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#1 2007-05-30 00:37:29

mhulse

Plugin Author

From: Eugene Oregon

Registered: 2005-01-21

Posts: 200

[solved] Article image --> Lightbox gallery --> Author defined?

Hi,

I have found a couple of plugins on the forums that appear to be close to what I need:

http://forum.textpattern.com/viewtopic.php?id=20714
http://iaian7.com/txp/an7_img

But I just wanted to ask the community as to what approach works best…

Basically I need to have an easy way for my client to upload one thumbnail image for an article/blog post, then upload unlimited larger images, then have the thumbnail show-up for that posting, plus have it link to a gallery lightbox of larger images. My client will do all the cropping and resizing.

Any tips on the best plugin and/or approach I should take for this? My main concern is making it as easy as possible for client.

I would greatly appreciate any help/advice/tips/links/tutorials.

Many thanks in advance!
Cheers,
M

Last edited by mhulse (2007-06-11 07:07:56)

#2 2007-05-30 06:42:59

colak

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From: Cyprus

Registered: 2004-11-20

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Re: [solved] Article image --> Lightbox gallery --> Author defined?

mhulse wrote:

Basically I need to have an easy way for my client to upload one thumbnail image for an article/blog post, then upload unlimited larger images, then have the thumbnail show-up for that posting, plus have it link to a gallery lightbox of larger images. My client will do all the cropping and resizing.

Any tips on the best plugin and/or approach I should take for this? My main concern is making it as easy as possible for client.

For the creation of thumbnails I would use glx_admin_image and I would utilise article_image in a form.

<txp_if_article_list>
<txp:permlink><txp:article_image thumbnail="1" /></txp:permlink>
<txp:else />
<txp:body />
</txp_if_article_list> 

bas_lightbox on a per article basis:

If you want to make it dead simple for your client use a custom field (not tested)

<txp:bas_lightbox cat="<custom field name="image_category">"/>

If the above does not work on its own it should work with asy wondertag

<txp:asy_wondertag><txp:bas_lightbox cat="<custom field name="image_category">"/></txp:asy_wondertag>

Finally Alexandra has compiled a list of gallery plugins which might be of help to you

> Edit… I’ve been using thisplugin for so long, sometimes i forget it’s not part of the core. upm_img_popper will help your client to select and insert the article image.

Last edited by colak (2007-05-30 06:54:46)

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#3 2007-06-07 01:51:42

mhulse

Plugin Author

From: Eugene Oregon

Registered: 2005-01-21

Posts: 200

Re: [solved] Article image --> Lightbox gallery --> Author defined?

Yikes!!!! I just found this post again… I thought I subscribed, but never got a notice via email. Sorry Colak! I would have responded much sooner if I had know you posted. :)

Looking over you message now. Many thanks for the reply, it looks like it will be very helpful!

Cheers,
M

#4 2007-06-07 22:50:14

mhulse

Plugin Author

From: Eugene Oregon

Registered: 2005-01-21

Posts: 200

Re: [solved] Article image --> Lightbox gallery --> Author defined?

Sooo, my needs ended-up changing for the lightbox setup… The client ended-up wanting a single text link to launch the lightbox gallery of images…

I eventually solved my prob using some PHP… I really like the lightbox plugins, but I prefer to have more control over the code.

More info over here

Thanks again colak! I really appreciate all of your help.

Have a great day/night,
Cheers,
Micky

Last edited by mhulse (2007-06-07 22:53:18)