adding a simple link help

[wesleythorne]

Hi, I would like to add a simple text link in the excuitve theme next to the terms and conditions link at the top of the page.
I see the terms and conditions link is
<a href="<actinic:variable name="InfoURL" />" class="link_terms_conditions"><actinic:variable name="InfoText" /></a>

How can i find the correct variable for 'Specials Page' ?

Thanks
wesley

[wjcampbe]

If Specials Page is one you have created, ther will not be a built in variable which always refers to that page. You'll need an ordinary <a href="mySpecialPageFilename.html"> type of link.

[wesleythorne]

hi, thanks, the fragment pages that i create obviously have a file name, i asume they are imbeded automaticly into the css.
Is there a quick way to open the css in actinic for editing.
Thanks
wes

[wesleythorne]

hi, please ignore my posting of file names, page file names are sown and fragments do not have a file name.
Css editing still stands!
thanks

[wesleythorne]

hi, having spent 4 hours trying to put in a simple text link I am getting frustrated with actinic.
All i want to do is create a variable with a link

This is actinics own variable for terms and conditions
<a href="<actinic:variable name="InfoURL" />"

I have spoken to support who have no idea on how to find out the variables actual hyperlink

I want to include my own text link next to terms and conditions but this seems imposable.

I have several brochure pages with html page names which i want to add a text link to for my navigation.

Am i wrong in thinking you use variables to add links, if i am wrong then why does actinic use them.

Having spent 3 years with v6 and v7 am fast loosing patience with v8.
Kind Regards
Wesley

[Bruce]

Hi Wesley,

Am i wrong in thinking you use variables to add links, if i am wrong then why does actinic use them.

You create custom links using a simple link format as pointed out by Bill in the post above. The reason Actinic uses it in the context you mention is because the variable 'Infourl' has been created and defined with a value in 'Design | Library | Variables'.

If the 'Specials' page is brochure page you have created you can then create a link like this <a href="mySpecialPageFilename.html">Specials</a>

Kind regards,