What is a plugin?

A Floktu plugin is a collection of HTML, CSS and JavaScript files which can be run on a Floktu event site. Plugins help you extend the functionality of your site, by adding code to perform a specific function.

The plugin is a ZIP file which contains:

• A manifest file, which defines the content of the plugin.
• The HTML, CSS and Javascript files required by the plugin.

Please note:

• Plugins added by the event manager are not supported by Floktu. Floktu is not responsible for the operation of user-created plugins.
• We do not provide customer service support to users for plugin creation.
• If you are interested in Floktu creating a plugin for you, please contact support@floktu.com to discuss scope of work based on which we can provide you a quote.

Creating a plugin

1. login to Floktu
2. select 'Settings'
3. select 'Plugin Settings'
4. select 'Update or install new plugins'
5. select 'Add'
6. download the example plugin file from this page, and unzip it
7. add your HTML, CSS and JavaScript files to the folder
8. Edit the manifest file (see below)
9. Zip the folder

Editing the manifest file

The manifest file is a JSON file which contains the settings for the plugin.

The properties of the manifest are:

• name - The name of the plugin, which will appear in the event's plugin settings.
• description - A description of the function of the plugin.
• files - A list of the HTML, CSS and Javascript files that are used by the plugin. Each file entry has the following properties:
• filename - The name of the file
• location - The location on the page the content of the file will appear in (for HTML files). Valid locations are:
• content_top
• content_bottom
• sidebar_top
• sidebar_bottom

Uploading a plugin

Once you have created a plugin, to upload it, you will need to;

1. login to Floktu
2. select 'Settings'
3. select 'Plugin Settings'
4. select 'Update or install new plugins'
5. select 'Add'
6. upload your plugin
7. select 'Import'

This will upload the plugin to your Floktu account. You can then enable it for any of your events - see 'How do I enable / disable plugins for an event?'