External links for slideshow extension

Hi all

Quick question - I have the slideshow extension running on the frontpage of our website, http://www.stickerscape.co.uk.

I've recently added a new image which I want linked to an external website. I read some previous posts that noted to have an external link the link box needs to be in the format "http://www.externalwebsite.co.uk" etc. However, when inserting the external website the link always defaults with my domain ahead of the external page e.g. http://www.stickerscape.co.uk/http://ww ... site.co.uk.

This clearly causes a 404 error so I was just wondering if anyone can think of why my domain is defaulting as a prefix?

Thoughts most welcome!

Check catalog/view/theme/YOUR_THEME/template/module/slideshow.tpl

You should find: If yes, check catalog/controller/module/slideshow.php

You should find: One of those is changed and your url is added to the link.

Thanks for swift reply. Double checked both files and both were per the code you have above.

I'm running Opencart on a Joomla platform (via Aceshop) - could that be impacting it?

Goto System - Design - Banners

Edit the banner
What is the value of field Link ?

Perhaps your url is added by admin/controller/design/banner ...

This is URL in the field link: http://www.nurserytrader.co.uk/en/produ ... er-review/

In the same banner I also have others linking internally which are URL relative to my domain e.g. farm-themed-stickers/farm-themed-stickers which will go to http://www.stickerscape.co.uk/farm-them ... d-stickers.

I'll take a look at the admin/controller/design/banner files now....

Hmmm after checking the banner files there was no obvious area that was putting in the domain URL.

Anyone any other thoughts on this?

When value in field Link does not start with http:// , the base url will be added to it.

Check if you entered the link starting with http://

Hi - sorry for delay in replying. Yes I have the "http://" in (the exact link is "http://www.nurserytrader.co.uk/en/produ ... ker-review", but still defaults to adding the base url to become "www.stickerscape.co.uk/http://www.nurse ... ker-review"

How frustrating - I've checked the files and can't see where it would be defaulting to adding the base URL?!