Versions
Version
1.959 (last update on Nov 15, 2011)
Rating
Compatibility
Reviews
26
License
GPLv2 or later
Non-Commercial
Type
Date Added
17 October 2008
This component and two plugins provide a simple content versioning solution for Joomla. It saves a backup copy each time content is saved. It also adds an editor button to allow you to restore a document you're editing with a backup version.
+Features
-A new enterprise workflow add-on to this package is now available! (Workflow is 1.5 only) See our site for more info!
-A new autosave add-on to this package is now available! See our site for more info!
-Shows a list of prior versions for every article, their size, creator and date
-Allows for preview of prior versions before use
-Send an optional email notification when content changes
-Shows a difference view, displaying changes from current to selected version.
-Shows the number of versions directly on the button
-Displayed as a an editor icon, no separate component to deal with
-Translated into French, Spanish, Catalan, German and English
-Configurable limit of versions to store
-Ability to delete prior versions
-Ajax enabled, very simple to use.
-Optionally disabled for front-end users
Recent updates:
*Improved "Diff" view performance for very large articles
*Universal installer!
*Added document size to the selection screen
*Updated to include support for JCK Editor
*Updated to include support for FCKEditor
*Updated to use correct directory seperator.
*If you have had problems installing, we found that a spanish character in the xml file was causing problems with some versions of Joomla. Please try the latest version.
*Fixed multiple front-end bugs,
*Added new installer script
*Updated difference view
*Moved SCV to use the actual revision number from SVN
*Added a "Difference" view to the preview showing difference between current article and selected version
*Fixed autoincrement bug in table create statement
*Added limit to number of versions to store (under content plugin parameters)
*Added version deletion with Ajax goodness
*Thanks to Lucas Guardino from Web Empresa for the Spanish and the Catalan Translation
*Added the author name next to the version
*Added language files for multilingual support
*Added full content preview for large articles
*Added a version check for 1.5.4 or higher
*Added a training video
*Fixed a bug to include fulltext
I recently updated a component on my site, which gave me a window in which I could edit keywords and metatags whilst scrolling through the article. On saving I found that 6 of my 8 pages had been deleted. Before I set out on the arduous task of recreating this article I installed Simple Content Versioning. Boy was I glad I did! After several hours bringing my article back to life, I used the component to check my keywords - bam! It instantly deleted my 6 pages again without any warning whatsoever. But this time I was prepared. In fact thanks to Simple Content Versioning I was so well prepared that it took just 2 clicks to restore my previous version. What a lifesaver! I just use the basic Joomla CMS with no fancy add-ins and this is completely invaluable for me. Thank you so much - good work.
have been using this content versioning system on all my sites for a good long time. It's one of those must have parts for all joomla websites - Hopefully it gets updated for 2.5 soon :)
While it appears this would be great for a site where the editors all have access to the backend, it entirely breaks the front-end content system.
Once either or both of the plugins are enabled, I found I can no longer submit content with anything other than the administrator back-end: all front-end content submission now generates a complete failure and the site crashes.
I am using Joomla 1.6.1.
Once either or both of the plugins are enabled, I found I can no longer submit content with anything other than the administrator back-end: all front-end content submission now generates a complete failure and the site crashes.
I am using Joomla 1.6.1.
Owner's reply
We fixed this issue (with Joomla 1.6.1 only)
I just installed this component and found out that it works very well, if you use it only in one language.
But I am working with Joomfish too, and then it seems to produce trouble.
As I've seen the question about Joomfish support was posted 1,5 years ago. Is there anything new?
Thanks a lot, Heike
But I am working with Joomfish too, and then it seems to produce trouble.
As I've seen the question about Joomfish support was posted 1,5 years ago. Is there anything new?
Thanks a lot, Heike
This component allows you to save versions of articles. But the websites I work on typically rely heavily on other components, like VirtueMart, Wordpress for Joomla, Remository, JoomFish etc.
It would be nice to be able to save versions of more items, e.g. modules, products, translations etc. The versions button actually shows on many of those items, but it only works for articles.
It would be nice to be able to save versions of more items, e.g. modules, products, translations etc. The versions button actually shows on many of those items, but it only works for articles.
This is a great plugin. Of course, it works with TinyMCE. I read some reviews saying that this doesn't work with JCE editor, but I did a simple test and it works just fine. It does not, however, seem to work well with JCK. A revision is saved, but when trying to Use a saved revision only the word "content" gets inserted into the editor. I commented on both forums for JCK and SCV, so maybe one of them will fix the issue.
One workaround that I can see for the time being, for those that must use JCK, is to go ahead and use JCK with versioning enabled, and if you have to restore to an older version then do so with JCE or TinyMCE and then switch back to JCK for editing :)
On a final note, I see that it's been almost a year since this plugin has been updated. That worries me a little, and I would hope that the developer doesn't abandon this very useful project.
One workaround that I can see for the time being, for those that must use JCK, is to go ahead and use JCK with versioning enabled, and if you have to restore to an older version then do so with JCE or TinyMCE and then switch back to JCK for editing :)
On a final note, I see that it's been almost a year since this plugin has been updated. That worries me a little, and I would hope that the developer doesn't abandon this very useful project.
The extension works well, but the delete functionality seems to be hit and miss. The delete link does not show in the modal window even though I have configured the Button - Versioning XTD plugin to allow for version deletion.
Excellent plugin, allow me to control who of my employees has edited some article.
Request Features:
+ Support languages
+ Better preview, it´s a little confusing for me.
+ This is the one, incorporate in the preview who published the article, who put it in frontpage or not, who recategorize, etc. So, allow me to easy look in the preview other changes in the article but not in content.
Thanks for your component.
Request Features:
+ Support languages
+ Better preview, it´s a little confusing for me.
+ This is the one, incorporate in the preview who published the article, who put it in frontpage or not, who recategorize, etc. So, allow me to easy look in the preview other changes in the article but not in content.
Thanks for your component.
This will only work on the core Joomla content system.
My company builds websites that make use of the popular K2 content system.. And while the version plugin does show up under the editor window, there are no revisions in the system because it's not K2 aware.
For most people this is a non-issue but it's good to know in case you're using something other than the out of the box Joomla content management.
With all of that said, I've used it in the past before we switched and it definitely saved our life more than once.. if/when K2 support is ever included, I'll be a user again.
My company builds websites that make use of the popular K2 content system.. And while the version plugin does show up under the editor window, there are no revisions in the system because it's not K2 aware.
For most people this is a non-issue but it's good to know in case you're using something other than the out of the box Joomla content management.
With all of that said, I've used it in the past before we switched and it definitely saved our life more than once.. if/when K2 support is ever included, I'll be a user again.
Get this plugin. I installed it and it worked perfectly.
I'm installing it in all of my sites. Not only is it great for client article screwups, it's also great for the webmaster. I am more willing to make test changes knowing that there is a list of backups of the articles -- just a click away.
Highly recommended!
...Rowby
I'm installing it in all of my sites. Not only is it great for client article screwups, it's also great for the webmaster. I am more willing to make test changes knowing that there is a list of backups of the articles -- just a click away.
Highly recommended!
...Rowby
versioning is a great idea.
the preview is a little bit confusingly.
but there is a several problem with the JCE-editor.
using them together, you lose the content.
the preview is a little bit confusingly.
but there is a several problem with the JCE-editor.
using them together, you lose the content.
Owner's reply
This plugin does work with the JCE editor. Please post a question in our support forum if you have a problem. Thanks!
When updating articles on the live site it is easy to be a little to quick when updating articles.
This extension has helped me several times as I now can find, compare, and return to previous versions of articles.
This extension is easy to use and I believe it simply is a must for anyone looking to make life easier for themselves when working on a live site.
This extension has helped me several times as I now can find, compare, and return to previous versions of articles.
This extension is easy to use and I believe it simply is a must for anyone looking to make life easier for themselves when working on a live site.
First I will say that once this was installed it worked fantastic! Trying to get it installed was a little annoying however, only because the location of the tmp folder is apparently hard-coded in the install and since mine is not located in the default location (as per Joomla security instructions) it kept giving me an error saying the tmp folder was not writable. I finally got it to install by creating a tmp folder in the default location with 777 rights. Once installed I just deleted the directory.
Again - the component works GREAT now that I got that solved. Thanks!
Again - the component works GREAT now that I got that solved. Thanks!
I am thrilled with this extension - it's amazing. It solves the problem I had with my users not having article backups.
I love the way I can set how many levels/versions to keep, and even more impressive is the preview showing what has been altered in different versions! Absolutely awesome!
Thanks
I love the way I can set how many levels/versions to keep, and even more impressive is the preview showing what has been altered in different versions! Absolutely awesome!
Thanks
I've installed this component on all the Joomla servers I manage. Finally, a simple and effective version control app that my users's can use. I only allow editing from the backend, so I can't speak of how it work on the frontend. From what I've seen this will be perfect for correcting those "oops" mistakes when a page is changed that shouldn't have been.
I really like the this tool, it's simple to use and provides what I was looking for: a way to roll back to a previous date showing the author of the particular revision.
I am not sure how hard it would be to integrate this solution with Joom!Fish, unfortunately for this reason I will not be able to use it on any of my sites.
When I edit my translated articles the revision button is there but it doesn't work
Thank you for this great tool!
I am not sure how hard it would be to integrate this solution with Joom!Fish, unfortunately for this reason I will not be able to use it on any of my sites.
When I edit my translated articles the revision button is there but it doesn't work
Thank you for this great tool!
Owner's reply
Thanks for your comment. We are planning to add Joomfish support as time allows.
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