Marketplace 2.0 released

Marketplace 2 the Joomla! 1.5 native classified ads extension is now available as 2.0 final version.

The 2.0 version ist the cornerstone for upcoming Marketplace versions with extended functionality. So, this version is not the end it's the beginning :-)

Marketplace 2 has been completely rewritten for Joomla! 1.5 and currently offers a pretty basic feature set. More features will be added in the future. A user manual is under way and will be published asap.

This extension is available for subscribers of the Marketplace plan only. If you would like to subscribe, please create a normal free account and then go to the Marketplace product page. If you are logged in, you will find a subscription link there.

Compared to RC 2 there are some new features:

• It's possible (and configurable) to show contact details to guest users.
• The settings use_name, use_street, ... are now configurable per category.
• If you make a fresh installation it's possible to import, types, categories and ads from Marketplace 1.4.6 (see below)

Installation of Marketplace 2:

Step 1:
Get the newest version from the Marketplace 2 download area (only visible for subscribers).


Step 2:
Install the component com_marketplace_VERSION.zip just like any other Joomla! component via backend installer.


Step 3:
Install the plugin plg_marketplace_VERSION.zip via Joomla! backend. This plugin synchronizes the user tables.


Step 4:
Activate the Plugin. Do not forget this step. Newly installed Joomla! plugins are disabled/deactivated by default so you have to enable/activate it.



That's it. No magic. Installation is just like all other Joomla! extensions.

See also the Article: [Video] Marketplace 2 Installation

Import of Marketplace 1.4.6 types, categories and ads into Marketplace 2:

Step 1:
BACKUP YOUR DATABASE!!! Please make a backup of your database. Don't blame me if something goes wrong ;-)

Step 2:
Use your favourite SQL client e.g. phpMyAdmin, mysql or whatever you like and execute these 3 sql statements.

Please note that you have to use your table prefix! These 3 statements use the default jos_ prefix.

Again: Replace jos with your table prefix. There are 6 occurrences:


CREATE TABLE jos_marketplace_146_ads SELECT * FROM jos_marketplace_ads;

CREATE TABLE jos_marketplace_146_categories SELECT * FROM jos_marketplace_categories;

CREATE TABLE jos_marketplace_146_types SELECT * FROM jos_marketplace_types;

Step 3:
Make sure these 3 new tables exist (with your table prefix)

jos_marketplace_146_ads
jos_marketplace_146_categories
jos_marketplace_146_types

Step 4:
Uninstall Marketplace 1.4.6

Step 5:
Install Marketplace 2 (see above)
(Reminder: Don't forget to install and activate the plugin)

If everything worked fine your types, categories and ads (without images) from Marketplace 1.4.6 are automatically imported during installation. Go to the Marketplace 2 backend and have a look. Probably now you want to set some nice aliases for you imported categories.