LifeInBinary

Nice, thanks for clearing that up for me.LifeInBinary.

How would you do that? Could you pm me about that?Thanks,LifeInBinary.

Was that supposed to be on my post?

nice, thanks vchris.LifeInBinary.

Thanks croatiankid, that's exactly what I'm looking for.LifeInBinary.

Good question andersmoen. I have designed all of the graphics in Macromedia Fireworks. I started coding it all into HTML first, then I was going to convert it to XHTML - which shouldn't be difficult, as I close all my tags and use all lowercase by habit (except for ' /'). I started doing it the hardway with a really complicated table, then realized that I would have to alter the original layout concept just a bit if I wanted the text to be in the code instead of the image - which I do. Thankfully, Skemcin showed me an easier way to do this using divs - as I have not learned CSS yet, I'm just starting the tutorials. I've played around with CSS enough to insert it into the head and to edit someone else's work. Anyway, Skemcin helped me with the divs and CSS and got my layout pretty close to my original concept. There are some differences from the concept - like the boxes containing my headers not having the same height, centering issues, a background image not being able to span where I need it due to tranceparency/layering issues - but I understand that these problems exist, and we got it close enough. I fine-tuned what I needed and got things close enough for the client probably. However, i am planning on showing him my original mock-up - just because it looks better - and tell him to anticipate compromises due to HTML limitations - because I will still have 1-2 weeks to actually code it - I was just getting a head start to make sure that I could code what I designed. Maybe I can figure out some way to purely table the whole thing (I know that's frowned upon, but it works). The way things line up, I think tabling it is going to be VERY tricky. The area for text is going to be the problem I think. I will have to remove the text from the original Fireworks file, then slice the same area to use as the background for the cell containing text. I'll take up Skemcin or ste's offer for hosting and show you guys what I'm talking about. Skemcin, I know these things take time but I'm not usually one to give up and say it's impossible - the way I look at it, I have two weeks, if I can't get it done in two weeks then I'll use the other design with divs.On a better note: I think I have designed the table layout perfectly for mock-up 2. It looks waaay better than the first too. It has a 3d feel with shading and an actual interface. I can't wait to show you guys that one and see what you think. It's the best website layout I have ever made I think.(sorry, I know it's not very helpful not being able to show you the websites - but I'm working on that).Again, thanks to everyone who has helped me in any way - it's always appreciated.Thanks guys,LifeInBinary.

Hey guys, just wanted to give you an update.This is looking pretty good - mostly thanks to Skemcin. Deadline for the first mock-up is Thursday. I have the first and second mock-ups completed, and the first one already coded. I'm just letting the client give me deadlines and keeping my mouth shut - that way I can go ahead and get the current task done so that I can focus on other things in my personal life (like college). I'm waaay ahead of deadlines now, but I am thinking the next mock-up is going to give me lots of trouble. I asked for help with it in another post (the one about the interface) - but geocities deleted all my stuff, so when I find hosting for it I'll go back and edit that - please check back with it.Thanks again for everything guys - especially Skemcin,LifeInBinary.

Hey guys,How do you call a JavaScript document from an HTML document? Is it done the same way as with calling CSS?Thanks for the help,LifeInBinary.

Thanks Prateek.LifeInBinary.

Wow, thanks.LifeInBinary.

Wow, I always thought that wasn't possible.I only have one question about that: what are the side effects?What else is considered 'content' and might be affected by this?Maybe a better way of asking that is, what else can this change?Thanks,LifeInBinary.

Good info, justsomeguy, that actually helped me a lot. I have been toying around with transparencies and .png images myself lately.I have been wandering what the difference is between index and alpha?Also, is there a way to make an image transparent but still retain 100% of the original quality? If not, what is the highest quality format that can achieve transparency?Sorry to intrude on your post *TQ*, but this might help you also.Thanks,LifeInBinary.

No problem Kimidori, that's really easy.Here is code that should do that:<center><a href="whatever_you_want_to_link_to.ext"><img src="image1"></a><a href="whatever_you_want_to_link_to.ext"><img src="image2"></a><a href="whatever_you_want_to_link_to.ext"><img src="image3"></a><a href="whatever_you_want_to_link_to.ext"><img src="image4"></a></center> If you want to center it vertically, I suggest adding <br><br><br><br><br> on a line before that code. Each <br> will bring the images down by one line.There are probably much better ways of doing this, but that's what I use.Hope that helps,LifeInBinary.

Does anybody know of any good webhosting sites that are completely and totally FREE?Geocities deleted a buch of my stuff and I need to set up some hosting somewhere so I can upload things to link to.I got a couple of problems that you guys could probably really help me out with, but I don't have a way to show them to you.Any help would rock like Norma Jean (It's underground punk hardcore).Thanks,LifeInBinary.

Honestly, probably http://www.w3schools.com/I haven't checked out JavaScript yet, but I tought myself enough about HTML in about a month to build my own decent personal websites with JavaScript and CSS inserted in the head - that was using the tutorial on w3schools. I am starting to look through the tutorials on CSS (I'm on the third page), and JavaScript and ASP are on my list. Well, probably MySQL, PHP, and FLASH as well. I'm looking for Macromedia Dreamweaver tutorials if you know of any.Check out http://www.javascriptkit.com/ and http://www.dynamicdrive.com/ too. Those have lots of JavaScript code that you could probably learn from.Hope that helps,LifeInBinary.

Can you guys even see that image? Geocities seems to have pulled my account after I uploaded that - weird! I sent them a message to customer service to figure out what went wrong. Any thoughts?I will host it with angelfire I guess, or maybe try my luck with another account on geocities... It will probably be tomorrow because I'm about to eat and watch a movie with my wife tonight - I'll probably just go to bed after that...Is there a way to attach an image in this forum?

Hey guys, I'm trying to make a website interface with Macromedia Fireworks. I also have Dreamweaver, and suspect it would be very useful in this situation, but I don't know how to use it yet.I will post a picture of what I'm talking about, then I'll upload the page if it seems like anyone is responding.Basically, I am trying to make the content that I insert into the main interface box (you should see what I mean) editable within HTML. The concept I am trying to accomplish is this: I want the text selectable, I want to be able to use line breaks, alignment, hyperlinks, etc... - but I also want it to appear within that box, maybe using the image behind it as a 'background' for that area.Also, is there a way to do layering period on a website? I don't care if it's HTML, JavaScript, VBScript... Whatever will accomplish layering. Here is the task that I need this for: You may notice a 'glass pane' effect over the silver boxes. I want that to remain as the top layer over everything else on the website - that way I retain the 3D feel of the interface.NEVERMIND THE IMAGE - GO TO THE HOSTED LINK...I had to dither the image because the .gif quality sucked. The .jpg image is way better, but I don't know how to make it transparent so that I can use my tiling background with it. Does anybody know how to make a transparent image that retains 100% of the image's original quality?The flashing part is the JavaScript rollover for the links.I figured I would go ahead and upload the complete HTML version as well - http://www.iribbit.net/i/lifeisbinary/mock-up_2/Oh yeah, I only sliced the JavaScript mouseover for the "HOME" button by the way. Also, The grey rods that connect the interface are a last minute touch - they aren't going to stay flat grey, I'm incorperating them into the interface and adding shading.If anyone was wondering, I made the interface from complete scratch - it's my own work.Thanks for the help,LifeInBinary.(Skemcin, this is the second mock-up I was tossing around while waiting for you. The client says he wants something "not too fancy" that's just good quality and functional to start with - that's the one we are working on. I thought maybe I could use this to improve the graphics? I haven't gotten the stuff at the bottom yet, but I'm working on that.)

Oh yes trikZ*, this place is very awesome!Stick around if you need help with anything else.Peace out,LifeInBinary.

Pulpfiction is dead on. In my opinion, the only problem you should encounter with this is slow loading times. I don't think the website will get slower as the users browse the pages, but each page will load faster if there are less images on it. I would recommend one or both of the following:1) - Optimize your images using a program such as Macromedia Fireworks (or probably Photoshop) so that they are very small in size. For example, try to turn a 312kb .bmp into a 12kb .png - or whatever you decide on. Be aware that this may reduce quality, and it usually can't be undone. I suggest making a copy of one of the images, renaming it, and using it as a guinea pig. Usually, the more times you convert an image - the worse the quality gets - so if you are not pleased, delete the guinea pig image, make another copy of the original, and try again. If you want, you could email me one of those images and I will show you the best way to make it as small as possible without losing any quality.2) - Use less images on each page. For example, you have 5 pages with 20 images on each page... Turn that into 10 pages with 10 images on each page. Get it?Also, check out JavaScript that lets you preload images - that might be an option for you as well.If you need any assistance from me just ask - I'll post my email for you.Thanks, and hope that helps,LifeInBinary.

Yeah, I agree with you ste. Like you said, it is my first job. I realize I made a HUGE mistake, but when I came into this I had no idea how much to charge. Since I have spoken with everyone here about it, I have a VERY good idea of what I should be charging - and what I will charge for the next client. This was a learning experience in terms of pay. I suppose I am obligated to finish this project and hope for the best. I'll let you guys know what I make so that we can all gossip about it lol. Anyway, since I told him I would do it, I don't want to be like, "Hey, wait a minute. Actually I won't do this unless you pay me $xxx." I don't want to sound like my word is worthless. So now I know how 'not' to do business. Thanks for the comments though ste.Thanks,LifeInBinaryBy the way, always open for constructive criticism

Good call boen_robot - I think we all failed to notice that, lol.LifeInBinary.

Roger,Sounds like there are a couple of people on here who are willing and able to help you with your problem. I don't know if you are away from your computer or very busy or anything, but again I will say this: If you post some of the code that is giving you problems, it will enable people to help you more specifically.No one on here is going to steal your code. For one, just a small section would not disclose much information. Also, most of the people on here have been making web pages for a while - they have probably seen and used code just like yours, if not better.This community has helped me more than I could ever express. They carried me from an HTML-curious guy with a little spare time, to a freelance web designer in only a couple months. Some of more experienced members of this forum have even been so kind as to assist me with my own paid project for a business client. I suggest you take their help...@ALL - Or maybe he posted the question, found the answer, and doesn't need us anymore? :)To whatever end,LifeInBinary.(By the way, Skemcin, if you see this I still need your help - I now have a deadline for Thursday).

Roger, I don't really know what is going on there but it sounds like andersmoen is on the right track. I would go ahead and post some of that code so someone can figure it out for you. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.By the way, I will be looking for an XHTML validator shortly... What are you using?Thanks,LifeInBinary.

Thanks RahXephon, I will give that a shot and see what happens.Thanks for the help,LifeinBinary.

Oh yeah, I'm planning on adding JavaScript for mouseovers on the links and disabling right-clicking by the way.Not sure if that's important, but...