CurrencyConverter
Version
1.0.0 (last update on Jul 26, 2008)
Rating
Compatibility
Votes
Favoured
13
License
GPLv2 or later
Non-Commercial
Type
Views
27377
Date Added
24 July 2008
Highly configurable stand alone module to allow your users to determine currency conversions from one denomination to another. The module uses AJAX functionality so the page doesn't have to refresh when fetching the rates or making the calculations. It uses Yahoo Finance to obtain the up-to-the minute conversion rates and presently there are 153 denominations to choose from! There are MANY configurable options in the Admin module configuration screen. And the module is XHTML 1.0 Transitional valid!
Highlights
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ALL text on the front end is editable on the module configuration screen.
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Set the 'Default' From and To currency denominations. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Almost everything in the module is configurable - form field widths, font sizes and colors, background colors, 3 different options for the converter country selector drop-down lists, and more!
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The html layout of the module itself is also completely configurable - through a textarea form field right on the configuration screen. Use any HTML you need! There is also a 'Restore to Default Layout' option, in case you 'break' the module layout.
Installation and Usage
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Install like any other module - through the Joomla! Extensions-->Install/Uninstall menu. Then go to Extensions-->Module Manager, click on the Currency Converter module and start to set the options you want!
* Be sure to set the module to 'Enabled - Yes'
* Be sure to select the 'Position' where you'd like it on your site (i.e. left, right, user1, etc.)
You can also 'include' the module in ANY content/Article using the standard Joomla! Content - Load Module Plugin. Here's how:
1. You need to make sure the Load Module Plugin is enabled. Go to Extensions-->Plugin Manager, scroll down and click on the Content - Load Module Plugin. Make sure that 'Yes' is checked beside the 'Enabled' option. Then click the 'Save' button.
2. Go to Extensions-->Module Manager and click on the Currency Converter module. You will need to change the 'Postion' option for the module. Click inside the 'Position' drop-down field. You should see a blinking cursor. Erase the text that is there (backspace or delete) and type in a unique name of your own - I'll use 'cconverter' for this example (you can call the position whatever you want *except* any existing module position - i.e. left, right, etc. will NOT work - it must be unique!). Make sure the Module is Enabled (yes) and then click 'Save'.
3. This last step will 'place' the module in a content/article item. Go to Content-->Article Manager and open a content/article item you wish to place the module into. Position the cursor in the content textarea box exactly where you would like the Currency Convertor to appear. It can be within a table
You asked that we write a review if we liked the ext., and I read reviews that weren't favorable to the mod, reviews that are very useful, especially if the developer responds to them... I loved it! Tried other that didn't work for me (certainly I am to blame) but this one did, I especially appreciate how you can remove links/ads, it looks very professional and I plan on exploring your other extensions.
Great converter. It only took 5 mins to download, install and set up menu. Thankyou!
Good module, does what it says and is easy to set for the currency you need. Thanks a useful addition to my site.
I like this component. Is well though and very easy to use.
also is very cutomizable which makes it perfect for all sites that need currency coversion.
It would be nice to have the ability to set an static current conversion rate from any currency. sort of what you see on TV.
Two thumbs up for this. thanks to the developer(s).
also is very cutomizable which makes it perfect for all sites that need currency coversion.
It would be nice to have the ability to set an static current conversion rate from any currency. sort of what you see on TV.
Two thumbs up for this. thanks to the developer(s).