Configuring the Web Settings for the Photo Control

This a standalone control, which means that it has its own individual value and does not require another control in order for it to function. For more information, refer to the Standalone Controls section.

See also:

·            For an overview of the photo control, please see the Photo Control Overview.

As of 7.6.0, this control can be configured to be responsive to mobile users. After adding the responsive CSS to this page, your mobile phone user will see the control on the responsive page similar to the one shown below. For more information about using this control on a responsive page, please see Making a Page Responsive.

To configure the web settings for the Photo control:

1.    Add the "PhotoControl" to the desired page. For more information, please see Adding a .NET Web Control to a Page.
The following Control Settings display, as shown below. For a detailed description of each setting, please see the table at the bottom of this topic.

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2.    Configure the control settings, as necessary. See below for a detailed description of each setting.

3.    Click Save.

Parameter

Description

Additional CSS Class for Control

This option allows you to add additional layout to the skin by developing a new DOTNETNUKE style, which requires an advanced understanding of HTML and CSS.

Default Photo

This is the default image that will display when the customer has not uploaded an image. As of 7.5.0, the default image file delivered with base is located in ..\Themes\PersonifyDefault\PhotoControl folder and is delivered as part of the standard Personify skin.

Error Message

If left blank and the "PersonifyErrorMessage" do not return a result, the default error message, "An error occurred while performing [Insert Action]. If the problem persists, please contact the site administrator", will display. If you wish to change the default error message, customize it with a PWF parameter. See Setting Up PWF Parameters for more information.

Image Directory

You should set the PWF parameter to a value (e.g., PersonifyImageDirectory) that will direct this URL to the where you store your images. If left blank and Personify Image Directory does not return a result, the images folder will be used. If this PWF Parameter does not exist or you would like to create a new one, see Setting Up PWF Parameters for more information.

Page Reload On Save

As of 7.5.2, this checkbox controls whether or not the web user will be forced to refresh the page to see their changed photo.

ShowUploadNotes

If checked, the upload notes will display to your web user, as highlighted below.