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The '''Slideshow module (for images)''' allows you to easily display a folder of images, without having to worry about or understand the best way of resizing files for screen size or download filesize. There is also a similarly named [[Slideshow module (for presentations)]], which allows you to create powerpoint style slideshow presentations. | The '''Slideshow module (for images)''' allows you to easily display a folder of images, without having to worry about or understand the best way of resizing files for screen size or download filesize. There is also a similarly named [[Slideshow module (for presentations)]], which allows you to create powerpoint style slideshow presentations. | ||
The slideshow module was developed in response to requests from teachers who wanted to display sets of digital photographs in our VLE but (quite reasonably IMO) were unable or unwilling to learn "image processing for the web". | The slideshow module was developed in response to requests from teachers who wanted to display sets of digital photographs in our VLE but (quite reasonably IMO) were unable or unwilling to learn "image processing for the web". It works with static gif's and png's as well as jpg's. The module generates thumbnails and will resize images that exceed size limits to within the maximum dimensions set, all of which are configurable site-wide by admin in the usual way ( admin > modules > slideshow settings ). It requires that GD is installed on the server. | ||
Images are ordered alphabetically and thumbnails can be shown above or below the main image. Click on the thumbnails to navigate between the images, | Images within the chosen directory are ordered alphabetically and thumbnails can be shown above or below the main image. Click on the thumbnails to navigate between the images, clicking on the main picture will progress to the next one. Teachers can choose to display titles and captions in various places to accompany the main image. | ||
There is a link to open a | There is a link to open a pop-up window which advances through the images automatically; the delay between pictures is configurable, and teachers can select a black background for this feature. The slideshow module has been tested with Moodle versions 1.6 through to 1.9 using Postgres and MySQL. | ||
Revision as of 09:41, 27 November 2007
The Slideshow module (for images) allows you to easily display a folder of images, without having to worry about or understand the best way of resizing files for screen size or download filesize. There is also a similarly named Slideshow module (for presentations), which allows you to create powerpoint style slideshow presentations.
The slideshow module was developed in response to requests from teachers who wanted to display sets of digital photographs in our VLE but (quite reasonably IMO) were unable or unwilling to learn "image processing for the web". It works with static gif's and png's as well as jpg's. The module generates thumbnails and will resize images that exceed size limits to within the maximum dimensions set, all of which are configurable site-wide by admin in the usual way ( admin > modules > slideshow settings ). It requires that GD is installed on the server.
Images within the chosen directory are ordered alphabetically and thumbnails can be shown above or below the main image. Click on the thumbnails to navigate between the images, clicking on the main picture will progress to the next one. Teachers can choose to display titles and captions in various places to accompany the main image.
There is a link to open a pop-up window which advances through the images automatically; the delay between pictures is configurable, and teachers can select a black background for this feature. The slideshow module has been tested with Moodle versions 1.6 through to 1.9 using Postgres and MySQL.
