Choco_Dumplin

Hi guys, I've recently downloaded the Firebug add-on for Firefox, and it has been a very valuable tool for disecting the html and css of any website out there. However, I am now trying to create an audio player similar to the ones on this site (i.e play/pause icons): http://www.ringtones-direct.com/ But it seems that I will need to do a fair bit of XML coding aswell. Most of the tutorials I have found relate to making Myspace type audio-players, with a single player streaming a list of songs. All I want is the XML that can be used with a Flash document, to create a "simple" play/pause function (like the ones in the baove link). I found this add-on called XML-Developer (XML Developer Toolbar 0.2 ) which looks like the kind of program I need, like Firebug, but focusing on XML. But it doesn't work with any Firefox version above 2.0 (I have 3.5 and can't downgrade). Does anyone know of a decent XML editor/debugger, that will allow me to look at a webistes integrated XML code? Thanks!!! Choco_Dumplin

Thanks for all the above replies. I embeded the realplayer, but it takes too long to load. I will def have to look at Flash players instead and see if they are quicker! Thank you!

Hey guys, I'm making my own ringtones site for an assignment, but wanted to know how to implement audio player/links similar to thes ones on this page: http://www.ringtones-direct.com/ I'm talking about the little "play-button" icons. They are ideal because they aren't just the usual anchored links, but somehow it's an embeded player. Any help would be much appreciated. Choco_Dumplin'

Thanks Daniel! Tell me about it! This does look like a pretty intense learning curve. But I won't run before I can walk, I'll take a look at all the info you guys have given me. Thanks alot for the help, this forum is awesome! Choco_Dumplin

Awesome, thanks again dude. Choco_Dumplin

Cool! I've input this code into my html document and it looks fine! But would I have to do loads of PHP stuff (i.e. as in the links above from John) in order to make it actually work and be secure? Thanks for the code, it at least helps me see how I want it to look!!

Thanks John! You're a legend Choco_Dumplin

Hey guys and gals, just wondering how I would go about creating the typical username and password boxes/fields on a website. I want to create a site that people can register to but am stuck at the first hurdle Any info or links to tutorials would be much appreciated!! Choco_Dumplin

Sorry dude, I'm a novice at web design, only started last month!! :S I take it it's most likely an embeded player?! That would probably make more sense I guess.

Hey guys, I've seen this bit of code on the www.jamster.co.uk site: <a class="rPrelisten" title="Prelistening" rel="18747299" href="#prelisten"> What itrigues me is the "prelsiten" function, it seems that an inbuilt player exists but I can't see how they do it! I gather the long number above in bold is the individual id number for each mp3 or whatever. But I don't know how they play the tones without activating an external mp3 plater!! I think it must be CSS, anyone have any ideas? Cheers! Choco

Thanks again guys!! Great help! CD

Yep! Just searched 'anchor tag' and it looks like what I need! http://www.w3schools.com/HTML/html_links.asp cheers guys!

Hey BlueDreamer and Jamest! Cheers for the tips! I've checked out those sites, and the longtail option does look very cool! Preferably, they guys would also want another option to just right-click an icon/text and download the songs to your PC! They already have a Myspace page and want to present the songs differently as opposed to just in a Myspace type player. For example if you look at this page (the audio section particularly): http://www.evergrey.net/downloads.php At the very top of the page it has the song "Fail" which can be downloaded as an MP3, I was just wondering what code I'd need to use in order to embed an MP3 into a page to allow it to be downloadable Thanks again for the help guys, look forward to some replies

Hey guys, a friend of mine wants me to make a site for his band. On the site he wants there to be a section listing about 6 tracks from his band. He wants there to be a function to "listen" to a smaple of the track (mp3) and another option to "download" the whole tune (for free)! Can you point me in the right direction as to how to do this please? I'll be using CSS mainly on the site. Please let me know if I've left out any useful bits of info! Cheers guys Choco_Dumplin

Hey guys, just joined the foeum as I have a few web design queries! I'm a complete beginner at this, but am definately looking forward to learning some cool stuff! Lurked on the forum before joining and can't wait to get posting Peace