Its me again! Help please

trayc · #1 (**permalink**) Sep 9th, 2007, 11:05

Hiya lovely ppl, I just wanna know why in dreamweaver/microsoft expression web when you place a div layer on your layout/design it previews it in a different place in IE or Mozilla?! its so annoying!

ScottR · #2 (**permalink**) Sep 9th, 2007, 13:44

Layers are very unpredictable. I wouldn't use them for anything. Can we see what your trying to do?

trayc · #3 (**permalink**) Sep 9th, 2007, 13:46

sure, give me a second

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Originally Posted by ScottR

Layers are very unpredictable. I wouldn't use them for anything. Can we see what your trying to do?

trayc · #4 (**permalink**) Sep 9th, 2007, 14:09

Here is an attached Preview of the layer on the design in Microsoft Expression Web, a preview of the document in IE and mozilla. Why does it do this?
All I want is the text where it should be as shown in the 1st image.
Would it be easier if i just put the text on the design with photoshop? As I have designed the layout with photoshop.

alexgeek · #5 (**permalink**) Sep 9th, 2007, 14:14

it looks like the layer that uses the text is positioned absolutely.
i think you're gunna have to put it in a container and position relative it.
sorry if that doesn't make sense.
if someone could elaborate on what i'm saying...

trayc · #6 (**permalink**) Sep 9th, 2007, 14:42

I don't know what you mean by 'container'

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexgeek

it looks like the layer that uses the text is positioned absolutely.
i think you're gunna have to put it in a container and position relative it.
sorry if that doesn't make sense.
if someone could elaborate on what i'm saying...

ScottR · #7 (**permalink**) Sep 9th, 2007, 16:25

I think what alexgeek is getting at is instead of using layers, you should use containers via CSS/divs to hold your page elements. Then position them using relative positioning instead of absolute positioning.

If your not familiar with CSS look here

Scott

trayc · #8 (**permalink**) Sep 9th, 2007, 17:25

When I change the positioning to Relative, it just messes up my page, I think its because of the slices I have put in. I think the best way for me to put this text on the design is by Photoshop, I see no other solution.

Thanks for the help anyway.

alexgeek · #9 (**permalink**) Sep 9th, 2007, 18:38

just saw an add for a program that converts PSDs -> css.
but i wouldn't trust it.
just so you know

Lchad · #10 (**permalink**) Sep 9th, 2007, 20:16

The quick and easy solution for you is to use the PS program. However, if you want to do it right, you need to learn the basics. We have some great resources in the beginner's forum.

trayc · #11 (**permalink**) Sep 9th, 2007, 21:16

PS program?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lchad

The quick and easy solution for you is to use the PS program. However, if you want to do it right, you need to learn the basics. We have some great resources in the beginner's forum.

Lchad · #12 (**permalink**) Sep 9th, 2007, 21:18

Sorry Photo Shop

trayc · #13 (**permalink**) Sep 9th, 2007, 21:20

Oh, thought it was a special program or something. I'm gonna stick with photoshop for now.

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