CTA Featured Threads & Portal [Paid] 2.17.0

[Paul B]

Yes, I'm considering switching to display:none, hence the post.

I just wonder whether it's better to have a hidden H1 on the page rather than none at all.

 

[FredC]

Does anyone have any tips on how to call the CTA Featured Threads Container wrapper around my custom template?

im using the following code.. im sure its (incorrect) incomplete. to include some youtube videos but id really like to wrap the block the look like the rest of the featured threads page.

<div class="section">
    <div class="primaryContent">
<xen:h1>{xen:phrase cta_ft_featured_threads_page_title}</xen:h1>
    <p style="text-align: center;"><iframe width="289" height="163" src="//www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/qVz0eSisuHs" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> <iframe width="217" height="163" src="//www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/5iehD7AHHso" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> <iframe width="289" height="163" src="//www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/H-k2mUAVj8k" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
    </div>
</div>

 

[Paul B]

I'm on my tablet at the moment @FredC, watching 24 , but I should be able to help you later.

 

[Paul B]

If you want to have the video embeds appear the same, use this.

<li class="ctaFtBlockPage">
    <div class="sectionMain ctaFtContainerPage"><span class="helper"></span>
            <div class="ctaFtThreadContentIconPage">
                <div class="ctaFtThreadTextIconPage a.ctaFtThreadTextIconPage baseHtml">
                    Your content here
                </div>
            </div>
    </div>
</li>

You may need to apply additional styling to the actual content, if you want to center align it for example.

 

[Paul B]

From a discussion had previously about adding Featured Threads to a the widget framework sidebar here, this isn't something that @Brogan is going to add.

Just to clarify, I don't mind making changes to ensure better compatibility with WF, but if that involves code changes, etc. then that is where I would probably draw the line.

The reason for that is this add-on or the WF add-on could be updated in the future, which could cause problems.

It's a fine line between compatibility and dependence.

 

[FredC]

If you want to have the video embeds appear the same, use this.

<li class="ctaFtBlockPage">
    <div class="sectionMain ctaFtContainerPage"><span class="helper"></span>
            <div class="ctaFtThreadContentIconPage">
                <div class="ctaFtThreadTextIconPage a.ctaFtThreadTextIconPage baseHtml">
                    Your content here
                </div>
            </div>
    </div>
</li>

You may need to apply additional styling to the actual content, if you want to center align it for example.

Thanks Brogan that worked perfectly with minimal tweeking.. Looks pretty good to..

 

[Paul B]

Looking good

 

[sami simo]

Many times, best posts are both made sticky and featured.
So why not to give an option to merge both operations and make a thread when its sticky also a featured thread. this will make the task more easy for moderators.
just a suggestion.

 

[Steve F]

Been playing a bit. The layout is done with 0 template edits aside from the Font Awesome icons with Tooltips. I also had a bit of a issue with the "ellipsis" on the previews but ended up using a little jquery plugin to attain what I was after. Gotta say it was nice only having to use the style properties .

Nice work on this Brogan, good stuff

 

[tajhay]

Been playing a bit. The layout is done with 0 template edits aside from the Font Awesome icons with Tooltips. I also had a bit of a issue with the "ellipsis" on the previews but ended up using a little jquery plugin to attain what I was after. Gotta say it was nice only having to use the style properties .


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Nice work! How did you get 4 columns up there? Option of rows? for example 2+ times rows of 4 FT on each line?

 

[Brent W]

I could probably switch back to this for one site if the thread_view could be altered similar to this: http://www.crazyengineers.com/threa...pan-plus-shows-how-batteries-should-be.74846/

I need a blog feel certain sections of my site. Unfortunately for me, xenPorta conflicts with my style on the one site I use it on so I can't even get xenPorta to do what CrazyEngineers has done.

 

[Steve F]

Nice work! How did you get 4 columns up there? Option of rows? for example 2+ times rows of 4 FT on each line?

Basically, set a max-width on '.ctaFtContainerPage' then a 'float: left;', but you have to play with other bits to get things to display correctly.

And I haven't even touched responsive yet but it shouldn't be much trouble.

 

[Paul B]

Many times, best posts are both made sticky and featured.
So why not to give an option to merge both operations and make a thread when its sticky also a featured thread. this will make the task more easy for moderators.
just a suggestion.

For the amount of work required to save 1 click, I don't see that as being worthwhile.
So the suggestion has been noted but it's probably going to be a no.

 

[Paul B]

I could probably switch back to this for one site if the thread_view could be altered similar to this: http://www.crazyengineers.com/threa...pan-plus-shows-how-batteries-should-be.74846/

Added to the suggestion list.

 

[Paul B]

Been playing a bit.

Very nice Steve.

When you have a live example, let me know and I'll add the URL and some screenshots to the showcase post.

I also had a bit of a issue with the "ellipsis" on the previews but ended up using a little jquery plugin to attain what I was after.

What was the issue?
I'm always willing to tweak the HTML & CSS based on feedback from designers.

 

[drastic]

Gonna check this out when I'm not on mobile.

From the looks of it, I think a monetary sacrifice will be made tonight!

make a site look nice? Sure!

I love having a blog like homepage, which I get now with extra portal, but this will get more attention to really good threads as well.

 

[Paul B]

From the looks of it, I think a monetary sacrifice will be made tonight!

The add-on gods will be pleased

 

[masterchief]

server error:

 

[Paul B]

Can you post a list of all add-ons you have installed?

Also, the full trace of the error.

Also, do you know how you triggered the error?
It's not one which has ever been reported before.

 

[masterchief]

Can you post a list of all add-ons you have installed?

Also, the full trace of the error.

Also, do you know how you triggered the error?
It's not one which has ever been reported before.

I had already cleared the server log... I have no idea what triggered it. There are no errors at present. I will monitor more diligently and get back to you, sorry.