seasonal wanderer ([info]angelamaria) wrote in [info]eveningsky,
2006-04-16 22:52:00
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Icon Table Generator

I've been wanting to put the LJ icons I create in table-format posting for some time now, but couldn't really be bothered with writing up tables again and again or copy-pasting groups of cells or something. I'm lazy that way. ;) So I ended up getting into geek mode for a few hours tonight and came up with this -- a script that takes a (preset or customized) template and inserts any number of icons to come up with, say, a table for all the icons for posting into LJ (removes newlines too, so it doesn't mess up your code ;) hehe). I'm not sure if anyone had already created such a script before, but in any case, I put it online since people might be interested in it as well.

You can see it at work in my latest batch of icons here (and probably in everything else afterward). That particular template I used is liquid -- the number of columns adjust according to the width of the browser window -- but the script can also do set tables. :) I have a few (boring) pre-sets made, previews of which are also available on the site; there's also a how-to on-site in case you wish to further customize the template it generates.

If you run into problems with regards to usage of the script and you're certain it's a bug, please feel free to post here and let me know so I can fix it. :) Of course, any other sort of comment, suggestion, and the like is very much welcome. :) ♥




Frequently Asked Questions!

#1: It doesn't work for me, when I post it at my journal, I see all these weird text like "<center><div...", not the images.
It's not a bug. You must use the right mode in Livejournal while posting; the Rich text editor will mess your code. Use HTML! See below:



Please see this LJ FAQ entry for further information.

#2: Do you accept icon template "donations"?
Yes, I do! If you have a template of your own that you use regularly, feel free to send it over and I can include it to the list I already offer, with credits back to you. With your template being part of the preset list, you can then just select it from the dropdown anytime (no more copy-pasting into the form!), you get credit links, and others can benefit from your HTML wizardry!
Tags: !icon table generator, !resources

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[info]terra

April 16 2006, 17:38:06 UTC 6 years ago

You are my hero, Angela! This is wonderful.

[info]angelamaria

April 17 2006, 00:36:50 UTC 6 years ago

Hee! Glad you like it, Alex! ♥

[info]belladee_icons

April 22 2006, 13:11:45 UTC 6 years ago

This is so amazing; thank you so much for making it!

[info]angelamaria

April 22 2006, 14:50:23 UTC 6 years ago

I'm glad you find it useful! :) ♥

[info]miss_newyork

May 19 2006, 07:13:21 UTC 6 years ago

hi there, I have a quite technical question about your script: I've been using my own generator for a while, which works perfectly with the way I save my icons (even less work :), but I just can't seem to figure out how to add that second row with the numbers. Right now I had to put the number and the icon in one cell to make it work. I'm sure it is completely easy, but I managed to create infinite loops all the time :( Can you help me out, please? Thanks!

[info]angelamaria

May 19 2006, 07:57:48 UTC 6 years ago

Hello :)

What do you mean by "second row with the numbers"? You mean, how to automatically generate the numbers from how many images you enter in the form?

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[info]verylisa

May 27 2006, 02:40:00 UTC 6 years ago

What a lovely table generator! I haven't used one before, but will try it out with my next batch of icons. Thank you for making it. :)

[info]angelamaria

May 27 2006, 07:35:10 UTC 6 years ago

Glad you like it! :D

[info]krysjez

June 21 2006, 04:51:47 UTC 5 years ago

I love you.

[info]angelamaria

June 21 2006, 05:38:02 UTC 5 years ago

Thank you. :D

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[info]coconut_zebra

June 30 2006, 23:31:51 UTC 5 years ago

I just discovered your template a couple days ago and omg. It's amazing! Thank you so much for posting it!

[info]angelamaria

July 1 2006, 01:41:59 UTC 5 years ago

I'm glad you like it! :D

[info]mindlessdork

July 4 2006, 19:30:17 UTC 5 years ago

I didn't use your generator or guide, I coded it myself. I haven't used tables in a long time though and something is wrong with mine. Apparently you know a bit about tables, I can't find what I did wrong, and I was wondering if you would look over it for me?
As you can see in the post, the background for the table (which is supposed to be gray) does not appear and the link to post a comment is, well, a little far from where it should be.
Is there a way I can contact you and send you the codes I used so maybe you can figure what's wrong with them?
One other thing, when I preview the entry, it appears as it should.

[info]mindlessdork

July 5 2006, 00:23:50 UTC 5 years ago

Fixedddddd. Ignore that shit.

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[info]miserabletear

July 7 2006, 19:45:41 UTC 5 years ago

very very nice, thank you!

[info]angelamaria

July 7 2006, 22:52:51 UTC 5 years ago

I'm glad you like! :D

[info]moonanddogstar

July 12 2006, 20:47:47 UTC 5 years ago

I found your table generator via [info]sawyer and have just used it on my LJ. I'd just like to say it's fantastic and very simple to use - perfect for a beginner like me! Thank you very much!

[info]angelamaria

July 12 2006, 23:35:55 UTC 5 years ago

I'm glad you guys find it useful! Thanks for letting me know ♥

[info]jellyfrog

July 15 2006, 05:20:49 UTC 5 years ago

Thanks so much for sharing this! I'm sure I could create some kind of table template in html and modify it for every post, but I'm so glad I don't have to. :D

[info]angelamaria

July 15 2006, 08:05:31 UTC 5 years ago

I'm glad you find it useful! I'm too lazy to write out HTML code after HTML code, hence this. XD

[info]the_hero_factor

August 7 2006, 00:00:05 UTC 5 years ago

Thanks for this, it's going in my bookmarks.

[info]angelamaria

August 7 2006, 00:33:38 UTC 5 years ago

Glad you like it. :)

[info]airis_mcs

August 14 2006, 00:40:57 UTC 5 years ago

Love it!... but I've got a little problem

I found your generator a while back, but didn't have the need to use it. I have found, though, that trying to place all the icons for my fanlistings in a table is a horror no one should be subjected to, so I thought that I would use your generator instead.

Now, I have no problem making a customized template for your generator, it's actually very easy (thank you, thank you, thank you!!!), but when I try to put it in the text boxes, all my money signs turn into "S". This means that the table is generated just fine, but none of images show, because the variables aren't exchanged for the URLs.

Is there anyway around this problem? This generator is a lifesaver (coding 100+ fanlistings into a table is a nightmare).

Thank you for such an amazing tool! ;D

[info]angelamaria

August 19 2006, 13:00:05 UTC 5 years ago

Re: Love it!... but I've got a little problem

It did not? Maybe it just looks like an "s" because of the font of the fields? :)

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[info]mistburgundy

August 19 2006, 12:14:50 UTC 5 years ago

sugoi *_______*
stumbled from here to here to HERE!!!^O^
that's one good idea and is really helpful too, I'm planning to make a huge icon post when I finally managed to upload all the icons that are already filing up in my folders, when I finally have the time to do so^^;
I'm just already getting insane just by thinking of the amount of time that I have to spend on just arranging all those icons on an entry, and then I found this! I'll definitely try using your generator, ohhhhhh you're my (and others') saviour, thank you so much!!! YOU = <333 ^O^ *adds entry to memories*

[info]angelamaria

August 19 2006, 13:00:22 UTC 5 years ago

Hee, glad you like it! :)

[info]sweet_smile21

August 31 2006, 18:03:40 UTC 5 years ago

It's really not working =(
http://community.livejournal.com/fresh_lemon/974.html
-> Look..

Can I do something about this?
I already tried using the rich text editor, and also the plain text mode.

I really like your idea, very nice of you!
But I hope it's gonna work.. =(

[info]angelamaria

September 1 2006, 00:25:44 UTC 5 years ago

Hello.

You should use the plain text mode. For some reason your pasted html is showing up using &lt; and &gt; instead of < and > for the html tags... not totally sure why that happens for you, as it seems fine for me and everyone else so far?

What you could do is after pasting it and publishing the entry, copy the html in the entry and edit the entry and replace the generated html. Or paste the generated code into an html file, view it in your browser, copy the html from there.

[info]snortmort

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[info]sweet_smile21

September 1 2006, 17:37:23 UTC 5 years ago

Yay yay yay!
Thanks very much.
There's already a table with a few icons, some of them have a broken url or something, but I will try to fix that. By the way, I tried it with your first option.. Thanks a lot actually.

[info]sweet_smile21

September 1 2006, 17:47:19 UTC 5 years ago

It worked, yay!
Thanks very much!
There's a credit line underneath the icon table and I also credited you @my user info :)

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[info]angelamaria

October 3 2006, 06:40:14 UTC 5 years ago

Glad you like it ♥

[info]msmamalove

October 6 2006, 16:17:47 UTC 5 years ago

Followed a credit link to your table generator. I'm putting it into memories and will credit on profile page of my (sadly underused, but still) graphics journal [info]pixelpages.

Thanks for sharing this!

[info]angelamaria

October 9 2006, 02:10:01 UTC 5 years ago

Glad it's useful for you! :) ♥

[info]vampkiss

October 10 2006, 19:58:00 UTC 5 years ago

You are amazing! Thank you so much for creating and sharing this generator. :)

[info]angelamaria

October 11 2006, 00:52:06 UTC 5 years ago

Thank you, and I'm glad you find it useful! ♥

[info]mad_jaks

November 7 2006, 18:22:56 UTC 5 years ago

Thanks for that it works a treat even for an idiot like me

[info]angelamaria

November 7 2006, 22:57:59 UTC 5 years ago

That's great :)

[info]prylliepwns

November 20 2006, 22:25:40 UTC 5 years ago

You don't know me, but I found your icon table generator through a friend of mine, and I just wanted to tell you it's freaking awesome, and I plan to use it for every icon post I make! Thank you so much for making it!

[info]angelamaria

November 21 2006, 00:56:01 UTC 5 years ago

I'm glad you like it! :)

[info]inmemoriam

December 10 2006, 05:57:35 UTC 5 years ago

oh how wonderful -- thank you for making this public. when i use, i will definitely keep the credit line with your link. &hearts

[info]angelamaria

December 10 2006, 06:11:39 UTC 5 years ago

Thank you! ♥ And I'm glad it's useful for you. :)

[info]joanne45

December 26 2006, 02:28:56 UTC 5 years ago

*sniff*....thank you very much and a very merry X-mas!

[info]angelamaria

December 26 2006, 02:30:05 UTC 5 years ago

You're welcome and have a happy Christmas as well. :) ♥

[info]joanne45

December 27 2006, 08:08:51 UTC 5 years ago

Maligayang Pasko! I put it all of my icons...but they're all small boxes with question marks (?). I was very sooooo confused.....please help me? Thank U and Happy Bagong....Year....

[info]angelamaria

December 27 2006, 16:00:25 UTC 5 years ago

Make sure you're supplying the correct URL for the icons, and they're uploaded somewhere else where you don't have direct linking protection on. :)

[info]house_freak

January 4 2007, 07:59:05 UTC 5 years ago

thank you! you have helped me so much!

[info]angelamaria

January 4 2007, 15:15:23 UTC 5 years ago

Glad to know that :) ♥
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