Where is this Option? PAGE => PAGE DETAILS
This information is stored in the header of the webpage HTML code. This information is used to let people know who designed the page and who the page belongs to. It is not neccessary to record anything in this field unless you wish.
Where is this Option? WINDOW => EMULATE R => 640/800/1024
Every visitor who visits your website may have a unique view. This is because their can be an infinite software and hardware combination that you as the author cannot control. What you can do however is make sure you take steps to make your website looks good on as many different settings as possible.
Where is this Option? WINDOW => MODE => NORMAL EDIT MODE
Normal Mode (or Edit Mode), is the default mode of Splash! This mode, allows you to make use of all the Splash! editing features.
Where is this Option? WINDOW => MODE => HYPERTEXT MODE
Hypertext Mode allows you to test your hyperlinks, without actually
having to preview your page. In this mode you can not edit your project at all, you can simply click on your hyperlinks and Splash! will take you to that point in your project.
At any time, Splash! allows you to preview you work in progress. This is done by using either the preview button at the top of the screen, or through the pull-down menu. Your page will now be shown through your default browser software.
Where is this Option? FILE => PREFERENCES => PREVIEW BROWSER SETUP
Splash! allows you to use any browser for the purpose of previewing. Using this option, you can determine whichever browser you would like Splash! to use. This option can be helpful because every browser will display your website slightly differently.
You must enter both the path and the executable (a file with a .exe extension) filename of the browser, for example;
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C:\NETSCAPE\COMMUNICATOR\NETSCAPE.EXE
Almost all objects that are placed in Splash! can be resized, with the exception of some plug-in's. All you need to do is click on the object to select it. By moving over the box at the bottom right corner and left clicking, you can drag and resize the object to whichever size you like. Please note, you can resize an image object using this method however it will not reduce the image's file size, it simply changes the viewing dimensions. It will take just as long to view when downloading the page over the net regardless of its dimensions.
You can lock the aspect ratio, by holding the shift key while resizing.
Where is this Option? INSERT => STAMPS => DATE/SPLASH!
Stamps are objects that can be pasted onto your page. Splash! contains two stamps that can be quite useful. These are date, and Splash! stamps.
The date stamp can be used to show when the last time the page was updated. This is automatically updated when you edit or add things to your page. The second stamp is a Splash! icon, and lets people know that you used Splash! to create your page.
Where is this Option? FILE => GENERATE HTML
Generating html means converting it from its current state, a Splash! www file, into the standard code that the internet uses, HTML code. Your generated (exported) website may consist of several files including graphics files and files with the extension HTML.
The project should be generated to a directory that contains only information that has been generated by Splash! or is used by the website, this will ensure clarity and make uploading your website to the internet an easier task. You can select a directory to export to or you can use the Browse button to bring up a windows dialog box which will allow you to search your system.
Splash! will copy all images into the same directory and any other information it may need. However, if you have referred to images, sounds or other files from within the User Code option Splash! will be unable to export these files. To avoid errors these files must be manually moved to the appropriate directory.
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This option will export ALL of your pages.
This option will only export the page that you are currently viewing.
This option will only export those pages that have been modified since
you last exported your project.
This option will only export those pages that you choose.
Where is this Option? Generate HTML
Site Upload allows you to place your page on the web. This is what you will want to do with your final product. Once it's on the web, other people all around the world will be able to view your page. First though, you will need to provide the following information for Splash!
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The remote machine, is the server that stores your web page. This is where you need to supply the domain name of your service provider. Do not add http:// here. Check with your service provider for further information.
In order to place a web page on the remote machine, you must have an account. This is the account name used to login to the remote machine.
In addition to the account name, you must also supply the account password.
You will sometimes need to supply a directory for your web page. This is the location your files are to be stored within the server. Usually this would be public_html or left blank, but check with your service provider if you are not sure.
Where is this Option? WINDOW => HIDE TOOLBAR/SHOW TOOLBAR
The toolbar, is the object that displays your most commonly used Splash! features. It allows for easy access to many of Splash!'s powerful editing features. For your convenience however, you may select <>Hide Toolbar so that it doesn't get in the way. This can be done from the pull-down menu, Window. To bring the toolbar back, simply click on Show Toolbar from the same menu.