On Wed, 07 Feb 2001 01:57:53 +0000, J. J. Young wrote:
> Clarence said (about Sideshow Bob Enterprises):
>> Thanks for the wake-up call Jake. <G>
>> Now we need a "Back-in-Frame" function !
> Clicking a non-active region within the frame, to regain
> focus, _should_ allow the Back button/keys to function
> for _that_ frame.
Sometimes. More often than not, it seems to take the bigger picture.
i.e. It MAY go back in frame and leave you in the frame, and it MAY
go back in frame and show the old URL fullscreen. What it is almost
guaranteed to do is let focus move to a different frame.
We could make a lot of good use of this sideshow if:
1) We could move back and forward in a frame without losing focus.
2) We could click or hit ENTER on a frame and have it blow up to
single frame mode, with the back button or ESC taking us right back
to where it was. This trick would be worth good money when dealing
with all those damned framed sites, let alone local magic. <G>
3) It could be easier to tell which frame was active. I have to hit
"F" repeatedly to shuffle the shells and then I still guess at it.
4) Arachne internal screens could be "tuned up" so they retained their
general shape when stuck in a 40% frame. This might be better in A1.70,
but in A1.62 the "hotkey" map goes all to hell in a 40%x50% frame. :(
I have to admit this sideshow is best in 1024x768, but if we could get
the #2 trick working, then 640x480 would really benefit the most.
- Clarence Verge
- Still using Arachne V1.62 ....
