expression web help

Display data in expression web using asp

jim

Our latest expression web tutorial explains how to populate a dropdown list from a database and then show the details relevant to the item clicked using a details view control, although a grid view control can be used if you prefer.

http://www.expression-web-designer-help.com/dropDisplay/Populate-Dropdown-from-database.htm

Expression web ad rotator control

jim

Probably the easiest asp.net control to use, the adrotator control allows you to display a different image each time the page is loaded/reloaded.

http://www.expression-web-designer-help.com/adRotator/using_the_ad_rotator.htm

A basic introduction to using the control

Expression web shopping cart

jim

Expression web shopping carts need not cost you anything and the bonus, unlike 3rd party shopping carts can be seamlessly blended into your expression web, web design.

Taking the northwind traders database out of access, i have created a sample site http://www.expression-web-help.com/laidback/ProductListPagecat1.aspx

and purchase page http://www.expression-web-help.com/laidback/beverages.aspx

and a contact page http://www.expression-web-help.com/laidback/employees.aspx

12 months on

jim

and purchase page http://www.expression-web-help.com/laidback/beverages.aspx

and a contact page http://www.expression-web-help.com/laidback/employees.aspx

Use XML data in Expression web

JimD

This tutorial, shows how to first create a simple XML data file using access, followed by how to insert the XML onto a web page, style it, filter it and finally how to use conditional formatting.

Neglected!

jim

Its been a while since my last post. I am sorry but i have been really quite busy putting together some more great tutorials.

Thanks for hanging in there.

JIM

Drop Down Menu for expression web

JimD

After sitting in the dark for a month or 2, i have decided to release the techniques required to make a simple drag and drop horizontal drop down menu. Also built into these methods, is a way of simulating the old frontpage navigation view. It is only a simulation - more of a visual reference really.

I have the option for vertical drop-menu's too but it is quite complicated to explain so i maybe will save that for another day! However, the horizontal solution should set you on the right path.

Navigation view and dropdown menu testers required.

jim

Do you miss the old FrontPage navigation view?

Do you want dropdown menus for your web site?

We are currently testing a simple system that creates dropdown menus, a simulated frontpage navigation view and a site map just by simply dragging and dropping your web pages.

If you think you could help out testing this system, please let me know via the link below.

http://www.expression-web-designer-help.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=477&PID=3276#3276

JIM

Insert Flash in Expression web

jimd

Expression web, unlike frontpage, does not support any point and click method of inserting flash onto a page. However a very simple solution is available using the swfobject.js method.

Make a code snippet.
It will save you much time in the future, if you make a code snippet of the following script. An example of creating a code snippet in expression web can be found here in our create a page include tutorial.

Expression web tutorial

Jim EWD help

This is a basic introduction to CSS in Expression Web.

Its a narrated, flash based tutorial detailing how to:

Create and attach a style sheet

Format/style your headings

Style

tags (Paragraphs)

Style hyperlinks

Style tables and much more.

Pleease be patient, the download will take about two and half mins! The tutorial is a shade under 17 mins long.

http://www.expression-web-designer-help.com/cssTutorials/BasicCSSIntroduction.htm