Random Image Plus
Version
2.4.1 (last update on Oct 20, 2010)
Rating
Compatibility
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23
License
GPLv2 or later
Non-Commercial
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Date Added
7 August 2007
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New version 2.0 !
Download it now below !
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Features:
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- IPTC Compatibility --- NEW ! ---
- Improved performance rather than basic "random image" module of Joomla 1.5
- Uses native Joomla! API. No more file needed
- Choose between differents mode to display the image or the link like "Squeeze Box" (like Lightbox) or "New window"
- Associate a link with the random image
- Define a text or an url for the link ! --- NEW ! ---
- Choose the size of the thumbnail (scale it or fix it !)
- Choose to recurse the directory which contains images in order to organize your files in different folders! (contrary to basic "Image random" Joomla's module)
- Permits many file extensions (jpg, png, gif...) allowed at once (contrary to basic "Image random" Joomla's module)
- Choose between two mode to filters the files : simple or expert (use of Regular Expression) --- NEW ! ---
- Debug mode available ! It helps you to setup your module by providing a list with files eligible to be displayed ! --- NEW ! ---
I was looking for something like this and it works just fine. Very simple to use and to configure for a non expert like me.
The only things that I can complain:
*The Squeeze Box won't work until everything on the page is loaded.
*I'd like to see the original size of the pic when I click on it using the Squeeze Box, but I only get a resized pic.
Besides that, excelente module!
The only things that I can complain:
*The Squeeze Box won't work until everything on the page is loaded.
*I'd like to see the original size of the pic when I click on it using the Squeeze Box, but I only get a resized pic.
Besides that, excelente module!
I have been using this for a few weeks now and found it to be reliable with no issues in IE, FF or Safari. I really like the ability to exclude folders for inclusion in the search.
The only feature I would like to see added relates to the use of captions for the image. All my images have iptc captions and it would be great if these could be displayed below the random image.
Great module. Many thanks
David
The only feature I would like to see added relates to the use of captions for the image. All my images have iptc captions and it would be great if these could be displayed below the random image.
Great module. Many thanks
David
Thought Id found a great solution but then the customer advised that they did not see their logo. Ran a check and discovered - does not work in IE. (My check was with 7 and 8)
Owner's reply
Can you fill a bug report here :
http://joomlacode.org/gf/project/random_img_plus/forum/?action=ForumBrowse&forum_id=14879
I'll have a look because i cannot see any bugs on IE.
Please, put your website's url too :)
Thanks
I was fighting and fighting with the stock random image module. Finding this on accident was truly a blessing. Thank you for taking the time to code it and offer it for free. God bless you.
The one hitch I had is that the only file that extracted into the /tmpl folder was default.php. I had to move the others manually. But once I did, it worked like a charm.
Thanks again.
The one hitch I had is that the only file that extracted into the /tmpl folder was default.php. I had to move the others manually. But once I did, it worked like a charm.
Thanks again.
Owner's reply
Thanks to your feedback, i've released a new version which corrects this bug :)
Thanks you, hope your enjoy this module :)
The extension works as it says however the "regular" random image that comes with Joomla works just as well and at least provides a link that you can associate with all of the images. What I was hoping for was an extension that would allow for more than one link, so each image could have a unique link.
Maybe in the next release.
Maybe in the next release.
Owner's reply
You should try my "brand new" version ! I think that you should find what you are looking for :)
I hope you'll enjoy it and new better review on the new version ;)
I tried this module and needed some help but it appears Benjamin hasn't responded to any messages on the project forum since August 2009 and I can't find any documentation. I've gone to Simple Random Image.
Owner's reply
I'm sorry, i havn't received any messages (email) from Joomla's website about your request. You can contact me here, from this contact button if you need any help. I think that you should note the module, not the support :)
As everyone knows, i'm a volunteer and I try to put my time in order to help the other when I can. Hope you understand.
Benjamin :)
It is really great extension.
I think there is a Squeeze Box conflict because if there are more then one module with Random Image Plus or there is Squeeze Box on the page used by different module (ex. gallery) than display in "Squeeze Box" does not work.
Anyway it is cool even for one module ;-)
I think there is a Squeeze Box conflict because if there are more then one module with Random Image Plus or there is Squeeze Box on the page used by different module (ex. gallery) than display in "Squeeze Box" does not work.
Anyway it is cool even for one module ;-)
I was a bit skeptical after failing with the Joomla core random image but I needed a random image module and so I downloaded and installed Random Image Plus. I am very glad I did. Not only was it of course easy to install, it was also easier to use and understand than the stupid random image module that comes with Joomla.
Thank you for creating something that works :)
Thank you for creating something that works :)
This is a great module. Only problem is that the squeeze box does not work on my Joomla 1.5.9 installation. When I click the thumbnail it opens the full-size picture on a new page in the same browser window. On my Joomla 1.5.15 installation it works as it should though. Has anyone else had any problems getting this to work on a Joomla 1.5.9 installation?
After trying several modules and to hack random image native module, I found this module and it fulfill all my needs. This module does what it says without any complication.
By the way I just found that to resize images without loosing image aspect ratio, you should only limit the width and not the height of the image in the module parameters. This (I don't know why) risezes the image respecting the image aspect ratio.
By the way I just found that to resize images without loosing image aspect ratio, you should only limit the width and not the height of the image in the module parameters. This (I don't know why) risezes the image respecting the image aspect ratio.
I have been looking for a way to rotate images on my header for weeks now, and this is the most simple way to display a new random image on my header every time the page refreshes. I tried several components for this application (including a flash header that would not display correctly in IE), and I even tried hard coding it into my html. Random Image Plus worked correctly the first time and I am very happy with this simple module!
To use this as a rotating header, you should make all of your images the same size and orientation, and all of the images must be stored in the same folder. Also, you have to create a module location in the proper location in your CSS (which could ba a pain if you're new to CSS and Joomla coding). Once that's done, it should take about 5 minutes to use this module.
Note that if you're looking for a constantly rotating flash header, this is not for you. But if you want something very simple to make your page look less stagnant, this is the perfect tool! Thanks so much!
To use this as a rotating header, you should make all of your images the same size and orientation, and all of the images must be stored in the same folder. Also, you have to create a module location in the proper location in your CSS (which could ba a pain if you're new to CSS and Joomla coding). Once that's done, it should take about 5 minutes to use this module.
Note that if you're looking for a constantly rotating flash header, this is not for you. But if you want something very simple to make your page look less stagnant, this is the perfect tool! Thanks so much!
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