blackhat

Is it possible to show only from a specific category in the "lates news" module only ?

Thanks in advance
blackhat

stingrey

A simple answer no


However, I have a solution for you. Try out my Display News - Latest module.

It allows you to specify a specific category and so much more, like:
text scrolling,
aility to show date, author , intro text, etc

Think the latest news module on 'steriods'

Read here for information on it and where to download it:
http://forum.mamboserver.com/viewtopic.php?t=11237

Please read the online readme or you won't know how to use the parameters (there are 57).


For more insight in how to use it:
generall Question on how to use parameters...

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Jason407

Actually....the simple answer is YES.

[I know I am just a Baby mamber, but I am pretty sure I am right. ]

The Latest News Module accepts catid= for a PARAMETER...just enter the Category ID number of the category you want.

But, Stingreys is probably cooler anyway!

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stingrey

Oops I'm so busy peddling that I'm starting to give out misinformation. Yep Jason is right you can specify the category, what you can't do with the original latest news is show items from a section (and a whole host of other things)


Hopefully


Its wierd having a post count higher than you and being a moderator too boot, might get too comfy though

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Jason407

HEEH....It is OK, I am pretty much out of commision until my tour ends at the end of May...there has got to be SOMEONE who is addicted enough to answer all these questions while I am gone.

You are doing a great job!!!

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blackhat

Thanks guys for all your help. You both provided lots of usefull information for me