Installing module on joomla site

[tchild]

HI....I have already uploaded countdown clock to my joomla site,but,we cannot get it to show.....did I miss a step?

[dmerchen]

When you upload modules, by default, they are set to not be published. This is likely your problem, assuming you didn't receive and errors while installing.

On Joomla 1.0.xx you'll find the module listed here: http://www.yourdomain.com/administra...on=com_modules

Modules --> Site Modules

On Joomla 1.5.xx you'll find the module listed here: http://www.yourdomain.com/administra...on=com_modules

Extensions --> Module Manager

Give that a shot, it should make it visible to your users. I'd recommend you set it to have 'special' permissions first, then login with an administrator account just to be sure it's not going to throw some nasty php error, or otherwise. Just a good practice, test it first, then release it to the general public.

Good luck, let me know if that doesn't do the trick.

[tchild]

Nope...it is set to be published,but cannot get it to function.

[LeAnn B]

Is it in a position that is identified in your template? I always try the 'left' position just to make sure it shows up.

[tchild]

Hi LeAnn....yes,tried it at left position.....if I have a template,is it possiable the color they used is covering it?

[LeAnn B]

It's possible. Have you published it with the title set to 'show' (to see if it shows up anywhere on the page). Have you tried any other countdown extensions? Do you have the legacy plugin enabled? Probably not necessary but sometimes I find some extensions won't work unless it's enabled.

[dmerchen]

What version of Joomla are you running, 1.0.xx or 1.5.xx?

You can find out which 'locations' your skin has available, and where they're at within your skin by turning on a 'switch' in your url.

Try this: http://www.yourdomain.com/index.php?tp=1

If you're on an older 1.0.xx platform, you've got nothing to worry about with a legacy plug-in; otherwise, you may want to verify that your plug-in/module is 1.5 native, or is supported in legacy mode by 1.5.

[tchild]

1.5 for the version and what is the legacy extension?

[dmerchen]

I guess my reference to it as an extension is inaccurate, it's actually a 'plugin.'

Anyway, you can enable it under Extensions --> Plugin Manager



Then scroll down, you may have to go to the next page, and find 'System - Legacy' and enable it.

[tchild]

did that,no luck....arrrgh

[dmerchen]

Perhaps you could provide us a link to the plugin so others may attempt to help, sometimes debugging things can be lots of trial and error, which is not a timely process over forums.

[tchild]

http://www.gomylo.com/go-mylo-countdown