How do you disable the maximize button so people can't maxim

[TheDoctor]

ize the screen? Is there some type of script you have to enter or how is it done?

Thanks

[starrwriter]

As far as I know, you can only do this with a popup window by using resizable=no.

[Narasinha]

It is generally considered "bad manners" to disable a normal function of the browser. Personally, I become rather irritated with sites that make my browser do things I don't want it to. Disabling right-click is one example. I frequently use right-click to open a link in a new window. If someone uses JavaScript to disable this, they have just reduced the functionality of my browser - and they didn't even ask! ;)

I think it best to leave browser controls as they are.

[TheDoctor]

OK, but if anybody knows how it's done I would appreciate it if they could tell me how to do it.

Thanks

[paulhiles]

OK, but if anybody knows how it's done I would appreciate it if they could tell me how to do it.

I would go along with Narasinha's comments... the average user likes to be in control of their viewing experience... and are usually annoyed when a script takes over the behaviour of their browser.
However, if they're used responsibly, and in the right setting, these effects can have their uses.
Here are a couple of URLs you might find useful.

Splash screen effect (fills monitor screen - IE only!)
http://webfx.eae.net/dhtml/splashwin/splashwin.html

Chromeless Windows - Gabriel Suchowolski
Very cool script, which allows many variables to be set.
http://www.chromeless.org/

Have fun!

Paul

[TheDoctor]

Paul,

Thanks, I went to the sites but I still don't understand how I would use them to do what I have described. Could you please explain how I would go about doing it?

Thank you

[paulhiles]

Paul,

Thanks, I went to the sites but I still don't understand how I would use them to do what I have described. Could you please explain how I would go about doing it?

Thank you

If you download the zip file from the 'Chromeless' website, you'll find that the author has gone to the trouble of enclosing sample scripts (that behave in exactly the manner you described), a simple FAQ, and he even hosts a forum on the subject.

Paul

[matauri]

It is generally considered "bad manners" to disable a normal function of the browser. Personally, I become rather irritated with sites that make my browser do things I don't want it to. Disabling right-click is one example. I frequently use right-click to open a link in a new window. If someone uses JavaScript to disable this, they have just reduced the functionality of my browser - and they didn't even ask! ;)

I echo this comment.

It's all well and good that you are going to go ahead & do this, your decision. But, I do hope that you dont have it as your opening page, and if you do have it as a link- that you warn people with something like (your browser will now be reset) or something like that.

I know personally, as soon as a site tries to reset anything, I close it. If I 'choose' to use your settings I will allow you to do so.


Cindy

[billbaldwin]

What I would like to find is a script that will read a page as it downloads and strip out commands that try to override my browser settings. Has anyone seen any of these?

Bill

[kpriewe]

If you simply want a new window to open at a fixed (non-resizeable) size, this script will do it. Just adjust the height, width and coordinates (all in pixels):


<SCRIPT Language="JAVASCRIPT" TYPE="text/javascript">
function Start(page) {
OpenWin = this.open(page, "CtrlWindow", "toolbar=no,menubar=no,directories=no,location=no, scrollbars=yes,
resize=no,height=510,width=630,left=160,top=0,x=16 0,y=0");
}
</script>