I'm just trying to find a simple way to show a joomla component as a module, do u guys know how to get this done?
BTW, I am using Joomla 1.5.
Thanks!
The Joomla API defines Components and Modules as two different things. You can't plug a component into a place where a module goes.
You can create a module plug-in that displays information from the component. For example, most calendaring components also ship with a module so you can display a small calender in the side-bar.
There are a bunch of extensions that do this already. Take your pick -
http://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/core-enhancements/embed-a-include
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I developed 2 different modules, carousel and log in. I would like to know is it possible to place the log in module on the carousel module?
I would like my client to be able to change easily the Carousel Module with another one without affecting the Login Module (which is over the Carousel Module).
Thank you in advance !!
If your carousel is capable of rotating modules, yet.
I believ ZLDNN and DNN Stuff both have modules that can rotate modules.
I'm using CKForms to create 3 forms, so far, they are independent components, I would like to put them in the same page.
This manual could help :
http://joomlacode.org/gf/download/frsrelease/12021/48586/manual_ckforms-EN-1.3.4.pdf
In order to use multiple instances of the same component in a joomla page, you have to check if there is a module or a plugin available.
If there is an option for a module you could publish each instance in a module position.
If there is a plugin, you could create an article (or a module in some cases) and add plugin code to load plugin instance.
Checking CKForms site I could see that there are both options.
Hope this helps
I have a plugin that i have installed & I am able to view it on the plugin manager , however i have no idea how to use it on the template i.e is it possible to assign plugins to positions? I am new to joomla assistance would be appreciated.
Plugins respond to (are triggered by) events. They are not meant to be attached to an specific position (like modules are). What you should do is to enable it, then it'll start listening for some event(s). Did you build this plugin yourself? If it's someone else's it's commonplace to use {myplugin} parameters {/myplugin} syntaxis, so that you can call it from any editor field. In that case you could have a module with an editor field, place it in any position you want and then call your plugin from it.
For more information about plugins, see http://docs.joomla.org/Plugin
As a Joomla (novice) developer, I'm concerned about why we really need modules to create our own forms. I'm definitely not an authority on the subject when it comes to Joomla but here's my issue.
I understand (through hands-on discovery) that we can create forms using two ways (without additional custom modules).
By writing the form content straight in the index.php page, then checking for submit using PHP.
By inserting the HTML content for the form as a CustomHTML article using the admin back-end. Then have a separate PHP page to do the processing and return back to a specific landing page.
First I'm not sure if the above methods are considered sane in the joomla world but I do think they're workable.
If so, why do we need to run through rough seas trying to download and install form-builder plug-ins and write code that looks pretty absurd with so many files.
The first solution you mentioned is the worst that could be done. Editing the index.php should never be done. If an update for the template is bought out and you install it, it will override your changes.
The second point you mentioned is also a bad idea. There is no point in using separate PHP pages if you're using the Joomla CMS.
Stick to Joomla standards and create a custom module (not custom HTML module) either by coding it yourself or getting started with a Module Generator.
The whole point of using a CMS is to make life easier. A Joomla site is built of of Components, Modules and Plugins.
Components are like applications such as a Forum, e-commerce system etc. Modules are like widgets such as a twitter feed, shoutbox etc.
Plugins change the behavior of something.
why do we need to run through rough seas trying to download and
install form-builder plug-in?
Trying to download and install a form builder is not difficult at all. Simple go to the Joomla Extensions Directory, go the the necessary category, click on an extension that suits your needs, download and install it and voilà.
I need to make pages in Joomla, and my template has my header and footer. I intend to use components as pages where I enter my Html code. How can I make these simple components?
This tutorial is the best I have come across so far.
Component is major part in Joomla, you should clearly understand its ins and outs, have a look at this tutorial to get you started:
Step-By-Step Joomla Component Creation Tutorial
You should refer this site. This tools enables you to build component from scratch. It will save lots of your effort & time.
Here is another one which I just found.