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=Random Image Module= | |||
==Overview== | |||
==How to access== | ==How to access== | ||
To access the Random Image module, go to your site back-end. Using the top menu, go to '''Extensions -> module manager''' and select "new". Then, select Random Image. | To access the Random Image module, go to your site back-end. Using the top menu, go to '''Extensions -> module manager''' and select "new". Then, select Random Image. | ||
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==Screenshot== | ==Screenshot== | ||
An example is shown below: | An example is shown below: | ||
[[Image:random_image_example.png|frame|center]] | [[Image:random_image_example.png|frame|center]] | ||
==Toolbar== | |||
{{Chunk25:Help_screen_module_manager_edit_toolbar}} | |||
== | ==Details== | ||
==Basic Options== | |||
[[Image:help25_mod_randomimage_basic.JPG|frame|center]] | [[Image:help25_mod_randomimage_basic.JPG|frame|center]] | ||
*'''Image Type.''' The type of image to display. Options are "jpg", "png", "gif", and so on. The default is "jpg". | *'''Image Type.''' The type of image to display. Options are "jpg", "png", "gif", and so on. The default is "jpg". | ||
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*'''Height (px).''' Optional image height, in pixels. If entered, image will be forced to this height. | *'''Height (px).''' Optional image height, in pixels. If entered, image will be forced to this height. | ||
==Advanced Options== | |||
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*'''Alternative layout''' Apply an alternative layout or template override | *'''Alternative layout''' Apply an alternative layout or template override | ||
*'''Module Class Suffix''' Apply a CSS suffix to the module | *'''Module Class Suffix''' Apply a CSS suffix to the module | ||
{{colheader|Caching}} | {{colheader|Caching}} | ||
==Menu Assignment== | |||
==Quick Tips== | ==Quick Tips== | ||
No tips have been added for the Wrapper module. | No tips have been added for the Wrapper module. | ||
<noinclude>{{cathelp|2.5|Module Manager|Extensions}}</noinclude> | <noinclude>{{cathelp|2.5|Module Manager|Extensions}}</noinclude> | ||
Revision as of 22:01, 31 December 2011
Random Image Module
Overview
How to access
To access the Random Image module, go to your site back-end. Using the top menu, go to Extensions -> module manager and select "new". Then, select Random Image.
Description
This Module displays a random image from a directory.
Screenshot
An example is shown below:
Toolbar
At the top right you will see the toolbar:
The functions are:
- Save. Saves the module and stays in the current screen.
- Save & Close. Saves the module and closes the current screen.
- Save & New. Saves the module and keeps the editing screen open and ready to create another module.
- Save as Copy. Saves your changes to a copy of the current module. Does not affect the current module. This toolbar icon is not shown if you are creating a new module.
- Cancel/Close. Closes the current screen and returns to the previous screen without saving any modifications you may have made.
- Help. Opens this help screen.
Details
Basic Options
- Image Type. The type of image to display. Options are "jpg", "png", "gif", and so on. The default is "jpg".
- Image Folder. The folder on the server that stores the image files. The path is relative to the site URL (for example, "images/stories").
- Link. Optional web site to link to when image is clicked.
- Width (px). Optional image width, in pixels. If entered, image will be forced to this width.
- Height (px). Optional image height, in pixels. If entered, image will be forced to this height.
Advanced Options
- Alternative layout Apply an alternative layout or template override
- Module Class Suffix Apply a CSS suffix to the module
- Caching. Use Global/No Caching. Whether or not to cache the content of this Module. A setting of "Use Global" will use the Cache Settings from the Global Configuration screen.
Menu Assignment
Quick Tips
No tips have been added for the Wrapper module.