Oceanwatcher
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This extension is now a part of my "standard toolbox" that I use on every new site.
I don't know if it is possible, but if the pop-up could get the same colors as the original Joomla messages (blue with icon and darker blue border for info, red for errors etc.) that would be the ultimate for this.
But no matter what - you visitors will definitely notice the messages with this extension. It's a no-brainer: Use it!
Owner's reply
Thank you, I'm very glad that you find this plugin useful, I know I do.
Regarding the design of the message, if you are comfortable with CSS, you can simply style the message in any way you like. I kinda wanted to get away from the default styling, hence the different look.
I do think you have a point though, others may not want to defer from the default style too much. I will certainly look into it and I appreciate your feedback!
byOceanwatcher, October 18, 2010
With the last update, Articles Anywhere got a VERY important addition: You can use it to create sidebars in your articles in just a few seconds!
I love small extensions like this that makes the flexibility of Joomla even greater. Looking forward to create more and better articles!
This extensions installs without problems, is easy to understand - and a little tip:
Go to the Plugin Manager and open the Editor plugin for Articles Anywhere - you can choose all the default settings there so you do not have to change things like using K2 instead of Joomla Content every time you want to use it.
byOceanwatcher, August 23, 2010
This is one of the extensions on my "Always install" list, and one of those that should be included in the core of Joomla. Just wish it was as easy with ALL extensions, not only core files.
One thing I have to mention: I got some errors trying to upgrade to 1.5.20 and remembered I had set the ftp layer to ON. As this is not needed on my server (running suPHP) I turned it off and the Update Manager was doing it's job just fine again :-)
From what I have heard, Joomla 1.6 will have something like this for both core files and extensions, but have not had the chance to test it yet.
Owner's reply
FTP mode should be working, will double check it again. There are a few extractors to choose from for testing.
1.6 has a universal updater for all extension types and we have a special file extension type that handles the core. The system is designed to be pluggable and adaptable all the way down so you can build your own update provider up to just using the built in adapter types.
I want to update this to do what 1.6 does but I don't have enough time and resources to back port the code. I'm looking at solutions to make this happen however.
byOceanwatcher, August 9, 2010
My reason for not adding the last star:
The css file contains a placement for the links of -2.8em and this places the links far to the left of the module edge.
This line should either be removed or adjusted a lot as it is impossible for the plugin devs to know what configuration a user might have in a template. Better use a relative calculation that takes into account the with of the module and make sure it never goes outside the module borders.
Owner's reply
As far as i can see there is no links placement of -2.8 em in the all_weblinks.css i include
All is done in px and %
But the CSS can be made better...
Regards
John
byOceanwatcher, May 19, 2010
byOceanwatcher, May 17, 2010
I do not have a habit of going totally crazy praising a piece of software like this, but the product and service that Greg offers is one of a kind!
Any extension around here is only as good as the support offered unless you are a programmer yourself. And by that standard, the rating scale does not do this extension justice. Because it is WAY beyond Excellent!
Greg - congratulations of a great product and a fantastic service.
byOceanwatcher, May 1, 2010
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Joomla has a password reset function and I was looking for something to improve on that. Sorry to say, this extension can not do anything for me as it is not possible to use to reset a forgotten password.
"Change password" would be a fitting name. It scores for doing what it does, but rates poor for not doing what it claims.
After installing and testing this component and module, I must admit that as a slideshow, it might work very well. But this is not the section for this. Contentreactor should be moved to the image section as it is only a plain imagerotator.
There is no possibility to choose an article to link to. There is no possibility to choose a picture already on your site. You have to upload it and then remember the link to it as there is only a box available to write the link in, no browsing and inserting. This really pulls down this component.
The options for changing between the slides are very extensive. But since I came to this section for something else than a slideshow, I will rate it according to that, and as it has absoluely nothing to do with content in the form of news/articles, I can not give it anything but the lowest mark.
byOceanwatcher, March 27, 2007
I am teaching students at a university how to use Joomla and after looking at several free menusystems I tried this one and it worked immediately. Impressively simple to set up if you already know your way around Joomla.
Congratulations on a well done system. My students will be happy with this one. I wish all extentions for Joomla was as well done as this one.