JA K2 Filter and Search Module v1.0.3 - Joomlart

JA K2 Filter Search Module (mod_jak2_filter.zip)
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JA K2 Filter Search functionality allows to search articles from K2 categories, based on extra-field values. So you are sure that K2 component must be installed and enabled on your site.
How to install and set up K2
Then, we fill extra fields in K2 articles as below:



Step 1: Install JA K2 Extrafields Indexing plugin

How to install JA plugin

The JA K2 Extrafields plugin is used to assist the proper functionality of the JA K2 Filter and Search Module. It is required to run re-indexing of K2 extrafields, if you are installing this on a site with pre-populated K2 content. If your K2 installation is fresh, you just need to keep the plugin enabled.

1/ Install the plugin via Joomla Installer
2/ Enable the plugin



3. Run K2 extra-fields indexing


Step 2: Install JA Filter for K2 Extrafields plugin

Configuration in this plugin is reflected in the JA K2 Search and Filter Module. It is required to enable and configure this plugin to use JA K2 Search and Filter Module

How to configure for this plugin?

From the backend of your Joomla site (administration) select Extensions->Module Manger, then click on plugin name Search - JA Filter for K2 Extrafields to enter configuration panel
Default settings of JA Filter for K2 Extrafields as below:


Parameters Explanation:
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[*]Search Limit: Enter number of search items to return
[*]Enable searching in tags: Yes/No option to search item in tags
[*]Size of input-box: Enter characters size for search box
[*]Show categories drop-down: Yes/No option to show categories drop-down selection for multi-group
[*]Show text label inline: Yes/No option to show text label inline
[*]Search area label: Enter label in search area
[*]Add Description Search: Enter description for module here
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Setting show multi-group:


See demo on frontend:



Setting filter type for fields:



See demo on frontend:



Step 3: Install JA K2 Filter module
You follow simple steps below:
1/ Install the module via Joomla Installer
2/ Assign module to the position: {right}
3/ Enable the module

Then, the module is instantly available in your front-end. If you are new to this stuff, follow detailed guideline below:
----How to install Joomla module

JA K2 Filter module in our demo:


4/ Configuration

From the backend of your Joomla site (administration) select Extensions->Module Manger, then click on module title to enter configuration panel

Default settings of JA K2 Filter module on demo:

Parameters Explanation:

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[*]Module class suffix: A suffix to be applied to the Css class of the Module. This allows for individual Module styling.
[*]Show text label inline: Yes/No option to show text label inline
[*]Enable Keyword search: Yes/No option to enable keyword search.
[*]Enable Keyword search: Allow to enter submit button text
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