Where is this Option? PLUGINS => JAVA/BANNERS
Splash! uses plugins to enhance your page. Plugins can utilise complex internet languages such as Java and Java Script, along with many others. Using wizards, Splash! has a unique way of freeing the user from learning these languages. You can control, step-by-step, each available option for each plugin. This control gives you the ability to choose your own parameters and options.
Where is this Option? PLUGINS => JAVA => USE
By selecting use you will be presented with the available plugins on your system. If you have packages of plugins you will be presented with a menu of the available packages. Once a package is selected a menu with the available plugins within each package will be displayed, select the one you wish to add to the active page of your Splash! project.
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Applet Name
The name the applet is distributed under.
A short summary of what the applet does.
Often the plugin author is a 'third party', that is, the author may be a developer from outside the company.
If you wish to contact the developer of the plugin you should address e-mail to this address. Please send e-mail to this person relating to the product only, not how the product interacts with the Splash! environment. If you would like to ask a technical question about the interaction of the plugin, or if you are having problems please contact customer support or the person listed as the prepairer of the plugin.
The authors internet site is listed for two reasons. Firstly, it is considered netiquitte (polite) to credit the author of any plugin you use by providing a link to their website on your page. Often by registering the author will forego this requirement. If you wish to visit the authors' homepage, register the plugin or get technical support you can do so by placing this URL (address) into the appropriate field in your browser.
This states who owns the copyright of the plugin. It is usually, but not necessarily, the same as the author. Please respect the copyright and give credit to the copyright holder where credit is due. It is ordinarily enough to provide a link to the creators website. If other action is required to live up to copyright it will be stated.
Each plugin has been 'prepared' for Splash! This means that someone has provided a file which allows the plugin to be used in the Splash! environment. You do not need to know how to prepare such files yourself however if you have problems with a plugin that is not prepared by Splash! staff you should contact the person listed.
Almost all objects in Splash! can be resized. Many plugins however have dimensions that must remain fixed for them to function properly.
Almost all plugins will require some input from you which will determine the exact look and content of the plugin. If information is required you will be asked to input it one question at a time until enough information has been supplied. The number of parameters required lets you know how many questions you will be required to answer.
Where is this Option? PLUGINS => JAVA => DELETE
By selecting delete you will be presented with the available plugins on your system. If you have packages of plugins you will be presented with a menu of the available packages. Once a package is selected the available plugins within that package will be displayed. You must select individual plugins for deletion. By deleting the plugin you are removing it permanently from your system.
Where is this Option? PLUGINS => JAVA => GET NEW PLUGINS
Many plugins are not distributed with the initial Splash! download and many more are added to the Splash! site each month. In order to keep up with the latest plugins this option will transport you to the Plugins page of the Splash! homepage.
Where is this Option? PLUGINS => BANNERS
The banners plugin will allow you to join a banner swapping network such as Link Exchange. The plugin will place the appropriate code into the project page for you. You will have to supply an identification code to the wizard so that the banner swapping company can track the impressions generated from your site and reciprocate in kind by displaying your banner. To get an account you must first visit the hompage of the banner swapping company and sign up for an account.
Where is this Option? PLUGINS => BANNERS => CHECK FOR NEW BANNERS
In the future Splash! will provide plugins that will connect users to a range of different banner swapping networks. This option will transport you to the banners page of the Splash! homepage.