Vertex Gallery

Installation

Version: 1.3.1

Installation

Step 1: Download

Email: After you buy from the JoomlaX store, you get an email with the download link.

Store: You can also open the Downloads section and use the same email you used when buying.

File name: VertexGallery_UNZIP.zip

Step 2: Unzip on your computer
  1. Right-click VertexGallery_UNZIP.zip and choose Extract (or Unzip).
  2. Inside you should see:
    • pkg_vertexgallery_1.3.0.zip (install this one)
    • ReadMe.txt

Always install the pkg zip for a normal new site. It adds all four tools together.

Step 3: Install in Joomla
  1. Log in to the Joomla administrator.
  2. Go to System > Install > Extensions.
  3. Click Upload Package File.
  4. Choose pkg_vertexgallery_1.3.0.zip and wait for the success message.
  5. Open Components > Vertex Gallery to confirm the Galleries list loads.
  6. Clear cache: System > Maintenance > Clear Cache (or Clean Cache if your admin bar shows it).
What the package installs
  • com_vertexgallery: admin galleries and a site gallery page
  • mod_vertexgallery: site module
  • Content - Vertex Gallery: shortcodes in articles
  • Editors Xtd - Vertex Gallery: toolbar button in the editor
Enable the plugins
  1. Go to System > Plugins.
  2. Search for Vertex Gallery.
  3. Enable Content - Vertex Gallery (required for shortcodes).
  4. Enable Editors Xtd - Vertex Gallery (required for the editor button).
Updates

Install a newer pkg_vertexgallery zip the same way. The package uses method="upgrade", so your galleries and settings stay safe.