FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions, *** READ BEFORE POSTING! *** Options

[sherryvu]

Please read this ALL before posting any questions. It'll save us and you some time. :) Thanks. If this is still no help, feel free to create a new topic.

Important Links: Community Guidelines, Forum Rules, Main Xanga Help, Xanga Scripts
Other Links: Big Book of Resources, Tutorials, Hex Color Codes, Common Fonts

If anyone else would like to add onto this, leave a post here.

If any posts appear in here asking for help or expressing thanks, it will be deleted.

Q: Why can't I get the disable image toolbar and page transition codes to work?
A: Xanga disabled meta tags, so they no longer work on xanga. What you can do is add galleryimg=no to all of your image tags. Like so:

<img src="http://www.host.com/image.jpg" galleryimg="no">

Q: What is the code to put a banner on my site?
A:

CODE

<img src="url">

Replace URL with the image URL of your banner.

Q: How do I make a Xanga skin?
A: Try reading one of these tutorials.

Q: I tried reading the tutorials on how to make a xanga skin, but there's a horizontal scrollbar where my blog is. How do I fix this?
A: Most likely it is the width of your blog/dates. Change them to a smaller width. Just keep playing with it until you get it right! Please note that this the problem is NOT the horizontal line on the bottom.

Q: When I remove the left modules, why is there a big space on the left?
A: It's most likely because you're using the wrong code. Use the one in the xanga scripts section called "left column: disable".

Q: How do I bold, underline or italicize the words in my entries?
A: First, click "Edit HTML", then paste the following into the box where you write your entries.
Bold

CODE

<b>TEXT</b>

Underline

CODE

<u>TEXT</u>

Italic

CODE

<i>TEXT</i>

Then replace TEXT with whatever you want.

Q: How do i change those words in the left modules?
A: Use the Replace Any Text Script, found in Xanga Scripts.

Q: Can I remove the Xanga Ad?
A: Yes, by getting xanga premium. Otherwise, createBlog does not support removing or moving it with a code (you could get your xanga shut down).

Q: I've used a skin that doesn't have a link to my Look and Feel page. How do I get back to it to change it?
A: Use this link: http://xanga.com/CLAF
You should probably save it as a favorite for future reference.

Q: How do I take a screenshot?
A: Go here and find out how. It's for both Mac & PC computers. If you are making a screenshot because you're submitting a skin, please make it a JPG form and in a square size (400x400, 350x350, etc.).

Q: Where can I find the URL of this song?
A: Please DO NOT start a topic on a song URL. You can go to go cdzinc and find the URL (click 'Search 36k' for better quality). If you still can't find it, you could convert an .mp3 and then upload it. Here's a tutorial;Check it out.

Q: Where can I upload images/music?
A: For images, I'm suggesting imageshack or Photobucket. There are more websites for uploading images; just look in the big book of rescources (Scroll to the top of this post for link).
For music, I recommend blogupload, 30mb, or freewebtown. More websites can be found at the big book of rescources.

This post has been edited by niez_cho: Jun 19 2006, 08:46 PM

[pAtRiCk_sTar]

just thought to add a few things:


Q: How do I get rid of the horizontal divider in my xanga?
A:Click for the code

Q: Where can I get free trials for programs that allow me to make skins, banners, icons, etc?
A: Skin Making, Banners, non-animated icons: Adobe Photoshop CS {30 day trial period}, Paint Shop Pro 9 {60 day trial period}
Animated Icons: Animation Shop 3 {60 day trial period}, Adobe Illustrator CS {30 day trial period} and also comes with Adobe Photoshop CS download

Q: How do I download brushes?
A:Here are some tutorials that'll explain the whole process--Click, Click, Click

Q: How do I make a banner?
A: It depends on the program you have. Yes, you can make banners on MS paint, but if you want it to have better image quality, I suggest getting the free trials of PS or PSP. There are many tutorials to help you in the process, and looking in the big book of resources might give you ideas. All you need to do is make a rectangle with your program, add images, text, effects, etc and just be creative and original.

Q: I can't find this specific script....help!!
A: Before posting, make sure you look in the Xanga Scripts. If you don't want to look through all the scripts, follow this Guide to Searching for Scripts. The big book of resources might also help.

[largosama]

Image Map/Navigation Links

Sign In:

CODE

http://www.xanga.com/signin.aspx

CLAF:

CODE

http://www.xanga.com/claf

Subscribe:

CODE

http://www.xanga.com/Private/SubscribeTo.aspx?user=USERNAME

Guestbook:

CODE

http://www.xanga.com/guestbook.aspx?user=USERNAME

Profile:

CODE

http://www.xanga.com/profile.aspx?user=USERNAME

Subscriptions (private view):

CODE

http://www.xanga.com/private/subs.aspx

Feedback:

CODE

http://www.xanga.com/private/feedback.aspx

Sign Out:

CODE

http://www.xanga.com/logout.aspx

remember to replace username with your s/n where applicable

I also see alot of "how do i put a cbox in somewhere other than the javascript module?"

CODE

<script language="javascript" *></script>

replace the * with the snippet in your cbox page when you check the "use xanga?" option

[*[2]Nekked*]

Q. I recently submitted a skin but it isn't showing up in the forum.

A. your skin must go through the moderation queue before it is made visible in the forum.

Q. I submitted a skin and it's been a week, and still nothing.

A. Not all skins are accepted; make sure you've followed all the submission guidelines. If you have, then your skin probably doesn't meet the standards of createblog, as pertaining to overall quality.

Edit: Because of the new layout section, you will know if your skin was accepted or not; an automated PM will come to you from the mod that accepted/rejected it.

If you don't get one, know that your skin is still in queue. Sometimes, it takes awhile to go through all of them

This post has been edited by Madame C: Sep 17 2005, 02:10 PM

[heyyfrankie]

Q. How do i get an extra module on the left side where i can put images and other html in?

A.CLICK HERE
and remember, this code DOES support html tags!!!!

[moorepocket]

for newbies, who don't know how the background works, i'm gonna take the time to explain and tell you how it works.

CODE

<style type="text/css">
body {
background-color: #HEX_CODES; /* color */
background-image: url(''): /* image url */
background-position: center center; /* display image where you want it to be */
background-repeat: repeat; /* repeat or not */
background-attachment: fixed; /* fixed or keep scrolling */
}
</style>

background-position:

• top
• center
• bottom

• left
• center
• right

Use one from the top and one from the bottom

background-repeat:

• repeat
• repeat-y (vertical)
• repeat-x (horizontal)
• no-repeat

background-attachment:

• fixed
• no

Use the properties I given above for corect spot.
or

CODE

body {
background: #HEX_CODES url('') center center repeat fixed;

[ChasingLife87]

Q. Where do I put the code for the skin I want on my xanga?
A. The entire code goes into your "custom header" on your look and feel (CLAF) page.

This also applies to most every code, unless you're told otherwise.

This post has been edited by fishcake-y: Dec 29 2005, 08:30 PM

[talcumpowder]

Q. I can't see such and such code!!
A. Make sure you're not using any of the Geko-family broswers (Firefox, Mozilla, Camino, Netscape). Actually, just make sure you're using an IE-based browser (Yahoo!, MSN, AOL, Advant, etc.). Next, check over your code to make sure there's no mispelled words or anything. If it still doesn't work, you can come here and ask and you should get an answer. Be patient and WAIT for the answer.
A list of codes that will not appear/work in non-IE browsers are :: colored/transparent scrollbars, cursors, .wma music files, most music players, certain Javascript codes, anything animated that uses Javascript (Wizards, cats...).
----
IMAGE MAPPING TROUBLESHOOTING
1. Make sure the USEMAP part of your image code matches the NAME of your map.
ex. -> <map name="rawr"> means USEMAP="#rawr"
2. Make sure your blog's div layer isn't covering up your image map.
ex. -> Div is 415px wide and image is 400px wide. Fix the div layer in that case.
3. Make sure that there's no spaces in your map name.
ex. -> "rawr map" must become "rawr_map" or "rawrmap" or something of that nature.
4. Make sure you have height&width defined. The map doesn't know where to start/stop otherwise.
ex. -> <img src="url" border=0 usemap="#imgmap"> becomes something like <img src="url" border=0 usemap="#imgmap" width="400px" height="600px">

[xenosaga]

Please note that there is a difference between "quote" and "codebox"

a "quote" is for quoting someone for what he/she said.
a "codebox" is for posting up html codes.

so next time you will be posting up codes in xanga, click the "codebox", not the "quote"

[Kenado]

Q. How do you change the colors of the drop down playlist?
A. Simple edit this code however you would like to.

CODE

<style type="text/css">
select{
color:#000000;
background-color:#FFFFFF;
font-family:arial;
font-size:10px;
}
input {
color:#000000;
background-color:#FFFFFF;
font-family:arial;
font-size:10px;
}
</style>

Q. How do you change the colors of the Juke Box Player?
A. Use this code. It lets you change the color in the player.

CODE

<OBJECT ID="Player" height="0" width="0" CLASSID="CLSID:6BF52A52-394A-11d3-B153-00C04F79FAA6">
<PARAM NAME="uiMode" VALUE="invisible">
<PARAM NAME="Autostart" VALUE="False">
</object>

<FORM ID="form">

<SELECT style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; BACKGROUND:#000000; WIDTH: 300px; COLOR: #ffffff; font-face: arial;" ID="playlist" size="1">

<!-- Add song info that appears in drop down list here -->
<option value="0">SONG TITLE</option>
<option value="1">SONG TITLE</option>
<option value="2">SONG TITLE</option>
<option value="3">SONG TITLE</option>
<option value="4">SONG TITLE</option>
<option value="5">SONG TITLE</option>



</SELECT>

<BR>

<BUTTON style="background-color: #black;" ID="BackButton" onClick="Back(forms['form'].playlist);"><FONT color="#ffffff">&nbsp;<<&nbsp;</FONT></BUTTON>
<BUTTON style="background-color: #black;"  ID="PlayPauseButton" onClick="PlayPause(forms['form'].playlist);"><FONT color="#ffffff">&nbsp;&nbsp;Play&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></BUTTON>
<BUTTON style="background-color: #black;"  ID="NextButton" onClick="Next(forms['form'].playlist);"><FONT color="#ffffff">&nbsp;>>&nbsp;</FONT></BUTTON>&nbsp;
<BUTTON style="background-color: black;" ID="StopButton" onclick="Stop();"><FONT color="#ffffff">Stop</FONT></BUTTON>
<b><font size="3" color="#ffffff">Shuffle</font></b><INPUT TYPE=checkbox CHECKED ID="ShuffleSwitch" onclick="ToggleShuffle(this);" value="ON">

</FORM>
</CENTER>


<comment ID="PlayHTML"><FONT color="#ffffff">&nbsp;&nbsp;Play&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></comment>

<comment ID="ShuffleOnHTML"><INPUT TYPE=checkbox CHECKED ID="ShuffleSwitch" onclick="ToggleShuffle(this);"></comment>
<comment ID="ShuffleOffHTML"><INPUT TYPE=checkbox UNCHECKED ID="ShuffleSwitch" onclick="ToggleShuffle(this);"></comment>


<script ID="Main" Language="JavaScript">

    var songs = new Array();

    //*******************************//
    //****** CHANGEABLE STUFF *******//
    //*******************************//
    
    var shuffle = true;  // false = shuffle off, true = shuffle on

    var autoStart = true;   // false = autoStart off, true = autoStart on
    
    var numberTracks = true;  // true = place track number in front of list items, false = no track numbers
    
    // Add song URLs here (make sure it matches up with the order you have for song info, and urls need quotes):
songs[0]="SONG URL";
songs[1]="SONG URL";
songs[2]="SONG URL";
songs[3]="SONG URL";
songs[4]="SONG URL";
songs[5]="SONG URL";

    
    //*******************************//
    //*******************************//

// Initializations //
with (document){
    var length = forms['form'].playlist.length;

    if(numberTracks){
  for (var i = 0; i < length; i++){
      forms['form'].playlist.options[i].innerHTML = (i+1) + " - " + forms['form'].playlist.options[i].innerHTML;
  }
    }
    
    if (shuffle) {
  var randsg = Math.floor(Math.random()*songs.length);
  Player.url = songs[randsg];
  forms['form'].playlist.options[randsg].selected = true;
  forms['form'].ShuffleSwitch.outerHTML = ShuffleOnHTML.innerHTML;
    }

    else {
  forms['form'].ShuffleSwitch.outerHTML = ShuffleOffHTML.innerHTML;
  Player.url = songs[0];
    }

    if(autoStart){
  var snum = forms['form'].playlist.selectedIndex;
  if(Player.url != songs[snum]){
      Player.url = songs[snum];
  }
  Player.controls.Play();
    }
}

// Functions //
// Discription: "PlayPause" will toggle playing and pausing if the same song is still selected,
//              otherwise it will load the newly selected song
function PlayPause(list) {
    var snum = list.selectedIndex;
    
    if((Player.url == songs[snum] && Player.url != "") && Player.playState != 1){
  if(Player.playState == 3){
      Player.controls.Pause();
  }
  
  else {
      Player.controls.Play();
  }
    }

    else {
  Player.url = songs[snum];
  Player.controls.Play();
    }
}

// Discription: "Next" will move to the next music file if shuffle is off
//              otherwise it will load a random song. Calls PlayPause to start music.
function Next(list) {
    var snum = list.selectedIndex;
    if (!shuffle) {
  if (snum == list.length-1) {
      snum = -1;
  }
  snum++;
    }
    
    else {
  var temp;
  do{
      temp = Math.floor(Math.random()*songs.length);
  } while(temp == snum);
  snum = temp;
    }
    
    list.options[snum].selected = true;
    PlayPause(list);
}

// Discription: "Back" does the same thing as "Next" but moves backwads
//              through the list. If shuffle is on then picks a random song.
function Back(list) {
    var snum = list.selectedIndex;
    if (!shuffle) {
  if (snum == 0){
      snum = list.length;
  }
  snum--;
    }
    
    else {
  var temp;
  do{
      temp = Math.floor(Math.random()*songs.length);
  } while(temp == snum);
  snum = temp;
    }
    
    list.options[snum].selected = true;
    PlayPause(list);
}

// Discription: Self explanitory.
function Stop(){
    Player.controls.Stop();
}

// Discription: Makes the shuffle flag the same as the status of the CheckBox
//    The status of the checkbox (true/false) indicates if the box is checked
function ToggleShuffle(CheckBox) {
    shuffle = CheckBox.status;
}

</script>

<script ID="StateChangeHandler" Language =" JavaScript" For =" Player" Event = playStateChange(NewState)>

// Description: This is an interupt handler used to handle instances when the
//              state of the player changes to play or stop for example.

//STATE.innerText = NewState;

switch(NewState){
    case 8:  // Handles player after it just finishes playing through a song
  var num = document.forms['form'].playlist.selectedIndex;
    
  if (!shuffle){
      if(num == document.forms['form'].playlist.length-1){
    num = -1;
      }
  
      num++;
  }
  else {
      var temp;
      do{
    temp = Math.floor(Math.random()*songs.length);
      } while(temp == num);
      num = temp;
  }
    
  document.forms['form'].playlist.options[num].selected = true;
    
  PreviousState = NewState;
  break;

    case 1: // Handles player after it stops
  if(PreviousState == 8){
      var num = document.forms['form'].playlist.selectedIndex;
      Player.settings.autoStart = true;
      Player.url = songs[num];
      PreviousState = NewState;
  }
  
  else if (PreviousState != 3 && PreviousState != 2){
      Player.controls.Play();
      Player.settings.autoStart = false;
  }
  
  else{
      forms['form'].PlayPauseButton.innerHTML = PlayHTML.innerHTML;
  }
  break;

    case 3: // Handles player after it starts to play
  PreviousState = NewState;
  forms['form'].PlayPauseButton.innerHTML = "Pause";
  shuffle = document.forms['form'].ShuffleSwitch.status;
  break;

    case 2: // Handles player after being paused
  PreviousState = NewState;
  forms['form'].PlayPauseButton.innerHTML = PlayHTML.innerHTML;
  break;

    default:
}

</script>

Q. What do I edit in that code to change the color?
A. This edits the color of the playlist.

CODE

<SELECT style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; BACKGROUND:#000000; WIDTH: 300px; COLOR: #ffffff; font-face: arial;" ID="playlist" size="1">

This edits the color of the buttons.

CODE

<BUTTON style="background-color: #black;" ID="BackButton" onClick="Back(forms['form'].playlist);"><FONT color="#ffffff">&nbsp;<<&nbsp;</FONT></BUTTON>
<BUTTON style="background-color: #black;"  ID="PlayPauseButton" onClick="PlayPause(forms['form'].playlist);"><FONT color="#ffffff">&nbsp;&nbsp;Play&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></BUTTON>
<BUTTON style="background-color: #black;"  ID="NextButton" onClick="Next(forms['form'].playlist);"><FONT color="#ffffff">&nbsp;>>&nbsp;</FONT></BUTTON>&nbsp;
<BUTTON style="background-color: black;" ID="StopButton" onclick="Stop();"><FONT color="#ffffff">Stop</FONT></BUTTON>
<b><font size="3" color="#ffffff">Shuffle</font></b><INPUT TYPE=checkbox CHECKED ID="ShuffleSwitch" onclick="ToggleShuffle(this);" value="ON">

</FORM>
</CENTER>


<comment ID="PlayHTML"><FONT color="#ffffff">&nbsp;&nbsp;Play&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></comment>