swMenu 
Version
8 (last update on Oct 18, 2012)
Rating
Compatibility
Reviews
115
License
GPLv2 or later
Non-Commercial
Type
Date Added
5 March 2006
* Simple mouse driven interface allows infinite styling of all aspects of the menu module without touching the keyboard or knowing CSS
* True type font integration for top and sub menu items using easily obtained cufon font files
* Corner styling. Independent corner styles for each corner of the complete menu, top menu, and sub menus.
* Advanced menu source features for the menu include the ability to automatically create whole menu structures from content(content only menu), Or too automatically append content items as menu items to existing categories(hybrid Menu). This unique system of menu and content integration allows you to custom make a menu system that automatically updates itself as content is added. Virtuemart integation is also supported.
* Create and export an external style sheet and edit it manually for unlimited styling capabilities.
* Active menu feature will automatically keep the top menu item highlighted for the part of the site being viewed.
* Live preview to see changes as they are made, as well as a complete preview to show entire menu module.
* Integrated update/repair facility makes it easy to upgarde to future versions of swMenuFree without losing any settings.
* Currently has 12 included translations for the admin component.
The component for this extension is not compatible with Joomla 2.5.2 - it will install successfully, but the component will crash when accessed.
Owner's reply
Latest swMenuFree7.2 is now available and should fix any installation or other issues that people may have had with swMenuFree for Joomla2.5
I had hesitated to use this on Joomla 2.5 with Beez20 because of the reviews. I downloaded several other menu modules and could not get any of them to work. So I downloaded this and got a working drop down menu in about 5 minutes. Great extension.
I have used this on a couple of websites and am impressed with the results. each time I use it I discover something else it can do.
I had a problem with borders not disappearing when I tried to turn them off and even though I had the free version my question was answered very quickly.
I am considering paying for the Pro version so I can benefit from all the additional features.
I had a problem with borders not disappearing when I tried to turn them off and even though I had the free version my question was answered very quickly.
I am considering paying for the Pro version so I can benefit from all the additional features.
Says it's compatible with joomla 2.5 except it only works for the pro version so far. (Read in support site forum by Sean White)
"Just released com_swmenupro7.7.zip It is fully compatable with Joomla 1.6, 1.7 and 2.5 Plus it fixes quite a few other small issues. You can download it now using your paid login details. This new version will also automatically install the module so there is no module install file."
Hopefully update will come out soon for the free version.
"Just released com_swmenupro7.7.zip It is fully compatable with Joomla 1.6, 1.7 and 2.5 Plus it fixes quite a few other small issues. You can download it now using your paid login details. This new version will also automatically install the module so there is no module install file."
Hopefully update will come out soon for the free version.
Owner's reply
Latest swMenuFree7.2 is now available and should fix any installation or other issues that people may have had with swMenuFree for Joomla2.5
I used this non-commercial version for a horizontal menu with submenu items. I was able to use a background image (not just plain colour) and stylize it the way I wanted. I had one little hiccup (more than one version of the module running) and my request for support was answered efficiently and effectively.
I used this extension and couldn't believe how easy it was to use. Then I realised the free one couldn't cope with the amount of menus I needed so I bought the Pro version and it was worth every penny for the great support given. Would recommend both the extension and high praise for the support offered too.
Absolutely fantastic.
Fully customizable and free version does more than enough for non-commercial user.
Got stuck once after install, which related to white borders showing on the drop down menus. This actually related to settings in the standard Beez 20 template, which I eventually managed to resolve with the developers ample support on blogs across the internet.
Fully recommend it.
Fully customizable and free version does more than enough for non-commercial user.
Got stuck once after install, which related to white borders showing on the drop down menus. This actually related to settings in the standard Beez 20 template, which I eventually managed to resolve with the developers ample support on blogs across the internet.
Fully recommend it.
It is difficult to say in english, but i want ot tell that swmenufree and swmenupro does not good enough to handle homepage menu which using SEF cause there was created 2 menu for 1 homepage. The first menu is the domain itself and the second menu is domain plus /home (maybe different), so if we want to increase traffic in search engine our traffic will break into 2 menu. Otherwise google said do not give more than 1 name for 1 page if you want increase your traffic. I hope you understand what i mean. Sorry for my bad english.
This module is quite good but can't be used on a multilanguage environment. For this you will need the pro version that is, off course, commercial.
If you have a multilanguage site, you won't be able to use it as it will show menu of all languages on the page.
If you have a multilanguage site, you won't be able to use it as it will show menu of all languages on the page.
Owner's reply
Latest swMenuFree7.2 is now available and should fix any installation or multilanguage issues that people may have had with swMenuFree for Joomla1.6 - 2.5
First: I have swmenupro and Joomla 1.5!
This swmenupro is a great solution, if you want your menu to be bequeathed (its "vererben" in German, hope, this suites) to every new menu-item, without the need to be published by an administrator. This means: your customer creates a new category (or may be, by cck, subcategory) and links it to the menu, than this new menulink and its children will be shown in swmenupro by itself on any new created page that belongs to it (if you modified it to appear on all pages). You can do this with the subitems to and so the relevant menuitems appear on the new categories without any backend-modification.
Great! the best solution I found. and it looks good! even if you only have basic knowledge of css, because the admin-panel is self-explanatory! thanks a lot for this great extension
PS: I tried free-version, too, and it is as good, only that you can't modify the different menu-items in different ways and that you don't have that much kinds of menu-types
This swmenupro is a great solution, if you want your menu to be bequeathed (its "vererben" in German, hope, this suites) to every new menu-item, without the need to be published by an administrator. This means: your customer creates a new category (or may be, by cck, subcategory) and links it to the menu, than this new menulink and its children will be shown in swmenupro by itself on any new created page that belongs to it (if you modified it to appear on all pages). You can do this with the subitems to and so the relevant menuitems appear on the new categories without any backend-modification.
Great! the best solution I found. and it looks good! even if you only have basic knowledge of css, because the admin-panel is self-explanatory! thanks a lot for this great extension
PS: I tried free-version, too, and it is as good, only that you can't modify the different menu-items in different ways and that you don't have that much kinds of menu-types
I was using this extension for a while on my website and it worked great. microsoft updated their internet explorer to version 9 and it stopped working properly, I posted about a fix for IE9 and I got a reply how to fix it and it now works great again.
I would say the program is amazing, and the service is great too, plus its a free program which is a great plus.
We need more programs like this out there with the great service and solutions.
I would say the program is amazing, and the service is great too, plus its a free program which is a great plus.
We need more programs like this out there with the great service and solutions.
I installed menu system on joomla 1.5, the component showed up and I designed my menu. I then notice that the preview would not work. After following directions the menu would not display at all. I entered into the forum page and no one offered help. I was hoping to not jump thru hoops for a menu.
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