The PD Quiz. -Official-

[Swell Sundae]

From what I've seen and stalked allover Gaia and certain dark places of the internet, it is possible. But rarely done.

Can you disable the friend-dropdown triggers on v2 profiles?

[Th3 M1ss1ng L1nk]

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Not sure, I thought that if you diabled that, you disabled your dropdown. But there's bound to be a way to do it.

Question 1 - I have a side scrolling profile! Good or bad?
Question 2 - How do you make the columns "fit together" in V2 profiles?
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[trezoid]

1) My screen is so epic that I don't have to scroll sideways at all, so I wouldn't know :B

2) #columns *{margins: 0px;}

Is it possible to use two different pseudo selectors on the one element.

[Swell Sundae]

Uhh.... I think so.

(What's an element? sweatdrop )

How do you create a profile? (By this, I mean list all steps you usually take and quirks, if any. 4laugh )

[Th3 M1ss1ng L1nk]

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Idea, graphics, coding, fixing, checking, fixing, giving up on fixing, trying to fix once more, leaving it.
Although I sometimes do some coding first to see if I can do what I want to.

Gonna repeat that question:
How do you create a profile? (By this, I mean list all steps you usually take and quirks, if any. )
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[Skye River]

Th3 M1ss1ng L1nk

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Idea, graphics, coding, fixing, checking, fixing, giving up on fixing, trying to fix once more, leaving it.
Although I sometimes do some coding first to see if I can do what I want to.

Gonna repeat that question:
How do you create a profile? (By this, I mean list all steps you usually take and quirks, if any. )
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1. Think of a concept and/or theme.

2. Make rough sketches of where each section should be.

3. Make a flowchart in Illustrator and indicate every section. Include URL's of YouTube clips, media players, etc. (This will troubleshoot any problems with dead links, broken image URL's, file names etc.)

4. Indicate what sections will be needed and not needed. Set up the CSS coding to get the basics of where each section goes.

5. Work on final drawing and create the layout in Adobe Photoshop. Create the necessary images and CSS code. HINT: Rulers and "Snap to guides" are very helpful here.

6. Upload the images and test to see if it works. Take note of any problems in different browsers. Work out any coding errors. Repeat step five if necessary.

7. Ask others to examine it - especially PC users since I work on a mac. They may see something I don't.

8. If all is good, then I consider my profile finished.


Q: How many times do you nitpick over your profile layout before you consider it done ?

[woolie]

"Oh, gosh, what a question. A lot! It never looks done. This needs moving or that could be a brighter colour. Something always can be improved! xD

What comes first the graphics or the coding? (in your case)"

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[Pale Melodies]

Graphics first. You need some kind of template for you to code; it would be awkward if you do your coding first then graphics.

Question: Is there a difference between using font-size: **pt; or font-size: **px; when it comes to coding?

[Swell Sundae]

There is a definite difference between using pt and px when it comes to font-size in coding. :U Using pt might look the right size on a PC, but different on a mac I think.

Is it normal to expect people to download a certain font so the font of your headers look alright?

Is it possible to create a dual, triple or even quadrupled theme profile? (Think about this one. ;D )

And is it possible to have a profile that only horizontally scrolls?

*** Note, you don't have to answer all three questions, just pick one. 3nodding

[Pale Melodies]

Quote:

Is it normal to expect people to download a certain font so the font of your headers look alright?

Not everyone know how to download and install fonts into "correct" the folder and not only that, it's a nuisance for someone to download that 'font" just to view one person's profile. By all means stick with the default fonts that everyone has installed like Arial, times new roman, verdana, etc.

If you have to have that specific font, make sure you have a default font in case those who don't have the font on their computer will go to the next font.

Example:

font-family: ChopinScript, times new roman, arial;


Question: What is the average time do you spend on making your profile

[trezoid]

Pale Melodies

Quote:

Is it normal to expect people to download a certain font so the font of your headers look alright?

Not everyone know how to download and install fonts into "correct" the folder and not only that, it's a nuisance for someone to download that 'font" just to view one person's profile. By all means stick with the default fonts that everyone has installed like Arial, times new roman, verdana, etc.

If you have to have that specific font, make sure you have a default font in case those who don't have the font on their computer will go to the next font.

Example:

font-family: ChopinScript, times new roman, arial;


Question: What is the average time do you spend on making your profile

about 2 hours, generally.

My current one took less then an hour :B

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Is it possible to create a dual, triple or even quadrupled theme profile? (Think about this one. ;D )

And is it possible to have a profile that only horizontally scrolls?

1) Yes. using CSS hacks, and browser specific codes, its pretty simple

Just remember your *'s, -moz-'s and -webkits- along with defaults.

2) yes. someone in PD has one.

[Th3 M1ss1ng L1nk]

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I heard horizontally scrolling profile ninja
Trezoid, you forgot to post a question

Melodies - I spend about 1 week on each profile I make. This one is taking me much longer.

Question 1 - What is the most over-used profile theme?
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[Swell Sundae]

I think something I refer to as the copypasta (drag and drops v2s with random images allover.)

Otherthan that, a specific theme I refer to as "scenef**/gangsta" profiles.

I can understand how they have a better grip on CSS than most others, but is it really necessary to waste that talent to make a white or black box for a "profile"? Honestly, put your damn skills to great use! Dx/ranty

Next question: When you code, do you code it "layer by layer" (ex html, then body, than sections in general, than about/multimedia/etc) or do you code by what comes first to mind (ex. About me, than body, than etc)?

[Th3 M1ss1ng L1nk]

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Layer by layer then left to right, top to bottom.
For example on and Old School profile I'd do the header first, then the avi sections, then the details, wishlist, about, ect.
I'm gonna repeat Swell's question 'cause I'm lazy:
When you code, do you code it "layer by layer" (ex html, then body, than sections in general, than about/multimedia/etc) or do you code by what comes first to mind (ex. About me, than body, than etc)?
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[The Darkened One II]

I usually code what comes to mind first, and then eventually clean up my codes.

Question;
How long did it take you to grasp Hidden Scroll bars? (It took me a hella of a long time Dx)