iFrame as an alternative to external web page

iFrame as an alternative to external web page

由Brad Lowry發表於
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Hi I almost posted this to the Tips & Tricks, but since I think perhaps it ought to be part one of the options available I am posting it here.

So I created a Camtasia video.

I make it a linked page, new window: confusing to the end user.

I make it a linked pae, same window: the "Jump to..." right pointing arrow did not take away the clumsy lower frame -- users would need to be very "frame savvy" to negotiate this (who is frame savvy?) not end users that is for sure.

So, I turned off the WYSIWYG HTML editor, created a "Compose a web page" resource and pasted the following code:
[code]
<html>
<body>

<iframe height="624px" width="751px"
src ="http://mysite.com/demos/CamtasiaDemo/CamtasiaDemo.html">
</iframe>

</body>
</html>
[/code]

I played with it and found that if you publish as web content without a Table Of content the content is 727 by 600, when you add 24 pixels to both dimensions you get a very nice look.

Now I can have linked content that keeps you "in moodle" and where the "Jump Navigation Arrows" still work as expected.

Wouldn't this be a good thing in general?

(Should I cross post in Tips & Tricks or is that considered "bad form")

Thanks,
Brad
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Re: iFrame as an alternative to external web page

由A. T. Wyatt發表於
I think you should post there. It would be the more logical place to look for a neat trick!

atw
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由Martin Dougiamas發表於
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The only problem with frames is that they are not XHTML Strict 1.0 compliant, so if we care about being compliant then we really shouldn't use them at all.
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Re: iFrame as an alternative to external web page

由Brad Lowry發表於
Hi All,

First, I will x-post to Tips & Tricks,thanks.

As per XHTML compliance, indeed that is important, but since Moodle as it is now uses old fashioned frames, the use of iFrames can't be soooo much of an abrogation can it -- unless there is a commitment forward.

Also, that iFrames aren't XHTML complaint must be a blow to the entire AJAX community? -- this seems like it might resolve in favor of iFrames considering the AJAX explosion, no?

Thanks for your great responses,
Brad
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