R3D Floater Module

Running out of space on your page? This simple Popup Module will allow you to float in ANY other content module from the left over your existing content - and disappear after a given time. You can adjust size, border, transparency, timing & speed in the backend. Visitors are forced to read or at least notice this layer-window and click it away.

Now for both Joomla 1.5.x and 1.0.x - updated and simplified the install process.

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bynahrafqifahs on October 5, 2009
This is a wonderful extension so far and I hope to see it grow! I've been waiting for this and I'm not disappointed. Thank you to the developer!!.
Very good module, very useful. Smart use of Joomla positions by the developer.

One thing..... I see the developer put a lot of effort into the instructions. Good job. But they miss one important point, and thank you to jchris below for explaining the final aspect with regard to the module title.

This module is more versatile than the description states. It can be used with various module types, as long as you remember you MUST have the exact name of the module you wish to use in the 'Module Title' of the R3D Floater module. If not your content won't display.

Thank you Mr developer.
byApak on September 18, 2009
excellent; excellent; 6 stars...
In the instructions page the 5. line is:
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5.Now create a new instance of mod_newsflash with the following settings:
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Instead mod_newsflash you can also create and publish a new custom html (modules/new/Custom HTML) and it also works excellent. But you have to change the module name to "custom" in module parameters page in (/extensions/module/r3d)(was "newsflash" as default)
Great module that does what it says. Very handy and no problem.

Helpful tip: In the Module Parameters section, be sure to enter the Module Title of the module you want to display inside the floater. This isn't totally clear in the instructions. You may assume, as with other modules, that some of the parameters are optional. They are not. If you make a custom module with some code in it and title it Daily_Update, then you must enter the Module Name ("custom"), and the Module Title ("Daily_Update") for the floater to display your content. Hope this helps someone save some time getting it going.
Great module - works like a champ. However, I would LOVE to see this module work using percentages instead of pixels. This way the floater can appear in the center of the browser no matter what screen resolution.

Thanks again!
Owner's reply

good idea - I will implement this as soon as I have some extra time. Don't hold your breath ;).

byagent on August 7, 2009
This a a wonderful addition to my website. I was smart enough to follow the (very easy) instructions and it worked the first time. The only problem I had was opacity settings in safari and firefox but the fix was to set the opecity to 99% and not 100%.

WAY TO GO GUYS!
byphotosgilles on August 5, 2009
If you respect the instructions, it will be easy to install.
If you have problem with opacity on firefox or google chrome but not on IE, put the opacity value at 99% instead of 100%.
Thank you Richard for this module !
The r3d floater does what has been promised.

It is absolutely necessary to follow the instructions exactly as described.

At my first attempts I made some mistakes and the pop-up did not work as I expected (pop up frame showed up but without module content).

I got quick & friendly support by r3d, so I finally managed to make it run.

Thank you very much for the nice software!
bymcracco on June 27, 2009
This does exactly what the author says. You do have to modify 2 files in your template (make backups!)but for me the module worked first shot with no problems. Nice work!

I did very little tweaking as the defaults seemed pretty close to what will work for me. Gives my Intranet site a flair of sophistication. Thanks!
byrush_tech on June 12, 2009
Given the task of advertising an event on our site I thought I'd look for a new extension, came across R3D Floater. I had this up and running in about 10 mins following the simple instuctions.
I'm loving this module!!!!

Nice Work!!!
byRealty on May 31, 2009
Amazing module.

All I did was to follow the instructions from the developer and got it running in less than 30 minutes.

I recommend to anyone.
byKinaportalen on May 26, 2007
Although I had som troubles making this module work - due to my unexperience with Joomla! - I received great service and loads of help from the revered Mr Dvorak.
Now also I can let my site have a floater!
byvixmoa on May 23, 2007
Nice and usefull component. I recomend you to read the instructions carefully.
I have combined it with jive and both modules gives amazing results.

Tip: transparency don't work the same in IE and FF. Instead 100% opacity, try 99%

GOOD!
Excellent module, very handy for flagging up hot news items. What's more, it looks good and scrolls nicely, and is very customisable.

Plus the developer is very helpful. Recommended!
Hi there!!! tried the instructions given for over two hours onto two of my joomla 1.0.12 installation. Finally i gave up. It just wont work. Hope there isn't any bug.regards
Owner's reply

Let me know WHAT does not work ;-)