Dreamweaver - Re: Navigation Issue.

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Re: Navigation Issue.

kjackowski

2004-11-18, 7:14 pm

My page was made into a template but it still looks like things can be changed
on the later pages when you open them up. Sorry still new and need step by
step instructions if you dont mind. DId you look at my code to see if I
actually did it right or wrong. I thought about it the other day, and I don't
know if it is correct. What exactly do I need to do in the templates because
maybe I missed something. Please take a look and let me know.

kjackowski

2004-11-18, 7:14 pm

No need to be mean...I am still learning. I did start with a template but when
I open the page it still looks on my side that those objects can still be
changed. Not even familiar with this SSI and PHP that everyone is talking
about. Any help is appreciated. Can you take a look at my site coding and see
if I have done it wrong? Go to www.craftmade.com Thanks Remember you were
once in my shoes...:)

kjackowski

2004-11-18, 7:15 pm

Ok now that I am thinking about it . On my working files in Dreamweaver the
elements on my end will be editable correct but they should only be editable on
my homepage and my first product file. The rest of the html files shouldn't
let me be able to change anything, correct? Just one of those all of a sudden
panic moments of 'did I do that correctly'. I don't want to get way in to the
development of this and have done this completely wrong.

wizardofdata

2004-11-18, 7:15 pm

It would be best if your site was dynamic, meaning using a server-side
scripting language. Has this site gone live yet? You need to find out from
your hosting company what server-side scripting languages they support.
Databasing your stuff would also be a good idea. When you contact your hosting
company, find out what database's they support/allow. You can email me if you
have any other questions. I'll be glad to help/advise you. I do remember what
it was like when I was in your shoes. Hang in there. It does get better!

kjackowski

2004-11-18, 7:15 pm

The complete site is not live yet. We are putting it up piece by piece, not my
idea but it is what my superiors want. Only the home page and one other page
has been changed. I will ask about the server-side scripting language. Thanks
so much,

Murray *TMM*

2004-11-18, 7:15 pm

Where was your code posted, kjakowski?

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"kjackowski" <webforumsuser@macromedia.com> wrote in message
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> My page was made into a template but it still looks like things can be
> changed
> on the later pages when you open them up. Sorry still new and need step
> by
> step instructions if you dont mind. DId you look at my code to see if I
> actually did it right or wrong. I thought about it the other day, and I
> don't
> know if it is correct. What exactly do I need to do in the templates
> because
> maybe I missed something. Please take a look and let me know.
>

kjackowski

2004-11-18, 7:15 pm

Here is the code from my product template page. You can also view the code
from the actuall web site to see the actual home page code as well. THe code
below is from a template for my product page. It should be the same as the
home page but check the two to see if needed. Thank you... <HTML> <HEAD>
 <TITLE>fans</TITLE> <META HTTP-EQUIV='Content-Type' CONTENT='text/html;
charset=iso-8859-1'> <script language='JavaScript' type='text/JavaScript'>  </script> <script language='JavaScript'
src='../mm_menu.js'></script> <script language='JavaScript'
type='text/JavaScript'>  </script> <style type='text/css'>
 </style>  </HEAD> <BODY
LEFTMARGIN=0 TOPMARGIN=0 MARGINWIDTH=0 MARGINHEIGHT=0
onLoad='MM_preloadImages('../Website%20Elements/navigation_bar_02_on_02.gif','..
/Website%20Elements/navigation_bar_03_on_03.gif','../Website%20Elements/navigati
on_bar_04_on_04.gif','../Website%20Elements/navigation_bar_05_on_05.gif','../Web
site%20Elements/navigation_bar_06_on1_06.gif','../Website%20Elements/HiRes_2.jpg
','../Website%20Elements/HiRes_2.png','../Website%20Elements/LoRes_2.jpg','../We
bsite%20Elements/TCSStandardlogoB1.png','../Website%20Elements/LoRes_2.png')'>
<script language='JavaScript1.2'>mmLoadMenus();</script>  <TABLE WIDTH=758 BORDER=0 align='center' CELLPADDING=0
CELLSPACING=0 bgcolor='#330000'>  <TR> <TD
width='280' rowspan='3'><IMG SRC='../Website%20Elements/navigation_bar_01.gif'
WIDTH=63 HEIGHT=35 ALT=''><img src='../Website%20Elements/Craftmade_HOME.jpg'
width='159' height='40' align='absmiddle'></TD> <TD width='471'></TD>
</TR> <TR> <TD valign='middle'><table height='27' border='0'
align='right' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='0' bgcolor='#000000'>
 <tr align='center' valign='middle'> <td
bgcolor='#330000' class='style6'> Search</td> <td height='27'
bgcolor='#330000'><input name='textfield' type='text' class='style7'></td>
<td bgcolor='#330000'><form name='form1' method='post' action=''>
<input type='submit' name='Submit' value='Go'> </form></td>
</tr> </table></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD align='right'
valign='bottom'><a href='http://www.craftmade.com/index.html'
onMouseOver='MM_swapImage('home','','../Website%20Elements/navigation_bar_02_on_
02.gif',1)' onMouseOut='MM_swapImgRestore()'><IMG
SRC='../Website%20Elements/navigation_bar_02.gif' ALT='' name='home' WIDTH=59
HEIGHT=35 border='0' id='home'></a><a href='http://www.craftmade.com/about.htm'
onMouseOver='MM_swapImage('AboutUs','','../Website%20Elements/navigation_bar_03_
on_03.gif',1);MM_showMenu(window.mm_menu_1011110524_0,-18,35,null,'AboutUs')'
onMouseOut='MM_swapImgRestore();MM_startTimeout();'><IMG
SRC='../Website%20Elements/navigation_bar_03.gif' ALT='' name='AboutUs'
WIDTH=79 HEIGHT=35 border='0' id='AboutUs'></a><a
href='http://www.craftmade.com/index2.html'
onMouseOver='MM_swapImage('product','','../Website%20Elements/navigation_bar_04_
on_04.gif',1);MM_showMenu(window.mm_menu_1014140347_0,-45,35,null,'product')'
onMouseOut='MM_swapImgRestore();MM_startTimeout()'><img
src='../Website%20Elements/navigation_bar_04.gif' alt='' name='product'
width=68 height=35 border='0' id='product'></a><a
href='http://www.craftmade.com/dealers/index.htm'
onMouseOver='MM_swapImage('dealers','','../Website%20Elements/navigation_bar_05_
on_05.gif',1)' onMouseOut='MM_swapImgRestore()'><IMG
SRC='.

kjackowski

2004-11-18, 7:15 pm

Ugh..go here http:www.craftmade.com/test2 you can see it there....

kjackowski

2004-11-18, 7:15 pm

I found out currentlty the site is not running with a certain script language.
It mainly used PDF's if that makes any difference. My pages I am creating have
javascript in them though. For what we are doing my IT didn't really think it
would be necessary to go dynamic but we can support whatever script is useful.
I just want to see if the changes will carry over through out the site. Can
some one look at my test site and see by the code if this will
work...http://www.craftmade.com/test2 If not I need to change this now.
Templates were used but not for sure if everything was done correct. Always
learning...trail and error I guess.

Murray *TMM*

2004-11-19, 12:15 pm

This makes no sense at all.

The site is not running with a certain script language?

> Can
> some one look at my test site and see by the code if this will
> work

What are you wanting to work?

> Templates were used

Not judging by the page at the link you posted -

http://www.craftmade.com/test2

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"kjackowski" <webforumsuser@macromedia.com> wrote in message
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>I found out currentlty the site is not running with a certain script
>language.
> It mainly used PDF's if that makes any difference. My pages I am creating
> have
> javascript in them though. For what we are doing my IT didn't really think
> it
> would be necessary to go dynamic but we can support whatever script is
> useful.
> I just want to see if the changes will carry over through out the site.
> Can
> some one look at my test site and see by the code if this will
> work...http://www.craftmade.com/test2 If not I need to change this now.
> Templates were used but not for sure if everything was done correct.
> Always
> learning...trail and error I guess.
>

Murray *TMM*

2004-11-19, 12:15 pm

This page is not the child of a Dreamweaver template.

Furthermore, it uses the FW pop-up menus, which is a big mistake all on its
own.

So - what is your question then?

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"kjackowski" <webforumsuser@macromedia.com> wrote in message
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> Ugh..go here http:www.craftmade.com/test2 you can see it there....

Gary White

2004-11-19, 12:15 pm

"kjackowski" <webforumsuser@macromedia.com> wrote in message
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> I just want to see if the changes will carry over
> through out the site. Can some one look at my test
> site and see by the code if this will
> work...http://www.craftmade.com/test2 If not I need
> to change this now.
> Templates were used but not for sure if everything was
> done correct. Always learning...trail and error I
> guess.

That page was not made from a template. Additionally, you're using the MM
built-in menus and changes to those would not be propagated to template
based pages. That menu is definitely NOT template friendly.

Gary

kjackowski

2004-11-19, 12:15 pm

Well I didn't start from a template. I built it from ground up. I made my
first product page and made that a template and will make the following pages
from that template. I have had comments that my menus are very javascript
heavy and I should use css and link it up externally or make the javascript an
external file and link to it? How do I do this? Is it fairly easy and quick? I
have dabbled lightly with CSS but I am really running low on time and keep
getting set back. one good thing this is a great learning experience, but any
help to ease the pain would be appreciated.

CMBergin

2004-11-19, 12:16 pm

Go to Project VII (www.projectseven.com) and follow one of their navigation
menu tutorials. They'll be able to show you how to make much lighter,
accessible menus.

"kjackowski" <webforumsuser@macromedia.com> wrote in message
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> Well I didn't start from a template. I built it from ground up. I made my
> first product page and made that a template and will make the following
pages
> from that template. I have had comments that my menus are very javascript
> heavy and I should use css and link it up externally or make the
javascript an
> external file and link to it? How do I do this? Is it fairly easy and
quick? I
> have dabbled lightly with CSS but I am really running low on time and keep
> getting set back. one good thing this is a great learning experience, but
any
> help to ease the pain would be appreciated.
>

kjackowski

2004-11-19, 12:16 pm

I know but my product page was created then made into a template that will be
used for the rest of the site. I need to make sure that on the rest of the
pages the changes will flow thruough. but I need to build each page straight
from the original template correct for it to flow correctly. Then I really
only have two pages that I may have to make actual changes to. I know about
everyones feelings on different ways of pop up menus. Does it take a long time
to convert them to a different type of pop up menu? Keep in mind I am still
learning and doing things on the fly.

kjackowski

2004-11-21, 7:15 pm

kjackowski

2004-11-24, 4:16 am

kjackowski

2004-11-24, 4:16 am