Trying to get the same functionality as Google FastFlip. Not just with the thumbnails, but even for the larger images too.
Notice how when you click on a story, you see the main story front and center, and you see smaller half-screens of previous and next stories.
How can I get that functionality? Is there a plugin for one of the JS frameworks that does this already?
I also love the speed and feel of flipping through the images.
Look at jquery. It's a good first step.
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I know that there are plenty of threads that focus on this topic, but I couldn't find one that I was able to follow along with, as I don't have any experience in PHP and I'm fairly new to programming.
I have a website that I need to refresh the cache every time there is an update. I know that the easiest way would be to just use meta tags and disable the cache, but I don't want the user experience to be slowed down much. The main aspects that I'll be updating regularly are some paragraphs, images, background images, the selected song on a Javascript SoundCloud plugin, a Javascript image slider, and style sheets. Is there any way to get browsers to sense an update and only then refresh the cache?
I'll be wanting to change the song in the music player, add more slides (and change them) in the slideshow, change the top background image occasionally, update styles once in a while, and edit paragraphs (when adding events to the "Shows" tab, for instance.)
A detailed answer would be great. When I tried to look at other threads, I had no idea where to put things or if they even needed a whole new file, much less what they meant or did.
Here is a GREAT resource on how to control caching on your site.
If you scroll down to the #EXPIRES hash, from there on down, it pretty much explains it all.
I have been spending about 7 hours today, trying to:
a) Create my own carousel using intensive javascript and CSS3 features (see this pastebin)
b) Setup and integrate the Roundabout plugin from FredHQ
c) Setup and integrate the Cloud Carousel plugin from Professor Cloud
Both third party solutions were tried because i failed in accomplishing what i wanted by myself. Unfortunately, both solutions do not work the way i would require them to. Both are amazing for displaying images, but i need to show more complex content, a heavily styled DIV with multiple encapsulated DIVs inside, PNGs with transparency, and so forth.
FredHQ's version did not work as it did not scale the content inside my DIVs. Not even the text was scaled, until i removed the font-size parameter, but that is something i need for a proper layout. Cloud's version works with images only.
I have hit a wall and i cannot seem to find any other solution. It seems the word "carousel" is used for slideshows and sliders, so i find hundreds of such solutions, but not one that works like i need it to.
What i need is decreasing opacity on further objects, while the center one is at full opacity. Also further objects should be scaled down by certain scale factors. It does not have to be 3D (not desired, even), but due to the scaling it would look 3d-like.
It does not have to be jQuery, although its probably a good idea if it is.
Does anybody know or can anyone point me to a proper solution?
Have you looked at monete(git), http://www.jacklmoore.com/monte? 184 line. Not sure you'll find something easier to dig into and make it work your way. Hundreds of solutions? So I'll take it you looked at the cycle plugin as well. That's probably one of the most mature and robust ones out there. You're asking for a lot in your question and these kind of question just wear people out after a while. That's all.
You probably won't find anything that fits your needs EXACTLY and you'll have to roll it yourself or hire someone. If you get something going and come back for specific help, you'll fair much better.
I am looking for a plugin for spinning wheel in jquery. I came across the site
http://www.professorcloud.com/mainsite/carousel.htm . There is a beautiful demonstration of spinning wheel here but I need the images to be controlled on mouse-drag and also I want the same rotation to happen vertically as well. please help
I believe what you are looking for is commonly referred to as a 'Developer'. When you come to Stackoverflow (in general) you provide a source code that we look through to find out where your mistake(s) is/are. Then we tell you why the mistake(s) happen/ed, and steer you through correcting the mistake(s). If what you are you looking for is the type(s) of tool(s) that a common jQuery developer would use to achieve this then that's completely different.
For starters, it looks like you have found a carousel that you want to use to create the rotating effect. That's fine. You'll need to go through their API and instructions to get a grasp on how to integrate your next step:
Drag & Drop in jQuery
My favorite plugin for this is jQuery UI. It's a complete suite for jQuery that provides an array of different enhancements, including the 'Drag & Drop' effect you want.
http://jqueryui.com/demos/droppable/
You'll have to (once again) work with the API and instructions, and create events to control how the carousel should be affected by the Drag & Drop plugin.
Vertical Carousel
Some quick digging regarding the need for Vertical implementation lead me to a Stackoverflow question regarding the same exact needs.
JQuery Cloud Carousel that scrolls vertically
He also discussed what changes you need to make to the script in order to account for the change in axis. That's a huge +.
You can see a working version of it below -
http://www.inspiritandintruth.com/ (look at the right hand side)
All of this combined should get you what you want. With a bit of work and adjusting, you'll be able to get your end result.
Best of luck.
I've found a feature on two different websites that I'd like to include on one of my web projects, but I can't figure out how they're doing it. I think they're using either jQuery or mootools, but I'm not sure.
http://www.x-plane.com/index_desktop.html
I'm new here so I don't have the reputation to post the other link, but if you do a Google search for "Andrews Institute of Orthopaedics" its the top result. I'll see if I can answer a few questions to earn my keep.
The thing that I like about these is that the images and text (including links) are all rotated together. I've done a few web searches related to cycle, rotate and slide but it's not coming together for me. Can anyone give me a nudge in the right direction?
The page you linked is using prototype for this (usually because that's what the author knew, as with most libraries), and it is custom script they've written. However, jQuery has a lot of plugins with various styles, just see what one fits your taste best. I'd suggest taking a look here and a look here.
Anything you find can be automated on a timer like the site you linked, or use buttons, or both. These are all pretty flexible, I'd start by finding the plugin you want, try and get it going, then asking a question here if you have problems getting it to behave exactly how you want.
I need to create a flip book/page application. I have seen flash created flip page, can it be done in any other languages, e.g. jquery or javascript? And also, what are some concepts that I am required to have in mind/knowledge on for creating a flip book?
Thanks.
Not quite sure what you mean by "flip book", can you elaborate on this?
If you mean just a digital book, that you can turn the pages of, then I would surgest looking into this AS3 page-flip engine. And here is a list of good (mostly commercial) examples
EDIT* - Not to sure why you would want to create this from scratch, as there are a ton of well made Page-flip libraries out there that are really nicely build, and are either free, or really cheep. Most of the time they are customizable too.
That said, I think they are probably all using a combination of the following:
Preloaded pages - movieclip with either an image or
other graphics preloaded into it
Gradients - to give the illusion of a 3d page that is "turning"
Trigonometry - for dragging effect. To angle the page towards mouse
Masks - to get the page folding effect, when the user start to drag the page, the next page is loaded over the top. Both these page have been masked off based on the users mouse position.
Also the Page-flip engine I linked to above (MegaZine), is open-source. So if you where really keen, then you could dive into there source code and take a look for yourself.
Hope that helps somewhat.
If you need something simple, and don't want to delve into codes, try out pressmo: http://pressmo.com/example3/1
It works faster on slower computers than most of other similar services and what's important you keep your flipbook on your own computer/web server (as online flash or offline executable).
To create a flip page you have to upload your content as a PDF file (which can be easily obtained from Word or Open Office).
Usually a good solution for flipbooks is to keep the number of your pages even, otherside the user will not have the possibility to turn the last site. All pages should be similar size also.
You can use Flex Application
Like this right: Sample Book
Code is here: Source Code