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| 25 Sep 2009 02:39 PM |
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Looks good, as always, Steven. |
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Steven WebsterActive Modules Staff Post Count:1276
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| 25 Sep 2009 03:15 PM |
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Thanks Ben. BTW - I'm using the new menu in DNN 5 to do this. It renders an unordered list instead of the table/div menu of previous versions.
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Frozen DNNCustomers Post Count:971
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| 25 Sep 2009 04:25 PM |
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Wow! Steven, do you plan to share/sell your work? |
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I am using the latest AS/AF/DNN available.
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Dan BallCustomers Post Count:582
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| 25 Sep 2009 04:44 PM |
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Posted By swebster on 25 Sep 2009 02:33 PM
I plan to incorporate ads below the nav.
On the left side, similar to my layout? I created my last skin from scratch, using the DNN 5 NAV menu, it definitely does work pretty slick! It turned out to be quite a bit simpler than I thought, much easier than my old skins, so I think I'll start working on re-writing my other skins in this method also. The biggest problem I'm running into is the graphics... I'm a technical person, not a graphic artist... I can mimic an existing style pretty good, but cannot come up with original designs. *sigh* |
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Frozen DNNCustomers Post Count:971
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| 25 Sep 2009 04:59 PM |
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Posted By Dan Ball on 25 Sep 2009 04:44 PM
Posted By swebster on 25 Sep 2009 02:33 PM
I plan to incorporate ads below the nav.
On the left side, similar to my layout?
I created my last skin from scratch, using the DNN 5 NAV menu, it definitely does work pretty slick! It turned out to be quite a bit simpler than I thought, much easier than my old skins, so I think I'll start working on re-writing my other skins in this method also.
The biggest problem I'm running into is the graphics... I'm a technical person, not a graphic artist... I can mimic an existing style pretty good, but cannot come up with original designs. *sigh*
I can't f'ing come up with anything, not even money! It sucks being me when it comes to creating websites. |
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I am using the latest AS/AF/DNN available.
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Steven WebsterActive Modules Staff Post Count:1276
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| 25 Sep 2009 05:06 PM |
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Frozen, I don't plan to sell that one. It's a portal I've been working on for my company. All from scratch and tons and tons of hours. I have done freelance work in the past for people (some here) but that's not my real gig.
On the ads - yes below the nav. Actually, since that entire section is all an AS template so I can incorporate Ventrian Property Agent Latest Properties or other modules in that space.
Also, I have found an application that will help non-graphics people look really good with DNN skins. I'm planning to post up about it on my blog shortly. I'll post a link here too. |
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Frozen DNNCustomers Post Count:971
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| 25 Sep 2009 05:19 PM |
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I understand but I thought I would ask about it anyway. Many people here have surprised me in the recent past. It's good work, Steven. When you have time and if you feel like it, please freelance for me.  |
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I am using the latest AS/AF/DNN available.
Thanks. |
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Steven WebsterActive Modules Staff Post Count:1276
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| 25 Sep 2009 07:32 PM |
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Check out this new skinning application I bought. I'm pretty impressed (and I'm not easily impressed anymore). It won't style Active Social for you...but you can create skins for DNN in no time and they look really professional. http://www.overlooktechnology.com/H...anged.aspx |
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Andy G Customers Post Count:178
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| 25 Sep 2009 08:07 PM |
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Steven, nicely done. Thanks for the tutorial. Makes me want to purchase the program. Do you have any idea when the enhanced pane feature will be available? |
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Terry SadlerCustomers Post Count:241
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| 25 Sep 2009 08:47 PM |
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Posted By swebster on 25 Sep 2009 07:32 PM
Check out this new skinning application I bought. I'm pretty impressed (and I'm not easily impressed anymore). It won't style Active Social for you...but you can create skins for DNN in no time and they look really professional.
http://www.overlooktechnology.com/H...anged.aspx
Steve, This is really cool...I've probably spent close to $1000 in skins over the past few years and have really only been happy with a few of them. I've been learning about skinning and css for a while but am at it only part time so this really looks promising. I'm guessing you can also edit the skin and make changes to it using a standard editor after you've created it. Have you played around with modifying the containers with an editor? |
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Any man who may be asked in this century, what he did to make his life Worthwhile, can respond with a good deal of Pride and Satisfaction, "I served in the United States Navy". JFK |
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Steven WebsterActive Modules Staff Post Count:1276
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| 26 Sep 2009 12:19 AM |
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Posted By Andy G on 25 Sep 2009 08:07 PM
Steven, nicely done. Thanks for the tutorial. Makes me want to purchase the program. Do you have any idea when the enhanced pane feature will be available?
I think it's in beta now (2.3). Not sure what to expect from them but they seem to "get it". |
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Steven WebsterActive Modules Staff Post Count:1276
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| 26 Sep 2009 12:23 AM |
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Posted By Terry Sadler on 25 Sep 2009 08:47 PM
Steve,
This is really cool...I've probably spent close to $1000 in skins over the past few years and have really only been happy with a few of them. I've been learning about skinning and css for a while but am at it only part time so this really looks promising.
I'm guessing you can also edit the skin and make changes to it using a standard editor after you've created it. Have you played around with modifying the containers with an editor?
Me too. Actually, closed to $2500 for clients, etc. I've become very good at eyeballing skins on snowcovered for "worthyness". I just have never seen the quality coming from skin designers for DNN like you would from templatemonster.com etc. I always end up compromising and "tuning" things myself. I have created some customer containers based on the code generated. It's pretty standard CSS stuff. |
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Frozen DNNCustomers Post Count:971
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| 26 Sep 2009 02:37 AM |
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I bought it! Lets see how many times I use this one!
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I am using the latest AS/AF/DNN available.
Thanks. |
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Steven WebsterActive Modules Staff Post Count:1276
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| 26 Sep 2009 08:38 AM |
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Maybe I should have become an Artisteer affiliate  |
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Dan BallCustomers Post Count:582
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| 26 Sep 2009 10:32 AM |
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Posted By swebster on 26 Sep 2009 12:23 AM
Me too. Actually, closed to $2500 for clients, etc. I've become very good at eyeballing skins on snowcovered for "worthyness".
Same here, I've been through hundreds of skins over the last several years, lots of free ones, lots of purchased ones, quite a few home-made ones, and I have yet to find a skin that is exactly what I needed. Flex2 is the closest I've seen so far, simply because it is significantly customizable. That software definitely looks intriguing, but right now I cannot justify spending the money on it. Maybe by the end of the weekend I'll be able to talk myself into it. *grin* |
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Steven WebsterActive Modules Staff Post Count:1276
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| 26 Sep 2009 11:51 AM |
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They do have a trial. I used it for a couple of days (it generates skins but they are water marked) before deciding to purchase. |
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Exit PovertyCustomers Post Count:15
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| 10 Jul 2010 01:11 AM |
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Steven Webster
this is very cool, Please do you mind to share how you had tabs blend into the content pane
You are very helpful, I am so glad that you are part of activemodules
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TareqCustomers Post Count:434
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| 22 Jul 2010 05:38 PM |
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Posted By Steven Webster on 25 Sep 2009 02:33 PM <blockquote> Posted By Dan Ball on 25 Sep 2009 01:44 PM Steven, I like the way the tabs blend into the content pane (colorwise). That helps people see where they are, kinda like a breadcrumb effect. </blockquote> Yes, that was the goal. I spend a lot of time on usability and find it's VERY important to always tell people where they are. Also, on this site, I opted for no drop downs on the main nav (which is the only horizontal nav) on top....rather they click on "community" and see a content page that mimics this tab layout. This way there are only ever to levels of nav to deal with (main section @ top) then specific parts of that section (@ left). That way every page, including the AS and Forum pages present exactly the same way every time. Again...still tweaking the layouts <img src="http://www.activemodules.com/Portals/0/activeforums_Attach/FindGroups.png" border="0"> I plan to incorporate ads below the nav. How do you plan to incorporate ads under navs? Are you going to incorporate in the Profile view or create some pane's in the skin? I am still debating on how to handle that? Anyone have some suggestions please advice. And great job on designing Steven. I like seeing all these screenshots of what everyone is doing with AS. I also went to the vertical tabs route but I put mine on the right column. I need ot do a few cleanups and I will share my screen here as well. |
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Steven WebsterActive Modules Staff Post Count:1276
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| 22 Jul 2010 10:33 PM |
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@Exit & @Tareq, It's been a while since the thread was active. @Exit...not sure I understand your question. |
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TareqCustomers Post Count:434
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| 23 Jul 2010 09:18 AM |
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Steven I was asking how you were going to implement the ads in the profile page? I am going to do ads on my site both gooogle and banner ads. But my profile view already takes full width of my page so I cannot add another pane on the right for ads. Google is easy I can add script in the profileview template but not sure about the banner ads. If you already done this any advice will be appreciated. Here is a screen shot of what I have done so far. Still needs more work...  |
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