Posted by Jonathan N. Little on 01/16/07 00:57

pmennen wrote:
>> An image that size is too large anyway,
>> as Jonathan has already warned.
>
> Oh, I don't know about that. In this case the page
> was intended for a small audience, so something
> somewhat simple minded is probably okay.

The audience or the reasoning?


> I know opening in a new window is not the most user
> friendly thing but I wanted the user to be able to read
> the text next to the thumbnail while viewing the full
> size image (at least if he has a large screen display).
> At least I have a warning that a new window will open.
> Actually in FireFox it will open in a new tab if thats
> the way you have it set up.
>
> I ended up using the first suggestion on this thread.
> You are welcome to view the page if you want to
> suggest a better method:
>
> http://www.pmennen.members.sonic.net/Fujitsu/index.html
>

Your full size images are way-way too big, unless it is crucial that we
clear read the flight instruments' manufacturers label! You only have to
show how this device mount in the cockpit!


> The thumbnails in question are the 6 at the bottom of the page.
>
> Thanks for all suggestions!

Even the output map display can be reduced 50% to 384 x 640 pixels and
still be legible and manageable to demonstrate the devices map output!
Do they really need the details of Monterey;s airport?

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Take care,

Jonathan
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