LCARS Website Template

[Garrett00]

Sorry for the lack of communication on my part. I have been very very busy at my new job. The old system is still online at the same URL but i highly suggest avoiding it. I am working on a new system that will use a simple Jquery plugin and allow to you write mark-up as you please. I'll inform you when this is finished.

For the old system http://www.prolenet.org/LCARS/index.html (remember the index.html).

[Kaziarl]

I believe your "old" one is the one I use on my site (link in sig if you want to check). It works great in my eyes, can you elaborate on why to avoid it?

[Garrett00]

There are to many requirements from the developer.

1) Specific syntax for each page
2) Not cross browser friendly
3) Not completely true to the LCARS design (TNG)
4) Button System coloring issues

My new javascript plugin will allow you complete control over your syntax and content.
Including a better button system.
It should also allow easy PHP integration.

I'm not saying to take down your site. I'm flattered you're using my work, I'm just saying the new system should fix some things I am disappointed with.

[Kaziarl]

Thats fine, it's always nice to improve on what you have. It's just I have very little experience in Java or PHP, so I'm hoping it's still as easy to implement.

[Garrett00]

Kaziarl wrote:

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Thats fine, it's always nice to improve on what you have. It's just I have very little experience in Java or PHP, so I'm hoping it's still as easy to implement.

No worries. The new system will be even easier.
I have a etc of late Feb.

[Garrett00]

Here is a brief update on my progress with the new LCARS Website System.

So far I have came up with an array of options here is the list.

screen <- This option can take 4 different variables (full, panel, split, mobile) [default = 'full']
title <- This option is for the Title of your page (only used for panel pages) [default = '']
subTitle <- This option is for the Sub Title of your page (only used for panel pages) [default = '']
colors <- Within the colors options you choose the following
--| color1 <- first color of page [default = 'pink']
--| color2 <- second color of page [default = 'orange']
content <- This option takes two sub options (like colors option does)
--| padding <- The padding around you content area (can use short hand padding EX: 0 10px 0 5px) [default = 0]
--| ele <- The element that will inherit the content area roll [default = '#content' ]
sidePanel <- The element that will inherit the side panel roll [default = '#side-panel']
upperContent <- The element that will inherit the upper content area roll (only for use with split pages) [default = '#upper-content']
debug <- This is to turn on or off the debugging tool [default = false]

Along with these options for the page i have added custom color options so you don't need to remember color hexs.
These means in the color options you can just put "purple" or "red" or "blue" standard colors will work too like "white" or "green" or "lime".

orange = #ff9900
purple = #cc99cc
blue = #9999ff
lightBlue = #9999cc
red = #cc0000
lightRed = #cc6666
tan = #ff9966
lightTan = "#ffcc99
pink = #cc6699

All of the color hexs have been taken from Mike Hodgson [www.program.demon.co.uk] and Matt Ridley [www.lcars.net]
I give thanks to them.

I have finished the Full, Panel and, Split page conversions.
Also finished all the cross browser checking (works).

All I have left to do is the Mobile page.
Plus I have to change some things with the button system and rewrite the guide.

Once this is all finished i'll be replacing the current site (see sig) but still provide a download to the old system.

I have removed all of the hidden text files and annoying full screen errors. (sorry)
Now if there is an error simply turn on debugging and it will give you feedback.

As always this system is free of charge.

Your replies are very welcomed.

Current System Version is 2.0

[Garrett00]

The new LCARS Website System is LIVE you can check it out at http://www.prolenet.org/LCARS/index.html Any questions feel free to ask!

[Sector 7]

Garrett00 wrote:

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The new LCARS Website System is LIVE you can check it out at http://www.prolenet.org/LCARS/index.html Any questions feel free to ask!

I am checking out your website for the first time. I hope you won't be insulted nor upset, but the white font you are using for instructions is difficult to read. It is like a narrow font in bold which makes the letters fuzzy to the average viewer like me. Is there an alternate font or setting you could use? The font in the left margin (LCARS frame?) is very easy to read. It is a very nice LCARS design.

I don't claim to be knowledgeable about website building, I just know what would help me read it easier.

[Garrett00]

I am checking out your website for the first time. I hope you won't be insulted nor upset, but the white font you are using for instructions is difficult to read. It is like a narrow font in bold which makes the letters fuzzy to the average viewer like me. Is there an alternate font or setting you could use? The font in the left margin (LCARS frame?) is very easy to read. It is a very nice LCARS design.

I don't claim to be knowledgeable about website building, I just know what would help me read it easier.

I completely understand It is very hard to read. But the truth is that is the font used for the LCARS system from TNG. I'll try to make it easier to read by finding another font.

Please note that after you download the system you can change the font in the CSS to whatever you wish.

[Kaziarl]

Is the site gone? Does anyone have the files?