Re: Image Handler 3 Support Thread

Originally Posted by
DivaVocals
Suggest stopping what you are doing and review the readme.. this issue is covered in the readme.. (under the troubleshooting tab... though I REALLY suggest reviewing the WHOLE readme file..)
Could there be a problem with the read me file?? I remember tabs at the top to help with issues. When I re-downloaded the IH3 then opened it, all I get when I click on read me is this file.
the links below go no where.
Image Handler3 for v1.3.x
Purpose & Aim
Installation
Configuration
Usage
Credits & History
Troubleshooting
Files
Misc
License
PURPOSE & AIM
Image Handler3 at the heart of it's code is really meant to ease the management of product images (particularly the management of additional product images), and to help improve page performance by optimizing the product images.
Image Handler3 generates product images (based on your image settings) in the Image Handler3 bmz_cache folder. It DOES NOT replace or modify the original images. So it's PERFECTLY safe to use on an existing store.
Image Handler3 enables you to use GD libraries or ImageMagick (if installed on your server) to generate and resize small, medium and large images on the fly on page request. You can simply upload just one image or you can have different sources for medium and large images. Image Handler3 further enables you to watermark your images (overlay a second specific translucent image) and have medium or large images pop up when you move your mouse over a small image (fancy hover).
This contribution includes a powerful admin interface to browse your products just like you would with the Attribute Manager and upload / delete / add additional images without having to do this manually via FTP. Image Handler3 works fine with mass update utilities like EzPopulate.
Features
Improve site performance (faster loading, faster display)
Professional looking images (no stair-effects, smooth edges)
Choose preferred image-types for each image size
Uploading one image automatically creates small, medium and large images on page request
Drops in and out seamlessly. No need to redo your images. All images are kept.
Easy install. One-click-database-upgrade.
Works with mass-update/-upload tools like EzPopulate.
Watermark images to prevent competitors from stealing them.
Fancy image hover functionality lets a larger image pop up whenever you move your mouse above a small image (switchable).
Choose an image background color matching to match you site's color or select a transparent background for your images.
Manage your multiple images for products easily from one page just like you do with attributes in the Products Attribute Manager.
Image Handler3 is meant to ease the work required to setup images for your store. It works WITH default Zen Cart functionality, it does not replace it. There are a couple of threads which explain what Image Handler IS and more importantly what it is NOT. It is suggested that you read everything before you install Image Handler3. Here's some additional FAQs which discuss how product images and the override system work in Zen Cart. It is strongly suggested that if you are NEW to Zen Cart and web development that you read these threads BEFORE you install Image Handler3.
http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showpo...postcount=6205
http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showpo...postcount=6360
!!READ EVERYTHING!!
After following the installation instructions, it is very strongly recommended that you read through the ENTIRE "Configuration" & "Usage" sections of this readme. There you will find out exactly what Image Handler3 can do.
Ready to get started? Just follow the installation instructions.
Calculate Image Size Yes
Image - Use Proportional Images on Products and Categories 1
Small Image Product images that appear in the sideboxes (New Products, Featured Products, etc). This image setting also corresponds to the additional product images on the product info page.
Image - Product Listing Product images which appear in the product category listing pages
Image - Product New Listing Product images which appear in the product new listing pages
Image - Featured Products Product images which appear in the featured product listing pages
Image - Product All Listing Product images which appear in the all products listing pages
Product Info Main image which appear on the product info (details) page -- AKA the medium sized image
IH small image Settings applies to the product images that appear in the sideboxes, and all the product listing images
IH medium image Settings applies to the product image that appears on the product info page and the rollover image displayed when hovering your mouse over the the small images.
IH large image Settings applies to the the large product image (the one that displays when you click on the "larger image" link on the product info page)
Image Handler3 for v1.3.x
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