1: Simple setup: Usercode Note: The sample file spinalink.html is included spinalink.html. In the simple setup below no links will appear in the link name window.
<applet
code=spinalink.class
width=340
height=78 >
<param name=Usercode value="Q7182">
</applet>
In the simplest setup these html tags are included on the page that you wish spinalink to be on. Within the same directory as this html file you must include three files spinalink.class, EnterSpin.class and TwoWay.class Once you have purchased your Usercode enter it in as a parameter; Note: Each UserCode is unique and is based on the exact http address "URL" of the page which contains spinalink. If spinalink is on, for example, http://silk.webware.co.nz/homepages/Entrance.html then the Usercode would be something like Cv7636. When you purchase a Usercode you must send the exact address of the page you intend to place the spinalink panel on.
"if your Usercode is du8765 then the following will work"
<param name=Usercode value="du8765">
If you have not purchased a UserCOde please place Trial30days instead
<param name=Usercode value="Trial30days">
2: Simple setup: Height Width parameters
Note that the width and height parameters must always be 340 and 78 respectively, You do not have to change these values.
<applet
code=spinalink.class
width=340
height=78 >
<param name=Usercode value="UserCode">
</applet>
3: Adding the links to Spinalink
The following example adds a single link to spinalink. The NumberofItems parameter must contain
the exact number of links within spinalink. The Title(n) parameter is the name of the link name that will appear in the link name window. The (n) is the link number. The Address(n) parameter is the http address "URL" of the corresponding Title parameter. The (n) of the Title parameter must
match with the respective (n) of the Address parameter.
<applet
code=spinalink.class
width=340
height=78 >
<param name=Usercode value="RegistrationCode">
<param name=NumberofItems value=1>
<param name=Title1 value="Silk Webware">
<param name=Address1 value="http://silk.webware.co.nz">
</applet>
Spinalink in this case would contain the link name "Silk Webware" in its links name window and clicking on the enter button would open the Silk Webware homepage at http://silk.webware.co.nz
The following would add 4 links to Spinalink.
<applet
code=spinalink.class
width=340
height=78 >
<param name=Usercode value="RegistrationCode">
<param name=NumberofItems value=4>
<param name=Title1 value="Silk Webware">
<param name=Address1 value="http://silk.webware.co.nz">
<param name=Title2 value="Microsoft">
<param name=Address2 value="http://www.microsoft.com">
<param name=Title3 value="Gamelan">
<param name=Address3 value="http://www.gamelan.com">
<param name=Title4 value="Javasoft">
<param name=Address4 value="http://www.javasoft.com">
</applet>
4:Optional setup: Frame parameter
With this version of Spinalink we have included the option of allowing the "Linked" page to be opened in the frame of your choice. If you decide to ignore this option, Spinalink will open the page in the current frame . The following are the values which are currently accepted. Spinalink follows the current standard HTML conventions with respect to frames.
"_self" ---show in the current frame <default>
"_parent" -----show in the parent frame
"_top" -----show in the top most frame
"_blank" ------show in a new unnamed top-level window
<other> -----show in new top-level window named <other>
Example:
<param name=Frame value="_blank">
This will cause Spinalink to open the "linked" page in a new unnamed top-level window.
<applet
code=spinalink.class
width=340
height=78 >
<param name=Usercode value="UserCode">
<param name=Frame value="_blank">
<param name=NumberofItems value=4>
<param name=Title1 value="Silk Webware">
<param name=Address1 value="http://silk.webware.co.nz">
<param name=Title2 value="Microsoft">
<param name=Address2 value="http://www.microsoft.com">
<param name=Title3 value="Gamelan">
<param name=Address3 value="http://www.gamelan.com">
<param name=Title4 value="Javasoft">
<param name=Address4 value="http://www.javasoft.com">
</applet>
5:Optional setup: BackImage parameter
Some designers have asked that we include a background image, this allows you to improve the general appearance of Spinalink. You may wish to set this parameter to the current background of the page. Please experiment with BackImage as certain colors and patterns can enhance the general appearance dramatically. Please note that only .jpg and .gif formats are acceptable. Hint: keep the patterns and colors within the graphics files as soft as possible. Spinalink will automatically "wallpaper" the Spinalink panel, so the size of the image is not important.
Add a BackImage like this;
<param name=BackImage value="marble2.gif"> Example:
<applet
code=spinalink.class
width=340
height=78 >
<param name=Usercode value="L6162">
<param name=Frame value="_self">
<param name=NumberofItems value=4>
<param name=Title1 value="Silk Webware">
<param name=Address1 value="http://silk.webware.co.nz">
<param name=Title2 value="Microsoft">
<param name=Address2 value="http://www.microsoft.com">
<param name=Title3 value="Gamelan">
<param name=Address3 value="http://www.gamelan.com">
<param name=Title4 value="Javasoft">
<param name=Address4 value="http://www.javasoft.com">
</applet>
6:Full Setup Example
This sample setup shows all the HTML tags required show the marble2.gif both as the background of the page but also the background of Spinalink.
<html>
<head>
<title>
Spinalink</title>
</head>
<body background="marble2.gif">
<br><br><br><br><br>
<center>
<applet
code=spinalink.class
width=340
height=78 >
<param name=Usercode value="L6162">
<param name=Frame value="_self">
<param name=BackImage value="marble2.gif">
<param name=NumberofItems value=4>
<param name=Title1 value="Silk Webware">
<param name=Address1 value="http://silk.webware.co.nz">
<param name=Title2 value="Microsoft">
<param name=Address2 value="http://www.microsoft.com">
<param name=Title3 value="Gamelan">
<param name=Address3 value="http://www.gamelan.com">
<param name=Title4 value="Javasoft">
<param name=Address4 value="http://www.javasoft.com">
</applet>
</center>
</body>
</html>
Q1: Why can’t I see Spinalink on my page?
a: You may have made a mistake in the HTML tags used to embed Spinalink on your page. Check both the Spelling and the Case.
b: Have you included the appropriate .class files in the same directory as the page containing Spinalink The following are all required.
spinalink.class
EnterSpin.class
TwoWay.class
c: Are you using a Java enabled browser? Find out how to get one. Most browsers released today are Java enabled.
Q2: Why can't I see my links and why won't they open?
a: Have you supplied the correct address "URL".
b: Have you used the correct case when dealing with the Title, Address and NumberofItems parameters.
c: Have you given the "NumberofItems" parameter the exact value of links.
Example: if you have 10 links
<param name=NumberofItems value=10>
d: Remember each new link requires a new number after each set of Title and Address parameters. Please see previous examples.
e: Is the link still valid?
Q3: Why does Spinalink display "Unregistered version!"
a: If you have not registered your page for a correct and specific Usercode please go to
Silk Webware at http://silk.webware.co.nz for registration details.
b: Are you using the correct Address "URL", Your Usercode is registered only for the http address you have supplied when you registered, If you want to put another Spinalink Panel on another page you will have to register it separately.
c: If you have a registered Usercode and Spinalink still displays Unregistered version!, Email us at custom@silk.webware.co.nz, we will check out the problem for you.
Q4: Why is there no background image?
a: Check your Html parameters, spelling and case
b: The image you are referring to may be a .gif not a .jpg (vs/vs)
c: Is the image file in the same directory?
Q5: I have just changed the parameters of Spinalink but it appears the same as before.
a: You must reload the page in a new browser window, and completely clear the cache.