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K2 Multi Category Component

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1 click installable K2 multi-category component allows you easily assign K2 items to multiple categories and display thru menu category links.

***6/19/2012

Hey! We made additional changes to the Breadcrumb issue and some permission issues where k2 was unable to check permissions of multi-categories.

We will be sending out an e-mail to all the previous purchasers of the component but if you missed that or need an updated version, e-mail me at components@usjoomlapros.com and I will send you the new version of the component.

US Joomla Pros


***4/30/2012 -

Joomla 2.5 Added!

*** 8/30/2011 -

Hello everyone,

We were able to reproduce the breadcrumb and SH404 issue and have fixed them. If you have purchased the K2 Multi-category component and are experiencing an issue with the breadcrumbs or SH404 not working, please email me at components@usjoomlapros.com and I will send you the new version of the component.

Also, we have recently added import/export functionality to the component. If you are interested in that, please email also.

Thanks

US Joomla Pros

*** Just Added a 2 minute demonstration video of the installation and functionality of the component ***

- 1 click install (no file editing required)
- Create K2 Categories
- Create K2 Item and assign to multiple K2 categories (use ctrl-click to select multiple categories from list)
- Link to K2 Categroy from Joomla menu item

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2012-12-10
Reviews: 2
It should be noted that this “component” hacks the core K2 PHP files. This makes it difficult to update K2, and difficult to implement any other customizations.

The extra categories are not stored in a separate database table, but are all stored as comma-separated integers in the `catid` column of the `#__k2_items` table. This is not proper database design and can lead to unexpected problems.
2012-10-23
Reviews: 1
This extension does what it promises and does it just the way you expect. The istalation can not be more simple as there is no need of any additional set up - it simply works right after the instalation. I was quite confused with the latest K2 update as multi-category K2 items simply disappeared. Nevertheless the support is as excellent as the extension - communication went straight forward and I got the updated jextension in really just few minutes.
2012-06-21
Reviews: 1
the component worked fine for me until I discover, that some users with restricted rights weren't able to post. I contacted the support, gave them my data for login & ftp and a few days later they had fixed my site.
great work...
Owner's reply

Thank you for your support. It's my pleasure to help our users and we definitely want to make the components the best they can be as well as the user experience. If you need anything else, don't hesitate to contact me at tina@usjoomlapros.com

Tina

2012-06-15
Reviews: 1
What i can say about this extension? That is what i need for long time ago and now it have, thank you for your work. Now i have what i need for my client. Excellent extension, excellent company, answer quick, very help full.
Thank you!
Owner's reply

We are so glad you are pleased with our extension. If you have any issues or questions don't hesitate to let us know!

Tina
tina@usjoomlapros.com

2012-06-14
Reviews: 2
Extension is great. Everyone can find items in their own way.
I had some bugs, and these were fixed.
Good service.
Owner's reply

Sergio,

I'm so glad we were able to fix the bugs, get what you needed done and you are pleased. As always, if you have any issues, please don't hesitate to let us know!

Tina
tina@usjoomlapros.com

2012-06-11
Reviews: 2
I have used this extension several times on several sites and have had no issues and it saved me hours of time.
Owner's reply

We are pleased to hear your review and that it's a added value for you. If you have any issues or questions don't hesitate to let us know!

Tina
tina@usjoomlapros.com

2012-06-09
Reviews: 2
This extension is a great one, much needed as its the one of its kind that do this exact job
Owner's reply

Thank you for the review and glad you are getting the full value out of the component. If you have any issues or questions don't hesitate to let us know!

Tina
tina@usjoomlapros.com

2012-05-24
Reviews: 6
This is truly a one-of-a-kind extension for any serious K2 user. It has increased our productivity one-hundred fold! Shortly after purchasing, we received a download link and followed the simple video installation on the developer’s web site. We used it to enter hundreds of K2 articles under one category, then proceeded to add multiple categories to each article. Thanks to the developer for this flawless extension, and also to Tina for her immediate reply to our support question.
Owner's reply

Thank you so much for your support. We are invested heavily in support and will make sure all issues are addressed in a timely manner.

Any issues you have, don't hesitate to contact me at tina@usjoomlapros.com.

2012-05-12
Reviews: 4
Have had good success with this component (latest version for J2.5). Installed easily, very intuitive, back-end & front-end worked as expected. Their support has been responsive. I think they heard the community!
Owner's reply

We did hear the community! We are working very hard to make sure all support issues are handled timely and without incident. We appreciate your support.

If you have any issues or need anything, don't hesitate to contact me at tina@usjoomlapros.com.

Tina

2012-03-28
Reviews: 1
No problems with initial deployment, and seemed to work for a couple of weeks on the surface of things, but item ordering on a given category list page randomly stopped working and threw the entire site into disarray.

Support is functionally unavailable after sale. Have written multiple emails to the developers, and have received no response in months.
Owner's reply

We are sorry you had issues. We understand the need for support and have created new forums (free of spam) and I have been put in charge of all component support. If you need anything further please don't hesitate to contact me at components@usjoomlapros.com.

I welcome your feedback!

Tina Winslow
Component Support
US Joomla Pros
tina@usjoomlapros.com

2012-03-19
Reviews: 1
Unfortunately this plugin caused serious errors on my website. Developer doesn't respond to emails asking for support or refund.
Owner's reply

I'm sorry the support was less than what you needed. We understand the need for support and have created new forums (free of spam) and I have been put in charge of all component support. If you need anything further please don't hesitate to contact me at components@usjoomlapros.com.

I welcome your feedback!

Tina Winslow
Component Support
US Joomla Pros
tina@usjoomlapros.com

2012-02-23
Reviews: 1
I bought this plugin, but there is a big bug. And do not get any help from support.

When Creating Extra Fields, or edit, not the show the options Default values ​​for any type selected.

K2 does not accept the group created, and attempts to create a new group. Even the new group does not show Default values.

The problem was only solved com_k2_multicat When uninstalled the component. This confirms the existing problem.

I cant use the system this way and without correction. I have sent e-mail request Explanations and getting in return.

I want refund of my investment. I created a dispute on PayPal and the seller would not manifest. It seems fun, and I'm the clown.
Owner's reply

I'm sorry the support was less than what you needed. We understand the need for support and have created new forums (free of spam) and I have been put in charge of all component support. If you want to e-mail me directly and I'll see what I can do to answer your issues - components@usjoomlapros.com.

I welcome your feedback!

Tina Winslow
Component Support
US Joomla Pros
tina@usjoomlapros.com

2012-01-23
Reviews: 3
This is a good component, although it's not where it needs to be yet. The component installed fine, and worked for me, but it is only available for the back-end not the front end. I would like to have this enabled in the front end so that way i can assign front end editing for novice users.

The support seems a bit out of touch considering their forum is riddled with spam topics, and there's very little replies to topics.

i was having some issue with all the multi categories showing up on a blog category page. I Didn't end up using a blog category link to display my multi categories, so i didn't mess with that problem any further. Also, there is an option on the blog category page to display the category title but only one single category title is displayed, not multiple ones.
2011-09-16
Reviews: 3
I bought this extension, but uninstalled due to not supporting third party modules for the item display. Support is good. I got money back. RECOMMENDED for those who use just K2 and its own extensions.
2011-09-13
Reviews: 1
We used this component on our restaurant site and it worked great. Very easy installation.

I would recommend it highly.
2011-08-24
Reviews: 1
Does not work properly, Extremely Poor customer services :( i bought and installed this so called 'k2 multi category' component and had problems straight away then i tried to contact them to get some help but for last 1 month they only replied me once(halfheartedly) despite of my dozen emails. NOT RECOMMENDED.
Owner's reply

We emailed Leo multiple times asking for login info to try and identify the issue. He would not give it to us, so we refunded his payment. I am sorry he is unhappy with the component and the customer service, but as I told him many times, we could not duplicate his problem on our servers and needed access to his to see exactly what the issue was. He refused to give us access, and as I said, we refunded his payment.

The component works 100% as advertised. If anyone would like a FREE trial to check themselves, please email me directly.

Thanks

Scott

2011-08-24
Reviews: 2
We had the need for multi categories in K2 because we offer free downloadable products on our site which fall into more than one category.

These guys hooked it up! Works great.

Not only that, I needed a solution for importing multiple categories. They customized the component for me so now we will save a boatload of time when transitioning to our new site. We have over 400 products to upload and it is sweet.

Highly recommended.
2011-07-18
Reviews: 2
And it works exactly as described. Very simple installation, and very easy to assign a k2 item to multiple categories.

We had a question and sent an email which was replied to almost immediately.