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Ultimate PNG Fix Plugin (for IE up to version 6.x)

Rating: Number of ratings:	Developer Name:	JoomlaWorks	Version:	2.0
	E-mail:	This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it	CMS:	Elxis 2006 / Joomla 1.0 / Mambo 4.5 / Mambo 4.6
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	Added:	Jun 23, 2007	License:	GNU GPL

*** From the creators of the AllVideos Plugin ***

The "Ultimate PNG Fix" Plugin (for IE up to version 6.x) for gives you the ability to correct "alpha" transparency for BOTH inline and background 24/32-bit PNG images on Internet Explorer (from version 5 up to version 6.x, version 7+ supports PNG transparency natively). It does that by triggering some optional filters in IE using Javascript to achieve alpha transparency.

Freely speaking, this plugin "eases" the implementation of PNG alpha transparency for everyone by correctly inserting the appropriate Javascript code (including correct file and image paths).

"Inline" PNG images are the ones that you would use inside your joomla content items or inside your template with a normal tag. "Background" PNG images are the ones that you would normally include in your template's css file, e.g.

[code]
.header {
background:#c0c0c0 url(../images/transparent.png) no-repeat;
width:100px;
height:80px;
}
[/code]

There are no restrictions on how we write the code in our css file, we can freely use background pngs even when we use shorthand syntax (which does not work in other proposed solutions).

And best of all? There is no HTML hassle at all! Just install the plugin, publish it and there you have it! Full PNG alpha transparency for your template graphics on Internet Explorer up to version 6!

*** IMPORTANT ***
Please read carefully the usage suggestions inside the plugin's admin for better implementation, as IE posses some limitations on PNG usage in general.

Credits (for the javascript code = all the hard work) go to:
- Bob Osola ( http://homepage.ntlworld.com/bobosola )
- Youngpup ( http://www.youngpup.net )
- Drew McLellan ( http://www.allinthehead.com ).

The official website of the plugin at http://www.joomlaworks.gr will always feature the latest update of the "Ultimate PNG Fix" Plugin for Joomla 1.0.x. & Mambo 4.5.x. You can post there your comments, requests or discuss the plugin.

Please show your support by rating or commenting on the plugin HERE at extensions.joomla.org.

The "Ultimate PNG Fix" Plugin for Joomla 1.0.x is released under the GNU/GPL license. Have fun!


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***Version 2.0 Changelog (October 2nd, 2006)***
Today we are releasing version 2.0 of the "Ultimate PNG Fix" Plugin for Internet Explorer (up to version 6.x, version 7 supports PNG transparency natively).

It features updated versions of the ever popular scripts from Bob Osola, Youngpup and Drew McLellan, as well as the ability to choose if you want to enable PNG Alpha Transparency (IE up to version 6.x) for inline and/or backgound images!

We have also included some tips to better get you started on using 24/32-bit transparent PNG images in your Joomla! site, without worrying if they will have problems displaying on IE. Among the tips you will find a CSS solution for enabling links above transparent PNGs on IE, which up until now had been a headache to implement!

So go on, let your imagination sparkle with transparent images in your Joomla! template!