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CodeBrainSimpleClick.class



GENERAL NOTES
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// CodeBrainSimpleClick's code is written protectively -- to make it easy
// to set up and get running.  Demos and associated graphics are included,
// to get you rolling quickly.
//
// Other than the "Notice" parameter, you can leave out almost any
// parameter and the applet will still run.  That is, "If in doubt,
// leave it out!"  
//
// To use the applet as a three-state button, provide all three of the
// images in the image parameters.  Omit Image3, and it works as a
// two-state button.
//
// You can make the applet as simple as you wish, without the
// clutter and confusion of a multitude of parameters -- and then
// gradually build upward into more complex uses.
//
// Parameter names are as descriptive as we can make them without
// having them a mile long, and they ARE case sensitive, so take care.
//
// Keep image files to the smallest size possible to meet the needs
// for your application.  Remember, large image files used with the
// applet will take longer to load -- even though the
// CodeBrainSimpleClick.class file is itself extremely small!
//
// To get started, place the CodeBrainSimpleClick.class file and ALL
// files used by the applet in the SAME directory.
//
// Check out the demos included, and gradually change parameters
// to get a feel for how the applet works.
//
// We know you'll find a great number of interesting ways to put the
// CodeBrainSimpleClick applet to work on your site.  For a very small,
// simple applet, it's great for many purposes -- including stacked
// multiple-button menus, tabled navigation systems, and so on.
//
// The trick with a button applet is mostly in the graphics you make
// for it -- so devote some extra effort to this area.
//
// Best regards,
//
//
// CodeBrain  



P A R A M E T E R S
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<param name="Notice"                 value="Applet by www.CodeBrain.com">
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// MUST be present, EXACTLY, or the applet will not run.  If it's not
// present and correct, the applet will respond with "Notice?".



<param name="BackgroundColor"                        value="rrr,ggg,bbb">
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// This sets the applet background color.  The default is black.
// Usual RGB format, values 0-255.
// Example: value = "255,0,0" would make the applet background red.



<param name="StatusBarText"       value="This appears in the Status Bar">
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// This is what will appear in the browser status bar when you place the
// mouse over the applet space.  (If you don't need it, leave it out.)
// The text is removed from the status bar when you move the mouse out
// of the applet space.



<param name="Image1"                               value="imagename.gif">
<param name="Image2"                               value="imagename.gif">
<param name="Image3"                               value="imagename.gif">
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// This set of parameters sets the images to be used.  Images may be 
// .gif, or .jpg formats.  Keep image file sizes as small as possible,
// of course, to keep down loading time.  
//
// Note that images DO NOT have to be the same size as the applet space.
//
// IMPORTANT! -- Which Image Is Which...
//
// Image1 is the base image -- when the mouse is out of the applet space
// Image2 is the mouseOver image  -- shows when the mouse is over applet
// Image3 is the mouseClick image -- shows on mouseDown (mouseClick)
//
// Note that you can leave the third image out for a two-state button.



<param name="Link"           value="http://www.codebrain.com/index.html">
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// This is the url the applet will link to when the mouse is clicked.
// The actual link takes place on the up-click of the mouse.  Be certain
// to use explicit addressing -- NOT just the name of the HTML
// page.



<param name="Target"                                        value="_new">
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// This is the target or frame to which the link will go.  It takes the
// same general values that you use in HTML.  Values with an underscore
// usually refer to the browser itself, thus:
//                 _new   - opens a new window
//                 _blank - also a new window
//                 _self  - loads in the same frame
//                 _top   - opens in the same window
// When using a framed page layout, the value for Target would be the
// name of the frame where you want the linked page to appear; i.e.,
// main, contents -- whatever name you've given the frame.



W H E R E   T O   S T A R T
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// We suggest you start off with the demos provided with the download kit,
// then gradually experiment.  This is a truly simple applet, but
// like any new one, you need to become familiar with its set-ups.



That's it, that's all there is!  Go to it!

Best regards,


CodeBrain


          







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The CodeBrainSimpleClick.class applet is (c) 1999 by CodeBrain.com
All responsibility for use of the applet remains with the user.