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9 years 8 months ago - 9 years 8 months ago #146417
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When a user enters a new K2 item from the frontend, sometimes it does not show up in the user's "Latest From"
I have tried entering a duplicate of the item as administrator and then reassigning the item to the user's name and this works only occasionally. This is a relatively new problem. I have K2 2.6.9 and Joomla 3.3. The website is ieterna.org and K2 has been the perfect tool to design this nonprofit site!
I have tried entering a duplicate of the item as administrator and then reassigning the item to the user's name and this works only occasionally. This is a relatively new problem. I have K2 2.6.9 and Joomla 3.3. The website is ieterna.org and K2 has been the perfect tool to design this nonprofit site!
Last edit: 9 years 8 months ago by pathfinder. Reason: Correct typing error
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9 years 8 months ago #146423
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What about the cache configuration?
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9 years 8 months ago #146426
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Replied by Joe Campbell on topic "Latest From ...." does not update
Look into your plugins. It's often recommended to deactivate plugins to see if they are causing the targeted issue.
On another note: your website is very nice - you should consider submitting to be featured in the K2 Showcase section - getk2.org/showcase
On another note: your website is very nice - you should consider submitting to be featured in the K2 Showcase section - getk2.org/showcase
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9 years 8 months ago #146434
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Replied by pathfinder on topic "Latest From ...." does not update
Thank you Joseph, for your quick response!
I deactivated plugins but the problem remained.
However, with some experimenting, I found that if the user enters their own "Author alias" then "Latest from..." gets turned OFF.
When I removed the author alias, "Latest from..." was turned ON and the user's published items showed up. This was repeatable.
I can intercept this error now that I understand it, but how could it be fixed permanently?
Also, thank you for your kind words about our nonprofit foundation website! I will submit it to the K2 showcase.
Regards,
John
I deactivated plugins but the problem remained.
However, with some experimenting, I found that if the user enters their own "Author alias" then "Latest from..." gets turned OFF.
When I removed the author alias, "Latest from..." was turned ON and the user's published items showed up. This was repeatable.
I can intercept this error now that I understand it, but how could it be fixed permanently?
Also, thank you for your kind words about our nonprofit foundation website! I will submit it to the K2 showcase.
Regards,
John
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9 years 8 months ago #146436
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Replied by Joe Campbell on topic "Latest From ...." does not update
Hello John,
I do not know how to permanently fix this issues, perhaps Mohamed could assist you. As he is a Joomla K2 programmer (www.joomreem.com)
On another note, you should consider using a Joomla optimization script to reduce the number of HTTP requests and minify your JavaScript and CSS.
I would recommend the following two extensions:
www.yireo.com/software/joomla-extensions/scriptmerge
www.jch-optimize.net/downloads.html
Take Care,
Joe
I do not know how to permanently fix this issues, perhaps Mohamed could assist you. As he is a Joomla K2 programmer (www.joomreem.com)
On another note, you should consider using a Joomla optimization script to reduce the number of HTTP requests and minify your JavaScript and CSS.
I would recommend the following two extensions:
www.yireo.com/software/joomla-extensions/scriptmerge
www.jch-optimize.net/downloads.html
Take Care,
Joe
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Replied by Krikor Boghossian on topic "Latest From ...." does not update
Make sure that this is not a caching issue.
Clear your site's AND your browser's cache and re-visit that page.
Clear your site's AND your browser's cache and re-visit that page.
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9 years 7 months ago #146978
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Dear Pathfinder,
Have you determined a solution to the issue of Latest From Author not updating. We have a much simpler site. Doesn't seem that the 'author alias' issue is our issue...
Thanks,
brotherdon
ps Very nice site.
Have you determined a solution to the issue of Latest From Author not updating. We have a much simpler site. Doesn't seem that the 'author alias' issue is our issue...
Thanks,
brotherdon
ps Very nice site.
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9 years 7 months ago #146981
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Replied by pathfinder on topic "Latest From ...." does not update
Hello Donald,
I have not found any other way to correct this problem, other than deleting the Author alias. I don't have the programming background to go exploring any deeper. It is a very recent problem, so maybe it could be tracked down by looking at differences to the previous K2/Joomla release combination?
John
I have not found any other way to correct this problem, other than deleting the Author alias. I don't have the programming background to go exploring any deeper. It is a very recent problem, so maybe it could be tracked down by looking at differences to the previous K2/Joomla release combination?
John
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9 years 7 months ago #146982
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Replied by Donald on topic "Latest From ...." does not update
Many thanks John, I'll keep searching. Peace, donald
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Replied by Krikor Boghossian on topic "Latest From ...." does not update
When you enable the alias, the item is assigned to an alias not to the actual user.
The alias field is used to assign an item to a user that is not registered to the site nor does he belong to any K2 user groups.
To keep my answer short items that have an alias setup will not show up to the author's page since they 'belong' to another user.
The alias field is used to assign an item to a user that is not registered to the site nor does he belong to any K2 user groups.
To keep my answer short items that have an alias setup will not show up to the author's page since they 'belong' to another user.
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9 years 7 months ago #147016
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Replied by pathfinder on topic "Latest From ...." does not update
Thank you Krikor,
Your explanation fits with what I have been observing. I don't quite understand why it is designed this way. All users able to create items from the front end have to be registered authors. When a guest visits the site they would like to be able to see all items published by registered users. Authors can use any name they like - the alias is an extra bit of capability not really needed I think. Perhaps it would be nice to be able to turn it off. Or perhaps, I am missing some other important point. At any rate the alias is rarely used so I can continue to intercept when someone does.
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Your explanation fits with what I have been observing. I don't quite understand why it is designed this way. All users able to create items from the front end have to be registered authors. When a guest visits the site they would like to be able to see all items published by registered users. Authors can use any name they like - the alias is an extra bit of capability not really needed I think. Perhaps it would be nice to be able to turn it off. Or perhaps, I am missing some other important point. At any rate the alias is rarely used so I can continue to intercept when someone does.
Thanks
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9 years 7 months ago #147021
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Thank-you Krikor. We have a rather small site (at present). I am the only author. When I first installed, I tried the Author Alias just once (on one article) by way of experimentation and curiosity... but then I deleted the alias. Still the "Latest from" is not working. I do not have the cache enabled. I tried disabling some plug-ins as suggested by others. Is there a way to re-enable the "Latest from"... ????
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Replied by Krikor Boghossian on topic "Latest From ...." does not update
@pathfinder, The alias is used in sites in order to accommodate content from guest authors. It is not really meant as a nickname. You can use extrafields and template overrides in order to introduce a nickname to your authors.
@Donald Make sure that the field is indeed deleted, no blank characters etc..
@Donald Make sure that the field is indeed deleted, no blank characters etc..
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9 years 7 months ago #147039
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Thanks Krikor,
We have less than 80 items, so I went through them one by one and made sure the Author Alias field was truly deleted... (As I mentioned before, I only used it once out of curiosity and deleted it soon after.) So far no change.
We have less than 80 items, so I went through them one by one and made sure the Author Alias field was truly deleted... (As I mentioned before, I only used it once out of curiosity and deleted it soon after.) So far no change.
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Replied by Krikor Boghossian on topic "Latest From ...." does not update
Cleared cache (both Joomla!'s and browser's) ?
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9 years 7 months ago #147295
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Krikor,
I don't have Joomla!'s cache enabled... and yet, browser's cleared...
thx.
I don't have Joomla!'s cache enabled... and yet, browser's cleared...
thx.
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Replied by Krikor Boghossian on topic "Latest From ...." does not update
Two last things to check.
In the database the created_by_alias cell of the xx_k2_items tables, is it empty?
Is the ordering of the menu item wrong? Eg: Is it by id and when you change it to publishing time for example the item shows up?
In the database the created_by_alias cell of the xx_k2_items tables, is it empty?
Is the ordering of the menu item wrong? Eg: Is it by id and when you change it to publishing time for example the item shows up?
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9 years 7 months ago #147340
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Thanks Krikor,
1) This may take me a while to figure out.. I'm a novice and don't know where to look for the database you mentioned..
2) It doesn't seem to be an ordering problem... There are 5 "Latest from..." that appear and they never change, no matter what happens on the site. Thx.
1) This may take me a while to figure out.. I'm a novice and don't know where to look for the database you mentioned..
2) It doesn't seem to be an ordering problem... There are 5 "Latest from..." that appear and they never change, no matter what happens on the site. Thx.
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9 years 7 months ago #147633
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Sorry. Can you tell me where to find the database you speak of?
The Latest From feature is still not working. It seems to be a flaw in the K2 Joomla! .... I wish it worked.. Can they repair it in a coming release????
The Latest From feature is still not working. It seems to be a flaw in the K2 Joomla! .... I wish it worked.. Can they repair it in a coming release????
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Replied by Krikor Boghossian on topic "Latest From ...." does not update
When you publish a new item, not edit the existing ones?Nothing happens?
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