Image Handler 3 Support Thread (for ZC v1.3.9)

[SPH]

They can't use the 1.3.9 compatible version in the free-downloads with Zen Cart v1.5 if that's the question you are asking..

Thanks. I tried installing IH3 on a test 1.5 cart other day just to see: nope.

I remember my early zencart days doing images the default way. I cannot imagine anyone not using Image Handler, especially if have lots of photos. Image Handler and Easy Populate are, imo, the two greatest mods...and perform better than the built-in counterparts in other free carts. Zencart really can be the best!

[DivaVocals]

Thanks. I tried installing IH3 on a test 1.5 cart other day just to see: nope.

Ummmmm..... So I take it that you HAVE NOT seen any of the threads discussing the upgrade efforts????? (suggest going back a page or two in this thread)

[Gerjan]

Ummmmm..... So I take it that you HAVE NOT seen any of the threads discussing the upgrade efforts????? (suggest going back a page or two in this thread)

I guess thats what they call "learning the hard way"

[DarkAngel]

Just can't remember but IH3 once it gets done for zc1.5 is not going to be backward compatible, right?

Since we don't deal with credit card sales at all, nor checks or cash...then we may stick with 1.3.9h for quite a bit longer.

[ryska]

I installed IH3 few minutes ago and after minor modifications it works under 1.5. Tomorrow will test and provide for download in download section.

[DivaVocals]

Just can't remember but IH3 once it gets done for zc1.5 is not going to be backward compatible, right?

Since we don't deal with credit card sales at all, nor checks or cash...then we may stick with 1.3.9h for quite a bit longer.

No plans AT ALL to make IH4 backwards compatible.. Shop owners will need to upgrade to Zen Cart v1.5 to use IH4. Only reason to consider making an add-on backwards compatible is if we were fixing bugs currently existing..

There are a few new features/improvements in IH4:

• Seriously EASY auto installer and equally easy uninstaller. (retains backups of "pre IH3" core files for easy rollback in the event of an uninstall)
• Improved language support (removed all hard-coded text and moved into proper language files)
• Enhancements to help further reduce errors from invalid file uploads
• Use IH4 Image Manager even if you choose NOT to use any of the image caching or other management features.

Given the free time being invested by ALL the volunteers involved in this upgrade effort, it is not worth making any serious effort to update IH3 to include these same features/enhancements -- even for the sake of backwards compatibility.

IH3 is stable and works for Zen Cart v1.3.9 stores.. Therefore, the enhancements in IH4 will be available only if you upgrade to Zen Cart v1.5.

[DivaVocals]

I installed IH3 few minutes ago and after minor modifications it works under 1.5. Tomorrow will test and provide for download in download section.

Suggest waiting.. There has been an effort already underway to put together an updated Image Handler which is v1.5 compatible.. we have a new and IMPROVED version that is in the final testing stages.. (you apparently missed all the posts about this effort) The plan was (and still is) to submit the updated version this weekend.. I will probably make it available on my site while we wait for approval..

[SPH]

Ummmmm..... So I take it that you HAVE NOT seen any of the threads discussing the upgrade efforts????? (suggest going back a page or two in this thread)

I previously saw the upgrade posts and know how to use a forum, thank you.

[DivaVocals]

I previously saw the upgrade posts and know how to use a forum, thank you.

Awesome..

[ryska]

Ok, I did not want to wait a long time, I need it for a production site. In this case, wait for your version. :-)