Add-on WidgetPortal

[Andy.N]

Is this going to be a paid or free addon?

 

[simbolo]

As [bd] Widget Framework is free, this will be as well.

 

[Itworx4me]

Will there be an option to add the widgets to forum index, forums, threads, posts, and pages?

 

[Digital Doctor]

Will there be an option to add the widgets to forum index, forums, threads, posts, and pages?

Q: is there such a feature for [bd] Widgets ?

Note: I would say the answer to this is "No" as that is not part of the Portal mandate.

 

[Itworx4me]

Q: is there such a feature for [bd] Widgets ?

Note: I would say the answer to this is "No" as that is not part of the Portal mandate.

Disappointing... Was hoping this might act more like vbadvance. Would love to dump xenporta but its the only thing in the fire at the momemt.

 

[Digital Doctor]

Suggestion: support XenTag for the Articles ?

 

[Andy.N]

Suggestion: support XenTag for the Articles ?

Articles are just threads which should work with xentag.

 

[simbolo]

Will there be an option to add the widgets to forum index, forums, threads, posts, and pages?

Do you mean to the non-sidebar section of forum index, forums, threads, etc?
Digital Doctor is correct in that that is beyond the current scope of this portal project. However, I'll add that to the requested features.

 

[Andy.N]

Will there be an option to add the widgets to forum index, forums, threads, posts, and pages?

You can use bd WF to show in sidebar of forums, threads, pages, anywhere.

 

[simbolo]

Suggestion: support XenTag for the Articles ?

Articles are just threads which should work with xentag.

Exactly, if tags are what is being requested then there's no need for sections. Sections would be hierarchical layout of articles:
Sports

• baseball
• hockey
• football

Technology

• computers
• robotics
• traveling to Mars

IMHO tags are what is really needed and that can be solved by using XenTag

 

[Digital Doctor]

Agreed: I think Tags ( XenTag) would be better than Categories.

I think a paid option would be nice.
or a crowd funded option.

 

[simbolo]

Agreed: I think Tags ( XenTag) would be better than Categories.

I think a paid option would be nice.
or a crowd funded option.

Agreed. After launch, I might setup pages to crowdfund various add-on options to the portal.

 

[Andy.N]

Agreed. After launch, I might setup pages to crowdfund various add-on options to the portal.

that would be nice to have active support. We don't want this to end up like Xenporta

 

[simbolo]

that would be nice to have active support. We don't want this to end up like Xenporta

Certainly agree with that.

 

[simbolo]

Disappointing... Was hoping this might act more like vbadvance. Would love to dump xenporta but its the only thing in the fire at the momemt.

I've added that request to the list. It won't make Alpha but will be considered after launch.

 

[simbolo]

Development Update:

• [Portal] Home Page /home (Complete)
• [Portal] Available as root node / (ie. you can run your portal from www.yoursite.com) (Complete)
• [Portal] Article View for Specific Forums (Complete)
• [Widget] Carousel (http://bxslider.com/examples/thumbnails-pager-method-1)
• [Widget] Recent Threads Widget for Specific Forums Cached

 

[0xym0r0n]

 

[MagnusB]

Just tagging this so I can follow the lazy way. Looking forward to seeing something from this.

 

[simbolo]

It'll be a carousel but I'm going to implement it slightly differently. I don't really want to depend on slider.jpg.

I plan on implementing it like this:
On homepage on the carousel there's an edit button.
[Overlay popup] Inputs for 5 thread ids. With input for order.
{Save} Automatically pulls first image from first post.
{Pop up closed}

To change the image click Edit
[Overlay Popup] Display listing of each current thread. Plus thumbnails for all attachments for the first post of each thread allowing you to choose the "featured" image.

About 70% done. Should be able to wrap this up tomorrow. Then I'll switch over to working on Recent Threads.

 

[Andy.N]

Can't wait to see it in action.
One feature I believe would differentiate yours with xenPorta is the ability to show poll when you promote a thread to the homepage. Right now, the poll does not show on Xencarta home.

You think it's technically feasible?