Editing In-Built Blocks

[[chrisB]]

Sorry, especially @rjen. I don't remember how to edit the in-built blocks. Could someone please refresh my memory?

I'm trying to suss out how I can add 'Avatar Display Integration' to the "Recent Topics" block.

I did know how to find it, but it's been so long since I last tried. I have had recent success with a block, so I thought I'd give it a try, but I can't find it.


Rjen kindly helped me last time, but it's been a few years since then and my memory isn't at its best.

[@rjen]

I read on SMF that you got it working.

[[chrisB]]

I read on SMF that you got it working.

Not the recent topics block. 

TBH, I think it's best if I used the code to create a block with it.

[@rjen]

Then I do not understand what you are asking

[[chrisB]]

TinyPortal comes with a set of blocks, one of which is the "Recent Topics".



Could you please tell me where I can locate this code, so that I can use it to create a new block whereby I can further customise it?

Regarding the block I attached originally, I was using that as an example of what I hoped to achieve. However, I have managed to update it but not without this weird side effect.


I have tried using inline CSS to remove it, but I can't find what code disables it properly.

[@rjen]

TPsubs.template.php


look for // blocktype 12: Recent Topics

[[chrisB]]

I am trying to get the sidebar panel to follow me as I scroll down, I managed to get it working but I upgraded and it's since stopped.

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#tprightbarHeader.roundframe {
    position: sticky !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    z-index: 10 !important;
}
I placed the code above in the index.css, but it was suggested to try the app.css but neither work.

The reason is:

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#tptopbarHeader, #tpbottombarHeader, #mainContainer, #mainContainer > div, #tpcenterbarHeader, #tplowerbarHeader {
    overflow: hidden;
}
Would it be possible to get around this overflow: hidden - which is important. However, if I toggle it off in the inspect tool. The side panel does become sticky, I am unsure how to get around this issue.

[@rjen]

Sorry, not enough information.

This stuff can be tricky: it seems you want a block to move outside its panel: Tinyportal was not designed for that

[[chrisB]]

Sorry, not enough information.

This stuff can be tricky: it seems you want a block to move outside its panel: Tinyportal was not designed for that

It's the whole sidebar; basically, it keeps the space nicely used when scrolling. If it's possible, would you please consider this a feature for a future version?

If you have a large forum index, having the panel scroll down with you helps to reduce empty space but it also keeps the information in the blocks at reach.

[[chrisB]]

Sorry, not enough information.

This stuff can be tricky: it seems you want a block to move outside its panel: Tinyportal was not designed for that

I understand it's tricky; I had it working before upgrading to 3.0.1c.

Yet if TinyPortal could add a feature that allows panels to flow with the content. It would be a good feature for those who have a lot of free space. Invision v5, widget columns do this, and some other forums do too. It would be good if it could be considered.


Link if the image isn't clear embeded.