Utility for page design - Post ID 189930

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As I use position absolute tags almost exclusively when I use Coffee.exe (HTML Editor) I knocked up a small widget to place the tags on the clipboard for text and object positioning. So if anyone wants a copy just contact me http://inkmon.org/contact.html I also use that x,y co_ord. program Point Position all free. Usage enter x y coordinates select Text or object, click button to put the tag on the clipboard. Bit like snippets but it adds the precise positional co ordinates. Text or objects go where you want. I also like the ability to overlay objects. Basically it is only what programs like VSD does automatically.



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Could you just not make them into a snippet?
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How do you mean? "Snippet" is a common programmers tool used in all major IDE's not CC's copyrite.
They are the use of re usable code whether in php IDE's or basic IDE's. Ref.
]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snippet_(programming)
I am actually changing it to include Boiler text for other uses also. I find that using coordinates instead of tables etc is more precise, If I do need a table you guessed it it is placed exactly where I want, to the pixel.

There is a whole different world out there besides page making. In fact a lot of the programming techniques can be applied to HTML. Actually my utility does something CC's cannot, Mine inserts the exact coordinates to the pixel in the tag. When you wish to position a php variable back into a page it is the most accurate way I have found. I do have to adjust the index if it is to sit on top of a image. So as I find it useful I am offering it to others. It actually enhances the use of Coffee. I am about to try with VSD also which is all precise positioning. :rolleyes:

So! SirAGE me ole shiner, if you want a copy to try the precise way, just let me know, I promise it won't melt your hard drive
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Prism, I'd like to have a look at that app. You have my address.
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Sure, it is on the way. I will zip it up. In the mean time try and get a copy of Point Position I use that to give the coordinates. Also you have to minus the top part of the browser screen 60 pix on mine.

I have not written a pdf as I made it basically for myself I do not need one. I will explain when needed.
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