Questions tagged [extensions]
An extension is a software package that extends your Joomla! installation in some way. The most common Joomla extensions are Templates, Components, Modules and Plugins.
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How to use image instead of JText
I would like to add an image instead of greeting text "Hello" under that code -
$mootoolsButton = $params->get('mootoolsbutton','');
if(empty($mootoolsButton)){
$mootoolsButton = Jtext::_('...
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Building a component - database vendor neutral
Now that Joomla supports multiple database platforms how does an extension check which database the user is deploying on and whether your extension will work with it?
How do create platform specific ...
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How to display content and modules based on visitor's location?
A client has content (i.e. articles and modules) which they wish to be displayed to a web site visitor based on their location (e.g. if visitor is in 'City A' show articles and modules for 'City A' ...
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Header top image show problem in Joomla 2.5
I am using joomla 2.5 with jsn_yoyo_pro template. and the JSN Image_Show for a slider. This slider is working properly in some resolution, for a higher resolution its overlapping the header menu.
How ...
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How to add javascript code between Body tags using an extension?
I need to add javascript (this is for Google phone call conversation) and it must go between the <body> and </body> tags. It's going to be the same code for all the web pages on the site. ...
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Module description string not parsed on first install
I'm using a language string in my module's XML file for the description:
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<description>MOD_MYMODULE_DESC</description>
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The first time I install the module, the string is NOT ...
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How to apply a patch from Git in order to resolve an unfixed issue?
I have the latest stable build of Joomla installed, 3.4 at time of writing this.
The issue is that I get an error when trying to install zipped extension files.
No file selected. Unable to find ...
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Joomla images gallery management
I'm looking for a Joomla extension to display an image gallery in articles. Most extensions I've seen render the gallery from a folder where the pictures are, so If I had 40 articles with galleries, I ...
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Blank page after attempting to install extension
I'm getting a blank page when attempting to install AutoTweetNG on Joomla 2.5. I've already checked the post_max_size and upload_max_filesize variables in the php.ini, which are set to 20M and 60M ...
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Language on my custom module
I'm developing a module and i want to set up a multiple language support to my custom module.
So my procedure are this on my custom module root directory is something like this.
mod_module
-admin
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What are the criteria to take in mind before submitting extension in JED?
I have used JED checker to analyze if my extension is valid to submit in JED.
But also i want to know major or minor things to consider before submitting extension in JED.
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How to edit user activation mail body in Joomla 2.5?
i am using Joomla 2.5 user registration form .After successful registration user will get Activation link throw their registered mail id . I want to Add some content to email body(Footer). i have ...
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Problem in Joomla 2.5 user activate and enable
I am using Joomla 2.5 user registration form. After successful User registration user will get activation mail and his status in admin back end is inactive and blocked .
And i have made one changes ...
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Validation giving error in Joomla 2.5
I am using Joomla 2.5 user registration form. I added manually one more fields for user phone number, and I am doing server side validation.
Code is : registration.xml
<form
addrulepath="/...
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All directories listed as unwritable
Previous title: Can't install extensions: Error: Archive does not exist
I removed and reinstalled Joomla 3.3.6 on my CentOS 6.5 server. Wanted to install some backup utilities and a CCK. However i'm ...
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Get Value of Repeatable Field from Joomla XML manifest
repeatable - How to get values from this field type ?
I am coding a Free module with a repeatable field.
<field name="star_slides" type="Repeatable" icon="list" description="" label="Edit Your ...
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Booking extension with hourly bookings
I'm looking for a Booking extension/module with the ability to display a daily view with the ability to click and book specific hours.
Something similar to the attached image.
I've looked at all the ...
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Template—Extension record not found in database
I have created a Template, just as one should and everything works, just as it should, BUT when I access the template through the template manager (not the template style) I get this warning:
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Community driven-image contests [closed]
I want to build a site where:
An user creates a contest, for example, entitled "Landscapes"
Every user can submit images to that contest
Every user can vote within those images
Eventually the contest ...
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Localhost configuration problem- loading extensions "There was an error uploading this file to the server."
Running ubuntu 14.04 Joomla 2.5.27 locally (2.5.28 remotely - not relevant to my question as far as I'm aware.)
I am having trouble configuring my site to run locally. I have the site installed on my ...
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Downloadable files in a new browser tab
I have a problem: in an article, there are downloadable files.
I wish that all of these were open in a new browser tab, without having to set them one by one (+ 3000 pdf files).
Do you know of a ext ...
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Unable to install Extensions after changing hosts
Since I've switch web hosts, every time I try to install an extension this error comes up.
Error
Archive does not exist
Warning
JFolder: :files: Path is not a folder. Path: C:/xampp/htdocs/Joomla/...
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Script not running on plugin installation
I am creating a plugin and am attempting to run a script after it is installed. For whatever reason, it appears the script file is loading, but my code is never run.
My script.php file contains the ...
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Realtime Push Popup window for website [closed]
Is there a way to trigger a popup on an end users browser in real time, not just when page loads, sort of like a live push notification but instead a popup window (modal) opens up on the end users ...
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How can I add 3rd party libraries to Joomla to have them generally available with my code
We use a number of 3rd party open source products such as PhpExcel and HtmlPurifier. In the past we have always had a separate folder for them and called them accordingly, but would now like to know ...
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How to restrict access to custom component views?
In my custom component, I'd like to be able to restrict specific views to only certain usergroups. If I create a menu item for one of my views, that's pretty easy to do: I just select the access level ...
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Cannot upload extensions manually
I keep getting errors when trying to upload to my tmp directory, it always fails if I try by URL or upload. The only way it works is via a direct upload Joomla extension.
As I have root access I have ...
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Log-in redirect in Joomla 2.5
i am using Joomla 2.5 inbuilt registration Form .i need to redirect to 2 different pages after different type of user log-in .Can this possible ? .Now my log-in menu redirecting every user to one ...
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Community of photographers: is Joomla the CMS to go for?
Hello I am seeking advice.
I would like to have a CMS to organize a community of photographers.
Essentially all I need is the possibility to register users, each having his/her own profile in which ...
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Display J2Store product options
Any experienced J2Store users out there? I'm displaying my product articles via the j2store products module. I've made an override for a product line that we want to display but not sell yet and the ...
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Creating a different kind of frontpage
i'm a beginner at joomla and i got a question.
I want to make my website's home page empty with only 3 big buttons, those buttons would lead to different categories of the website, how could i do that?...
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How to disable Joomla k2 word limit for introtext
The website I'm working on uses component K2 for Joomla 2.5. I need to display images from introtexts on category page with list of its articles but images don't appear because of word limit filter. ...
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J2Store add quantity input and add to cart button for each product option
I'm using J2Store and would like to display a "quantity input" and an "add to cart button" for each product option so that I can get rid of the radio button completely. This way, clicking the add to ...
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Using variables from a database like source
I have a google sheet (no, the data does not need to permanently reside there.) Which contains data for T-Shirts of my design
Name Source Thumbnail Commision ...
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Logging in user without getting password from them
My requirement is something like login by Facebook, so the user does not provide password but gets logged in. I want to make a user logged in from within extension code by knowing his user id and/or ...
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MathJax and latex2html5 Joomla System Plugin
After reading this
Adding Mathjax to a Joomla website
I don't know anything about writing extention but based on mentioned link, I am assuming it is should be easy to write a simple system plugin to ...
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Best way to include CSS/JS files in my custom extension
If I need to include CSS or JS files in my custom extensions, what would be the best and safest way to achieve this:
Should I put them i a specific folder in my extension zip file?
How should I ...
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Make module titles linkable
I was searching the internet but without much luck. I need some way to make module titles linkable, and the only thing I found was on Gavick forum archive posted couple of years ago and file doesn't ...
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Modules and plugin in one package
I have built a plugin that is very similar to a google analytics kind of plugin (but for a third party).
Now I have to add a functionality that adds a custom contact form on the sidebar, but I don't ...
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Is there a way to prepopulate a 3rd party form with data?
I have an extension where the user can manage sermons for their church. That's done with the regular list and items views.
Now a user asked if it would be possible to add a feature to order physical ...
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Falang Menu Item Alias Not Working
I'm working with Joomla today, but I'm stuck at something. I'm using FaLang to translate the site, and everything is working fine. The content and the menu item's are showing properly. But the menu ...
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Joomla 3.x extension development tutorial for a beginner developer
I worked extensively in Joomla 1.0.15 version and developed multiple extensions. Also, I continued my developed in Joomla 1.5.x
But, my developed discontinued after this release. Now, I want to start ...
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AceSEF exclude urls from creation/ hide in sitemap
I manage a large site which uses a number of Joomla articles as content snippets, ie. they are embedded into other articles, mainly for the purpose of re-use. This embedding is done via jSeblod CCK.
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Replacement for JDownloads
I have to upgrade a J2.5 website to J3 that uses JDownloads. The issue is that JDownloads is still in beta for J3. Anyone knows of any good replacement for this component that will also provide any ...
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0 fsockopen(): Unable to find the socket transport "ssl"
I've Joomla 3.3.1 on localhost, I'm trying to install "Akeeba Backup" from the (install from web under Extension manager) and I'm getting this error.**
I've not tried to download and ...
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How to reposition the notification message generated by CookieMonster plugin
I am using the plugin 'Cookie Monster' by herdboy which generates a cookie notification message displayed as either a div at the top/bottom of your page or as an overlay. The basic plugin options ...
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How to track separate QR codes on the same website?
What I am trying to do is this - different agents will be given flyers to hand out. Each agent will have a different QR code.
Bob's flyers will go to (URL)/qr-coupon&id=001
Jim's flyers will go ...
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Joomla 1.7 to 3, users and k2 items
I need to update a site from Joomla 1.7.3 to J3.3. Am looking for best way to do this? Joomla manager>update does not find any updates. Online guides are quite vague on how exactly to manually update ...
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How to display multi-day multi-track conference on Joomla with an emphasis on maintainability
I'm part of a committee that run a free conference in the UK across events around the country and we have a joomla site for advertising the event.
Traditionally, each event has had just a single ...
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Jomsocial or Community Builder?
I'm going to make a small social network and I do not have any experience in this issue.
Which is better to use, JomSocial or Community Builder?
Which one is more secure?
Please give me your reasons.
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