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Hints and Tips
How do I display images in my Web pages ?
You first need to create your image using a graphics program such as Neopaint or Photoshop. For best results save your images in GIF or JPEG format then use the Display image command as the following example shows.
COMMENT Display image
DISPLAY IMAGE images/welcome.gif
Can I tell search engines about the contents of my Web page ?
You can use the Keywords and Description commands to tell search engines what your Web page, or Web site is about. Include these commands at the beginning of your Web page.
DESCRIPTION My Garden Collection.
KEYWORDS flowers, roses, shrubs
How do I use Style Sheets in my Web pages ?
The easiest way to use Style Sheets within your Web pages is with the use of the Style properties dialog. This dialog allows you to add advanced text formatting such as font type, text color and text size. You can activate this dialog box from the editors Include menu.
How do I include sound files in my Web page ?
You can use the software supplied with your sound card to record your sample. Then use the Play command to include the sound file within your Web pages.
COMMENT Sound sample
PLAY sound/xmas.mid
How do I make text show as bold ?
The easiest way to display bold text is with the Bold text command. Simply enter this command within the Web author editor followed by the message you would like to display within your Web page, as the following example shows.
COMMENT using bold text
COLOR blue
BOLD TEXT Display some text
How can I display a background image in my Web page ?
To include a background image within your Web page simply enter the Background Image command followed by a directory and the name of your image.
BACKGROUND IMAGE images/blue.jpg
Can I use an image as a link to play a sound file ?
Yes, simply use the Image Name and On Image Goto commands to use images as Hypertext links to view other Web pages, play sound samples, or download files, for example ...
COMMENT Image link
IMAGE NAME images/apollo.gif
ON IMAGE GOTO sound/beep.wav
How do I configure Web author ?
To configure Web author - click on Preferences from the editors Options menu. From hear you can set any of the check boxes to configure Web author.
Where is the Web author configuration file stored ?
Web author uses the Setup.cfg file to store program configuration commands. This configuration file can be found in your main Web author directory.
Failing to open a text file using the Open text command
If you store your text files in a specific directory make sure you enter the correct path name when displaying these files. The following example shows you how to display a text file stored in the Doc directory.
COMMENT diaplay a text file
OPEN TEXT doc/moon.doc
Broken lines of text when displaying document files
For best results save all document files in text only format with line breaks to prevent broken lines of text when using the Open text command.
Can I use a plug - in to enhance my Web page ?
You can install a plug-in for your favourite browser and use the Embed command to include Multimedia files such as Shockwave, Realplayer, or Quick Time within your Web pages.
COMMENT Include plug-in
EMBED images/clock.swf
How do I automatically play audio files on my Web site ?
You can use the Play command to automatically load a sound file. For best results include this command at the beginning of your Web page, for example ..
COMMENT Play sound
PLAY sound/xmas.mid
Text animation routines won't work on my server
If you use any of the Web author text animation routines within your pages such as Rainbow text or Scrolling text it is important that you also upload the JavaScript directory to your Remote server. This directory holds all the Jquery library files you need to use your text animation routines.
I would like to know if I can use JavaScript in my Web pages ?
Yes, you can use the Web author Call command to include Javascript routines within your Web pages. For example ..
CALL library/button.lib
How do I display the current date in my Web page ?
You can use the Web author DATE command to display the current date within your Web page by including the following code ..
COMMENT Display date
COLOR blue
DATE
How do I let people download a file from my Web page ?
Once your file is uploaded to the server you can use the On link goto command within your Web page to allow users to download your file as the following example shows.
LINK NAME download file
ON LINK GOTO http://vectrasoft.biz/wa.exe
Can I center a table ?
Normally all tables are displayed to the left hand side of a Web page. To center a table within your Web page simply include the Center table command and set its parameter to on.
CENTER TABLE on
START TABLE
TABLE DATA
CENTER TEXT Table info
END TABLE
How can I change the size of Hypertext links ?
To change the size of your Hypertext links simply include the Link size command within your programs.
COMMENT Hypertext link size
LINK SIZE 20px
LINK HOVER SIZE 20px
LINK NAME Click here to play intro
ON LINK GOTO sound/intro.mid
Where can I find graphics to use in my web pages ?
There are many sites offering free use of graphic images you can use within your Web pages. Check to be sure if the images you would like to use are royalty free. Please click on the Resources link to view Web site resources.
Which image format should I use ?
The GIF image format allows you to display images that have relatively few colors. This format uses a palette of up to 256 distinct colors and can be used to display images such as logos or clip art. The JPEG format is good for images where colors blend smoothly, and can be used to display images such as Photographs within your Web pages.
How can I display the time of day in my Web pages ?
You can use the Web author Time command to display the current time within your Web pages as the following example shows.
COMMENT display the time
MIX TEXT The current time is ...
COLOR blue
TIME
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