Website help!

[aquariumfishguy]

Hey all... let me just start off by posting this message, one I just posted on an html/java script help forum:

Hello,
I am new to Java and to be honest, I do not even know if this is a Java question but I am hoping someone can help me. I have a website, and off to the left I have buttons going down the page for the various sections to my website. Anyway, I wanted to make it so that I have a horizontal menu across the top of my website. I have seen the menus where you put the mouse over the little button and a series of other sub-categories drop down... in which you can click on them.

Can someone show me how to make that, or where I can find info regarding this? A GOOD example of this is on an aquatic website, www.aworldoffish.com.

Notice how he has a drop down menu at the top. Thats what I am wanting to do for my website, to make it more professional looking. Thanks for EVERYONE who helps me!

[Guy W]

I use this website a lot becaues I don't know javascript very well. Here is a drop down menu example.

http://www.dynamicdrive.com/dynamicindex1/dropmenuindex.htm

If you use Macromedia Dreamweaver, it has all kinds of pre-built actions to do this same thing as well.

Guy

[Watcher74]

Heh. Guy and I had the same idea.

Here's another one AFG.

http://www.dynamicdrive.com/dynamicindex1/combodescribe.htm

[aquariumfishguy]

Hey watcher, I was thinking more of a menu similar to the one on the link I gave.

It is considered a "dropdown menu", but you shouldn't have to click on it, you should be able to put your mouse over the text, and get a whole bunch of other links.

[Watcher74]

Maybe like this one?

http://www.dynamicdrive.com/dynamicindex1/hvmenu/index.htm

[aquariumfishguy]

Yes or this one:

http://www.dynamicdrive.com/dynamicindex1/sm/index.htm

The thing is, I do not know where to begin... I like the one I posted, but have no clue how to obtain the code and change the colors. :confused:

[cgrabe]

The JavaScript source for the menu used by www.aworldoffish.com is located in the file http://www.aworldoffish.com/scripts/menu.js

It appears to be included in the front page using the following code in the body:

<script language="JavaScript" src="http://www.aworldoffish.com/scripts/menu.js" type="text/javascript"></script>

<SCRIPT language=javascript>
document.write(displaymenu);
</SCRIPT>

The first level of the menu uses GIF images rather than all code, so you would need to create your own buttons to use this code without changing more than just the links. You'll probably have an easier time going with one of the examples at dynamicdrive.com since it's documented a little better.

Oh, and just to pick a nit, Java and JavaScript are two very different languages. Using the wrong term could throw off your searches when you're looking for code or help.

[Watcher74]

cgrabe is right about java/java script. The reason for the similarity in the name is that Java was already out and a big hit, so the developers of the new language called it "Java Script" to try and ride on their coattails so to speak. There are no other close similarities.

AFG, what do you use to make your website? Are you using Frontpage or something like that?

I can help you out with the coding. With the one from Dynamic Drive all you need to know is a little HTML. And trust me, HTML is pathetically easy to learn.

If you're interested shoot me a PM and I can send you a very, very short tutorial on the basics of html that will be enough for you to make webpages from scratch. And add that code to your site as well as modifying it to your preferences.

[aquariumfishguy]

I do know HTML, most of my website is html coded, with the exception of just a few images.

I have just never got into some of the finer details of coding. Sorry for throwing you all off, I meant JavaScript -- I think.

Anyway, I knew that Dave from A World of Fish used it (or was pretty sure) and so I thought about it and now want my website to have a similar method to access my pages.

I guess I could consider using the coding suplied on that website... if that's what will be easier. :D

[aquariumfishguy]

Ok, I want this one:

http://www.dynamicdrive.com/dynamicindex1/jimmenu/index.htm

... I unzipped the files on my computer, and now have no clue what to do. Despite how "easy" they claim it is, I feel totally ignorant and stupid when trying to make this. If anyone figures it out, let me know. :cool:

[Walrus]

Originally posted by Watcher74
cgrabe is right about java/java script. The reason for the similarity in the name is that Java was already out and a big hit, so the developers of the new language called it "Java Script" to try and ride on their coattails so to speak. There are no other close similarities.

This is a common misconception that happens all the time. It's actually one of the quickest ways to hack a professional Java developer off. :D Doesnt bother me though, hacks a lot of the older developers off in my office though. Crabby old guys................

AFG --
Have you looked into the tutorial folder provided with their code? Take a peek if you havent, it should clear things up.

[aquariumfishguy]

Yes I have read the tutorial, and for the most part understand what it is talking about, but I am lost in regards to where the code is at. :confused: