2J News Slider 
Version
2.0.0 (last update on Feb 4, 2012)
Rating
Compatibility
Votes
Favoured
64
License
GPLv2 or later
Commercial
Type
Views
333724
Date Added
25 March 2008
2JNewsSlider component reading content articles from Joomla category and showing them at front end 2JNewsSlider module, inside Joomla content article (with 2JNewsSlider mambot/plugin) or using direct link to 2JNewsSlider component. 2JNewsSlider building slides from the intro text of articles (with headline and images).
Very wide range of effects and settings, make it more flexible for personalization. All elements of the front end interface could be easily changed by CSS styles (in admin section of the component : CSS editor).
2JNewsSlider could be used in very wide range of cases. For example: as headlines rotator at your news or personal site; as showcase for property and e-commerce sites; as front end module for representing animated list of your products and services; with 2JNewsSlider you can easily build presentation section of your webside.
Key Features:
* Ordering options: order slides by joomla articles ordering, by creation date, by articles hits, by votes. Using this options you can make with 2JNewsSlider lists of the most viewed, most rated or latest articles
* Random slides option showing 2JNewsSlider slides in random order
* Ability to use articles from joomla content categories or section (multi-categories mode)
* Showing slide show of the headlines of joomla articles
* 2JNewsSlider support content images inside slides
* Ability to show Read More option
* HTML tags and CSS support
* New front end navigation elements: next/prev big arrows, play/pause buttons, next/prev small arrows
* W3C CSS, XHTML validate (no errors, notices, warnings )
* Fade effect
* Custom navigation panel location
* 15 effects for slide change process!!!
* All front end elements easily customizable with CSS and backend settings
* 5 front end themes already implemented in distribution package
* Ability to insert slider into joomla content articles using 2JNewsSlider mambot/plugin
* Ability to make direct link to 2JNewsSlider component
* Support Joomla! 1.0.X, Joomla! 1.5 and Joomla! 2.5 Native
* Implemented to avoid AJAX libs conflicts
* Module + Component + Mambot/Plugin for sliders management from Joomla backend.
* Possible to use few 2JNewsSlider instances at the same page
* Pause mode scroller stay on hold when visitor point to the current slide by mouse
* Version for Joomla2.5 implemented using Native classes and structures (didn't used legacy plugin)
* Compatibility options: ability to select main tag for 2JNewsSlider container: ul->li (default option), using div or span. Very useful in the case of conflicts with another code in joomla template, or some other front end module
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Put simlply this component displays all articles from a selected joomla category in a slick sliding presentation via module and/or in your content with the mambot.
It was easy to intall and configure and I didnt need to contact support or read the provided instruction manual to get it looking the way I wanted.
I downloaded this primarily to add a featured articles ticker to my homepage which it does very well but its also very versatile and im now using the module as a photo slideshow too.
My only gripe is with the navigation panel, if your trying to present a large number of articles in a small space and want user navigation the only option is numbered selection which takes up too much space, the option to have previous/next buttons instead would have been nice.
All in all its a superb component thats very versatile and easy to use. Highly recommended.
It was easy to intall and configure and I didnt need to contact support or read the provided instruction manual to get it looking the way I wanted.
I downloaded this primarily to add a featured articles ticker to my homepage which it does very well but its also very versatile and im now using the module as a photo slideshow too.
My only gripe is with the navigation panel, if your trying to present a large number of articles in a small space and want user navigation the only option is numbered selection which takes up too much space, the option to have previous/next buttons instead would have been nice.
All in all its a superb component thats very versatile and easy to use. Highly recommended.
No install problems, no config problems. I had one issue with the appearance of the plugin and immediately tech support responded with a fix and good advice.
As far as joomla add-ons go, this is well coded and stable. A decent and extensible bit of code. Impressed. Thanks to Dave at tech support for a cogent and instant fix to my display query.
Although I hate the term, this module adds a decent Web2.0 look to your articles.
As far as joomla add-ons go, this is well coded and stable. A decent and extensible bit of code. Impressed. Thanks to Dave at tech support for a cogent and instant fix to my display query.
Although I hate the term, this module adds a decent Web2.0 look to your articles.
Great and flawless results.
Fairly easy to install, although disappointing that you have to install the plugin if you wish to just use the module. This is a minor issue and installation is fairly simple and quick to do.
The module and the component both have a comprehensive list of options with great flexibility. Not all however, have a tip to explain their usage, and in my view are not not grouped intuitively.
Two issues which has resulted in a slightly imperfect score:
1) When enabled, the option "Enable Fade Effect" stops the "Effects" selected further down in the option list. This should be in the effects list and not an additional option.
2) The Article is placed in a 'table' and there is no way that I can find to change this to DIVs. I would have preferred it if the module used the templates for content which you can over-ride with ones written for the template.
A good addition will also be to allow the navigation to use text from the title rather than numbers 1, 2, 3 etc.
All in all a very impressive and neat extension and I will not hesitate to recommend.
Fairly easy to install, although disappointing that you have to install the plugin if you wish to just use the module. This is a minor issue and installation is fairly simple and quick to do.
The module and the component both have a comprehensive list of options with great flexibility. Not all however, have a tip to explain their usage, and in my view are not not grouped intuitively.
Two issues which has resulted in a slightly imperfect score:
1) When enabled, the option "Enable Fade Effect" stops the "Effects" selected further down in the option list. This should be in the effects list and not an additional option.
2) The Article is placed in a 'table' and there is no way that I can find to change this to DIVs. I would have preferred it if the module used the templates for content which you can over-ride with ones written for the template.
A good addition will also be to allow the navigation to use text from the title rather than numbers 1, 2, 3 etc.
All in all a very impressive and neat extension and I will not hesitate to recommend.
Owner's reply
According to fade effect : it's added as additional option because effects option it's set of slide effects, but fade it's another type of visualization.
According to DIVs and Tables we have 2 options on the list responsible for this features: "W3C XHTML 1.0" - it's make articles placed in DIV or Tables also we have "Elements explanation" option ( it's have 3 values UL, DIV, SPAN ) - it's make you able to select main tag for 2JNewsSlider container it's very useful in the case of conflicts with another code in joomla template, or some other front end modules.
This is an eye-catching news slider that bring in evidence your content. Just create a rich-content news articles and put them under a section and/or category, just ready to shoot at your visitors with captivating messages.
I had a few issues after installation of this module, but the support team at 2J was just very helpful and made it work that same day.
Great job guys, keep up with the support.
I had a few issues after installation of this module, but the support team at 2J was just very helpful and made it work that same day.
Great job guys, keep up with the support.
Using 2JNews Slider with Joomla 1.5
The news slider worked well straight after install and I am impressed with what it does for me.
There was also an obscure problem (template related) that support quickly resolved for me. Support response was quick and good!
Many thanks!
The news slider worked well straight after install and I am impressed with what it does for me.
There was also an obscure problem (template related) that support quickly resolved for me. Support response was quick and good!
Many thanks!
... didn't work with JWTabs&Slides.
But the author was brilliant with his support - quick and helpful - and we've established that it's an Ajax clash and that when 2Joomla release their upcoming AjaxTabs extension those two should work together perfectly.
Thanks for a great extension which looks fab and is easy to install and understand.
But the author was brilliant with his support - quick and helpful - and we've established that it's an Ajax clash and that when 2Joomla release their upcoming AjaxTabs extension those two should work together perfectly.
Thanks for a great extension which looks fab and is easy to install and understand.
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