[Xerte] Change the global look custom look example files

Wed Aug 4 16:06:33 BST 2010

It should resize because we are adjusting scale, not dimensions. You can
also write code in there that target the xerte timelines _level0.engine
and _levle0.engine.rootIcon which should help you,

J

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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: 04 August 2010 14:32
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Subject: Re: [Xerte] Change the global look custom look example files

Thanks for the examples. I have some familiarity with AS2, so this looks
familiar.

one more question. if I use a swf file for a background image that
includes the logo and navigation backgrounds, will it resize with the
rest of the interface when the user changes the window size of the
presentation? 

I guess what I am asking is can I cheat and use one big graphic and
reposition the buttons accordingly or do I need to address each area
separately in order to allow for enlarging and reducing of the
presentation by the user?

thanks for your help and patience.

P

On Aug 4, 2010, at 4:56 AM, Julian Tenney wrote:

> 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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> [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.
> 
> [cid:image002.png at 01CB3008.CFB665A0]
> 
> 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.nottin
> gh 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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