I had to purchase the script from http://demo.joomlaworks.gr/ and get the right files to get it to work.

Here is the working slideshow.php ;

I added
to original php file

I did the same, but what do you mean with "right files"? I took the files from the Joomla zipped mod-folder, but some files where missing. Where did you get those files? Thx Frank

BTW: I have installed the mod here: www.zockos.de
Maybe someone got an idea. Thx

I am sorry......but who are you replying to?

When you get the zip file from Joomla you are supposed to then contact the admin via email for the vBulletin version. Once you get that, you will find the "mod_fpslideshow" folder and the slideshow.php file. Upload the "mod_fpslideshow" folder in your "forums/clientscript/" folder and the slideshow.php file in your "forums/modules" folder. Follow Lionel's instructions from there and enjoy.

@ Lionel, what "Flash" News Reader do you have currently running, I like that one a lot.

you do not know me ;) never mind ok?

i like your forum/portal... its really nice!!!

Did anyone get an email from Joombla about a upgrade to this mod?

OK, I have received the vb version but it still doesn't work (www.zockos.de).
Could it be a version issue or does someone have an idea?

Many thanks in advance...Frank

OKAY... AFTER MUCH TRIAL AND ERROR... I FINALLY GOT THIS SHyT TO WORK.. IN THE EMAIL YOU GET FOR THE VB VERSION "AS WELL AS HERE" INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT CLEAR... SO HERE YOU GO!!!!!!

1. Ignore any files and information in this thread period! (its actually quite useless)
2. Once you get the VB version in your email follow the below instructions

Assuming the path to your board is http://www.yoursite.com/board/

1. Upload the entire mod_fpslideshow folder to the root of your board (ex : /board/mod_fpslidehow/

2. now, open the mod_fpslideshow.php file

a. change the path to >>>> '/board/'
b. add the forum ids you will be using ex: (119,80,22)
make sure you already have test threads created in these forums prior to adding this to your modules folder with thumbnails already attached to those threads and allowing guest downloading access via the admincp forum permissions.

b. find in mod_fpslideshow.php
and change the "1" to 0; or you will get java errors and the slide will not work

3. Upload the mod_fpslideshow.php to your board/modules folder via ftp.

now, in your admincp cmps
>>modules >> add module >> php file
add the mod_fpslideshow.php

title = news
1. identifier = fpslideshow
2. clean file output? = yes
3. use module wrapper? = no

save, then activate the file on your cmps.



Since I am a designer not a coder, my tutorial may be a little off... so please reply here with any questions or problems and unlike some, I will be glad to help.

Question.....should the mod_fpslideshow folder be in the forums/clientscripts folder? I see you have it outside of that folder.

I didn't put it in the clientscripts folder mainly because the script would not work properly for me within it during the intial trial and error runs. since I read the directions as "put it in the root of your VB folder" I took it as just that.. and voilla! it worked..

Aha....coolio.

Now what version are you using? JoomblaWorks emailed out a new version that is just not working. I even tried your instructions and it didn't work.

what problem are you having?

We will get you set straight :)


my version :
"Frontpage Slideshow" for Joomla! 1.0.x - Version 1.6 (vBulletin Version)
what are you using?

I spent most of my day looking more into how this functions so I can split the code for use with other modifications I can working with including an additional slide I have running below it :) my site will be up tomm so you can see it..

but let me know your issue.. I don't have a test site to work it.. but I am pretty good with analyzing and fixing issues... its my "current job"

lol.

Went through all the steps, and the module shows up but there are no pics or text.

When you say...

Are you talking about 'Attachments'? Can you please elaborate on this.

Thanks.

Edit: I know you are not a coder, but I'm using vBa and placed it in the center column. Is there any way to 'left' or 'right' justify the module within the center column?

For each thread id that you have listed in your mod_fpslideshow.php
go into the admincp >> click on forum permissions >> edit that thread to allow guests to download attachments.

if its in the center column, do you just want it to expand to match the width of the other center columns like on my site (which is now up if you want to view it?
www.UrbanAU.com

can you post a link to your site also.. I can pretty much see what the issue is by looking at it.. as I probably went through every possible issue 100x times before figuring it out..
and the crazy part is... after trying about 50times.. I came home drunk one night, sat at my computer.. and got the dang thing to work. (then passed out) hehe.

Discussion Forum

What I was trying to do was place an advertisement to the right of the slideshow while keeping both (the ad & slideshow) within the center column.

I changed forum permissions so guests can download attachments.

..."then passed out" lol :D

Edit: The forums I am trying to pull the text and image from have GARS just FYI. I don't think that would be a problem though.

ROFL!! drunken tech is the best!! :p anyway.. WOOT!! finally got it to work. I'll share since Lionel is support misery personified.

I followed your instructions and got it to ALMOST work. I email jooomla for support (to which FOTIS was very responsive at trying to help with the issue :D :up:).

as it turned out... either I was confused by part of the language of your post or its just different for mine... I found out that the mod_fpslideshow folder was in the wrong place, as the mod_fpslideshow folder needed to be in the root folder of my site (same LEVEL as one's forums FOLDER), NOT same as the root of one's "board". (I assumed by "board" you meant "forums".)

ie: mine had to be at:
/home/dbname/public_html/mod_fpslideshow/

NOT '/forums/mod_fpslideshow/' as said. (again, I assumed by "board" you meant "forums".)

whatever!! all working yay! (yet to play with it and tweek it etc... just pysched its working.)

Differnt question, concepts.... LOVE your cmps set up, concepts :up:. can I ask... what did you use for your "The Sexy Women of UrbanAU" section? is that slideshow again with different settings? if so, can I ask how did you managed to do that?

Anyway, thanks again for your help, concepts, couldn't have done it without your instructions (and Fotis!). Lionel is useless as usual.

This is what I am getting when I try to install the new version:

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/

I cannot see that photo.. is it support to enlarge when clicked? it doesn't... whats happening with it?

Fatal error: Call to a member function query_read() on a non-object in /usr/local/www/www.xxx.com/forum/slideshow.php on line 250

what is the problem ?

I am having the worst time with this. I got the module up just fine, just no pics or text are appearing. :mad: For anyone else who has gotten it to work, would you like to share some feedback? You can check out my situation at the Discussion Forum :confused:

Thanks

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please help me

First... are you using the paid version? with the new mod_fpslideshow.php file?
if so..

what did you put for your path in the php file? it looks like that may be the issue. secondly.. did you first try to follow instructions set above? in my other post?

May be a simple question, but..

1. Did you set the forum id's in your php file ex :(121,19,22,100)
2. Did you go into admincp, set forum permission per each of those id's to allow registered and non registered members to be able to "download attachments?"
3. After those are completed.. lastly did you create a test thread?

if yes to all three.. then I will have to take a look at your php file and see what the issue is.. your about 99.9999 percent there!

:)

Have done all three! (10x) It seems simple enough, but just can't get it. File attached.

-----------------------------------

Edit: File Removed

Do not post files unless you have permission, this one clearly states;

Quote:

This code cannot be redistributed without permission from http://www.joomlaworks.gr/

vb version : 3.6.4

Dear all, I shift the file"mod_fpslideshow"with contents to "/forum/clientscript/" . Afterwards, from this thread, is worked on "slideshow.php", and shifted to "/forum/ ". If I go to the webside www.xxx.com/forum/slideshow.php come this error message: You used only forum and not joom; you can not to the file "mod_fpslideshow.php".
which is the error ?

Hi, i wondered if someone can help i have this installed but its just loading and loading :confused:

Peter

I just wanted to post this instruction here from Joomla direct. This might clear a few things up for everyone having problems and avoid reading so much for so little.

I see you sorted it out then..lol

Hi people,please visit www.cartalkuk.co.uk its loading but nothing else..just wondered what i am doing wrong.

Peter

Alright guys, through Concepts A+ help it is finally working for me. I didn't have a forum root and that what was getting me. Here's some feedback as to what was the problem.

For those of you who don't actually have a forum root.. which means you don't have yoursite.com/forums don't try to point it to a file...

yoursite.com/forums.php

...however if your forums are basically located directly at yoursite.com you leave the path as is vbpath=' '; just leave it blank so it can be read directly from your site root.

HTH

Your board is down. You can't get any help if we can't see the problem.

Alright, where to start. I thought it would be a smooth process when I figured out to email them for the vBulletin file. Wrong answer.

I don't know if I got the correct file or not. I can't even open it, unless I'm not supposed to. Maybe I'm just supposed to upload it to the root.

Following the instructions here, I really don't know where I'm supposed to change the path to >>>> '/board/' in the mod_fpslideshow.php file. And also the forum ids. Not sure where in the coding to add these.

Any advise is greatly appreciated by anyone. I'm sorry for sounding like such a lost newbie, but for the most part, I am. I've gotten the site to where it is, but for some reason, this is really confusing to me.

Have you taken a look at the file? You're supposed to be able to open it. I like to use Wordpad. The vBulletin settings are located near the top. You can change the path, ids, etc in the file. All the parameters are labeled with notes to help guide you.

Yeah, I opened it with Wordpad as well, and this is all I get throughout the entire file:

I figured all of the information that I need to add is within this file, but I'm guessing I received the wrong file? Odd to me.

Hmmm, Interesting. :D
I'd contact Joomla and let them know what's going on. Either through e-mail or their support forum.

Definitely did that, both via email and their support forum. Standing by........

....still standing by! This is rediculous. What kind of support do they have over at Joomla? I have emailed a few times and posted twice on the support forums. I have yet to get a response in well over 48 hours. All I need is the file to install the Slideshow in vb. I received the com_fpslideshow_1.1 and mod_fpslideshow_1.6 files 12 days ago. Is this too much to ask for something that I purchased? Maybe there's a national holiday going on over in Greece that I am unaware about.

Thanks to Peter (rickyreter) I have gotten a little bit further then I have with Joomla Support. So thank you Peter for your assistance! Much appreciation.

So, I have it installed on the site now, but if you check it out here http://www.sidelinesportstalk.com , you will notice that it is far from correct. I'm getting images on top of images and a bunch of text everywhere. But I am happier know then I have been for the past few days. Atleast I have something now. Not pretty, but it's a start I guess.

Any ideas for anyone?