nigelt74:
Yes it will, if you are using its version of certain files rather than the image handler ones, from looking at the code there is no trace of image handler at all.
If you have purchased the template ask them if it will work with Image handler as some templates need files mergednods in agreement It seems VERY likely that there are files that are a part of jamies22 template which are not working with IH3..
Can't speak for others, but I personally do not like lobbing guesses at unknown files/templates mods.. Plus (for me personally) it's a little beyond the scope of FREE support for me to assist with support issues of a template built by someone else.:mellow:
All I can suggest to jamies22 is to use a file merge program like Beyond Compare or Winmerge to compare his template files to the IH3 fileset. These programs will make it east to see if there are common files between the IH3 and his template and what needs to be merged so that they work together...
If jamies22 is unable to make the required changes, then yep I agree checking in with the template author for assistance is a great idea or perhaps jamies22 might consider paying for some professional assistance to get this issue all straightened out..
jamies22:
I tried installing today, on a windows server with php 5.3, and found that none of the images were being resized, ie the image urls were as normal, from the images directory. Also when viewing the large images on the product page, no images were displayed as it was pointing to the 'images/large' directory which is empty.
Also found that clearing the cache would not remove anything from the BMZ_Cache folder at all even though it said it completed successfully at the top. Permissions were temporarily set to everyone/full control and the** .htaccess file removed to test...**
Images were being generated in the BMZ cache folder, and also visible in the admin page under the image handler 3 section** but not resized when viewing the store.**
No errors were being generated on the pages or in the cache folder
jamies22:
Yes, i uninstalled and reinstalled twice, made sure all the files were in the correct locations etc
image settings were correct also, just seems very odd that the urls were not being modified to the BMZ_cache folder at all.
Im still trying to get it working will post more info and url as soon as i get it setup through the firewall
jamies22:
all the files are definately uploaded correctly, i have checked a number of times, so highly doubt theres any missing files
the lightbox (xdarkbox) is part of the template which was purchased, however this shouldnt affect any of the small or medium images from being redirected from the bmz_cache folder?
So now that I've REALLY looked at your image settings I have to reiterate the point I made earlier.. Despite your confirmations about your image settings, the image settings you posted seem to demonstrate that you have either not followed or misunderstood the configuration instructions in the IH3 readme. Most notably, some of the parts which jumped out at me that are configured incorrectly are within the following sections:
- The "Zooming (fancy hover effect)" section in it's entirety is implemented incorrectly.
None of your image settings follow the guidelines/recommendations/suggestions/instructions for setting the proper sizes for the small, medium, and large images. This entire section needs to reviewed in full, and your settings adjusted accordingly.
2. The "Image Dimensions" section is also not implemented correctly.
None of your image settings follow the guidelines/recommendations/suggestions/instructions for properly setting your image dimensions. This section is coordination with the proper setting of your image sizes is ESSENTIAL for IH3 to work correctly.
FIRST:
Strongly suggest re-reading ALL of the instructions in full. Very carefully follow all the recommendations in the readme for properly configuring your image settings.
SECOND:
As Nigel has suggested, you need to double check that all of the IH3 files have been properly uploaded. Along with this, you need to make sure that ANY file your template has in common with IH3 has been properly merged so that the mods required for both the template and IH3 to work together are properly code merged.
LASTLY:
IH3 out the box with a vanilla Zen Cart install is a VERY straight forward mod install. Right out the box it will work with most store configurations. When it doesn't work then 1 of 3 possible things have occurred:
- ALL the files needed for IH3 to work have not been loaded to the store. (this includes not following/missing the install instructions for renaming template and admin files)
- The image settings have been improperly configured.
- Other mods (including some templates) have files in common with IH3 which have not been properly merged with IH3. The readme provides instructions for using IH3 with the two most popular lightbox contributions. Similar changes/mods may be required for other mods/templates to work.
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