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How to use Drupal's Contemplate module

David — Tue, 31 May 2011 22:26:19 +0000

Learn how to use Drupal’s Contemplate module to achieve more granular theming of a node’s output.

Complete redesign of Absolute Cross

David — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 10:42:49 +0000

Absolute Cross has been redesigned from the ground up, and tons of new content is on the way. Have a look at the details behind the new site.

Choosing on which forms to use a WYSIWYG editor

David — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 08:22:35 +0000

This short guide describes how to configure several of the most popular WYSIWYG editors for Drupal to show only on forms where they are necessary, so they are available for site visitors, but don’t get in the way of administrative or site-building tasks.

Hawk Host

David — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 05:37:14 +0000

A review of my personal experience with the excellent shared hosting plan at Hawk Host.

Theming CCK input forms with hook_form_alter

David — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:00:12 +0000

A short guide with references and examples of methods for custom theming CCK input forms.

Theming the user account page in Drupal

David — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 07:58:45 +0000

This is an example of creating a template file to custom theme the Edit Account page in Drupal (user/#/edit).

Understanding Input Formats (why HTML you write is not appearing)

David — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 07:53:59 +0000

A common mistake/oversight that beginners with Drupal tend to make is forgetting about Input Formats. Content in Drupal is run through an Input Format before it gets displayed on the page, and the settings of a given Input Format can affect what HTML tags are permitted and many other aspects of the page. Read on to find out how to avoid the pitfalls of Input Formats.

Create a menu hierarchy using Primary and Secondary links

David — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 07:46:01 +0000

Use this configuration technique to get Drupal to connect your primary and secondary menus, so that when a top level menu item is selected, its children menu items will be displayed in a separate (secondary) menu, which you can position elsewhere on your page.

Create multiple-step forms using CCK Fieldgroups

David — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:48:43 +0000

Harnesses the usefulness of CCK’s “Fieldgroup” sub-module, paired with a few other key modules and settings, to give the effect of a multi-step/page form.

Custom re-ordered front page teasers

David — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:39:15 +0000

This guide will show you how to augment the default Drupal front page with the ability to sort and reorder the teasers manually in the order you prefer, rather than the default way of sorting by date, using Trigger/Actions, Nodequeue, and Views.

Cool Drupal-based sites

David — Mon, 24 May 2010 18:36:19 +0000

View a growing list of sites powered by Drupal.

Alpha / Onion Skin

David — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:49:17 +0000

Learn how to get a cool alpha fading, onion skin type of effect used by many websites.

Typewriter

David — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:46:15 +0000

A typewriter effect is one of the essential items to learn if you want to be a Flash pro. Learn how to do it, without using confusing Actionscripts

Scrolling

David — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:42:33 +0000

Learn how to import a text file into Flash and be able to display it and scroll it. Extremely useful for a news script, etc.

Custom Cursor

David — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:38:09 +0000

Learn how to make a custom cursor. Only a few lines of code, but its a must for all Flash designers.

Springy Text

David — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:35:56 +0000

Make some spring-loaded text.

Revolving Text

David — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:34:31 +0000

Create a revolving text effect in Flash.

Advanced Preloader

David — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:29:29 +0000

Here we will make an advanced preloader which determines not only the actual percent, but the Bytes Loaded, Bytes Remaining, and other neat stuff.

Audio Interface

David — Wed, 04 Aug 2004 05:03:39 +0000

Whether you’re designing an application interface, a skin for your favorite audio/video player software, or a slick website layout, you’ll find that the techniques outlined in this tutorial will be useful in these and many other instances. The example in this tutorial is a single part of what would make up a complete interface—several similar parts combined together would add up to a great looking interface. The point of this tutorial is to introduce you to many of the elements of interface design that you have at your disposal, to give you tools and ideas which you can call upon while designing your own interface.

Plastic Tabs

David — Wed, 04 Aug 2004 04:49:20 +0000

In this tutorial you’ll learn to create the smooth clear plastic tab buttons first seen on Apple.com. Over the years plastic tabs like these have become incredibly popular—try using them in a horizontal top menu for your site, along with the sliding doors technique for a great usable menu system.