Gallery 3.0 multisite embedded in Drupal multisite - My experiences

I will go with Drupal 6.10 for my site

Install guide:
http://drupal.org/getting-started/install

The reason for installing Drupal first is that gallery is to be installed inside Drupal as described unless you want to code (I don't!):
http://codex.gallery2.org/Integration:Drupal:Quick_Start

Note, Gallery needs another name than "Gallery", in order to avoid conflicts with Drupal.

In general please note, I do an installation from scratch, both concerning Drupal and Gallery. This experiment will give no input on going from one Drupal/Gallery branch to another.

all the best
HB

That might have been the case with G2 and the thousands of files and directories, not to mention the size of all them together. However with G3 size and quantity for ease of upload are a major factor in its design. But in the end it is best to unzip/untar the files on the server saving bandwidth and possible errors.

Looking forward to seeing more of your experiences.

Dave
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Blog & G2 || floridave - Gallery Team

I guess your right Dave. So far I have no help from my host, so I have to unzip locally and the FTP upload. I did that for Drupal and worked fine.

all the best
HB

Downloaded the 6.0 - 1.0 Drupal integration module for gallery integration

Not expected to work, but will look into it tomorrow. For now evrything is good.

all the best
HB

Thanks Dave

As mentioned G3 alpha 2 ia installed and looking fine. However, I can not see uploaded jpegs. New album is ok, the flash uploader works fine, statusbar updates etc. I click finish when files are completed, but no thumbs show up.

I have tried both ImageMagick and GD as the graphics tool...?

all the best
HB

Link for my convenience:
http://groups.drupal.org/node/17454

all the best
HB

PHP script for unzipping on remote server. Save time and avoid missing files. To use the script, simply follow this procedure:

1) Upload this script via FTP (or paste the script into a new file) in the directory that contains the .zip file to unzip.
2) Run your web browser, and point it at the script
3) Select the file to unzip, and hit the “Unzip” button.

That’s it!

The script (Note 2 alternatives)
1) system('unzip -o ' . $file);
2) shell_exec('unzip -o ' . $file);

No 2 works for me and is active in the script

Note: chmod 755 should work. I have only testet chmod 777

<?php   
    // The unzip script   
    // Created by Alex at http://www.learncpp.com   
    //   
    // This script lists all of the .zip files in a directory   
    // and allows you to select one to unzip.  Unlike CPanel's file   
    // manager, it _will_ overwrite existing files.   
    //   
    // To use this script, FTP or paste this script into a file in the directory   
    // with the .zip you want to unzip.  Then point your web browser at this   
    // script and choose which file to unzip.   
  
    // See if there's a file parameter in the URL string   
    $file = $_GET['file'];   
  
    if (isset($file))   
    {   
       echo "Unzipping " . $file . "<br>";   
			//       system('unzip -o ' . $file);   
       shell_exec('unzip -o ' . $file);
       exit;   
    }   
  
    // create a handler to read the directory contents   
    $handler = opendir(".");   
  
    echo "Please choose a file to unzip: " . "<br>";   
  
    // A blank action field posts the form to itself   
    echo '<FORM action="" method="get">';   
  
    $found = FALSE; // Used to see if there were any valid files   
  
    // keep going until all files in directory have been read   
    while ($file = readdir($handler))   
    {   
        if (preg_match ("/.zip$/i", $file))   
        {   
            echo '<input type="radio" name="file" value=' . $file . '> ' . $file . '<br>';   
            $found = true;   
        }   
    }   
  
    closedir($handler);   
  
    if ($found == FALSE)   
        echo "No files ending in .zip found<br>";   
    else  
        echo '<br>Warning: Existing files will be overwritten.<br><br><INPUT type="submit" value="Unzip!">';   
  
    echo "</FORM>";   
?>

all the best
HB

Exactly - I agree

all the best
HB

Thanks Bharat

Status is Drupal 6.10 is running as a single site and G3 alpha 2 ia running standalone.

I am in contact with the integration people from Drupal and waiting to see their move.

The way forward:
1) G3 a problem for me. I can not see pics I upload. I am kind of waiting for next alpha or beta from you. A timeframe could be interesting.
2) Get G3 working "flawless" concidering it's current state
3) Get the embedding going together with Drupal
4) Using other modules, such as Drupal ICME (adding pics "from gallery I hope") into text areas.
5) Setting up the multisite configuration for Drupal
6) Setting up multisite G3 standalone

Ofcourse I rely heavily on ressources all around so prepare for a "slow" progress.

all the best
HB

FYI, the Drupal-Gallery module is entirely designed to work with Gallery 2 and will require a major overhaul to work with Gallery 3. You can try contacting the owner of that module to see if he has got anything in the works for Gallery 3...

No news really

Drupal is running by it self, and so is Gallery3. Gallery is not yet the weapon of choice. I expect a number of upgrades and it does not yet embed into Drupal.

I do work arounds in Drupal to get what seems to be galleries. In other words Gallery is desperately needed before images appear in large numbers.

Why gallery? I want my site to be more image driven as opposed to discussion and text info. The logic in Gallery filehandling is very smooth etc.

Concerns: integration level, one search field, short URLs, user permissions, ability to use Gallery images in Drupal Content and linking for large viewing and much more...

Right now major focus is Drupal maintenance and to some extend adding content.
www.tineoghenrik.dk

all the best
HB

Hello,

I'm also extremely interested in a Gallery 3 integration in Drupal 6!

Are there any progressed steps?

Little reminder: Welcome to the new Gallery website!

TIA.
Till

--
"Can we fix it? - Yes, we can." (Bob the Builder)

Hey Guys

Have tpo admit I have been off of this...

I am setting up a stand alone G3 beta 3 for now. I may get back to integration in due time. In that case I will continue here

all the best
HB