Joomla Random Flash Module

This module allows you to randomize a number of flash files. Each time your page is reloaded, a random file will be displayed.

This module is once again, straight forward, simple and self-explanatory. Just install, rename your files to 1.swf, 2.swf, 3.swf etc for all the random files that you want to publish, enter the path to the flash files, enter the number of flash files, and other parameters, and you are up and running.

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The module should be fairly easy to use, however if you find any problem while use it, please drop a line in the comments below or contact , and we try our best to support you. If you like it and used it, please do leave a comment with a link to your site, it would be good to know that other people have found it useful. We consider this to be just a(nother) drop in the open-source ocean.

If you'd like to see it in action, just take a look to the left (Joomla Random Fash Module to the left). Reload the page to view a different flash file. Flash files are sample files downloaded from Macromedia website. The 1.5 version demo is available here.

With acknowledgments to Umek from the Joomla Maltese Forums for providing the idea, and basic coding.

Please do comment below with a link to your site if you've used the module.

Compatibility

There are two versions of this module, one for Joomla 1.0.x, and one for Joomla 1.5.x.

Support

Please post to the forums of you need help in configuring the module.

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leo - its not working IP:203.131.155.131 | 2007-06-22 00:29:53 ive followed ur instruction on how to use your Joomla Random Flash Module but it its not working. can u send me the whole step by step process on how to do it. thanks.

DART Creations - Instructions IP:217.145.5.18 | 2007-06-22 01:41:17 Leo: Step 1. Rename your flash files to 1.swf, 2.swf, 3.swf etc. It is very important to rename them to just a number.swf and order is after each other i.e. 1,2,3,4 Step 2. Upload your flash files to images/stories or any other path that you choose. You can do this using Joomla Media Manager or using FTP or anything else. Take note of the path example images/stories Step 3. In the module parameters enter the following options: Number of files - this is the number of flash files you have uploaded e.g. 4 Flash Base - the path where you have put the files (e.g. images/stories) Width / Height - define the width and height of the files. The original files should be the same size, so that you don't have problems when displaying the module. Choose to publish the module and save. I have received a number of emails regarding people who have used it successfully. Usually any problem that might happen is with the path. To debug check your page source and ensure that the path is correct e.g. images/stories/1.swf To be sure that the path is correct you should go to http://www.yoursite.com/images/stories/1.swf and check that the file is visible. If not that you either uploaded the files to a wrong place, or not named them correctly. If you still have a problem, comment again, with the version of Joomla you are using and a link to your website.

Artwido - The module i was just looking IP:82.217.179.137 | 2007-06-22 15:29:53 Easy to use! Works great. Tnx to the people of Dart Creations. An example of the module on my gamesite: www.arturius.nl

RK - Flash | EOLAS problem ? IP:85.179.228.48 | 2007-06-30 09:40:57 Is the issue with "click to activate" solved? Known as the EOLAS problem... TIA!

DART Creations - EOLAS Problem IP:217.145.5.18 | 2007-07-03 01:45:39 Not with the current version.

gabriel - Joomla Random Flash Module IP:89.217.31.65 | 2007-07-13 13:38:07 thake you for your module it is working right away very nicely. is it possible that when i click on my flash it will open a new window and shows the flash in big size as flash does. could not find a way to make a linke in the module regards gabriel

Donovan - Ie 6 flickering IP:85.232.196.46 | 2007-08-01 10:15:05 The module is really cool, forks better than others I have found.

xlam IP:202.159.3.211 | 2007-08-03 05:01:47 thank's for sharing:) I will try it.

andrew - Alt image - browser with no fl IP:202.80.112.36 | 2007-08-23 22:50:16 hi, i really love the module. really nice and fits with my site. what i need to know is how to put an alternative image (.jpg) so people with no flash plug-in in their computer won't see blank space? also can you add a script to detect flash plug-in? i'm a newbie and don't know much about programming. thx a lot

dan - shared IP:194.165.118.115 | 2007-09-16 03:49:25 thanks for cool module. Can we using Random Flash together with Joomla banner module in the same position. Is not working with me on Joomla 1.0.12 here. thanks dan

DART Creations - shared IP:85.232.202.24 | 2007-09-16 10:19:14 I don't see why there should be a problem Dan. Send an email with further details via the contact us page if you want further investigation.

Luciana - insert link or image IP:200.89.176.17 | 2007-09-22 19:35:36 Soy Argentina, no se ingles intentare comunicarme. I need insert link or image flash, help. Tanks Luciana

Mark Fenley - Can't get it to work in the h IP:76.97.68.180 | 2007-09-27 15:02:03 It works when I select other module positions (Banner, Newsflash) but when header is selected, nothing. Is there something special I need to do to get it to work in the header position? I am using joomla version 1.0.12. Thanks in advanced..

DART Creations - Header IP:85.232.195.229 | 2007-09-27 22:52:38 Mark, this is not a problem with the module, but a problem with the template. Your template probably does not have the header position defined, and thus the module won't display there. Please read the following article to understand what I am saying: http://www.dart-creations.com/joomla/tutorials/understanding-joomla-template-positions.html

Luciana - Link module ramdom flash IP:200.114.178.141 | 2007-10-03 20:56:27 I need to insert a Link in this module, does not matter in which image but in this module. Thanks for its answer

Koos - link in the same window IP:85.145.200.47 | 2007-10-23 10:56:19 Hi , How can I make the link open in the same window? Now the link opens in a new window. I have found 2 files: 1) mod_randomflash.php 2) mod_randomflash.xml Where exactly do I adjust the target? Please, see our flashbanner on www.baj.nu -- Thanks, Koos (Holland).

DART Creations - Link in new window IP:85.232.194.192 | 2007-10-23 11:50:23 Koos, please note that the module DOES NOT support linking, therefore your link is not coming from our component but from the flash banner that you have. Please get in touch with the person who has created the flash banner for you and instruct them that you do not want the link to open in a new window. Hope this helps, if not please send us an email using the Contact Us page.

librarc - great script IP:190.58.41.124 | 2007-10-27 07:03:10 Excellent script! Question though, my flash is positinoned to the right of a menu that has sub category menus. The problem is when the flash is shown, the sub cat menus show behind the flash as seen here: http://208.109.191.81//index.php this may not have anything to do with you per say but I was wondering if you know a solution for this??

librarc - great script (figured it out) IP:201.238.100.50 | 2007-10-27 17:23:22 Figured it out! Thanks for the excellent script

kcnon - more than one? IP:125.24.180.92 | 2007-11-08 19:55:41 It's a nice job.But,could you make it show more than one swf-files at a time? This should be very great. Thanks

DART Creations - More than one IP:85.232.198.118 | 2007-11-21 15:18:45 Why don't your create a new template position where you require the second flash, and then use a second copy of the module to display additional flash files where you require.

asma - see nothing IP:213.6.76.90 | 2008-02-27 06:49:36 hi i'm install the module and do exactly the steps u provide but ehrn seen my site my flash dosen't appear where is the problem??i'm using joomal 1.5

Jemie - link in randomflash IP:125.161.179.177 | 2008-03-06 01:36:24 How to make link in image flash(ex:1.swf) because this modul does not parameter Linking?

Fozzy325 - Great Mod but some problems in IP:85.150.148.155 | 2008-04-07 16:04:29 Thanks for this great mod.... i use it with great envy from others...:) the only problme i get is when i am outside of the main page i no swf's show it is just a blank screen. Again thanks

DART Creations - Joomla 1.5 IP:217.145.5.18 | 2008-04-09 00:00:29 The module has still not been converted to 1.5, however if you could get in touch via the Contact form, i would take a look and see what might be happening.

lowjoy - not displaying Registered | 2008-04-11 15:12:19 I installed it and it ran great with a 468x60. decided I needed a rectangle so I changed it to 300x250, made 2 300x250 swf's 11.swf and 12.swf, created a new folder: images/stories/flash,uploaded the files, put this path in the module, set # to 2, set mod name to show. I see the shape of the module has changed, the name but no images. I checked the path and the images show up. My site is http://localroost.com. WHAT AM I MISSING?

DART Creations - not displaying IP:85.232.196.5 | 2008-04-12 00:46:16 lowjoy, you just need to rename the swf to 1.swf and 2.swf, rather than 11.swf and 12.swf, because the module is look for 1.swf and 2.swf.

stasss - works in firefox but no in EXP Registered | 2008-05-13 02:39:26 Hey, the modul works great in firefox, it shows on all pages with no problem, BUT if i use INTERNET EXPLORER it works on the main page, but it doesn` work on any other page, the moive doesn`t load. I˙m using only 1 file - 1.swf! thanks stas www.smatros-print.com

DART Creations - IE problem IP:217.145.5.18 | 2008-05-13 03:56:27 stass, I've takea look but can't figure out what's wrong. Everything seems ok. Can you try creating another flash file and see if it works with more than 1 file?

stasss - IE problem Registered | 2008-05-13 04:16:49 i have tried with two files..that are unique...1.swf and 2.swf and i have set the module to 2 files...it`s still the same... have tried Opera also...it works perfect..the only problem is IE! Could it be the swf file Itself the problem?

DART Creations - IE Problem IP:217.145.5.18 | 2008-05-13 04:59:08 I would think that if the problem was the file, it wouldn't work on the frontpage either though. Are there any modules / components which are different on the frontpage than the pages where the banner is not displayed. They may be interfering ...

stasss - IE problem Registered | 2008-05-13 05:24:35 no... all modules and components are on all pages turned on except on NAŠE ZNAMKE, but there is no module anyway... but i noticed something now.. i have sublevel items on NAVODILA and on PONUDBA but not on POGOJI POSLOVANJA, and there the flash modul works in IE! so what do sublevel menu items have to do with this? or is it the JOOMSEF? i had to turn off all Itemid setting for sublevel menu to work, but IE had problems even before that... any idea? thanks

DART Creations - IE Problem IP:217.145.5.18 | 2008-05-13 06:48:20 Well, then there must be something in the other (non sub level pages) which is different. Best is to compare the pages (HTML generated), between the areas where it works, and the areas where it doesn't. Switching off JoomSEF temporarily might also help you to determine whether it is the one causing the problem.

stasss - IE problem Registered | 2008-05-13 09:11:29 I have turned off JoomSEF and ther is no change, i have looked at the html code from the page that works and the one that doesn`t but the part where the flash is generated is the same...

stasss - no help? Registered | 2008-05-20 15:49:34 hey, natasha, could you tell me what benefit could i have from websites you provided? i dont see any usefull information

troniksoft - Very nice module IP:81.80.75.33 | 2008-06-25 06:56:19 Very nice module but just one thing : just a problem with menus in CSS wich appears behind flash animations. I try to modify module by adding a "" but it doesn't (I think I would have to add a "position:absolute" in css file but it will looks bad with my template...) Is there any solution for that ?

troniksoft - I have the solution IP:81.80.75.33 | 2008-06-25 07:04:09 To resolve probelm with flash and menu css, you just have to add : - - in "object", wmode="transparent" - in "embed", wmode="transparent"

acero - Transparent Background IP:190.158.144.195 | 2008-07-23 21:49:08 The module is working well, but I need to know how can I get a transparent background? thanks

Angela - Code for content... IP:200.91.234.186 | 2008-07-25 09:17:13 Thanks for the module... but I have a little question, is that possible to make the code not for a module instead for a content inside a page frame?

DART - Code for content Registered | 2008-07-26 03:27:24 Angela, I was thinking of developing a number of the modules as plugins too to enable what you have in mind. In the meantime you can use the following article to do what you want to do. http://www.dart-creations.com/ joomla/tips-and-tricks/ 10---load-module-positions-mambot.html

byru - something wrong Registered | 2008-07-31 07:07:03 Hello A just install the mdule and i have the problem, fiale are named ok, 1, 2, etc., rest in module configuration the same, but when i activate on site i just see a blank screen. Maybe you no what I do wrong?

tedd - install IP:71.193.51.251 | 2008-08-01 08:33:14 for the life of me I cant get this to install, I have tried both via upload, and manually by ftp. any help?

DART - Install Registered | 2008-08-01 10:10:54 You shouldn't need anything fancy! Using the normal Joomla installer Extensions > Install should do it. If you can't get this to work, you probably have something wrong with your Joomla installation.

tedd Dunham - install IP:71.193.51.251 | 2008-08-01 10:59:54 I just did a clean install of joomla 1.5 and get the same thing, Error! Could not find an XML setup file in the package. any thoughts appreciated

tedd Dunham - install IP:71.193.51.251 | 2008-08-01 11:06:11 ok...think I got it....the compressed files are not so Safari/Mac friendly, I used Firefox and just saved the zip, it installs. thx!

w4nt3d - PROBLEM Registered | 2008-08-11 12:37:25 onde faço o Download? nao encontrei o link..

DART - Download Registered | 2008-08-11 16:17:21 http://www.dart-creations.com/component/option,com_docman/ task,doc_download/gid,14/Itemid,67/ You'll need to register first.

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