New layout

[RichardM]

Is there any way to make the new layout wider?

The old one went from side to side of my monitor, but this new one only uses the middle two thirds.

This cramps up the text making what was once one line into two. More to scroll up and down through.

Harder to read.

Help?

[HRT Stroker]

I agree, the layout loads faster but the wide screen version is better for reading long posts.

Looks good though guys, at least things are always being developed!!

[Brendan]

Same here - wider please.

Didn't buy that big monitor for nothing.

[Devil CV8]

whats the point of having 19" if its not all used...


and I also vote for the wide format:D

[cruzn2]

yes pls

bigger is better:dance:

[skully]

ooh blade runner font for the masthead!

is it a hint of what the new t-shirts may be like?

[VXSS]

Dido, I thought what the ??????

Sometimes the old things are better than the new ;)

[grassy]

I would have to agree:cheers:

[SPJ]

yes...looks good...but better full screen
Well done anyways...the new logo looks great:cheers:

[Sidewindr]

The fixed width was done for a reason .. it is all about formatting. For those of you with bigger screens try not making your browser full screen ... you can then fit more windows on the screen ;) I have 1600x1200 resolution and have around 4 or 5 windows open at once :D

The problem with allowing the width to be 100% of the browser is that it messes with the formatting and the top title bar is either too spaced out or becomes stretched. You might notice autospeed does something similar. I will see what the reaction and feedback is over the next couple of days before I make a final decision :p


skully: The Blade Runner font is cool isn't it :thumbsup:

[VT2_SS]

guys
prefer wider layout ..... is easier to read that way.
New style - subject headings run across several lines, old way most were single line.

cheers
VT2

[LSX-438]

we really need am alernate format that looks like a spreadsheet or explorer-type treeview, so we can all browse ls1 at work - and pretent to be doing work...........

remember that old tetris game with the spreadsheet hotkey

[Mozz]

My website - http://www.techwatch.com.au provides me with statistics on the monitor resolutions used by site visitors - I use these stats as a guide when designing new or additional layout.

80% plus of visitors use a resolution of 1024x768 or greater - a relatively small percentage use 800x600.

At the end of the day I don't hard code layout to any particular resolution and let visitors browsers determine how is it displayed.

I would also venture to suggest that while Autospeed may do something similar most popular websites in Oz and overseas don't.

If there is a problem with the stretching of the title bar or askew formatting - I am sure there would be a couple of web design gurus who could offer assistance in this area.

i find the new format difficult to read and I vote for a return to the good old days ;)

[Doug]

I think the new format and fixed size makes the forum look sharper - and I prefer it over the last one. Looks fine at 1600x1200.

The only issue I've noticed so far is when someone posts an image which stretches their post beyond 800 pixels (just an odd look...)

[Sidewindr]

Originally posted by Mozz
I would also venture to suggest that while Autospeed may do something similar most popular websites in Oz and overseas don't.

If there is a problem with the stretching of the title bar or askew formatting - I am sure there would be a couple of web design gurus who could offer assistance in this area.

i find the new format difficult to read and I vote for a return to the good old days ;)

You can take a look at the #1 automotive site in the country fullboost and they do the same .. 800 pixels :p

There is no problem with a lack of web design talent there is plenty of that. You miss the point that it was purposfully limited to 800 to ensure a common look and feel.

I remember everyone saying that this colour scheme was hard to read when I initially changed it but now everyone likes it :wave:

Change is ALWAYS unpolular. :bawl:

[SPJ]

Did it just get smaller or is it my computer?!:confused:

[Mozz]

Originally posted by Sidewindr
You miss the point that it was purposfully limited to 800 to ensure a common look and feel.

Change is ALWAYS unpolular. :bawl:

Sidey - it's your site and you can change it the way you feel.

My original post was to point out that I use information from site visitors to work out how I should design and deliver the layout which suits the vast majority of visitors who use a resolution of 1024x768 and larger.

If you are saying the majority of site visitors to ls1.com.au are running 800x600 then it's your prerogative to design the site with this resolution in mind.

Part of my reason for posting in this thread is the mandated 800x600 is quite a bit away from the 1600x1200 or 1920x1440 I run on my workstations so the change this morning came as quite a bit of a shock :shock:

The reference sites you mention also use significantly smaller fonts to display information which makes readibility easier.

As for change - generally I love it - this one I don't and I suppose that is what makes for individualism.

[Hymee]

Sidey,

Don't take the critism to heart. I think it looks cool, and don't mind the fresh new look every so often. Yep It is hard (impossible) to please everyone. It has been a while since I did any web page stuff, but I'm sure we were able to let columns in tables go on % width. That way the columns would auto expand to whatever the user sized their browser to. Or was that for frames... Like I said it was a while ago... (The Defence Housing Auth. Homefind site)

I don't think the actual resolution of the monitor is the quintesential answer either. Different folks run their browsers at different sizes. Mine is not full screen, or real tiny, but a bit in-between.

Keep up the great work on a top site!

Cheers,
Hymee.

[The Warden]

Chaps,

The forum page width is now about 25% wider than my screen with the window fully open.

Resolution on my computer is set to 800x600, what do I do to get the page width to match the screen width?

From the previous posts I presume I need to increase the resolution, but I find the writing (font size) a bit small at higher resolutions.

I freely admit to knowing bugger all about computers.

Thanks for any help.

:cheers:
Gordie.

[GOKU]

Layout is better and its easy to read. Well done.

[Waughy]

I did notice the difference, but have not come across any probs with it. New header looks good. I'm using a 19 inch monitor with 1024x768 resolution.

[Mozz]

I support the recent sunday afternoon change to the display width - wider than the original change and it appears to keep the formatting consistent :cheers:

[MISSV8]

Originally posted by Mozz
I support the recent sunday afternoon change to the display width - wider than the original change and it appears to keep the formatting consistent :cheers:
I agree, go the 950 pixels rather than 800 :D :p

Looks good when running 1024 screen res!

[Sidewindr]

It is currently set to 90%

I think I will be leaving it as that.

[MISSV8]

The top bar is still not lining up with the body of the forum when you click on a thread. This seems to be a recurring prob when setting the width using % :confused:

[Fabio's CV8]

Originally posted by forrestd
remember that old tetris game with the spreadsheet hotkey

I think they called it a boss key...lol

Well that is what it was called in Leisure Suit Larry.

[Sidewindr]

This is because the thread tables have a cell padding .. I am looking through the code to remove the cell padding. :cussing:

[JLR]

tables are :limpy: , but you need them to layout properly.

HTML:

cell padding=0
cell spacing=0
border=0


I always set the table hieght and widths to fixed sizes.

[JLR]

Oops, by looking at the code on the Forum, you have already done that!

<table border="0" height="92" width="90%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">

[The Warden]

Originally posted by Mozz
I support the recent sunday afternoon change to the display width - wider than the original change and it appears to keep the formatting consistent :cheers:

Gets my vote to.....:cheers: Has solved the issue I was asking about earlier today.:D

[HRT Stroker]

:thumbsup: Ahhh, much better!!!!

Thanks Sidewinder!!!! :cheers:

[Sidewindr]

:moon: the lot of yas :p

[Hymee]

Originally posted by Sidewindr
:moon: the lot of yas :p


Originally posted by Hymee
It has been a while since I did any web page stuff, but I'm sure we were able to let columns in tables go on % width. That way the columns would auto expand to whatever the user sized their browser to

Good to see!

(If you's critics haven't noticed - resize your browser and see what happens) That should keep everyone happy.

Come on - all the critics need to come good with some praise now!

Cheers,
Hymee.

[LYTNING]

A very nice compromise. Looks good on the 17" at work and the 21" at home. Top job.:thumbsup:

(There you go Hymee, was that praise enough??)

[Hymee]

Originally posted by LYTNING
A very nice compromise. Looks good on the 17" at work and the 21" at home. Top job.:thumbsup:

(There you go Hymee, was that praise enough??)

I meant praise for Sidey, not me! :beer:

Cheers,
Hymee.

[XLR8 V8]

The boss bends to the will of the plebs ..... there's something I doubt we'll ever see again! :eek:

Good call Jase ..... me happy camper again :D