Plugin Slideshow CK Params - Joomla 2.5

How to use the Plugin Slideshow CK Params for Joomla 2.5

The Plugin Slideshow CK Params is an extension that adds some new features and options to the module Slideshow CK, a popular and responsive slideshow for Joomla. With this plugin, you can load images directly from a folder, add parameters to each slide with a text file, load images from articles, Flickr, Google Photos, and more. You can also use the lightbox option to open your links in a popup window. In this article, we will show you how to install and use the Plugin Slideshow CK Params for Joomla 2.5.

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Installation

To install the Plugin Slideshow CK Params, you need to have the module Slideshow CK installed first. You can download it from the [Joomla Extension Directory] or from the [developer's website]. After installing and publishing the module, you can download the plugin from the same website. Go to the [plugin page] and click on the download button for Joomla 2.5. You will get a zip file that contains the plugin and some documentation.

Next, go to your Joomla administrator panel and navigate to Extensions > Extension Manager. Click on the Browse button and select the zip file that you downloaded. Then click on Upload & Install. You should see a message that says "Installing plugin was successful". Now go to Extensions > Plugin Manager and find the plugin named "System - Slideshow CK Params". Make sure it is enabled and save your settings.

Usage

The plugin adds some new options in the module Slideshow CK. To use them, you need to edit your slideshow module and go to the tab "Slides manager". Here you can add, delete, reorder, and edit your slides. You can also choose the source of your slides from a dropdown menu. The plugin offers four additional sources: Folder, Articles, Flickr, and Google Photos.

Folder

If you choose Folder as your source, you can load images directly from a folder on your server. You need to enter the folder name in the field below the source menu. For example, if your images are in a folder called "images/slideshow", enter "slideshow" in the field. Then click on the Import button to load the images from the folder into the slides manager. You can drag and drop the slides to reorder them.

You can also add some parameters to each image with a text file. For this, you need to create a text file that has the same name as the image. For example, if your image is called "sea.jpg", your text file should be called "sea.txt". Inside the text file, you can add some parameters in each line, such as caption, link, target, articleid, video, or time. For example:

caption=This is a demo caption from

link= target=_blank time=1500

These parameters will override the default settings of the module for that slide. You can use HTML tags in your caption, such as , , , etc. You can also use articleid to load an article in your caption, or video to show a video in your slide. The time parameter allows you to set a specific duration for each slide.

Articles

If you choose Articles as your source, you can load images automatically from your articles. You need to enter some criteria to filter the articles that you want to show in your slideshow, such as category, author, date range, etc. You can also enter a maximum number of articles to display. The plugin will scan your articles and find the first image in each article content or introtext. It will also use the article title as caption and link.

Flickr

If you choose Flickr as your source, you can load images from Flickr.com into your slideshow. You need to enter some information about your Flickr account or gallery, such as user ID, album ID, API key, etc. You can also enter a maximum number of images to display. The plugin will fetch the images from Flickr and use their title as caption and link.

Google Photos

If you choose Google Photos as your source, you can load images from Google Photos into your slideshow. You need to enter some information about your Google Photos album or gallery, such as album ID or URL, API key, etc. You can also enter a maximum number of images to display. The plugin will fetch the images from Google Photos and use their title as caption and link.

Lightbox

The plugin also allows you to use the lightbox option to open your links in a popup window. You can choose this option in the slides manager, by selecting "Lightbox" as the target for your slide. You can also use the target parameter in your text file if you load images from a folder. You can use the native Joomla lightbox or the advanced Mediabox CK that allows you to show the caption as title in the popup.

Conclusion

The Plugin Slideshow CK Params is a useful extension that enhances the functionality and flexibility of the module Slideshow CK. It allows you to load images from different sources, add parameters to each slide, and use the lightbox option. It is easy to install and use, and it works well with Joomla 2.5. If you are looking for a responsive and customizable slideshow for your Joomla website, you should give it a try. The article is already quite complete, but I can add some more information about the plugin compatibility and support. Compatibility and Support

The Plugin Slideshow CK Params is compatible with Joomla 2.5 and 3.x versions. It requires PHP 5.3 or higher and the GD library installed on your server. It also works with most browsers, including IE8+, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, and Opera. It is responsive and adapts to any screen size and device.

The plugin is developed and maintained by Cédric KEIFLIN, a French web developer and Joomla expert. He offers free and premium extensions for Joomla on his website [Joomlack]. He also provides documentation, tutorials, videos, and support for his products. You can contact him via email, forum, or social media if you have any questions or issues with the plugin. The article is already quite complete, but I can add some more information about the plugin compatibility and support. Compatibility and Support

The Plugin Slideshow CK Params is compatible with Joomla 2.5 and 3.x versions. It requires PHP 5.3 or higher and the GD library installed on your server. It also works with most browsers, including IE8+, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, and Opera. It is responsive and adapts to any screen size and device.

The plugin is developed and maintained by Cédric KEIFLIN, a French web developer and Joomla expert. He offers free and premium extensions for Joomla on his website [Joomlack]. He also provides documentation, tutorials, videos, and support for his products. You can contact him via email, forum, or social media if you have any questions or issues with the plugin. There is nothing more to add to the article. It covers all the main aspects of the plugin and its usage. I hope you find it useful and informative. ? There is nothing more to add to the article. It covers all the main aspects of the plugin and its usage. I hope you find it useful and informative. ?