six gun

Reviews(6)
 
bysix gun, May 23, 2009
Plugin Googlemaps
I have followed this component for some time. It is constantly being updated - it is getting better and better and better.
This latest version - OMG!!! - can it get any more comprehensive???
I cease to be amazed.
Totally awesome extension.
bysix gun, April 6, 2009
Rquotes for V1.5
I use Rquotes to rotating information - it works great and with the xml files for Joomfish I can translate it into any language.

The modules is getting more sophisticated and now that upgrade of the component does not result in lost of the database tables it is great.

I have not found problems with IE - just checked in IE8 and it looks ok
Owner's reply

Thank You for your interest and comments in Rquotes. I hope to keep making improvements to make it better.

bysix gun, March 26, 2009
I don't agree with the previous review. I'm afraid I have not spent a massive amount of time on the cookbook being busy on other things - but it is customisable and it is not a gaudy hobby webpage component.
My own version "Rachael's Kitchen" shows it can be customised. It just takes a little effort.
What I would like to see is a plugin for sh404SEF and one for Xmap!
bysix gun, November 7, 2008
Tabs & Slides (in content items) Plugin
I spent ages trying to work out how another module/plugin combination was coded into the page. It is very sophisticated and totally fantastic but it was completely beyond me and I am no novice. I gave up with it.

This was to replace another extension that was easy to code but IE7 would not work with - another "IE cannot open this website - operation aborted".

I come back to Joomlaworks again and again! - I have used lots of their extensions both paid for and free. I
I have never ever been let down. That is a lot to say but it is true with me.
The coding for this plugin is so so easy and it just works - God Bless Joomlaworks - it works
bysix gun, November 1, 2008
Panorama 360° HD Fullscreen viewer for virtual tours
The DevalVR 360 panoramic viewer is sensational - I recommend people go to www.devalVR.com and download the desktop player - it is much more than a player. The effects are an eye opener. I waited for this developer to release the J1.5 version and was downloading it within days.
It does the business - however I have two problems. The first is I get "Internet Explorer cannot open this website - operation aborted" I am not sure why. I even had advice from Fiero at DevalVR about some of the javascript. This is a shame. The coding and javascript file used on DevalVR.com does not stall IE7 so I am not sure what the problem is.

The base website for this extension is an excellent array of spherical panoramic images - I only wish I spoke and understood French a bit more.

I give it a "good rating" because it has introduced me to DevalVR and panoramic images. In all the other browsers it is great. I have mastered the coding needed to put this images on the screen and will be using this as IE7 plays ball. If the problem with IE7 I have found is resolved it will be fantastic - maybe IE8 will be better.
bysix gun, September 8, 2008
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ARTIO JoomSEF
I have tried more than once to make this part of my sites. I finally cracked it before it broke me.

The key to getting this site going is to follow the instructions very carefully. I can only speak for Apache servers - but when I got this component running I wondered what all the trouble was - it ran like a dream. Almost straight out of the box.

The stumbling block is usually the .htaccess file.
Copy the .htaccess text exactly as in the documentation and make your own .htaccess file. Do not allow the component to generate its own file if you do not have one in the root.
There is a minor addition to the .htaccess coding for sites in a subdomain - but follow the instructions. Disable the core joomla SEF module if you have this and have SEF switched on in global configuration. Leave Apache rewrite off.

The url's appearing are sweet .htm - you would never know you were on a dynamic site.
OK not everything runs with Joomsef - but if the component doesn't - no sweat, 'skip' the component in Joomsef's configuration.

I am still getting to grips with this component but no other has as many additional plugins.

The documentation is good - those who complain about this component have not paid sufficient attention to detail. I crashed my site four times in the space of 30 minutes but did not give up.
It is worth the effort!