Link Manager 3.0 Support Thread

Greetings Clyde & Everyone,

Regarding Ver. 3.3.1.

I recently installed version 3.3.1

I have two things I am trying to get working with it but have had no success.

First task:
I am trying to add Captcha GD & TTF to it.
when I add the code in header_php.php & the template file "where I believe" it goes all I get is a blank screen.

Second task:
In a modifed version of 3.30 I ran previously (Thanks Oxy), visitors could add a banner URL when they posted a link. I noticed that adding an image is available through the admin but not on the submit link form. I would love to have this again.

I am way below a novice when it comes to php, so any insight would be awesome.

cjcrafts:

Greetings Clyde & Everyone,

Regarding Ver. 3.3.1.

I recently installed version 3.3.1

I have two things I am trying to get working with it but have had no success.

First task:
I am trying to add Captcha GD & TTF to it.
when I add the code in header_php.php & the template file "where I believe" it goes all I get is a blank screen.

Second task:
In a modifed version of 3.30 I ran previously (Thanks Oxy), visitors could add a banner URL when they posted a link. I noticed that adding an image is available through the admin but not on the submit link form. I would love to have this again.

I am way below a novice when it comes to php, so any insight would be awesome.

As for your first task: download Captcha GD & TTF and install it.
Make sure you run a file compare between the links manager files and the ones that comes with Captcha GD & TTF.

Your Second task:
I'm not familiar with the modified version you are referring to. Do you have a copy of it you could share.

clydejones:

As for your first task: download Captcha GD & TTF and install it.
Make sure you run a file compare between the links manager files and the ones that comes with Captcha GD & TTF.

Your Second task:
I'm not familiar with the modified version you are referring to. Do you have a copy of it you could share.

I'll reexplore the Captcha thing later tonight.

As for the custom version, I obtained it though a horse trade with oxicottin several months back.

Reference
http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showpost.php?p=420522&postcount=514

I will PM you regarding the custom version.

cjcrafts:

I'll reexplore the Captcha thing later tonight.

As for the custom version, I obtained it though a horse trade with oxicottin several months back.

Reference
http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showpost.php?p=420522&postcount=514

I will PM you regarding the custom version.

Ok, many thanks

Doodlebuckets:

Can you tell me if there is supposed to be a way for link partners to upload images when they submit a link or are we supposed to upload pics from admin for each link partner?

Amy,

Do you want them to be able to upload the image or link to an image on their site?

clydejones:

Amy,

Do you want them to be able to upload the image or link to an image on their site?

I would really like them to be able to upload a pic from their desktop. For the few links I have added, I have hotlinked to the image since it is cumbersome to download and upload an image when I add the images myself. But some people despise hotlinking to their sites, so ultimately, I would like to be able to have them upload from their desktops. To me, that is the best option if they want to display a pic.

Doodlebuckets:

I would really like them to be able to upload a pic from their desktop. For the few links I have added, I have hotlinked to the image since it is cumbersome to download and upload an image when I add the images myself. But some people despise hotlinking to their sites, so ultimately, I would like to be able to have them upload from their desktops. To me, that is the best option if they want to display a pic.

I have to agree on not hotlinking and would prefer the upload option also.

Do you want it as a "required" or "optional" field?

clydejones:

I have to agree on not hotlinking and would prefer the upload option also.

Do you want it as a "required" or "optional" field?

Hmm, that's a good question. I know I really like the look of the pics in the directory but don't want to run off link partners who don't want to post a pic. I can't image not wanting to give your link the personality that an image gives. What do you think?

Doodlebuckets:

Hmm, that's a good question. I know I really like the look of the pics in the directory but don't want to run off link partners who don't want to post a pic. I can't image not wanting to give your link the personality that an image gives. What do you think?

would it be too much of a pain to make this and the hotlinking/uploading thing optional choices based on admin preference? just throwing out a suggestion from the back of the class, lol

I don't know if this is easy or hard to do, but here's my suggestion.

Have it as optional but set a 'missing image' image as the default. If someone includes their own image, great. If not, their link will still be lined up with the rest and everthing will be in order.

Doodlebuckets:

Hmm, that's a good question. I know I really like the look of the pics in the directory but don't want to run off link partners who don't want to post a pic. I can't image not wanting to give your link the personality that an image gives. What do you think?

cjcrafts:

would it be too much of a pain to make this and the hotlinking/uploading thing optional choices based on admin preference? just throwing out a suggestion from the back of the class, lol

jeking:

I don't know if this is easy or hard to do, but here's my suggestion.

Have it as optional but set a 'missing image' image as the default. If someone includes their own image, great. If not, their link will still be lined up with the rest and everthing will be in order.

OK, I'll make it admin selectable (just like some of the other options) but make it optional with a default image.

I'll also add a default image folder in the admin probably images/link_images.

Clyde

Admin -> Extras -> Links (allows creating & editing of links)
Admin -> Extras -> Link Categories (allows creating & editing of categories)
Admin -> Extras -> Links Contact (allows the sending of e-mails)
v3.3.1

These are not listed in "Extras" where did I go wrong?

mmcs:

Clyde

Admin -> Extras -> Links (allows creating & editing of links)
Admin -> Extras -> Link Categories (allows creating & editing of categories)
Admin -> Extras -> Links Contact (allows the sending of e-mails)
v3.3.1

These are not listed in "Extras" where did I go wrong?

Make sure you have uploaded All the files

admin/link_categories.php
admin/links.php
admin/links_contact.php
admin/includes/boxes/extra_boxes/links_extras_dhtml.php
admin/includes/extra_datafiles/links_manager.php
admin/includes/functions/extra_functions/links_manager.php
admin/includes/languages/english/links.php
admin/includes/languages/english/link_categories.php
admin/includes/languages/english/links_contact.php
admin/includes/languages/english/extra_definitions/links.php

includes/extra_datafiles/links_manager.php
includes/functions/links.php
includes/languages/english/extra_definitions/YOUR_TEMPLATE/links_manager_defines.php
includes/languages/english/YOUR_TEMPLATE/links.php
includes/languages/english/YOUR_TEMPLATE/links_submit.php
includes/languages/english/YOUR_TEMPLATE/popup_links_help.php
includes/languages/english/html_includes/define_links.php
includes/languages/english/html_includes/define_links_submit.php
includes/languages/english/html_includes/YOUR_TEMPLATE/define_links.php
includes/languages/english/html_includes/YOUR_TEMPLATE/define_links_submit.php
includes/modules/pages/links
includes/modules/pages/links_submit
includes/modules/pages/popup_links_help
includes/modules/pages/redirect_links
includes/modules/link_listing.php
includes/modules/YOUR_TEMPLATE/link_listing.php
includes/modules/sideboxes/YOUR_TEMPLATE/links_box.php
includes/templates/YOUR_TEMPLATE/sideboxes/tpl_links_select.php
includes/templates/YOUR_TEMPLATE/templates/tpl_links_default.php
includes/templates/YOUR_TEMPLATE/templates/tpl_links_submit_default.php
includes/templates/YOUR_TEMPLATE/popup_links_help
includes/templates/YOUR_TEMPLATE/css/links.css
includes/templates/YOUR_TEMPLATE/css/links_submit.css

I went back and checked and all files seem to be in the right place.

This is all I have in Extras:

mmcs:

Clyde

Admin -> Extras -> Links (allows creating & editing of links)
Admin -> Extras -> Link Categories (allows creating & editing of categories)
Admin -> Extras -> Links Contact (allows the sending of e-mails)
v3.3.1

These are not listed in "Extras" where did I go wrong?

Go to admin/includes/boxes/extra_boxes/links_extras_dhtml.php

and replace the code there with

<?php /** *@Links Manager * * @package admin * @copyright (c)2006-2008 Clyde Jones * @license <http://www.zen-cart.com/license/2_0.txt> GNU Public License V2.0 *@version $Id: links_extras_dhtml.php 2006-12-22 Clyde Jones */ if (!defined('IS_ADMIN_FLAG')) { die('Illegal Access'); } $za_contents[] = array('text' => BOX_LINKS, 'link' => zen_href_link(FILENAME_LINKS, '', 'NONSSL')); $za_contents[] = array('text' => BOX_LINK_CATEGORIES, 'link' => zen_href_link(FILENAME_LINK_CATEGORIES, '', 'NONSSL')); $za_contents[] = array('text' => BOX_LINKS_CONTACT, 'link' => zen_href_link(FILENAME_LINKS_CONTACT, '', 'NONSSL')); ?>There is a missing bracket.

Thanks Amy, that worked!

http://centurycomputeronline.com

clydejones:

OK, I'll make it admin selectable (just like some of the other options) but make it optional with a default image.

I'll also add a default image folder in the admin probably images/link_images.

@Doodlebuckets, cjcrafts, jeking

Can you guys check out the banner image upload option for Links Manager.

You can do it here

Let me know if This is close to what you wanted.

Note: Please try it both ways 1 upload an image and 2 no image.

Many Thanks

I just submitted my link. I uploaded my logo since it said "banner image". I would rather have a thumbnail for each entry than a banner. Or maybe an option for a banner separate from a thumbnail. Have you heard of https://www.thumbshots.com ? They automatically do a thumbnail sized screenshot of the home page of the site in question. I had this service from a similar site: https://www.girafa.com It was for a link directory I created. I am letting the link directory expire. The girafa thumbs do work for the site anymore and I don't have time to find out why. It looks like they're still in business and maybe still a free service but perhaps I needed to update something I don't know about to get the thumbs to show up again. It was an addon that someone else created for phpLD. Just thinking out loud. I don't know if you are interested in doing something like that.

Doodlebuckets:

I just submitted my link. I uploaded my logo since it said "banner image". I would rather have a thumbnail for each entry than a banner. Or maybe an option for a banner separate from a thumbnail. Have you heard of https://www.thumbshots.com ? They automatically do a thumbnail sized screenshot of the home page of the site in question. I had this service from a similar site: https://www.girafa.com It was for a link directory I created. I am letting the link directory expire. The girafa thumbs do work for the site anymore and I don't have time to find out why. It looks like they're still in business and maybe still a free service but perhaps I needed to update something I don't know about to get the thumbs to show up again. It was an addon that someone else created for phpLD. Just thinking out loud. I don't know if you are interested in doing something like that.

Check you link here

There is an option in the admin to set the size of the link image.

I don't know what your original image size was but it shows up on the links page at the settings I have in my admin options 150 x 30.

clydejones:

Check you link here

There is an option in the admin to set the size of the link image.

I don't know what your original image size was but it shows up on the links page at the settings I have in my admin options 150 x 30.

That's cool. I will make sure to list what the dimensions will be to submitters so that they know. I appreciate your adding this feature and putting all the images for links in their own folder :o)