[XB] Featured Content Image Position 1.0.1

Control the focal point and zoom level of XenForo featured content images.

This add-on adds a visual position editor to featured content, letting you frame each preview image individually so important subjects remain visible across different image dimensions and layouts.

This add-on is included with the Premium membership ​

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With an active Premium subscription, you get access to all add-ons included in your plan for the entire duration of your membership.
After the subscription expires, you may continue using any add-ons you’ve already downloaded, and simply renew your Premium membership at any time to receive future updates.​

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Also looking for positioning article cover images?​

See: https://xenbaker.com/products/xb-article-cover-image-position.169/

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Features:​

• Two-Axis Image Positioning: Reposition featured images vertically or horizontally according to the available crop area.
• Image Zoom Control: Adjust magnification with a styled slider, dedicated zoom buttons, or the mouse wheel.
• Touch and Pointer Controls: Drag with a mouse, pen, or one finger and use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom on touch devices.
• Focal-Point Presets: Open a compact popover with nine preset positions for fast, consistent framing.
• Rule-of-Thirds Grid: Toggle a grid overlay while choosing the image focal point.
• Coordinate Feedback: See the current horizontal and vertical position while adjusting the image.
• ⌨ Keyboard Positioning: Move the focal point with the arrow keys and use Shift for larger adjustments.
• One-Click Reset: Restore the default position and zoom without manually reversing changes.
• ⚙ Configurable Zoom Step: Set the percentage step used by the zoom buttons and mouse wheel in the add-on options.
• Responsive Position Editor: Use the complete positioning panel on desktop and mobile layouts.
• Per-Item Control: Store individual framing for each featured content image.

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Requirements:​

• XenForo 2.3.0+

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Useful for:​

• Featured Content Blocks: Keep the subject of each featured image visible in cropped previews.
• Homepage Presentation: Improve the framing of featured items displayed prominently on the site.
• Mixed Image Dimensions: Handle portrait, landscape, and unusually proportioned source images.
• Mobile Editing: Position and zoom featured images with touch gestures and responsive controls.

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FAQ:​

• Is image positioning saved separately for each featured item?
  Yes. Each featured content item can use its own focal point and zoom level.
• Does the editor support pinch-to-zoom?
  Yes. On compatible touch devices, use two fingers to zoom and one finger to reposition the image.
• ⚙ Can the zoom increment be changed?
  Yes. Administrators can configure the step used by the zoom buttons and mouse wheel.

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Recommended Extensions:​

• ↕ [XB] Featured Content Sorting: Place important featured content in the preferred order.
• [XB] Featured Content Random Order: Randomize the order of featured content widgets.
• [XB] Paid Content Featuring: Allow users to pay for eligible content to be featured.

For positioning article cover images, see:

https://xenbaker.com/resources/xb-article-cover-image-position.169/

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Screenshots:​

Featured content position editor​