Dummy Cell

[randy1]

Hi
I want to put a dummy cell in the main table so that it pushes the links on the left side down in the page code. Can this be done, and where would I insert it? I've done this with regular html pages, but don't know if it will work in the catalog.

Thanks
Randy

[Mike Hughes]

Actinic is based on templates of 'regular' HTML.

The main page characteristics (such as the navigation links etc) are in the primary templates. Go to design=>options=>layout and you'll see the list of templates being used. just click 'edit' on the appropriate one and you'll be able to work out where you need to insert the dummy cell.

Mike

[randy1]

Dummy Cell

Hi Mike,
The way I normally did this dummy cell is like this:
<TABLE>
<TR>
<TD><!--dummy cell to push links down--></TD>
<TD ROWSPAN=2 VALIGN=top>Welcome to the Web's best online catalog for digital cameras, digital camcorders, Tivo's, ReplayTV's, and the very latest in electronic technology. More body text goes here...</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>
<A HREF="home.html">Home</A><BR>
<A HREF="cat.html">View our catalog</A><BR>
<A HREF="help.html">Help</A><BR>
<A HREF="search.html">Search the site</A><BR>
<A HREF="contact.html">Contact us</A><BR>
<A HREF="about.html">About us</A><BR>
</TD>
</TR>
</TABLE>
Then I would build the site inside it. I don't know how I would get the catalog inside it. I would think you would have to put it in the default overall layout template somehow. Is there an easier way?

Thanks for your help Mike!

[Mike Hughes]

I can't say I understand what you're trying to do:

- On the one hand you talk about a dummy cell to push the links down.

- On the other hand you talk about inserting the catalog into the dummy cell (or HTML code snippet)?

All you really need to do is enter a dummy cell before the links in the actinic primary template you're using.

Can you explain a bit more what you're trying to do and I'll see if I can be a bit more helpful.

Mike

[randy1]

Dummy Cell

Hi Mike,
Sorry to confuse you my apoligies. I'm having trouble figuring out where the dummy cell fits in. I know it goes in the primary template, but I'm not sure where. What would the code look like?

One more thing: I need to add a couple of links throughout the catalog. Example: Mailing list, promotional information etc. What is the easiest way to do this?

Thanks for all your help! It's appreciated.

Randy

[Mike Hughes]

Exactly where it goes depends on the theme you're using for your site (as some themes use different templates).

let me know what theme you're using and I'll see if I can work it out.

Mike

[randy1]

Dummy Cell

Hi Mike,
It's the clean (layout 04)
Thanks

[Mike Hughes]

OK. About 2/3rds of the way down you'll find a bit that says:

<td background="palette3bg.gif" valign="top" width="160"><br>
NETQUOTEVAR:SIMPLESEARCH <br><br>
NETQUOTEVAR:TOPLEVELSECTIONSTOP

The simplesearch bit is the simplesearchbox. the Netquotevar:toplevelsectionstop is where the navigation links ar being inserted.

You can increase the space between the two by putting more <br> tags at the end of the seimplesearch line. You an also add whatever content you want to between the two lines.

Mike