DHTML or FLASH Menu

[richkoi]

I used a program called NavStudio 2005 to create the menu below:

http://www.bambooheadquarters.com/menu/test2.htm

Unfortunately this program is not FREE, so the menu I designed has a popup that comes up every time you open the page.

Is there a program out there that is FREE that I could design a similar menu to the one I have on that test page?

I also own a copy of Flash MX, but am a beginner, but do not know how to make menus with it. Is there a tutorial or resource out there that can help me make one in Flash like the menu above?

P.S. I did find free DHTML menu software, if anyone is interested, but it is not diverse enough for my site (not enough color customization):
http://www.coffeecup.com/free-dhtml/

Thanks,

Rich

[mikmik]

This one is pretty capable :
http://www.softcomplex.com/products/tigra_menu/

For flash tutorials, here is a page:
http://www.flashkit.com/tutorials/In...ty/Navigation/

However, I am like you, I have Flash MX, but haven't really used it. I did, at one time look for and find some great tutorials for beginners, for all levels actually but all rated as to level and degree of difficulty.

I don't know how good these tutes are, I just have that site bookmarked.

If you surf some Dhtml and javascript sites, you may find somee pretty spectacular menus scripts, but to customize them might take some time. don't know how good you are with javascript.

I cannot really write anything with it, but many scripts come with excellent comments and instructions.

Here is one that I like, and was able to figure out:
http://www.twinhelix.com/dhtml/popupmenu/demo/
and the main page is here
- for the menu: http://www.twinhelix.com/dhtml/popupmenu/

- for the site (LOL I am sure you can figure this out, but oh well!): http://www.twinhelix.com/

If I find the flash site I am thinking of, I will post it.

[mikmik]

Here is the ugliest menu I've ever seen, but it is a very easy tutorial which might be enough to make a complete navigation bar:
actionscripts

PS Thanks for the coffeecup link, Richkoi.

[mikmik]

scriptsearch.com
Menu's and generators, some free, many, not. But lots.
To many to check :O)

[php~pro]

Personally I would create that menu in pure css. There is no need for JavaScript in that menu except for the dot marker above, for what use it is. You can create markers in css also and any menu created would be 100% friendly. Try searching for css horizontal list menus or other terms similar for tutorials on how to tame lists.

[richkoi]

As far as css goes... I need WYSIWYG... I am not into programming... If there is a way to make drop down CSS menus using a WYSIWYG style program, I'm all ears.

Here is an inexpensive dhtml menu maker:
http://www.xara.com/products/menumaker/

I am going to try the trial but so far I like it...

Rich

[php~pro]

Why on earth do you need WYSIWYG. A WYSIWYG will only use your browser elements to let you view what you wrote. Just use a decent browser to write it like moz and then check with IE as its about the least compliant browser out there. Moz even has an editor built in.

As for this,

Here is an inexpensive dhtml menu maker:
http://www.xara.com/products/menumaker/

Im currently revamping a site with menus generated by this piece of ****. It generates a whole load of code completely irrelevant to the menus and what it generates is a completely impractical menu. If you make a css horizontal list menu you make a sitewide change to any part of it in seconds. Just google the terms, there are many source examples available if you lack coding ability. My advice would be to learn from it as not everything in life is a free ride.

[richkoi]

lol,

ok, consider me a complete newbie and explain where I start to make a pure css dropdown menu... moz = mozilla?

Thanks,

Rich

[php~pro]

PM your email address I shall mail an example with generous comments.

[richkoi]

I just bought Macromedia Studio MX and was playing around with Fireworks... I started messing around with layers and came up with this:

http://www.bambooheadquarters.com/temp/storebar.htm

It's a little script heavy but it loads in about 10 seconds on a 56k... I'd like it to load faster but I was amazed at the ease of creation using Firworks. It is basically a two layered image that uses Javascript to do the rollovers and menus... all included in Fireworks.

If anyone wants to learn how to do this just e-mail me and I'll try my best to give you a lesson.

Rich