your own PC, IMO.
127.0.0.1 is the best!
I do all my dev on 127.0.0.1 before remotely testing on my VPS as necessary...
I definitely do testing and that kind of stuff locally, however it's easier to manage the files on a cPanel rather than windows, if you ask me.
However, now I have access to a cPanel.
Quote from: Labradoodle-360 on January 15, 2010, 05:57:41 PM
I definitely do testing and that kind of stuff locally, however it's easier to manage the files on a cPanel rather than windows, if you ask me.
However, now I have access to a cPanel.
Really? The mod I'm working on right now would be an utter nightmare to manage on a cPanel; if I want to change the source files, it's just a copy/paste away to get them from my working directory (which is also a local SVN repo checkout) into the master directory without having to do a reinstall.
Personally, what I find works best for me, is entering in the basic information into a XML template I made, uploading it to the cPanel, copying a readme.txt and package-info.xml to the new mods folder, and then doing the fine tune modifications.xml edits using the cPanel's edit feature and then I edit readme.txt to fit the new mods Summary, Release Date, Name, Edits, all that stuff as well as package-info.xml updates.
After that is done, I package it up into a tar.gz and do one final test through Package Manager. (As most of the time I play all of the edits out to make sure they work how they should even before I write the XML)
Topic: My Method of Creating Mods :P
I'll say one last thing then it should either be split or dropped.
Why not use an editor designed for editing code, rather than one that may potentially damage your file? Besides decent editors can actually show you problems in the XML...
Sorry, I know this is no longer my mod, but can you please edit the Category View Mod page Labradoodle-360 so that this is no longer in there...
QuotePlease Note: I am giving this mod away if someone would like it and hopefully continue it's development into SMF 2.0 RC2 that would be great, please PM me if you are interested! Thank You.
Ofcourse, you are free to change anything else...
Cheers :)
Hey SoLo, yes...
I plan on working more on the next version tonight.
Actually? I already have vBulletin Style done for RC2, it's just I have to work on the rest of the mod for RC2.
But yeah, I'll go remove that now.
Quote from: SoLoGHoST on January 15, 2010, 07:03:05 PM
Sorry, I know this is no longer my mod, but can you please edit the Category View Mod page Labradoodle-360 so that this is no longer in there...
QuotePlease Note: I am giving this mod away if someone would like it and hopefully continue it's development into SMF 2.0 RC2 that would be great, please PM me if you are interested! Thank You.
Ofcourse, you are free to change anything else...
Cheers :)
Thanks :)
Quote from: Labradoodle-360 on January 15, 2010, 07:04:58 PM
Hey SoLo, yes...
I plan on working more on the next version tonight.
Actually? I already have vBulletin Style done for RC2, it's just I have to work on the rest of the mod for RC2.
But yeah, I'll go remove that now.Quote from: SoLoGHoST on January 15, 2010, 07:03:05 PM
Sorry, I know this is no longer my mod, but can you please edit the Category View Mod page Labradoodle-360 so that this is no longer in there...
QuotePlease Note: I am giving this mod away if someone would like it and hopefully continue it's development into SMF 2.0 RC2 that would be great, please PM me if you are interested! Thank You.
Ofcourse, you are free to change anything else...
Cheers :)
Fantastic, can't wait to try it! :D
How does DreamPortal have anything to do with my mod, Category View? Please keep this thread on topic.
Quote from: neverhurry on January 16, 2010, 04:43:17 PM
Quote from: SoLoGHoST on January 15, 2010, 07:12:39 PM
Thanks :)
Is Dream Portal similar to PortaMX? I like the theme of Dream Portal very much. You made a especially beautiful header.
SoLoGHoST is the lead developer. neverhurry directed his question to the right person, place aside.
You can delete your own
Sorry for such a long delay, even news about future plans.
But I am pleased to announce I am working on updating this for SMF 2.0 RC2, and also SMF 2.0 RC3!
Labradoodle-360
Glad to hear this. Take your time and do it right. Looking forward to seeing it when it's complete.
Solomon
Hey SoLo, nice to see you around!
I will be sending you a beta download to get your opinion, as it looks the same, but will work differently.
Thanks for stopping by,
Labradoodle-360
Quote from: Labradoodle-360 on March 11, 2010, 08:04:23 PM
Hey SoLo, nice to see you around!
I will be sending you a beta download to get your opinion, as it looks the same, but will work differently.
Thanks for stopping by,
Labradoodle-360
Sure thing, would be happy to give you my opinion.
Cheers :)
Did this ever get updated? I'd love to use it!
I have not released the next version publicly yet. I still need to find some time to review my updates to make sure they are complete.
Is there any chance of a 1.1.11 version of this mod ?
No, I do not intend on supporting 1.1x anymore, except for very rare cases.
Sorry,
Labradoodle-360
Quote from: Labradoodle-360 on August 30, 2010, 12:33:36 PM
No, I do not intend on supporting 1.1x anymore, except for very rare cases.
Sorry,
Labradoodle-360
Any more ? SO I take it you use to have 1x versions of this mod ? If so why not leave the latest 1x version up for people like me who'd really like this mod but dont want to tait another year or two for 2.0 to go final so they can use it ?
Supporting 1.1x anymore as period, for any of my mods. And I do not intend on making 1.1x mods, except for rare cases that may arise.
Quote from: Labradoodle-360 on August 30, 2010, 02:10:04 PM
Supporting 1.1x anymore as period, for any of my mods. And I do not intend on making 1.1x mods, except for rare cases that may arise.
Youve said this twice now just what do you consider a rare case ?
Also, if anyone has a 1.1.11 version of this mod installed I would appreciate a copyof the zip, Thx.
A rare case as in if I decide to build something for 1.1x exclusively, or a paid project.
MoreBloodWine, there is
no copy for 1.1x of this mod, I'm sorry.
Quote from: MoreBloodWine on August 30, 2010, 05:34:36 PM
Quote from: Labradoodle-360 on August 30, 2010, 02:10:04 PM
Supporting 1.1x anymore as period, for any of my mods. And I do not intend on making 1.1x mods, except for rare cases that may arise.
Youve said this twice now just what do you consider a rare case ?
Also, if anyone has a 1.1.11 version of this mod installed I would appreciate a copyof the zip, Thx.
Good to know, I just assumed there was an old 1.1 copy or something because of what you said about the whole rare case thing. Speaking of paid though, what would you want at the bare minimum to make this mod 1.1.11 compatible or for that matter size it down to just a small mod which enables all boards to look like vBulletin with no special settings or anything since all I'm after is just the look of vBulletin.
I'll shoot you PM when I have time to update this to the future of the mod, which updates it, doing a lot more too.
If I don't have time to get to it soon, I will shoot you a PM about a 1.1 version for this possibly.
Soudns good to me, like I said, I'm just after the vbulletin look so if you had to build a smaller 1.1.11 version thats all I would need is the vBulletin look, so nothing else with any sort of special permissions, assigning the look to just one board etc.
This mod didn't install for me..i have:
-SMF 1.1.13
-Simpleportal
-'Mysticjade' theme
see the image??
What happen if i install it forcefully or manually?
It didn't install because it's not compatible with 1.1.13
could you help me on it.or any reference code(at least similar type)?or could you suggest the mod author to upgrade it?
plz..i m doing a class project competition..
I am the mod author, and it's not going to be updated for 1.1.13. Although I'd be happy to transfer the mod to you, if you are confident you could update it.
plz..
Quote from: Labradoodle-360 on March 12, 2011, 08:18:16 PM
I am the mod author, and it's not going to be updated for 1.1.13. Although I'd be happy to transfer the mod to you, if you are confident you could update it.
Would you consider a RC5 port ?
No, this mod is up for grabs, I do not intend on updating it.
Quote from: Labradoodle-360 on April 05, 2011, 11:51:07 AM
No, this mod is up for grabs, I do not intend on updating it.
Not even if we beg :-p
Anyway, no worries... lets just hope that whoever grabs it, if anyone can get it goin right.
If you define beg, as filling my PayPal account? Sure ;)
Quote from: Labradoodle-360 on April 05, 2011, 09:24:53 PM
If you define beg, as filling my PayPal account? Sure ;)
Honestly, I don't have an issue with that, it just depends on the amount since I'm on somewhat of a tight budget.
Could do with a 2.0 version.
Anyone know of any alternatives to this ?
I'd like to apply the VB look to my boards.
Quote from: MoreBloodWine on October 08, 2011, 10:40:44 PM
Anyone know of any alternatives to this ?
I'd like to apply the VB look to my boards.
http://custom.simplemachines.org/mods/index.php?mod=2535
Wow, this mod died! Just looking back at my very first Mod on SMF to notice it dead! :( :(
I wish it hadn't died. Ever since I switched to SMF I've hated the fact that clicking a category title took me to the index page instead of to the category itself.
Unfortunately, it gives me a bunch of errors if I try to install it on 2.0.4 and I'm not tech-savvy enough to try and figure out why. :(
Anybody get this mod working in 2.0.10?