Attachments 
Version
3.1 (last update on Jun 9, 2013)
Rating
Compatibility
Reviews
186
License
GPLv2 or later
Non-Commercial
Type
Date Added
24 September 2007
Uses Updater?
- Yes
INSTALLATION IS SIMPLE: Use the Joomla installer with the single installation zip file. The component and all plugins are installed in a single step. Attachments uses the Joomla "upgrade" capability and can be installed over previous versions of Attachments.
There are two versions of Attachments:
* Version 3.1 for Joomla 2.5.7+ or 3.x
-- The 3.x versions will NOT work on Joomla 1.5
-- See demo video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMzOVNfYJIo&hd=1
-- DOWNLOAD: http://joomlacode.org/gf/project/attachments3/frs/
-- FORUMS: http://joomlacode.org/gf/project/attachments3/forum/
* Version 2.x for Joomla 1.5
-- The 2.x versions will NOT work on Joomla 2.5 and later
-- See demo video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nCbRbfJ9io&hd=1
-- DOWNLOAD: http://joomlacode.org/gf/project/attachments/frs/
-- FORUMS: http://joomlacode.org/gf/project/attachments/forum/
If you would like to subscribe to an email list for announcements about the Attachments extension, please visit: http://jmcameron.net/attachments/email-list.html
Releases 3.1+ and 2.2+ give you several ways to add, edit, and delete your attachments on the front end, back end, and in article editors on the front and back ends (including during article creation). There are many options to control who can see attachments. When you add or edit attachments, page updates are done quickly without full page reloads.
If you plan to use this extension for sensitive files, use the 'Secure' mode. This provides secure storage of attachment files and prevents access by anyone without logging in.
Attachments 3.1 includes many new features:
--- Supports both Joomla 2.5.7+ and 3.x!
--- Improved permissions handling for backend users with limited permissions.
--- New option to display attachments to the public that require logging in to download.
--- URL attachments are now handled in a secure way (download count works for both).
--- Now supports Joomfish (with additional plugin).
--- Refactored to allow template overrides of all CSS files and images.
--- More robust file downloading.
--- Many fixes and improvements.
Plug-in does not allow public users to add attachments. The user needs to be a super admin. Also when you remove this through 'extensions-manage' you WILL get an error. If you go into your FTP and into components and delete Com_attachments and the sub folder 'attachments' in the root folder of the site. It will not fix anything... I have lost all access to my back end. The front end has a fatal error. This COULD have been a very nice plug-in if it weren't for the "add attachment" restrictions and the fatal errors upon uninstalling.
I was using version 3.0.3
Joomla 2.5
I am a web site designer and coder so I know I will eventually fix it.
Jonathan however replies to emails fast and is nice. (support related)
I was using version 3.0.3
Joomla 2.5
I am a web site designer and coder so I know I will eventually fix it.
Jonathan however replies to emails fast and is nice. (support related)
Owner's reply
I misunderstood what the reviewer wanted to do. Yes, "Public" can add attachments to articles if "Public" can edit the article and if the permissions for Attachments are set to allow public creating of attachments. I just tested this and it works.
To properly uninstall Attachments, uninstall the "Attachments Package" which uninstalls the component and all associated plugins. I agree there is a problem that occurs if just the component is uninstalled. I will try to fix that for the next release.
I have used this component for a long time since 1.5 and now 2.5. I have never really had a problem as it works so well!
My admin upgrade said new version upgrade. So I did and the upgrade failed with errors. Posted for support and got super fast reply! Followed instructions and all is well. Imagine all this and support too...
What makes this so great the author is always making it better! We use it for images and downloads. The users love it as its easy to use and understand.
My admin upgrade said new version upgrade. So I did and the upgrade failed with errors. Posted for support and got super fast reply! Followed instructions and all is well. Imagine all this and support too...
What makes this so great the author is always making it better! We use it for images and downloads. The users love it as its easy to use and understand.
I used this on a Joomla 1.5 site for many years and just upgraded to 2.5. I wasn't happy that my attachments didn't survive the upgrade, but it was no problem to recreate them.
One note of warning, you'll probably have to modify the allowed file types in your site's Media Manager before you can upload much. Not a big deal, but that bit me twice.
I wish there was an option to add a menu item that points to the list of attachments - I imagine my users would like to see all attachments in one place.
One note of warning, you'll probably have to modify the allowed file types in your site's Media Manager before you can upload much. Not a big deal, but that bit me twice.
I wish there was an option to add a menu item that points to the list of attachments - I imagine my users would like to see all attachments in one place.
Works as advertised! I was looking for a decent extension for embedding PDFs in the article for Joomla 2.5, but most are incompatible or require you to upload the files manually in the directories and key in some shortcodes (not so friendly for users who are less tech savvy).
I like the simple, user friendly process and the manager that helps organize your uploads. It even opens PDF and other files in a separate tab in the browser, which is beyond what I expected out of an attachment add-on and fits just what I need!
Even though it is not exactly embedding the files within the article, it's good enough for me and my users - just clicks and no syntax issues. :)
I like the simple, user friendly process and the manager that helps organize your uploads. It even opens PDF and other files in a separate tab in the browser, which is beyond what I expected out of an attachment add-on and fits just what I need!
Even though it is not exactly embedding the files within the article, it's good enough for me and my users - just clicks and no syntax issues. :)
Using Attachments in Joomla 2.5 and 1.5. Using it since Attachments 2.1.2 (January 2011).
Advantages: centralized management of all attachments of the administrative area site.
Disadvantages: there is no way to limit the number of downloads, for example, for the user.
Technical support - do not used.
User-friendly interface, has almost all the components necessary capacity investments. Translated into Russian.
Using Attachments for attaching files on the blog.
Engaged in web technologies since March 2007. Use Joomla since December 2009.
Advantages: centralized management of all attachments of the administrative area site.
Disadvantages: there is no way to limit the number of downloads, for example, for the user.
Technical support - do not used.
User-friendly interface, has almost all the components necessary capacity investments. Translated into Russian.
Using Attachments for attaching files on the blog.
Engaged in web technologies since March 2007. Use Joomla since December 2009.
Tried on Joomla 2.5.4 without problem. Very good extension, you can attach files from frontend or in backend with a button under the editor.
Also in the backend there is a very useful Attachments Manager very well organized.
The default CSS used for the list of downloadable files is beatyfull and clear with icons for file types.
Good options and user permissions usage.
Also in the backend there is a very useful Attachments Manager very well organized.
The default CSS used for the list of downloadable files is beatyfull and clear with icons for file types.
Good options and user permissions usage.
This is an incredibly useful and easy to use tool for Joomla!. I'm using it on Joomla! 1.7 and it works pretty well. I realy recommend it to anyone who needs its site to offer files download/upload functions to visitors.
What I must like from this extension are its simplicity and effectiveness. Realy easy to install, configure and use.
What I must like from this extension are its simplicity and effectiveness. Realy easy to install, configure and use.
Very usefull plugin for attaching files to articles but in the 1.5 compatible version you could rename the path to the files attached, in the 1.7 compatible version you can`t do this...
Except this it`s a good plugin
Except this it`s a good plugin
This is an amazing plugin! Love it. Only problem I have is that I have pages where there's different attachment sections, but with this plugin everything gets grouped together. (So instead of it saying "Attachments:" I'd need multiple ones, ex. "Fruits:" / "Vegetables:" that I could add individual attachments to.)
So, sadly, I won't be able to use it for my site. But I still see the power and beauty of this plugin and hope to be able to use it sometime in the future!
So, sadly, I won't be able to use it for my site. But I still see the power and beauty of this plugin and hope to be able to use it sometime in the future!
Thanks alot, i used the extensions at joomla 1.5. I had to go to 1.7 because the database of 1.5 was corrupt. But i had to miss this component so much.
Again thanks for the great work you do !
Again thanks for the great work you do !
Perfect extension where a registered user can use front end editing to add attachments.
Not only is the extension great but the support is even better. The developer helped me figure out a glitch in the newsflash module which I was using with the attachments plugin. He was extremely prompt and helpful.
Thanks again!
Not only is the extension great but the support is even better. The developer helped me figure out a glitch in the newsflash module which I was using with the attachments plugin. He was extremely prompt and helpful.
Thanks again!
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