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      I’m using MaxiGallery, but it doesn’t seem to be reading the parameters. I know this should be a simple thing, but I just can’t get it right.

      I see the "Manage Pictures" button and can upload and view galleries with default options.

      However, it continues to resize thumbnails to 110, pics to 450, will not display other than 3 pics per row, will not display using lightbox, slimbox or slidebox, and does not display shadows. I’ve been through the docs, the wiki and the forums the best I can. I apologize for the newbosity, but maybe some fresh eyes can provide a little guidance. Thanks in advance!

      MaxiGallery 0.5.2
      MODx 0.9.6.3
      WIP: http://www.paulshope.com/modx-tibbe/index.php?id=4

      Using this call on the parent page:
      [!MaxiGallery? &display=`childgalleries`!]

      Using this call on the child gallery page:
      [!MaxiGallery? &display=`embedded` &embedtype=`slimbox` &pics_in_a_row=`3` &max_thumb_size=`150` &max_pic_size=`0` &thumb_use_dropshadow=`1`!]

      - Both pages are NOT cached (unchecked)
      - Tried both calls with [[ ]] and [! !]
      - Tried both calls in a chunk and directly on page
      - Checked calls to make sure all on one line
      - Checked for spaces and backticks
      - After changing params, tried deleting all photos and re-uploading
      - No Javascript embedding in <head>
      - Tried logging out of the manager to test embedtype
      - PHP 5.2.5, not in safe mode
      - only other modules used right now are Ditto and NewsPublisher[/li]

    Any advice greatly appreciated!
      • 3749
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      Try this: &pics_per_row wink

      Also, you have to re-upload the pics to have the size options take effect.

      Don’t forget to clear the site cache and browser cache before testing it.
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        • 23618
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        Oops, yep, that one slipped through.

        My latest attempt:
        [!MaxiGallery? &display=`embedded` &embedtype=`smoothgallery` &pics_per_row=`2` &max_thumb_size=`150` &max_pic_size=`650` &thumb_use_dropshadow=`1`!]

        Thanks for your reply BobRay. I have been through your pages at BobsGuides.com. A wonderful resource. I’ve also been re-uploading images and clearing my cache (MODx and browser) between tests. No positive results yet. I’m continuing my own search, and any other suggestions welcome.
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          Are you getting 2 pics per row now?

          Did you delete and re-upload the images?

          I think you might need to re-upload after clearing the site cache.

          What are you seeing?
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            When you change image sizes, you have to re-upload the images because the size change is done on upload. Also like Bob said, its &pics_per_row.

            I also noticed that you are using the childgalleries display type to list childgalleries.. Do you know that the childgalleries page also has manage pictures button what uploads pictures to that document, so do not use that button if you are going to upload pictures for the childgallery.. instead go to that childgallery document and use the manage pictures button there.

            And same questions from me, what are you seeing now? what are the problems? You can send me the login details if all else fails..


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              • 23618
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              Yes, thank you so much! I knew it had to be something simple. I didn’t understand the relationship between the parent gallery and the child gallery, and I didn’t notice that in my reading. I was uploading to the container, which had no image settings, instead of the child gallery. I apologize again, but I’m grateful for the help and for the tools you provide.

              Cheers!