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Print Links to Other Key Pages RWD Administrator / Advanced Builder Form Help Main Page RWD Administrator / Advanced Builder Form Help Sitemap Links in this Page: Page Tab Header Tab Header / Footer Links Tab Navigation Sidebar Tab Information Sidebar Tab Special Content Tab Other Features Tab RWD Advanced Builder Form - Page Tab Controls Sub-tab Field Type Function of control / Description Notes NA Page Name Text Box Whatever is in this box becomes part of the URL for the page itself: www.server.com/site container/Page Name.  The page name is the same as the document name in FirstClass.   If this page is named "Home Page" (without the quotes), it will be considered the first page of your site, and when your site is uploaded on a web browser, that will be the opening page. If you do not have a page named Home Page, the web browser will simply open the folder containing the RWD files and display the contents of the container as a list of documents and folders.    Any page with a name other Home Page must have that name included in the URL in order for the page to open in a web browser.  For example, the URL for a page called Home Page in a teacher's site would have the URL:  http://www.schoolsite.com/teachersite   whereas a page called Events that is located in that same site would have the URL: http://www.schoolsite.com/teachersite/Events. NA Subject Text Box The name of the page as displayed in the Browser Window Title bar and that returned by internet search engines. The subject of the page should be short and to the point but can be more descriptive than the page name. NA Abstract Text Box This text is often returned as the description of your page when your page is found by an internet search engine. An abstract is not required but is worth the effort if you have a larger system in which content will be located by search engines. NA Use local form settings, not Admin settings (if allowed) Check box If the site in which the page is being built is configured such that the local page builders can override the central Administrator's settings, this field must be checked in order to tell the web page to look at the local form settings for authority. Un-checking the field will return the web page to the administrator's authority for format and some content. This field may not appear on some versions of the RWD form and only has an effect in certain circumstances.  Users who experience an unexpected result when they un-check this field should check it again to return the web page to the centrally configured Administrator settings. NA This page is approved Check box Approves / Un-approves a web page for viewing on the web This control is only available to those users with Approver status within a site and is used to monitor and approve pages for release to be viewable on the web. NA Page Width Percent - number selection RWD can be set to force a web page to take up only a certain percentage of the web browser's window width.  When values of less than 100 are entered in this field, the RWD web page will take up that percentage of the width of the web browser window (with a margin on either side of the page containing the page background color or background image displayed in the margin).  If this field is set to a number greater than 100, the RWD web page will take on the width (in pixels) of the value in the field. Setting the value of the field to 780 will make the web page always appear at 780 pixels wide, regardless of the screen resolution on the user's computer.  This can be very helpful when using graphics for banners and headers in a page as the page width can be set to the same size as the images (which almost always appear at their pixel width and do not scale up or down with RWD).   Values of less than 100 will cause the RWD page itself to scale down a percentage of the width of the browser window, which can vary dramatically from computer to computer, based on screen resolution settings.  Generally, we recommend an absolute pixel size if you are using a banner image and you wish your page to appear in the same proportion regardless of the screen resolution of the user's computer.  If you want your page to take advantage of FirstClass's ability to automatically resize your page to take advantage of the user's screen resolution, set the value in the control to 99. NA Shadow Text selection No Shadow: objects on page will have no shadow around them  //// Shadow 1: objects on web page will have one of two slightly different shadow effects applied ////   Shadow 2: Applies the second of two possible shadow effects to objects on the web page ////   Solid Border: Applies a thin solid black border  to objects on the web page The objects affected by this setting are the Header Section or the Header Links Bar (whichever is lower down on the page) as it borders the area of the page containing the Page Body, Navigation Sidebar, and Information Sidebar.  These last three elements are also individually affected by the border effect. NA Skin Text  selection If set at any value other than custom, applies the selected skin setting to page (format, fonts and colors).  If set to custom, the web page will use values set in the various fields of the RWD form. LEGACY FEATURE - RWD is designed to automatically pick up the RWDE Administrator formatting settings for each page, even if the user has instructed the system to look at the local page for formatting settings PROVIDED that the user has not made any changes to the default values in the RWD form. Once a value is changed in the local RWD form, the system will adopt that value for display on the web page.  If the Use local form settings.. control is checked and the user selects a skin, RWD will assume treat the skin as authoritative and display those values on the web. NA Background color of page Color Selection Select a color in this control to set the background color of the web page.  The setting will be applied to all areas of the page unless a background color or image is selected for the Header Section, Navigation Sidebar or Information Sidebar - selections in these areas will override the page background for that section. If a page is set to a specific pixel width or set to a value of less than 99, a margin will appear on either side of the page itself in the browser window.  This margin will take on the page background color. NA Background image of page Text Box If this box is filled in with a path and file name to a valid image, RWD will apply that image as a background image to the whole page.   A valid entry in this field (with a valid path and file name of an actual image file) will override the Background Color field setting.   An example of a valid path / filename to an image called 'mygraphic.jpg' that has been uploaded to a folder called 'images', that is located in the same container as the page itself is:  images/mygraphic.jpg NA Tile Image Text selection If you selected a background image for your page, this menu will let you select how the image is displayed on the page tiling is the most common way to show a background image provided it is small and repeats well on the page.  If using a large image such as a photograph, you may choose to place only one instance of the image on the page and set it to one of the locations listed in this control. (Back to Top) RWD Advanced Builder Form - Header Tab Controls Sub-tab Field Type Function of control / Description Notes Title & Subtitle Title Text Box Use this field to enter the text for your Page Title which will appear in the Header Section of the RWD Web Page. In order for the title to appear on the web page, the Header Section must be turned ON (using the Header Section Master Switch, located on the Header tab of the RWD Builder form AND, the Use Image checkbox must be UNCHECKED. Title & Subtitle Format Title (Font) Text selection This field formats the font of the Title. Remember that any font you use must be installed on every computer that is being used to view your website.  Make sure to use fonts that are universally available such as Verdana, Arial, Times New Roman, etc. Title & Subtitle Format Title (Font Color) Color Selection This field formats the color of the font in the Title. Use a color that stands out well against the Header Section background color or image. Title & Subtitle Format Title (Font Size) Number Selection This field changes the size of the font in the Title. Test your title size in several browsers, and at different screen resolutions.  Make sure that your title fits in the space available on the lowest resolution screen you expect to be used to view your site (generally 800x600 is a safe setting to work to). Title & Subtitle Format Title (Font Style) Text selection This changes the style of the font in the Title. Setting a font to display in bold can affect the amount of space required to display it across the page - check to see that your title doesn't wrap when you set it to bold. Title & Subtitle Format Title (Font Alignment) Text selection This changes how the Title is aligned in the Header Section It is important to remember that the alignment of the Title is not based on the whole page, but rather the area available for the title.  A large logo on the left side of the page will move the title area to the right and all alignments will be relative to the left of the available space. Title & Subtitle Use Image Checkbox This checkbox determines whether the RWD will look in the Title Text field or the Title Image field to display as the page title on the web. There must be a valid path / filename entered in the next field in order for the image to display in the title area. Title & Subtitle Title Image Path/Filename Text Box If using an image for the Title (instead of text), you must upload the image to your site - usually a folder in your site called "Images" and set the path and filename of the image in this field. If you upload an image called picture.png to your images folder and that folder is in the same container as the page that is calling it, the path / filename setting in this field would be:   images/picture.png  See the RWD Builder help relating to Images and paths for more information on this subject. Title & Subtitle Title Image Link Text Box If you want a web user to be taken to another page, or to a specific place in the current page (or to download a file, etc) when they click on the Title, enter a valid URL in this field. Paths to pages, markers, and files can be relative or absolute.  See the RWD Builder help relating to Images and paths for more information on this subject. Title & Subtitle Subtitle Text Box This field, and the following 8, function in exactly the same way as the equivalent fields for the Title. The subtitle fields function exactly like the equivalent Title fields Title & Subtitle Format Subtitle (Font) Text selection This field formats the font of the Subtitle. The subtitle fields function exactly like the equivalent Title fields Title & Subtitle Format Subtitle (Font Color) Color Selection This field formats the color of the font in the Subtitle. The subtitle fields function exactly like the equivalent Title fields Title & Subtitle Format Subtitle (Font Size) Number Selection This field changes the size of the font in the Subtitle. The subtitle fields function exactly like the equivalent Title fields Title & Subtitle Format Subtitle (Font Style) Text selection This changes the style of the font in the Subtitle. The subtitle fields function exactly like the equivalent Title fields Title & Subtitle Format Subtitle (Font Alignment) Text selection This changes how the Subtitle is aligned in the Header Section The subtitle fields function exactly like the equivalent Title fields Title & Subtitle Use Image Checkbox This checkbox determines whether the RWD will look in the Subtitle Text field or the Title Image field to display as the page title on the web. The subtitle fields function exactly like the equivalent Title fields Title & Subtitle Subtitle Image Path/Filename Text Box If using an image for the Subtitle (instead of text), you must upload the image to your site - usually a folder in your site called "Images" and set the path and filename of the image in this field. The subtitle fields function exactly like the equivalent Title fields Title & Subtitle Subtitle Image Link Text Box If you want a web user to be taken to another page, or to a specific place in the current page (or to download a file, etc) when they click on the Subtitle, enter a valid URL in this field. The subtitle fields function exactly like the equivalent Title fields Logo Logo Placement Text selection This allows you to choose to display a logo and, if you do, where to put it. Even if a valid logo image is available and the path to it is entered in the Image path/Filename field, the image will not appear on the page if this field is set to "No Logo".  You must tell RWD where to put the image by selecting an option in the drop down menu. Logo Logo Image Path/ Filename Text Box This field contains the path and file name of your uploaded logo image file As is the case for all images in the RWD Builder form, you must upload the image file to your site and set the path to it.  See the RWD Builder help relating to Images and paths for more information on this subject. Logo Scale Image (% or orig) Percent This scales the logo based on a percentage of it's original size. Be careful when using this feature - generally it is best to pre-size your images instead of scaling them on the fly in the web page.  Animated gif files will re-scale each time the image 'plays' so the image will either disappear or expand beyond the limits of the viewable page if this feature is used.   Logo Slide Show Checkbox Activates a javascript slide show when multiple images are listed in the Logo Image path / Filename field. You must have more than one image referenced in the Logo Image Path Filename field for this feature to work.  Be very careful to make sure that the filesize of your images is not too big or the page will take longer to load. Logo Pause Checkbox When checked, sets the slideshow to pause when a user hovers their mouse cursor over the images on the web This feature lets you set a slightly faster slide show transition rate while giving the user the opportunity to reveiw and image for a longer period of time - effectively 'pausing' the slideshow Logo Speed Number Selection Sets the time each image in the slideshow will remain displayed before transitioning to the next slide Different effects can be achieved with longer or shorter display times - more complicated images should be displayed for more time than simple images. Logo Link Logo (on click) Text Box The link (URL) which will open when a web user clicks on your logo image on the web is entered in this field. If referring to a web page in another web site, the full HTTP syntax must be used to qualify the URL:  http://URL If referring to a page in the local site, simply name the page. If referring to a marker, use standard FirstClass syntax (#Markername) Logo Placement of Logo 2 Text selection This allows you to choose to display a second logo and, if you do, where to put it.  Placement of the second logo are limited to the options in the drop down list of the control. Placement of the second logo is limited to the options in the drop down list of the control. Logo Logo 2 Image Path / Filename Text Box This field contains the path and file name of your uploaded logo image file As is the case for all images in the RWD Builder form, you must upload the image file to your site and set the path to it.  See the RWD Builder help relating to Images and paths for more information on this subject. Logo Scale Image (% or orig) Percent This scales the logo based on a percentage of it's original size. Be careful when using this feature - generally it is best to pre-size your images instead of scaling them on the fly in the web page.  Animated gif files will re-scale each time the image 'plays' so the image will either disappear or expand beyond the limits of the viewable page if this feature is used. Logo Slide Show Checkbox Activates a javascript slide show when multiple images are listed in the Logo Image path / Filename field. You must have more than one image referenced in the Logo Image Path Filename field for this feature to work.  Be very careful to make sure that the filesize of your images is not too big or the page will take longer to load. Logo Pause Checkbox When checked, sets the slideshow to pause when a user hovers their mouse cursor over the images on the web This feature lets you set a slightly faster slide show transition rate while giving the user the opportunity to reveiw and image for a longer period of time - effectively 'pausing' the slideshow Logo Speed Number Selection Sets the time each image in the slideshow will remain displayed before transitioning to the next slide Different effects can be achieved with longer or shorter display times - more complicated images should be displayed for more time than simple images. Logo Link Logo 2 (on click) Text Box The link (URL) which will open when a web user clicks on your logo image on the web is entered in this field. If referring to a web page in another web site, the full HTTP syntax must be used to qualify the URL:  http://URL If referring to a page in the local site, simply name the page. If referring to a marker, use standard FirstClass syntax: #Markername Logo     Link Opens In Text selection Most link fields in RWD can be set to force a link to open a new browser window when clicked, or to move to the link using the existing browser window.  Use this field to set this option for BOTH logos. Generally, links to other web sites are best opened in a new browser window so that the web user can view the new site without 'losing' your site (when they close the new site, your web page is still open in the original browser window).  If your link leads to another page within your site, we recommend using the Open in same Window option so that the user is not forced to manage a number of windows. Scrolling Message Include Scrolling Message Checkbox If this is checked then your Header Section can contain up to two locally defined scrolling messages or announcements.   The Header Section must be turned on  AND there must be content in at least one of the message fields for this feature to be visible on the web.  Note:  some settings in the RWDE Admin form can affect the display of local messages - in some cases hiding your messages entirely.  If you are experience odd and inexplicable behavior with respect to your messages and how they are being displayed (or not displayed) on your web page, contact your Site Administrator to determine the cause. Scrolling Message Scrolling Width (%) Number Selection Changes the percentage of the page width (from the left) that is occupied by the scrolling message. Setting this value to 100 will cause the scrolling message to scroll right across the entire page. The default value of 40 will have the effect that the message will only scroll across the left-most 40% of the page. Scrolling Message Format Scrolling Message (Font) Text selection This allows you to change the font of the Scrolling Message. Since any font displayed on the web must be installed in the local web user's computer, use fonts that are as common as possible.  We recommend Verdana or Arial for non-serif fonts and Times New Roman for a font with serifs. Scrolling Message Format Scrolling Message (Font Color) Color Selection This allows you to change the color of the font in the Scrolling Message Try to use a font color that compliments your page while still standing out from the background color.   The Header Section must be turned on in order for this field to be visible on the web Scrolling Message Format Scrolling Message (Font Size) Number Selection This changes the size of the font in the Scrolling Message Changing the font size for the Scrolling Message will give the section reserved for it more space and make the message itself stand out more.  The Header Section must be turned on in order for this field to be visible on the web Scrolling Message Format Scrolling Message (Font Style) Text selection This changes the style of the font in the Scrolling Message. The Header Section must be turned on in order for this field to be visible on the web Scrolling Message Scrolling Width (%) Number Selection The Scrolling Message(s) can be configured to run across less than the whole width of the width of the page if desired.   The value in this field determines the percentage of the width of the page that the Scrolling Message occupies (starting from the left side of the page) This feature is entirely a matter of taste so experimentation is key to achieving the results you want. Scrolling Message Message A Text Box This is the first message that will be displayed in your Scrolling Message The Header Section must be turned on  AND there must be content in at least one of the message fields for this feature to be visible on the web.   Note that there are some special tags that allow for the inclusion of images in the scrolling message.  At any point in the message you may include an image using the following syntax: [img=imagepath/imagefilename] Scrolling Message Message A Link Text Box This is the link to URL (if any) for your first scrolling message. The Header Section must be turned on in order for this field to be visible on the web Scrolling Message Message A ToolTips Text Box This field allows you to have a different message pop-up when a user hovers over top of a particular message (in this case, the A message) If no text is entered in the ToolTips field, the message itself will appear in the pop-up window when a user hovers over the message.   Scrolling Message Message B Text Box This is the second message that will be displayed in your Scrolling Message The Header Section must be turned on  AND there must be content in at least one of the message fields for this feature to be visible on the web. Note that there are some special tags that allow for the inclusion of images in the scrolling message.  At any point in the message you may include an image using the following syntax: [img=imagepath/imagefilename] Scrolling Message Message B Link Text Box This is the link to URL (if any) for your second scrolling message. The Header Section must be turned on in order for this field to be visible on the web Scrolling Message Message B ToolTips Text Box This field allows you to have a different message pop-up when a user hovers over top of a particular message (in this case, the B message) If no text is entered in the ToolTips field, the message itself will appear in the pop-up window when a user hovers over the message Scrolling Message Scrolling Message Link Open in Text selection This determines how the scrolling message link(s) will open when a user clicks on them from the web. There is only one option for both messages Usually, links within your site should open in the same window while links to other sites should open in new browser windows so as to avoid 'losing' the web user to another site.  The Header Section must be turned on in order for this field to be visible on the web Scrolling Message Use Custom Attributes for Scrolling Message Checkbox Reveals the fields required to set custom attributes for the scrolling message . Scrolling Message Scroll Direction Text Selection Determines the direction of the scrolling message - from right to left (default) or from left to right. . Scrolling Message Loop Text Selection You can set the scrolling message to 'replay' itself any number of times - from once to a continuous replay (default) . Scrolling Message Bounce Checkbox changes the behavior of the scrolling message such that the message will bounce from side to side, back and forth. This setting is really meant for very special circumstances only as the bounce effect is somewhat annoying unless used carefully.  We envision it being used when you want a graphic to fly in to the page, bounce once, and stop - but you are free to come up with your own uses. Scrolling Message Scrolling Speed Text Selection Sets the number of pixels that the message will advance across the screen each time the message refreshes This field is used in conjunction with the next field in the form, the refresh rate for the message.  Generally, the larger the number in this field, the more 'jerky' the message will appear Scrolling Message Refresh Rate Text Selection Sets the number of milliseconds between refreshes of the scrolling message. The higher the number, the smoother the scrolling message. . Banner Image Primary Banner Image Text Selection This determines whether or not your Header Section will display a Graphical Banner or Flash across the top - you must supply a valid path and file name for this image. Upload your banner image to your images folder and give it a name that identifies its purpose - eg. Banner1.jpg.    The Header Section must be turned on in order for this field to be visible on the web.   Chose from a graphical image or a Flash File or no Banner Image. Banner Image Slide Show Checkbox Activates a javascript slide show when multiple images are listed in the Logo Image path / Filename field. You must have more than one image referenced in the Logo Image Path Filename field for this feature to work.  Be very careful to make sure that the filesize of your images is not too big or the page will take longer to load. Banner Image Pause Checkbox When checked, sets the slideshow to pause when a user hovers their mouse cursor over the images on the web This feature lets you set a slightly faster slide show transition rate while giving the user the opportunity to reveiw and image for a longer period of time - effectively 'pausing' the slideshow Banner Image Speed Number Selection Sets the time each image in the slideshow will remain displayed before transitioning to the next slide Different effects can be achieved with longer or shorter display times - more complicated images should be displayed for more time than simple images. Banner Image Banner Alignment Text Selection Set the banner to display left justified, centered, or on the right side of the page Allows for more variety of graphical layout. The Header Section must be turned on in order for this field to be visible on the web Banner Image Banner Image or Flash Path/ Filename Text Box This is the path to the image or Flash file that is going to be used for the Graphical Banner A banner image can help to brand a page or enhance the way it looks.  Be careful to use an image that is not too tall in pixels and is as wide as the most common browser resolution for your user base (usually a minimum of 800 pixels wide).  If using a banner image, consider setting the Page Width value (on the Page Tab) to the same width, in pixels, as the banner image.  The Header Section must be turned on in order for this field to be visible on the web Banner Image Link To Text Box This is the link to URL (if any) that will open when a web user clicks on your banner image The Header Section must be turned on in order for this field to be visible on the web.  Links to outside URL's must be fully qualified with the HTTP:// syntax Banner Image Link Open Behavior Text Selection Determines if the link that is activated when a web user clicks on the banner image opens in the same browser window or if it opens in a new browser window Generally, links to outside sites should be set to open in a new window so that you don't 'lose' the user when they follow the link.  Usually links to other pages in your site are best opened in the same browser window as the page that is calling the link. Banner Image ToolTips Text Box This field allows you to have a message pop-up when a user hovers over top of the Banner Image Can be used to explain the destination of the link or any other relevant information. Banner Image Change Image Width Text Selection Optional for images, required for Flash, this field sets the size of the object in pixels It is much better NOT to use this field for images as you are advised to resize them before uploading them to your site.  For Flash Files however, a width and height setting is required. Banner Image Change Image Height Text Selection Optional for images, required for Flash, this field sets the size of the object in pixels It is much better NOT to use this field for images as you are advised to resize them before uploading them to your site.  For Flash Files however, a width and height setting is required. Banner Image Use Background Color Checkbox You can set the color of the Banner section separately from the Header Section itself. This control is overridden by the Background image control. Banner Image Use Image Checkbox Determines whether or not a background image will display in the banner section.   This section is tied to the Path/Filename field and will override the Background Color control Banner Image Path/ Filename Text Box The path and filename of the image you wish to use as the background image for the banner section. This image will be tiled to fit the area taken up by the banner image(s) you select. . Banner Image Second Image Or Search Text Selection You can choose to include a second banner image OR a Search field or neither Placement of the second banner image or the search field will always be opposite that of the first banner image on the web page (left - right, top - bottom) A Search field is a preconfigured object that allows the web user to enter text that will act as the criteria for a site-wide search.  There are no user-editable aspects to the search and the search is conducted on all pages and subcontainers in the root website conference.  Results will display in a standard FirstClass search results page which can be slightly customized using the Images Tab of the RWDe Administrator form. Banner Image Slide Show Checkbox Activates a javascript slide show when multiple images are listed in the Logo Image path / Filename field. You must have more than one image referenced in the Logo Image Path Filename field for this feature to work.  Be very careful to make sure that the filesize of your images is not too big or the page will take longer to load. Banner Image Pause Checkbox When checked, sets the slideshow to pause when a user hovers their mouse cursor over the images on the web This feature lets you set a slightly faster slide show transition rate while giving the user the opportunity to reveiw and image for a longer period of time - effectively 'pausing' the slideshow Banner Image Speed Number Selection Sets the time each image in the slideshow will remain displayed before transitioning to the next slide Different effects can be achieved with longer or shorter display times - more complicated images should be displayed for more time than simple images. Banner Image Banner Image Path/ Filename Text Box The path and file name of the second banner image It is wise to constrain the height and width of the second banner image such that it matches the first image and doesn't force the web page to become too wide (which it will if the banner images are set to left and right positions and the combined width of the images exceeds the width of the page itself) Banner Image Link To Text Box This is the link to URL (if any) that will open when a web user clicks on your banner image The Header Section must be turned on in order for this field to be visible on the web.  Links to outside URL's must be fully qualified with the HTTP:// syntax Banner Image Link Open Behavior Text Selection Determines if the link that is activated when a web user clicks on the second banner image opens in the same browser window or if it opens in a new browser window Generally, links to outside sites should be set to open in a new window so that you don't 'lose' the user when they follow the link.  Usually links to other pages in your site are best opened in the same browser window as the page that is calling the link. Banner Image Tooltips Text Box This field allows you to have a message pop-up when a user hovers over top of the second Banner Image Can be used to explain the destination of the link or any other relevant information. Banner Image Tooltips Styles Text Box This field allows for very sophisticated formatting of a pop-up window.  With special syntax, you can completely customize the pop-up window's format, transparency, duration of display, and include images and even set hyperlinks See the help document entitled  "Help with the ToolTips feature"  for more details about how to use the advanced ToolTips feature. Section Format Header Section Background Color Color Selection This control sets the background color for the entire Header Section unless a graphic is used. If using a color for your Header Section, experiment with colors that compliment the Page background color or image and one that contrasts well with the images and text on the page. Section Format Use Image Checkbox If this is selected, then the Header Section will look in the Background Image Path / Filename control for a valid path to a graphical file that will be used as the background of the section instead of a solid color. See the RWD Builder help relating to Images and paths for more information on this subject. Section Format Background Image Path/ Filename Text Box If the "Use Image" checkbox is selected, then this text box will indicate where to find the image that RWD to use for the background of the Header Section.  The image will be tiled in the section. This setting overrides any color selection for the Header Section background. If you wish to display a solid color, clear the image path and file name from this control.  See the RWD Builder help relating to Images and paths for more information on this subject. Section Format Layout of Objects (top down) Text selection Select an option from the list to determine the order in which the Banner Image, Header Section, Scrolling Message, and Header Links Bar appear on the page (from the top of the web page). Interesting effects and layouts can be achieved by switching the order in which the affected objects appear.  In order to appear, however, a section must have its master switch turned ON and there must be something for the section to display (content, links, graphics, etc.) (Back to Top) RWD Advanced Builder Form - Header/Footer Links Tab Controls Sub-tab Field Type Function of control / Description Notes N/A Include Header Bar Checkbox This checkbox, when checked, will activate the Header Links Bar feature on the web page.  All subsequent controls in this tab of the RWD Builder form will only work if the Header Links Bar or the Footer Links Bar (or both) are activated. There are some conditions that may exist that will turn this feature on even if turned off locally.  The RWDE Site Administrator can force central links to all pages regardless of the local RWD Builder form settings. N/A Include Footer Bar Checkbox A footer Links Bar which appears under the Page Body section of the web page can be activated or deactivated independently of the Header Links Bar.  The format and content of the Footer Links bar will be identical to that of the Header Links Bar however. . Content Include "Home" Link Checkbox If this checkbox is checked then the Header bar will feature a link on the Header / Footer Bars that will have the caption "Home" and will link to the URL that is entered into the following field ("Home" Link to). LEGACY FEATURE - This feature is really only useful on pages where HOME means something to the web user.  Sites that are created for languages where HOME is not generally understood should not use this feature or the "Back" feature but should contain these links as entries in the main content of the Bar instead. Content "Home" Link to Text Box This is the destination of the "Home" link in your Header bar.   LEGACY FEATURE - If the site home page (the page with the name "Home Page") is located in the same container as the page that you are building, you can simply enter: Home Page in this field.  If the home page of the site is in a different container, we recommend that you use the full internet syntax to create the link (e.g. http://www.sitename.com). Content Include "Back" Link Checkbox If this is checked then the Header bar will feature a link to go to the previous viewed page. LEGACY FEATURE - This feature is slightly more complex than the HOME link because it calls a simple javascript that moves the browser to the most recent page when clicked.  If you wish to create your own BACK link in the main content of the Header Links bar, create a link that displays whatever word represents Back in your language and set the URL of the link as follows:  javascript:history.back(-1); Content Add New Row Cmd Button This button will add a new row in the links in the Header bar. This button adds a row at the end of the current list of links in the form which means that the link you create will appear to the right of the last link that exists in the list prior to entering the link.  To place a link in a specific place within the existing links, use the Insert New Row command button. Content Remove Selected Row Cmd Button This button will remove the selected row from the link list. Click on the row you wish to delete and click the button to remove it from the form (and the web page). Content Insert New Row Cmd Button This button will insert a new row above the row you have currently selected.  It gives you the option of adding links to the page at any time and placing them in the correct order. The Insert New row functionality did not work properly in the early releases of FirstClass 8.  If you experience any unusual results when using this feature, ensure that you are using the most recent release of the FirstClass Server, Internet Services, and Client software. Content Icon or Bullet Path/ Filename Text Box If you want an Icon or small image to appear in addition to (or instead of) a text link, enter a valid path and file name to the image you want to appear for each link. If you include text in the Link Display Text field, the text will appear to the right of the image. If you do not include text, only the image will appear however the link will still work when the web user clicks on the image on the web page.  See the RWD Builder help relating to Images and Paths for more information on setting the path for this image. Content Link Display Text Text Box This is the text that is actually displayed as the link in the bar. Remember that you only have the width of the web page to fit all your links (and any links sent to your page by the RWDE Site Administrator so, if possible, use short words to describe your link to ensure that the words on the Header / footer Links Bar don't get too crowded. Content Header Bar Link To Text Box This field contains the URL that activates when the user clicks on the Link Display Text or the Image described in this particular row of form. As always, you should decide what type of link to use - relative or absolute, based on the location of the target you are linking to and other factors.  See the RWD Builder help relating to Images and Paths for more information on Links. Content Open Link In New window Checkbox This checkbox setting determines whether the target will open up in the same browser window or a new one. See previous comments for guidance on this subject. Content Special Format Text Selection If the destination of the link is a FirstClass calendar,  conference, or a document that is not a web page, select the appropriate item in the list. If the destination of the link is a FirstClass object, this control tells RWD to keep the Header Section, Navigation Sidebar, Header Links, Information Sidebar, etc. all in place and replace the Body content with the object that is being linked to.  If linking to another Web page or a location within the existing page, select None. Modify Colors and Fonts Alignment Text Selection Sets the Items in the Header Links bar to Left, center or right alignment Alignment will be different depending on the setup of the Header Links bar; putting a graphic on the left or right side of the bar or both will change the alignment slightly. Modify Colors and Fonts Background color Color Selection This determines what color Header/Footer bars will be The Header/Footer Links bar can be either a solid color, or you can use a graphic.   Modify Colors and Fonts Or Use Image Checkbox This determines whether the Header/Footer Bar will use a color for the background or a specified picture If checked, this control tells RWD to look for a graphic to display in the Header / Footer Links Bar instead of the color selected in the previous field. Modify Colors and Fonts Pick from list of inter Path/ Filename Text selection A list of images that are installed with RWD is pre-populated into this control.  Select an item from this list or enter a path and file name to a custom image that you have uploaded to your site. RWD comes with a variety of graphics that work well for the Header Links and Footer Links bars.  If desired however, you can create your own graphic for this bar and upload it to your images file.  If you do this, you will have to enter the path and file name of your custom image in the field instead of picking an item from the list.  The image you create can be any width (it will repeat itself across the page) but it should be about 20 pixels high for best results. Modify Colors and Fonts Left Image Text Box Allows you to place an image at the very left end of the Header Links bar. This feature is very useful if you are trying to continue an image through the Header Section (in which case the image used in the Header Links Bar is a part of that bigger image).  Another common use of this feature is to use an image to set the height of the Header Links Bar - normally the HL Bar gets it's height from the text used in the links themselves but a graphic image that is taller than the font will force the bar to open up to accommodate it. Modify Colors and Fonts Right Image Text Box Allows you to place an image at the very right end of the Header Links bar. While not required, if you use a Left Image, we recommend you use a Right Image to balance out the alignment of the links. Images can be invisible (transparent) if being used only for spacing and alignment purposes or they can be a part of a larger image that is made up across all of the sections that collectively make up the Header Section. Modify Colors and Fonts Format Header/ Footer Bar (Font) Text selection Choose a font for your Header / Footer Links bar(s) from the list, keeping in mind the precautions regarding using unusual fonts in web pages . Modify Colors and Fonts Format Header/ Footer Bar (Font Color) Color Selection Choose a font color that contrasts well with the Header Bar itself. . Modify Colors and Fonts Format Header/ Footer Bar (Font Size) Number Selection Depending on the number of entries you wish to have on your Links Bar, you may have to adjust the font size to make sure that they all fit. 12 - 15 is the range for best results as extra large fonts will reduce the amount of text that will fit on the bar and smaller fonts will be difficult to read. Modify Colors and Fonts Format Header/ Footer Bar (Font Style) Text selection You can set your text to display normally, or, for effect, in italics, in bold, or underlined. We recommend adding a bold effect when the link is hovered or a change of color - the possibilities are many Modify Colors and Fonts Format Header/ Footer Bar (Hover Font) Text selection Choose a font for your Header / Footer Links bar(s) from the list, keeping in mind the precautions regarding using unusual fonts in web pages We recommend that you use the same font as the regular link (not being hovered over) Modify Colors and Fonts Format Header/ Footer Bar (Hover Font Color) Color Selection Choose a font color that contrasts well with the Header Bar itself. We recommend a color change on hover unless you have chosen to highlight the link with eh focus by having it change to bold text. Modify Colors and Fonts Format Header/ Footer Bar (Hover Font Size) Number Selection Depending on the number of entries you wish to have on your Links Bar, you may have to adjust the font size to make sure that they all fit. 12 - 15 is the range for best results as extra large fonts will reduce the amount of text that will fit on the bar and smaller fonts will be difficult to read. It is sometimes desirable to have a one or two pixel difference in the regular font and the hover font size as it creates a ballooning effect when the user hovers over a particular link that can be interesting and draw even more attention to the link being focused on Modify Colors and Fonts Format Header/ Footer Bar (Hover Font Style) Text selection You can set your text to display normally, or, for effect, in italics, in bold, or underlined. . Modify Colors and Fonts Use Customized Item Separator Checkbox Reveals the fields required to set a customized item separator in between text links in the Header Links Bar The default separator in RWD is an image that looks like this: | but you can change that to any character (or string of characters) or image that you like Modify Colors and Fonts Use Image Checkbox Tells RWD to look for an image as the separator, not a character Checking this box requires you to enter a valid image path and file name in the next field. Modify Colors and Fonts Image Path OR Text Character to use Text Box If the Use image field is checked, this field must contain the path and filename of the image you wish to use - if Use Image is unchecked, this field should contain the character(s) you wish to use as the custom separator Only use widely available (web safe) fonts for your characters! Modify Colors and Fonts Character Color Color Selector If using a character as a separator (instead of an image), this field sets the text color) Make sure the color contrasts with the Header Links Background Color or image (Back to Top) RWD Advanced Builder Form - Navigation Sidebar Tab Controls Sub-tab Field Type Function of control / Description Notes NA Navigation Sidebar Master Switch Text selection No Nav. Sidebar on Web Page: This will disable any of the provided content. Nav. Sidebar on left side of Web Page: This will place the Nav. Sidebar to the left of the page body content. Nav. Sidebar on right side of Web Page: This will place the NAV. Sidebar to the right of the page body content. If the Information Sidebar is visible, it will be affected by the settings you make in this field.  If you switch the Navigation Sidebar to the right side of the page, the Info Sidebar will automatically position itself on the left side of the page. Content Add New Row Cmd Button Appends a new blank space for a headline or a link to the Nav. Sidebar. This button adds a row at the end of the current list of links in the form which means that the link you create will appear below the last link that exists in the list prior to entering the current link.  To place a link in a specific place within the existing links, use the Insert New Row command button. Content Remove Selected Row Cmd Button Delete the selected link or headline from the Nav. Sidebar Click on the row you wish to delete and click the button to remove it from the form (and the web page). Content Insert New Row Cmd Button Creates a new blank row in which you can enter a new Navigation Sidebar item. The Insert New row functionality did not work properly in the early releases of FirstClass 8.  If you experience any unusual results when using this feature, ensure that you are using the most recent release of the FirstClass Server, Internet Services, and Client software. Content Collapse Non-Headlines Checkbox When checked, items that are NOT checked as Headlines will roll up underneath the closest line that IS checked as a Headline above This feature allows you to enter more links on a page without them going too far down the page to be visible.  This mimics drop-down menus. Content Headline Checkbox When checked, this field will apply a format to the selected link according to the settings in the Modify Colors and Fonts tab. Headlines and regular links can be formatted differently to add emphasis to some links.  Headlines define the beginning of a block of links which will be be segregated by the next block by a border (the border that is set in the Page tab).   A new block of links will begin at the next row that is set as a Headline. Content Display Text Text Box This field contains the text that will be displayed to represent the link on the web page. The Navigation Sidebar takes its width from the widest link.  Depending on the font size used, you can adjust the text you use in your links to moderate the width of the Navigation Sidebar in your page.  Note:  A graphic can also be used in the Nav Sidebar to set its width as well. Content OR Use Image Checkbox If desired, a graphic can be used instead of text to represent the link you are making on the web page.  Check this box to tell RWD to look for a graphic file to display instead of text. Replaces Display Text with a graphic supplied in the Path/Filename field.  In some cases, graphics can be entered in the Nav Sidebar for purely design reasons and there does not need to be a link associated with any particular row in the Navigation Sidebar. Content Image Path/ Filename Text Box Type the location and name of the graphic that will replace the text of the selected row. . Content Link To Text Box Enter the URL that will open when the web user clicks on the link. Decide what type of link to use - relative or absolute, based on the location of the target you are linking to.  See the RWD Builder help relating to Images and Paths for more information on Links. Content Open in New Window Checkbox Determines whether the browser window will open a new window when the link opens or whether the browser will leave the current page to open the link in the same window. New window for other sites, same window for pages within the current site and places on the current page. Content Special Format Text Selection If the destination of the link is a FirstClass calendar,  conference, or a document that is not a web page, select the appropriate item in the list. If the destination of the link is a FirstClass object, this control tells RWD to keep the Header Section, Navigation Sidebar, Header Links, Information Sidebar, etc. all in place and replace the Body content with the object that is being linked to.  If linking to another Web page or a location within the existing page, select None. Modify Colors and Fonts Background Color Color Selection A separate background color can be assigned to the Navigation Sidebar so that it stands out from the page background. . Modify Colors and Fonts OR Use Background Image Checkbox Determines whether the Navigation Sidebar's background will be an image or a solid color.  When this field is checked, RWD will look for an image to display instead of the section background color. . Modify Colors and Fonts Width Number Selection Sets an absolute width (in pixels) for the Navigation Sidebar In earlier versions of RWD, a width for the Navigation Sidebar had to be set by inserting a graphic of the appropriate width into the Navigation Sidebar as a row of content.  This field method is superior to that earlier method by far. Modify Colors and Fonts Transparency Text Selection Navigation Sidebar Headlines or Links (or both) can be set to ignore their background color settings and become transparent. Options are 1) Nothing transparent (this is the default for backward compatibility with RWD 1) 2) Both Headlines and Links background colors are ignored and the items are transparent 3) Only Headlines backgrounds are transparent with Links taking on their background colors as set in the form 4) Only Links backgrounds are transparent with Headlines taking on their background colors as set in the form Modify Colors and Fonts Path/ Filename Text Box This field contains the path and file name of the graphic you wish to use as a background image for the Navigation Sidebar. Any image you use in this section will be tiled so it is important to use an image that tiles well - experimentation is key. Modify Colors and Fonts Object Padding Number Selection This field sets the number of pixels that separate the Navigation Sidebar object from adjoining objects as well as the space between link groupings. The default value is 2 pixels for this control so that pages created in RWD version 1 will remain unchanged.  A setting of 0 will force the Navigation Sidebar to butt up directly against the other sections above and beside it (the lowest object in the header section and the Page Body to the right or left). Modify Colors and Fonts Background Color Color Selection The color of the background of the row can be set differently for Headlines and Regular Links.  Using the appropriate field (Headline or Link), set the value of the field background on the web page by selecting color. The control described here is actually two controls on the RWD Builder Form.  The function is identical for both Headlines and Regular Links except that each can have a different color.  These settings do not take effect if the Transparency setting is set to Transparent for a given item Modify Colors and Fonts Font Text selection The Font Type of the currently highlighted Nav. Sidebar element. (Link, Hover Link, Visited Link, Headline) The controls described here are actually four controls for each feature on the RWD Builder Form.  The function is identical for all of; Headlines, Regular Links, Hover Links and Visited Links.  Hover Links are simply Headlines or Regular Links that are currently being hovered over by a mouse pointer.  Visited links are links that the browser has recorded as visited - helping the user keep track of where they have been during a web session. Modify Colors and Fonts Font Color Color Selection The text color of the currently highlighted Nav. Sidebar element. (Link, Hover Link, Visited Link, Headline) . Modify Colors and Fonts Font Size Text selection The text size of the currently highlighted Nav. Sidebar element. (Link, Hover Link, Visited Link, Headline) . Modify Colors and Fonts Font Style Text selection The text style of the currently highlighted Nav. Sidebar element. (Link, Hover Link, Visited Link, Headline) . Modify Colors and Fonts Bullet (Path/ Filename of Image) Text Box Location and name of the image that will precede the text of the link if filled in. With RWD, you can place a graphical bullet next to both Headlines and Regular Links on the Navigation Sidebar if you wish.  These images need to be carefully created so that they are roughly the height (in pixels) of the text you plan to use for your Nav Sidebar.  If you place too large a graphic, it will expand the Nav Sidebar to fit the image and cause unexpected results. Again, this description covers two distinct fields that function in identical fashion (and can be set independently of each other for Headlines and Regular Links). (Back to Top) RWD Advanced Builder Form - Information Sidebar Tab Controls Sub-tab Field Type Function of control / Description Notes NA Include Information Sidebar Checkbox This master switch turns the entire Information Sidebar on or off.  All controls in this tab are based on the feature being switched ON. Because the of the RWDE Admin form control capabilities, The Information Sidebar is a feature that may be switched on or off, regardless of the local settings.  If the feature behaves in an unusual manner, check with your RWDE Site Administrator to determine if there is central control being exerted on your page. Content Add New Row Cmd Button Appends a new blank space for a new item to the Information Sidebar. This button adds a row at the end of the current list of items in the form which means that the item you create will appear below the last entry that exists in the list prior to entering the current one.  To place an information item in a specific place within the existing rows, use the Insert New Row command button. Content Remove Selected Row Cmd Button Delete the selected link or headline from the Information Sidebar Click on the row you wish to delete and click the button to remove it from the form (and the web page). Content Insert New Row Cmd Button Creates a new blank row in which you can enter a new Information Sidebar item. The Insert New row functionality did not work properly in the early releases of FirstClass 8.  If you experience any unusual results when using this feature, ensure that you are using the most recent release of the FirstClass Server, Internet Services, and Client software. Content Display Title Text Box The title of the Information Sidebar item can be entered in this field. The width of the Information Sidebar on the web page is determined by the longest single word and the width that word takes on the page (which is largely determined by the font size). You can 'trick' RWD into adjusting the width of the Information Sidebar by entering a continuous string of characters (with no spaces) until you reach the width you want (e.g. ****************) SEE WIDTH SETTING FIELD BELOW FOR A BETTER WAY TO SET THE WIDTH Content Content Text Box This field contains the actual information item text Unlike the Navigation Sidebar, the Information Sidebar can contain many lines of text that can give the reader a foretaste of a link you want them to visit or, just act as a stand-alone page item with no associated link.  Try to limit stories to short, well-thought sentences as long items will run down the side of the page and may lose the reader. Content Link Display Text Box The Story in the Content field can be associated with a link.  Enter the text that describes the link in this field. Keep the title of the link itself short and to the point. Content Link To Text Box The URL of the link itself. Remember to use the appropriate link.  You can read more information about the types of links you can make in the Help Document called 'RWD Images and Paths Help' Content Same Window/New Window Text selection As in other sections, this field determines how a link will open - in the existing web browser window or a new window. In General, use the same window for pages / places in your site, and use a new window when the link leads to another web site entirely. Modify Colors and Fonts Background Color Color Selection The background color of the side of the page on which the Information Sidebar is located (not inside it, just around and below it) can be set to stand out from other objects on the page by selecting from this color selection control. Whatever background color you choose should compliment the other sections of your page. Modify Colors and Fonts OR Use Image Checkbox If checked, this control tells RWD to look for a graphic file to display as the background for the Information Sidebar area instead of the selected color. Use a small image that compliments the page.  The image will tile to fit the space occupied so make sure your graphic looks good when tiled. Modify Colors and Fonts Path/ Filename Text Box The location and name of the graphic to be used as a background of the Information Sidebar. For help with uploading files to your site and setting the path for them, read the Help Document called 'RWD Images and Paths Help' Modify Colors and Fonts Transparent Text Selection Determines if the Information Sidebar will display the Info Title and Info Body Background colors as set in the form or if the Information Sidebar will be transparent and display the Information Sidebar Background Color or a background image. If using a transparent setting, make sure that the background color or Image contrasts will with the font colors used for the Info Title and Info Body sections. Modify Colors and Fonts Width Number selection Sets an absolute width (in pixels) for the Navigation Sidebar In earlier versions of RWD, a width for the Information Sidebar had to be set by inserting a graphic of the appropriate width into a row of content or by entering a string of contiguous characters to 'trick' the object to widen.  This field method is superior to these earlier methods by far. Modify Colors and Fonts Use Border Checkbox Determines if the Information Sidebar will display a border (default) or if the object will have no border and a padding setting of zero With no border, the Information Sidebar will butt right up against the lowest Header Section Element above it. Modify Colors and Fonts Background Color Color Selection These two fields allow you to set the background color of the selected area of each section. (Title background, Info Body (content) background) As is the case for the Navigation Sidebar, this description actually describes more than one field on the form.  Fields that function identically to one another are grouped on the form so that you can apply settings independently to the different features in the Information Sidebar - Title, Content, and links).  These controls let you select background colors, fonts, font colors, and font size for each of the elements of the Information Sidebar. Modify Colors and Fonts Font Text selection The Font Type of the selected area of each section. (Title, Body, Links) . Modify Colors and Fonts Font Color Color Selection The Font Color of the selected area of each section. (Title, Body, Links) . Modify Colors and Fonts Font Size Text selection The Font Size of the selected area of each section. (Title, Body, Links) . (Back to Top) RWD Advanced Builder Form - Special Content Tab Controls Sub-tab Field Type Function of control / Description Notes N/A Special Content Selector Text Selector Determines which Special Content will be displayed in the web page or if the Page Body content will be displayed (default). Selecting a choice will reveal the fields required to use that particular option. . Graphics Gallery Use Container Checkbox Causes the Graphics Gallery to display all images in a given container that you specify.  Depending this field's state only fields related to that state will be visible Determines which one of two methods for gathering graphics to display will be in force.  In one method, all images in a container are displayed (default) and in the other, each graphic file must be individually listed in the form itself. Graphics Gallery Container Path Text Box Sets the location for the images that will be displayed Works in conjunction with the Use Container field.  Items in the container that are not image file will be ignored and, if the RWDe Site Administrator has set a limit on the size of images that can be displayed, images over that size limit in this container will also be ignored Absolute paths will work but so will relative paths.  If the page you are using to display the graphics is inside the same container as the images themselves, the path that should be entered into this field is simply dot slash './' (expanded for clarity and no quotes). Graphics Gallery Scale or Constrain Images Width Text / Number Selector Will cause all images in the graphics gallery to display at the specified width If no height is selected (the field is set to the default value of 'original'), the images will scale up or down and aspect ratio will be preserved however if a specific height setting is used, only the width will be affected the the setting in this field and aspect ratio will not be preserved Graphics Gallery Scale or Constrain Images Width Text / Number Selector Will cause all images in the graphics gallery to display at the specified height If no width is selected (the field is set to the default value of 'original'), the images will scale up or down and aspect ratio will be preserved however if a specific width setting is used, only the height will be affected the the setting in this field and aspect ratio will not be preserved Graphics Gallery Include Frames Checkbox Surrounds picture cells with a border line. This is purely aesthetic - experiment to see which you prefer. Graphics Gallery Show (#) Graphics each Row Text selection Determines the number of graphics included across each horizontal row. This setting can be a little tricky since you can not know the screen resolution of any particular browser that may view your pictures.  Generally, we recommend that you set up this field such that the number of pictures you display fit in an 800x600 window, keeping in mind that Navigation Sidebars and Information Sidebars take up room also and must be accounted for when determining the width of the screen available for pictures. Graphics Gallery Font Text selection The Font Type of the caption for each image. The caption for your pictures should maintain the font type and attributes of the other text in your page. Graphics Gallery Color Color Selection The text color of the caption for each image. . Graphics Gallery Size Text selection The text size of the caption for each image. . Graphics Gallery Add New Graphic Cmd Button Appends a new space for a graphic after the last space. As in other sections of RWD, you can add, remove, or insert rows in the Graphics Gallery.  In this case however, a row represents one image, not necessarily a row on the web page - If you have set RWD to display 3 images across, then you would have to delete three rows in the RWD Builder form to remove a row on the web page. Graphics Gallery Remove Selected Graphic Cmd Button Deletes the currently selected space from the graphics gallery. . Graphics Gallery Include Image Checkbox Determines whether the cell will include the provided graphic. . Graphics Gallery Graphic Path/ Filename Text Box The location and name of the graphic to be used in the currently selected cell. You must first upload any images you wish to display in the Graphics Gallery and set the path before you can view it on the web page.  We suggest you create another folder(s) (other than your site images folder) in which to put the pictures you want displayed in your graphics gallery. Graphics Gallery Caption for Image Text Box The caption for the picture as it will display on the web page. See the Scrolling comment below for more information about the content of this field. Graphics Gallery Scrolling Checkbox Determines whether the caption for the cell will be scrolling or stationary. if your caption is short (one or two words, you can leave it static.  If you want a more descriptive caption, select the scrolling option.  This feature is the primary reason for the Graphics Gallery's existence since FirstClass 8 tables now provide effectively the same functionality as the Graphics Gallery, except for this scrolling option. Graphics Gallery Link Caption To Text Box The URL or Path/Filename of the web page that the browser window will take the web user when the selected caption is clicked. Remember to include the full internet syntax if the link is to an object that is outside of the current site folder by more than one or two levels.   Graphics Gallery Open Link In Text selection Determines whether the browser window will link to the supplied page in a new window, or the one currently being used. Again, new windows are best for other people's sites, the same window is best if you are moving the web user to another page or location in your site. Mashup Sub-tabs The mashup allows for up to 3 columns on a page with any number of rows of content in each column. All columns function identically so the field listing for Columns 1-3 are only listed here once. Mashup > Column 1-3 Add New Row Cmd Button Appends a new row for another item in the column As in other sections of RWD, you can add, remove, or insert rows in the Graphics Gallery.  In this case however, a row represents one image, not necessarily a row on the web page - If you have set RWD to display 3 images across, then you would have to delete three rows in the RWD Builder form to remove a row on the web page. Mashup > Column 1-3 Remove Selected Row Cmd Button Deletes the currently selected row from the list . Mashup > Column 1-3 Column Width Number Selector Sets a specific width for the current column.  If left at the default value, the column will automatically resize itself to best fit the content as defined in the rows for that column . Mashup > Column 1-3 Remove Border if Single Panel Checkbox If the grouping of items in the column is such that there are items that are not grouped with any others, this checkbox will remove the standard border that the mashup panels have. . Mashup > Column 1-3 Group Checkbox This checkbox provides a means by which to group successive rows of content into tabbed panels.  In any column, you can have as many panels from top to bottom as you wish. If the Group field in row one is checked, it will be grouped with the item in row two only if the Group field in that row is in the same state (checked).  Contiguous rows will be grouped until a row has the Group field in a different state (unchecked).  That row will then start a new grouping until the Group field in a subsequent row is set to the other state (back to checked).  If you wish to have four different rows stay ungrouped, each row must have an alternating value in the Group field. Mashup > Column 1-3 Tab Display Text Text Box The caption that will be on the tab for the row in question Try to keep the caption (Tab Display Text) quite short and to the point; long titles can cause some difficulties with the way tabs render on the page. Mashup > Column 1-3 Link To Text Box The URL of the object you wish to have displayed in the panel . Mashup > Column 1-3 Special Format Text Selector Determines how the mashup will attempt to display your URL from above .Using the Special Format field, you can display a number of different kinds of formats - see the help file for explanations of when to use the various settings. Mashup > Column 1-3 Height (px) Number Selector Sets a fixed height for the panel in question. If not using an iframe where it is required, it is best to let the mashup automatically size itself to best fit the content. Mashup > Column 1-3 Object Link To Text Box Sets the target URL that will be followed when a web user clicks on the item defined the current row This feature is only active and functional when displaying an image in a panel (as selected in the Special Format field). Mashup > Style Tab Graphic Style Text Selector Allows you to choose from several options for the graphical look of the tabs for the panels of content in the Mashup. . Mashup > Style Setup Mashup Background Checkbox Reveals the fields required to customize the appearance of the Mashup . Mashup > Style Background Color Color Selector Sets the background color for the areas around the content panels . Mashup > Style Image Path / Filename Text Box Allows you to define an image that will be used in the background instead of a color . Mashup > Style Tiling Text Selector Determines whether and how the background image will be tiled Patterns can be tiled to create a wallpaper effect or single images can be displayed anywhere on the page to create interesting effects. Mashup > Style Title / Tab Style Font Text Selector Sets the font face for captions in the tabs (tab display text field). . Mashup > Style Title / Tab Style Font Color Color Selector Sets the font color for captions in the tabs (tab display text field). . Mashup > Style Title / Tab Style Font Size Number Selector Sets the font size for captions in the tabs (tab display text field). . Mashup > Style Title / Tab Style Font Style Text Selector Sets the font attributes for captions in the tabs (tab display text field). . Mashup > Style Title / Tab Style Background Color Color Selector Sets the background color for the tabs themselves if not using a preset graphical style This field has no effect if the tabs are set to a graphical style Mashup > Style Content Panel Style Font Text Selector Sets the font face for special objects that you can call in the mashup - conference listings, calendars, etc . Mashup > Style Content Panel Style Font Color Color Selector Sets the font color for special objects that you can call in the mashup . Mashup > Style Content Panel Style Font Size Number Selector Sets the font size for special objects that you can call in the mashup . Mashup > Style Content Panel Style Font Style Text Selector Sets the font attributes for special objects that you can call in the mashup . Mashup > Style Content Panel Style Background Color Color Selector Sets the background color for special objects that you can call in the mashup . Mashup > Style Use Custom Border Style Checkbox Reveals the fields to set the color and thickness of the border for mashup panels . Mashup > Style Border Color Color Selector Sets the color of the border line around panels and conference item separator lines . Mashup > Style Border Thickness Number Selector Sets the thickness of the border line around panels and conference item separator lines . (Back to Top) RWD Advanced Builder Form - Other Features Tab Controls Sub-tab Field Type Function of control / Description Notes Include Include Date on Navigation. Sidebar Checkbox Checking this field will cause today's date to be displayed as the first row of the Navigation Sidebar. The format of this date is not user definable and it always appears as the very first item in the Navigation Sidebar, even if an image is present as the first item in the Content - which means that it can ruin a design layout if an image is used as the first item in the Nav Sidebar that is a continuation of an image above it. Include Include Date on Information. Sidebar Checkbox If you prefer, you can put the date over the Information Sidebar instead of the Navigation Sidebar (or you can have a date on both, if you really want to!) The format of this date is not user definable and it always appears as the very first item in the Information Sidebar. Include Include "Last Modified" Checkbox This checkbox includes a date at the bottom of the page which will reflect the latest page saved date. The font and font color for the text displaying the Last Modified Date is set in the RWD Administrator Form as the Summary Bar Text attribute) Include Include a Counter at the bottom of the page Checkbox Activates a counter for the page Use of a counter requires that a counter application (available from FirstClass Depot) be installed on the FirstClass server computer (usually in the CGI Bin folder).   Include Counter Key word Text Box Used to identify the page being tracked to the counter application - must be unique Use the page name if it is unique in the website.  If not sure, use a name that you know is unique. Include Include "Contact Us" Checkbox This field tells RWD to put a 'contact us' link in the Header Section. Include Include "Breadcrumbs" at the top of the page Checkbox This field tells RWD to add breadcrumbs to the top of the current page.  Generally set at the RWDE Administrator form level, the breadcrumbs can nonetheless be added page by page. Breadcrumbs appear as text links at the top of the page and get their font and font color from the Summary Bar Text attribute in the RWD Administrator Form. Include Change page link color to Color Selection Sets the color of links in the page body of the RWD web page This feature will only work if the link text in the page body of the page builder form is highlighted and marked as quoted text using the FirstClass Quoted Text feature. The quoted text will look like this in FirstClass   Include Remove Underline Checkbox Removes the default underline from links in the page body Include Include Search Text Selection Creates a search field and label in the location specified. Include Contact Us Link Check Box Activates a text link that will appear at the top of the web page that will allow users to create an email message to the specified email address (Your email control) Must be used with the Your Email text box to create a target for the contact link Include Your email Text Box This field should contain a valid email address that will receive mail when web user's click on the 'contact us' link. Enter a valid email address and, when a web user clicks on the link, the browser will open up the user's default mail application and create a new message that is pre-addressed  to the address you entered. Include Include "Log In" in the header Check Box Creates a link at the top of the web page that will log a user in to their FirstClass Desktop The font and font color for this link are set in the Summary Bar Text attribute in the RWD Administrator Form. Include Include "Help" Checkbox This allows you to put a Help link in the header bar. Include Help Link Text Box This field tells RWD to put a 'help' link in the Header Section. Just as you would link to any other page in your site, enter a page name or an internet link that resolves to the page containing the help for your site or page. Include Printable Text Selection Sets a link in the Page Body Section of the web page (choose from text or a button) that will allow web users to open the Page Body as a free standing, printable window. Page Related Do Not Remove Information Sidebar when Special Formats are used Checkbox Only applies when Special Formats are used in your links in the Navigation Sidebar or Header Links Bar. when Un-checked (default), the Information Sidebar will be suppressed, when checked, it will not and will display on the page (if there is an Information Sidebar to display). By default, when you use any of the special formats to open conferences or calendars or folders, RWD suppresses the Information Sidebar feature on that page in order to make room for the object.  In some designs, you may choose to alter this behavior and preserve the Information Sidebar irrespective of the content that gets called.    when Un-checked (default), the Information Sidebar will be suppressed, when checked, it will not and will display on the page (if there is an Information Sidebar to display). Navigation Style Padding Left Number Selection Inserts a padding (space) of however many pixels you specify to the left of embedded object in the Navigation Sidebar. Only applies to embedded objects in the Navigation Sidebar - such as a monthly calendar, today's events or a conference. Navigation Style Padding Right Number Selection Inserts a padding (space) of however many pixels you specify to the right of embedded object in the Navigation Sidebar. Only applies to embedded objects in the Navigation Sidebar - such as a monthly calendar, today's events or a conference. (Back to Top)

Last Modified: May 10, 2009

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