CustomContent
Version
2.0 (last update on Mar 24, 2008)
Rating
Compatibility
Votes
Favoured
48
License
GPLv2 or later
Non-Commercial
Type
Views
93671
Date Added
20 February 2008
This really helps me place content where I need it and has made me more organised and effective. Thank you
This module is an excellent addition to Joomla! It allows me to have all of my content in articles and then load specific articles into module positions. The process creates a cleaner and more organized workflow. Thank you!
Plug-in is great but doesn't work with the YouTube plug-in called "Qtube" when it is on the same site. I used the CustomContent plug-in so that I could display my easypaypal plug-in as a module. So I added the plug-in to a new article and then displayed the customcontent module in the right panel of a page. Simple! Works fine except when I enable the QTube plug-in on another page. When Qtube is enabled, the easypaypal button appears and works but above it the page displays an error message related to my Qtube plug-in. There seems to be a conflict between the two plug-ins. The error message says:
Warning: Missing argument 3 for plgContentQTube::onPrepareContent() in /home/aumakua/www/www/plugins/content/qtube.php on line 23
Warning: Missing argument 3 for plgContentQTube::onPrepareContent() in /home/aumakua/www/www/plugins/content/qtube.php on line 23
Since migrating several sites to Joomla 1.5, there have been a few very frustrating issues dealing with a new found lack of functionality that Joomla 1.0 possessed but 1.5 does not. The most grueling issue to overcome was Joomla 1.5's lack of ability to achieve plugin functionality within custom HTML modules.
Well, it's a shame I found the CustomContent Module now and not earlier. But I am extremely grateful nonetheless. Joomla 1.5 website development would have been much easier and customization would have been executed much quicker with this simple module functionality.
What's even better about Joomla 1.5 capability through this module is that you can now have front end editors quickly modify module design and functionality through the Joomla content system, which is where the content of this module is managed.
Well, it's a shame I found the CustomContent Module now and not earlier. But I am extremely grateful nonetheless. Joomla 1.5 website development would have been much easier and customization would have been executed much quicker with this simple module functionality.
What's even better about Joomla 1.5 capability through this module is that you can now have front end editors quickly modify module design and functionality through the Joomla content system, which is where the content of this module is managed.
Indeed, this extends the custom html module in a simple and *very* useful way. Makes it a breeze to extend the layout of a page by using modules and the article manager.
Yes, this functionality should standard with joomla. Definitely needs to be part of the core in some form.
Squash a few bugs, bring it out of beta and you've got a 5-star module for sure.
Yes, this functionality should standard with joomla. Definitely needs to be part of the core in some form.
Squash a few bugs, bring it out of beta and you've got a 5-star module for sure.
I wish people would refrain from posting reviews until they understood the nuances of an add-on. This module makes up for the fact that Joomla decided to stop plugins running on modules. It also allows you to centralise custom HTML which makes it easier for users (esp non-tech ones) to manage their sites. Well done and bravo...
One nuance:
helper.php Line 36
$results = $dispatcher->trigger('onPrepareContent', array (& $item, & $params, NULL ));
Added the NULL to prevent warnings about missing 3rd parameter...
By the way if you want plugins to run on Section an category descriptions check out this post: http://forum.joomla.org/viewtopic.php?f=469&t=250173
One nuance:
helper.php Line 36
$results = $dispatcher->trigger('onPrepareContent', array (& $item, & $params, NULL ));
Added the NULL to prevent warnings about missing 3rd parameter...
By the way if you want plugins to run on Section an category descriptions check out this post: http://forum.joomla.org/viewtopic.php?f=469&t=250173
This module is absolutely brilliant. USed in conjunction with DirectPHP it means that you can include custom PHP code in your Joomla modules, giving unrivaled flexibility to your CMS.
Every Joomla 1.5 has a Custom HTML module already installed. Go to MODULES, click on NEW and choose CUSTOM HTML. ;) I guess there is no need to install this one.
Owner's reply
The module was developed to fill a specific need by a user who wanted to use plugins on their custom HTML modules. The core does not do this, this module does.
This extension is wonderful and easy to use.
You can even select your article from a list, so no need for entering the article ID. Excellent!!
One disadvantage is that it strips the "read more" link
Is this a bug? If not, please add the possibility to have "read more" links.
You can even select your article from a list, so no need for entering the article ID. Excellent!!
One disadvantage is that it strips the "read more" link
Is this a bug? If not, please add the possibility to have "read more" links.
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