Dynamic HTML is really just HTML with a few new elements plus access to those elements via a scripting language. The new elements give you more precise control over how your page looks and the new object model lets you manipulate those elements programmatically using scripts.Dynamic HTML is really just HTML with a few new elements plus access to those elements via a scripting language. The new elements give you more precise control over how your page looks and the ...

Cross Fading Navigation with DHTMLNeed to build smooth and attractive fading techniques into your web site using nothing more than script? This article will explain a proven cross-browser method, with ready-to-use code. If you think you don’t need this, you willconclude otherwise after reading the article!If you’ve perused the recently re-launched Macromedia website, you’ve witnessed their smooth and sexy navigation component built in Flash. If you haven’t seen it yet, basically I’m talking about an extruded bar containing top level ...

Cross-browser Functionality with BranchingThere are several methods of ensuring cross-browser functionality with at the major browser vendors. Explore what the userAgent object can do. Included are code samples for determing what browsers visitors to your sites are using.The invention of DHTML has led to a proliferation of easily coded, impressive web pages containing animation and client-side effects. DHTML is easily learnt by building upon a foundation of previously acquired HTML knowledge and it's easily implemented, after all, it's merely a ...

YADM-Yet Another Dynamic MenuYADM is an accessible DHTML dropdown/flyout/explorer solution with complete separation of CSS and JavaScript. YADM was developed to help you create navigations that make sense, not to create whizz-bang navigations that are there for the sake of being flashy.Dropdown navigations still seem to be cool and are part of almost every screen design these days. The fact that they cause a lot of accessibility and usability issues seems not to transpire, and clients keep asking for them. ...

Dynamically Positioned Layers by Mouse PositionOne method of providing additional options to users is to present a menu that displays itself when necessary, such as when users click or just hover over an item. This article explains how to produce such a DHTML menu, which dynamically positions itself where the user’s mouse is.There are many situations where user experience can be improved on a website by using dynamic menus. These can be created and used in a variety of ways, ...

A Close Look at the Scriptaculous DHTML LibraryMany web surfers enjoy using Rich Internet Applications. They can be painful for a developer to create, however, especially when it comes to the front end. That's where the Scriptaculous JavaScript library comes in. This article, the first in a series, introduces you to this versatile software for developing user interfaces.IntroductionAs you'll probably agree with me, today's Web is quickly becoming a huge and exciting development scenario, where Rich Internet Applications (RIA) have ...

Reviewing More DHTML Effects from the Scriptaculous DHTML LibraryIf you’re looking for a straightforward guide on how to use the DHTML effects that come with the Scriptaculous framework, then look no further. Welcome to the second installment of the series that began with “A Close Look at Scriptaculous DHTML Library." Comprised of three parts, this series shows you how to create core and combined visual effects with this powerful JavaScript package, and how to use them easily with your own ...

Using Combination Effects with the Scriptaculous DHTML LibraryThe Scriptaculous animation framework has become extremely popular with web developers. Welcome to the final installment of the series “A close look at Scriptaculous DHTML library.” Made up of three instructive tutorials, this series covers the implementation of the most important animation effects that come packaged with this library, and provides you with pointers for including these effects quickly into your own web pages.IntroductionAnd speaking of DHTML effects, certainly you’ll recall that in ...

Using Sliders with the Scriptaculous FrameworkThe Scriptaculous animation framework has become popular with web developers due to its range of capabilities and its versatility. One of its more useful features is a module of DHTML-based sliders, which assist developers in creating front ends for web applications without needing to create complex JavaScript routines.IntroductionAs you’ll possibly know, in the last few months the Scriptaculous animation framework has become extremely popular with web developers, due to its remarkable capabilities for facilitating the ...

Adding More Features to Sliders with the Scriptaculous FrameworkAs you probably know, the Scriptaculous animation framework comes equipped with a module for building DHTML-based sliders. If you want to learn how to include these controls in your own web pages, start reading this article now! Welcome to the final part of the series that began with "Using sliders with the Scriptaculous framework." Comprised of two tutorials, this series gets you started quickly using these powerful DHTML controls, and shows you ...