Alejandro Posted April 8, 2011 at 04:13 PM Share Posted April 8, 2011 at 04:13 PM After several months of hard work we are very happy to announce the release of JReviews 2.3 RC1. This version is ready to use on production websites and works natively in both Joomla 1.5 and Joomla 1.6. If you haven’t read about the new features in JReviews 2.3 now it’s a good time: http://docs.reviewsforjoomla.com/JReviews:Overview. We’ve also put together new documentation to help you get started with theme customization in this new version. This is still a work in progress and will continue to be updated, so check back often: http://docs.reviewsforjoomla.com/New_Themes_in_JReviews_2.3 The most important changes from beta 6 are * The addition of the new dark and compact themes. * New layouts for the listings module. One for slideshows and one optimized for use in sidebars. Use the _slideshow and _vertical Theme Suffixes in the listing module settings. * The ability to show the inquiry form via a setting without having to manually add the code to the theme file. A "Claim This Business" button now appears in listings. The old method still works as well. The default theme has many important changes from beta 6. Most element theme files were moved to view helpers to improve the performance of theme rendering. Helpers are loaded once, while element files are included each time they are used. Finally, the ajax pagination in modules was removed (not the module scrolling). Instead all listings are now loaded on page load and a max. number of results setting was added to limit how many listings are loaded. Previously infinite scrolling would be possible which was not practical and increased load on the server and browser with multiple ajax requests. Where do I find JReviews 2.3RC1 This version is only available via download, not remote updates. Everyone needs to do a manual upgrade to make sure all files from previous versions are removed. How do I upgrade to JReviews 2.3RC1? If you have a 2.3 beta version, 2.2 or a previous version installed it is not possible to use the remote updater, if you try you will get an "Invalid File Request" message. Regardless of the version you were using before you need to: 1) Backup your site 2) If you use overrides, rename /templates/jreviews_overrides to /templates/jreviews_overrides_OLD and don't attempt to use this folder again. It has old files and they will break JReviews 2.3 RC1. You must create a new version of your overrides and re-do your changes on the new files. If you have problems loading the JReviews admin after this, use this as the url to clear the file registry: yourdomain.com/administrator/index.php?option=com_jreviews&url=common/clearFileRegistry 3) Uninstall the old S2framework and JReviews components via the Joomla installer 4) Install the new S2Framework and JReviews components via the Joomla installer. http://docs.reviewsforjoomla.com/Installing_JReviews_component 5) Uninstall the add-ons (GeoMaps and PaidListings) from the remote updater screen. If you can't find the remove button in the remote installer screen, delete the folders in /components/com_jreviews_addons. 6) If you had previously installed a 2.3 beta and are using any of the add-ons, uncheck the “use betas” checkbox in the remote installer and install the new version of the add-ons 7) Update JReviews module XML files in joomla_root/modules or uninstall your modules and install the new versions. Keep in mind that uninstalling the modules via the Joomla uninstaller will also remove all your existing menu associations and settings for them 8.) If you use JomSocial or Community builder and had installed any of the JReviews plugins for them uninstall and reinstall them. 9) Go to the Field Groups Manager and make sure every field group name is a slug. That means lowercase, no spaces, no special characters. The title can remain as is. For example if the group name is "Group Name", change it to "group-name". How do I migrate my J1.5 JReviews site to J1.6? We haven't looked into this yet. As soon as we have some time we'll make the necessary tests and write up detailed steps to help you with the migration. Discuss this announcement [tt] Changelog 2.3 RC1 +New: Dark and compact themes for JReviews 2.3 only. +New: Slideshow and vertical layout theme files for the listings module. Use the _slideshow and _vertical theme suffixes respectively. +New: Directory module - Added setting to disable the directory links. +New: Enable inquiry setting, and listing type overrides for enabling inquiries and claims. A new inquiry button is displayed and shows the form in a popup box when clicked. +New: Localization for jQuery UI datepicker month/day names. +New: Setting in config/search tab to disable displaying all results with empty search queries. It is now disabled by default. !Changed: When reviews are disabled for a listing type, all references to the word "review" are changed to "comment". !Changed: Converted most frequently called element theme files into view helper functions to improve performance. !Changed: Server pre-installation requirements now run first and no longer appear in the about page which only displays if all requirements are met. !Changed: Removed ajax pagination from all ajax based modules and replaced it with max. number of results to load all items on page load. Creates smoother scroller and reduces the number of requests to the server which was generating browser issues as well. !Changed: Removed old default and default_dark themes. #Fixed: Disabling images for listing edit also disables them for new submissions. #Fixed: Width and position of publish to FB button in IE. #Fixed: Directory filter not working for submit new listing menu in J1.6. #Fixed: Review checks in lists, modules and plugins using the global setting only. If editor review is enabled globally and disabled for a listing type the rating output would display in the module. #Fixed: It's not possible to remove Everywhere extension categories from the setup. They are removed from the page when deleted, but are back on refresh. #Fixed: JomSocial plugin installation doesn't work. #Fixed: Admin editing of listing/review with single/double quote in the title hangs the submission. #Fixed: Creating a new code field shows javascript warning, but it stays even when switching to a different field type. #Fixed: Listings module theme file not using the new summary settings and the new settings are missing in J1.5. #Fixed: Cannot edit SEO Manager fields. #Fixed: An error with Zoo/K2 menus and the JReviews plugin. #Fixed: GeoMaps - map it dialog doesn't work when editing a listing from within the moderation queue. #Fixed: PaidListings - fields not hidden for orders on expiration when a banner field is part of the plan. [/tt] Link to comment
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