How to add items to side menu

hsozbey

I've a page that working under CustomPages plugin. But it's showing only one box called "MeBox". So, how can i add more items to this side menu? Thanks.

vrijvlinder

try adding the div for the panel

<div id="Panel"><?php $this->RenderAsset('Panel'); ?></div>

hsozbey

newbie here

Should i use it like;

<div id="Panel">
<?php $this->RenderAsset('Panel'); ?>
CONTENT GOES HERE
</div>

If yes, this didn't work for me. What should i do with that RenderAsset thing?

hsozbey

hello?

hgtonight

@hsozbey said:
hello?

Hi!

The side panel is generally populated via modules. Are you looking to show static or dynamic content?

R_J

Greetings! I'd say: it depends...

You should ask your questions by clicking on the "Ask a Question" link on the plugins page: http://vanillaforums.org/addon/custompages-plugin The advantage is that anyone with a similar question can easily find this discussion and benefit from the answers given. If you look at the discussions connected to this plugin, you'll be able to find that one: http://vanillaforums.org/discussion/comment/167921/#Comment_167921

This is a great finding! You can copy the default master: https://github.com/vanilla/vanilla/blob/2.1/applications/dashboard/views/default.master.tpl

If you have your copy set up, look at {module name="MeModule"} in line 27 You can add other modules below if you like - here are some inspirations!

https://github.com/vanilla/vanilla/blob/2.1/conf/config-defaults.php#L142-148
https://github.com/vanilla/vanilla/tree/2.1/applications/dashboard/modules
https://github.com/vanilla/vanilla/tree/2.1/applications/vanilla/modules

If you want to build your own module, you should look at the tutorial section.

If you want to insert some html, just place it in your own copy of the default.master.tpl

vrijvlinder

We need more info. What theme are you using and how are you creating the pages.
If they are in php, which I think they are.. you need to add the modules differently than what is suggested .

<?php $this->AddModule('BookmarksModule'); ?>

<?php $this->AddModule('OnlineNowModule'); ?>

<?php $this->AddModule('NewDiscussionModule'); ?>

<?php $this->AddModule('CategoriesModule'); ?>

<?php $this->AddModule('FishTankModule'); ?>

<?php $this->AddModule('AnyModuleName HereModule'); ?>