Smilie List Window Resolution
08-18-2010, 10:23 AM
#2
How To Change The Size Of The Smilie Popup Window
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.
Go to your:
Admin CP -> Styles & Templates -> Style Manager -> « » -> Editor Templates -> editor_smilie_box
Change the red code to the length and width of the popup box. For example, 800 and 600:
<if condition="$show['moresmilieslink']">
<tr>
<td class="smallfont" colspan="$vboptions[smcolumns]">[<a href="#" onclick="open_smilie_window(smiliewindow_x, smiliewindow_y, $wysiwyg, '$forumid'); return false" title="<phrase 1="$vboptions[smtotal]" 2="$totalsmilies">$vbphrase[showing_x_smilies_of_y_total]</phrase>">$vbphrase[more]</a>]</td>
</tr>
</if>
Go to your:
Admin CP -> Styles & Templates -> Style Manager -> « » -> Editor Templates -> editor_smilie_box
Change the red code to the length and width of the popup box. For example, 800 and 600:
<if condition="$show['moresmilieslink']">
<tr>
<td class="smallfont" colspan="$vboptions[smcolumns]">[<a href="#" onclick="open_smilie_window(smiliewindow_x, smiliewindow_y, $wysiwyg, '$forumid'); return false" title="<phrase 1="$vboptions[smtotal]" 2="$totalsmilies">$vbphrase[showing_x_smilies_of_y_total]</phrase>">$vbphrase[more]</a>]</td>
</tr>
</if>
08-18-2010, 12:40 PM
#4
Try experimenting with it, and you might feel otherwise.
C'mon, Dan... try it. The eggs are yummy!
Last edited by Rochester; 08-18-2010 at 12:52 PM.
08-18-2010, 01:14 PM
#6
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.
08-18-2010, 01:24 PM
#7
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.
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.
08-19-2010, 08:51 AM
#10
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.
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.
08-19-2010, 11:20 AM
#12
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.
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.
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