Ninja Shadowbox

Shadowbox For Joomla!

Ninja Shadowbox

Created by: Richie Mortimer

Shadowbox by: Michael J. I. Jackson

PHP Code license: CC-GNU LGPL

JS Code license: GNU LGPL

CSS and Images: Copyright Ninjoomla, 2008

Released by/Copyright: Ninjoomla.com, © 2007 Michael J. I. Jackson

Support: If you require support for this component please visit the Ninjoomla forums.

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Description:

Ninja Shadowbox finally brings Michael J.I. Jackson's Shadowbox to Joomla

Shadowbox is a cross-browser, cross-platform, cleanly-coded and fully-documented media viewer application written entirely in JavaScript. Using Shadowbox, website authors can display a wide assortment of media in all major browsers without navigating away from the linking page.

Ninja Shadowbox makes it even easier for you to work with shadowbox, with advanced options in the backend it allows you to quickly change the way Shadowbox works

Ninja Shadowbox gives you Shadowbox in its entirety. Allowing you to chose the JS Library that best suits you needs.

Usage Instructions

Basic Setup

  • Install the module
  • Pick a CSS Style
  • Pick Your JS Library of Choice
  • Pick One of 32 Languages
  • And Publish

Tips and Extended Use FAQ

I want to use some of the other options shadowbox has, how?
We have included the most useful advanced options that shadow has to offer, simply enable it in the backend, and chose your options.
I dont get it i've published it and it doesnt do anything to my images.
You need to use the shadowbox code in order for the extension to work, see the Usage Instructions for more details
I want to use my own Skin, how?
We have put in the option "custom" for you to use your own css style. Simply upload your skin folder named "custom" into the extension folder js/skin and choose "custom" in the backend for your skin option.

Trouble Shooting FAQ

My videos don't work
in order to play videos you will need to include a video player, to do this you must use advanced options, and enter the url of the video player, please see tooltips for more details
What if my site has a different design that doesn't fit the shipped skins?
We have given you the option of choosing a custom skin, simply select that and include your custom skin.
I am getting JS errors
JS errors are usually caused by conflicts between different libraries, simply choose the library that matches the ones on your site

Changelog & Version Info

Version: 2.0.5

Datum: March 2009

Status: Stable

  • Bugfix.

Version: 2.0.4

Datum: March 2009

Status: Stable

  • Old option "overlayBgImage" removed.
  • Added missing option "slideshowDelay".

Version: 2.0.3

Datum: Februar 2009

Status: Stable

  • Added Russian Language

Version: 2.0.2

Datum: January 2009

Status: Stable

  • MooTools 1.11 Framework removed.

Version: 2.0.1

Date: December 2008

State: Stable

  • Added Danish Shadowbox Language

Version: 2.0

Date: November 2008

State: Stable

  • Added multi language support
  • Shadobox core library now 2.0
  • jQuery framework now 1.2.6 runs in compatibility mode!!!
  • YUI framework now 2.6.0
  • Prototype framework now 1.6.0.3
  • Dojo framework now 1.2.2
  • Added three additional CSS skins.
  • Removed single CSS file.
  • Removed MooTools core library completely, because Joomla! 1.5.x already loads v1.11.

Version: 1.4

Date: June 2008

State:Stable

  • Added Include Core .js Files
  • Fixed Missing Loading Image
  • PnP - CSS On By default

Version: 1.3

Date: April 2008

State:

  • Bug Fix Release

Version: 1.2

Date: April 2008

State:

  • Plugin Doesnt Load in Administration now

Version: 1.1

Date: April 2008

State:

  • Plugin Now Works On all pages
  • Included Media Player for .flv Playback
  • Code Cleanup

Version: 1.0

Date: April 2008

State: Initial Release

  • Multiple JS Libraries
  • Quick Advanced Options
  • Joomla 1.0 + 1.5 module or plugin
  • CSS and HTML Valid

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