Zen Lightbox addon [Support Thread]

The new version will be based on FancyBox, using jQuery.

Before each release I read any outstanding posts on this thread and try to resolve any issues mentioned.

Some of the new functionality to look forward to (when compared to my last release of ZLB, which was 1.5) is...

• the ability to automatically load the lightbox when the page loads
• inline content and flash objects can now be displayed within the lightbox
• more admin controls to easily customise the lightbox
• highly optimised code to reduce server load and page load times
• compatability with IH3 and CSS Loader
• login, newsletter signup and EZ-Pages can be displayed within a lightbox

I'll post a full change log here once I've finished testing.

Talking of testing, if anyone would like to trial the beta of this then please let me know and I'll send a copy over before public release.

As for future updates, I'll make sure these are available. Once I've release this version of ZLB I'll get to work on a new version to ensure compatibility with ZC 1.5. :)

If you have any further questions then please ask.

All the best,

Alex

Just so I'm clear.. When you say you "read any outstanding posts on this thread" do you also take into account any versions of ZLB which may have also been submitted in your absence??

I ask because like ScriptJunkie and many others, we have been using for some time now version 1.6.x of ZLB (submitted by Daniel's AKA niestudio). Will the improvements made in the currently available version of ZLB (v1.6.2) be taken into consideration when you submit the next revision???

Alex Clarke:

The new version will be based on FancyBox, using jQuery.

Before each release I read any outstanding posts on this thread and try to resolve any issues mentioned.

Some of the new functionality to look forward to (when compared to my last release of ZLB, which was 1.5) is...

• the ability to automatically load the lightbox when the page loads

• inline content and flash objects can now be displayed within the lightbox

• more admin controls to easily customise the lightbox

• highly optimised code to reduce server load and page load times

• compatability with IH3 and CSS Loader

• login, newsletter signup and EZ-Pages can be displayed within a lightbox

I'll post a full change log here once I've finished testing.

Talking of testing, if anyone would like to trial the beta of this then please let me know and I'll send a copy over before public release.

As for future updates, I'll make sure these are available. Once I've release this version of ZLB I'll get to work on a new version to ensure compatibility with ZC 1.5. :)

If you have any further questions then please ask.

All the best,

Alex

What I'll do is read this entire thread from when I posted about the release of ZLB 1.5. I'll then check all the issues that people have reported against my latest release.

This will ensure that I include any improvements/updates that may have been introduced in my absence.

Alex Clarke:

What I'll do is read this entire thread from when I posted about the release of ZLB 1.5. I'll then check all the issues that people have reported against my latest release.

This will ensure that I include any improvements/updates that may have been introduced in my absence.

Wonderful! Thank you :smile:

Hello. I have a simple question. How can I move the close/exit link to the UPPER right corner of the lightbox? I am using the latest version + zen 1.39h + IH2.

I have searched and read well over half of the threads here and did find anything.

Thanks
Drunkguy

Hi Drunkguy,

You would need to edit the JavaScript used by ZLB. Unfortunately, the code is compressed, which would make it a little tricky to edit.

The good news is that I'm just finishing work on the next release of ZLB, which by default includes the close button at the top right of the lightbox. :smile:

I'll be releasing this new version within a few days.

All the best,

Alex

Thanks Alex. I'll be waiting

Cheers

Hi, Can you tell me why Zen Lightbox is working on IE but not on Firefox? I ugraded to your latest version but it just displays the image on it own in Firefox and works just fine in IE. Website is https://www.corset.ie.

corseter:

Hi, Can you tell me why Zen Lightbox is working on IE but not on Firefox? I ugraded to your latest version but it just displays the image on it own in Firefox and works just fine in IE. Website is https://www.corset.ie.

When I view source, it looks like you are still running v1.5

daniel

niestudio,
When I upgraded to the latest the entire zen cart crashed. So I removed the files and went back to 1.5.
Andrew

corseter:

niestudio,
When I upgraded to the latest the entire zen cart crashed. So I removed the files and went back to 1.5.
Andrew

we've had many installations that worked just fine, so I'm not sure what your issue might be.
Alex is supposed to release a new version very shortly, maybe just wait for that.

daniel

corseter:

niestudio,
When I upgraded to the latest the entire zen cart crashed. So I removed the files** and went back to 1.5.**
Andrew
Then that would explain your original issue.. 1.6 includes upgrades that solve the issues you describe..

corseter:

niestudio,
When I upgraded to the latest the entire zen cart crashed. So I removed the files and went back to 1.5.
Andrew

I would suggest that you remove all files and carefully reload the ones from 1.6 to get it installed right

DarkAngel,
Thank you, did exactly as you said and this time it worked fine. Cheers!:D

corseter:

DarkAngel,
Thank you, did exactly as you said and this time it worked fine. Cheers!:D

:bigups:

corseter:

DarkAngel,
Thank you, did exactly as you said and this time it worked fine. Cheers!:D

if I were not shaped like Mae West (in the wrong places even) I would be a customer...those are lovely corsets.

glad it worked

I am running ZC 1.38a. It is noted on the Zen Lightbox d/l page that v1.6 will work with ZC 1.38a. Will Zen Lightbox 1.62 or 1.61 also work with ZC 1.38a? Thanks.

I was never successful with zen light box on 1.3.8a. It works flawlessly on 1.3.9h though. You should upgrade. That's the best solution. Good luck.

me either but I highly suggest that you upgrade t 1.3.9h to really deter hackers from rendering your store useless with their linkage and your host suspending your account.

have had to clean up and fix several stores due to this and have updated others for same reason.

MVP1:

I am running ZC 1.38a. It is noted on the Zen Lightbox d/l page that v1.6 will work with ZC 1.38a. Will Zen Lightbox 1.62 or 1.61 also work with ZC 1.38a? Thanks.

I appreciate the quick replies. I guess since I am early into the modification of my store, I will just start over with 1.39h and chock this up as an "experience". The whole reason I chose 1.3.8a was because it seemed to have the most compatible addons available, plus I already went ahead and edited some of my core files before I found out about the overides...oh well I need the practice. :smile: