Installation & Configuration

Download & Install

You can download latest version of FastShot from www.avatar-soft.ro. While on that page, you can also check the changelog to see what's new.

FastShot is compatible with DotNetNuke module definition and therefore can be installed via Host > Module Definitions > Install New Module. On successful download, it will appear in the list of modules in Control Panel box.

Configuration

Instantiate FastShot to a page and container as you normally would with any other module. Once it appears on the page, locate the start button inside the module (See screenshot).

Everything going forward can be achieved FastShot Studio interface (See screenshot).


Settings Window


To Configure your newly instantiated FastShot module:

  1. You need use the Settings window in the left side of the FastShot Studio to configure your module. At the top, you can see the Module Id
  2. Choose a template; Read more about creating your own templates
  3. Specify Width and Height for auto-generated thumbnails.
    If both are specified and greater than 0, the thumbnail will have that precise size and it may look distorted if proportions are not met.
    To preserve proportions (i.e. scale down), only supply one dimension, the other one set it to 0. This way, FastShot will automatically calculate the other dimension in order to maintain proportions.
  4. When done, make sure you Save your changes


It's recommended that you now proceed to Manage Images part of the documentation.