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ilango_g

is there a Orbeon sample demonstrating two column

Hi
I have tried a two column XForm with varying success. Applying CSS to it has been the hard part. The columns are too narrow or the controls are all cluttered in one box with no apparent order.

Is there any sample in the Orbeon Sample set that might show me how two columns are done. I will look at the Orbeon Sample list on my own and see if I can come up with anything.

thanks

Erik Bruchez-3

Re: is there a Orbeon sample demonstrating two column

I don't think we have a sample ready yet, but we are currently working
on a generic form template which will be part of our generic Form
Runner.

We usually use HTML tables to do the 2-column layout, as that remains
the most reliable method. This allows you to set the column size, in
pixels, ems or percent of the table width. Then put one control per
table cell, and you should be all right.

Do you have an example of the HTML, XForms and CSS showing the issues
you are encountering?

-Erik

On Dec 31, 2007, at 6:43 PM, XGuy wrote:

>
> Hi
> I have tried a two column XForm with varying success. Applying CSS
> to it has
> been the hard part. The columns are too narrow or the controls are all
> cluttered in one box with no apparent order.
>
> Is there any sample in the Orbeon Sample set that might show me how
> two
> columns are done. I will look at the Orbeon Sample list on my own
> and see if
> I can come up with anything.
>
> thanks
>
>
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ilango_g

Re: is there a Orbeon sample demonstrating two column

Yes, I do. This 2 column sample has CSS for taking care of the columns. Hope it is of some value to you guys as well.

Should I send you my program?

Erik Bruchez-3 wrote

I don't think we have a sample ready yet, but we are currently working
on a generic form template which will be part of our generic Form
Runner.

We usually use HTML tables to do the 2-column layout, as that remains
the most reliable method. This allows you to set the column size, in
pixels, ems or percent of the table width. Then put one control per
table cell, and you should be all right.

Do you have an example of the HTML, XForms and CSS showing the issues
you are encountering?

-Erik

On Dec 31, 2007, at 6:43 PM, XGuy wrote:

>
> Hi
> I have tried a two column XForm with varying success. Applying CSS
> to it has
> been the hard part. The columns are too narrow or the controls are all
> cluttered in one box with no apparent order.
>
> Is there any sample in the Orbeon Sample set that might show me how
> two
> columns are done. I will look at the Orbeon Sample list on my own
> and see if
> I can come up with anything.
>
> thanks
>
>
> --
> View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/is-there-a-Orbeon-sample-demonstrating-two-column-tp14560265p14560265.html
> Sent from the ObjectWeb OPS - Users mailing list archive at
> Nabble.com.

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ilango_g

Re: is there a Orbeon sample demonstrating two column

In reply to this post by Erik Bruchez-3

Erik
I have attached my two-column sample. CreateReport_002.xform

Erik Bruchez-3 wrote

I don't think we have a sample ready yet, but we are currently working
on a generic form template which will be part of our generic Form
Runner.

We usually use HTML tables to do the 2-column layout, as that remains
the most reliable method. This allows you to set the column size, in
pixels, ems or percent of the table width. Then put one control per
table cell, and you should be all right.

Do you have an example of the HTML, XForms and CSS showing the issues
you are encountering?

-Erik

On Dec 31, 2007, at 6:43 PM, XGuy wrote:

>
> Hi
> I have tried a two column XForm with varying success. Applying CSS
> to it has
> been the hard part. The columns are too narrow or the controls are all
> cluttered in one box with no apparent order.
>
> Is there any sample in the Orbeon Sample set that might show me how
> two
> columns are done. I will look at the Orbeon Sample list on my own
> and see if
> I can come up with anything.
>
> thanks
>
>
> --
> View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/is-there-a-Orbeon-sample-demonstrating-two-column-tp14560265p14560265.html
> Sent from the ObjectWeb OPS - Users mailing list archive at
> Nabble.com.

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ilango_g

Re: is there a Orbeon sample demonstrating two column

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Should I work on my sample and have it ready as a contribution sample for Orbeon?

Do you think it could be a simple yet effective sample. What are your suggestions?

Erik Bruchez-3 wrote

I don't think we have a sample ready yet, but we are currently working
on a generic form template which will be part of our generic Form
Runner.

We usually use HTML tables to do the 2-column layout, as that remains
the most reliable method. This allows you to set the column size, in
pixels, ems or percent of the table width. Then put one control per
table cell, and you should be all right.

Do you have an example of the HTML, XForms and CSS showing the issues
you are encountering?

-Erik

On Dec 31, 2007, at 6:43 PM, XGuy wrote:

>
> Hi
> I have tried a two column XForm with varying success. Applying CSS
> to it has
> been the hard part. The columns are too narrow or the controls are all
> cluttered in one box with no apparent order.
>
> Is there any sample in the Orbeon Sample set that might show me how
> two
> columns are done. I will look at the Orbeon Sample list on my own
> and see if
> I can come up with anything.
>
> thanks
>
>
> --
> View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/is-there-a-Orbeon-sample-demonstrating-two-column-tp14560265p14560265.html
> Sent from the ObjectWeb OPS - Users mailing list archive at
> Nabble.com.

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Alessandro Vernet

Re: is there a Orbeon sample demonstrating two column

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XGuy wrote

Should I work on my sample and have it ready as a contribution sample for Orbeon?

Do you think it could be a simple yet effective sample. What are your suggestions?

Yes, definitely. What is the strategy you have adopted so far? Are you using a table, or have you managed to get result you expected with divs and CSS?

Alex

ilango_g

Re: is there a Orbeon sample demonstrating two column

I have a simple table with CSS, divs and fieldsets. I am not sure it renders so well and the alignment is imperfect.

The strategy I have adopted so far has hinged on the use of xforms-group and the .xforms-group (my understanding of .xforms-group is not very clear so far) construct in making a CSS rule. I have tried to apply styles to labels through CSS rules, etc.

Alessandro Vernet wrote

XGuy wrote

Should I work on my sample and have it ready as a contribution sample for Orbeon?

Do you think it could be a simple yet effective sample. What are your suggestions?

Yes, definitely. What is the strategy you have adopted so far? Are you using a table, or have you managed to get result you expected with divs and CSS?

Alex