How do I show modules in the "right" position, only on the homepage?

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01-Sep-12 03:44:16

How do I show modules in the "right" position, only on the homepage?

I want to show some modules in the "right" template position, but only on the homepage.

I've assigned all those modules to the non-existant "right-metamod" position. I have nothing entered in the quicklist field. I've tried:

Code:

if ($core_genius->check("pagetype = frontpage")) return right-metamod; (shows on the homepage, but also on any individual article)

and:

Code:

if ( $view == "frontpage" and $option == "com_content" ) return right-metamod;

But no modules show. If I add right-metamod into the quick include list, everything shows fine on the homepage (a category blog layout), but it also shows on the individual article layouts, which I need to avoid. See the screenshot included to see what I mean, and the domain name. Metamod though is set to only show for "Special" until I get this working right.

Also, when Metamod is published, an empty box shows in it's template position breaking my template layout.

I'm fine with metamod enabling modules on a per-module basis (rather than all in the right column). Whatever works.

I'm using Joomla 2.5.6 and MetaMod 3.10. If there is any other info I can give to help, just ask. smile

Any ideas, anyone?

ProfessorDoom: Beginner Modder; 2 Posts

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01-Sep-12 05:09:52

Re: How do I show modules in the "right" position, only on the homepage?

Ok, I've *almost* solved this issue myself. Using the following recipe, I'm able to get metamod to include the modules I want only on the homepage:

Code:

if ($Itemid == 118 and $view == 'category' ) return 'right-metamod';

The only problem is that everywhere else that *doesn't* match this rule, that metamod is still creating a "blank module" rather than just not activating at all like any other unused module in Joomla:

Anyone have any ideas how to actually have metamod *not* appear when it isn't called?

ProfessorDoom: Beginner Modder; 2 Posts

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03-Sep-12 03:43:50

Re: How do I show modules in the "right" position, only on the homepage?

Hi Prof,

yes, you definitely need those quotation marks around the names of any module positions that you want to return.

Regarding your other question, please see these FAQs:

http://www.metamodpro.com/metamod/faq/2 … etamod-was
http://www.metamodpro.com/metamod/faq/2 … th-matamod

Cheers,
Stephen

Stephen Brandon
MetaMod / Chameleon developer
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