Click boxes (alternatives or show a border around them?)

[kind_days15B9]

Regarding insert\standard objects\click box:

Currently I don't know of a simpler (in terms of efforts/steps involved) way to create 'slide-over' or 'pop-up' boxes or hyperlinks.

The only caveat to using click boxes is that you cannot color them or automatically include a box around them.

Just so there is no mistake, click boxes include a text box, which automatically appears when the mouse is rolled over the active area. On the other hand, roll-over slidelets allow colors and borders, however, they do not include a pop-up text box. A text box can be added but that requires additional effort.... which ultimately slows down development.

Thanks

[Captiv8r]

Hi Shawn

Not sure what you are after here. The thread somewhat reads as a possible reply to another? But it's a thread of its own. So not sure if you are seeking suggestions or offering some to another.

Cheers... Rick

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[kind_days15B9]

Hmm... I guess I wasn't very clear. LOL

The issue is that I have a problem with using click boxes because they remain 'invisible' until the mouse moves over them. I am wondering if there is a 'hidden' feature that allows me to include a border around them.

I know I could add my own separate boxes or use rollover slidelets but both alternatives involve several additional steps.

[Captiv8r]

Ahhh okay. Gotcha

This is where you would want to use a Button. Note that there are three types of Buttons. You choose the type in the Button properties. You may use an Image Button where you specify three different images to use. A Text Button, where you simply supply the Text to use. And the last type I personally never use. But in this case it sounds like you may want it. The Transparent button.

Cheers... Rick

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[kind_days15B9]

Greetings Rick,

AFAIK, buttons don't have a text box pop-up (like click-boxes).

Correct me if I am wrong, but I think I am looking for an enhancement request.

See graphic of what I am ultimately looking for:

[Captiv8r · Accepted solution]

Hi Shawn

Buttons and Click Boxes have the same options. What you presented seems like you are looking for the Hint Caption.

Cheers... Rick

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[kind_days15B9]

Thanks again Rick,

Sometimes I am so daft!

1. Hint caption was the correct terminology that I failed to use.

2. I did not know that buttons also have the hint option.

Is it safe to assume that transparent buttons and click boxes behave the same way?

What is the purpose of a click box? ...when a transparent button appears to offer the same functionality?