Plugin Test Releases

This page will contain details of any test releases I put out. These releases will be ones where I think some testing is needed before I am confident enough to release it on WordPress extend.

Fun with Widget Structures

Fun with Widget Structures is the next evolution of the Fun with Sidebar Tabs plugin that I have decided to retire. You can read about it here: http://www.wp-fun.co.uk/fun-with-widget-structures-01-beta/

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Andrea 3 months ago 1 point
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Awesome! It would be great to be able to choose between effects. For example, I'd like a Slide and Fade Effect Combined to switch between tabs... Good work!

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Andrew Rickmann 3 months ago 1 point
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Thanks Andrea, I will add optional effects in the next beta.

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Larry VanOsdol 3 months ago 1 point
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I am working with using the beta version on a test site. I have modified the css in the form (backgrounds, colors, etc) and while everything seems to work in Firefox, all css entered in the form is ignored.

It would be very helpful to have a map of the IDs used so that the css within the file could be more easily modified.

Oh, and I'm not yet ready to load my test site for review. It is on my localhost server

Larry

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Andrew Rickmann 3 months ago 1 point
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Larry,

I have added some details on the IDs below the class map above.

When you say the CSS entered on the form is ignored can you be more specific about what you have entered where, and what it isn't doing?

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SuperMAG 3 months ago 1 point
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ok here is my first bug report for beta 1:

when i add a Text Wedget inside it An adsense Code, and save it.

and when i open the page, it opens for few seconds and then go blank.

Sorry for my bad english, if you didnt understood me then email me.

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Larry VanOsdol 3 months ago 1 point
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Andrew

I should have stated above- all css in the form is ignored by IE

I have now set up a test site for your inspection. It is running WP 2.6.1. (Above referenced site)

In Firefox, the tabs look as I would like and the border around the content is gone as dictated by the css I inserted. Unfortunately Firefox double-spaces the content

IE7 on the other hand ignores all css entered on the form, but shows the content single spaced as desired.

In addition to entering additional css on the form, I also changed two lines in the style.css file as follows:

/* style the contents of the widget */

div#fw_tabs_tabdisplay_%num% div.tab-content ul {list-style: none !important; }

div#fw_tabs_tabdisplay_%num% div.tab-content ul li {list-style: none !important; }

IE7 also ignores the above as youcan see when you visit.

I would be happy to set up an ID and password if you would like to visit the admin area.

Larry

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Andrew Rickmann 3 months ago 1 point
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Larry,

The biggest problem I have with the plugin is that no matter what I change there are still themes that override the CSS. That is what is happening in your case.

It may be because of the order the CSS is loaded in, it may be specifity issues.

All of this makes the plugin less suitable for people who don't use their own theme, or who don't understand the complexities of CSS enough to change the theme they do use to compensate.

If I can't find a way around it, which is appearing more and more likely I may stop developing it.

Now that Kaspars has come out with his tabbed widget plugin, so there is an alternative to mine, this is seeming more and more like a viable option.

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SuperMAG 3 months ago 1 point
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Any news on when will new version will come.

the current problems i have are:
i can place Adsense (text wedget) with tabs, or any other related stuff.

i want to change + - to but i dont know how.

other then that it seems to be working fine.

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Andrew Rickmann 3 months ago 1 point
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SuperMAG, I am still debating what to do with the plugin.

I am considering completely changing the way the CSS works as I am still getting problems with people who need their theme rewriting in order for the plugin to work and I don't have the time to spare on providing that much support.

It could be a while.

To change the text used for the next and back tabs you can either set the CSS to use a background image and set a tet-indent to -5000px or open up the javascript file and change the line that reads:

else {
nextVal = '+';
prevVal = '-';
}

That sets the value for the text.

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SuperMAG 3 months ago 1 point
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Thanks, just wanted to know if you are working on it.

thanks again, and good luck.

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Andrew Rickmann 2 months ago 1 point
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The first beta of the replacement to Fun with Sidebar Tabs is now up. I haven't taken into account all the feedback yet so there is more to come, but I wanted to offer it out for stability purposes:

http://www.wp-fun.co.uk/fun-with-widget-structu...

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