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Download Latest Version 1.1.1 updated 22/4/08

Introduction

JCK (was joomlafck2) is another Joomla implementation of the FCKeditor. This time version 2.6. This new implementation comes ready configured and working for Joomla, you should not need to edit any files by hand.

  • Allows easy creation of up to 3 editor templates in the mambot configuration page.
  • Create internal Joomla content item links using the new toolbar button and dialog which filters by section and/or category.
  • Simple image, flash and file linking using the browser functionality ready configured for Joomla.
  • FCK image, flash and file uploading functionality ready configured for Joomla.
  • Image Manager plugin which allows image browsing preview, editing (resize, crop etc) and uploading.

You can customize the following from the mambot configuration page:

  • Editor toolbar icons and skin
  • Editor styles
  • Editor language
  • Editor templates
  • Editor area CSS
  • Text direction
  • Browser and Uploader default paths
  • Enter key behaviour
  • Conversion of special characters

We have also removed all the unused files that the other implementation of this editor for Joomla include. This implementation also includes extra security code in the editor backend browser/uploader code that checks to make sure the user is logged into Joomla.

JCK/FCKeditor is compatible with most Internet browsers which include: IE 5.5+ (Windows), Firefox 1.0+, Mozilla 1.3+ and Netscape 7.1+. It runs under Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems. Now with support for Safari 3 and Opera 9.5.

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New Installation:

  • Download the latest version from the link above.
  • Install it into your Joomla installation using the Installers menu.
  • Configure the installed mambot using the mambots menu, this is important, the defaults are sane but need to be saved.
  • In your global configuration change the default editor to JCK or in user manager change a specific users editor to JCK.

Upgrade:

  • Download the latest version from the link above.
  • Uninstall the old version of joomlafck2 or JCK using the Installers menu.
  • Install the new version using the Installers menu.
  • Clear your browser cache.
  • Re-configure the installed mambot using the mambots menu, your settings will need to entered again.
  • If upgrading from an old joomlafck2 release select JCK as the editor in global configuration or in user manager for a users specific editor and save.

You can use the http://yousite/mambots/editors/jck/editor/filemanager/connectors/test.html and uploadtest.html to test the browser and upload functions are working properly.

If you have problems with the editor not showing full width in the front end then you may need this extra CSS in your template:

table.adminform {
width:100%;
}

If you have problems please post it up on the JCK thread on the Joomla forums.

Advanced Customization:

Most editor customization can be done from the configuration page but if you need finer control over the editor then have a look at this file:

/yousiteroot/mambots/editors/jck/fckconfig.js

If you want to customize the Image Manager plugin then you need to look at this file:

/yoursiteroot/mambots/editors/jck/editor/plugins/ImageManager/config.inc.php

The image manager requires GD by default but can be reconfigure to use ImageMagick or NetPBM by editing the above file.

Templates:

To specify a custom template fill in the title, description, image and HTML. You also need to set 'Use Custom Templates' to 'Yes' otherwise the default FCK ones are loaded.

The template preview images are 100x70 and are loaded from /siteroot/mambots/editors/jck/editor/dialog/fck_template/images/, copy any new ones into this folder.

To use the templates just click the 'Templates' button in the toolbar (looks like a sheet of paper), then choose your template from the list.

Version History:

1.1.1 - 22/4/08

  • Based on FCKeditor 2.6 Release

1.1.0 - 26/2/08

  • Based on FCKeditor 2.6 Beta 1
  • Renamed JCK, should avoid confusion with JoomlaFCK
  • Fixed Image Manager plugin to work when short PHP tags is turned off
  • Fixed Joomla content linker to include a default Itemid to stop access denied message on links created
  • Now detects https:// logins
  • Aluminium theme removed as not fully compatible

1.0.9 - 26/10/07

  • Based on FCKeditor 2.5 Beta.
  • Styles in the dropdown are now loaded from the CSS file, also tells you which CSS file it loaded as the first item.
  • Removed custom styles option in mambot config as not need due to above change
  • Now recognizes front end login, fixes problems with connector disabled messages

1.0.8 - 12/10/07

  • Based on FCKeditor 2.5 Beta.
  • Minor changes to the tooltips on the configuration page
  • New option added to control how ampersands are handled in properties
  • New Aluminium theme added

1.0.7 - 11/10/07

  • Based on FCKeditor 2.5 Beta.
  • New Image Manager plugin implemented.
  • Fixed all PHP Notices in the code which stopped the custom configuration being applied if notices enabled

1.0.6 - 10/10/07

  • Still based on FCKeditor 2.5SVN from 7/10/07
  • All links (Joomla content, files, images and flash) are now created relative, this feature is smart enough to work with Joomla installed in a sub directory
  • Added configuration options to allow alternate image, flash and file upload/browser paths
  • Added configuration options to deal with the conversion of special characters
  • Improved the mouse over text in the configuration screen to be more descriptive

1.0.5 - 8/10/07

  • Based on FCKeditor 2.5SVN from 7/10/07
  • Added the Template button back into the default and custom toolbars.
  • Added editor template configuration to the backend, you can define upto 3 templates.

1.0.4 - 5/10/07

  • Still based on FCKeditor 2.5SVN from 1/10/07.
  • Changed the Joomla login check in the uploader/browser backend code to hopefully fix some problems reported.
  • Added FCKeditor Plugin and Toolbar Icon for Joomla Content Linking.

1.0.3 - 2/10/07

  • Based on FCKeditor 2.5SVN from 1/10/07.
  • Added Joomla absolute path to the configuration so installation in sub folder will work without modification.
  • Added skins configuration to the backend.

1.0.2 - 26/9/07

  • Still based on FCKeditor 2.5SVN from the 25/9/07.
  • Security fix, now checks the user is logged into Joomla before allowing browse or upload in backend code.
  • Allows FCKeditor language options to be set.

1.0.1 - 26/9/07

  • Based on FCKeditor 2.5SVN from the 25/9/07.
  • Added custom style configuration.
  • Added custom toolbar configuration.
  • Added option to create DIV's on enter or shift-enter.

1.0.0 - 19/9/07

  • Based on FCKeditor 2.5SVN from the 17/9/07, this is the initial release.