[Xerte] Change the global look custom look example files

[Julian Tenney]

Do you write code, or are you prepared to?

You will need to add some code to the template's .rlt file to remove the
existing interface graphics and then draw your own. 

rootIcon.cleear(); //removes the existing graphics (not the buttons)
rootIcon.beginFill(0xFFFF00,100); //sets the current fill to yellow,
with alpha = 100
rootIcon.drawRect(0,0,800,60); //draws a [yellow] rectangle

rootIcon.createEmptyMovieClip('myCustomGraphic',
++rootIcon.levels);//creates a new movie clip
rootIcon.myCustomFGraphic.loadMovie(urlToYourGraphicHere); //loads your
graphic
rootIcon.myCustomGraphic._x = 100;
rootIcon.myCustomGraphic._y = 100; //positions the graphic

You can also inspect(rootIcon) and see all the things that belong to it,
and then do whatever you need,

J

-----Original Message-----
From: xerte-bounces at lists.nottingham.ac.uk
[mailto:xerte-bounces at lists.nottingham.ac.uk] On Behalf Of J. Patrick
Moran
Sent: 30 July 2010 17:23
To: Xerte discussion list
Subject: RE: [Xerte] Change the global look custom look example files

I agree.

I don't want to change any of the functionality or controls, that would
defeat the goals of the project and long-term compatibility with new
releases.

 I just want to stylize the background elements behind the controls. Is
there a way to place an image in the background and float all the
controls on top of it?

Patrick
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From: xerte-bounces at lists.nottingham.ac.uk
[xerte-bounces at lists.nottingham.ac.uk] On Behalf Of Ron Mitchell
[ronm at mitchellmedia.co.uk]
Sent: Friday, July 30, 2010 10:01 AM
To: 'Xerte discussion list'
Subject: RE: [Xerte] Change the global look custom look example files

Hi Julian
do you have an example of a custom interface swf that works with
toolkits you can share? Or does anyone else?
I agree the last thing we want to lose is the accessibility features so
it would be great to see a custom example which retains those features
or at least the main ones.
I'm creating some support material at the moment (aimed at teachers not
developers) and for example creating one on the different learning
object properties so it would be good to be able to include the custom
interface optional property.
Cheers
Ron

From: xerte-bounces at lists.nottingham.ac.uk
[mailto:xerte-bounces at lists.nottingham.ac.uk] On Behalf Of Julian Tenney
Sent: 30 July 2010 16:03
To: Xerte discussion list
Subject: RE: [Xerte] Change the global look custom look example files

You're going to have to re-work a lot of functionality that the
interface provides, or do without it. Most of it is about accessibility,
so you ought to think carefully before throwing it all away.

Use framework template.swf and create a .swf that provides the
navigation and look and feel you want. Framework template will show you
how to call the actual navigation functions in the engine, and then you
can override the default interface with your own.

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From: xerte-bounces at lists.nottingham.ac.uk
[mailto:xerte-bounces at lists.nottingham.ac.uk] On Behalf Of J. Patrick
Moran
Sent: 30 July 2010 15:56
To: Xerte discussion list
Subject: Re: [Xerte] Change the global look custom look example files

Thanks for the quick response,

So if I understand you correctly, I can create the new interface in the
Xerte application by starting with the framework template? or is there a
specific fla file I need to copy from the framework template, then
modify and then upload into Xerte? I basically need to apply global
artwork to the interface that sits behind the functioning application to
make it look like our powerpoint slides.

P

On Jul 30, 2010, at 8:40 AM, Julian Tenney wrote:

It's easier to make your own interface in a separate .swf file and then
load that up using the .swf property on the learning object icon. If you
download the windows version of Xerte it's much easier to play around
with - in the templates folder use the Framework  template to create the
swf,

J

From:
xerte-bounces at lists.nottingham.ac.uk<mailto:xerte-bounces at lists.nottingh
am.ac.uk> [mailto:xerte-bounces at lists.nottingham.ac.uk] On Behalf Of J.
Patrick Moran
Sent: 30 July 2010 15:38
To: xerte at lists.nottingham.ac.uk<mailto:xerte at lists.nottingham.ac.uk>
Subject: [Xerte] Change the global look custom look example files

I am very new to Xerte. 1 day into it

I have installed it on my testing server successfully and now want to
edit the visual structure of the base interface to match our powerpoint
look and feel. Could someone point me to the right file or directory to
start modifying.  I have been working my way through the fla files, but
can't seem to find the ones that controls the overall look and feel of
the base presentation interface particularly the header footer and body
structure.

Thanks,

Patrick Morna

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