ideasgirl:

Apologies if your feathers were ruffled, but that was NOT the intent of my gift. :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

DivaVocals:

You don't say WHICH version of IH2 you are running, but if it's an older version, the answer probably lies in upgrading to either the most recent IH2 version or upgrading to IH3.

a link to your site would be a HUGE help (and a link to the specific product you are having the issue with)

Hi DivaVocals,
My apologize, my problem wasn't anything to do with IH2, it was a script problem in Zen Lightbox.
Thanks and sorry for wasting your time :)

Is IH2 good for flash site?

hara:

Is IH2 good for flash site?Suggest you figure out first which version you want to use versus posting redundant questions in BOTH support threads.. Though I dunno why you would want to install the OLD version as a new install..

I install version 3 of IH and its working great but I geting in cache error ```
PHP Warning: htmlentities() [<a href='function.htmlentities'>function.htmlentities</a>]: Invalid multibyte sequence in argument in /includes/classes/bmz_image_handler.class.php on line 690

vescera:

I install version 3 of IH and its working great but I geting in cache error ```
PHP Warning: htmlentities() [<a href='function.htmlentities'>function.htmlentities</a>]: Invalid multibyte sequence in argument in /includes/classes/bmz_image_handler.class.php on line 690

Please post in the correct support thread..
> **DivaVocals:**
>
> 
> Along with the new name there is a new support thread for [\*\*Image Handler 3 for v1.3.x\*\*](http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showthread.php?t=178972)..
> <http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showthread.php?t=178972>
> 
> Please post **[Image Handler 3 for v1.3.x](http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/../index.php?main_page=product_contrib_info&products_id=1910) **related questions in the [\*\*Image Handler 3 for v1.3.x\*\*](http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showthread.php?t=178972) support thread (not this thread).. This allows questions and answers for **[Image Handler 3 for v1.3.x](http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/../index.php?main_page=product_contrib_info&products_id=1910)** to stay all together in the RIGHT support thread.. 
> (you will be {gently} reminded should you "forget" this:smile:)
> 
> THIS thread should continue to serve as the place to address all **Image Handler 2 for v1.3.x** questions.. Please DON'T post **Image Handler 2 for v1.3.x** questions on the** [Image Handler 3 for v1.3.x](http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showthread.php?t=178972)** support thread.
> (though hopefully you will upgrade to [Image Handler 3 for v1.3.x](http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/../index.php?main_page=product_contrib_info&products_id=1910) and join us on the [Image Handler 3 for v1.3.x](http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showthread.php?t=178972) support thread )
> 
> Thanks for understanding..
> 
> Anyway.. carry on.. Enjoy the new version..

Woo Hooo! I can't wait to try this out. I had a suggestion for this vary thing and
Diva politely suggested I wait a couple days.

Thanks to everyone who made this happen!

I'll be back with questions if needed!!!!!

Hi, ZC user.

I have install Image Handled 2 end in file on server I have dir: ''bmz_cache/4/''
in thet file are stored pictures like: 4fd844ba36ea08427b9e695cf113ffde.image.92x90.gif

can I DELETE all thet picture??? :blush:

kobra8:

Hi, ZC user.

I have install Image Handled 2 end in file on server I have dir: ''bmz_cache/4/''
in thet file are stored pictures like: 4fd844ba36ea08427b9e695cf113ffde.image.92x90.gif

can I DELETE all thet picture??? :blush:You can delete the contents of the bmz_cache directory, but if IH2 is still installed and active, it will recreate the files/folders in the bmz_cache folder.

When you install Image Handler2, it makes copies of all the images it handles. It then optimizes those images and saves them in various sizes in the bmz_cache folder.

Then, when a page is loaded, it serves up the images from the bmz_cache folder instead of serving up your original images which, I presume, are larger and bigger files.

This makes your site work faster and lowers the amount of bandwidth used every time a page loads.

If you delete those files, as Diva said, Image Handler2 will just recreate them as long as the mod is installed and active. This is because IH2 needs the bmz_cache and the files inside it in order to function properly.

You should only delete those folders if:

• you are uninstalling Image Handler2, or
• you recently made a lot of changes to your images and need to clear the cache in order for IH2 to create a new cache of the new images.

kobra8:

Hi, ZC user.

I have install Image Handled 2 end in file on server I have dir: ''bmz_cache/4/''
in thet file are stored pictures like: 4fd844ba36ea08427b9e695cf113ffde.image.92x90.gif

can I DELETE all thet picture??? :blush:

What she said because she's 2 hours ahead of me and probably had coffee already when she posted.. Whereas I was sleep deprived and coffeeless when I answered previously..:laugh:

ScriptJunkie:

When you install Image Handler2, it makes copies of all the images it handles. It then optimizes those images and saves them in various sizes in the bmz_cache folder.

Then, when a page is loaded, it serves up the images from the bmz_cache folder instead of serving up your original images which, I presume, are larger and bigger files.

This makes your site work faster and lowers the amount of bandwidth used every time a page loads.

If you delete those files, as Diva said, Image Handler2 will just recreate them as long as the mod is installed and active. This is because IH2 needs the bmz_cache and the files inside it in order to function properly.

You should only delete those folders if:

• you are uninstalling Image Handler2, or

• you recently made a lot of changes to your images and need to clear the cache in order for IH2 to create a new cache of the new images.

Thanks on reply :smile:

The problem is thet picture in bmz thet Image Handler make have perrmision 666, end every time I have to go end change in 644 or 444.

Are have some way to IH make 644 thet images?

I have a "blond moment" question concerning IH 2 or 3 no matter....

I like to post the image link in my forums or other places to show off the items that get added new and was wondering...when we clear the cache for IH and it recreates the images...will the ones posted disappear from site or does it recreate them...without renaming them?:unsure:

btw I love the read me in IH3 and it updates beautifully.

DarkAngel:

I have a "blond moment" question concerning IH 2 or 3 no matter....

I like to post the image link in my forums or other places to show off the items that get added new and was wondering...when we clear the cache for IH and it recreates the images...will the ones posted disappear from site or does it recreate them...without renaming them?:unsure:

btw I love the read me in IH3 and it updates beautifully.When the cache is recreated, new image names are generated.. Better to link to original image or create a parallel, separate library of images for the purpose of displaying them elsewhere.. I would never directly link to anything in the Image Handler image cache.. It's too much of a moving target..

thanks diva, I thought as much from my host move and all the images going poof from threads...lol

LOL...yeah it's so hard to function in the morning without some caffeine in your system!

DivaVocals:

What she said because she's 2 hours ahead of me and probably had coffee already when she posted.. Whereas I was sleep deprived and coffeeless when I answered previously..:laugh:

The permission level of 0666 for the images in the bmz_cache folder is as it should be. No doubt you're worried about the security of the images being set at 0666 instead of 0664.

There are three reasons not to worry about this:

1. The images in the bmz_cache folder are not your original images. They are optimized copies.
2. The permission level of 0666 is necessary for IH2 to operate effectively and is perfectly secure in this instance.
3. The bmz_cache folder contains an .htaccess file for added security.

In other words, you should leave those settings alone.

kobra8:

Thanks on reply :smile:

The problem is thet picture in bmz thet Image Handler make have perrmision 666, end every time I have to go end change in 644 or 444.

Are have some way to IH make 644 thet images?

Thanks Junkie, I change in 666 byt I don't have .htaccess file.
I will put thet file manual, but can you please tell what to write in thet file.
Is this o.k.???

...................

$Id: .htaccess 1105 2005-04-04 22:05:35Z birdbrain $

This is used with Apache WebServers

The following blocks direct HTTP requests in this directory recursively

For this to work, you must include the parameter 'Limit' to the AllowOverride configuration

Example:

#<Directory "/usr/local/apache/htdocs">

AllowOverride Limit

'All' with also work. (This configuration is in your apache/conf/httpd.conf file)

This does not affect PHP include/require functions

Example: http://server/catalog/includes/application_top.php will not work

<Files *.php>
Order Deny,Allow
Deny from all
</Files>
....................

I ve downloaded IH2 and installed it.
Additional images are showing up BUT WHEN PRESS ON IT ORIGINAL IMAGE SHOWS UP!!
Is there way to make sure that additional original image enlarge and not 1 image added.
I am sure some one run into it but there is 600 pages and I am not sure if I have time to read it.
Thank you

@ kobra8

this is what sould be in the .htaccess

# deny *everything*
<FilesMatch ".*">
  Order Allow,Deny
  Deny from all
</FilesMatch>

# but now allow just *certain* necessary files:
<FilesMatch ".*\.(jpe?g|JPE?G|gif|GIF|png|PNG|swf|SWF)$" >
  Order Allow,Deny
  Allow from all
</FilesMatch>

IndexIgnore */*
Options -Indexes

and Diva, correct if I am wrong, but wasn't this the same file as in the default image folder?