Chris Garrett

Printable Chat Logs

chrisgarrett@swirlhost.com — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 06:00:00 GMT

We've finally gotten around to creating a way to print the chat logs for our SwirlChat version 2.x. This method uses the free, open source module Open Web Studio. The module can be downloaded directly from their SourceForge project page. However, by registering on their website you have access to their support forums and wiki.

Menus and Flash Content

chrisgarrett@swirlhost.com — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 06:00:00 GMT

It would seem that not all page elements are created equal. I have a menu and flash content directly below it, but no matter how much I adjust the z-index of both elements I just can NOT seem to keep the menu from falling behind the flash content. The menu should overlay on TOP of the flash but it doesn't. When you're tired of trying to adjust the z-Index on those elements, check out this article. I'll give you a hint, z-index is only part of the problem.

Background blues...

chrisgarrett@swirlhost.com — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 06:00:00 GMT

A problem I've run into as a skin designer is that when editing a text/html area using the Rich Text Editor (Free Text Box) that comes with DNN the body style shines through to it. For instance if you have a grey or black background set in your CSS file for the Body { } selector, this color will be the background of your Rich Text Editor... but, no more.

The pesky pixel pains

chrisgarrett@swirlhost.com — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 06:00:00 GMT

Here's a quick tip on how to avoid having your SolPartMenu expand when your mouse hovers over it.