 SimpleFAQ
SimpleFAQ is a Frequently Asked Questions component for Joomla 1.0.x
It is released 'as is' with all the usual disclaimers. You can see it in operation on my FAQ page here. The FAQ page will contain answers to common support questions I receive regarding SimpleFAQ. Please note that I will answer questions as soon as possible but this can sometimes take a while due to my work schedule. There is also a test area. | | Download Here
To install this component, follow these steps: - Save the zip file from the download link above to your PC
- Inside the administration interface for your mambo site, select Components->Install/Uninstall
- Browse to the zip file saved on your PC in the 'Upload new component: Package File' window and then click 'Upload File and Install'
- You are done - open the Component->SimpleFAQ menus to configure your new component
Warning
If you have installed a previous version earlier than 2.11 and you wish to save your FAQ entries during an upgrade, you must upgrade by following the contents of the Upgrade.README.txt file contained in the zip file. Alternatively, you could uninstall your current version and install this version but, be warned, you will lose your existing faq database.
If you are upgrading a version later than 2.11, you can uninstall your previous version and reinstall the latest version and your database will be retained. Of course, I always recommend a backup of your database at regular intervals as a precaution.
History
- Security Patch
- Closed possible SQL injection risk for higher security (union on aid) - thanks Jeff and Pieter
- Minor fix to category listings via search - should be more reliable now
- Closed possible SQL injection risk for higher security - thanks Oz
- Addition of further language files
- The jump in version numbers is cosmetic as I aligned some code
- Delete Comment now avoids a loop due to Register Globals
- Fixed front end search error on high security settings
- Corrects the submit function in the front end which had to change due to Register Globals settings moving to a more secure setting
- Corrects an incorrect declaration of $Name in the admin interface - not a functional bug but inconvenient
- Corrects the saving of configuration changes due to Register Globals settings moving to a more secure setting
- Corrects the page navigation bug in the administration interface and makes the component fully Joomla compatible
- Corrected display of current version numbering
- New language files thanks to contributions
- Removed the clear database functionality from an uninstall to allow easier upgrades
- Addition of FAQ Ordering capability in the administration console
- Ability to display Questions on the first page and click through to the answers
- More control over fields to display during data entry and FAQ display
- Ability to submit questions without answers for use as a helpdesk type system
- and many more minor improvements
- Corrects the anchor bug that threw you back to the home page
- Adopts save and cancel icons in line with new mambo components - allows better navigation throughout
- Corrects footer table error
- New language files thanks to contributions
- Corrects some HTML formatting errors
Thanks to all those who have sent feedback and assistance.
SimpleFAQ Searchbot There is also a simple searchbot available for the FAQ component which you can download and install. This will add a search of the FAQ contents to your site search capability.
Download Here
To install this mambot, follow these steps: - Save the zip file from the download link above to your PC
- Inside the administration interface for your mambo site, select Mambots->Install/Uninstall
- Browse to the zip file saved on your PC in the 'Install Mambot: Package File' window and then click 'Upload File and Install'
- Open the Mambots->Site Mambots menu and publish the new SimpleFAQ Searchbot
- You are done - you can now search FAQ contents
This items are offered free-of-charge, but if you wish to see other components and modules being developed, I would appreciate a donation via the paypal button. I would suggest $7-10, but please judge for yourself based upon how useful the component is to you. Whilst I am not offering support, I would welcome feedback via the Contact Us page, although I cannot promise a speedy reply! 
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