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    Default Widgit edit doesn't provide for # of rows

    The photo gallery widget only allows 2 rows of thumbnails, putting following images on other pages with a selection bar << < 2 2 3 > >>.

    How do I increase the number of rows of thumbnails?

    I did search, but didn't find a previous inquiry.

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    Default Re: Widgit edit doesn't provide for # of rows

    Quote Originally Posted by Windjamer View Post
    The photo gallery widget only allows 2 rows of thumbnails, putting following images on other pages with a selection bar << < 2 2 3 > >>.
    How do I increase the number of rows of thumbnails?
    I did search, but didn't find a previous inquiry.
    You can add photos to the Gallery (3 col) or (5 col) Widgets and these will grow down.

    Why bother with a Xara photo gallery when you can make your own?

    Design a frame, say 4pt white border and a wall shadow.
    Change the Fill to Bitmap and select an image from the Bitmap gallery.
    In Web Properties > Image, tick the Pop-up photo option and tweak to your choice.

    Clone and change the images as much as you like, align them, soft-group them...

    Acorn
    Acorn - installed Xara software: Cloud+/Pro+ and most others back through time (to CC's Artworks). Contact for technical remediation/consultancy for your web designs.
    When we provide assistance, your responses are valuable as they benefit the community. TG Nuggets you might like. Report faults: Xara Cloud+/Pro+/Magix Legacy; Xara KB & Chat

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    Default Re: Widgit edit doesn't provide for # of rows

    Quote Originally Posted by Acorn View Post
    You can add photos to the Gallery (3 col) or (5 col) Widgets and these will grow down.

    Why bother with a Xara photo gallery when you can make your own?

    Design a frame, say 4pt white border and a wall shadow.
    Change the Fill to Bitmap and select an image from the Bitmap gallery.
    In Web Properties > Image, tick the Pop-up photo option and tweak to your choice.

    Clone and change the images as much as you like, align them, soft-group them...

    Acorn
    Why? For quick and efficient. I have done as you suggest in another editor, but hoped to save time. Shouldn't a plug-in do that?

    Thanks for the suggestion. I'll try it when I get can.

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    Default Re: Widgit edit doesn't provide for # of rows

    Quote Originally Posted by Windjamer View Post
    Why? For quick and efficient. I have done as you suggest in another editor, but hoped to save time. Shouldn't a plug-in do that?
    Thanks for the suggestion. I'll try it when I get can.
    Widgets are a lazy approach to a design as you are constrained by the widget's interface and presentation.
    Rolling your own gives far more flexibility and control.

    Acorn
    Acorn - installed Xara software: Cloud+/Pro+ and most others back through time (to CC's Artworks). Contact for technical remediation/consultancy for your web designs.
    When we provide assistance, your responses are valuable as they benefit the community. TG Nuggets you might like. Report faults: Xara Cloud+/Pro+/Magix Legacy; Xara KB & Chat

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    Default Re: Widgit edit doesn't provide for # of rows

    Quote Originally Posted by Acorn View Post
    Widgets are a lazy approach to a design as you are constrained by the widget's interface and presentation.
    Rolling your own gives far more flexibility and control.

    Acorn
    The more I thought about it, the more I came around to your way of thinking. Starting "your" gallery, now. Thanks, much.

 

 

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