Problems with Images in Custom Template

Hi,

If you want to have control and embed pictures in the template using Auctiva's tag system, use the [DESCRIPTION] tag instead of using the [DESCRIPTION_AND_IMAGES] or one of the arrangement tags, e.g. [IMGS_VERTICAL]. That gives you full control of where and what IMAGE tag method you want to use in building/converting a template for use.

Not sure about the border problem. Normally, the 400x300 images tags, e.g. [IMAGE1], should add the border. Are you seeing that problem using the one-page lister Preview? If not, test the template with the one-page lister for actual results. If you are using the URL tags, those don't add the borders, but you do have full HTML/CSS functionality to create your own borders (why I like those tags best). With the one-page lister, the URL tags don't require anything special for Auctiva hosted images, just select the images as normal off the pop-up menu.

Hope that helps.

Danno

The border doesn't show using the [image] tag at all in an actual listing preview.

With Auctiva's templates, you can decide you want your pictures vertical or horizontal, you can put them at the top of the listing or the bottom, etc by using the modify layout button. Is there a way to be able to use the "Modify Layout" button to move things around in a custom template?

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Is there a way to be able to use the "Modify Layout" button to move things around in a custom template?

Yes, use the [DESCRIPTION_AND_IMAGES] tag to turn control over to that function in the one-page lister. With that method, don't use any of the other IMAGE tags in the template.

Odd that the borders aren't working.

Danno

Hmmmm....if I do that, then I won't be able to control wehre the description goes can I?

Also, with the description and images tag, is it not possible to change the font color and size for the description part? This is what I have in the code: <font color="#87c9db" size="4">[DESCRIPTION_AND_IMAGES]</font> but it's showing up as a size 3 black instead of a size 4 baby blue. Any ideas?

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Originally posted by BB3:
Hmmmm....if I do that, then I won't be able to control wehre the description goes can I?

You place the tag exactly where you want the text inserted and the images are positioned by the layout set in the one-page lister. If you look at any of the standard pre-made Auctiva templates, you'll see that's the default method they use.

I'm pretty sure Auctiva sets a style for the text in certain document sections. I was starting a list awhile back. Remove the HTML Font and add the following CSS Style coding for a test in front of the tag (to OVERRIDE! their style sheet):

<style type="text/css">
.acttbl { width:100%; font-family: Arial, Times New Roman, Verdana; color: #87c9db; font-size: medium; }
</style>
[DESCRIPTION_AND_IMAGES]

If I'm correct, it should show you that style when you save the Template and when you do Previews in the one-page listing editor.

Danno

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<style type="text/css">
.acttbl { width:100%; font-family: Arial, Times New Roman, Verdana; color: #87c9db; font-size: medium; }
</style>

You totally rock! That worked perfectly!

Hi,

Glad that trick worked. Note, I was a little verbose with the code, as I didn't know the font family, etc. needed. Hope you can add or subtract from that basic piece of code to get a good codeset for the section. You can get the full set of codes here:

http://www.w3schools.com/css/default.asp

Post back if you need any help.

You're welcome for the assist.

Danno