# ZoomNow

**ZoomNow** is a lightweight image zoom module for Drupal 7 that allows you to zoom in on images using a hover or click trigger. It integrates with image fields and allows content creators to apply a zoom effect without writing custom code.

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## Requirements

- Drupal 7
- jQuery 1.7 or higher (the module assumes this is available)

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## Installation

1. Download and extract the module into your site's `sites/all/modules/` directory.
2. Enable the module at **Admin → Modules**.

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## Configuration

### Image field formatter

1. Add an image field to any content type.
2. Go to **Manage display** for that content type.
3. Change the image field format from `Image` to `ZoomNow`.
4. Select the desired image style.
5. Save the display settings.

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## Features

- Adds zoom functionality to image fields.
- Supports two modes:
  - **Hover**: Zoom activates on mouse hover.
  - **Click on active**: Zoom activates on click.
- Admin configuration page to select default behavior.

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## Admin Settings

Navigate to:

> `Admin → Configuration → User Interface → ZoomNow`

Here you can select the default interaction mode:
- `Hover`
- `Click on active`

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## Comparison with Other Modules

Unlike other modules such as [Zooming](https://www.drupal.org/project/zooming), **ZoomNow** is specifically built for simplicity and direct integration with image fields via the field formatter system. It uses the [jquery.zoom plugin](https://github.com/jackmoore/zoom) and does not require custom blocks or Views integration.

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## Maintainer

This module is developed and maintained by [Amit Joshi](mailto:amitkjoshi88@gmail.com).

Feel free to reach out via email for support or questions.

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