Thumbnail links

[Gordon]

I publish a local newsletter on a website that I maintain. I
would like to set this up such that a viewer can open the first
page's thumbnail then after viewing this page, step on to the
next page without having to go through the process of closing the
page 1 image then opening the page 2 image, and so on down the
line. What I'm saying is, I would like to be able to set this up
such that it works like the Microsoft Windows Picture and Fax
viewer. Is this possible?

I'm using MS Publisher 2000 on a Windows XP Pro SP 2 system.

If you want to take a look at the page I'm talking about go to;

http://okc-hearingloss.org/news.htm

 

[Tom Willett]

Best to ask in a Publisher newsgroup to see what addins/script they
recommend for Publisher. This newsgroup is for FrontPage.

 

[Gordon]

Best to ask in a Publisher newsgroup to see what addins/script they
recommend for Publisher. This newsgroup is for FrontPage.

My goof! I meant FrontPage 2000. I use Publisher to generate the
documents, then do an Edit/select all, copy, paste from Publisher
into Adobe Photoshop. Next, I flatten the images in Adobe and
save them as a .gif files. I then copy/paste the .gif files into
my web site's image folder, using FrontPage. At this point in the
process I set these image files up in FrontPage to display as you
can see them in the link I gave. These .gif image files open as a
thumbnail, which can then be expanded into a full page, for
reading them. All I want to do is make it possible for the viewer
to move on to the next page without having to close the one being
viewed, and go throgh the whole process again, for each page.

 

[Chuck Davis]

My goof! I meant FrontPage 2000. I use Publisher to generate the
documents, then do an Edit/select all, copy, paste from Publisher
into Adobe Photoshop. Next, I flatten the images in Adobe and
save them as a .gif files. I then copy/paste the .gif files into
my web site's image folder, using FrontPage. At this point in the
process I set these image files up in FrontPage to display as you
can see them in the link I gave. These .gif image files open as a
thumbnail, which can then be expanded into a full page, for
reading them. All I want to do is make it possible for the viewer
to move on to the next page without having to close the one being
viewed, and go throgh the whole process again, for each page.

Gordon,

I suggest a "slide show."

 

[Thor]

The whole newsletter would look better if you didn't set each page as a
graphic. On my browser, they come up as little more than a quarter-page, and
I have to zoom each one to read the text. What I'm suggesting is that you
create regular HTML pages.

You can retain the thumbnail images, but instead of using the thumbnail
function, just size your original GIFs accordingly. Set a hyperlink from
each GIF to the HTML page it refers to. Then, include [Next], [Previous] and
[Home] buttons/hyperlinks at the top and bottom of each page to take the
reader to another full-size page.

Hope this helps.

 

[Tina Clarke]

I publish a local newsletter on a website that I maintain. I
would like to set this up such that a viewer can open the first
page's thumbnail then after viewing this page, step on to the
next page without having to go through the process of closing the
page 1 image then opening the page 2 image, and so on down the
line. What I'm saying is, I would like to be able to set this up
such that it works like the Microsoft Windows Picture and Fax
viewer. Is this possible?

I'm using MS Publisher 2000 on a Windows XP Pro SP 2 system.

If you want to take a look at the page I'm talking about go to;

http://okc-hearingloss.org/news.htm

I'm curious why don't you make the newsletters accessible?

btw the graphics are not that great for anyone just wearing glasses as I do,
the font is not that easy to see, yes i have expanded the graphic.

Does the org get any kind of grant of any sort from the gov? If so I think
(I'm not sure but it would surely pay you to check it out) that you have to
have a accessible website and not just for the deaf/hard of hearing.

btw www.911medicalalert.com says the domain is expired you might want to
remove that from your news page.

Tina

 

[Gordon]

I'm curious why don't you make the newsletters accessible?

btw the graphics are not that great for anyone just wearing glasses as I do,
the font is not that easy to see, yes i have expanded the graphic.

Does the org get any kind of grant of any sort from the gov? If so I think
(I'm not sure but it would surely pay you to check it out) that you have to
have a accessible website and not just for the deaf/hard of hearing.

btw www.911medicalalert.com says the domain is expired you might want to
remove that from your news page.

Tina

Tina, I'm not sure what you mean by "make the newsletter
accessible?" I have it set up such that a viewer can click on any
of the thumbnail images and open that into a full page image.

No, we don't get any public grants or other such funding. We do
receive private grants and contributions, but these are
individual or family contributions. This website is fully
accessible to anyone who wants to view it.

Thanks for the tip about the expired domain. I check these from
time to time but haven't reviewed the list lately.

Gordon

 

[Gordon]

The whole newsletter would look better if you didn't set each page as a
graphic. On my browser, they come up as little more than a quarter-page, and
I have to zoom each one to read the text. What I'm suggesting is that you
create regular HTML pages.

You can retain the thumbnail images, but instead of using the thumbnail
function, just size your original GIFs accordingly. Set a hyperlink from
each GIF to the HTML page it refers to. Then, include [Next], [Previous] and
[Home] buttons/hyperlinks at the top and bottom of each page to take the
reader to another full-size page.

Hope this helps.

Thor, I haven't yet figured out a workable means for setting up
the newsletter, other than as a series of graphic images. The
quarter-page size you mention can be expanded to full size by
moving your mouse pointer off the image for a moment, then moving
it back onto th eimage. Wait a few seconds for the expand button
to appear at the lower right, then click on this button.

I agree, this is awkward, but I have not figured out any means
for showing these newsletter pages by any other means. I would
like to be able to set them up like a Powerpoint presentation,
such that the viewer could simply click a NEXT button and move on
to the next page.

Gordon

 

[Gordon]

Gordon,

I suggest a "slide show."

Chuck, a slide show is what I would like, but I haven't figured
out how to set this up. This may be possible with FP 2003, but
I'm still using FP 2000. Maybe I should consider upgrading.

Gordon

 

[Thor]

Gordon, it's easier to read your responses if you place them at the top of
the page, rather than at the bottom.

Gordon, it's easier to read your responses if you place them at the top,
like this.

Why aren't you publishing each page of the newsletter as a web page straight
from Publisher? Then you can make the modifications I suggested in
FrontPage. No graphics at all, except those embedded in the newsletter.

The whole newsletter would look better if you didn't set each page as a
graphic. On my browser, they come up as little more than a quarter-page,
and
I have to zoom each one to read the text. What I'm suggesting is that you
create regular HTML pages.

You can retain the thumbnail images, but instead of using the thumbnail
function, just size your original GIFs accordingly. Set a hyperlink from
each GIF to the HTML page it refers to. Then, include [Next], [Previous]
and
[Home] buttons/hyperlinks at the top and bottom of each page to take the
reader to another full-size page.

Hope this helps.

Thor, I haven't yet figured out a workable means for setting up
the newsletter, other than as a series of graphic images. The
quarter-page size you mention can be expanded to full size by
moving your mouse pointer off the image for a moment, then moving
it back onto th eimage. Wait a few seconds for the expand button
to appear at the lower right, then click on this button.

I agree, this is awkward, but I have not figured out any means
for showing these newsletter pages by any other means. I would
like to be able to set them up like a Powerpoint presentation,
such that the viewer could simply click a NEXT button and move on
to the next page.

Gordon

 

[Gordon]

Thor, I see many comments chastising persons for "top posting." I
really don't have any preference, but I can see how a newcomer
trying to read the earlier posts might prefer that each one be
below the previous one.

I will look into using Publisher to "Save as a web page" and see
if I can get that to work. I did publish the newsletter as a
series of full sized pages a few years back, and many of the
readers suggested that I use the thumbnail arrangement.

Gordon

Gordon, it's easier to read your responses if you place them at the top of
the page, rather than at the bottom.

Gordon, it's easier to read your responses if you place them at the top,
like this.

Why aren't you publishing each page of the newsletter as a web page straight
from Publisher? Then you can make the modifications I suggested in
FrontPage. No graphics at all, except those embedded in the newsletter.

The whole newsletter would look better if you didn't set each page as a
graphic. On my browser, they come up as little more than a quarter-page,
and
I have to zoom each one to read the text. What I'm suggesting is that you
create regular HTML pages.

You can retain the thumbnail images, but instead of using the thumbnail
function, just size your original GIFs accordingly. Set a hyperlink from
each GIF to the HTML page it refers to. Then, include [Next], [Previous]
and
[Home] buttons/hyperlinks at the top and bottom of each page to take the
reader to another full-size page.

Hope this helps.

Thor, I haven't yet figured out a workable means for setting up
the newsletter, other than as a series of graphic images. The
quarter-page size you mention can be expanded to full size by
moving your mouse pointer off the image for a moment, then moving
it back onto th eimage. Wait a few seconds for the expand button
to appear at the lower right, then click on this button.

I agree, this is awkward, but I have not figured out any means
for showing these newsletter pages by any other means. I would
like to be able to set them up like a Powerpoint presentation,
such that the viewer could simply click a NEXT button and move on
to the next page.

Gordon

 

[Trevor L.]

Chuck, a slide show is what I would like, but I haven't figured
out how to set this up. This may be possible with FP 2003, but
I'm still using FP 2000. Maybe I should consider upgrading.

Gordon

There are many suggestions on this NG for how to set up a slide show
It isn't dependent on which version of FP - you jaut place code into the HTML view

I have some exmaples on
http://tandcl.homemail.com.au
Picture Album
Personal Photo Gallery

These may be a bit complex. But if you like it, I can send some details or maybe point you to places on the web (E.T.Culling has
many suggestions)
--
Cheers,
Trevor L.
[ Microsoft MVP - FrontPage ]
MVPS Website: http://trevorl.mvps.org/
Family Website: http://tandcl.homemail.com.au

 

[Thor]

Go ahead and use thumbnails. But link them to pages you created in Publisher
instead of graphics of those pages.

Any newcomer is going to read down the forum list. By the time she reads
your response, she's already read the underlying material. That's why top
posting is preferred.

Thor, I see many comments chastising persons for "top posting." I
really don't have any preference, but I can see how a newcomer
trying to read the earlier posts might prefer that each one be
below the previous one.

I will look into using Publisher to "Save as a web page" and see
if I can get that to work. I did publish the newsletter as a
series of full sized pages a few years back, and many of the
readers suggested that I use the thumbnail arrangement.

Gordon

Gordon, it's easier to read your responses if you place them at the top of
the page, rather than at the bottom.

Gordon, it's easier to read your responses if you place them at the top,
like this.

Why aren't you publishing each page of the newsletter as a web page
straight
from Publisher? Then you can make the modifications I suggested in
FrontPage. No graphics at all, except those embedded in the newsletter.

The whole newsletter would look better if you didn't set each page as a
graphic. On my browser, they come up as little more than a quarter-page,
and
I have to zoom each one to read the text. What I'm suggesting is that
you
create regular HTML pages.

You can retain the thumbnail images, but instead of using the thumbnail
function, just size your original GIFs accordingly. Set a hyperlink from
each GIF to the HTML page it refers to. Then, include [Next], [Previous]
and
[Home] buttons/hyperlinks at the top and bottom of each page to take the
reader to another full-size page.

Hope this helps.

Thor, I haven't yet figured out a workable means for setting up
the newsletter, other than as a series of graphic images. The
quarter-page size you mention can be expanded to full size by
moving your mouse pointer off the image for a moment, then moving
it back onto th eimage. Wait a few seconds for the expand button
to appear at the lower right, then click on this button.

I agree, this is awkward, but I have not figured out any means
for showing these newsletter pages by any other means. I would
like to be able to set them up like a Powerpoint presentation,
such that the viewer could simply click a NEXT button and move on
to the next page.

Gordon

 

[Thomas A. Rowe]

Top posting has never been the preferred posting method in this newsgroup.

--
==============================================
Thomas A. Rowe
Microsoft MVP - FrontPage
==============================================
Agents Real Estate Listing Network
http://www.NReal.com
==============================================

Go ahead and use thumbnails. But link them to pages you created in Publisher instead of graphics
of those pages.

Any newcomer is going to read down the forum list. By the time she reads your response, she's
already read the underlying material. That's why top posting is preferred.

Thor, I see many comments chastising persons for "top posting." I
really don't have any preference, but I can see how a newcomer
trying to read the earlier posts might prefer that each one be
below the previous one.

I will look into using Publisher to "Save as a web page" and see
if I can get that to work. I did publish the newsletter as a
series of full sized pages a few years back, and many of the
readers suggested that I use the thumbnail arrangement.

Gordon

Gordon, it's easier to read your responses if you place them at the top of
the page, rather than at the bottom.

Gordon, it's easier to read your responses if you place them at the top,
like this.

Why aren't you publishing each page of the newsletter as a web page straight
from Publisher? Then you can make the modifications I suggested in
FrontPage. No graphics at all, except those embedded in the newsletter.



The whole newsletter would look better if you didn't set each page as a
graphic. On my browser, they come up as little more than a quarter-page,
and
I have to zoom each one to read the text. What I'm suggesting is that you
create regular HTML pages.

You can retain the thumbnail images, but instead of using the thumbnail
function, just size your original GIFs accordingly. Set a hyperlink from
each GIF to the HTML page it refers to. Then, include [Next], [Previous]
and
[Home] buttons/hyperlinks at the top and bottom of each page to take the
reader to another full-size page.

Hope this helps.

Thor, I haven't yet figured out a workable means for setting up
the newsletter, other than as a series of graphic images. The
quarter-page size you mention can be expanded to full size by
moving your mouse pointer off the image for a moment, then moving
it back onto th eimage. Wait a few seconds for the expand button
to appear at the lower right, then click on this button.

I agree, this is awkward, but I have not figured out any means
for showing these newsletter pages by any other means. I would
like to be able to set them up like a Powerpoint presentation,
such that the viewer could simply click a NEXT button and move on
to the next page.

Gordon