kenlyle

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bykenlyle, July 6, 2009
SQL 2 Excel Pro
4.5 stars in 9 reviews as of today for the Free version. Any questions?

Seriously, the Pro version lets you gather data from more than one (the Joomla!) database, which is HUGE, and there is a Scheduler for doing automatic report (XLS) generation and email, and you can put formulas into the generated sheets.

Get it before they wise up and raise the price!
bykenlyle, May 10, 2009
Event Registration Pro Calendar
I am blown away. I was using a far inferior combination of two far inferior components. No more. I can't go back. Thanks for saving me from that nightmare.

I have used DT Register extensively for the past year or so, and it has not been fun...only for lack of other options in a calendar/registration system. I lost almost a whole day when DTR released a bad update, and I was overly trusting.
There are inherent problems with using two fragile components together anyway.

I was just read with care the JCalPro site, regarding their new I'll Be There, and there are only the vaguest plans for the two to be integrated.

JHRSVP seems to be in perpetual beta.

So, I would tend to give RegPro a "very good". But because nobody else, as far as I can tell based on substantial experience, delivers the breadth of functionality with high quality implementation, I have to consider it "Excellent".

Yeah, wouldn't it be great if everything were free? I don't have any problem with the price, because I bought a bunch of licenses when Joomla Showroom was having a sale. I find the Support to be very responsive. I love the couponing, the multiple pricing options, and the add-on options. I am going to be sticking with RegPro. In fact if someone is selling event tickets, and can't afford $100 or so, I am going to take a pass on the project...so RegPro is helping me select better clients. Gotta love it!
bykenlyle, February 15, 2009
AllVideos Reloaded
I looked for hours for what seemed relatively simple- just to play an MP3 in a module with the artist's picture. I had been using UCD and AllVideos from Joomlaworks, but this is much simpler, and allows pre and post text, including HTML.
bykenlyle, January 15, 2009
Featured Articles Module
This is a great answer to a common need. The ability to strip tags from the articles and intros is really helpful, too.

One tiny thing...maybe a little more CSS control of the display would be nice, maybe hrs between articles?
Owner's reply

You should be able to adjust the HTML generated quite easily, using the files in the tmpl folder. Just make sure you leave all the php commands in place!

bykenlyle, November 27, 2008
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I was stuck trying to parse some ASP files to get the content out for a mockup. With StaticXT, I only had to rename them to .htm, and StaticXT creates a list of links to the files.

Easy, now my content is available within Joomla 1.5. Nice.
bykenlyle, November 4, 2008
Plugin Googlemaps
I started by copying in the sample code in the listing in to a Contact. Use the hack instructions at http://tech.reumer.net/google-maps/documentation-of-plugin-googlemap/maps-in-components-modules--contact-joomla-1.5.x.html

Then, all you have to do is put your API key into the Plugin, and it should work, you'll have a map of Europe.

From there on, in 1.5, you can just remove all the parameters, and configure it from the back end without hacking code.

Very cool. Must have, I think...
bykenlyle, August 6, 2006
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Acajoom
Chris brought out 1.01 within a week of the 1.0 launch. I think it's the best list management component available. The main thing I like is the "auto-subscribe" at registration, including Community Builder registration. Recommended, and expected to continue improving...