Plg System Smartalias V1.1.5 Stable

Changelog for Smart Alias Plugin v1.1.5

Smart Alias 1.1.5 (April 25, 2024)

🚀 New Features

• Added "Create Alias When Empty" feature
  • Creates a new alias from the title when the user clears the alias field, even if there was a previous alias
• Added "ID Prefix" field for use with the "Use ID Only as Alias" mode
  • Allows users to specify text to prepend to the ID, such as "article-123"

🔧 Improvements

• Reorganized option layout in the settings page for better logical flow
  • Moved "ID Position" field to follow "Append ID to Alias"
  • Moved "ID Prefix" field to follow "Use ID Only as Alias"
• Enhanced character counter display
  • Shows character counters for both title and alias fields
  • Updates the counter in real-time as typing occurs
• Respects user-defined aliases - No longer modifies aliases set by users, even when ID appending is enabled
• Performance optimization - Improved conditional checks for better efficiency
• Enhanced FlexiContent compatibility - Better support for working with FlexiContent

🐛 Bug Fixes

• Fixed issue where aliases were unnecessarily modified when editing articles
• Fixed duplicate ID appending when saving articles multiple times
• Fixed issue where ID Prefix was not being applied when "Use ID Only as Alias" mode was enabled
• Improved validation of allowed characters in ID Prefix
• Fixed issue where character counter would not display in certain cases

📝 Language Improvements

• Updated English language files to cover all text strings
• Added and improved Thai language files for complete localization
• Clarified field labels for better user understanding

💻 Code Improvements

• Restructured code for better organization and readability
• Added comments for functions and important code sections
• Improved error handling and notification messages
• Removed unused and duplicate code to reduce file size

🔄 Compatibility

• Compatible with Joomla 4.x and 5.x
• Requires PHP 7.4.0 or newer

Plg System Smartalias V1.1.4 Stable

Changelog for Smart Alias Plugin v1.1.4 (Stable)

Key Improvements

• Optimized alias handling logic - Fixed issues with alias truncation and ID appending working independently
• Enhanced "Use ID Only" mode - Now properly combines optional prefix with article ID
• Improved alias length control - Ensures aliases stay within configured maximum length while maintaining integrity

Bug Fixes

• Fixed XML validation errors by properly escaping ampersand characters in showon conditions
• Resolved issue where aliases weren't being truncated for existing articles
• Fixed problem where IDs weren't appended to aliases when both features were enabled
• Eliminated conflicts between different alias processing functions

UI Improvements

• Added character counter for title and alias fields
• Improved user experience by simplifying interface
• Enhanced visibility of alias information

Code Optimization

• Restructured code with clear separation of responsibilities
• Added dedicated functions for different alias processing scenarios
• Improved error handling and validation
• Removed unnecessary debug messages

Language & Documentation

• Added comprehensive language strings in both English and Thai
• Improved parameter descriptions and tooltips
• Verified all language files for completeness and accuracy

Compatibility

• Compatible with Joomla 4.x and 5.x
• Supports both Joomla core articles and FlexiContent items
• Requires PHP 7.4.0 or higher

This stable release provides a robust solution for automatically generating SEO-friendly article aliases with options for custom length and ID inclusion.

Plg System Smartalias V1.1.3

Changelog for v1.1.3 (2025-04-24)

Fixed

• Fixed issue with ID positioning not working correctly
• Resolved compatibility issue with existing content

Added

• Added support for FlexiContent component
• Added ability to position ID before or after alias
• Added custom separator for ID and alias

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