Image Handler 2 (for ZC v1.3.8 ONLY) Support

alhakeem2001:

But it works on this site :
http://www.roseforlove.com/

How is that ?
Can you link to a page where it works, as it doesn't work for me on that site

dutchy:

Thank you DivaVocals. I appreciate that this mod is being supported by kind volunteers. Has the new 1.3.9.c and pending release of 1.3.9.d been causing problems and delaying the updated version? It seems to be taking some time.
The new version of Zen Cart has not been the cause of the delay at all..

Goodness gracious.. SMH

Let me say this.. Again.. there isn't anything more causing the delay than what I have relayed here already.. when you have different people across the world in different timezones, who have families, work, and side projects it just takes time to get a VOLUNTEER project done.. Seriously.. there's nothing more going on here than busy VOLUNTEERS who only have so much time in a day to do this and manage our work and familial obligations..

Honestly when there is something significant to report or real issues, we will report it here.. Please be patient..

alhakeem2001:

so would the zoom function work after the update ?
No we are not going to attempt to add the ability to zoom on medium images.. We won't be doing it for probably the same reasons the original author never got an opportunity to tackle this.. In order to add this feature we will have to make sure that it does not interfere with the compatibility with IH2 and most lightbox contribs, and that is going to require a LOT more time and effort than we all have right now.. (MAYBE we'll address it in a future release.. and I do have to stress MAYBE so everyone doesn't keep asking us about this..)

IH2 Rev 8 is simply an update to add PHP 5.3 (and backwards) compatibility along with compatibility with the current version of Zen Cart..

DivaVocals:

No we are not going to attempt to add the ability to zoom on medium images.. We won't be doing it for probably the same reasons the original author never got an opportunity to tackle this.. In order to add this feature we will have to make sure that it does not interfere with the compatibility with IH2 and most lightbox contribs, and that is going to require a LOT more time and effort than we all have right now.. (MAYBE we'll address it in a future release.. and I do have to stress MAYBE so everyone doesn't keep asking us about this..)

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Might be something to add to the readme or perhaps add an faq file to the package, not trying to step on peoples feet, you guys are doing a good job, but there are 5200 or so posts in this thread a high portion of which are people asking the same questions and not everyone is going to read all of them

I realise there is a small troubleshooting section on the readme file, perhaps a menu with page link anchors at the top of the readme to link to the various sections, troubleshooting, lightboxes, acknowledgements etc may help, I know you can't protect people from themselves, but putting the links at the top of the page may help make it easier for some

For instance this would probably be good to add again by DivaVocals

This app really doesn't do anything more except manage your images. It will create all the proper image dimension sizes based on the settings you provide. It will do some VERY simple image effects (currently only applies to small product images displayed in sideboxes and on the product listing pages -- zooming on medium images is not supported/working) It will do some image compression to improve image loading performance, and lastly it manages the file naming convention required by Zen Cart to link additional product images to the correct product.

IH2 is a very straightforward install and usually when it stops/doesn't work there are one of a few reasons why:
Changes to the template files which remove core Zen Cart code IH2 needs to work properly
Javascripts either from other mods or java slideshows and such which conflict with the IH2 javascript
IH2 files are not copied to the correct location
Mixed file formats for main product and additional images (For example: main product image is a JPG and additional images a PNGs
Case mix-ups between the main product image and the additional images (For example: the main product image file name is all upper case and the additional images file names are all lowercase)
IH2 doesn't affect the style or layout of images on the product details or product listing pages. (You didn't ask this, but I certainly have seen some recent questions on this count) It only affect the behavior of the image on these pages.

Beta testers needed.
If you want to help with the next release, here are the guidelines for beta testing:

1. You need to have the ability to test on a clean 1.3.9c, no mods installed. It does not matter if the server is local or online, PHP 5.3.x preferred.
2. This version has no readme, instructions, changelog, etc. yet. You have to know what you are doing. THIS IS NOT FOR PRODUCTION. NO warranties whatsoever if you mess up your store, you have been warned.
3. Once you are satisfied that it is working, you are encouraged to install on top of it the latest versions of Zen Lightbox, Fual, or other similar mods like the one available at rubikintegration (I think). Backup your previous working installation of IH2 before installing anything else.
4. If you find errors or bugs, please use the enable_error_logging.php utility, now included in core at Store_Root -> includes -> extra_configures.php and report to me.
   PM me and I will send you the zip.
   Thanks in advance.

Hi,

Great mod.. working 99% - this is why I like Zen Cart so much... dedicated experts that help because they WANT to not because theyhave to! Thanks Chaps! Keep it up...

But now for my little problem:-

Can anyone tell me why I may be having some images load fine and others gives the "image not found" symbol. For example, some product images are not showing until they are clicked (and then they appear fine in the lightbox) Secondly some of the category images have also dissapeared. If I look at the image info it is looking for some in the BMZ_Cache folder and others in the root/images folder and it only seems to be the ones in the BMZ folder not showing. I have checkled permissions all seem fine too!

I have not cleared the image cache because I am scared of breaking it totally or am I on the right track?

I am using ZC 1.3.9a and IH2 (release 7)

Many thanks for you help in advance!

Phill

MajorPhill:

Can anyone tell me why I may be having some images load fine and others gives the "image not found" symbol. For example, some product images are not showing until they are clicked (and then they appear fine in the lightbox) Secondly some of the category images have also dissapeared. If I look at the image info it is looking for some in the BMZ_Cache folder and others in the root/images folder and it only seems to be the ones in the BMZ folder not showing. I have checkled permissions all seem fine too!

I have not cleared the image cache because I am scared of breaking it totally or am I on the right track?

I am using ZC 1.3.9a and IH2 (release 7)

Many thanks for you help in advance!

Phill

A link to the effected site would help, as image handler tends to either work or not.

having some images linking to the bmz_cache and others linking to the images file tends to mean something has been done incorrectly, or a file has been overwritten by another mod.

When you say lightbox do you mean you have the zen_lightbox mod installed as well?

nigelt74:

A link to the effected site would help, as image handler tends to either work or not.

having some images linking to the bmz_cache and others linking to the images file tends to mean something has been done incorrectly, or a file has been overwritten by another mod.

When you say lightbox do you mean you have the zen_lightbox mod installed as well?

Hi

Thanks for the help.. yes, I'm using Zen_lightbox.

Should they all be located in the BMZ folder?

I installed IH2 after the site had been built. Does this make a difference?

The site is https://www.trentvalleysports.co.uk

Many Thanks

Phill

Version: Zen Cart v1.3.8a/v1.3.8
Template: Custom
Addons: Image Handler 2, v2.0; Slimbox Zencart
URL: http://www.myhauterepublic.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=34_38_45&products_id=213&zenid=sa62irt35sqmto0t7gra6qgeg0

I just installed Image Handler 2 and Slimbox Zencart today onto the site above. It will not show the additional images, just a box where they should go. I have switched it over to Classic to see if it worked there, and it does. So I know the problem is in my template. Only thing is, I have no idea where to start looking. Please help!!

bizcribz:

Version: Zen Cart v1.3.8a/v1.3.8
Template: Custom
Addons: Image Handler 2, v2.0; Slimbox Zencart
URL: http://www.myhauterepublic.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=34_38_45&products_id=213&zenid=sa62irt35sqmto0t7gra6qgeg0

I just installed Image Handler 2 and Slimbox Zencart today onto the site above. It will not show the additional images, just a box where they should go. I have switched it over to Classic to see if it worked there, and it does. So I know the problem is in my template. Only thing is, I have no idea where to start looking. Please help!!Honestly this is NOT an IH2 support issue.. As you pointed out the issue is clearly in your template.. You will need to post your question in a separate thread..

So I've been following this thread for a few weeks now, anticipating the new release that will be compatible with the latest ZC. I wish I could volunteer to beta, but I do not meet the requirements ckosloff outlines so I must wait.

Instead, I have been building/modding a ZC. I ran into a massive image naming problem yesterday while building an easypop import file for about 10k products and it got me to wondering about the basics of IH.

This contribution uses GD libraries or ImageMagick (if installed on your server) to generate and resize small, medium and large images on the fly on page request. You can simply upload just one image or you can have different sources for medium and large images.

1. How do I figure out if GD libraries or ImageMagick is installed on my server? If I can choose, which is better for IH?

2. Resizing "on the fly" is a reference to weight, correct? In other words, a 24kb large image might be resized down to a 7kb thumb?

Feznizzle:

1. How do I figure out if GD libraries or ImageMagick is installed on my server?

I emailed my hosts and asked...

DivaVocals:

Honestly this is NOT an IH2 support issue.. As you pointed out the issue is clearly in your template.. You will need to post your question in a separate thread..

I understand. I was hoping someone with the same issue would have an idea of where a good place to look would be. Thank you for your time.

Thanks for the input, Shane! I just fired off an inquiry.

In rereading, it appears that IH will use GD libraries.... or ImageMagick if you have it installed:

This contribution uses GD libraries or ImageMagick (if installed on your server) to generate and resize small, medium and large images on the fly on page request.

So it defaults to GD unless you have the other installed?

I am lucky in that my host will probably install ImageMagick if I request it. Is that the preferred route for IH?

nigelt74:

Can you link to a page where it works, as it doesn't work for me on that site

Just on the first page of the New Products For June you have a bunch of products and when you move the mouse over the Image you get a large size of the image about 2 times biger ! how did you do that ?

Feznizzle:

1. How do I figure out if GD libraries or ImageMagick is installed on my server? If I can choose, which is better for IH?

1. Login intio your zencart Admin select VERSION, should be right next to the LOGOFF link on the right hand side, click on it, scroll down till you find the listing for the GD library

Feznizzle:

1. How do I figure out if GD libraries or ImageMagick is installed on my server? If I can choose, which is better for IH?

Create a blank file in your store root, put the text above in it, save, name the file phpinfo.php (it is the phpinfo built-in function), point your browser to it and scroll down to the appropriate section.
You don't need to choose between GD and ImageMagick, depending on the server and GD version you might have different versions of it bundled into PHP (native, non-native), but it makes no difference for IH2.
I am now going to test on 1.3.9d, phew!

Thanks for the info, ckosloff!

Looks like I'm good to go.... if/when they ever stop releasing new versions of ZC so you guys can stop working on IH :P

gd
GD Support enabled
GD Version bundled (2.0.34 compatible)
FreeType Support enabled
FreeType Linkage with freetype
FreeType Version 2.2.1
GIF Read Support enabled
GIF Create Support enabled
JPG Support enabled
PNG Support enabled
WBMP Support enabled
XPM Support enabled
XBM Support enabled

Has anyone found a solution for the image hover pop-up issues in chrome? :unsure:

You will only see this if you have more then a page and scroll to the bottom, then hover over an image. The hover pop-up will be either off the top or partially visible. Almost the opposite with the earlier IE hover issue...

Thanks

kwright:

Has anyone found a solution for the image hover pop-up issues in chrome? :unsure:

You will only see this if you have more then a page and scroll to the bottom, then hover over an image. The hover pop-up will be either off the top or partially visible. Almost the opposite with the earlier IE hover issue...

Thanks

I have a hack that allows it to work, but you need two seperate javascript files, try reading from post 5181, in this thread