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by jimgilliam
Sun Mar 10, 2024 2:06 pm
Forum: Web-based Outputs
Topic: Adding images in SideNav menu
Replies: 8
Views: 2949

Re: Adding images in SideNav menu

@Vibeke, I never thought to edit the TOC at the code level like this. I'm always hesitant to change Flare's code. I will try this as a test though. Thanks to you and Dave for sharing!

Jim
by jimgilliam
Tue Feb 27, 2024 3:15 pm
Forum: Central's General Discussion
Topic: Manifest Files and Central
Replies: 0
Views: 180

Manifest Files and Central

When I publish from Flare to Central, something strange happens to my manifest reference in theTemplatePage. After I publish, my site seems to be referencing a MadCap default manifest file. I'd like more insight into the Central server, but I doubt that happens. Has anyone else had manifest.json fil...
by jimgilliam
Sun Feb 25, 2024 10:31 am
Forum: Flare's General Discussion
Topic: Multiple Glossary
Replies: 4
Views: 2365

Re: Multiple Glossary

I use conditions as well for things like this. I have multiple glossaries and each term is conditioned. Then you include or exclude terms.

Jim
by jimgilliam
Thu Feb 22, 2024 5:50 pm
Forum: Web-based Outputs
Topic: PDF Button in the HTML Output
Replies: 4
Views: 171

Re: PDF Button in the HTML Output

RFox, you may want to double check your settings under Icon and Size. These two settings can be confusing, and there's not much documentation around these two. I've had a situation where I couldn't see my new buttons either, and one or both of these settings were off. I'd have to go back through my ...
by jimgilliam
Thu Feb 22, 2024 5:05 pm
Forum: Flare's General Discussion
Topic: Flare adds a d1p1 namespace - why?
Replies: 2
Views: 1232

Re: Flare adds a d1p1 namespace - why?

Update: My boss mentioned Flare had a hiccup during a Find/Replace session she was working on. I'm thinking that might be the culprit... a Find/Replace user request would definitely have to invoke a script in Flare, right? I've submitted a question to MadCap. Indeed, I was inaccurate in my previous ...
by jimgilliam
Thu Feb 22, 2024 3:36 pm
Forum: Flare's General Discussion
Topic: Flare adds a d1p1 namespace - why?
Replies: 2
Views: 1232

Re: Flare adds a d1p1 namespace - why?

FrankyT, years later.... I just came across this in one of our projects today! I do not process any source Flare files with scripts, not to mention Python (which I know nothing about). I came across this issue because I was attempting to apply a condition to the snippet and Flare acted like it accep...
by jimgilliam
Sat Jan 27, 2024 1:58 pm
Forum: Tips and Tricks
Topic: Changing the Toggler icon
Replies: 3
Views: 2256

Re: Changing the Toggler icon

Yes, I've done this. But I want to resize the default Flare size. Everything I've tried doesn't work.
by jimgilliam
Thu Dec 14, 2023 3:52 pm
Forum: Web-based Outputs
Topic: Controlling the position of the side navigation menu
Replies: 5
Views: 11442

Re: Controlling the position of the side navigation menu

Example 3: I've also used SmartMenus to create my own menu using the XML TOC I create in Flare. This is a really nice tool! If you use SmartMenus to create your Flare menu, you can position it where you'd like!
by jimgilliam
Thu Dec 14, 2023 3:40 pm
Forum: Web-based Outputs
Topic: Controlling the position of the side navigation menu
Replies: 5
Views: 11442

Re: Controlling the position of the side navigation menu

I've had success using a snippet and JavaScript. Example 1: I create a container for the menu in a snippet. Then I use JavaScript to append the sidenav-container to the snippet container. This way, you can relocate the sidenav to anywhere on the page that you want and access it with a button (e.g., ...
by jimgilliam
Tue Nov 14, 2023 7:07 am
Forum: Flare's General Discussion
Topic: Search Results Proxy and Variables
Replies: 1
Views: 4036

Search Results Proxy and Variables

Hi. I'd like to use additional variables in the SearchProxy like the {query} default. Is there a list or other documentation that shows the values we're able to use?
by jimgilliam
Fri Nov 10, 2023 11:11 am
Forum: Flare's General Discussion
Topic: Sticky Elements in Flare
Replies: 1
Views: 3505

Sticky Elements in Flare

For those interested, this seems to work if you want to "sticky" an element in Flare. <div class="columns small-6 right" data-sticky-container=""> <div class="sticky" data-sticky="" data-margin-top="4"> <img class="thumbnail" src=...
by jimgilliam
Wed Nov 01, 2023 8:37 pm
Forum: Styles, Stylesheets and XML
Topic: CSS in Flare shows Flex property as invalid
Replies: 10
Views: 8479

Re: CSS in Flare shows Flex property as invalid

Thanks, Trent. How do I climb on?
by jimgilliam
Sat Oct 28, 2023 11:15 am
Forum: Flare's General Discussion
Topic: Changing a Variable Name
Replies: 1
Views: 3230

Changing a Variable Name

The Flare docs don't really explain this very well, in my opinion. If I have a variable named var001, and it's in several of my topics, how do I successfully change the variable name and have it NOT break the variable set in my topic? For example, I changed the name var001 to var123, and all the var...
by jimgilliam
Fri Oct 27, 2023 7:09 am
Forum: Flare's General Discussion
Topic: Difference Between FMCOpenHelp and MCOpenHelp
Replies: 2
Views: 3423

Difference Between FMCOpenHelp and MCOpenHelp

What's the difference between FMCOpenHelp() and MCOpenHelp()?
by jimgilliam
Wed Oct 25, 2023 4:17 pm
Forum: Flare's General Discussion
Topic: Expanding Menu
Replies: 2
Views: 3853

Re: Expanding Menu

Not sure I understand the question. If you mean collapse the entire menu (as in hide/show the menuproxy)... yes, I have. If you mean transforming the menuproxy into an accordion-style menu... no. I decided I learn more by trying to create my own accordion menu using the XML TOCs from my projects. An...
by jimgilliam
Sun Oct 22, 2023 5:25 pm
Forum: Web-based Outputs
Topic: getting the filter value into the Search Heading
Replies: 4
Views: 4644

Re: getting the filter value into the Search Heading

Thanks! I'll be using the method you mentioned.
by jimgilliam
Mon Oct 16, 2023 5:14 pm
Forum: Web-based Outputs
Topic: getting the filter value into the Search Heading
Replies: 4
Views: 4644

Re: getting the filter value into the Search Heading

Or, it might be easier to grab the selected value from Flare's search filter form?
by jimgilliam
Mon Oct 16, 2023 5:10 pm
Forum: Web-based Outputs
Topic: getting the filter value into the Search Heading
Replies: 4
Views: 4644

Re: getting the filter value into the Search Heading

In the output, Flare generates this code for selected filter. Could you use the "selected" class to grab the title value, store as a variable, and then include the variable on your custom search results page? <div class="search-filter selected" aria-haspopup="true" aria...
by jimgilliam
Mon Oct 16, 2023 4:58 pm
Forum: Web-based Outputs
Topic: Fixed topic menu: menu does not always stick (remain fixed)
Replies: 6
Views: 5718

Re: Fixed topic menu: menu does not always stick (remain fixed)

@NorthEast, what is the $topicHeading in your example? Is it a reference to using "Headings" in the menu proxy, or a variable or script you're using on the proxy?
by jimgilliam
Sat Oct 07, 2023 4:47 pm
Forum: Flare's General Discussion
Topic: Adding a Help button that "links" to a doc navigation topic
Replies: 10
Views: 4292

Re: Adding a Help button that "links" to a doc navigation topic

Rona, I'm just now seeing your post because I was researching the "data-mc-path-to-help-system" attribute. I get a lot out of your posts (like this thread). :analyzer: Could you have used a regular expression to solve this issue? I'm researching ways expressions could maybe help solve some...
by jimgilliam
Tue Sep 12, 2023 7:59 pm
Forum: Styles, Stylesheets and XML
Topic: Cant firgure out CSS Parser error
Replies: 9
Views: 7214

Re: Cant firgure out CSS Parser error

I think this has changed now and Flare parses (or semi-parses?) a linked stylesheet. I attempted to link to Bootstrap 5, and during a preview or build, Flare instantly tells me something is invalid with the CSS. Maybe because it's minified? I don't know, but I have not been successful linking to any...
by jimgilliam
Sun Jul 16, 2023 7:01 pm
Forum: Web-based Outputs
Topic: Getting HTML5 side nav to open without browser controls
Replies: 5
Views: 1756

Re: Getting HTML5 side nav to open without browser controls

This is valuable information. @NorthEast and @bwofficer, would the Windows form option work within the PowerBI application that Microsoft owns? Right now, we're using the HTML Viewer "widget" that's available on PowerBi's store, but it doesn't allow JavaScript. If I created the Windows for...
by jimgilliam
Fri Jul 14, 2023 9:27 am
Forum: Flare's General Discussion
Topic: Vertical Toolbar Buttons
Replies: 1
Views: 557

Vertical Toolbar Buttons

I've tried adjusting Flare's CSS and using my own CSS to make the buttons vertical instead of horizontal. Nothing is working for me. Any advice out there?
by jimgilliam
Fri Jul 14, 2023 9:14 am
Forum: Styles, Stylesheets and XML
Topic: CSS in Flare shows Flex property as invalid
Replies: 10
Views: 8479

Re: CSS in Flare shows Flex property as invalid

Yeah, it's very frustrating how Flare allows itself to use Flex in generated content, but it throws its customers the error saying it's invalid. Invalid for us, not for itself.
by jimgilliam
Thu Jul 06, 2023 11:10 am
Forum: Flare's General Discussion
Topic: Want to add a different skin type - combo of topnav and side
Replies: 2
Views: 2474

Re: Want to add a different skin type - combo of topnav and side

MadCap really needs to catch up to the "new world" with allowing the accordion menu to be positioned anywhere the author wants it. Or at least give instructions about how to use the menu proxy as an accordion. It's like they want to keep things "secret" but still call themselves ...