how can i install modules?

[zsero]

I've found some image gallery modules a cmsforge, but i don't have a clue how to install them. I downloaded for example PiPictures.zip but I don't know how to continue and I couldn't find any help or topic here or there.

[stopsatgreen]

There are two different ways, depending on whether the module is in a directory or an XML file.

1. First of all, unpack the .zip file and extract to somewhere on your PC.

2a. If it's a directory, use FTP to upload it to the Modules directory.

2b. If it's an XML file go the Modules page in CMS Admin and browse for the file using the Upload File box at the bottom of the page. Then click Submit.

3. In CMS Admin, go to Extensions > Modules; the name of the new module should appear in the list, so choose 'Install'.

I can't get the XML way to work for me, but apparently it does. Hope this helps.

[zsero]

1. Where is the  Modules page in CMS Admin? If it is  Extensions > Modules then I have no upload slot!

2. For PiPictures I put function.PiPictures.php in plugins and *.tpl, *.gif, *.swf to tmp/templates, but it still doesn't appear in the tags menu.

[jelle]

1. Where is the  Modules page in CMS Admin? If it is  Extensions > Modules then I have no upload slot!

Me neither. I suppose it is a 0.12beta feature?

[zsero]

OK, the module part is clear now.

For PiPictures: I did not put it there. I put the php to /plugins and everything else to /tmp/templates, but it is not on the tag list.

[Ted]

It won't be on the tag list because it's not a cms named plugin (not sure why).  However, it should still work when you put it into your template/content.