R3D Floater
Version
2.5.0 (last update on Jul 7, 2012)
Rating
Compatibility
Reviews
37
License
GPLv2 or later
Non-Commercial
Type
Date Added
22 May 2007
NEW: version 2.5.0 for Joomla 2.5.x
New Functions in 1.5.1.1:
- run once per day or once per session
Simple (as most good inventions are) with clear instructions on getting it working and it does precisely what it says it will do. Be sure to follow the instructions for setting up as they appear when you first install the extension and you will not be disappointed. Best of all, it works faultlessly with the worst browser in the universe and that's a definite plus. Full marks for this extension!
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.
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.
excellent; excellent; 6 stars...
In the instructions page the 5. line is:
....
5.Now create a new instance of mod_newsflash with the following settings:
......
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)
In the instructions page the 5. line is:
....
5.Now create a new instance of mod_newsflash with the following settings:
......
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.
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.
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 !
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
Now also I can let my site have a floater!
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!
Plus the developer is very helpful. Recommended!
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