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retrolutionary (retrolutionary) wrote in rp_tutorials,
@ 2010-05-21 11:58:00

Help, please? <3
Where may I find a generator-style layout that replaces the normal header (icon, username, blah blah blah) with a header image instead?

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	hammertech 2010-05-22 10:03 am UTC (link)
	Make sure you've already checked the tags. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	retrolutionary 2010-05-22 05:44 pm UTC (link)
	Yes, I've already looked through all of those and didn't find what I needed. That's why I posted here. The kind of layout lipsticklovers has is exactly what I'm looking for. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

hammertech
2010-05-22 06:34 pm UTC (link)

Oh, sorry! I misread your question as asking whether there was a generator layout that included a picture as the header. Apologies!

That's actually a very cool idea. What might work is using the following in the sections that are part of the header: visibility: hidden;

If not, what they did was put the background (I believe it's the background anyway) over the top. Lemme see if I can figure it out.

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hammertech
2010-05-22 06:52 pm UTC (link)

I think what they did was this:

Go here. You'll see a box in grey at the top that says: /*This line moves your entries down so, that they start under the header.

Adjust number (margin-top) until it's small enough that the entries are hidden. Any would do but I personally suggest using the ones at girdles as they're easiest to edit. If you're still having trouble just let me know. And sorry for the misunderstanding again!

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retrolutionary
2010-05-22 07:00 pm UTC (link)

No problem. I'm just so glad that there are people on InsaneJournal that actually understand this coded mess. I'm quite versed in HTML/CSS, but when it comes to journals, I feel like an extreme noob.

I avoided journal roleplay for the longest time because I couldn't understand how to edit anything. It was a big, terrible mess that I just didn't want to get into, but once I figured out how to use the most basic version of journals, I started making a journal for each of my characters instead of making separate websites like we AOL roleplayers tend to do often.

It's so much easier to store character information in journals anyway.

But as for the coding, when I get a chance, I'll take a look at it and see what I can do. If I have any problems, I'm coming straight back to you and tugging on your pant leg. >>;

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hammertech
2010-05-22 08:00 pm UTC (link)

Ahh, the days long ago of AOL RP. I know those days well. It is much easier! And once you figure out the basics, super easy. So, no worries - you'll catch on soon.

No worries! It's actually rather simple once you get the basics down. If you're just starting out there's a tutorial that was posted not long ago about coding basics (here). The typography tutorial, table cheat sheet, guide to making a simple S2 layout (I think

splott's community

kerning has some resources about making S1 layouts, too) , and this website would also come in handy.

No problem. If I don't answer within a day or something just e-mail me. I'm terrible about remembering to reply to things after I mark mu mail as read.

I'm replying to your comment now, btw.

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retrolutionary
2010-05-23 04:57 am UTC (link)

I'm constructing a new, much simpler main/CDJ/sample/personal journal, and I took your advice by checking out ~girdles, but the layout doesn't look right. All of the links at the top of the page, like: recent entries, information, etc. aren't showing up at all, even though it's in the coding. I didn't even touch it!

This is the layout at ~girdles, but

tongxing is the one I'm trying to skin. See the difference?

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	tongxing 2010-05-23 11:38 am UTC (link)
	Ignore that comment altogether. I've gotten this new journal together, and I love it! I just wonder one thing... How do I eliminate the space between the top of the screen and my header image? xD (Reply to this) (Thread)

	hammertech 2010-05-28 12:28 am UTC (link)
	Next time make sure you reply to the last comment I left or I won't get a notification. That's actually one of splott's layouts. I've tried to fix it before but I'm not exactly familiar with how generator layouts are set up. You're better off asking the creator. <3 Sory I can't be of more help. (Reply to this) (Parent)