[XB] Article Thread Header: Covers & Hero Layouts 2.0.0

Add a customizable cover and information block to article thread pages.

This add-on introduces a new block for article threads that combines the cover image with author information, publication date, article summary, prefix, tags, and page actions. Multiple layouts and style properties let you control how the block is presented without editing templates.

This add-on is included with the Premium membership ​

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After the subscription expires, you may continue using any add-ons you’ve already downloaded, and simply renew your Premium membership at any time to receive future updates.​

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Features:​

• Article Cover: Add a cover image block to article thread pages with multiple display positions.
• Article Information: Display the author avatar, username, publication date, and article summary alongside the cover.
• Multiple Display Styles: Show the cover beside the article information, above it, in a dedicated left- or right-side layout, or as a full-width Hero cover.
• Hero Cover: Place the article title and grouped author information over the cover with configurable desktop and mobile heights, content alignment, image position, overlay, and text styling.
• Prefix and Tags: Display the thread prefix and tags within the new article information block.
• Page Actions: Include available page actions directly within the block.
• Adjustable Cover Dimensions: Configure the cover block width and maximum image height using style properties.
• Configurable Image Cropping: Control the cover aspect ratio, fit mode, and focal position.
• Configurable Content: Independently show or hide the author, publication date, summary, prefix, tags, and page actions.
• Adjustable Summary Length: Set the maximum number of characters displayed in the article summary.
• Customizable Block: Adjust the background, border, padding, text appearance, spacing, and additional CSS.
• Customizable Summary and Prefix: Control the appearance and spacing of the article summary and prefix.
• Responsive Layout: Automatically adapt the block layout for smaller screens.

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Useful for:​

• Article Forums: Add a dedicated cover and information section to article threads.
• Custom Styles: Match the new block to the active XenForo style.
• Content Presentation: Present key article information in a more structured and visually distinct layout.

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Screenshots:​

Hero layout​

Side layouts​

Above layout​

Style properties​