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=Language Switcher Module=
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==Overview==
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==How to access==
 
==How to access==
 
You can access the Language Switcher module by either opening an existing  module in the Module Manager or by creating a new Language Switcher Module.
 
You can access the Language Switcher module by either opening an existing  module in the Module Manager or by creating a new Language Switcher Module.
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==Toolbar==
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== Options ==
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==Details==
  
===Basic Options===
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==Basic Options==
 
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*'''Post-text:''' Enter the text that appears below the Language Switcher.
 
*'''Post-text:''' Enter the text that appears below the Language Switcher.
 
*'''Use image flags:''' Use visual indicators for each language, in the shape of a flag.
 
*'''Use image flags:''' Use visual indicators for each language, in the shape of a flag.
===Advanced Options===
 
  
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==Menu Assignment==
  
 
==Quick tips==
 
==Quick tips==
 
No tips have been added at this time.
 
No tips have been added at this time.
 
==Toolbar==
 
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Revision as of 16:52, 31 December 2011

Language Switcher Module[edit]

Overview[edit]

How to access[edit]

You can access the Language Switcher module by either opening an existing module in the Module Manager or by creating a new Language Switcher Module. You can access the Module Manager by going to Extensions > Module Manager

Description[edit]

This module allows you to switch between available Content languages. Selecting a language will take you to the home page for that language.

Screenshot[edit]

Toolbar[edit]

At the top right you will see the toolbar:

Help25-Toolbar-Save-SaveClose-SaveNew-SaveCopy-Close-Help.png

The functions are:

  • Save. Saves the module and stays in the current screen.
  • Save & Close. Saves the module and closes the current screen.
  • Save & New. Saves the module and keeps the editing screen open and ready to create another module.
  • Save as Copy. Saves your changes to a copy of the current module. Does not affect the current module. This toolbar icon is not shown if you are creating a new module.
  • Cancel/Close. Closes the current screen and returns to the previous screen without saving any modifications you may have made.
  • Help. Opens this help screen.

Details[edit]

Basic Options[edit]

  • Pre-text: Enter the text that appears before the Language Switcher
  • Post-text: Enter the text that appears below the Language Switcher.
  • Use image flags: Use visual indicators for each language, in the shape of a flag.

Advanced Options[edit]

  • Alternative layout Apply an alternative layout or template override
  • Module Class Suffix Apply a CSS suffix to the module
  • Caching. Use Global/No Caching. Whether or not to cache the content of this Module. A setting of "Use Global" will use the Cache Settings from the Global Configuration screen.
  • Cache Time. The length of time, in minutes, before the Module is re-cached.

Menu Assignment[edit]

Quick tips[edit]

No tips have been added at this time.