Could the pop-up window for "More" smilies be opened in a more usable resolution so it doesn't have to be re-sized each and every time?

 

The site admin can change the size of the smilie popup window by editing the templates. I recommend trying different resolutions to find one you're comfortable with... preferably one that allows you to see both columns more than 6 smilies deep.

 

ok what if i said that i like to keep it at the 6 smiles and let the members expand if they wish?

 

It's a common misconception to interpret default UI settings as useful ergonomics. That's why things are configurable.

Try experimenting with it, and you might feel otherwise.

C'mon, Dan... try it. The eggs are yummy!

 

well the forum members hate pop ups so i wanted to keep the pop up small and if the member wanted to make it bigger they can.

 

That's true that we all hate pop-ups. However, the smilie selection window is an intentional pop-up. That's a big difference. You know, between annoyance and usefulness, I'm sure you can find a compromise that would serve well.

Here's an idea: retain the default height setting, but expand the width so that the second column of smilies is visible. In that way, members can scroll the list without have to first grab the frame and expand the window size.

The scroll wheel on today's pointing devices is a real useful tool when the window resolution supports your intent.

 

OK i'll consider it. If i make this change will you stop asking for new changes for the next 6-8 months?

 

I'll lay low until 2011. Scout's honor.

Of course, I never actually stayed in Scouts past Webelos...

/thread

 

 

Creative solution... leaving the default pop-up resolution, but altering the cell width of the smilie table so that the first column doesn't dominate the width anymore.

Before - - After



It's very close to seeing both columns of images.

I bet if you incorporate this change, with a pop-up width of 300px, you will have nailed it perfectly. Try applying your change with a value of 300 to the width, and it will look like this (below). Which also supports the entire "click a smilie..." instruction.

 

working on it...

 

much better.
would prefer the window be a tad wider (5-10px, make most smilies easier to see on the right), but the table width make things much easier than before.

Rochester, Thanks for bringing this up; I have been annoyed by the same issue multiple times (on multiple forums).
Danny, thanks to you, too.

 

Happy to help out, Ben.

 

check it out now stewie

 

Surprisingly deep, but a welcome change overall.

Very nice, Dan. Thank you.

 

ok i don't want to hear from you until 2011!!..LOL