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How to install the component FlickUrPic Pro?

  • Upload FlickUrPic Pro using com_installer
    • For 1.0: Administrator -> Installers -> Components
    • For 1.5: Administrator -> Extensions -> Install/Uninstall
  • Create a New Menu Item of the type Component using FlickUrPic Pro
  • Click on the newly created menu item and configure it

How to install the component FlickUrPic Lite?

  • Upload FlickUrPic Lite using com_installer
    • For 1.0: Administrator -> Installers -> Components
    • For 1.5: Administrator -> Extensions -> Install/Uninstall
  • Create a New Menu Item of the type Component using FlickUrPic Lite
  • Click on the newly created menu item and configure it

How to install the module FlickUrPic Pro?

  • Upload FlickUrPic Pro using com_installer
    • For 1.0: Administrator -> Installers -> Modules
    • For 1.5: Administrator -> Extensions -> Install/Uninstall
  • Click on the newly uploaded module and configure it

How to install the module FlickUrPic Lite?

  • Upload FlickUrPic Lite using com_installer
    • For 1.0: Administrator -> Installers -> Modules
    • For 1.5: Administrator -> Extensions -> Install/Uninstall
  • Click on the newly uploaded module and configure it

How to upgrade the component FlickUrPic Pro to the latest version?

  • Upload the files of the new version via FTP:
    • /administrator/components/com_flickurpicpro/
      • admin.flickurpicpro.php
      • flickurpicpro.xml
    • /components/com_flickurpicpro/
      • functions/*
      • languages/*
      • libraries/*
      • style_sheets/*
      • flickurpicpro.php
  • You can remove the unused files at your own convenience

How to upgrade the module FlickUrPic Pro to the latest version?

  • Upload the files of the new version via FTP:
    • For 1.0:
      • /modules/
        • mod_flickurpic_pro/*
        • mod_flickurpic_pro.php
        • mod_flickurpic_pro.xml
    • For 1.5:
      • /modules/mod_flickurpic_pro/
        • mod_flickurpic_pro/*
        • mod_flickurpic_pro.php
        • mod_flickurpic_pro.xml
  • You can remove the unused files at your own convenience

Options

  • Global :: Username
    This is your Flickr Username.
  • Global :: Key
    This is your Flickr Key. (Please see #1 in http://www.flickr.com/services/api/auth.howto.web.html)
  • Global :: Secret
    This is your Flickr Secret. (Please see #2 in http://www.flickr.com/services/api/auth.howto.web.html)
  • Global :: Token
    This is your Flickr Token. (Please see #5 in http://www.flickr.com/services/api/auth.howto.web.html)
  • Global :: Cache Age
    This value is the number of seconds after which the cache will expire. The default value is 86400 (1 Day).
  • Global :: Mode
    This value is determines the Mode of module. The default value is Everything. This value is specific to the component.
  • Global :: Type
    This value is determines the Type of photos that will be queried from Flickr. The default value is Latest. This value is specific to the module.
  • Global :: Sets
    This value will be used as a filter when querying the Sets from Flickr. You can use regular expressions in this value. The expressions must be separated using comma (,). This value is specific to the component.
  • Global :: Maximum Number Of Items
    This value is the maximum number of items (of Archives, Favorites, Sets, Tags) that will be queried from Flickr. The default value is 999999999.
  • Global :: Number Of Items Per Page
    This value is the number of items (of Archives, Favorites, Sets, Tags) that will be displayed per page. The default value is 25.
  • Global :: Size
    This value is determines the Size of the photo that will be used in Lightbox. The default value is Medium.
  • Tags :: Minimum Font Size
    This value is the minimum size of the font that will be used in the generation of the tags (based on the count). The default value is 10.
  • Tags :: Maximum Font Size
    This value is the maximum size of the font that will be used in the generation of the tags (based on the count). The default value is 50.

How to obtain Global :: Token?

  • Download the file named Token.zip
  • Extract the downloaded file named Token.zip
  • Open the file named index.php
    • Configure the following variables:
      • Line #3: $Key
      • Line #4: $Secret
  • Upload all the files to your server
  • Go to http://www.flickr.com/services/api/keys/
    • Click on the link named Edit key details
    • Configure the following variables:
      • Authentication Type: Web Application
      • Callback URL: http://domain.com/Token/index.php (replace domain.com with your actual domain name)
  • Open the URL http://domain.com/Token/index.php (replace domain.com with your actual domain name) in your web browser
  • Click on the button named OK, I'LL ALLOW IT
  • The string that is displayed is your Token

Notes

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can I use the Pro and the Lite packages simultaneously?
    Yes.
  • Can I use the component more than once within the same installation of Joomla?
    Yes.
  • Is the component compatible with Joomla 1.5?
    Yes.
    Note: You must enable the System - Legacy plugin prior to attempting an installation.
  • Is the module compatible with Joomla 1.5?
    Yes.
    Note: You must enable the System - Legacy plugin prior to attempting an installation.
  • What is ionCube?
    ionCube is a PHP Script Encoder that is used to protect the source code from illegal modifications.
  • What is an ionCube Loader file?
    An ionCube Loader file is required to read the PHP Scripts that are encoded with the ionCube PHP Script Encoder. You can download them from the following page: http://www.ioncube.com/loaders.php
  • How to install the ionCube Loader file?
    Please see the following page: http://www.ioncube.com/loader_installation.php

Limitations of the Lite package

  • At any given time, only 3 items are shown (in Archives, Favorites, Sets and Tags)
  • The 4 levels of Private images are neither queried nor displayed
  • The following footer is automatically added: Powered by FlickUrPic.