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Full screen (F11)
« on: February 28, 2006, 09:47:43 PM »
Is there a way I could have it that as soon as a user connected to my site their screen would be maximized? (F11 in Internet Explorer BTW) If so is there a way the page would automatically autohide the menubar after being maximized. I'm trying to create a more in depth experience.

Are these ideas even possible or are these inaccesible browser settings I can't change from my pages script?
« Last Edit: February 28, 2006, 09:49:44 PM by Wraith112 »

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    Re: Full screen (F11)
    « Reply #1 on: February 28, 2006, 10:30:22 PM »
    As far as I know, the user has to do this himself.
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    Re: Full screen (F11)
    « Reply #2 on: March 01, 2006, 12:42:52 AM »
    I can think of all sorts of reasons why you shouldn't be able to take over someone's browser in this way.  Nope.  Not possible.
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      Re: Full screen (F11)
      « Reply #3 on: March 01, 2006, 01:12:11 AM »
       Wraith.......
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      I'm trying to create a more in depth experience.

      If Viewing your site in  full screen ( F11) .....how about putting a big bold note on your Index.html   saying for best viewing use.... full screen ( F11)

      Then it's their choice....... or consider redesigning your website.

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      Re: Full screen (F11)
      « Reply #4 on: March 01, 2006, 02:41:22 AM »
      You could alternatively use a javascript-launched popup window with minimal controls.  But your users may not like the fact that they have no back button, no refresh button, etc.  Still, if you're determined to do this, a javascript-launched window is the way to go since you may have some degree of control over the window size etc.  Don't rely on this though - many people (me included) disable such javascript in their browser.
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      Re: Full screen (F11)
      « Reply #5 on: March 01, 2006, 07:59:54 AM »
      Ugh, that's too bad.  :-/

      Anyway I have another few questions.

      Question 1: How do I get my index.html's background pic to fit to the screen. (preferably in all resolutions) Right now the top left is the only part on the screen.

      Question 2: Is there a way I could have a user click on a link and be sent to their "My Computer". What is the path of My Computer anyway.

      « Last Edit: March 01, 2006, 08:07:27 AM by Wraith112 »

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      Re: Full screen (F11)
      « Reply #6 on: March 01, 2006, 08:02:58 AM »

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      If Viewing your site in  full screen ( F11) .....how about putting a big bold note on your Index.html full screen ( F11)


      How do I change the titles bar text? I can do that in my script right?
      « Last Edit: March 01, 2006, 08:08:16 AM by Wraith112 »

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        Re: Full screen (F11)
        « Reply #7 on: March 01, 2006, 08:20:02 AM »
        You don't have to. At the top of your page, put down this (assuming you're not using CSS):

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        <size="3"><p><b>For best browsing experience, please press F11 to make your browser full-screen.</b></p></size>
        If you are using CSS, you can set up a <p> style that makes it bold.

        Good luck. 8-)
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        Re: Full screen (F11)
        « Reply #8 on: March 01, 2006, 08:36:57 AM »
        Ok, great.  :D
        « Last Edit: March 01, 2006, 09:01:25 AM by Wraith112 »

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        Re: Full screen (F11)
        « Reply #9 on: March 01, 2006, 09:49:38 AM »
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        Question 1: How do I get my index.html's background pic to fit to the screen. (preferably in all resolutions) Right now the top left is the only part on the screen.
        It seems to me that what you really want to achieve would be better done in Flash, which provides that kind of flexibility.  In plain HTML, resizing images dynamically requires javascript, is not guaranteed, and sometimes gives poor results.  That said, if you're using a background image, possibly a repeating pattern is better.

        Certain HTML layouts can look as though they have auto-resizing images.  Look at my web site for example (see the link in my sig).  Re-size the browser window and look what happens to the string of mini photos, top centre.  That kind of thing is done with CSS or tables.

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        Question 2: Is there a way I could have a user click on a link and be sent to their "My Computer". What is the path of My Computer anyway.
        Why do you want to do this?  Please remember that browsers are only supposed to be able to interact with an operating system in a very limited fashion.  Anything else poses a security risk.  You could probably achieve your desired result using an ActiveX control - that would involve the users downloading some code to their computers.  But that kind of thing tends to lock your users into using a particular browser - again, not desireable.
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        Re: Full screen (F11)
        « Reply #10 on: March 01, 2006, 04:22:54 PM »
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        Why do you want to do this?

        Well, I guess I don't really want to, but I was just curious if My Computer had a path like "C:\*\*" or if it was an .exe or something.
        The reason I'm interested in having them access their computer is because I'm sort of creating a game site for my friends. We all play Halo PC Custom Edition and I want to put maps to download on the site. So I wanted there to be a shortcut to their "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Halo Custom Edition\maps." Although I suppose I could just do this with a hyperlink.

        What exactly is Active X?
        « Last Edit: March 02, 2006, 04:17:01 PM by Wraith112 »

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          Re: Full screen (F11)
          « Reply #11 on: March 01, 2006, 11:52:58 PM »
          Wraith...... What size monitor are you using to design your site ?    
              
          I would suggest reducing the size of the images .......until you dont have to use the side to side navigation bar....... This is from your site ...just reduced ......  I just resized it to fit the available window ....( I still have it a bit too small but you can get the idea)    
            
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          Re: Full screen (F11)
          « Reply #12 on: March 02, 2006, 07:52:59 AM »
          Thanks, I'll keep working.  :)

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          Re: Full screen (F11)
          « Reply #13 on: March 03, 2006, 02:59:58 AM »
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          I wanted there to be a shortcut to their "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Halo Custom Edition\maps." Although I suppose I could just do this with a hyperlink.
          I think a download link would be appropriate, and let your users decide where to store stuff.

          Imagine if web sites were able to store programs anywhere on a user's hard drive.  What could WIN.COM be replaced with?  EXPLORER.EXE?  Etc.

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          What exactly is Active X?
          The short answer: It's a way of inserting program code into a web page.  Only works in browsers that allow it.  i.e. Internet Explorer.  Generally considered a security risk, and now turned off by default in IE7 and IE6 WinXP SP2.

          >The long answer<
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            Re: Full screen (F11)
            « Reply #14 on: March 04, 2006, 08:11:19 PM »
            Oh, I don't know if you're past this or not, but when I said "at the top of the page" I meant right under the <body> tag. I read my post and realized that I posted in a way that could be misinterpreted. ;)
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