So, what’s new? Version 1.3.2 fixes a bug concerning the transparent background. In the widget’s HTML code, the object wmode parameter was set as ‘opaque’, resulting in a white background, even if the background transparency of the slideshow was set to 0 (transparent).

In the new version, wmode is set to ‘transparent’, which means that all objects laying underneath the flash object (like the site’s background color) will shine through the transparent parts of the slide show. So now, if you specify the background transparency as 0, it’ll work as it should.

Attention: the wmode was set to ‘opaque’ for a reason: it prevented the flash object from being shown on top of everything, thus obscuring drop down menus (this is a flash behaviour, not something specific for the slideshow). I think ‘transparent’ will work just fine, but I haven’t had the possibility to test it. If you notice a problem, please let me know. In that case, I’ll have to add a new setting to let you choose between wmode ‘opaque’ and ‘transparent’.

So, what’s new? Version 1.3.1 fixes a bug concerning the widget title. Version 1.3 always displayed the title, even if none had been set. In some Wordpress templates, this caused an empty coloured box to appear above the slideshow (in other templates it might have other effects). In version 1.3.1, the title (and all related graphical effects)  is displayed only when you set one.

I don’t know why, but something must have gone wrong. I’ve already uploaded a new package, with a working flash object.

So if you couldn’t get the proxy to work, please download the do-it-yourself slide show package again.

I apologise for the inconvenience. This version’s release has been far from perfect. I’ll try to do better next time.

I corrected that error, and now the automatic install and upgrade from the Wordpress plugins repository is working.

I apologise for any inconvenience. And please keep posting your problems and questions in the support forum.

Download them here.

Do-it-yourself slide show: documentation | license

Wordpress widget slideshow: documentation | license

New features

* A title can be set (Wordpress widget only)
* Slides can be loaded through a proxy, enabling cross domain image loading
* The transparancy of the slide show’s background can be set
* A watermark image, its transparancy, position and full-window display can be set
* A new border type: image
* The possibility to set a different target window for each slide
* The possibility to load all images (jpeg, gif and png) in a folder
* The possibility to use dynamic xml creation, which should resolve any write permission problems (Wordpress widget only)
* The possibility to choose if images must be resized to fit the slideshow window

Work on version 1.3 of the slide show has made considerable progress these last few days, at least the do-it-yourself version and the Wordpress widget. These two are in the final testing stage, and the basic documentation is almost complete.

Unfortunately, the Joomla module, which seemed easier than the Wordpress widget, has proven to be more complex. And to avoid other delays, I’ve decided not to release all three together. The Joomla module will be released later, when it’ll be ready.

I had hoped to release the new slide show with some nice border images, but nobody has sent me any, and I have had no time to make any. So if you want to use that feature, you’ll have to make them yourself. Of course, until friday, and also after that day, you are more than welcome to send me your artistic efforts.

As said, the basic documentation is ready. And I think it is quite clear and complete. But of course I may be wrong. It might be completely obscure to someone that doesn’t know exactly how the slide show works. So don’t hesitate to let me know if something is missing, or if something isn’t clear. And if someone wants to make a tutorial with screen shots, or something like that, please send it to me and I’ll publish it on the site. I had wanted to make one myself, but there are not enough hours in a day…

So, the waiting has almost finishes. Three more days, and then the new version will be there. With these great new features.

This new version of the free flash slideshow wordpress widget is again the result of the feedback of one of you. So don’t hesitate and post your praise, questions, comments and critics. It all helps to make a better product!

So, what’s new? Version 1.2.2 resolves a problem that occurred on at least some sites that are hosted with GoDaddy. So is your site GoDaddy hosted, and didn’t the slide show work for you, then try again with this new version. It should work. Let me know if it doesn’t!

Version 1.2.2 has no new functionality, so for more information about its use and the license I’ll just point you to the previous version.

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Very Merry Christmas

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Happy New Year