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territoryOK
08-15-2002, 06:16 AM
I am preparing to write a massive hierarchical menu script. The goal is to make the menu as configurable as possible without going to EXTREME! I want to come very close though:) Now, when it comes down to properties would you guyz prefer all variables or somthing of that nature or would you guyz rather use CSS and create your own classes? I want to make the script easy enough where any can use it even if they don't know CSS. That's why I am shooting towards pre-scripted variables or somthing. But, if I go with pre-scripted variables the size of the file might get to big. I don't know how big, lets just say that having the user create thier own classes will be alot smaller and possibly a bit faster when it comes down to script speed. I can't make my mind up. Also, If I go with classes there are certain properties that they can't use in thier classes like clipping, padding, height, width, anything what has anything to do with size. Those will have to be down with variables because they have to be calculated. So that might be confusing for them. What do you think? Just in case, when I say scripted properties I mean properties that I set aside for the user, they can only use them. OK, thanks in advance.

scoutt
08-15-2002, 10:52 AM
sounds cool. in my opinion I would use variables. you will get a lot of users that are very novice and won't know what classes are. so making it easy for the novice.

territoryOK
08-16-2002, 12:16 AM
Yeah, I was pushing more towards the variable route because it is a little bit easier to understand for the novice user. I just have to figure out a way to keep the file size down and the speed of the script up. I think I have an idea,... if it all works out I think it will be the easiest HIERMENU to configure. I think the hardest part about the menu will be rembering the variables. They are probably going to be abreviated big time. I guess as long as I have a glossary or something, it shouldnt be so bad. I'm sure I'll be back with more questions. Thanks for you help:)