no experience with javascript picking up someone elses code
Hi,
Right I have a bit of a beginners problem, I am a designer and previously had a little HTML knowledge, I am working for a charity and have picked up their website, http://www.2learn.org.uk
They had a drop down menu in place, which I would now like to change. I want to learn how to edit items within the code, delete add and change. I have tried to understand and manipulate the code but as I have not worked with javascript except copying sample code or basic stuff in BlueJ years ago that I forget.
What do I need to do in order to get this sorted can anyone help, sorry if this is a bit vague but I'm not sure where to start. I could liase with someone with the code, call it pro boner work for yourselves.
I appreciate your comments but i did read and I am a designer, I use dreamweaver and have implemented strategies to help me allow links to work. I thought forums were about helping solve problems and I have tried web design forums but obviously java is a more specific technique, I thought someone would understand that my company cannot afford to hire anyone more professional as they would charge through the roof for a simple edit. This is a stop gap for me thought someone would be kind hearted and help me and this charity out, thanks for your comments anyway.
... but obviously java is a more specific technique .....
Be aware that Java and Javascript are entirely different programming languages, in spite of the confusingly similar names.
I can understand your desire for a free ride, but would you, for example, say to your dentist "With all your years of training and experience this procedure will be very simple for you. So I think you should treat me for nothing".
the most important cofig option have been commented
Code:
var initX = 154;
var initY = 40;
var backColor = '#89C935'; // the background color of the sub menu
var borderColor = '#FFFCFF'; // the border color of the sub menu
var borderSize = 1; // the border width of the sub menu
var itemHeight = 20; // the height of the sub menu item
var xOverlap = 0;
var yOverlap = 0;
menuContent = new Array ();
{
var xx = 250;
var yy = 117;
var xx1 = 331;
var yy1 = 117;
var xx2 = 419;
var yy2 = 117;
}
//First Menu
menuContent [0] = new Array (
-1,
-1,
81, // submenu width
xx, // the horizontal position of the submenu
yy, // the vertical position of the submenu
new Array (
// submenu item text link
' Introduction', 'introduction.htm',
// submenu item text link
' Objective', 'objective.htm',
// submenu item text link
' Vision', 'vision.htm'
)
);
//second Menu
menuContent [1] = new Array (
-1,
-1,
88,
xx1,
yy1,
new Array (
' Past Projects', 'pastprojects.htm',
' Current Projects', 'currentprojects.htm',
' Future Projects', 'futureprojects.htm',
' International Engagements', 'internationalengagements.htm'
)
);
//third Menu
menuContent [2] = new Array (
-1,
-1,
241,
xx2,
yy2,
new Array (
' Funders – people who give help', 'funderspeoplewhogivehelp.htm',
' Volunteers', 'volunteers.htm',
' Case Studies', 'casestudies.htm',
' Business Link', 'businesslink.htm'
)
);
Thanks for posting the code, can I change the code so that "Business Links" = Partnerships? I did attempt to do this but this did not work.
Also can I add a new item to a drop down menu?
As for "free ride" I work for a charity and am not asking for a huge thing. I did programming for a few months, yes its a skill but the time isn't monumental. Any suggestions to where I might go to get some guidance on this one issue please feel free.
I work for a charity and am not asking for a huge thing.
You may work for the Pope himself, that will make no difference. The problem is that you must have the basic knowledge in JavaScript, otherwise you will not understand, no matter which advice you may get. I don't see what else we can add to the kind vwphillips's explanation. If you really don't understand that, what more can we do for you?
I have tried to understand and manipulate the code but as I have not worked with javascript except copying sample code or basic stuff in BlueJ years ago that I forget.
Thanks for posting the code, can I change the code so that "Business Links" = Partnerships? I did attempt to do this but this did not work.
Thanks
Just change the below code from
Code:
' Business Link', 'businesslink.htm'
To
Code:
' Partnerships', 'businesslink.htm'
in the content.js file ... This will still go to the same businesslink.htm page but the name on the dropdown will change from business link to partnership
var initX = 154;
var initY = 40;
var backColor = '#89C935';
var borderColor = '#FFFCFF';
var borderSize =1;
var itemHeight = 20;
var xOverlap = 0;
var yOverlap = 0;
menuContent = new Array ();
{
var xx = 250;
var yy = 117;
var xx1 = 331;
var yy1 = 117;
var xx2 = 419;
var yy2 = 117;
}
//First Menu
menuContent [0] = new Array (
-1,
-1,
81,
xx,
yy,
new Array (
' Introduction', 'introduction.htm',
' Objective', 'objective.htm',
' Vision', 'vision.htm'
' Staff', 'staff.htm'
)
);
//second Menu
menuContent [1] = new Array (
-1,
-1,
88,
xx1,
yy1,
new Array (
' Past Projects', 'pastprojects.htm',
' Current Projects', 'currentprojects.htm',
' Future Projects', 'futureprojects.htm',
' International Engagements', 'internationalengagements.htm'
)
);
//third Menu
menuContent [2] = new Array (
-1,
-1,
241,
xx2,
yy2,
new Array (
' Funders – people who give help', 'funderspeoplewhogivehelp.htm',
' Volunteers', 'volunteers.htm',
' Case Studies', 'casestudies.htm',
' Business Link', 'businesslink.htm'
)
);
Following previous advice this is what I came up with and dreamweaver says there is an error. Thanks for all the help and advice so far is there any reason this isn't working? please don't say dreamweaver without a good explanation
Hi guys, I am using the same javascript menu code, as before but i am wanting to use it for my own site. Can anyone point out the bit I need to change, i'm sure its probably obvious.
I have not put the site online yet but the code isn't changed. Any help much appreciated, this is my personal project.
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