Tabs & Slides (in content items) Plugin

Version
2.3 (last update on Oct 30, 2008)
Rating
Compatibility
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127
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144
License
GPL
Non-Commercial
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Date Added
23 August 2006
So, no need for your visitors to scroll through a large page or navigate between pages to read a "big" article! Plus you can make:
- Nice "specifications" page layout, for product showcase, using the "tabs".
- Nice and easy FAQ pages using the "slides". The user clicks on each "slide" and the answer slides down!
See the plugin in action in our DEMO WEBSITE at:
http://demo.joomlaworks.gr
...and you'll know what we mean!
It is very easy to add "tabs" and/or "slides" in your new content items or convert existing ones to a "tabbed" or "slided" layout! Read carefully the usage instructions already included inside the plugin and spice up your content once and for all!
The plugin is also extremely easy to style to your own needs, using pure CSS. All you need to do is edit the single edit CSS file included with the plugin (read documentation for more).
If you want to show your support please rate and/or comment on the plugin, here, at the official Joomla! Extensions page.
Your feedback is very important!
This plugin is released under the GNU/GPL license.
Have fun!
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***Version 2.3 Changelog (May 27th, 2008)***
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Native Joomla! 1.5 version released.
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***Version 2.3 Changelog (August 30th, 2007)***
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Changes include:
- The plugin works smoothly with our "Tabs & Slides" module. You can have both on your site with no issues at all! The even have common CSS/JS files, so all required code is included only once (thus making your website load faster).
- Optimized javascript code for faster loading on all browsers. Checked on Firefox, IE, Safari (Win) and Opera.
- No conflicting with JoomlaWorks "Frontpage Slideshow" component/module anymore.
- Cleaned up CSS code. No weird bullets will show up beside the tabs anymore in some templates (due to CSS overrides)!
- Fixed partially the issue with CSS/JS files not being loaded due to a com_frontpage/cache bug on Joomla! 1.0.x.
Previous users should just uninstall any old version and install the new one. Their tabs or slides will remain intact! ;)
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***Version 2.2 Changelog (January 14th, 2007)***
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- Major code shape up! We optimized the scripts' size and gathered all CSS code in one file only. This will help the customization a little more.
- Minor code fixes in the javascript code, extended compatibility with other scripts and minimized the possibility of conflict.
- Added "tab persistence", that means, if you reload the page, your content sticks to the tab you were on, before reloading the page. This was something many users asked for.
- Both "tabs" or "slides" appear now faster on pageload (they don't appear when all content -including heavy images- is loaded, as they did before).
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***Version 2.1 Changelog (November 1st, 2006)***
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- Small update on the code of the plugin. Some parts were re-writted. No need for immediate upgrade.
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***Version 2.0 Changelog (October 30th, 2006)***
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- Added the ability to transform content into Slides.
- Overall change in look. Everything is controlled through CSS files for anyone to modify as they wish.
- No restrictions on title length anymore.
- Compatible with Mambo, too, since no Joomla! core files are used for the creation of the tabs.
bysequoia on January 20, 2010
I like how easy the interface works and in the most basic sense this plugin WORKS, and works well. That said, I had some issues:
1. It's not possible to nest tabs (bad I know, but the design called for it)
2. This does NOT degrade well, turn off CSS and/or JS and everything's crazy. This is due to the fact that the markup isn't done like most tab systems (ul link list, divs below with anchors), but with the tab "links" and content interspersed. This isn't a problem with a simple layout, but with my layout, everything breaks with styles off. In any case if it had been done correctly it wouldn't be an issue.
3.The style/js issues plus the fact that there are links with NO targets makes it an accessibility nightmare. Used it on a project only to find out too late that it's not adequate.
Thanks for the plugin, frustrating that it has these flaws however
1. It's not possible to nest tabs (bad I know, but the design called for it)
2. This does NOT degrade well, turn off CSS and/or JS and everything's crazy. This is due to the fact that the markup isn't done like most tab systems (ul link list, divs below with anchors), but with the tab "links" and content interspersed. This isn't a problem with a simple layout, but with my layout, everything breaks with styles off. In any case if it had been done correctly it wouldn't be an issue.
3.The style/js issues plus the fact that there are links with NO targets makes it an accessibility nightmare. Used it on a project only to find out too late that it's not adequate.
Thanks for the plugin, frustrating that it has these flaws however
bydukeofgaming on January 12, 2010
It works and it looks nice but if you have error reporting on you probably won't like this since one has to turn error reporting off for this plugin to cover some sloppy code (use of sometimes undefined indexes & vars).
Error reporting is advised to be off by Joomla installation but some of us find it useful to be on.
So if you have error reporting off don't mind this comment, but to the authors of the plugin, it would be nice if you fixed this.
Error reporting is advised to be off by Joomla installation but some of us find it useful to be on.
So if you have error reporting off don't mind this comment, but to the authors of the plugin, it would be nice if you fixed this.
bymiss564335 on December 31, 2009
It is great!
But I still want to make the first slide to be allways expanded,but I don't know how to make it.
If it can do this,it will be better!
Sorry for my poor English~!~
But I still want to make the first slide to be allways expanded,but I don't know how to make it.
If it can do this,it will be better!
Sorry for my poor English~!~
byDianaRae on December 19, 2009
It took me a bit to figure it out at first, but once I did it was so terrific!
Thanks for the great extension. It is exactly what I needed.
Thanks for the great extension. It is exactly what I needed.
byCommodorePeter on November 4, 2009
While I don't want to diss a free extension this has some notable quirks. If you use it simply it is fine or if you are advanced and don't mind trouble shooting and modifying the code it too is fine but in between you may find yourself a little frustrated. For example you have to have at least one blank char/line before any of the controls. You also need to turn php error reporting off otherwise you get a string of php NOTICE errors. All manageable but not for the faint of heart.
However I will say that the support forum is good so eventually I got things figured out.
However I will say that the support forum is good so eventually I got things figured out.
bygholem on November 4, 2009
I think it's a great job you did with this extension, it loads quickly and it does what is sais it does.
I worked a little on .css, making the titles align center (on slides) and content align left. I would also get rid of the yellow star in the left, doesn't look very proffessional.
All the best (pardon my bad English)!
I worked a little on .css, making the titles align center (on slides) and content align left. I would also get rid of the yellow star in the left, doesn't look very proffessional.
All the best (pardon my bad English)!
bydamoder on October 27, 2009
installs smoothly..reduces the overhead of arranging the content in the articles..faced some problems while adding from the WYSIWUG editor.took the content from the notepad and pasted in the editor.it worked like charm!!thanks for the extension
bywhsky2222 on October 25, 2009
Easy to use tab & slide solution to enrich your articles...strongly recommended for those looking for a tab&slide solution...
thanks to developers too...
thanks to developers too...
It's a very good done plugin, but I encountered one problem. It doesn't see divs and imgs. I mean I want to put in a tab a div with text on the left and another one with an image that is taller than a text on the right. So, plugin sets his lower line just after the text, and an image (either in div or not) is partually outside the tab.
But using tables helps.
But using tables helps.
byalfabravoteam on October 2, 2009
Works smooth. Just install, activate, set the content required to be on tabs, adjust CSS for tab titles and you're done!
Thanks for this time-saving stuff.
Thanks for this time-saving stuff.
bybarrycrous on August 5, 2009
This plugin is seriously easy, cross compatible, well, works fine in FF3 and IE7, is there other browsers on the market? :)
Good job JoomlaWorks
Good job JoomlaWorks
byJoshlewis on May 26, 2009
Don't listen to them! There's a thing called testing before using it for long term use, anyways this is a wonderful extension! Very Well thought up of! Congrats! And Thanks for creating this! Cheers Josh Lewis.
byDrilling Billy on April 9, 2009
Reading all the comments below please understand that most of them are writen by the company themselves. The only good one I've found is from emphyrio and he is completely right.
This plugin looks ok but it gives many troubles. It changes on different browsers and indeed does funny things you don't want it to do.
The support is also crap! They do anwser questions on their forum but only the simple ones. Others are left for dead.
If you design stable company websites don't use this plugin. Maybe when you... Naahhh just look for something better and skip this one!
Positive: I like their rotating banners they are nice!
DB
This plugin looks ok but it gives many troubles. It changes on different browsers and indeed does funny things you don't want it to do.
The support is also crap! They do anwser questions on their forum but only the simple ones. Others are left for dead.
If you design stable company websites don't use this plugin. Maybe when you... Naahhh just look for something better and skip this one!
Positive: I like their rotating banners they are nice!
DB
bymrque on April 3, 2009
Really this component saves hours of work split the large articles or content. To my unfortunate I lately identified this component. Still I use this in my future requirements. Excellent job for tabs functionality. May be adding an option of setting the width of tab could be more useful. Actually I tried to split a huge list of words . When did each tab was appeared in half of the content area available and the remaining was showing empty after the ab border. If possible developer can look into this.
Anyway thanks for the great extension!. Five Stars!!!.
Anyway thanks for the great extension!. Five Stars!!!.
byreiferreira on March 10, 2009
I've found it a nice extension due to its simplicity and easy of use. Although I would say it lacks some documentation to make it simpler to adapt css the way we want.
Keep up with the good work.
Keep up with the good work.
byKnottyMars on February 4, 2009
This was a great addition to my site. I felt like I should offer praise for this addon because I use it so much. With simple syntax in the article, you can easily add slides and tabs. My boss loves that I can hide alot of the boring tables and specs on our site and focus on the cool stuff. Very professional looking. Keep up the great work, I wish I could give more than 5 stars.
byOsoloco on January 27, 2009
So easy!!, this extension is great. Easy to use and fast. I've tested in my website with Firefox, IE7 and..... it worked also in IE6!!!!. The best is that it comes with an .css file so, so easy to change. So in half an hour I changed all the style, colors, images. Great!!! Congratulations to the developers.
I only have one problem: after publising the plugin, it was written an error in the upper part of the content area (but the plugin worked good!). I solved this by including the following code in line 15 in file jwts.php
Code: error_reporting(0);
(cheers and sorry for my bad english)
I only have one problem: after publising the plugin, it was written an error in the upper part of the content area (but the plugin worked good!). I solved this by including the following code in line 15 in file jwts.php
Code: error_reporting(0);
(cheers and sorry for my bad english)
bysaadi78 on January 16, 2009
I found this plugin to be a good addition to my site. It works well once you have figured out it's quirks.
Tip.
Only use plain text when pasting into your editor when using it, and don't try to use the headings etc hat are pre formated for your template, if you want to dress up text just use the paragraph text option and then use bold, colours etc.
This should save you a bit of hassle with browser compatibility, and display errors.
Otherwise works great,thanks for an elegant way to display content.
Tip.
Only use plain text when pasting into your editor when using it, and don't try to use the headings etc hat are pre formated for your template, if you want to dress up text just use the paragraph text option and then use bold, colours etc.
This should save you a bit of hassle with browser compatibility, and display errors.
Otherwise works great,thanks for an elegant way to display content.
bydanielv25 on January 14, 2009
Simply fantastic, easy and works great.
Thanks a lot guys.
Thanks a lot guys.
byemphyrio on December 20, 2008
I've had experience with this plugin for over a year now on one of my sites. At first look it's okay, but this plugin is very picky on how the HTML is constructed. Since support on the Joomlaworks forums is non-existent, it's hard to find a solution for any problem you encounter. Some problems I encountered:
- Proper display of tabs and slides differs between browsers and browser versions.
- And depends also on the particular template you're using.
- Some of the slides open only half way for some users: I'm not sure why.
- I still haven't found the right way to make all tabs the same 100% width.
Basically my advice would be: try it, it's free! Make sure you test it in all different browsers. Don't hope for any support if you want to customize.
- Proper display of tabs and slides differs between browsers and browser versions.
- And depends also on the particular template you're using.
- Some of the slides open only half way for some users: I'm not sure why.
- I still haven't found the right way to make all tabs the same 100% width.
Basically my advice would be: try it, it's free! Make sure you test it in all different browsers. Don't hope for any support if you want to customize.
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