How to make an clikable image to popup on the page

multimediac · Member · Dec 10, 2006 at 9:12 am
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I saw many web site using this effect. Checkout this site
http://www.rogerblack.com/blog/the_intern_made_me_do_it

The thumbnail image in the post is clickable. When it is clicked, the image displays in a full size with a nice transition.

I tried to search before posting this question but I have no luck with it. Could anyone tell me if it is a plugin or something else…
chelseasreviews · Member · Dec 10, 2006 at 9:51 am
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Ive never done this… but i have an idea. I think that you may have to select the thumbnail, and then click on the link button to add a link, and set it to open in the same window. Let me know if it works.
raincoaster · Member · Dec 10, 2006 at 4:15 pm
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I think that should work, but you need to set it to open in a new window instead. At least, if I’m reading this right.
drmike · Member · Dec 10, 2006 at 9:01 pm
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A quick looksee at the page source shows that it’s javascript. Probably not supported here at wp.com.
raincoaster · Member · Dec 10, 2006 at 9:25 pm
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But clicking on an image thumbnail to expand it to full size certainly is. Isn’t that all the person is asking for?
drmike · Member · Dec 10, 2006 at 9:26 pm
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No, it’s one of those “Gray out the website and replace it with the pic” displays, not a new window.
raincoaster · Member · Dec 10, 2006 at 9:30 pm
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Ah, my mistake.
drmike · Member · Dec 10, 2006 at 9:32 pm
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Not a problem. :)

Gotta admit though that I would like to see that as well. Since the javascript would be serverside, it would probably be safe. It would mean a new option for file uploading though. (ie Open to Image, open into theme page, do fancy grey out thingie with pic)

Now I want to add it into d.b. Dang it, I’ve got enough to do. :)
multimediac · Member · Dec 11, 2006 at 9:19 am
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I would love to have a plugin for this effect, instead of writing javascript. I’ll let you know if I can find a code somewhere.
multimediac · Member · Dec 11, 2006 at 9:30 am
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I found it… You’re right. It is a javascript….Check this out:
http://www.huddletogether.com/projects/lightbox/
rsathya · Member · Dec 11, 2006 at 3:06 pm
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Yes ! Its called ‘Lightbox’. Websites like Zooomr use it extensively (see here – clicking on the small square button on the left bottom of any image, when u hover the mouse, would open it in lightbox)

Here is the link to the latest version of the JS (lightbox).

Would be a great addition to WordPress, especially if ur hosting a Photoblog !!!

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