HOW-TO: Image Preparation

I'm sorry for the post but I can't figure why the Large image isn't displaying inside the JS Window...

URL:
http://thenamesplace.com/store

Dir structure:

Thumbs: /images/earrings/tnp_1n19,jpg
Medium: /images/medium/earrings/tnp_1n19_med.jpg
Large : /images/large/earrings/tnp_1n19_lg.jpg

Everything seems to function except when you click on the large image, the thumbnail (125X125) image gets displayed in the JS Window...

Again, I apologize for this mundane issue! ::frust

Thanks,
Jim

If you haven't altered the configuration settings for image suffixes, the suffix for large images is _LRG not _lg.

Regards,
Tim

Tim,

The image settings are correct and set as "_med" and "_lg". Which is why I'm confused because the "_med" image is displaying properly...
:huh:

What about file permissions? Can you manually access the file from your browser?

Permissions:
files - 644
dirs - 777
These are the same settings for the other dirs I created and they seem to work, just the large images don't work...

I can manually enter the URL and get the image at 400 x 400

Since this setup is in the beginging phase, I may have to re-upload the files, remove the items from the DB, start over and attach the thumbnails when adding a new item; the 125x125 image...

Thanks for any additional input!

Jim

Have you tried uploading the images again? And when you have, check that the original is in images/originals

Ryk,

Thanks for the input!

I just checked something...
The large image that is displayed in the JS Window is in fact the large image; however, something appears to be resizing it down to the thumbnail size 125x125. I can tell by the file properties: the "_lg" image is 62kb whereas the thumbnail is only 4kb
The image setting page doesn't have settings for this image, does it...?

I'd noticed that as well - that's why I was asking if the original image had made it to the originals/folder...

Actually, I may be a little of beam here - are you using Image-Handler or are you uploading your images via FTP?

Ryk,

Thanks for the reply!
I had to step away for awhile...

Uploaded image files via FTP.
While adding a new item, I utilized the browse button to locate the thumbnail and allowed this image to be uploaded into the earrings dir...

If I were you, I'd install Image-Handler (get it from Tim's site at https://www.breakmyzencart.com) which will take 99% of the hassle out of uploading images and making sure they are in the right place...

I know that's not the answer to the problem that's occurred, but from what you say, you appear to be doing it right. Just double-double check that you have

thumbnail in images/earrings
_med in images/medium/earrings
_lg in images/large/earrings

and that the correct image has the correct name.

But I'd still go for Image-Handler!

Edit: - I'm afraid I have to leave now, so don't wait about tonight for me!

I feel stupid!
I apologize for wasting eveyones precious time!

Solution:
In the Image Settings, I turned off "Calculate Image Size" due to thinking it wasn't necesary since I'm creating images to the appropriate sizes. Once I activated this feature, the large image is showing properly inside the JS Window.

Thanks again,
Jim
::tup

I could be wrong, but I should note that I can't seem to access Tim's program (his site isn't responding)

It's OK now

Hi -

SES707 .. Can I know where can i get this ZEN MAGIC from??

BTW.. Ryk... thanks all the effort you have put into explaining to ppl like me... really helpful

cheers!!!

Is the MED sized picture ever used on additional pictures at the bottom? It seems to me that only the small and large pictures are necessary. Am I right?

yes you are correct :)

If you use the Swap Images on Mouseover then the MED versions of additional images ARE used.

if i use this with EP and swap images with it work together? it should right because EP is really just a mass updater. i can't seem to get EP to work with multiple images tho. i think i'm missing somethin gin the admin. i'm going to give it a shot when i get home. but does anyone have any tips if there are any?

I have no problems with that combination of mods.

yes it does. so i guess i can't complain anymore ;)

langer answered me. i guess what i'm going to have to do is a big batch work thru photoshop with watermarking. because i don't really need the other tool even tho it's awesome but this way it'll work just fine. i'll prolly need some more help about it later but i'll ask when the time comes. until then cheers and thanx for the help so far.