http://support.westciv.com/ Support Forum: Recent Posts en Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:12:29 +0000 http://support.westciv.com/topic/any-updates-on-version-5-for-windows#post-1978 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:32:38 +0000 andy 1978@http://support.westciv.com/ <p>@Rockstar, amazing quote you found there!!!</p> <p>It's like us offering a website design within 24 hours on our site and always saying we can't because of workflow. </p> http://support.westciv.com/topic/any-updates-on-version-5-for-windows#post-1977 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:29:59 +0000 andy 1977@http://support.westciv.com/ <p>What are you lot using now then? None of us ever get a direct answer.</p> <p>We have all been sympathetic to family and then illness etc. but maybe if it was a serious project someone should of been recruited.</p> <p>I think most people here feel so let down they would not buy now anyway.</p> <p>such a shame.</p> <p>I'm not buying a mac just to keep up, can't afford to anyway. </p> http://support.westciv.com/topic/any-updates-on-version-5-for-windows#post-1976 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:54:41 +0000 rockstar 1976@http://support.westciv.com/ <p>And WHAT does this mean????</p> <p>Style Master</p> <p>Style Master is the leading cross platform CSS developments software, with tens of thousands of users around the world. It's the oldest, and yet MOST FREQUENTLY UPDATED CSS development tool on either platform. Version 5 for the Mac OS was released in May 2009.</p> <p>It may be the oldest but "most frequently updated" is pure fantasy--if not something else </p> http://support.westciv.com/topic/any-updates-on-version-5-for-windows#post-1975 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:40:04 +0000 sixit 1975@http://support.westciv.com/ <p>rsearle wrote: "...this one is still fogging a mirror."</p> <p>Yes, that's why they call it "VAPORware".</p> <p>I believe this website is on autopilot, and has been since before Christmas 2009. John hasn't made a post in 4 months, and he hasn't posted a blog entry in almost 9 months - the last entry is July, 2009.</p> <p>No, John's not dead... in fact he's been rather busy: <a href="http://johnfallsopp.com/" rel="nofollow">http://johnfallsopp.com/</a></p> <p>Too busy, it seems, to bother with Style Master anymore.</p> <p>Cheers,<br /> Robert~ </p> http://support.westciv.com/topic/use-stylemaster-with-the-intro-course-html-xhtml-and-css-exercises#post-1974 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:20:29 +0000 guyleech 1974@http://support.westciv.com/ <p>Hey Rockstar,</p> <p>Fair point - I mean, the guy probable emailed us because we didn't get around to replying to him on the forums (I do confess I did miss his first post). Anyway, it's all good now, and thanks for nudging us in the right direction ;-) </p> http://support.westciv.com/topic/use-stylemaster-with-the-intro-course-html-xhtml-and-css-exercises#post-1973 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:58:08 +0000 rockstar 1973@http://support.westciv.com/ <p>says Westciv Support Forums at top</p> <p>Sorry Guy,How could anyone possible know that. I thought the idea of a support forum was to post a problem and post the solution for everyone to benefit. There was no request for email support and no reply from anyone here.</p> <p>I think it was pretty reasonable to assume that no help was given..hence my post--that was mostly made to see if someone would reply--and just a slight well deserved digg </p> <p>I am glad I did not post the long version. </p> http://support.westciv.com/topic/use-stylemaster-with-the-intro-course-html-xhtml-and-css-exercises#post-1972 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:54:34 +0000 guyleech 1972@http://support.westciv.com/ <p>Hey Rockstar,</p> <p>I sorted out this guys problem via email some time ago; for those of you interested, the solutions is:</p> <p>To get this fixed you need to go down to the very bottom of the heading panel - you'll see there's a drop-down menu. Now, next to that is a little 'Add new preview document' button (it has a folder icon) - just hit that, and then input the URL of the website / exercise you're working on.</p> <p>For example, if the site you're working on is 'file://C:/Program Files/Web/stylemaster.html', use that as the link for the preview document. Once the link has been added, just use the drop-down box to select that particular file, and it will give you the correct preview.</p> <p>You other option is to remake the stylesheet by choosing the 'New from HTML document' option - this will link that stylesheet and the website together, and show the correct preview.</p> <p>Cheers,<br /> Guy </p> http://support.westciv.com/topic/use-stylemaster-with-the-intro-course-html-xhtml-and-css-exercises#post-1971 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:10:26 +0000 rockstar 1971@http://support.westciv.com/ <p>you should change your name to strike-out3</p> <p>1 week and counting </p> http://support.westciv.com/topic/use-stylemaster-with-the-intro-course-html-xhtml-and-css-exercises#post-1970 Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:51:00 +0000 balfour3 1970@http://support.westciv.com/ <p>I am a beginner with all of this (stylmaster and web development). I downloaded stylemaster with all of my courses. I have just begun the introductory course on HTML, XHTML, and CSS. I have noticed that stylemaster uses style sheets. Are style sheets appropriate for the exercises in the first course? I tried putting some of the early exercises into the middle pane (design pane?), but the results of my code don't show up immediately below. The default information about headings, etc... remains in the middle, bottom pane. </p> http://support.westciv.com/topic/any-updates-on-version-5-for-windows#post-1969 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 03:01:30 +0000 rsearle 1969@http://support.westciv.com/ <p>I read all the negative comment in this thread, and then went off and checked out Stylizer and a number of other editors that fit my features list. Stylizer is very slick but I found the UI too much of a departure from the rest of the Windows-based tool set I've built up. Call me unfashionable, antiquated or ignorant, but it didn't fit my work process or environment. But Style Master did, even allowing for a slow development schedule. I also gave bonus points for WestCiv's obvious expertise and longevity. So with only a little trepidation, I just shelled out for Style Master.</p> <p>I know a dead product when I see one, but this one is still fogging a mirror. I for one would like to offer my support and encouragement for John to press on and drag Style Master across the line. I see no reason why this product can't dominate its niche, given a little more focus, effort and good will. </p> http://support.westciv.com/topic/any-updates-on-version-5-for-windows#post-1968 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 04:57:35 +0000 Storyman 1968@http://support.westciv.com/ <p>Made the jump to Stylizer months and have been happy with it. Unfortunately, it appears Style Master has faded into the sunset. </p> http://support.westciv.com/topic/tutorial-problem-from-the-start#post-1967 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:04:17 +0000 JMagarigal 1967@http://support.westciv.com/ <p>Thank you. However, Changed the extentions in both files to .html and it still doesn't work. </p> http://support.westciv.com/topic/tutorial-problem-from-the-start#post-1966 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:43:45 +0000 guyleech 1966@http://support.westciv.com/ <p>Hey there,</p> <p>You need to save the copied / pasted file as a html document, or just change its extension to '.html' for it to show up in the Style Master window.</p> <p>Sorry for the bother,<br /> Guy </p> http://support.westciv.com/topic/tutorial-problem-from-the-start#post-1965 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:01:13 +0000 JMagarigal 1965@http://support.westciv.com/ <p>The html file that I copied and pasted to both a BBEdit file and to a Pages file does not enter into the the box for New from HTML Document. </p> http://support.westciv.com/topic/any-updates-on-version-5-for-windows#post-1964 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:42:28 +0000 leewal 1964@http://support.westciv.com/ <p>This thread is depressing....</p> <p>It your app was freeware the excuses for lack of action would be sort of understandable. </p> <p>If you are too busy to do the work sell your business or hire someone to help you do the work.</p> <p>I am uninstalling the demo and looking elsewhere. </p> http://support.westciv.com/topic/horizontal-split-screen-codedesign#post-1963 Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:52:34 +0000 guyleech 1963@http://support.westciv.com/ <p>Hey Tom,</p> <p>That isn't currently a feature of Style Master, but I do agree it would be useful - I'll add it to the list of feature we'd like to add.</p> <p>Cheers,<br /> Guy </p> http://support.westciv.com/topic/horizontal-split-screen-codedesign#post-1962 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:57:12 +0000 TomH 1962@http://support.westciv.com/ <p>How can the the split screen code/design be arranged left/right so that the screens are beside each other horizontally--to match a 2 monitor work area where the 2 monitors are side by side horizontally? If not currently possible, can the feature be included in a future update? </p> http://support.westciv.com/topic/header#post-1961 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 01:03:55 +0000 guyleech 1961@http://support.westciv.com/ <p>Hey Bosun,</p> <p>The best way to validate your site is to use the official W3C validator, though there are a number of other tools you could use as well.</p> <p>The validator can be found at: <a href="http://validator.w3.org/" rel="nofollow">http://validator.w3.org/</a> and it allows you to validate either by entering the web address or just copy / pasting the code.</p> <p>Cheers,<br /> Guy </p> http://support.westciv.com/topic/header#post-1960 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:46:14 +0000 Bosun 1960@http://support.westciv.com/ <p>Guy,</p> <p>I want to thank you for your consistent and thoughtful assistance when faced with a rank amateur (me).</p> <p>The website is up <a href="http://www.art-robb.co.uk," rel="nofollow">www.art-robb.co.uk,</a> 95% complete - even has uTube on the index page!</p> <p>It looks just as I want it to in Safari 4 and is just about passable in IE7.</p> <p>Nothing validates, but I think I'll relax a bit before I get out the fine toothed comb.</p> <p>What website should I use to validate xhtml?</p> <p>My price list page is the messiest:</p> <p> <a href="http://www.art-robb.co.uk/alute.html," rel="nofollow">www.art-robb.co.uk/alute.html,</a> it still uses tables, but perhaps that's the best way for this.</p> <p>Thanks again,</p> <p>Art </p> http://support.westciv.com/topic/basic-css-tutorial-question-link-doesnt-seem-automatic#post-1959 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:11:27 +0000 JimGood 1959@http://support.westciv.com/ <p>I used Komodo, and it seems to work ok, so far. Don't know what's going on with text edit. </p> http://support.westciv.com/topic/basic-css-tutorial-question-link-doesnt-seem-automatic#post-1958 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:59:02 +0000 JimGood 1958@http://support.westciv.com/ <p>I haven't solved it. I tried saving as rich text. It won't show up in the split window.</p> <p>Any help appreciated. Thanks - Jim </p> http://support.westciv.com/topic/any-updates-on-version-5-for-windows#post-1957 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:54:37 +0000 rockstar 1957@http://support.westciv.com/ <p>Plus!!!!!!! John Is selling SM V5 For Mac os for $20.00 less than the old never updated and possibly never to BE updated 4.6 for windows---screwed again..</p> <p>click buy at top of page... </p> http://support.westciv.com/topic/any-updates-on-version-5-for-windows#post-1956 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:19:26 +0000 rockstar 1956@http://support.westciv.com/ <p>John went away more than a month ago--for a week. he has been back for more than 3 weeks yet nothing to say???---I fear no news is bad news my friends and no need for Guy to reply FOR John again..</p> <p>The fact [assumed] that this [ windows v5--if it ever happens] will be the last release of SM ever makes me wonder if John has not decided that it is not worth it--I mean who would buy a new css editor for $60 that was never ever going to be updated..</p> <p>I would not---so imo John is basically doing a lot of work for nothing since the upgrade is free for most if not all users of 4.6----I assuming he is doing at least SOMETHING--</p> <p>Does that SOMETHING have ANYTHING to do with SM V5 for Windows is another question left to the imagination..</p> <p>I think it would have been a better idea to not release anything [mac os] till both versions [windows and mac] were stable.</p> <p>I for one feel screwed---not because I feel I should not pay something for v5 but because my choice of OS has left me with much less than the "other users" who paid no less than me..</p> <p>The question is--Is Style Master "DEAD" and should anyone contemplating purchasing 4.6 be made aware...</p> <p>Without any comment from the developer I have to assume it is----RIP Style Master </p> http://support.westciv.com/topic/any-updates-on-version-5-for-windows#post-1955 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 23:03:19 +0000 Mr_Dee_of_Barnsley 1955@http://support.westciv.com/ <p>Bump. So - 2010 - any estimates for latest SM PC version delivery date yet, please? </p> http://support.westciv.com/topic/bug-firefox-moz-border-radius-bottonleft#post-1954 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:24:22 +0000 wikitect 1954@http://support.westciv.com/ <p>-moz-border-radius-bottonleft .... should be bottomleft </p> http://support.westciv.com/topic/header#post-1953 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:53:50 +0000 guyleech 1953@http://support.westciv.com/ <p>Hey Art,</p> <p>As I said, centring images in CSS can be tricky. However, in your case, there's a pretty simple fix: just wrap all of your image links in a 'p' element, give that 'p' a class of 'image-wrap', and in the CSS set '.image-wrap { text-align: center; }'. What will actually happen is that the links you have around your image will be centered, and they'll drag te images along with them.</p> <p>As for the Tools question, can you be more descriptive - I don't really know what you're getting at.</p> <p>As for the editors, yes, the padding portion of both of them is the same, but padding and margin are quite different (see <a href="http://lkamal.blogspot.com/2006/12/margin-vs-padding-css-properties.html" rel="nofollow">http://lkamal.blogspot.com/2006/12/margin-vs-padding-css-properties.html</a> for a quick explanation). </p> http://support.westciv.com/topic/header#post-1952 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:06:26 +0000 Bosun 1952@http://support.westciv.com/ <p>Guy,</p> <p>Further thoughts. Using the Tools editor on the top left, it seems I can set text and images to left right and center, but only together. Why is that?</p> <p>On the top right you can choose properties to edit. I see:</p> <p>Margin and Padding Editor<br /> Padding Editor</p> <p>They seem the same to me. Am I wrong?</p> <p>Thanks again,</p> <p>Art </p> http://support.westciv.com/topic/stylemaster-closes-abruptly#post-1951 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:24:03 +0000 broschats 1951@http://support.westciv.com/ <p>I am uninstalling this and not looking back. </p> http://support.westciv.com/topic/header#post-1950 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:56:34 +0000 Bosun 1950@http://support.westciv.com/ <p>Guy,</p> <p>I have repaired the nav bar as you suggested and that works very well.</p> <p>The CSS validation image is centered, but on many other pages images are not centered.</p> <p><a href="http://www.art-robb.co.uk/gtr.html" rel="nofollow">www.art-robb.co.uk/gtr.html</a> Custom Made<br /> <a href="http://www.art-robb.co.uk/rprgtr.html" rel="nofollow">www.art-robb.co.uk/rprgtr.html</a> Guitar Repair<br /> <a href="http://www.art-robb.co.uk/rprlute.html" rel="nofollow">www.art-robb.co.uk/rprlute.html</a> Lute Repair<br /> <a href="http://www.art-robb.co.uk/pan.html" rel="nofollow">www.art-robb.co.uk/pan.html</a> Panormo Guitars</p> <p>I just can't figure out why these images all go left. it's probably some silly mistake on my part.</p> <p>The CSS is core-styles.css</p> <p>Otherwise I'm very pleased though changing from tables to divs is taking some time! Any suggestions gratefully received.</p> <p>Many thanks,</p> <p>Art Robb </p> http://support.westciv.com/topic/tabbed-view#post-1948 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:04:26 +0000 guyleech 1948@http://support.westciv.com/ <p>Hey SVS,</p> <p>There isn't a search box on the forum - the software that runs it is pretty old, and I haven't got around to updating it yet, sorry. Your best bet would be too google 'site:support.westciv.com' followed by your query.</p> <p>As for tabs, SM on Windows will automatically open new documents on tabs, while SM for Macs will open them in a new window (personally less useful, but fits with the OS). </p> http://support.westciv.com/topic/tabbed-view#post-1947 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 09:02:23 +0000 svs 1947@http://support.westciv.com/ <p>Hi firstly, I cannot seem to find a search box for this forum, am I missing something?</p> <p>Secondly, is it possible to open multiple documents in tabs with SM? </p> http://support.westciv.com/topic/any-updates-on-version-5-for-windows#post-1946 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 21:47:29 +0000 guyleech 1946@http://support.westciv.com/ <p>Hey Carol,</p> <p>John's just gone off on holiday for a week or so, but I'll get him to give you an answer when he gets back. </p> http://support.westciv.com/topic/any-updates-on-version-5-for-windows#post-1945 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:01:09 +0000 speedbird 1945@http://support.westciv.com/ <p>Just giving this a bump- it's nearly 2010 now and I need to know, do I have to buy a Mac in order to carry on using SM?<br /> I appreciate that the Windows version is tied to IE and MS has released IE7 and IE8 - to say nothing of Windows 7 - but they are at least "trying" to be standards compliant (in a kind of Microsoftie way).<br /> I am one of those people who learned CSS with SM and am kind of attached to it, although I more and more hand code these days rather than fire up 4.6.<br /> Carol </p> http://support.westciv.com/topic/header#post-1944 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 23:21:57 +0000 guyleech 1944@http://support.westciv.com/ <p>Hey Bosun,</p> <p>It's verifying fine for me, and I wouldn't worry about the lang stuff, it's fine. The only thing I've noticed in your code is that all your 'li' elements have a 'p' around then, which isn't correct - just take out the extra 'p'.</p> <p>As for images, the only image I can see on there is the CSS Validation image - which ones were you talking about? </p> http://support.westciv.com/topic/header#post-1943 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:17:56 +0000 Bosun 1943@http://support.westciv.com/ <p>Guy,</p> <p>The website is up at <a href="http://www.art-robb.co.uk." rel="nofollow">www.art-robb.co.uk.</a> The images are not centered and would look better if they were. Display: block margin-left:auto and margin-right:auto give me a vertical stack of thumbnails.</p> <p>Also the index page <a href="http://www.art-robb.co.uk/index.html" rel="nofollow">www.art-robb.co.uk/index.html</a> verifies except for:</p> <p>&lt;!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN"<br /> "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd" xml:lang="en" lang="en"&gt;</p> <p>What am I doing wrong here? I think it has to do with the lang things.</p> <p>Thanks again,</p> <p>Art </p>