ImageFlow for Joomla

Version
1.0.6 (last update on Jul 18, 2008)
Rating
Compatibility
Votes
21
Favoured
34
License
GPL
Non-Commercial
Type
Views
120899
Date Added
30 June 2008
ImageFlow is a picture gallery, which allows an intuitive image handling. The basic idea is to digitally animate the thumbing through a physical image stack. That intuitive handling is automatically caused by the metaphorical use of the well known process of thumbing through.
ImageFlow for Joomla was derived from ImageFlow 0.9 by Finn Rudolph.
Features:
New with version 1.0.5, HTML output of the images is controlled by an output template file that you can create. This means that ImageFlow can be adapted to any one of several image display scripts (Shadowbox, Lightbox, Highslide JS, etc.). Currently, output templates are provided for Shadowbox and Highslide JS. By default, Highslide JS is used to display the popup image. Note: Highslide JS must be installed seperately. It is not installed by this module.
Thumbnails, with reflections, are automatically created from the source image and cached on the server for quick retrieval.
Thumbnail size is specified as a percentage of the source image size.
Images are loaded via an image list text file, all images in a single
directory or both. JPG, PNG and GIF image types are supported.
Thumbnails can be created with or without transparency.
An upper limit can be set on the number of images loaded from a directory.
Optionally hide or show the image slider and caption line.
Scales 100% dynamically.
The look and size of the imageflow container can easily be modified via CSS.
Mouse wheel support
Arrow key support
Loading bar
byaspardeshi on October 30, 2009
I received prompt reply. Peoples are genius. Initially I struggled a lot due to documents which cannot be understood (which can be reloaded, reviewed for change) when I contacted the admin, they helped at their farthest possible extent. Very co-operative. Best Module I have seen so far in accordion, and that too free ! Great Looks ! I don't have any words to describe it further. They just rock !
bysip on September 2, 2009
Thanks Ken for the excellent extension and awesome support. Kudos!
A superb gallery module and fantastic support. Easy to understand and set up. Many thanks Ken!!
byGarfieldLeChat on August 14, 2009
One of the sexiest slickest component/modules to be presented as free software this year throughout the JED, in my opinion.
Works well and first time, with few teething problems it will take around 40 mins to set up but this is more a case of going through the excellent documentation and working out what you need to do (it might take longer if you are less experienced; that being said the documentation really is quite detailed without the diving into unfathomable or badly translated confusing statements).
First time I’ve ever given full marks in the JED.
Well done.
Works well and first time, with few teething problems it will take around 40 mins to set up but this is more a case of going through the excellent documentation and working out what you need to do (it might take longer if you are less experienced; that being said the documentation really is quite detailed without the diving into unfathomable or badly translated confusing statements).
First time I’ve ever given full marks in the JED.
Well done.
It took me about 2 hours to figure out where everything was located, and how to configure the CSS files to my liking and things like that (I'm new to Joomla, though). But what a great extension! I am lucky I get to use code that this for free. A great way to display photos
bysaadi78 on March 18, 2009
This module is great, it is a very slick way of displaying a gallery.
It takes a bit of time to get it working, and requires the use of a couple of other extensions to get it working.
But it offers complete customisation and the support is amazing.
Thanks for the great module
It takes a bit of time to get it working, and requires the use of a couple of other extensions to get it working.
But it offers complete customisation and the support is amazing.
Thanks for the great module
bytosvus on February 24, 2009
I had to post a review about this excellent plugin, and the Support I have gotten from Ken. In a matter of hours, he helped me resolve two issues I had getting this solution working (because I'm brain-dead...).
Highly recommended - looks great!
Thanks again!
Highly recommended - looks great!
Thanks again!
byvervex3 on February 1, 2009
I love this product, almost as much as I admire the kindness of the developer. My story is simple. I an exceptionally familiar with Joomla, but I'm also a Photographer.
I wanted to showcase my photography and wanted something special. I came across Finn Rudolf's exception imageflow Java Script and was looking at how I could use that to present lead images to underlying photo galleries - a visual menu if you will. Imagine how happy I was to find ImageFlow for Joomla!
In short, I have several imageflows modules associated with a main nav I called ImageflowMenu. Each imageflow module links out to an image list, and each image in the list links to a particular content item which in turn loads a mod_ssp via the {loadposition} call in an article. Each mod_ssp module is linked to a hidden GalleryMenu item so I only have to {loadposition ssp} and the menu provides the context.
What's even more fabulous than the module is Ken Lowther. His craft is only surpassed by his supportive attitude toward all. Just visit his forums and you will find a tireless, responsive and kind answer to all who have asked. I couldn't recommend this module more highly.
I wanted to showcase my photography and wanted something special. I came across Finn Rudolf's exception imageflow Java Script and was looking at how I could use that to present lead images to underlying photo galleries - a visual menu if you will. Imagine how happy I was to find ImageFlow for Joomla!
In short, I have several imageflows modules associated with a main nav I called ImageflowMenu. Each imageflow module links out to an image list, and each image in the list links to a particular content item which in turn loads a mod_ssp via the {loadposition} call in an article. Each mod_ssp module is linked to a hidden GalleryMenu item so I only have to {loadposition ssp} and the menu provides the context.
What's even more fabulous than the module is Ken Lowther. His craft is only surpassed by his supportive attitude toward all. Just visit his forums and you will find a tireless, responsive and kind answer to all who have asked. I couldn't recommend this module more highly.
byCubPilot on October 5, 2008
This is a cool looking app............. but, if you aren't up to speed with css, html, etc. It is not very intuitive to configure. It seems that most have little trouble getting it to work, but these guys must be "real" webmasters and old hands with the programing languages involved. If you are new at this stuff, good luck. I have had a very frustrating time with it, but that's my problem I guess.
Owner's reply
Sorry to hear you had so much trouble. If you go to the forums and tell me what problems you are having I'd be more than happy to help. - Ken
byborisgoodenough on August 7, 2008
Yes, it's slick and easy to set up for newbies, with lots of tweaks and customization available for techies. And every extension developer should be required to take a look at the online documentation -- line-by-line pictorial instructions on installation and parameter setting.
bydelliott on July 31, 2008
Ken is extremely responsive. He back-ported this to Joomla 1.0.X for me--within a very short time period. He also helped me troubleshoot initial installation problems. The tool is excellent and the support is even better.
byjigsaw1999 on July 20, 2008
This is a really slick little app. for gallery and photo presentation. Worked right out of the box in Joomla 1.5.4. with no problems encountered at all.
byhiflyer89 on July 17, 2008
Outstanding module - both in presentation and use. And EXCELLENT documentation. Flexible yet simple.
Thank you!!
Thank you!!
byGnostic on July 13, 2008
I inquired on the developer's forum about customizing this module so I can use it as a catalog for a book publisher. We needed a "Cover Flow" module where the user could click on the image and go to a webpage, rather than a larger copy of the image. The developer responded a few hours later with a new version of the module that does exactly what we want. Furthermore, the module has been well-designed, with many features, and it is easy to customize via css. We crafted a good match for our template within a few minutes. This is a great module.
byccx3 on July 7, 2008
Smashing module for displaying images in a very slick fashion.
Do read the installation instructions closely though to understand how to set up and configure everything. For some reason the Imageflow documentation is kept under 'miscellaneous' so keep that in mind if you go straight to the joomlanook site.
Very pleased indeed to have found this extension.
Do read the installation instructions closely though to understand how to set up and configure everything. For some reason the Imageflow documentation is kept under 'miscellaneous' so keep that in mind if you go straight to the joomlanook site.
Very pleased indeed to have found this extension.







