+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + + DOCUMENTATION: SLIDER APPLET + CodeBrain.com's slider.class applet + Version 3.0.1 Final Release + Copyright 1999,2000 by CodeBrain.com + Source: http://www.CodeBrain.com + + + FREE for Private and Non-Profit Users... + The FREE version displays a brief hook notice to + www.CodeBrain.com at start-up -- otherwise it functions + exactly as the purchase version, with all parameters and + commands the same. + + COMMERCIAL & FOR-PROFIT USERS ARE *REQUIRED* TO USE THE + PURCHASE VERSION of this applet, always quickly available + at www.CodeBrain.com. + + The PURCHASE version has no start-up or other notices; + and it starts and runs faster. WE ENCOURAGE those wishing + to buy the applet to use the free version for trials, + however, so you know what you're getting when you purchase. + + Support is available for the purchase version of the + applet, only. The support address is: NovaHelp@CodeBrain.com + You MUST include your USER ID in *all* correspondence. + +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ========================================================================= = = P A R A M E T E R S A N D I N S T R U C T I O N S = ========================================================================= GENERAL NOTES ------------------------------------------------------------------------- // CodeBrain's slider.class code is written protectively -- to make it // easy to set up and get running. Demos and all the associated // graphics are included, to get you rolling quickly. // // Other than the "Notice" parameter and a couple of image files, // you can leave out any parameter and the applet will run. // That is, "If in doubt, leave it out!" // // You can make the applet as simple as you wish, without the // clutter and confusion of a multitude of parameters -- and then // gradually build upward into more complex renditions. // // Parameter names are as descriptive as we can make them without // having them a mile long, and they ARE case sensitive, so take care. // // Keep image files to the smallest dimensions and file sizes // possible. Large images backload the applet and slow it down. // // To get started, place the slider.class file and ALL files used by // the applet in the SAME directory // // Check out the demos included, and gradually change parameters // to get a feel for how the applet works. // // Good luck, and we hope you have a blast with CodeBrain's // slider.class. It's a simple applet, but does a great job for basic // slideshow presentations. // // Best regards, // // CodeBrain P A R A M E T E R S ========================================================================= ------------------------------------------------------------------------- // Must be present, EXACTLY, or the applet will run, but return an error // message indicating the notice is wrong or missing. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- // COMMERCIAL & FOR-PROFIT USERS ARE *REQUIRED* TO PURCHASE keys for // this applet, always quickly available at www.CodeBrain.com. You may // of course use the free version for evaluation purposes! // // If you have the FREE version... // Enter FREE in the VALUE. For example: // // // // If you have the PRO version... // Enter your key in the VALUE. For example: // // // // For those with the purchased version, keys are automatically made // for you dynamically off the CodeBrain.com site in the Nova log-in // area. You will also receive very clear, very explicit instructions // via e-mail, each time you make a key in the log-in area. // // If you are unsure what the domain for the key is, use DOMAIN as // the value in this parameter. For example: // // // // and it will tell you the domain name needed for the applet. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- // This sets the applet background color. // Usual RGB format, values 0-255. // Example: value = "255,0,0" would make the applet background red. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- // This sets the direction in which the applet will scroll the images. // 0 = scroll from right to left // 1 = scroll from left to right // The default is right to left; leave out the parameter if you don't // need it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- // This is the speed of the applet scrolling. Smaller numbers produce // faster scrolling. A suggested range is probably 5-30 or so, but // feel free to experiment. Note that running too fast may cause // skipping on some monitors, and running very slowly will tend to pro- // duce a stepped, jerking motion. As a rule, the applet functions fine // at the default speed; so you may normally leave this parameter out // entirely. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- // This is the sound file that will be triggered on a mouse-click. It // must be in standard JAVA sound file format. Keep sound files as // small as possible. If not using sound, leave this parameter out. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- // This sets the thickness of the frame in pixels. The frame is optional // and the default value for it is 5 pixels. If you don't wish to see // the frame, set this value to 0. Note that the 'frame' occurs out- // side what we call the 'border' (see BorderThickness below.) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- // This sets the frame color. // Usual RGB format, values 0-255. // Example: value = "0,0,255" would make the frame blue. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- // This sets the thickness of the border around each image, in pixels. // The border is optional and the default value for it is 5 pixels. // If you don't wish to see the border, set this value to 0. Note // that the 'border' occurs inside what we call the 'frame' // (see FrameThickness above.) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- // This sets the border color. // Usual RGB format, values 0-255. // Example: value = "0,255,0" would make the border green. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- // This sets whether the border, the frame, both, or nothing will change // to the LinkColor (below) when the mouse passes over an image. The // value settings are: // 0 = frame & border (both) // 1 = frame // 2 = border // 3 = neither // Note that frame and border thicknesses must be set to suitable // values, or, of course, you won't see the link color changes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- // This sets the link color. // Usual RGB format, values 0-255. // Example: value = "255,0,0" would make the link color red. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- // This sets how images will be positioned, vertically, in the applet. // The value settings are: // 0 = top // 1 = center // 2 = bottom // The default setting is to center the images, vertically. // Note that images CAN be larger than the height of the applet. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- // This set of parameters sets the images to be used. Images may be // .gif, animated .gif, or .jpg formats. Keep image file sizes and // dimensions as small as possible, of course, to keep down loading // time and redrawing overhead. // // Note that images DO NOT have to have similar dimensions. The applet // readily accommodates images of varying widths and heights, and // interesting effects can be created using differing form factors. // // For EACH IMAGE, change the number portion of the parameter. Numbers // should be successive, starting at 1, with no skips in the number // sequence. For example: // // // // // Have a look at the included demos if you need additional examples. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- // This would be the link associated with a given image, following the // same numbering scheme as in the ImageX parameter above -- that is, // Link1 would be the link associated with Image1, Link2 associates // with Image2, etc. // // If you do NOT want an image linked -- leave out the tag. Skips in // the number sequence of the LinkX parameter are permitted. // // Note that if an ImageX has no link associated, of course there will // be no link box that follows that image. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- // This is the target frame or window that the corresponding image will // link to. Again, same numbering scheme as with images. It IS okay to // skip numbers in TargetX. If you don't specify a TargetX, the default // is _top -- that is, same window. // // Just so you don't have to go look it up... TargetX takes the // same general values that you use in HTML. Values with an underscore // usually refer to the browser itself, thus: // _new - opens a new window // _blank - also a new window // _self - loads in the same frame // _top - opens in the same window // When using a framed page layout, the value for TargetX would be the // name of the frame where you want the linked page to appear; i.e., // main, contents, george -- whatever name you've given the frame. ======================================================================== That's it, that's all, go to it! Best regards, CodeBrain.com ========================================================================= The CodeBrain's slider.class applet is (c) 1999,2000 by CodeBrain All responsibility for use of the applet remains with the user.