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How to create a template override for Jomsocial

by minitek Tuesday, 11 October 2011 10:14
The best way to customize a Jomsocial template is through a template override. You should never hack the core files of Jomsocial unless you absolutely know what you are doing and you are sure that you can go back to original files if you need…

How to use the Jomsocial API - Introduction

by minitek Saturday, 03 September 2011 23:41
The Jomsocial Developers have equipped Jomsocial with a simple and easy-to-use API. You can use this API to create extensions that are integrated with Jomsocial. 1. The Jomsocial User Object In Jomsocial you can request the User Object with the class CFactory. How to get…

The 30 most popular Jomsocial extensions

by minitek Saturday, 28 May 2011 06:20
This is a list with the 30 most popular extensions for Jomsocial. 1. MiniSoge - Gender based avatar MiniSoge automatically changes a users avatar at login when he is still using the default JomSocial one. What it does is simple: 1. When a user logs…

How to create a new module position in Jomsocial

by minitek Saturday, 16 April 2011 09:04
Jomsocial offers many module positions to insert your modules. However, if you need to customize your template you will often need some extra positions in some places. You can easily create a new module position in any Jomsocial template file by using the code below…

How to create a new task page in Jomsocial 2.0 +

by minitek Tuesday, 05 April 2011 10:28
In this tutorial, I will show you how you can easily create a new task page in Jomsocial. In this new task page you can display whatever you like; photos, videos or even create a new form to request input from the community members. First…