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This plugin makes managing forum side boxes much easier. It is even extensible so that other developers can create single file modules that automatically integrate (without using hooks).
I started using Nayar's plugin in 2010, but it didn't quite satisfy me. I felt that it was too hard to customize, lacked power and the interface was clunky. This plugin is the product of a modular approach to the concept of altering templates from the cache to produce forum side boxes.
Instead of one or two custom boxes, admin can create as many side boxes as desired with custom content on either side or both. In the old plugins I've tried, each side box is limited to on/off settings and most of the side box plugins don't even include templates so that admin can customize them.
Instead of settings to control the side boxes globally, each side box has its own properties that can be controlled in the Configuration menu of ACP. The drag and drop interface makes adding and editing side boxes easy and the custom boxes simplify adding static HTML to your forum's sides.
- create an unlimited amount of side boxes
- control which script(s) the side boxes display in
- manage modules to add new side box types easily.
- create and save custom side box types that can be reused
- side boxes that expand/collapse just like the MyBB core windows
- side boxes use cookies to remember expand/collapse state
- ability to disable the plugin for specific themes
- intuitive side box management page in ACP
- import/export custom side boxes to XML to backup, restore and share
- option for users to individually disable side boxes
- extensible from single file modules
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Learn about extending Advanced Sidebox here: Extensibility
Third-party Extensions: Addons
I make no guarantees of support but I will always try.
Please report any problems found here, in the MyBB Release Thread or in a new thread on MyBB Community Forums. Although I will answer questions at my own forum, I prefer not to.
Feel free to add advice, feedback. Help and advice is welcome. :)