Goal: Generate 8 different monthly member reports for Califaep.org’s PayPlans-powered Joomla membership site. Solution: I’ve chosen Fabrik to query the database, display member content, filter info, and generate CSV files. Background: Califaep uses PayPlans to register members, and is using JomSocial’s custom fields to capture specific information during the registration process. Unfortunately, JomSocial’s custom fields data…
Problem with JomSocial Upgrade: Upgrading from 3.0.2 to 3.2.1.5 results in a “loop” that never ends the install process. Answer: “Please you find this file administrator/components/com_community/installer.dummy.ini and delete it. It should work then.” Big thanks to Dimas Tekad Santosa from the JomSocial Forums! (must have a JomSocial membership to view). Additional notes: I used the iJoomla-Installer-Updater…
Create a Joomla Hidden Menu Item Specific goal: Integrate JomSocial into PayPlans membership signup process. MUST have functioning JomSocial Menu Item (so PayPlans member registration works), BUT we don’t want this Menu Item displayed in the Menu. Solution: Hidden Menu, with a Menu Item inside. Resource: How to control module display when linking to an article with no…