Blocks interface
jbc - September 29, 2008 - 19:49
| Project: | AD Blueprint |
| Version: | 5.x-2.3 |
| Component: | User interface |
| Category: | bug report |
| Priority: | normal |
| Assigned: | Unassigned |
| Status: | by design |
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Description
With a fixed width setting, the blocks interface is so squeezed it is impossible to use, as the attached images show.
Even with a 95% width setting and a large monitor / resolution, it's still not great... (second image)
PS. I do appreciate the rapid response you've been giving to issues raised on this theme. I hope you are finding the feedback useful and not simply a nuisance!!
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| ad_blueprint BLOCK dialogue.png | 26.14 KB |
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#1
This was done on purpose as the only real solution is to widen that specific page, which will give theme users the false impression that more blocks can be fitted in than actually can. And I do appreciate the feedback a lot. I'm used to working with clients on specific sites where testing can be done effectively, but obviously with the number of modules and possible setups for Drupal, the testing needs to be done by the users.
#2
I would prefer to be able to use the blocks interface properly.
I find I cannot get a good idea of how the blocks are looking from the Blocks config. page because of the all the yellow stripes and the config boxes. So to view how blocks are looking, I always revert to the front page or something.
Thus, I would not find it a hindrance to have the blocks config page with narrow sections, if it would allow the config boxes to be operated easily.
I have experienced other themes with this issue but AD Blueprint is particularly hampered by the (inner) left and right "sidebar 2".
I'm glad you're finding the feedback useful. Thanks again for your work on this theme.
#3
I had the same issue with the blocks interface. I added the following to my 'custom.css' and was able to administer my blocks:
#main-inner2{
overflow:visible
}
I use only the right column in a small site, and have not encountered and adverse effects from this. It may not work for a site that utilizes more of the sidebar regions. Hope this helps.
Joy
#4
Thanks for this Joy
Which custom.css did you add it to? If it's the one which is generated by the theme each time theme settings are changed, I have found that it gets reset to a single line setting the width.