BreadCrumbs Advanced
It's just like the default breadcrumbs module from a default Joomla! installation but... with some advanced options and some minor fixes.
Advanced option added:
1. Cut off last breadcrumb (Yes/No)
2. Cut breadcrumb at (give position to cut off)
3. Add character(s) at cut off end (can be any character or none)
Fixes:
1. When Show Last is set to "No" and Show Home is set to "Yes" it now displays the Home-title, even if itself is the last breadcrumb (dissapears in default module).
2. When Show Last is set to "No" the seperator at the end of the line is now hidden (hangin' at the end of the line in default module).
You can use this module instead of the original one but don't forget to deactivate the original breadcrumbs and activate this advanced one!
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Note for Joomla! 1.5 users:
When your template has a line like this one:
...jdoc:include type="module" name="breadcrumbs"...
you'll have to replace the name with "breadcrumbs_advanced". Or just use another position than "breadcrumb" for the advanced module.
Sorry to read about your dissapointing experience with the BreadCrumbs Advanced module. But testing and unstalling any module/component doesn't always mean it's the cause of website problems.
The Breadcrumbs advanced module is an exact copy of the original breadcrumbs sourcecode from the Joomla! team with a few changes to "cut off" text (breadcrumbs). So nothing is added that could slow down any website.
And remember when you uninstall the module you also set the breadcrumbs module display back in the correct layer (the default one for the template you use). You also can contact us through our webpage for assistance.
As stated above certain modules did not pass the proper data to the breadcrumb modules to work correctly so navigation was broken. I emailed the developer to see if he could possibly link the 'Home' within the breadcrumb permanently. Essentially always giving an option for users to return home.
The developer and I exchanged emails until finally it met my exact needs.
Not only does this module work as it should, it does it flawlessly. And if you need a small tweak, this developer is in my opinion, Superior to many others that would have simply shrugged it off!
Thanks again UWIX!!
-Ryan
The developers website homepage does not have anything but a email address listed and those that use Virtuemart may be disapointed as it also disables the VM Breadcrumbs.
But if it works for you, let us know!
The SEF problem you describe is not related to this module; just tested it and with SEF on or off there's no difference, it still works.
What happens if you place BreadCrumbs Advanced in another moduel-position (e.g. bottom)?
Our webpage is under construction but for support the email address should be enough, isn't it?
We haven't detected the Virtuemart problem and suprises us; BreadCrumbs Advanced is an adjusted (original) source from the Joomla! 1.5 BreadCrumbs module.
Perhaps you're using the default breadcrumbs position instead of a seperate breadcrumbs_advanced position in your template.
