Bridge Mambo,Joomla SMF 1.1 RC2 (aka 3.20)

[frax0]

  thanks..

[Genbushi]

Any word o how the newer session management in upcoming Joomla 1.0.8 will affect this bridge?

[Kindred]

yes... there are two threads on this topic already.

The current bridge will not work with Joomla 1.0.8.

However, apparently, the developers of joomla have changed things even further and Predator's code fix won't work either...

[Genbushi]

Found the threads, thanks. I'll keep an eye on those once 1.0.8 is out.

[Orstio]

It will be a fairly quick fix, regardless, I'm sure.

[afonic]

Hi,

it looks like you will be able to use the bridge (even before Ostrio updates the fix) with Joomla 1.0.8 as they have included a backwards compatibility option in the admin panel.

Have a look here:
http://dev.joomla.org/component/option,com_jd-wp/Itemid,33/p,28/

[pokehamtaro]

So does that mean that we have to use the "Level 1 Security - Backwards Compatibility" setting till the fix is up? So confuzzled...

[Genbushi]

So does that mean that we have to use the "Level 1 Security - Backwards Compatibility" setting till the fix is up? So confuzzled...

My understanding would be, Yes, the 'Level 1 Security - Backwards Compatibility' would essentially be the old way of session management and would likely (although not confirmed I don't think) work with the current bridge. However, as Osrtio mentioned, a new revision of the bridge will be available at some point as so many sites utilize SMF and this bridge....we have the best brains in the community working on these wonderful projects!!

[SergeantAsh]

Guys,

When using the bridge (which works lovely!) I do however encounter an issue that seems to relate to the CSS, here's my website...

http://www.fhmvxr.co.uk

...the site is flush to the top and far left of the browser window BUT only because I've removed some of the code that we are recommended to add into our sites template, here's what I removed...

echo '
<link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="', $settings['theme_url'], '/style.css?rc1" />
<link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="', $settings['default_theme_url'], '/print.css?beta4" media="print" />
<link rel="help" href="', $scripturl, '?action=help" target="_blank" />
<link rel="search" href="' . $scripturl . '?action=search" />
<link rel="contents" href="', $scripturl, '" />';

Is this code necessary and will anything 'break' by me excluding it?

Cheers, ASh

[Orstio]

You should keep these lines:

Code Select Expand

<link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="', $settings['default_theme_url'], '/print.css?beta4" media="print" />
<link rel="help" href="', $scripturl, '?action=help" target="_blank" />
<link rel="search" href="' . $scripturl . '?action=search" />
<link rel="contents" href="', $scripturl, '" />';

The first line you removed should fix your CSS, but not necessarily for the forum page.

[SergeantAsh]

Thank for your reply. I'm not using the 'Wrapped' mode for the forum, therefore do I still need those other bits of CSS in there? I'm merely using the login screen, other than that my forum is standalone from my Joomla template and it all appears to be workin!

[Orstio]

Have you tried things like the "Print Topic" option, or using the "Jumpto" dropdoen from one board to another?

[SergeantAsh]

Have you tried things like the "Print Topic" option, or using the "Jumpto" dropdoen from one board to another?

Yes and they all work fine!?

[Orstio]

Then it should be alright. 

[SergeantAsh]

Can you recommend a better LastPosts type module though? The one I have is so limited, would like something with more more options!

When will SMF incorporate Joomla functionality as default into its Forums? Seems odd to me that they haven't yet!

[Orstio]

When will SMF incorporate Joomla functionality as default into its Forums? Seems odd to me that they haven't yet!

SMF is a stand-alone product.  While it has integration hooks to aid in its integration into other systems, it is not designed to be a Joomla component.  Because such a small niche of users actually use the combination of Joomla and SMF, it would most likely be to SMF's detriment to incorporate anything Joomla by default.

[M70]

I'm doing a local test with Joomla 1.0.8 and SMF 1.1 RC2

I can install both and run SMF, but I can't get it wrapped, SMF shows as a standalone.

Any chance to fix this?

Thank you,

[Kindred]

1- the bridge does not work with joomla 1.0.8

[Orstio]

I'm doing a local test with Joomla 1.0.8 and SMF 1.1 RC2

I can install both and run SMF, but I can't get it wrapped, SMF shows as a standalone.

Any chance to fix this?

Thank you,

Did you install the bridge?

[M70]

I'm doing a local test with Joomla 1.0.8 and SMF 1.1 RC2

I can install both and run SMF, but I can't get it wrapped, SMF shows as a standalone.

Any chance to fix this?

Thank you,

Did you install the bridge?

Yes, yes, I've changed the path and it works OK, sorry.

I have to change the CSS files but it's working with Joomla 1.0.8.