An image manager with ACL ?

[duddy67]

Hi,

In my component the users are allowed to use the com_media component to select and display images.
But I'd like each user to have his own image directory and no possibility to browse the other users directory.

In order to take advantage of the Joomla ACL, I'm considering overriding the com_media component to suit my purpose.
But before diving into code I'd like to know if overriding is a good idea.
Alternatively is there any Joomla extention which could do the job ?


Thanks for your advice.

[numinousmedia]

I would recommend disabling the Media Manager, and using the image manager with JCE. You can specific in your JCE profile to create a new folder for each user. They will only be able to access their own folder, and no one else's, using the Image Manager in the article editor.

[duddy67]

Thanks for your response.
Does JCE use the Joomla ACL or does it manage users in its own way ?
Is there any possibility to just use the JCE image manager cause I don't need a text editor ?

[numinousmedia]

It does use the Joomla ACL, but for this specific need, it has its own built in little system. You can have JCE create folders based on access levels, groups or individual users, as needed. You can read up on it here: https://www.joomlacontenteditor.net/sup ... parameters

[duddy67]

It sounds great, I'll have a look at it.
But do you think there is any chance to have the image manager working on his own cause I don't need text editor actually ?

[numinousmedia]

It only works inside the article editor as far as I know. JCE has a file manager that does work from the cPanel... it might still give you that folder ACL like you are looking for. I'm not sure, since I've never tried it that way.

[duddy67]

Ok, I'm gonna give it a try and see if I can reach my aim.
Thanks again.

[numinousmedia]

One other option you could check out is FILEman. It may also support the ACL folder management you are looking for.

[duddy67]

I'll check it out, thanks.