Module Update:
January 1, 2025
Latest Version:
v5.0.0
Developer:
IWS.BY
This is the official changelog for the module "Ticker " for Joomla by IWS.BY. We regularly improve compatibility, security, and usability. All updates are tested and documented.
v5.0.0 January 1, 2025 Latest
  • Optimized module performance.
  • Optimized the module settings interface.
  • Documentation for Joomla 3, Joomla 4, and Joomla 5 has been merged into one.
  • Changed the link to the official module page.
  • Changed the link to the module's update history.
  • Changed the link to the official module documentation page.
  • Added the ability to set the ticker background color with a linear gradient.
  • Added an option to enable/disable rounded corners.
  • The ticker has completely changed its mechanics. Previously, the ticker was based on the HTML marquee tag; now it has been replaced with a div tag. The new ticker mechanics are based on a div tag using JavaScript.
  • Added the ability to enable ticker looping. Note: looping duplicates the ticker content. In the source code, the content will be added twice. This is necessary for looping. Read more in the module documentation.
  • Added the ability to set the distance between loops.
  • Added the ability to set a delay in milliseconds before the ticker starts moving.
  • Added the ability to choose the ticker block type. It can be: Regular - the ticker block will be regular. Fixed - the ticker block will be fixed relative to the site visitor's screen.
  • Added an option for the fixed block that controls the block's z-index layer.
  • Added an option that controls the position of the ticker in the "Fixed" block mode. It can be at the top or bottom of the screen.
  • Added the ability to set the ticker's starting point: from the beginning of the block or from the end of the block.
  • Added forced loading of the jQuery library from the Joomla core in Joomla 4 and Joomla 5 versions.
  • The notification displayed during module installation and on the module settings page, containing a link to the module documentation and support email, has been split into two parts. The first notification shows the documentation link. The second notification shows the support email.
  • Added a "CSS and JS" tab in the module settings. This tab contains two fields: "CSS code" and "JS code". These fields add the entered styles and scripts to the site.
  • Made changes to the module's translation files.
  • Removed field descriptions from the module settings interface. Field descriptions are available on the official module documentation page.
  • Removed outdated module translations.
  • Changed tab names in the module settings.
  • Minified the module's CSS and JS code.
  • Built-in module settings forms have been moved to separate XML files.
  • The Nofollow link attribute setting in "Text" mode has been moved to a new group setting. Now you can apply Nofollow and Noreferrer rel attributes to links.
  • The Nofollow link attribute setting in "Links" mode has been moved to a new group setting. Now you can apply Nofollow and Noreferrer rel attributes to links.
  • The Nofollow link attribute setting in "Images" mode has been moved to a new group setting. Now you can apply Nofollow and Noreferrer rel attributes to links.
  • Text size and text style settings in "Text" mode have been removed. They have been replaced with a typography settings block that controls: text size, text size unit, line height, line height unit, font weight, text transformation, text style, and text decoration.
  • Text size and text style settings have been removed from each link in "Links" mode. Now "Links" mode has shared typography settings: text size, text size unit, line height, line height unit, font weight, text transformation, text style, and text decoration.
  • Changed the setting that controls the ticker speed. The higher the number entered, the slower the ticker will move. The default value is 10000 milliseconds.
  • Fixed a bug that disrupted the ticker movement when hovering over it in Firefox browsers.
  • Fixed errors and warnings for PHP 8.0 and higher.
v4.1.0 August 4, 2023
  • Optimized module performance.
  • The Joomla 5 version of the module has been separated into a dedicated branch. It now has its own separate update repository. This step is necessary for proper operation with Joomla 5.
v4.0.4 January 16, 2023
  • Optimized module performance.
  • Made changes to the module's translation files.
  • Added RTL support.
  • Added Dutch translation.
  • Added an option to add the "Nofollow attribute" to links.
v4.0.3 October 12, 2022
  • Optimized module performance.
v4.0.2 August 23, 2022
  • Optimized module performance.
v4.0.1 May 17, 2022
  • Optimized module performance.
  • Made changes to translation files.
  • Removed the "About the module" tab from module settings.
  • Made changes to the default data assigned during module installation.
  • Made changes to the settings field placeholder text.
  • Changed the documentation links.
v4.0.0 January 1, 2022
  • Globally optimized and reworked the module's operation.
  • Expanded the information in the "About the module" tab.
  • Added a "Width unit" field, which specifies the unit of measurement for the ticker width.
  • Changed the "Width" field type from text to numeric.
  • Added a "Height unit" field, which specifies the unit of measurement for the ticker height.
  • Changed the "Height" field type from text to numeric.
  • Completely reworked the ability to work with the list of links. Now, instead of 10 links, you can create an unlimited number of links.
  • Completely reworked the ability to work with the list of images. Now, instead of 10 images, you can create an unlimited number of images.
  • Added the ability to sort links.
  • Added the ability to sort images.
  • The Joomla 3 and Joomla 4 versions of the module have been separated into different development branches. This is necessary for the module to work correctly on different Joomla versions.
  • Optimized the interface in the Joomla 4 version.
  • Implemented a feature to display the update list in the Joomla 4 version.
  • Implemented sha256, sha384, and sha512 hash verification when updating the module on Joomla 4.
  • Made changes to the Russian translation.
  • Made changes to the English translation.
  • Added Polish translation.
  • Added Italian translation.
  • Added Korean translation.
  • Added Turkish translation.
  • Added Portuguese translation.
  • Added Portuguese (Brazil) translation.
  • Added French translation.
  • Added Japanese translation.
  • Added German translation.
  • Added Spanish translation.
  • Added Chinese (Simplified) translation.
v3.0.1 July 11, 2020
  • Optimized module performance.
v3.0.0 July 10, 2020
  • Global optimization of module performance.
  • Added English translation.
  • Added automatic update support.
  • Licensing has been implemented.
  • Added headings to the "Text Settings" section.
  • Added divider headings on the "Link Settings" page.
  • Added divider headings on the "Image Settings" page.
  • Added example hints.
  • Added the ability to set the hover color for the message text.
  • Added the ability to set the hover color for the link list. The hover color is set individually for each link.
  • Added the ability to enable/disable the display of each link.
  • Added the ability to enable/disable the display of each image.
  • Rewrote the grammar of the Russian translation.
  • Improved the default settings applied during initial installation.
  • Completely redesigned the template.
  • Removed the text font settings fields from the settings. Now the font must be specified manually using CSS in the site template.
v2.0.0 June 6, 2020
  • Optimized module performance.
v1.0.0 January 1, 2020 🎉 Official Release
  • Official release of the module.

Update prepared by: Alexander, IWS Developer

Every change is made after testing and security verification.

If you have a question — write directly: support@iws.by.