janet.RandomImage

The janet.RandomImage module enables a random image to be placed on a website page, chosen from a database table of images. This module may also be used as a User Control, incorporated within a DotNetNuke skin.

Features

• Images maintained in a database table
• Each image maybe categorised
• For each module define from which category the random images are to be chosen
• Supports insertion of module in DotNetNuke skin as a user control

Details

The janet.RandomImage module was originally developed for use on the Janet Systems website, where the module is incorporated within the skin. The module has since been further developed to enable it to operate as an inserted module on a web page, providing a random image. The janet.RandomImage module is used to provide a random image on a website.

The image is presented with the associated title text, width and height, to keep the search engines happy. Optional strap line text is overlaid in the bottom 30px of the image.

RandomImage module
Displaying image, with strapline text

For each image we have a number of options to configure.

• The source for the image is taken from the images which have been added to the website through the File Manager. In our screen shot, below, we are selecting our image from the list of known images.
• We are able to assign ALT text to our image. The use of ALT text, associated with an image is important, liked by search engiens and used as an alternative for text only browsers.
• Strap Line text is laid over our image in the lower 30 pixels. This may be seen in the images at the top and on the Janet Systems website.
• Categories the image, for display grouping.
• Set the image live if appropriate.