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

[ckosloff]

Thanks Diva for clarification.
Regarding this new zoom nonsense:
You do not need IH2 just to zoom on images, this is a very simple Javascript effect accomplished with the onmouseover event handler.
In fact, I have seen this contrib called "stupid" because the brilliant poster could achieve the zoom effect without it.
Congratulations, but, as Diva pointed out, this is the least important thing about IH2.
Beginners almost always stumble on adding additional images to products, IH2 makes this point-and-click, can organize images in sub-cats, is compatible with mass upload utilities, and, you can have any gallery mod installed and uninstalled without altering IH2 core files.
IH2 is a codebase that allows for installation of different effects, the fact that it does not zoom on product images is because that is the programming hook for other contribs.
Finally, yes, you can zoom on product images all you want.
You can also dive head on in a sea of trouble if you would, for all I care.
I repeat my plea, please take your discredited defense of that zoom effect elsewhere, IH2 does not need your brilliant innovations.
Oh, yes, I did not semi-jump ship, I jumped away completely, the only reason I post here is because I still feel responsible for this mod.
It's called ethics.

[DivaVocals]

Thanks Diva for clarification..

No worries.. Just finished the updated readme, and zipped up the updated files... All ready to pull the trigger on this!!

[DivaVocals]

Image Handler2 for v1.3.x (Ver 2.0 Rev 8) has been submitted.. Will let you all know when it's been approved and is made available for download.. Next on my to-do list?? Super Orders..

So here's the deal.. I'm almost done with my testing of the Rev 8 files. Ckosloff has finished testing the Rev 8 files against PHP 5.3, and has indicated to me that Rev 8 is PHP 5.3 compatible. I have been testing against PHP 5.2.x and have no issues there either.

I have tested the new files with Nigel's updated Javascript in IE8, Chrome, Safari and Firefox, and all works wonderfully.. Now that said there are a few significant changes for Rev 8 that I wanted to note before I finalize my testing and bundle this up and submit it.

1. No more hotzones - The feature adds no real value to IH2, and it has been removed. The been settings for hotzones have also been removed from Admin > Configuration > Images. In case anyone is wondering, the hover feature works JUST FINE without hotzones.
2. The IH zoom medium images settings has also been removed from Admin > Configuration > Images. This feature HAS NEVER worked because the code required for it to work was NEVER IMPLEMENTED in any IH2 release. I have long suspected that this is largely due to the likely conflicts between the various lightbox contributions and any hovering/zooming code. No matter why, the code is not there, and so the configuration settings code has been removed.

What this means for anyone upgrading to Rev 8 is that you MUST run the uninstall for the version you are currently running BEFORE applying the new Rev 8 files. Otherwise you will get errors!!

Let me say that again, if you are upgrading from ANY version PRIOR to Rev 8 you MUST uninstall the version you are currently running, then copy over the new IH2 files, and then run install to re-activate IH2 Rev 8.

Here's the link to my test site so you can see the newest version of IH2 in action:
http: // zen138 . overthehillweb . com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=1

[p1lot]

hey,

i've got to solve following problem:

on the product page, i want to display the second image as the "main" image and beginning from the 3rd pic the additonal image.

as far as i know, for additional images it is easy because i just need to raise the $i so the for loop starts beginning from pic number 2 instead of number 1.

but what about the main image?


best regards,
peter

[DivaVocals]

This is probably the wrong place to post this as this doesn't really sound like an issue which relates to Image Handler support directly.. You should try re-posting this in a separate thread.. You will probably get a better response..

hey,

i've got to solve following problem:

on the product page, i want to display the second image as the "main" image and beginning from the 3rd pic the additonal image.

as far as i know, for additional images it is easy because i just need to raise the $i so the for loop starts beginning from pic number 2 instead of number 1.

but what about the main image?


best regards,
peter

[MB1]

man i can't wait for the rev8

i'm trying to merge some of the files right now just curious what is this for i seen it a few times on teh 1.3.9d files i'm trying to merge with

// check for a medium image else use small
if (!file_exists(DIR_WS_IMAGES . 'medium/' . $products_image_medium)) {
$products_image_medium = DIR_WS_IMAGES . $products_image;
} else {
$products_image_medium = DIR_WS_IMAGES . 'medium/' . $products_image_medium;
}
// check for a large image else use medium else use small
if (!file_exists(DIR_WS_IMAGES . 'large/' . $products_image_large)) {
$products_image_large = $products_image_medium;
} else {
$products_image_large = DIR_WS_IMAGES . 'large/' . $products_image_large;
}

[fei2010]

man i can't wait for the rev8

i'm trying to merge some of the files right now just curious what is this for i seen it a few times on teh 1.3.9d files i'm trying to merge with

the comment lines say exactly what it does

[MB1]

so should it be transferd to the IH2 files or is there no need for it

[ckosloff]

Congrats Diva for submission.
Always so humble to take credit, you were the "alma mater" and coordinator of this effort.
I hope it gets published soon.
We outcasts had to update IH2 anyway, because it was not working on that other unspeakable fork either, when on PHP 5.3.x (hey, there is no free lunch).
I hope the dark forces of censorship don't prevail.
You are right that nobody wanted to tackle the inclusion of a gallery mod.
With so many of them around, some users might not even like the included one, and, even with the option to deactivate it, it might not be that easy to uninstall,, even with the option to deactivate it.
I know I floated the idea once, but decided to dump it, better keep IH2 as a codebase.
Rasmus Lerdorf always emphasizes the idea of simplicity.
Indeed, it is always better to KISS.

[DivaVocals]

so should it be transferd to the IH2 files or is there no need for it

Suggest you hold on and wait for the new IH2.. Save yourself the headache of merging.. Hopefully it will be approved very soon..