Image Handler 4.1 and zen lightbox additional_images conflict

Hi

Has anyone successfully merged the two files with same name 'additional_images.php' using Image Handler 4.1 and zen_lightbox-v1.6.4_1.5 using zencart 1.5.1?

Can you please paste the merge file here?

Thank you in advance

oavs:

Hi

Has anyone successfully merged the two files with same name 'additional_images.php' using Image Handler 4.1 and zen_lightbox-v1.6.4_1.5 using zencart 1.5.1?

Can you please paste the merge file here?

Thank you in advanceDid you read in the IH4 readme where this isn't necessary.. There are SPECIFIC, DETAILED instructions in the IH4 readme that covers integration with Zen Lightbox.. read that and you should be on your way.. If you are not clear on what it is you need to do, then you need to say what part of the readme is not clear..

Also instead of starting a NEW thread.. you should post support related questions in the support thread for the module..

Hi

My apologies for not posting it in the correct location. Also thank you for responding to my question.

I have read as much as I can understand all the read me files. What confused me may be is where it says under 'Misc'

" In order for them to work with Image Handler4 you must merge or replace the one file Image Handler4 has in common with both of these mods, includes/modules/YOUR_TEMPLATE/additional_images.php as follows:"

I have Image_Handler4_v4_2 and zen_lightbox-v1.6.4_1.5. I realise you are referring to Zen Lightbox v1.6.3_1.5a in the readme file. Since my light box wasn't working I was not sure if this was the cause or not.

oavs:

Hi

My apologies for not posting it in the correct location. Also thank you for responding to my question.

I have read as much as I can understand all the read me files. What confused me may be is where it says under 'Misc'

" In order for them to work with Image Handler4 you must merge or replace the one file Image Handler4 has in common with both of these mods, includes/modules/YOUR_TEMPLATE/additional_images.php as follows:"

I have Image_Handler4_v4_2 and zen_lightbox-v1.6.4_1.5. I realise you are referring to Zen Lightbox v1.6.3_1.5a in the readme file. Since my light box wasn't working I was not sure if this was the cause or not.
If you followed the suggestions in the IH4 readme, you should have installed IH4 first, TEST TEST TEST to make sure it works, then install ZLB.. Similar instructions for installing ZLB together with IH4 are in the ZLB readme.. If no other mods have modified the one file IH4 and ZLB have in common then replacing the file is all you need to do..

I know I am going to get hammered for my comments but I can't hold on any longer.

Some times I hate Zencart plugin-ins as much as I love them. So much instruction you need to read to find what is relevant and what is not. Sometimes sidelined information inserted in the specific instructions puts you off the track. Most plugins work seamlessly and I am happy and grateful for that. I guess it is a matter of choice and skill levels on both sides (as the plugin developer and the end user). I will give a miss to this one as my Image Handler works fine for now. I can do without the Zen light box (not that I am saying it is the cause of my problems). It may well be the combination of two plugins. It worked fine in my other projects without IH. Again I am not saying anything wrong with the plugins. It is the installation process that gets me.

Those who use WordPress know what I am talking about when it comes to ease of using plugins. I wish Zencart has a tougher policy when it comes to approving plugins and set higher standards for supplying such plugins with demos etc.

Finally to be totally honest and I am not going to go through and read pages and pages of all the ins and outs of installation for a some special effect plugin if it can't explain it self simply in one page. You may agree or disagree.

There you go :-)

oavs:

I know I am going to get hammered for my comments but I can't hold on any longer.

Some times I hate Zencart plugin-ins as much as I love them. So much instruction you need to read to find what is relevant and what is not. Sometimes sidelined information inserted in the specific instructions puts you off the track. Most plugins work seamlessly and I am happy and grateful for that. I guess it is a matter of choice and skill levels on both sides (as the plugin developer and the end user). I will give a miss to this one as my Image Handler works fine for now. I can do without the Zen light box (not that I am saying it is the cause of my problems). It may well be the combination of two plugins. It worked fine in my other projects without IH. Again I am not saying anything wrong with the plugins. It is the installation process that gets me.

Those who use WordPress know what I am talking about when it comes to ease of using plugins. I wish Zencart has a tougher policy when it comes to approving plugins and set higher standards for supplying such plugins with demos etc.

Finally to be totally honest and I am not going to go through and read pages and pages of all the ins and outs of installation for a some special effect plugin if it can't explain it self simply in one page. You may agree or disagree.

There you go :-)

With regards to IH4 the current set of install instructions, they have DRASTICALLY reduced the number of support posts for IH4 because they now provide all the information a shopowner needs to install and USE this module.. What pages and page is there to read?? The readme includes information that was FREQUENTLY asked in the Image Handler support threads going all the way back to IH2. The readme now even explains how to install IH4 and two of the most popular lightbox modules together because this question was asked ALL the time on the IH4, Fual Slimbox, and Zen Lightbox support threads.. Many stores have both IH4 and one of these two lightbox plugins installed together and they are working with no issue.. Now if you are saying that the user instructions are not clear, then I am happy to hear a suggestion on how things should be worded so they are clear..

Comparing WordPress to Zen Cart in terms of plugins management is comparing apples to oranges. The Zen Cart admins DO vet plugins just as well as the WordPress admins do. NEITHER dev team does any kind of QA/Testing of their plugins. They look for obvious errors and omissions.. (WordPress BTW does not require supplying plugin demos)