Image Handler 2 (for ZC v1.3.8 ONLY) Support

does IH2 also handle the category images? I have uploaded one image for each category, I also set the category to show up on the home page, but I noticed that the image for each category on the home page doesn't have the same size. anyone can help?

Thanks.

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All uploaded and posted.. Enjoy..

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Diva for Prez!!!! :D

Going to grab/install right now, thanks!

HELP! I tried to uninstall IH2 (version 2.0), leaving the modules files & template files intact (since they were original files, altho I don't know how to revise them to get them back to their original form.) Now my products have no image whatsoever. What do I do?

I'm returning to a back-up copy of all files, so I'm back at Square One to fix this. I do need to get rid of IH, tho. What is the right way to do this?

I got brave & reinstalled the new IH2, version 8. I've had to uninstall, tho, cuz the subcategory page will not load. Any ideas how to fix that?
I did notice on the admin-inc-mod-category_prod_listing, the new IH file is missing this:

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$products_query_raw = ("select p.products_type, p.products_id, pd.products_name, p.products_quantity,
p.products_image, p.products_price, p.products_date_added,
p.products_last_modified, p.products_date_available,
p.products_status, p2c.categories_id,
p.products_model,
p.products_quantity_order_min, p.products_quantity_order_units, p.products_priced_by_attribute,
p.product_is_free, p.product_is_call, p.products_quantity_mixed, p.product_is_always_free_shipping,
p.products_quantity_order_max, p.products_sort_order,
p.master_categories_id
from " . TABLE_PRODUCTS . " p, " . TABLE_PRODUCTS_DESCRIPTION . " pd, "
. TABLE_PRODUCTS_TO_CATEGORIES . " p2c
where p.products_id = pd.products_id
and pd.language_id = '" . (int)$_SESSION['languages_id'] . "'
and (p.products_id = p2c.products_id
and p.master_categories_id = p2c.categories_id)
and (
pd.products_name like '%" . zen_db_input($_GET['search']) . "%'
or pd.products_description like '%" . zen_db_input($_GET['search']) . "%'
or p.products_model like '%" . zen_db_input($_GET['search']) . "%')" .
$order_by);


Do I need to put that back in the IH file?

I'm not a programmer, so would REALLY appreciate any help!

I'm having one, small problem. The images I'm using are png with a clear background. IH is resizing and maintaining the png file extension but NOT maintaining the clear background. They are white, like a jpg.

I thought IH could handle png's. Am I missing something??

I always suggest to folks reading through the support thread as the answer to your question is probably already posted.. In this case if you page back 2 or 3 pages, you will see that this was pointed out and discussed. As a result a new version of IH2 was submitted which corrects this.. (Rev8b) Read through the threads as it might help you understand how to correct your IH2 install in the meantime..

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Originally Posted by carol2848

I got brave & reinstalled the new IH2, version 8. I've had to uninstall, tho, cuz the subcategory page will not load. Any ideas how to fix that?
I did notice on the admin-inc-mod-category_prod_listing, the new IH file is missing this:

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$products_query_raw = ("select p.products_type, p.products_id, pd.products_name, p.products_quantity,
p.products_image, p.products_price, p.products_date_added,
p.products_last_modified, p.products_date_available,
p.products_status, p2c.categories_id,
p.products_model,
p.products_quantity_order_min, p.products_quantity_order_units, p.products_priced_by_attribute,
p.product_is_free, p.product_is_call, p.products_quantity_mixed, p.product_is_always_free_shipping,
p.products_quantity_order_max, p.products_sort_order,
p.master_categories_id
from " . TABLE_PRODUCTS . " p, " . TABLE_PRODUCTS_DESCRIPTION . " pd, "
. TABLE_PRODUCTS_TO_CATEGORIES . " p2c
where p.products_id = pd.products_id
and pd.language_id = '" . (int)$_SESSION['languages_id'] . "'
and (p.products_id = p2c.products_id
and p.master_categories_id = p2c.categories_id)
and (
pd.products_name like '%" . zen_db_input($_GET['search']) . "%'
or pd.products_description like '%" . zen_db_input($_GET['search']) . "%'
or p.products_model like '%" . zen_db_input($_GET['search']) . "%')" .
$order_by);


Do I need to put that back in the IH file?

I'm not a programmer, so would REALLY appreciate any help!

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Originally Posted by jeking

I'm having one, small problem. The images I'm using are png with a clear background. IH is resizing and maintaining the png file extension but NOT maintaining the clear background. They are white, like a jpg.

I thought IH could handle png's. Am I missing something??

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Check your settings for the following:
IH small image background
IH medium image background
IH large image background

the default setting is 255:255:255

255-255-255 = White

From the readme:

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These settings can be changed at will to suit your needs, I put these sample settings here just to give you an idea of how to configure this.

Please also read the manual and the documentation at www.breakmyzencart.com

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http://www.breakmyzencart.com/ih-doc

Hope this helps..

I was hoping there was a setting some place! Thanks for pointing it out DivaVocals.

Hi All,

I have ih2 installed, the latest version on my website http://www.india-gifts-mall.com . I have a problem that I am trying to solve for the past few days but couldn't solve.

When I open my website on Google Chrome the hover effect of the images come on the upper part of the pages instead of with the images. please help me out whats wrong with my website.

My site works fine on ie and mozilla.


Thanks in advance,
hc

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Originally Posted by hc1501

Hi All,

I have ih2 installed, the latest version on my website http://www.india-gifts-mall.com . I have a problem that I am trying to solve for the past few days but couldn't solve.

When I open my website on Google Chrome the hover effect of the images come on the upper part of the pages instead of with the images. please help me out whats wrong with my website.

My site works fine on ie and mozilla.


Thanks in advance,
hc

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You do not appear to have the latest version of IH2 installed at all.. The version of the javascript (which drives the hover) you have in your store is the wrong version.. You need to rename the "custom_template" folder in /includes/templates/custom_template/jscript and copy ALL the files and folders to your store.

Hi Diva,

Thanks a lot for your help and reply.


I am still not very clear what is to be done. This is what I did today.

1.) Downloaded the latest version of IH2 from zencart downloads.
2.) Uploaded all the files as it is.
3.) Removed the Image Handler from Admin > Tools > Imahe Handler2
4.) Installed it once again and cleared the cache


Please tell me where am I going wrong?

Thanks a lot

hc

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Originally Posted by hc1501

Hi Diva,

Thanks a lot for your help and reply.


I am still not very clear what is to be done. This is what I did today.

1.) Downloaded the latest version of IH2 from zencart downloads.
2.) Uploaded all the files as it is.
3.) Removed the Image Handler from Admin > Tools > Imahe Handler2
4.) Installed it once again and cleared the cache


Please tell me where am I going wrong?

Thanks a lot

hc

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you missed one critical step, read the "readme.html" and follow the installation instruction.

sorry, i forgot to mention that i had already renamed that folder to my custom template and then uploaded. in your earlier post you have mentioned about the jscript folder but there seem to be none in the files i have downloaded...

hey, there seems to be a problem with the files that I have downloaded. I downloaded the files from breakmycart which seems to be different from those on zencart. I am really sorry. Let me try out with the files on zencart and reply back. sorry for the headache...

thanks a lot diva. the hover is working fine now with the new files.

and also thanks to the makers of IH2 for the great mod.... :-)

Ok, so this has been a pre existing issue that I haven't had time to completely explore until now.

I am preparing to upgrade to 1.3.9, and so have installed a test version and have begun to install the mods to make sure they work. The previous website, which was 1.3.8, I had installed IH2 and was having problems with the user clicking on the product image in the product details, and instead of the lightbox displaying the large file, the lightbox just hangs.

Now I figured out the reason for this is there is no image_LRG.jpg in images/large/ folder. When I create a new product I choose the file (500x500, .jpg. with no suffix) and upload it from the new product page. I had then been uploading via FTP all the same files (but with _LRG added to the end of the file name) into the images/large folder. But this doesn't seem to makes sense... IH2 was designed by smart people, so this can't be how it is supposed to work.

Since the fresh install has the exact same bug as the pervious install I can only assume I am not using IH2 properly. If someone could please show me the light, it would be greatly appreciated. (...no pun intended...)

Here is a link for fun:
http://12stepjewelry.com/test/index....&products_id=4

I should also mention that when I go to the IH2 menu, and I bring up the product, it shows all three pictures, and they are at the correct size.

I have also changed all image settings in admin to those suggested in the installation readme.

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Originally Posted by k8ee

I should also mention that when I go to the IH2 menu, and I bring up the product, it shows all three pictures, and they are at the correct size.

I have also changed all image settings in admin to those suggested in the installation readme.

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Honestly as far as what I can see this is more of an issue with your lightbox mod than IH2. Please uninstall the lightbox and test IH2 WITHOUT the lightbox mod. When you have done this it will be easier for folks to help you resolve actual IH2 issues.. Once you have IH2 working correctly you can try the lightbox mod again. If you still have issues, then you will have to post in the support thread for your lightbox for assistance in getting your lightbox to work correctly.

I have only installed IH2... would the template have come with a lightbox installed? I'm using the zj_silver_wide.

It must have because I just tried changing the template and the a regular pop-up comes up with the larger image. At least now I know that IH2 is working properly.

Thanks for you help!

I have finally solved the mystery.

For anyone else using the ZJ_SILVER_WIDE template, has installed IH2 and is having lightbox zoom errors (where the large image does not load, and the lightbox hangs), simply do the folllowing.

The solution: replace includes/modules/main_product_image.php with the same file from the original file set.

I am not entirely sure what the effect will be to IH2 (since I think that file was one of the ones changed in the IH2 installation) in the long term, but from what I can tell, everything seems to be working.


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This really only fixes your template (ie your lightbox) and breaks IH2 functions.. So your problem is only HALF solved..

Replacing the includes/modules/main_product_image.php file with the one from your template and overwriting the IH2 version of the includes/modules/main_product_image.php file will get your lightbox working and disable modifications made to the includes/modules/main_product_image.php for IH2.

The correct way to fix your issue is to use a program like Winmerge or Beyond Compare and and merge the includes/modules/main_product_image.php from your template and the one from IH2. This way both the lightbox and IH2 will work together..

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Originally Posted by k8ee

I have finally solved the mystery.

For anyone else using the ZJ_SILVER_WIDE template, has installed IH2 and is having lightbox zoom errors (where the large image does not load, and the lightbox hangs), simply do the folllowing.

The solution: replace includes/modules/main_product_image.php with the same file from the original file set.

I am not entirely sure what the effect will be to IH2 (since I think that file was one of the ones changed in the IH2 installation) in the long term, but from what I can tell, everything seems to be working.


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I am sorry that I just meet a problem. because all my site pictures are in another server, I need to change image file directory to that server, but the image handler looks like don't work on my site now when I change the image file directory to that remote server. I want to know how do I modify the program ? thanks.

I always use WinMerge for files that have different code. Except this time as I thought IH2 wouldn't conflict with the template I had installed. In the end it was one line of code that controlled the built in lightbox that comes with the zj_silver_wide template that was being over written and causing the issues. All fixed now though.

Thank you for your help and suggestions!

The Rev8b of Image Handler 2 is now available in the downloads section!!

http://www.zen-cart.com/index.php?ma...roducts_id=117

This is an incorrect assumption to make.. Going forward you should always compare the files in any module you install against the files already existing in your store..

ANYTIME a module has Zen Cart files which are identical to files already existing in your cart, it usually means that there have been modifications made which are required for the module to work. I use Beyond Compare to compare the files in ANY module I install to help minimize modules overwriting other modules..

Glad it all worked out..:smile:

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Originally Posted by k8ee

I always use WinMerge for files that have different code. Except this time as I thought IH2 wouldn't conflict with the template I had installed. In the end it was one line of code that controlled the built in lightbox that comes with the zj_silver_wide template that was being over written and causing the issues. All fixed now though.

Thank you for your help and suggestions!

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I've just installed Image Handler 2 to my 1.3.9d site. Double-checked (and re-downloaded/copied over) all the file locations, but all seems to be in place, per the instructions in the zip archive.

However, when I go to Admin>Tools>ImageHandler to complete the install, I get a "404 Page not found" error (in IE. In Firefox, the error is "No input file specified.").

The only thing I could find related to this was a years-old thread, which indicated SSL or .htaccess issues. I'm not yet set up with SSL, and I've renamed the .htaccess file in the admin folder, as the thread recommended, but no go...

I guess this is the official support thread for ImageHandler; I saw an early post that pointed back to the breakmyzencart site for forum support. Oddly, when I visited that forum, I got a ...404-Page Not Found. :laugh:

Anyone have any ideas what might be causing this issue?

Thanks,
DBB1

What version of Image handler 2 did you download, the one on the breakmyzencart is very very out of date, the most up to date version is here

http://www.zen-cart.com/index.php?ma...roducts_id=117

This is the official support thread as such

Did you have a previous version of IH installed?
if so did you uninstall it first?
How did you check that the files were there on the remote server?
and did you double check the ones in admin?,
if you have access to a file manager on your server via Cpanel double check the files existence using that
404 means the file is not there, if the issue was htaccess then the error would have been different, probably
However if you have set an .htaccess wrong you could be blocking the file sfrom uploading, are there any errors in your ftp clients logs
could you give us a link to your site, we are able to work out some things from the front end

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Originally Posted by DBB1

I've just installed Image Handler 2 to my 1.3.9d site. Double-checked (and re-downloaded/copied over) all the file locations, but all seems to be in place, per the instructions in the zip archive.

However, when I go to Admin>Tools>ImageHandler to complete the install, I get a "404 Page not found" error (in IE. In Firefox, the error is "No input file specified.").

The only thing I could find related to this was a years-old thread, which indicated SSL or .htaccess issues. I'm not yet set up with SSL, and I've renamed the .htaccess file in the admin folder, as the thread recommended, but no go...

I guess this is the official support thread for ImageHandler; I saw an early post that pointed back to the breakmyzencart site for forum support. Oddly, when I visited that forum, I got a ...404-Page Not Found. :laugh:

Anyone have any ideas what might be causing this issue?

Thanks,
DBB1

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Originally Posted by DBB1

However, when I go to Admin>Tools>ImageHandler to complete the install, I get a "404 Page not found" error (in IE. In Firefox, the error is "No input file specified.").

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whoops forgot to add
What exactly was the contents of the 404 page, often they tell you the file that is missing or so clue as to what should be there

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Originally Posted by nigelt74

What version of Image handler 2 did you download, the one on the breakmyzencart is very very out of date, the most up to date version is here

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Downloaded v2.0 Rev 8b for ZC 1.3.9 from the ZC forum site. I only mentioned breakmyzencart because I was looking anywhere I could for a solution, and was double-checking which site had the most current version (these ZC forum posts can get quite dated; several posts state that breakmyzencart is the place to go for the most current releases, which is obviously no longer true).

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Originally Posted by nigelt74

Did you have a previous version of IH installed?

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Nope

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Originally Posted by nigelt74

How did you check that the files were there on the remote server? and did you double check the ones in admin?

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FTP, and yes.

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Originally Posted by nigelt74

404 means the file is not there, if the issue was htaccess then the error would have been different, probably

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I only mentioned .htaccess because this was an issue for someone with the same error several years ago. I try researching as best I can before posting, and so try any potential solutions given, so I didn't want to leave this stone unturned.

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Originally Posted by nigelt74

could you give us a link to your site, we are able to work out some things from the front end

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Internal...

By the way, no specifics in the 404 error. Just the standard page not found. I was hoping someone would know what code (file) the Admin>Tools>IH2 install link was calling. I've installed this successfully on other sites, but it's always worked. The only diff is the ZC and IH versions.

Thanks, Nigel!

Found the issue...

I downloaded again, and just overwrote everything in the admin folder contained in the installation set. I didn't try after each file upload, but suspect it was something with the image_handler.php file, as it contains code comments that suggest it is used for the install/uninstall processes...

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Originally Posted by DBB1

Downloaded v2.0 Rev 8b for ZC 1.3.9 from the ZC forum site. I only mentioned breakmyzencart because I was looking anywhere I could for a solution, and was double-checking which site had the most current version (these ZC forum posts can get quite dated; several posts state that breakmyzencart is the place to go for the most current releases, which is obviously no longer true).

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Only VERY old posts make this statement.. Recent posts (within the last 2-3 years) would indicate that the place to get the most updated version of IH2 is the Zen Cart downloads section. Tim Kroger hasn't participated in this support thread for a number of YEARS (at least 5 years), and his website's front page even states that he no longer supports this mod..

From Tim's site:

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Most up to date versions of image handler modified for current releases of zen-cart can be found in the zen-cart.com download section. As I have no time to take care of this project, the zen-cart community has continued to support and keep image handler up to date.

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Originally Posted by DBB1

I downloaded again, and just overwrote everything in the admin folder contained in the installation set. I didn't try after each file upload, but suspect it was something with the image_handler.php file, as it contains code comments that suggest it is used for the install/uninstall processes...

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I suspect that your previous fileset was either corrupted or just outdated files (from the breakmycart.com site) All in all, I'm glad you got it all straightened out.. :smile:

Hi I have IH2 installed on Zen Cart 1.3.8a, it all works fine apart from the watermark will not work on large images,

I have selected in the admin area to watermark small, medium and large images and the small and medium images show my watermark but my large images don't.

has anyone else had this problem?? and does anyone know how I can fix it?? Please let me know
thanks from Patrick

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Originally Posted by paddy_uk2007

Hi I have IH2 installed on Zen Cart 1.3.8a, it all works fine apart from the watermark will not work on large images,

I have selected in the admin area to watermark small, medium and large images and the small and medium images show my watermark but my large images don't.

has anyone else had this problem?? and does anyone know how I can fix it?? Please let me know
thanks from Patrick

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My guess is that you've overwritten or did not upload this file from the IH2 files:
/includes/templates/YOUR_TEMPLATE/popup_image_additional/tpl_main_page.php

not sure where to ask this, can anyone point me some directions on how to make my own watermark images?

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Originally Posted by DivaVocals

My guess is that you've overwritten or did not upload this file from the IH2 files:
/includes/templates/YOUR_TEMPLATE/popup_image_additional/tpl_main_page.php

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No this was not the problem, I checked and that file was there, I even download IH2 again and replace that image and this didnt work.

I just cant see why the small and medium images would be watermarked but not the large image, I have all the correct settings done in admin and have the correct png files uploaded but it just not working. :(

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Originally Posted by paddy_uk2007

Hi I have IH2 installed on Zen Cart 1.3.8a, it all works fine apart from the watermark will not work on large images,

I have selected in the admin area to watermark small, medium and large images and the small and medium images show my watermark but my large images don't.

has anyone else had this problem?? and does anyone know how I can fix it?? Please let me know
thanks from Patrick

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This is really doing my head in now, Ive even re installed it and it didnt work, even tried .GIF files they didnt work.... need help on this....

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Originally Posted by paddy_uk2007

No this was not the problem, I checked and that file was there, I even download IH2 again and replace that image and this didnt work.

I just cant see why the small and medium images would be watermarked but not the large image, I have all the correct settings done in admin and have the correct png files uploaded but it just not working. :(

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Please use Winmerge and compare the file in your store to the one in the IH2 package and make sure the code is the same.. Large images are controlled via this file.. Not sure where else to check.. The only other thing I could suggest is to uninstall IH2 (via the uninstall function in the IH2 admin) and then reload the files from the latest version and see if you get a different result..

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Originally Posted by fei2010

not sure where to ask this, can anyone point me some directions on how to make my own watermark images?

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You will need an image software like Photoshop (or Gimp which is free). You would need to create PNG files which are the same name as the IH2 watermark files and then replace the IH2 watermark files..

Hello All.

I have just started testing IH2. I have a clean test install of 1.3.9d with no other mods. I have installed the latest version on IH2Rev8b.

All seems to be working except for one thing.

Watermarks are not working for the Large additional images
(works fine for small and medium additional images. Also fine for the main large image)

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Originally Posted by DivaVocals

Please use Winmerge and compare the file in your store to the one in the IH2 package and make sure the code is the same.. Large images are controlled via this file.. Not sure where else to check.. The only other thing I could suggest is to uninstall IH2 (via the uninstall function in the IH2 admin) and then reload the files from the latest version and see if you get a different result..

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Hi this has not worked, I even totally removed IH2 and re uploaded the files then re installed it, but still the same problem :(

i thought i'd stick my nose in here because i know im loved!

Downloaded 138a and 139d
set up two test sites with no other mods
installed latest IH2

i have the same problem... watermarks dont work on large additional images.

Checked files... all there
used winmerge... files identical from downloaded file to installed files.

I have found the work around tho.. but it means adding the same picture to the field for 'Large image file (optional)'
Only then can you get a watermark on the additional large image...

Not a good work around tho is it!

clearly a BUG.. lol

Hi.

i use 138A with IH2Rev8b but i have big problem.

The zoom work, if i put the image on the pannel IH2 in large or Medium work the file on the Image/large-medium

But don't know why not resize the image, not wark watermak.

i think the problem are the library GD, is installing on the server but i think need some configuration on the IH2.

Please Help Me.

Thanks Bruno

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Originally Posted by paddy_uk2007

Hi this has not worked, I even totally removed IH2 and re uploaded the files then re installed it, but still the same problem :(

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Not sure why..:no: Watermarks on the large images work in my test store.. I did confirm that as dutchy reported earlier, the watermarks on the additional large images does in fact not work..

I'll check in with Carlos and see if he can take a look at the IH2 code.. Hopefully he still lurks and has seen these posts..

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Originally Posted by DivaVocals

Watermarks on the large images work in my test store..

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is that just the main image? or all large images including additional images?... Did you have to set up another test store to discover this bug?

Did no one think of testing watermarks feature on aditional large images before first release and revision?

and why does it take 3 people in a row to pointout this bug before it was looked into it...

have i asked enough annoying questions? LOL

:hug: haha

This mod sounds pretty sweet. Can someone please post a link to a site that currently has the latest version installed so I can see what I'll be getting before I install this? Thanks guys!

Ian
www.RedlineStands.com

Well, I never had any success with it - tried everything for years, and eventually gave up on it.

Now I've bought a template which enlarges an image and is not as pretty but works.

I think the entire extension is seriously flawed.

Sorry.

Hi, i installed image handler on my test site and it works fine except imageover, but not a problem because I disabled. installed on the live site and does not work, practically does not show more pictures and gives me the preview of image administration, I tried again the installation several times but always lostesso error. Who knows I give a tip. Thanks I state that I have version 1.2.7 and I installed the version on
I found the error but I can not understand where is wrong,
practically the images you must create the folder bmz_cache are many sub-folders, these sub folders are not read and images will not display HELP
example attached:
site that works in my test looks like this:
http://www.erboristeriabio.com/test/...mage.53x80.jpg

in my live site is not working standards opens thus:
http://www.erboristeriabio.com/bmz_c...mage.53x80.jpg


praticamante not call / / separation of folders to fetch the image.
also doing various tests and editing function_bmz_io,
basically one that creates the folders, I managed to make it work, only that the images all end up on the main root and not bmz_cache.

more so I can not explain. Thanks to whoever answers me.

The current version is not meant to work with ver 1.3.8a. You1ll need to uninstall IH2 and install the Rev 7 version

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Hi.

i use 138A with IH2Rev8b but i have big problem.

The zoom work, if i put the image on the pannel IH2 in large or Medium work the file on the Image/large-medium

But don't know why not resize the image, not wark watermak.

i think the problem are the library GD, is installing on the server but i think need some configuration on the IH2.

Please Help Me.

Thanks Bruno

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Posted via Mobile Device

I'll have to respectfully disagree here..

I install this module on every Zen Cart I setup and have NEVER had one issue with module working.. If all you need is fancy hover and "enlarged" images, then this may not be the module for you.. Image Handler at it's core is meant to ease the job of managing your product images. It does not "enlarge" images.. Rather it takes your large product image, optimize is and generate the properly proportioned medium and small images.. It also ease the procss for creating additional product images.. It does all of this very well.

<p>Sorry you could not get it to work for you..

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Well, I never had any success with it - tried everything for years, and eventually gave up on it.</p>
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<p>Now I've bought a template which enlarges an image and is not as pretty but works.</p>
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<p>I think the entire extension is seriously flawed.</p>
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<p>Sorry.

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I recently installed the handler on our site. We are using zen cart version 1.3.9d and handler version Image_Handler_v2_0-Rev8b.

We got it installed and all seems to be working well we can upload images via the handler and the images show on the store the problem is that the hover is not working.

We checked the settings and all seems to be set right as we set our image settings as outlined in the install manual.

If anyone can give us some advise on what may be wrong and or how to fix this it would be greatly appreciated.

Please note we did everything as outlined in the manual including chmod 777 the folders.

Thanks again.

I managed to solve my above post but thank you for taking the time to read it.

Seeing as IH2 has a minor bug and hopefully the authors will do a IH2 Rev 8c for all the people who use it..

is what is discussed here possible?
http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showthread.php?t=159994

I ask not because I use IH2, but because I feel uncomfortable with a mod that *may* allow for a security issue and someone's site getting screwed over when it could be avoided

Again, could someone please post a link to a site that uses IH2 showing this zoom feature and enlarge to click option? Please....

Ian

check the site in my signature.

Thanks ClydeJones, I like how you've chosen to keep your background when viewing an image relatively see through; however, I really would like to see a site with a mouse over zoom features in use. Are you aware of one? Something like the one below; which is a paid module by Magic Tools.

Ian
http://www.caffedellamoda.com/museum...r9qui575idmbj1

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Thanks ClydeJones, I like how you've chosen to keep your background when viewing an image relatively see through; however, I really would like to see a site with a mouse over zoom features in use. Are you aware of one? Something like the one below; which is a paid module by Magic Tools.

Ian
http://www.caffedellamoda.com/museum...r9qui575idmbj1

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No I don't and BTW the "magiczoom" feature has nothing to do with Image handler which has its own zoom feature.

DivaVocals, thanks for your positive response!

Since you have it working well, I'll give it one last shot now that I have upgraded to the latest 1.3.9d zencart.

Well, I am happy to report that DivaVocals is right and my post was premature. The latest version of Image Handler works like a charm for me with zencart 1.3.9d. At last!

Clyde is right.. and I added it to the readme of the latest versions so that it was very clear.. Image Handler at it's heart is meant to ease the process of image management. If you need fancy image effects only, then Image Handler may not be the right module for you (and may NOT be compatible with such modules)

To address r1formetoo's question if you are looking for a module which offers a fancy hover on the medium image (medium image = the image that displays on the product info page) like the module you mention, then as has been discussed frequently here in this support thread (and is outlined in the readme that comes with Image Handler) Image Handler does not have what your are looking for. Image Handler's own image hover feature adds the hover effect to the small images (the ones which appear on the product listing pages).

The Image Handler readme goes into detail WHY this is, but long story short, adding hover on medium images seems to interfere with lightbox contirbutions.

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No I don't and BTW the "magiczoom" feature has nothing to do with Image handler which has its own zoom feature.

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Originally Posted by r1formetoo

Thanks ClydeJones, I like how you've chosen to keep your background when viewing an image relatively see through; however, I really would like to see a site with a mouse over zoom features in use. Are you aware of one? Something like the one below; which is a paid module by Magic Tools.

Ian
http://www.caffedellamoda.com/museum...r9qui575idmbj1

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Well, I am happy to report that DivaVocals is right and my post was premature. The latest version of Image Handler works like a charm for me with zencart 1.3.9d. At last!

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I'll check in with Carlos and see if he can take a look at the IH2 code.. Hopefully he still lurks and has seen these posts..

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I lurk every now and then, who the heck is Carlos?
Diva is doing a pretty good job supporting this thread so no need for me to get involved.
The 404 error in the admin is simply a failure to load files, there are some files that are tricky because in the root of folders. where they share space with folders:
/admin/image_handler.php
/admin/includes/ih_manager.php
This problem has already been addressed "ad nauseam".
I use the files that I have submitted to Diva and have no problem whatsoever with watermarks: be it product_info image or additional; sizes small, medium or large.
I have set it up this way at www.ladywig.com for users to see, still haven't made up my mind to continue watermarking images.
Site design and content are obsolete.

The watermarking works just fine on the large images.. However it seems to not work on the additional large images.. I'm at a race event right now.. So I'll test more when I get back home tonight.. will report back my findings later..

Just so it's clear to all, watermarking and fancy image effects is NOT the reason to use Image Handler.. You should use Image Handler to ease management of your product images and to optimize your product images (ie improve imagerendering/performance).. Watermarking and fancy hovering are nice features, but they are not the compelling reason to use Image Handler at all..

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I lurk every now and then, who the heck is Carlos?
Diva is doing a pretty good job supporting this thread so no need for me to get involved.
The 404 error in the admin is simply a failure to load files, there are some files that are tricky because in the root of folders. where they share space with folders:
/admin/image_handler.php
/admin/includes/ih_manager.php
This problem has already been addressed "ad nauseam".
I use the files that I have submitted to Diva and have no problem whatsoever with watermarks: be it product_info image or additional; sizes small, medium or large.
I have set it up this way at www.ladywig.com for users to see, still haven't made up my mind to continue watermarking images.
Site design and content are obsolete.

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hmmm.. no interest in fixing the random additional images watermark 'hit and miss' problem... so i guess the development of this mod is dead then... ethics must have now gone out the window.

I must make a note of that in the 139 list of working 138 mods on next update, including the 777 chmod security risk IH2 may open people up to. :shocking:

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hmmm.. no interest in fixing the random additional images watermark 'hit and miss' problem... so i guess the development of this mod is dead then... ethics must have now gone out the window.

I must make a note of that in the 139 list of working 138 mods on next update, including the 777 chmod security risk IH2 may open people up to. :shocking:

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Hey Shane, I was thinking of installing this mod until your post. Would you mind pointing me to the page of a security discussion or just explain your concern?

Ian

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Hey Shane, I was thinking of installing this mod until your post. Would you mind pointing me to the page of a security discussion or just explain your concern?

Ian

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IH2 is an excellent mod... I used to use it and would recommend it to all. However, i get the feeling that development is dead as the two main coders use some IMHO bad ZC fork. Also while DivaVocal does a great job in supporting this mod, she herself admits that her coding skills aint good enough to be a main developer of this mod.

when i seen ppl saying they cant get additional watermarks to work i thought i would try and i too failed. while i was reading the documentation i thought.. WTF is it doing using chmod setting at 777 in this day and age, especially when in the ZC docs it is stated 777 is very bad.

so i posed the question here, I asked on this IH2 thread if it could be integrated but it fell on deaf ears.

I had a bespoke mod created that does the same job as IH2 solely for the fact I needed image resizing & watermarks ASAP as my server is php5.3 and rev8 was taking too long. That doesnt use any folders at 777, so I guess with the developers being bright men they could fix this if they wanted to.

Overall, I still recommend IH2, but this 777 setting causes me unrest.

http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showthread.php?t=159994

Interesting. Now I don't know if I should trust this mod and use it or pay the $ for Ma gic To ols....... I really like the idea of not having to go create extra images for large pictures and thumbnails and so on but I also haven't seen IH2's working mouse over zoom feature either......

Ian

there is no doubt (from what i have read and experienced) that IH2 improves the speed of a ZC website.. but until someone smart and trusted says “in this case the chmod 777 in the IH2 BMZcache folder is safe”, then its something i wont risk using again.

Simply as my biggest fear is that of being hacked. (and wasps, they scare me too)

and i think one day some nasty ***** will workout a way to hack this folder and do damage.

But I could be wrong.... but nee one seems to be vocal about the security questions I have asked... so i will keep my guard up for now

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Overall, I still recommend IH2, but this 777 setting causes me unrest.

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Setting the bmz_cache to 755 works just fine for me.

**nods in agreement** EVERY install of IH2 I've ever done I have the exact same settings..

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Setting the bmz_cache to 755 works just fine for me.

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I'm positive that no one has made any statements like this at all.. Youare free to jump to your own conclusions though..

as for the permissions "issue" with the bmz_cache.. This is leftover text from the original IH2 readme text.. It's a typo error I'm sure since as Clyde has pointed out (and I concur) setting permissions to 775 works just fine.. when we address the reported watermarking issue the readme will be updated..

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Originally Posted by Shane78

hmmm.. no interest in fixing the random additional images watermark 'hit and miss' problem... so i guess the development of this mod is dead then... ethics must have now gone out the window.

I must make a note of that in the 139 list of working 138 mods on next update, including the 777 chmod security risk IH2 may open people up to. :shocking:

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**nods in agreement** EVERY install of IH2 I've ever done I have the exact same settings..

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I think this section from the readme doc might be a source of confusion.

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Other trouble shooting tips

Set permissions in your images and bmz_cache folder to 777 (they need to be the same, in some cases 755 also works).

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what about the folders in BMZcache... does it matter that those are 777?

does it matter that the images within these folders, and the images IH2 creates in the Large and Medium folder are at 666

In the ZC FAQ: On Linux/Unix hosts, generally, permission-setting recommendations for basic security are:

* folders/directories: 755
* files: 644


also

Additional Security for Folders having 777 permissions:

For any directory that requires permissions of 777 or, for their own reasons, one wants to have permission of 777 the following should be put within an .htaccess file used for that directory.

these 777 folders within BMZcache aint got no .htaccess

so whats the craic?

is IH2 safe, unsafe or does no body fully know?

Nothing to not trust..simply put you are looking for a feature that Image Handler does not offer.. (hover on large images) as for the so-called security issue.. there is none as Clyde and I and PLENTY of of IH2 users will tell you setting you image cache folder to 775 works just fine.. the readme will reflect as such the next release..

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Interesting. Now I don't know if I should trust this mod and use it or pay for Magic Tools....... I really like the idea of not having to go create extra images for large pictures and thumbnails and so on but I also haven't seen IH2's working mouse over zoom feature either......

Ian

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I agree.. and not an issue at all I'll update when we sort out the watermarking on additional images issue..

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Nothing to not trust..simply put you are looking for a feature that Image Handler does not offer.. (hover on large images) as for the so-called security issue.. there is none as Clyde and I and PLENTY of of IH2 users will tell you setting you image cache folder to 775 works just fine.. thereadme will relect as such the next release..
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so called?... see my post above...

im trying to get someone who knows to say

safe
unsafe
dont know

im not a security expert nor are you DV, but the ZC docs state any 777 folder and 666 files opens a risk.. folders and images IH2 creates are at 777 and 666... even tho they are in a 755 folder...

im simply curious... and a straight answer would stop this.. personally id think a 777 inside a 755 is still a risk...?
and a lack of recomended .htaccess files for 777?...

and another thing... lol

i have tried search the web to find the answer.. but cant.. but i did find a thread on word press of some dude that had 8 sites closed by his host for having 777 folders inside 744 folders...

so it must not be that great

google
"are chmod 777 folder inside chmod 755 safe?"

third link

you'll be please to know im now off outto get drunk.. so the next 15 hrs will be Shame78 free :P

wheres vger.. she'd know?.. maybe

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so called?... see my post above...

im trying to get someone who knows to say

safe
unsafe
dont know

im not a security expert nor are you DV, but the ZC docs state any 777 folder and 666 files opens a risk.. folders and images IH2 creates are at 777 and 666... even tho they are in a 755 folder...

im simply curious... and a straight answer would stop this.. personally id think a 777 inside a 755 is still a risk...?
and a lack of recomended .htaccess files for 777?...

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I just checked my bmz_cache folder (set to 755)
All the folders (0 - f) within that folder are also set to 755 and the files within these folders are set to 644.

Not a security expert but I understand folder permissions and IH2.. So here's a straight answer which ckosloff JUST confirmed for me from examining his own store and I've confirmed by examining several Zen Cart sites I've created..

Hopefully Clyde nigel, angel and others who post here will also chime in and confirm the same..

If you set your bmz_cache folder to 755, all the folders IH2 creates within those folders will inheirit their permissions from the parent folder (bmz_cache).. I am not aware of anything in the IH2 code which explicitly sets the folders inside the bmz_cache folder to 777.. (as you seem to be implying the module does)

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so called?... see my post above...

im trying to get someone who knows to say

safe
unsafe
dont know

im not a security expert nor are you DV, but the ZC docs state any 777 folder and 666 files opens a risk.. folders and images IH2 creates are at 777 and 666... even tho they are in a 755 folder...

im simply curious... and a straight answer would stop this.. personally id think a 777 inside a 755 is still a risk...?
and a lack of recomended .htaccess files for 777?...

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... including the 777 chmod security risk IH2 may open people up to.

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It's not a security issue unique to IH2. The same principles apply to any and all files/folders, including ZC core and addons.
Explained in a reply to your other post on the matter: http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showthread.php?t=159994

Thanks Clyde.. Those are my findings as well.. Like I said this "security issue" comes down to some ambiguous and erroneous text we failed to scrub out of Tim's original readme file.. It will be addressed when we examine and correct the watermarking on large images issue.. (which I still maintain is a MINOR) issue at best since all the other major features of Image Handler do in fact work correctly..

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I just checked my bmz_cache folder (set to 755)
All the folders (0 - f) within that folder are also set to 755 and the files within these folders are set to 644.

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I am so scared of aliens.
I have never seen one, so they never did anything to me either.
But I have heard stories of alien abductions, mostly in the X files.
Since I don't know about aliens, and just to be in the safe side, I am scared, and recommend to other people to stay away from them.
Sounds pretty much like these new security concerns:
images in the bmz-cache are encrypted, so it does not matter to what security level they are set.
If you use some free security tools like the Hacker toolbar, a free add-on for Firefox, or even the Linux CD from backtrack-linux.org, you will see what I mean.
Try to find an entry point there.
755 works for most Linux servers, I don't know if for all.
Just to feed the paranoia you can set to 755 recursively your bmz_cache, IH2 does NOT set permissions for folders.
Regarding the coders, yes they are dead people, and bad too, addicted to forks.
However, the last incarnation for IH2 has been written and tested for Zen Cart simply because...there is no IH2 plugin yet for that other bad thing they indulge in.
But stay tuned and you might soon find one.

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Thanks Clyde.. Those are my findings as well.. Like I said this "security issue" comes down to some ambiguous and erroneous text we failed to scrub out of Tim's original readme file.. It will be addressed when we examine and correct the watermarking on large images issue.. (which I still maintain is a MINOR) issue at best since all the other major features of Image Handler do in fact work correctly..
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I'm not sure what the watermark "issue" is, but I have images on my site watermarked for ALL image sizes and things seem to be working just fine.

After reading DrByte: "So, yes, in the case of IH2 the specified folders need to be writable ... whatever that means for YOUR unique hosting configuration. Whether 777 or 755 or whatever."
No problem to modify the readme to make folders recursively 755, again this might not work on older servers, but it does work fine for mine, and it is what files are automatically set for.

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I'm not sure what the watermark "issue" is, but I have images on my site watermarked for ALL image sizes and things seem to be working just fine.

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Same here

thanks to clyde, ckosloff and Drbyte for clarifying and (more importantly) debunking this so-called issue.. the readme will be updated to include DrByte's explanation..
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and let me add one more thing to this..


IF you originally installed IH2 and set the permissions of your bmz_cache folder to 777, then began using IH2, and AFTER IH2 has begun creating sub-folders inside the bmz_cache folder you then change your bmz_cache folder permissions to 755 you will end up with folders inside your bmz_cache folders set to 777. So what's the Right Way to correct this?


You could simply reset the permission for each of the bmz_cache folders to 755.. or follow these steps..


1. Uninstall IH2 from the admin.


2. delete all of the sub folders within your bmz_cache folder (do not delete the .keep file)
or
delete your bmz_cache folder and re-upload the one from the IH2 module files


3. Re-install IH2


Going forward the permissions of the sub-folders IH2 creates within the bmz_cache folder will inheirit it's permissions from the parent folder. (755)


Now with that I'm off to enjoy the rest of my day at the track..

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After reading DrByte: "So, yes, in the case of IH2 the specified folders need to be writable ... whatever that means for YOUR unique hosting configuration. Whether 777 or 755 or whatever."
No problem to modify the readme to make folders recursively 755, again this might not work on older servers, but it does work fine for mine, and it is what files are automatically set for.

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Now i am confused! I have installed IH2 three times now to get this watermark problem resolved. Having followed this thread and the recent security argument, I looked at my directories to see what my chmod setting are. My bzm_cache directory is chmod 755 but all the directories within are chmod 777. Consequently all images created by IH2 are chmod 666. If this is not supposed to happen, why is this happening? I have not done anything to set these chmod permissions. :huh:

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and let me add one more thing to this..


IF you originally installed IH2 and set the permissions of your bmz_cache folder to 777, then began using IH2, and AFTER IH2 has begun creating sub-folders inside the bmz_cache folder you then change your bmz_cache folder permissions to 755 you will end up with folders inside your bmz_cache folders set to 777. So what's the Right Way to correct this?


You could simply reset the permission for each of the bmz_cache folders to 755.. or follow these steps..


1. Uninstall IH2 from the admin.


2. delete all of the sub folders within your bmz_cache folder (do not delete the .keep file)
or
delete your bmz_cache folder and re-upload the one from the IH2 module files


3. Re-install IH2


Going forward the permissions of the sub-folders IH2 creates within the bmz_cache folder will inheirit it's permissions from the parent folder. (755)


Now with that I'm off to enjoy the rest of my day at the track..
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SERIOUS ISSUE ON LIVE STORE - HELP NEEDED, PLEASE -
WILLING TO DONATE FOR SOME EDUCATED ADVICE:

Hi guys, I recently changed the category names on my store...
it seems IH2 doesn't like that... it's forgotten my product paths (in the admin).

When I try to change the image on ANY of my products in IH2...
it bounces me to the "admin" tab (within IH2)... "No Image Handler information found"

The IH2 dropdown menu shows my current category list...
but the 'base category' is showing the old category name.

I'm sure this is the problem... IH2 didn't update the change!!
(which is very uncool, all I did was change a category name!)

Anyway, this is quite serious... my site is fairly old, I can't afford the downtime...
as a t-shirt store, I'm heavily reliant on the IH2 functionality... so I can't make a mistake here...
the work involved in setting it up from scratch will take weeks!

I need some help getting IH2 to recognize my updated categories!

I'm a web designer, but not a developer...
I can hack my way through most things, just need some help to do it right the first time...
I'm willing to donate for your time!

.

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SERIOUS ISSUE ON LIVE STORE - HELP NEEDED, PLEASE -
WILLING TO DONATE FOR SOME EDUCATED ADVICE:

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I just noticed that IH2 is saying "Install Image Handler" under the 'Admin' section...
but under the 'Manager' section everything is still visible, as if it were still installed... there's a disconnect somewhere.

I have no idea how it decided to think it's uninstalled, it was working fine last week...
I'm afraid to re-install it though, as it will delete all the work I've put into setting up each product.

I really need help from someone that's familiar with how IH2 works...
I can't risk anything without knowing what it will do first... this is a live store (that recently got a mind of it's own)!!!

Developers, feel free to contact me privately...
any insight would be appreciated though, I'm walking on eggshells here.
.

Have you tried following my suggested resolution to correct your mismatched folder permissions?? Please give that shot and let me know if that resolves the issue..



As for the watermarking large additional images I have stated (repeatedly) that I will be taking a closer look at that as soon as I get home tonight.. It's not a showstopper feature(watermarking) and despite it not working as you wish, IH2's primary features should still function just fine..

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Now i am confused! I have installed IH2 three times now to get this watermark problem resolved. Having followed this thread and the recent security argument, I looked at my directories to see what my chmod setting are. My bzm_cache directory is chmod 755 but all the directories within are chmod 777. Consequently all images created by IH2 are chmod 666. If this is not supposed to happen, why is this happening? I have not done anything to set these chmod permissions. :huh:

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you'll need to run the install.. I suggest clearing the cache first (also in the IH2 admin)

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Originally Posted by blackhalo

I just noticed that IH2 is saying "Install Image Handler" under the 'Admin' section...
but under the 'Manager' section everything is still visible, as if it were still installed... there's a disconnect somewhere.

I have no idea how it decided to think it's uninstalled, it was working fine last week...
I'm afraid to re-install it though, as it will delete all the work I've put into setting up each product.

I really need help from someone that's familiar with how IH2 works...
I can't risk anything without knowing what it will do first... this is a live store (that recently got a mind of it's own)!!!

Developers, feel free to contact me privately...
any insight would be appreciated though, I'm walking on eggshells here.
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you'll need to run the install.. I suggest clearing the cache first (also in the IH2 admin)

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Thanks for the reply... but, seriously... wouldn't that just erase everything?

I've learned from experience that IH2 has a poor memory... so it's got me freaked out...
one wrong move, and it forgets everything except the first photo!

My store would be offline until I manually set 4 images on 400+ products...
here's a photo of how my IH2 is setup (that first photo makes things even more complicated):

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/4039/ih2.gif

I have thousands of people visiting the site each day...
my rent is paid, and my children are fed because of this business...
I can't just press a button and hope it'll work.

So are you sure I should delete the cache and re-install?

The mod obviously has NOT uninstalled itself (because that would be impossible)...
so I was thinking there must be a way to manually tweak this back to life in the database...
something just got knocked loose when I changed the category names.

I just don't know where to begin looking...

clearing the cache won't erase anything except the cache.. since IH2 is in an uninstalled state you'll have to re-install it.. and you should clear the cache before you do it so it can re-create your cache.. and you should backup your site before doing this..

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Originally Posted by blackhalo

Thanks for the reply... but, seriously... wouldn't that just erase everything?

I've learned from experience that IH2 has a poor memory... so it's got me freaked out...
one wrong move, and it forgets everything except the first photo!

My store would be offline until I manually set 4 images on 400+ products...
here's a photo of how my IH2 is setup (that first photo makes things even more complicated):

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/4039/ih2.gif

I have thousands of people visiting the site each day...
my rent is paid, and my children are fed because of this business...
I can't just press a button and hope it'll work.

So are you sure I should delete the cache and re-install?

The mod obviously has NOT uninstalled itself (because that would be impossible)...
so I was thinking there must be a way to manually tweak this back to life in the database...
something just got knocked loose when I changed the category names.

I just don't know where to begin looking...

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Hi there,

I'm wondering if there is a fix to make Image Handler 2 work with private area. I tried copying the files from admin into the private area folder, but there is one file that wants to write over one in private area, and I'm worried that either one will not work after this. The file is: includes/modules/category_product_listing.php

Has anyone else asked this before - I did a search and didn't find anything, so anyone who can help would be greatly appreciated :D

Thanks,
Joanne

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Originally Posted by joannem

Hi there,

I'm wondering if there is a fix to make Image Handler 2 work with private area. I tried copying the files from admin into the private area folder, but there is one file that wants to write over one in private area, and I'm worried that either one will not work after this. The file is: includes/modules/category_product_listing.php

Has anyone else asked this before - I did a search and didn't find anything, so anyone who can help would be greatly appreciated :D

Thanks,
Joanne

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Not sure what you mean by private area, but you should use a file comparison tool like Beyond Compare or Winmerge to merge any differences between the category_product_listing.php files.

OK, never used that software before, but I will try - private area is a mod that scrapbooking stores use to isolate the designers areas, so only they can see and interact with their own part of the store. :D

Thanks!

OK, I would have NO clue how to merge the two files together :S

Anyone else have an idea?? lol

Thanks,
Joanne

I have a problem trying to upload a new image: I get this error:

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Unable to determine the page link!

Function used:

zen_href_link('', '', 'NONSSL')

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It's obvious what it refers to, but isn't the image supposed to come from my hard drive folder?

I did some additional checking of a few more client sites, and found that there were at least 2 sites where the permissions for the sub-folders are not being inherited from the parent as they should..

After speaking to their hosting companies I concluded that this is definitely NOT something the host is doing intentionally but rather something Image Handler is doing.. It appears that the IH2 code does this based on certain host settings. (in this case both of these sites are being hosted by Go Daddy reseller companies. The sites that do not have this issue are not Go Daddy hosting. (all various hosts)

So after doing some digging through the IH2 code I found a hint to the source of the issue. buried in the code is this reference to Tim's website: http://wiki.breakmyzencart.com/zen-cart:safemodehack

Now I gather that this was included to account for some server configurations where you had to set folder permissions to 777 to get Image Handler to work. (Which is how in the early days of Zen and IH2 it had to be done on many hosts)

Basically it looks as if one line in the includes/functions/extra_functions/functions_bmz_io.php sets folder permissions for sites hosted on some hosts to 777.

Code:

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      return @mkdir($target, 0777); // crawl back up & create dir tree

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this code on line 118 of the includes/functions/extra_functions/functions_bmz_io.php file is mucking up the sub-folder permissions for some (not all) webhosts.

Now I don't know exactly why on some hosts the permissions are inheirited correctly and on some hosts they are not.. I do know that if I change the 777 to 755, then the permissions for the sub folders created within the IH2 bmz_cache folder will be set to 755..

I am not entirely sure if this is THE fix, but it certainly is a solution. I would love it if ckosloff and clyde could weigh in to confirm all of this is in fact the correct solution, and perhaps shed some light on why it might work for some hosts but not others..

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Originally Posted by clydejones

I just checked my bmz_cache folder (set to 755)
All the folders (0 - f) within that folder are also set to 755 and the files within these folders are set to 644.

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Originally Posted by ckosloff

I am so scared of aliens.
I have never seen one, so they never did anything to me either.
But I have heard stories of alien abductions, mostly in the X files.
Since I don't know about aliens, and just to be in the safe side, I am scared, and recommend to other people to stay away from them.
Sounds pretty much like these new security concerns:
images in the bmz-cache are encrypted, so it does not matter to what security level they are set.
If you use some free security tools like the Hacker toolbar, a free add-on for Firefox, or even the Linux CD from backtrack-linux.org, you will see what I mean.
Try to find an entry point there.
755 works for most Linux servers, I don't know if for all.
Just to feed the paranoia you can set to 755 recursively your bmz_cache, IH2 does NOT set permissions for folders.
Regarding the coders, yes they are dead people, and bad too, addicted to forks.
However, the last incarnation for IH2 has been written and tested for Zen Cart simply because...there is no IH2 plugin yet for that other bad thing they indulge in.
But stay tuned and you might soon find one.

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