Want to change standard Xara navbar behavior

[cursor]

In order to use a mousedown state/layer one couldn't use a Xara navigation bar object. As far as I can tell, navbar elements only use mouseoff and mouseover layers.

[Big Frank]

bah, i never use xara navbars
and there youve just given me yet another reason not to
you can create marvelous unique and individial menu styles
as long as you stay away from that archaic navbar feature!

i did this menu by hand, so much easier than fighting with the stupidnavbar thing
work in progress for new client so ignore the fact most things don't work

http://beretgascon.com/ccpt/

go to découvrir > où manger > fermes auberge to see menu at work
its done by hand and wasnt difficult and didnt give me a headache

[cursor]

Nice navigation system, Béret.

Before Xara introduced navigation bars as objects that are controlled with a pop-up dialog, one had to create a multitude of layers and companion pop-up layers. In 2008 I created a lengthy text tutorial on how it's done, then followed up with an instruction video. The two are referenced within the same thread/topic. They can be accessed by clicking the pair of links in my signature. Since you don't use Xara navbar objects, Béret, I would be curious to know if there is a less cumbersome system for creating smart navigation bars using Xara software. Thanks. =)

[gwpriester]

Curtis - Create your button with the three states first and Apply Soft Group. Then create your nav bar. It works (preview attached).

[cursor]

Thanks a million, Gary! =)