Clean up your Navbar -and- Add Homepage Links

This is a simple way to clean up your navbar.

Why clean it up? Well on most forums, very few members use the FAQ, Members list and Calender. So why clutter up the navbar with all those items.

My suggestion is to move them to the Quick Links drop down menu. This way, they are still available, but not taking up space on the navbar.

All this happens in your navbar template.


What your looking for first is this code:


<td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="faq.php$session[sessionurl_q]" accesskey="5">$vbphrase[faq]</a></td>
<td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="memberlist.php$session[sessionurl_q]">$vbphrase[members_list]</a></td>
<td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="calendar.php$session[sessionurl_q]">$vbphrase[calendar]</a></td>


Delete that.


Now look for:

<tr><td class="vbmenu_option"><a href="member.php?$session[sessionurl]u=$bbuserinfo[userid]">$vbphrase[my_profile]</a></td></tr>

And place this code below it.


<tr><td class="vbmenu_option"><a href="faq.php$session[sessionurl_q]" accesskey="5">$vbphrase[faq]</a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="vbmenu_option"><a href="memberlist.php$session[sessionurl_q]">$vbphrase[members_list]</a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="vbmenu_option"><a href="calendar.php$session[sessionurl_q]">$vbphrase[calendar]</a></td></tr>


Notice, we didnt only move it but we altered the code a little. We wrapped each link in <tr> </tr> tags and we changed vbmenu_control to vbmenu_option.


Now, lets add a homepage link to the navbar.

If your homepage is forumhome...

Look for this:


<!-- nav buttons bar -->
<div align="center">
<table class="tborder" cellpadding="$stylevar[cellpadding]" cellspacing="0" border="0" width="100%" align="center" style="border-top-width:0px">
<tr align="center">


And below it place this:


<td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="http://www.Your-Homepage-URL/">Home</a></td>




IF you have a homepage and a Forumhome (like this site has)...

Look for this:


<!-- nav buttons bar -->
<div align="center">
<table class="tborder" cellpadding="$stylevar[cellpadding]" cellspacing="0" border="0" width="100%" align="center" style="border-top-width:0px">
<tr align="center">


And below it place this:


<td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="http://www.Your-Homepage-URL/">Home</a></td>
<td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="http://www.Your-Forum-Home-Url">Forum</a></td>



Now, You can also add a Dynamic Home / Forums Link (If you use vBadvanced CMPS as your homepage)





<if condition="THIS_SCRIPT == 'adv_index'">




<a href="$vboptions[bburl]?$session[sessionurl]">

Forums

<else />
<a href="$vboptions[homeurl]?$session[sessionurl]">
Home
</if>












:)

EXCELLENT. I've been wondering how to clean up my navbar. I had added a hack for a second navbar at one time and had my addons, like the eStore and arcade on it, plus moved the calendar and members list to it.

But I like this scenario much better. Thanks

Joey... I want to move the Search feature to the Quick links as well, but Ican't figure out exactly which code in the Navbar template belongs to the Search. can you help?

Um, to a point....

The search feature is a dropdown... Cant put a dropdown in a dropdown, or at least I dont know how.

BUT, what you can do is this....


Delete This:


<if condition="$show['searchbuttons']">
<!-- header quick search form -->
<div class="vbmenu_popup" id="navbar_search_menu" style="display:none">
<table cellpadding="4" cellspacing="1" border="0">
<tr>
<td class="thead">$vbphrase[search_forums]</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="vbmenu_option" title="nohilite">
<form action="search.php" method="post">
<input type="hidden" name="do" value="process" />
<input type="hidden" name="showposts" value="0" />
<input type="hidden" name="quicksearch" value="1" />
<input type="hidden" name="s" value="$session[sessionhash]" />
<input type="text" class="bginput" name="query" size="20" />&nbsp;$gobutton<br />
</form>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="vbmenu_option"><a href="search.php$session[sessionurl_q]" accesskey="4" rel="nofollow">$vbphrase[advanced_search]</a></td>
</tr>
</table>
</div>
<!-- / header quick search form -->
</if>


Now, look for this:


<tr><td class="vbmenu_option"><a href="calendar.php$session[sessionurl_q]">$vbphrase[calendar]</a></td></tr>


Add this after:

<if condition="$show['searchbuttons']">
<tr><td class="vbmenu_option"><a href="search.php$session[sessionurl_q]" accesskey="4" rel="nofollow">$vbphrase[advanced_search]</a></td></tr>
</if>



That should work.......

I'll try that... thanks!

That takes your user right to the advanced search page. Thats the only real difference. Works just the same

Words cannot express how grateful I am for this thread. I know you guys think this is simple - but it ain't for me!

I've done what you suggested above, Joey, and boy has it made a difference. Without wishing to appear in any way sycophantic, I mean it when I say: "Thanks a million!" :)

A very pleased Biggles LLB :D

Your quite welcome :)

Simple Question, though I like my navbar at present the only thing left that is driving me insane is seeing the Register link on every page, even when you are logged in.

I'm sure there is a simple way to set a conditional 'if logged in' to make it go away... but figured I'd use someone else's brain for a bit.

Simple Question, though I like my navbar at present the only thing left that is driving me insane is seeing the Register link on every page, even when you are logged in.

I'm sure there is a simple way to set a conditional 'if logged in' to make it go away... but figured I'd use someone else's brain for a bit.odd... I don't see it on mine when logged in...

Simple Question, though I like my navbar at present the only thing left that is driving me insane is seeing the Register link on every page, even when you are logged in.

I'm sure there is a simple way to set a conditional 'if logged in' to make it go away... but figured I'd use someone else's brain for a bit.



Yes, you have a problem.

The code you should have is this: (this is stock code)

<if condition="$show['member']">
<td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="usercp.php$session[sessionurl_q]">$vbphrase[user_cp]</a></td>
</if>
<if condition="$show['registerbutton']">
<td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="register.php$session[sessionurl_q]" rel="nofollow">$vbphrase[register]</a></td>
</if>

This makes it so if the user is logged in, he gets a user cp button. If he is not logged in he gets a register button in the same place.

Your code for these things is not like it should be.

good hacking, but I need my FAQ and calendar pages,, we use them a lot
there is a custom links hack at vb.org,, if your running out of space for the navbar, you should check this hack out :) u can see it action at www.locoforum.com " site goodies "

-Loco

good hacking, but I need my FAQ and calendar pages,, we use them a lot
there is a custom links hack at vb.org,, if your running out of space for the navbar, you should check this hack out :) u can see it action at www.locoforum.com (http://www.locoforum.com) " site goodies "

-Loco

the FAQ and calendar are still useable, they're inthe Quick Links drop down menu. I placed my members list there as well.

good hacking, but I need my FAQ and calendar pages,, we use them a lot
there is a custom links hack at vb.org,, if your running out of space for the navbar, you should check this hack out :) u can see it action at www.locoforum.com (http://www.locoforum.com) " site goodies "

-Loco


Ive never liked that over/under style. If I need more space I do a navbar like I did on www.team-2g.com (http://www.team-2g.com)

Ive never liked that over/under style. If I need more space I do a navbar like I did on www.team-2g.com (http://www.team-2g.com)

now THAT is sharp... I LIKE it!!!



pssssssssssttt... care to share how you did that? http://www.exquisitelyerotic.net/forums/images/smilies/prayer.gif

not bad Joey, nice looking site

OHS you can view the source and see ;)

not bad Joey, nice looking site

OHS you can view the source and see ;)I did and that I have figured out.. but I need to know how he got the navbar background image tall enough to place two rows of nav links on it.

That portion of the template code has not been changed, still in it's stock form (as you posted). I must have something else hosed up somewhere then. The only other real changes I've made besides adding options was the Home/Forum link that switches back and forth depending on the page you are on.

Any ideas where else to look?

Thanks,
Dave

Yes, you have a problem.

The code you should have is this: (this is stock code)

<if condition="$show['member']">
<td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="usercp.php$session[sessionurl_q]">$vbphrase[user_cp]</a></td>
</if>
<if condition="$show['registerbutton']">
<td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="register.php$session[sessionurl_q]" rel="nofollow">$vbphrase[register]</a></td>
</if>

This makes it so if the user is logged in, he gets a user cp button. If he is not logged in he gets a register button in the same place.

Your code for these things is not like it should be.

OHS you can view the source and see ;)


Actually, its a bit more involved then you might think. The navbar isnt in the navbar template anymore on that site, and there are some CSS elements that have to be added.

That portion of the template code has not been changed, still in it's stock form (as you posted). I must have something else hosed up somewhere then. The only other real changes I've made besides adding options was the Home/Forum link that switches back and forth depending on the page you are on.

Any ideas where else to look?

Thanks,
Dave


I would suggest you revert the navbar and start over. That would be easiest.

Actually, its a bit more involved then you might think. The navbar isnt in the navbar template anymore on that site, and there are some CSS elements that have to be added.

me thinks this is a tutorial in the making? (I hope)

me thinks this is a tutorial in the making? (I hope)


Open in another window since yesterday, and being written :)

Open in another window since yesterday, and being written :)

YESSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!

oh.... um, I mean.... very nice ;)

Well I've obviously got something hosed in my nav bar... When I replace the template with the stock one it works fine, however when I add in my mods to it it breaks and that Register link reappears... anyone want to take a look at it with a fresh set of eyes and see if they can find what I'm over looking?

I was just about ready to remove it and hope users could stumble into the link from other areas, but decided that wouldn't be the best route to go for now.

I need to know more dakar - what what are you trying to accomplish specifically?

If you look on my forums (think you reg'd the other day) on the nav bar the Register link is always there, even if you are logged in :( I'm not exactly sure when it started, but since I noticed it, it's starting to drive me crazy.

This is the stock code:


<if condition="$show['member']">
<td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="usercp.php$session[sessionurl_q]">$vbphrase[user_cp]</a></td>
</if>
<if condition="$show['registerbutton']">
<td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="register.php$session[sessionurl_q]" rel="nofollow">$vbphrase[register]</a></td>
</if>


This shows the USERCP if the member is logged in, and the Register Button if not logged in.

Here's my the navbar snippet that's currently running (and causing issues), I'm not so sure it's in the navbar template it sure looks right to me.. but then again I've looked at it dozens of times this week so I could be overlooking something silly.


<!-- nav buttons bar -->
<div align="center">
<table class="tborder" cellpadding="$stylevar[cellpadding]" cellspacing="0" border="0" width="100%" align="center" style="border-top-width:0px">
<tr align="center">

<if condition="THIS_SCRIPT != 'adv_index'">
<td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="$vboptions[homeurl]?$session[sessionurl]">Home</a></td>
</if>
<if condition="defined('VBA_SCRIPT')">
<td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="$vboptions[bburl]/index2.php?$session[sessionurl]">Forums</a></td>
</if>

<if condition="$show['member']">
<td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="usercp.php$session[sessionurl_q]">$vbphrase[user_cp]</a></td>
</if>

<if condition="$show['registerbutton']">
<td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="register.php$session[sessionurl_q]" rel="nofollow">$vbphrase[register]</a></td>
</if>

<!-- start vBPicGallery plugin -->
<td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="vbpicgallery.php?$session[sessionurl]">$vbphrase[vbpicgallery]</a></td>
<!-- end vBPicGallery plugin-->

<td class="vbmenu_control">
<a href="chat/flashchat.php" target="flashchat">Chat</a></td>


<if condition="$show['popups']">
<if condition="$show['searchbuttons']">
<if condition="$show['member']">
<td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="search.php?$session[sessionurl]do=getnew" accesskey="2">$vbphrase[new_posts_nav]</a></td>
<else />
<td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="search.php?$session[sessionurl]do=getdaily" accesskey="2">$vbphrase[todays_posts]</a></td>
</if>
<td id="navbar_search" class="vbmenu_control"><a href="search.php$session[sessionurl_q]" accesskey="4" rel="nofollow">$vbphrase[search]</a> <script type="text/javascript"> vbmenu_register("navbar_search"); </script></td>
</if>
<if condition="$show['member']">
<td id="usercptools" class="vbmenu_control"><a href="$show[nojs_link]#usercptools">$vbphrase[quick_links]</a> <script type="text/javascript"> vbmenu_register("usercptools"); </script></td>
</if>
<else />
<if condition="$show['searchbuttons']">
<td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="search.php$session[sessionurl_q]" accesskey="4">$vbphrase[search]</a></td>
<if condition="$show['member']">
<td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="search.php?$session[sessionurl]do=getnew" accesskey="2">$vbphrase[new_posts_nav]</a></td>
<else />
<td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="search.php?$session[sessionurl]do=getdaily" accesskey="2">$vbphrase[todays_posts]</a></td>
</if>
</if>
<td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="forumdisplay.php?$session[sessionurl]do=markread" rel="nofollow">$vbphrase[mark_forums_read]</a></td>
<if condition="$show['member']">
<td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="#" onclick="window.open('misc.php?$session[sessionurl]do=buddylist&amp;focus=1','buddylist','statusbar=no,me nubar=no,toolbar=no,scrollbars=yes,resizable=yes,w idth=250,height=300'); return false;">$vbphrase[open_buddy_list]</a></td>
</if>
</if>
<if condition="$show['member']">
<td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="login.php?$session[sessionurl]do=logout&amp;logouthash=$bbuserinfo[logouthash]" onclick="return log_out()">$vbphrase[log_out]</a></td>
</if>
</tr>
</table>
</div>
<!-- / nav buttons bar -->

OK, Your breaking the sessions somewhere. The register button appearing is one thing, but I shouldnt be able to register again, and if I click the register button it takes me to thew register page.

Go back to stock navbar. Then make 1 edit at a time to move things and add things. See when the problem crops up.

Thanks for this tutorial, just what I was looking for :)

Dakar I sent you a PM about your problem, it's nothing to do with editing your NavBar templates, its the vBulletin settings you have initiated, I was also in your position, until I contacted vBulletin support. :)

alright! success!

looks better that way, thanks.

yaayyy for you!

Dakar I sent you a PM about your problem, it's nothing to do with editing your NavBar templates, its the vBulletin settings you have initiated, I was also in your position, until I contacted vBulletin support. :)

Woohoo! Finally fixed! Thanks a million!!!!

Yet an other tweak you guys help me with. :) I removed the calendar, FAQ and something else.

good stuff, thank you very much

I took the userCP off of my navbar as well, since it's already in the Quick Links dropdown menu by default.
I hate redundancy

Glad I found this. Easy! Thanks!

ok, i'm doing this, but want to replace calendar with a staff list. i know to link to showgroups.php, but what phrase do i need to use?

i tried "stafflist" and "staff_list" but i just get a blank gap pn my navbar!

remove the phrase and replace it with the word you want

aha! thanks. :)

aha! thanks. :)

Did that work for you because I want to add that to my navbar now since you mentioned it. I'm a copycat :p.

lol

lol. yup, it did :)

lol. yup, it did :)


It goes like this, right?

<td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="showgroups.php$session[sessionurl_q]">Leaders</a></td>

that should do it

i have it as Staff List, but your's will work too! :)

It just occurred to me............. y'all shouldn't be editing your navbar templates til after you upgrade to 3.6.0, cuz you're going to have to do it again :p

well, don't say this too loudly, but i'm not planning to upgrade anytime soon. too many template edits and god knows what else! lol. and 3.5.4 is giving up everything we need/want right now anyway. ;)

ooooh but your members would LOVE that multiquote function, mine sure do

maybe, but seems a helluva lot of work for the sake of one feature! lol

It just occurred to me............. y'all shouldn't be editing your navbar templates til after you upgrade to 3.6.0, cuz you're going to have to do it again :p

I guess what I did was good practice! :p

well, don't say this too loudly, but i'm not planning to upgrade anytime soon. too many template edits and god knows what else! lol. and 3.5.4 is giving up everything we need/want right now anyway. ;)

What are they giving up?

I think she means that they have everything they want, atm, from 3.5.4

Oh I was getting nervous. Thanks!

If you don't need a translation you can do just as OS said.

"giving US" not "up"! sorry!!

If you don't need a translation you can do just as OS said.

Translation?

Simple Question, though I like my navbar at present the only thing left that is driving me insane is seeing the Register link on every page, even when you are logged in.

I'm sure there is a simple way to set a conditional 'if logged in' to make it go away... but figured I'd use someone else's brain for a bit.

Not sure what you guys ever found out via vBulletin support, but I have always had this problem as well on one of my forum.

I took the stock code
<if condition="$show['member']">
<td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="usercp.php$session[sessionurl_q]">$vbphrase[user_cp]</a></td>
</if>
<if condition="$show['registerbutton']">
<td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="register.php$session[sessionurl_q]" rel="nofollow">$vbphrase[register]</a></td>
</if>

and replaced it with this:
<if condition="$show['member']">
<td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="usercp.php$session[sessionurl_q]">$vbphrase[user_cp]</a></td>
<else />
<td class="vbmenu_control"><a href="register.php$session[sessionurl_q]" rel="nofollow">$vbphrase[register]</a></td>
</if>

Translation?
you know... for the phrase you're replacing... if you need to do a translation then you need to edit the default phrase or create one of your own and edit the template accordingly... not really important for english speaking forums...

Joeychgo...

Pardon my grammar..."You am the man be!"

This cleaned up my Navigation bar quite nicely...absolutely love it.

Now if I can only find a supported hack that will add additional pages to my 3.6.7 powered board...I'll probably be set for life.

BTW...how come there's no signature function in my UserCP?

JNow if I can only find a supported hack that will add additional pages to my 3.6.7 powered board...I'll probably be set for life.
Well, then, Logician's WebTemplates (http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showthread.php?t=103076) will fix you right up.

Yes, it works just fine with 3.6.7PL1.

BTW...how come there's no signature function in my UserCP?You should be seeing that option in about 5 more posts. ;)

Well, then, Logician's WebTemplates (http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showthread.php?t=103076) will fix you right up.

Yes, it works just fine with 3.6.7PL1.

You should be seeing that option in about 5 more posts. ;)

Thanks, Mike...

Installed and working great! Only issue is a bug with the "Preview" button in the Admin interface that he's aware of and hopefully he's going to do a fix.

Now that that's out of the way...how about recommending a free interface for link exchanges...;)

I saw the Downloads and Link Exchange Hack at vbulletin.org, but I already have a downloads hack and don't need all the other bells and whistles included in that hack...just a link exchange hack...can't seem to find anything but vbadvanced.

I just remembered, and went to check for sure - the latest vB version has this code$template_hook[navbar_buttons_left]
Just above the code we're to remove from the navbar in this tutorial. Now I'm wondering if removing these links is going to have any affect on the hook above?

Just curious...

Think of that line as a placeholder for other hacks to "inject" their own template code, so, as long as that line remains in it's own place, there shouldn't be a problem, but you will have to be careful where do you place your own template edits and how could relate to future products that make use of that hook (and others too).

Thanks sweetie.

Thanks, I moved the members and FAQ but kept the calendar (we use it).

Suggestion. For vBulletin there are products, hacks, and plaugins out there.

Why not call all of you useful tweaks, well, tweaks?

*Tweak Installed*

I'm sure if you wanted to you could come up with a nifty "tweak Installed" feature and see how many people are actually implementing the changes.

-Raymond

Agreed. I think we should make this "tweaks" forum, a GARS forum as well, so we can see how many people actually use these.

Tsk tsk I could have used this around 3am when I was figuring it out on my own. Sometimes I torment myself and close all the forums I have open and attempt to do things on my own and see if it works without having to find the answer. At least this one I got right lol.

Thanks, I moved the members and FAQ but kept the calendar (we use it).
-Raymond

I kept the calendar as well. I use it, and my members can see what I have booked, as far as custom styles go.

Joey... I want to move the Search feature to the Quick links as well, but Ican't figure out exactly which code in the Navbar template belongs to the Search. can you help?
Hi Joey and Peggy

A member of mine asked me if I can put a New Posts link in the navbar at the top. For instance:

Home User CP Register Members Calendar Search FAQ

Could you please tell me how can I do this?

AO

unfortunately, you chose a skin that uses graphical buttons in the navbar. I really don't like that (even tho I've designed a couple of skins with them) because it's hard to add any links to the navbar.

I would contact the designer, ask for a button that says New Posts. I hate it when they don't include that one very important (to me) link.

unfortunately, you chose a skin that uses graphical buttons in the navbar. I really don't like that (even tho I've designed a couple of skins with them) because it's hard to add any links to the navbar.

I would contact the designer, ask for a button that says New Posts. I hate it when they don't include that one very important (to me) link.
Hi Peggy

Is there a way I can switch from graphical buttons to non-graphical buttons while still maintaining the same look?

Also, will this Hack work as a result of my skin having graphical buttons?

http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showthread.php?t=136321

AO

I love that hack, and install it on all of my sites, and clients sites.
UNfortunately, with a graphical navbar layout, you have to just about re-code the usercp link, because that hack makes it a dropdown menu on your forum (as seen here on FAQ), rather than taking you to your userCP, by default.

It's tricky, since I'm not a coder. I've designed only 2 free themes with graphical navbars - I doubt I'll design another unless it's a custom design.

Is there a way I can switch from graphical buttons to non-graphical buttons while still maintaining the same look?Not on that skin, there's not, sorry.

I love that hack, and install it on all of my sites, and clients sites.
UNfortunately, with a graphical navbar layout, you have to just about re-code the usercp link, because that hack makes it a dropdown menu on your forum (as seen here on FAQ), rather than taking you to your userCP, by default.

It's tricky, since I'm not a coder. I've designed only 2 free themes with graphical navbars - I doubt I'll design another unless it's a custom design.

Not on that skin, there's not, sorry.
Okay, Thanks Peggy.

Can I use the Hack on my other 2 skins though, without it affecting my primary Aquateen skin?

AO

I see this in ferst post:

Now, You can also add a Dynamic Home / Forums Link (If you use vBadvanced CMPS as your homepage)






Quote:
<if condition="THIS_SCRIPT == 'adv_index'">



i see this in first post:

<a href="$vboptions[bburl]?$session[sessionurl]">


Forums

<else />

<a href="$vboptions[homeurl]?$session[sessionurl]">
Home
</if>

I want when i am in blog navbar show Forum & Home ,and when i am in homepage navbar show Forum & Blog ,and when i am in Forum navbar show Blog & Home.
which code can i use?
my blog use as Blog
my vb use as Forum
my vba use as Home
evry thing instaled in default condition
tanks alot

Hi Peggy

I have now received the customized button 'New Links' from the creator of Aquateen. Okay, can you please now guide me through the process of inserting it into the navbar?

Thanks,

AO

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unfortunately, you chose a skin that uses graphical buttons in the navbar. I really don't like that (even tho I've designed a couple of skins with them) because it's hard to add any links to the navbar.

I would contact the designer, ask for a button that says New Posts. I hate it when they don't include that one very important (to me) link.

Hi Joey and Peggy

A member of mine asked me if I can put a New Posts link in the navbar at the top. For instance:

Home User CP Register Members Calendar Search FAQ

Could you please tell me how can I do this?

AO

Peggy, Joey, Mike anyone ...... Please help.

AO

It's hard to say with a custom style like you are using, but I'll take a stab at it.

FTP the image to your /aquateen/misc/ folder.

Then look at what I suspect is your header template for the coding on the other buttons. Insert the code for your new button into that mix, wherever you choose. Set up the anchor link in the same manner as the other buttons.

When I say I suspect it is the header template, I'm genuinely not sure. To be honest, when dealing with a custom style like yours, it is best to ask these questions of the designer, as he/she will be the one that can tell you the exact details.

It's hard to say with a custom style like you are using, but I'll take a stab at it.

FTP the image to your /aquateen/misc/ folder.

Then look at what I suspect is your header template for the coding on the other buttons. Insert the code for your new button into that mix, wherever you choose. Set up the anchor link in the same manner as the other buttons.

When I say I suspect it is the header template, I'm genuinely not sure. To be honest, when dealing with a custom style like yours, it is best to ask these questions of the designer, as he/she will be the one that can tell you the exact details.
Thanks Mike,

I will give it a go.


AO

I have a code for a chat and i dont know where to put it at


<applet code="Client.class"
codebase="http://client11.addonchat.com/current/"
archive="scclient_en.zip" width="600" height="425"
alt="Java Chat Software - AddonChat" MAYSCRIPT>
<param name="room" value="277172">
<a href="http://www.addonchat.com/">Java Chat Software</a>
</applet>


I dont know where i need to put it on my Navbar and i want to put it at the bottom too

thanks a lot
hint : some styles have the navbar code in there header template