=== Cyclone Slider 2 ===
Contributors: kosinix
Donate link: http://www.codefleet.net/donate/
Tags: slider, slideshow, jquery, cycle 2, responsive, multilingual support, custom post, cyclone slider
Requires at least: 3.3.2
Tested up to: 3.5.1
Stable tag: 2.5.1
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Create responsive slideshows with ease. Built for both developers and non-developers.

== Description ==

Cyclone Slider 2 follows the keep it simple mantra. It leverages WordPress' built-in features. It uses custom post for the slideshow, custom fields to store settings, and media uploader for the images. It also uses a template system that allows developers to easily customize the slideshow to their needs. Its simple yet flexible.

= Features: =
* Very easy to use interface! Blends seamlessly with your WordPress workflow.
* Supports image, video, and custom HTML slides.
* Powered by [Cycle 2](http://jquery.malsup.com/cycle2/), the most flexible jQuery slideshow plugin.
* A template system that allows developers to easily customize the slideshows.
* Customizable tile transition effects.
* Ability to add per-slide transition effects.
* Unlimited slideshows.
* Unique settings for each slideshow.
* Supports random slide order.
* Shortcode for displaying slideshows anywhere in your site.
* Ability to import images from NextGEN (NextGEN must be installed and active).
* Ability to use qTranslate quick tags for slide title and descriptions (qTranslate must be installed and active).
* Allows title and alt to be specified for each slide images.
* Comes with a widget to display your slideshow easily in widget areas.
* It's totally FREE!

= Homepage =
Learn more about [Cyclone Slider 2](http://www.codefleet.net/cyclone-slider-2/)

== Installation ==

= Install via WordPress Admin =
1. Ready the zip file of the plugin
1. Go to Admin > Plugins > Add New
1. On the upper portion click the Upload link
1. Using the file upload field, upload the plugin zip file here and activate the plugin

= Install via FTP =
1. First unzip the plugin file
1. Using FTP go to your server's wp-content/plugins directory
1. Upload the unzipped plugin here
1. Once finished login into your WP Admin and go to Admin > Plugins
1. Look for Cyclone Slider 2 and activate it

= Usage =
1. Start adding slideshows in 'Cyclone Slider' menu in WordPress
1. You can then use a shortcode to display your slideshow. Example: `[cycloneslider id ="my-slideshow"]`
1. Function do_shortcode can be used inside template files. Example: `<?php echo do_shortcode('[cycloneslider id ="my-slideshow"]'); ?>`


== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Why is my slider not working? =
Check for javascript errors in your page. This is the most common cause of the slider not running.
`cycle not a function` error - most probably you have double jquery (jquery.js) included from improperly coded plugins. Remove the duplicate jquery or deactivate the plugin causing the double jquery include.

= Why is there is an extra slide that I didn't add? = 
Most probably its wordpress adding paragpraphs on line breaks next to the slides therefore adding a blank `<p>` slide. You can try adding this to functions.php:
`remove_filter('the_content', 'wpautop');`

= How to display it in post/page? =
Use the shortcode `[cycloneslider id ="my-slideshow"]`

= How to display it inside template files (header.php, index.php, page.php, etc.)? =
Use `<?php echo do_shortcode('[cycloneslider id ="my-slideshow"]'); ?>`

= What are the shortcode options? =
`[cycloneslider id ="my-slideshow" fx="fade" timeout="5000" speed="1000" width="500" height="300" show_prev_next="true" show_nav="true"]`

= How can I use templates? =
`[cycloneslider id ="my-slideshow" template="custom-name"]` 

= Where do I add my own templates? =
Inside your theme create a folder named "cycloneslider". Add your templates inside.

== Screenshots ==

1. All Slideshow Screen
2. Slideshow Editing Screen
3. Slideshow in Action
4. Slideshow Widget

== Changelog ==

= 2.5.2 - 2013-04-26 = 
* Added template asset loader to get rid of the compiled css and js that are rewritten on the file system on every save
* Move template handling logic to its own class to be used by the template asset loader independently
* Removed upgrade notice

= 2.5.1 - 2013-03-29 = 
* Bug fix to allow small images to be inserted.
* Improved cyclone_settings.
* Improved slideshow not found message.
* Updated cycle 2 js files.
* Added plugin version to fix caching problem on JS and CSS.
* Added upgrade notice.

= 2.5.0 - 2013-03-21 - This is a major release = 
* More slide types to choose from: image, video (youtube and vimeo) and custom HTML.
* Added icons to the UI to indicate different slide types.
* Replaced cookies with localstorage to store UI status.
* Updated the templates to support the various slide types.
* Added resize and random options.
* Bug fix for fatal error when no GD library. Added gd_info check.
* Bug fix for js error on WP below 3.5 caused by the 3.5 media library object being undefined.
* Deprecated cycloneslider_thumb use cyclone_slide_image_url instead.
* Deprecated cycloneslider_settings use cyclone_settings instead.
* Deprecated cycloneslider_slide_settings use cyclone_slide_settings instead.
* Various UI fixes and code refactoring.

= 2.2.5 - 2013-02-23 = 
* Bug fix for 2.2.4

= 2.2.4 - 2013-02-22 = 
* Now compiles the template CSS and JS files instead of using template_redirect hook. This is to fix problems with some users reporting broken css and js.
* Minified CSS and JS for templates.
* Compiles needed CSS and JS only instead of loading all CSS and JS from all templates.
* Added template column to all slideshow screen.
* Updated language files

= 2.2.3 - 2013-02-14 = 
* Added option for random slide order on every page visit.
* Refactored some code.
* Added image count to all slideshow screen.

= 2.2.2 - 2013-02-05 = 
* Updated language files.
* Bug Fix. Post Type Switcher fix via jquery.
* UI Enhancement. Removed overflow for templates.
* Ignore image resize if slideshow dimension is equal to the image dimension.
* UI Enhancement. Decrease drag delay for slide sortables in editor.

= 2.2.1 - 2012-12-25 = 
* Added Cyclone Slider 2 widget. 

= 2.2.0 - 2012-12-24 = 
* Updated cycle 2 to latest version.
* Updated template selection interface to be more visual. A screenshot of each slideshow template is now shown.
* Added Tile Count and Tile Position for both slideshow and per-slide settings.
* Cleanup Quick Edit screen to hide unused user interface.
* Slide box titles can now be clicked to open and close the slide box.
* Removed drag icon from slide box title. Slide box can now be dragged by click-holding the slide title area.
* Updated template API functions.
* Updated plugin screenshot.
* Refactored various code parts.
* Added ability to add script.js in templates
* Added ability to add screenshot.jpg in templates.
* Updated templates.
* Added fix to preserved PNG transparency.
* Fix save routine to allow saving empty slides and to preserve order of slides after drag and/or deletion of slide.

= 2.1.1 - 2012-11-16 = 
* Fix for a code typo error

= 2.1.0 - 2012-11-16 = 
* Fix for slideshow not working when NextGEN 1.9.7 is active
* You can now import images from NextGEN

= 2.0.1 - 2012-11-09 = 
* Bug fix for hover pause

= 2.0.0 - 2012-10-28 = 
* Initial


== Upgrade Notice ==

= 2.5.2 - 2013-04-26 = 
* Added template asset loader to get rid of the compiled css and js that are rewritten on the file system on every save
* Move template handling logic to its own class to be used by the template asset loader independently
* Removed upgrade notice

= 2.5.1 - 2013-03-29 = 
* Bug fix to allow small images to be inserted.
* Improved cyclone_settings.
* Improved slideshow not found message.
* Updated cycle 2 js files.
* Added plugin version to fix caching problem on JS and CSS.
* Added upgrade notice.

= 2.5.0 - 2013-03-21 - This is a major release = 
* More slide types to choose from: image, video (youtube and vimeo) and custom HTML.
* Added icons to the UI to indicate different slide types.
* Replaced cookies with localstorage to store UI status.
* Updated the templates to support the various slide types.
* Added resize and random options.
* Bug fix for fatal error when no GD library. Added gd_info check.
* Bug fix for js error on WP below 3.5 caused by the 3.5 media library object being undefined.
* Deprecated cycloneslider_thumb use cyclone_slide_image_url instead.
* Deprecated cycloneslider_settings use cyclone_settings instead.
* Deprecated cycloneslider_slide_settings use cyclone_slide_settings instead.
* Various UI fixes and code refactoring.

= 2.2.5 - 2013-02-23 = 
* Bug fix for 2.2.4

= 2.2.4 - 2013-02-22 = 
* Now compiles the template CSS and JS files instead of using template_redirect hook. This is to fix problems with some users reporting broken css and js.
* Minified CSS and JS for templates.
* Compiles needed CSS and JS only instead of loading all CSS and JS from all templates.
* Added template column to all slideshow screen.
* Updated language files

= 2.2.3 - 2013-02-14 = 
* Added option for random slide order on every page visit.
* Refactored some code.
* Added image count to all slideshow screen.

= 2.2.2 - 2013-02-05 = 
* Updated language files.
* Bug Fix. Post Type Switcher fix via jquery.
* UI Enhancement. Removed overflow for templates.
* Ignore image resize if slideshow dimension is equal to the image dimension.
* UI Enhancement. Decrease drag delay for slide sortables in editor.

= 2.2.1 - 2012-12-25 = 
* Added Cyclone Slider 2 widget. 

= 2.2.0 - 2012-12-24 = 
* Updated cycle 2 to latest version.
* Updated template selection interface to be more visual. A screenshot of each slideshow template is now shown.
* Added Tile Count and Tile Position for both slideshow and per-slide settings.
* Cleanup Quick Edit screen to hide unused user interface.
* Slide box titles can now be clicked to open and close the slide box.
* Removed drag icon from slide box title. Slide box can now be dragged by click-holding the slide title area.
* Updated template API functions.
* Updated plugin screenshot.
* Refactored various code parts.
* Added ability to add script.js in templates
* Added ability to add screenshot.jpg in templates.
* Updated templates.
* Added fix to preserved PNG transparency.
* Fix save routine to allow saving empty slides and to preserve order of slides after drag and/or deletion of slide.

= 2.1.1 - 2012-11-16 = 
* Fix for a code typo error

= 2.1.0 - 2012-11-16 = 
* Fix for slideshow not working when NextGEN 1.9.7 is active
* You can now import images from NextGEN

= 2.0.0 =
* Initial. If you are using Cyclone Slider (version 1) deactivate it first before activating Cyclone Slider 2
