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by MvBrakel
Tue Aug 28, 2007 9:08 am
Forum: Joomla! Coding 101
Topic: newbie is stuck on module.xml format
Replies: 9
Views: 1957

Re: newbie is stuck on module.xml format

Sorry for the late response, but i am currently at work and not able to reply with a full answer. More info in an hour or 2.
by MvBrakel
Tue Aug 28, 2007 6:52 am
Forum: Joomla! Coding 101
Topic: newbie is stuck on module.xml format
Replies: 9
Views: 1957

Re: newbie is stuck on module.xml format

Now u put in one ">" to many. note the filename module="mod_vmquickicon" part. the module="" is an attribute to filename so should be placed inside the tag Oh, xml now looks like this... <files> <filename module="mod_vmquickicon">mod_vmquickicon.php</filename> <filename> /administrator/images/shop_u...
by MvBrakel
Tue Aug 28, 2007 6:26 am
Forum: Joombie Think Tank
Topic: Component Idea: Import Content from files
Replies: 12
Views: 3668

Re: Component Idea: Import Content from files

Well nice idea indeed, bit complex for the 101's though. I have build this for our own CMS at work, so i know how to build it. It's not hard at all but there are some very important cons in this component. The list i can support:   *.txt   And all other binaries   *.pdf   PDF lib...
by MvBrakel
Tue Aug 28, 2007 6:14 am
Forum: Joombie Coding Q/A
Topic: To start component development…
Replies: 4
Views: 955

Re: To start component development…

Indeed nice book. I got it myself too and it gave me some nice tips and advice.

Noticed some outdated stuff though like admin toolbar icons.
by MvBrakel
Tue Aug 28, 2007 6:10 am
Forum: Joomla! Coding 101
Topic: newbie is stuck on module.xml format
Replies: 9
Views: 1957

Re: newbie is stuck on module.xml format

Hey, I found the problem, it has to do with basic XML rules. look at the filename parts and notice the ">" .xml file = <?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?> <mosinstall type="module" client="administrator"> <name>VM Quick Icons</name> <author>N6REJ</author> <creationDate>August 27, 2007</creat...
by MvBrakel
Mon Aug 27, 2007 12:28 pm
Forum: Joombie Coding Q/A
Topic: To start component development…
Replies: 4
Views: 955

Re: To start component development…

Jserver, This depends on the scope of your component. There are several ways in which you can build your component. For realy small components the structure simular to J! 1.0.x can be used. For bigger components, its recommended to use the model/view/controller priciple. A small component would be a...
by MvBrakel
Mon Aug 27, 2007 12:03 pm
Forum: Joombie Think Tank
Topic: Want to help J!101???
Replies: 28
Views: 7032

Re: Want to help J!101???

Name: Marcel van Brakel Education Level: MSc in Buisiness Skills   Programming: expert   HTML: expert   CSS: expert   Graphics: intermediate   Other: Java (intemediate), Javascript (expert), ... The expert parts are not meant to brag.. but been doin this professionally for ...
by MvBrakel
Mon Aug 27, 2007 8:15 am
Forum: Joomla! Coding 101
Topic: Whats stopping you to use Joomla 1.5 in your project ?
Replies: 26
Views: 4903

Re: Whats stopping you to use Joomla 1.5 in your project ?

Hey all, Im developing some components for Joomla 1.5 but what's stopping me from using Joomla 1.5 for production sites is the following: - No forums that support Joomla 1.5 yet (FireBoard is also buggy in 1.5) - Forum bridges no longer possible (at least so it seams) - Media manager still very bugg...
by MvBrakel
Mon Aug 27, 2007 7:59 am
Forum: Joombie Coding Q/A
Topic: Trying to understand Joomla! 1.5 codes from scratch
Replies: 4
Views: 933

Re: Trying to understand Joomla! 1.5 codes from scratch

The _JEXEC variable is used for source code protection. The variable is set when the site is initialized. In several important files there is a check for this variable to be set to 1. If it is not set, the application is not initialized.  For example if you approach the template file (yoursite....