Quick Fix for PHP-Nuke Platinum Header Menu
If you’re running PHP-Nuke 7.6 Platinum and need to tweak the horizontal menu links (Home, Downloads, Forums, Supporters, Account), here’s where to look:
File Location:
Open themes/YourThemeName/includes/header.php (or header.html depending on your theme). Look for an array or list of links near the top. In Platinum, it’s often defined in a $menu array or hardcoded as <li> items.
Example Code Block:
// In header.php, find something like:
$menu = array(
'Home' => 'index.php',
'Downloads' => 'modules.php?name=Downloads',
'Forums' => 'modules.php?name=Forums',
'Supporters' => 'modules.php?name=Supporters',
'Account' => 'modules.php?name=Your_Account'
);
To Add Your Own Module:
Simply add a new entry. For example, to link to a “Gallery” module:
'Gallery' => 'modules.php?name=Gallery'
Alternative Method (Hardcoded HTML):
If you see plain <a> tags, just edit them directly. For instance:
<li><a href="modules.php?name=Downloads">Downloads</a></li>
Change the href and text as needed.
Modern Takeaway
PHP-Nuke is a classic CMS from the early 2000s. If you’re maintaining a legacy site, these tweaks are straightforward. For new projects, consider modern alternatives like WordPress or Laravel, but for nostalgia or specific needs, PHP-Nuke still works.
Hope this helps anyone else stumbling upon this thread!