Customized Gallery - Extras Description field

ltitran · September 20, 2009

There seems to be a size limitation on the extra description field in customized gallery.

Does anyone know what it is and is there away to ether increase it or work around it.

The issue is I have a gallery that has some code in that field. I want to copy it out, edit it and then re-update the field. But when I go to cut and paste or view the field, not all of the code is there.

Thanks,

Larry

Andy · September 20, 2009

ltitran wrote:

There seems to be a size limitation on the extra description field in customized gallery.

Does anyone know what it is and is there away to ether increase it or work around it.

The issue is I have a gallery that has some code in that field. I want to copy it out, edit it and then re-update the field. But when I go to cut and paste or view the field, not all of the code is there.

Thanks,

Larry

Gallery link?

ltitran · September 20, 2009

Andy wrote:

Gallery link?

Sorry for the missing link - http://cathyhartman.smugmug.com/gallery/settings.mg?AlbumID=6022994&AlbumKey=Dd3Pb

Andy · September 20, 2009

ltitran wrote:

Sorry for the missing link - http://cathyhartman.smugmug.com/gallery/settings.mg?AlbumID=6022994&AlbumKey=Dd3Pb

<html>
<div id="contentcontainer" align="left">

<div id="leftcontent">
<p class="ContentMainHeader">

Weddings
</p>

<p class="ContentText">
As your photographer I will make a commitment to capture every moment of your special day ~ everything from traditional and formal to casual and whimsical. If you don’t see a package to suit your needs, 

please contact me to design a custom package just for you. A non-refundable 50% deposit is required to secure your time and date. The balance is due 7 days prior to the wedding date.
</p>

<p class="ContentSubHeader">
Classic Package $400
</p>
<p class="ContentText">
Includes:<br>
  •  Pre wedding consultation<br>
  •  Up to 3 hours coverage<br>
  •  2 locations<br>
  •  Includes Formal and Candid Photos<br>
  •  All images edited and posted in a password protected online gallery<br>

</p>

<p class="ContentSubHeader">
Traditional Package $600
</p>
<p class="ContentText">
Includes:<br>
  •  Pre wedding consultation<br>
  •  Up to 6 hours coverage<br>
  •  3 locations<br>
  •  Includes Formal and Candid Photos<br>
  •  All images edited and posted in a password protected online gallery<br>
  •  100-4x6 prints of all edited images presented in an album<br>
</p>


<p class="ContentSubHeader">
Exclusive Package $800
</p>
<p class="ContentText">
Includes:<br>
  •  Pre wedding consultation<br>
  •  Up to 10 hours coverage<br>
  •  Unlimited locations<br>
  •  Includes Formal and Candid Photos<br>
  •  All images edited and posted in a password protected online gallery<br>
  •  100-4x6 prints of all edited images presented in an album<br>
  •  2-8x10 enlargements<br>
  •  1-11x14 enlargement<br>

</p>



<p class="ContentSubHeader">
Engagement Session $45
</p>
<p class="ContentText">
Includes:<br>
  •  Consultation<br>
  •  1 location<br>
  •  One-two hours of session time with unlimited poses<br>
  •  Private, password protected online proof gallery<br>


</p>







<div id="paypalpp" align='center'>
<p class="ContentSubHeader">
To pay for a wedding package:
</p>

<form name="PhotoOrderFormwp" target="paypal" onSubmit="setPaypalFormwp(this)" action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post">
<label>
1. Select from the following  items:       </label>
<select name="item_name" id="item_name"  tabindex="1"></select>
<br><br>
<input type="hidden" readonly="readonly" class="inputdisplay"  tabindex="-100" name="amount" value="" />
<input type="hidden"  readonly="readonly" class="inputdisplay"  tabindex="-100" name="paypalfilename" value="" />
<input type="hidden"  readonly="readonly" class="inputdisplay"  tabindex="-100" name="os1" value="" />
<input type="hidden" name="on1" value="" />
<br><br>
<label align="left">2. Enter any comments:   </label>

<input type="hidden" name="on0" value="Comments" />
<textarea rows="6" cols="40" name="os0" value="" tabindex="3">

your code.

Andy · September 20, 2009

OK I removed the code - it' above ^

be sure you have closing div tags for every div you open. Be sure you start the code with <html> and close it with </html>

There's no limit to what you can put in there, by the way.

ltitran · September 20, 2009

Picture of the field.

ltitran · September 20, 2009

Andy,

This is only part not all of it...

Andy wrote:

OK I removed the code - it' above ^

be sure you have closing div tags for every div you open. Be sure you start the code with <html> and close it with </html>

There's no limit to what you can put in there, by the way.

Andy · September 20, 2009

ltitran wrote:

Picture of the field.

There is no limit

Try editing in a text editor not in that box, btw. Use plain text (NOT MS Word).

ltitran · September 20, 2009

Andy wrote:

There is no limit
Try editing in a text editor not in that box, btw. Use plain text (NOT MS Word).

I understand, but I wanted to get the original code, but I am not able to gather all of it from the field form.

so, how do I get all the code?

This might not be an easy one to answer...
I think the field form in the browser has a display limitation when it pulls from the quarry request.
Not that you can not insert as much as you want, but the display properties for the form are limited to a value.

Andy · September 20, 2009

ltitran wrote:

I understand, but I wanted to get the original code, but I am not able to gather all of it from the field form.

so, how do I get all the code?

I got it all for you. Select-All, copy, paste. It's in the post, #4, just a few posts up from here.

ltitran · September 20, 2009

Andy wrote:

I got it all for you. Select-All, copy, paste. It's in the post, #4, just a few posts up from here.

Andy,

Not all of the original code is there...

I want all the code, not just what you were able to cut out of the form.
Since the gallery WAS working correctly, and the information in #4 is not complete and will NOT work.

I need a solution ASAP now....

denisegoldberg · September 20, 2009

ltitran wrote:

...but the display properties for the form are limited to a value.

Add this to your CSS to expand the data entry area for gallery descriptions, captions, and your bio. Note that the area for editing the description within the customize gallery screen does not change - you need to edit the description from within the gallery. As in, open the gallery, then edit the description.

Change the height and width as desired.

/*     change text input area for editing descriptions        */
#editDescription textarea {
    height: 400px !important;
    width: 800px !important;
}
#editBio textarea {
    height: 400px !important;
    width: 560px !important;
}
.editCaption textarea {
    height: 400px !important;
    width: 560px !important;
}

Even with the expanded room to edit the description, if I have a long description containing a lot of HTML I normally edit in Notepad and then paste it into the description box.

Also - you should always keep a copy of any html you place on your site in a file on your computer as a backup. That way if something isn't working correctly you still have the previous working code.

--- Denise