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Posted by: micron Nov 24 2008, 03:02 AM
For those who don't know what FriendID is, it's your unique myspace ID. To grab your friendID, http://www.createblog.com/layouts/friendid.php.
Applying div overlay layouts are complicated since you need to remember to replace XXXXXXXX with your FriendID before you save it on myspace where the links are converted to msplinks. I've updated the layout codes page with a simple form that will do this for you automagically. What you need to do now is put in your friend id on the form (figure 1) and click on update code. This should make the process of applying divs much less tedious, although you will still need to manually edit the fillers. Maybe in the future I'll automate this entire process. In the meantime, enjoy not having to edit those pesky links!
For designers, if you previously submitted div overlays and did not use XXXXXXXX (must be EXACTLY 8 X's, case insensitive), please check your layouts to make sure that it's compatible with the new system. I ran some automated queries to do most of the conversion, but it doesn't hurt to check.
Figure 1
Posted by: Katinka Nov 24 2008, 10:49 AM
Thank you so much micron! I checked and fixed all my divs. 
Posted by: Jenni Nov 24 2008, 12:39 PM
soo u dont gota add ur friend ID anymore its done automatically???
Posted by: micron Nov 24 2008, 01:58 PM
for all div overlays, theres a form that says update friend id. input your friend id there and click on update code and it should update all the XXXXXXXX. keep in mind that a few of the div overlays are still not compatible.
youre welcome, i just ran some queries that automatically took care of most of the divs.
Posted by: Blaqheartedstar Nov 24 2008, 04:34 PM
i normally put like 6 x's
would have to update a lot of layouts for this to work
but its pretty neat.
Posted by: schizo Nov 24 2008, 04:47 PM
I was about to get really irritated that I'd have to go back and edit all ninety-six of my submissions...
...But all the ones I checked were already converted, so I'm a happy camper. This is a great little idea. 
Posted by: Tomates Nov 24 2008, 05:20 PM
what if your layouts say to replace the "your-friend-id" with your friend id
should we change them to the x's?
Posted by: micron Nov 24 2008, 05:45 PM
...But all the ones I checked were already converted, so I'm a happy camper. This is a great little idea.
yea, i was pretty comprehensive with the queries, and should have gotten most of them.
should we change them to the x's?
i ran some more queries specifically to check for that, and they all should be replaced with xxxxxxxx now.
Posted by: Tomates Nov 24 2008, 05:46 PM
Oh wait i lied. It didnt change one of them that i was looking at XD
Posted by: micron Nov 24 2008, 06:16 PM
^ yea you might have loaded the page before the queries were ran. i double checked just in case and it looks fine. =)
Posted by: Tomates Nov 24 2008, 06:17 PM
Thanks so much
Posted by: Mikeplyts Nov 24 2008, 06:21 PM
I think this is a great improvement. You won't believe how many messages I got on myspace asking where to put the friend id. Thanks!
Posted by: micron Nov 24 2008, 06:28 PM
^ yes i know. this is a long overdue update. =)
Posted by: micron Nov 24 2008, 08:01 PM
just a little update, i updated the submitter so that itll now give an error when you submit a myspace layout with MSPLINKS. also, the form only works when the layout code has exactly 8 x's inplace of the friendid to be replaced. i checked some of the myspace layouts that was recently submitted and some of them still dont use the proper format, so if you come across such layout, please let the designer know. this will prevent them from making the same mistake in the future. =)
Posted by: Drama Nov 25 2008, 12:42 AM
Good. Now maybe the number of people who can not comprehend replacing some ex's with some numbers will go down.
Posted by: Gippersnap Nov 25 2008, 08:51 PM
Preety cool ;D.
Posted by: rjohnson1991 Dec 2 2008, 08:00 PM
I love this new addition, it makes everything soo much more easier for not so advanced users. And it's really neat. Great job and thanks!
Posted by: allvanishing Dec 4 2008, 04:51 PM
No Profile 2?
Posted by: benmac92 Dec 9 2008, 08:16 AM
Applying div overlay layouts are complicated since you need to remember to replace XXXXXXXX with your FriendID before you save it on myspace where the links are converted to msplinks. I've updated the layout codes page with a simple form that will do this for you automagically. What you need to do now is put in your friend id on the form (figure 1) and click on update code. This should make the process of applying divs much less tedious, although you will still need to manually edit the fillers. Maybe in the future I'll automate this entire process. In the meantime, enjoy not having to edit those pesky links!
For designers, if you previously submitted div overlays and did not use XXXXXXXX (must be EXACTLY 8 X's, case insensitive), please check your layouts to make sure that it's compatible with the new system. I ran some automated queries to do most of the conversion, but it doesn't hurt to check.
Figure 1
Posted by: devilpassby Jan 20 2009, 12:13 AM
i tried ,it work except when i click the PICS it appears to a different persons picture album..my old ones was gone