=== Shortcode Ninja ===
Contributors: shortcodeninja
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Tags: shortcode, shortcodes, visual editor, column layout, buttons, info box, woothemes, woothemes.com
Requires at least: 2.9.2
Tested up to: 3.0.1
Stable tag: trunk 

Adds a button to the Visual Editor to select, customize, and preview shortcodes for themes from WooThemes.com

== Description ==

Preview and customize WooThemes shortcodes before inserting them. This plugin
adds the Shortcode Ninja button to the Visual Editor.

Click on the Ninja button and pick one of the many WooThemes shortcodes from the
list. You can set shortcode attribues and see a preview of the result before
inserting the shortcode into the post. The active theme must be from
<a href="http://www.visualshortcodes.com/woothemes" title="WooThemes WordPress Themes">WooThemes.com</a> with a recent version of the WooFramework installed.

= List of Features =

* **All Shortcodes In One Place**

    No need to memorize all shortcodes. Access all 18 built-in WooThemes shortcodes from the Ninja Button in the Visual Editor.

* **Live Preview**

    Customized shortcode or the default look – either way you see a preview of what the result will look like in the post.

* **Create Column Layouts Like a Pro**

    Decide how many columns you want. Click on the different column sizes to add them. Insert. Done.

* **Automatic Link Validation**

    Gone are the days of broken download links! Ninja link validation is included.

* **Works with all themes from WooThemes.com**

    WooThemes are based on the WooFramework. The framework comes with a huge set of
    shortcodes to create buttons, info boxes, column layouts, social buttons,
    and more.

= Note =

Plugin was tested with WordPress version 2.9.2 to 3.0.1, but may work with older
versions, too.

== Installation ==

You can download and install the *Shortcode Ninja Plugin* via the WordPress
plugin installer.

1. From the WordPress admin console select *Plugins > Add new > Upload*
2. Install and activate the plugin

Done. You will now find the Ninja button in the Visual Editor toolbar.

If you manually install the plugin install it to
`wp-content/plugins/shortcode-ninja`.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= What version of WooThemes do I need? =

Themes from WooThemes.com come in two parts: the theme files and the
WooFramework. The important part is the WooFramework version. You will need
at least version **2.9** (released in August 2010) of the framework, because
that's when the shortcodes were introduced.

= How do I know which WooFramework version I have? =

In the WooThemes admin panel, look at the top right corner. Note that there will
be two version numbers: one for the actual theme and one for the framework. 

The Shortcode Ninja plugin will tell you if the version is not recent
enough and what to do about it.

= How do I update the WooFramework? =

You can find instructions how to update the WooFramework here: 
http://www.woothemes.com/2009/08/how-to-upgrade-your-theme/#update-4

Always remember to backup your current theme before making changes.

== Screenshots ==

1. **The Ninja Button in the Visual Editor** - Here you see all WooThemes shortcodes. Select one to customize and preview it.
2. **Live Preview** - Before you insert a shortcode you can see a preview of what it will look like in the final post.
3. **Column Layout Editor** - Select how many total columns you want and add individual columns spanning one or more columns.
4. **Link Validation** - No more broken download links. The plugin automatcially checks that links are valid.

== Changelog ==

See http://visualshortcodes.com/shortcode-ninja/

== Upgrade Notice ==

None.