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

Hello, I would like to say thank you very much for this addon! The auto resize + watermark feature has saved me a ton of time doing batch re-size and uploads with photoshop. I'm here today though because I have run into two problems with Image Handler and I can't seem to find the fix for it.

#1 - In the admin, when I try to uninstall image handler it takes me to a log in and log out screen. I log in, and try to uninstall and it loops me back to the admin login.

#2 - Image Handler is not displaying additional images. The main image is displaying and working as it should, but Additional images auto named by Image Handler still do not display properly.

Mainly, I would prefer a solution to #2 :P
I am having some problems adding additional images to my products. Here is how I have named my products image folder and images inside of it:

HTML Code:

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images/category1
 a001.JPG        <- Image for product 1 in subcategory A
 a001_01.JPG    <- Additional image for product 1
 a001_02.JPG    <- Additional image for product 1

 a002.JPG        <- Image for product 2 in subcategory A
 a002_01.JPG    <- Additional image for product 2

 b001.JPG        <- Image for product 1 in subcategory B
 b001_01.JPG    <- Additional image for product 1

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I have looked at the additional images guide:
https://www.zen-cart.com/tutorials/index.php?article=58

However, I with the addon Image Handler 2 for v1.3.x, I do not make use the following folders:

images/medium
images/large

I have tried adding the medium and large folder manually and adding additional images there, but that did not make a difference. I have looked at both my:

Admin>Configuration>Images
Admin>Product Types>Product General>Edit Layout

pages to ensure that Additional Images are enabled.

I am using ZenCart v1.3.9d
addons: Image Handler 2 for v1.3.x


I have used the Image Handler Manager to add additional images to an item with no success. I have also manually FTP added the files to my images folder with no success. So I'm a little stumped!

Would love some help on getting additional images in there :)

And I'm on a roll..

I have confirmed that the current fileset for IH2 does indeed have an issue with watermarking ADDITIONAL large images.. I have found the possible solution and have tested and confirmed that my fix resolves the issue.. I am going to enlist the assistance of another Zenner to test this..

dutchy, if you want to test the fix on your site, please PM me and we can exchange contact info..

Off the top of my head it sounds like you have possibly 1 or 2 things (and perhaps both) going on..
1. It does not sound like IH2 is installed correctly
2. Your IH2 settings are incorrect..

Image Handler takes care of creating your medium and small product images if you upload your large image. It also manages the proper naming convention Zen Cart requires to create additional product images.. In other words it does automatically what this tutorial shows you how to do manually: https://www.zen-cart.com/tutorials/index.php?article=58

In order for it to do it's job it must be installed properly and it must be configured correctly.. Please review the readme file and make sure you follow the suggestions and instructions for setting your images settings.. See if that doesn't get you a different result..

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Originally Posted by nwms8

Hello, I would like to say thank you very much for this addon! The auto resize + watermark feature has saved me a ton of time doing batch re-size and uploads with photoshop. I'm here today though because I have run into two problems with Image Handler and I can't seem to find the fix for it.

#1 - In the admin, when I try to uninstall image handler it takes me to a log in and log out screen. I log in, and try to uninstall and it loops me back to the admin login.

#2 - Image Handler is not displaying additional images. The main image is displaying and working as it should, but Additional images auto named by Image Handler still do not display properly.

Mainly, I would prefer a solution to #2 :P
I am having some problems adding additional images to my products. Here is how I have named my products image folder and images inside of it:

HTML Code:

---

images/category1
 a001.JPG        <- Image for product 1 in subcategory A
 a001_01.JPG    <- Additional image for product 1
 a001_02.JPG    <- Additional image for product 1

 a002.JPG        <- Image for product 2 in subcategory A
 a002_01.JPG    <- Additional image for product 2

 b001.JPG        <- Image for product 1 in subcategory B
 b001_01.JPG    <- Additional image for product 1

---

I have looked at the additional images guide:
https://www.zen-cart.com/tutorials/index.php?article=58

However, I with the addon Image Handler 2 for v1.3.x, I do not make use the following folders:

images/medium
images/large

I have tried adding the medium and large folder manually and adding additional images there, but that did not make a difference. I have looked at both my:

Admin>Configuration>Images
Admin>Product Types>Product General>Edit Layout

pages to ensure that Additional Images are enabled.

I am using ZenCart v1.3.9d
addons: Image Handler 2 for v1.3.x


I have used the Image Handler Manager to add additional images to an item with no success. I have also manually FTP added the files to my images folder with no success. So I'm a little stumped!

Would love some help on getting additional images in there :)

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Since I could not use the delete feature in Admin because I kept getting sent to a login, I went and downloaded IH v2 again and basically deleted every file I found in the download from my website. I then renamed the appropriate folders, and uploaded IH to my root directory.

That didn't seem to fix the problem.

I still can't 'uninstall' from the admin, and I still can't see additional images. :(

Going to try a brand new install (I've made backups already heh) and see if it works out of box.

That was gonna be my suggestion.. :D Do you wanna try the version I have with the fixes I posted tonight?? If so, PM me and I'll get you that fileset..

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Originally Posted by nwms8

Since I could not use the delete feature in Admin because I kept getting sent to a login, I went and downloaded IH v2 again and basically deleted every file I found in the download from my website. I then renamed the appropriate folders, and uploaded IH to my root directory.

That didn't seem to fix the problem.

I still can't 'uninstall' from the admin, and I still can't see additional images. :(

Going to try a brand new install (I've made backups already heh) and see if it works out of box.

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Quote:

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Originally Posted by DivaVocals

That was gonna be my suggestion.. :D Do you wanna try the version I have with the fixes I posted tonight?? If so, PM me and I'll get you that fileset..

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New install, it works :D

Now I do see what people mean a few posts back about additional images not having the watermark, but I'm glad that I got additional images working in the first place!


I'd love to try your version! Thank you for the offer!

I sent you a PM.

Cool.. I figured it was an install issue.. I sent you a PM.. Try the new fileset, and let me know if it fixes the watermarks on the large additional images..

Quote:

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Originally Posted by nwms8

New install, it works :D

Now I do see what people mean a few posts back about additional images not having the watermark, but I'm glad that I got additional images working in the first place!


I'd love to try your version! Thank you for the offer!

I sent you a PM.

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Hm, I'm having the same problems again with additional images not showing up. This is on a new install, default template.

I'll try again tomorrow, too late tonight to try any more.

*Removing image handler from database in IH admin got additional images to appear on the webpage.

well im far to hung over to be doing this.. but I will any way

well well well.. LOOKS like i was RIGHT once again Divalvocal....

IH2 is creating 777 folders... I seen some of the posts from other about this 777 issue in my email updates that i have been having to pester your arrogant clan about.

I can confirm that i have 4 servers with 4 different company, these are
webfusion
unitedhosting
Don Host
UKfast

on ALL clean zencart installations with only Image handler 2 installed
BMZcache is set to 775, but all folder/files within are 777/666

Further more I have contacted support for all four companies about the security concerns over 777 folders. So far only Ukfast has replied.

Ukfast state that any directory which is set to 777 is a cause for a security weakness.

Would you like me to post the support email? they have highlighted how an attack could take place on a server using IH2 with folder set to 777. (actually any folder set to 777, which IH2 is 'randomly doing')

Despite your playing down this 'imagined' IH2 security weakness i have information from 3rdline support from one of the UK largest hosting providers tell me it does cause a vulnerability and the types of attack that can be done :P

Even tho I cause you much nuisance, you cant say I haven't helped you and the rest of the IH2 team to see problems of IH2.. at the very lest point out the MISTAKES in the doc. You can thank me with flowers.

Im going back to bed now, I look forward to the dismissive and wrong replies.

Thank you for the offer DivaVocals but I will politely decline. I have decided to manage my images the old fashioned manual way. It feels to me that image handler has too much controversy about it at the moment. I have asked my hosting provide to give me advice on this thread and they confirmed their concerns over security and advised me to not use any system, add on, module etc that uses chmod 777 for directories.

I would rather be safe than sorry.
All the best
Michael