Hi,
I have been using the component for testing before proposing it to a couple of churches and thought there are a few things that can be considered to improve the components.

1) The parameter display is a bit too long and intimidating for first time user or non regular users. It will be good if it is broken up into tabs for easy reach and editing.

2) I had a bit of confusion with the local and global settings. I suppose the local setting will override the global setting as I realise that if some fields are not filled in the local settings, it will auto populate with some default number esp in the column width portion. ( seems like all column must be given a number even if 2 columns are used only) It will be good to highlight that certain or all fields are required.

3) Sometimes, a sermon can cover a few topics. To hardcode into a drop down menu may be too limiting. Maybe a text box would be more appropriate and allow user to search out the sermon filtered by topics.

Just my 2 cents worth.

Thanks for the input, Josh.

The parameters has been the most difficult thing in this component. We are aware of the problem. A future release (a version 7) will address this in two ways.

1. We are going to move to a template creation model from the backend. We will create some "stock" templates for listings, teachers, details, etc. Then the user can either edit these and create new ones. All styling and parameters of the templates will come from these screens. On the front end, a user will select from a drop down the type of template they want, including their own custom templates. Development of this has been stalled but we hope to get it done by summer.

2. Global settings should be opened and saved once - this populates them so Joomla can gain access to them on the front end. Then you are right, menu item settings override global parameter settings on the admin side.

3. Multiple topics - We've had that as a feature request. Some want a drop down, some want just text separated by commas, so we are still thinking about how to do that.

Tom