[Mel]

Flash and Lectora – do not overlap any images or content on top of your flash, you will get an error. To make your Flash transparent (so you can see the BG – background – through your flash). Right click on the flash –> properties –> parameters –> add –> paramter name: wmode –> Parameter Value: transparent –> OK

[rhall01]

Zachary – the logout function in our LMS does work – the link goes to our home page (fib.learn.com/ilearn) and when I’ve tested it, I’m taken right to the login prompt. I guess that works because we’re not going to allow users to login automatically (company policy). I assume it wouldn’t work if the user has used the LearnCenter auto login functionality. We’re not live yet but will be here in 4 weeks or so.

[Mel]

some code that was sent to me on the logout function:

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here is the code I use for the Logout function and mine works. It simply redirects you to our Internet site.

The code includes the table bar with a contact button, logout button, and FAQ button. Post if you like in the forum as there was a lot of discussion. This code (table bar) is placed on my MAIN SITE HEADER. It works every time – except the FAQ does not work at the login screen because you have not authenticated into the LearnCenter yet.

Here is the code:

Contact Us | FAQ
Log Out

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Zach said the above may be incorrect? See below!

I wanted to alert you to a problem with your logout function. You posted the code below to the forum:
Log Out

The problem is – you direct them to a new page, but as far as the browser is concerned the user is still logged in. So, if another person goes to your LMS using that same open browser window, they will already be logged in as you!
We are anticipating multiple students using the same computer, so using your logout link would pose a problem. Unless you use Learn’s logout function or close the browser window – anyone can access the last account used.
The code that Learn uses to logout actually does log the user out. The problem is that it sends you to a blank page! It should return you to the log-in page of the LMS

Learn’s logout link:
Logout

[ahartley]

In terms of accessing my CSS and my .js files, I have put them out on our Learn.com server (via ftp) and linked directly to them in my html code. It seems to work nicely and haven’t too many issues. That way I never have to add a different registry key for this. Has anyone had any issues with using this method of accessing their css or js files?

[ZacharyGuidry]

I had my Learn tech guy add a registry key for us to access the ldcDefaultLC.css file. The only issue I have had is that this file is overwritten during upgrades and I have to go paste my added css styles in again. You may want to watch out – if you start editing .js files your additions may get overwritten during upgrades.

[Whorah]

Zach….
I am the one who submitted the logout code. I thank you for assisting (me) us in realizing the inherent fault in it. Because the majority of our users have their own boxes, this is not too big an issue. But nonetheless, an important concept to know and understand. Thank you for your insight – I really appreciate it.

I did not realize the ramifications of leaving the browser session open after launching into a new window. Have you been able to locate another means to accomplish this without having to launch the user to a new blank screen?

It appears the asp code from Learn.com to logout the user is generic and not specific as to the direction it takes them and also uncustomizable… Any assistance is appreciated if you come up with some ideas / solutions. I would be eager to update my code to reflect a better way to manage the system.

Bradley Fredrick
CMS Instructional Designer
314 919-9517
bfredrick@cmsstl.com

[Whorah]

Zach…. thanks again for your post….

Your reply kept driving me crazy all day trying to come up with an alternative or informative solution. Finally after much frustration, this is what I cam up with. I changed the code to reflect the Learn.com logout asp code, but added a behavior (JavaScript) in DreamWeaver for a pop up thanking the user for visiting and to click OK to exit and that they might have to click Yes if the security question comes up. Then on my system, it just closes the window and does not return them to the login screen. THIS IS OKAY as far as I am concernted because as long as I educate the user to what is happening (that the current browser window is going to close) it’s okay. I just don’t like doing this when I don’t inform the visitor first.

Anyway, below is the updated code I used, and below it is the JavaScript generaged (but moved to just above the tag in the HTML page so when copied over to the LearnCenter live page it will work.

Thanks again for your help.

Bradley

HERE IS THE UPDATED HTML:

Contact Us | FAQ | Logout

HERE IS THE JAVASCRIPT WHICH WAS MOVED FROM THE HEAD TAG TO THE BOTTOM OF THE BODY TAG:

[ZacharyGuidry]

LOG – OUT vs. LOG-IN

I finally found the “Log-in” function in the Learn.com LMS. This is different from the “Log-out” function in some advantageous ways!

Log-out: does log out user, but then closes the window.
Log-in: does log out user, but then navigates to a new log-in window for the next user to log in.

LOG OUT CODE—
Logout

LOG IN CODE—
Log Out
(Change the 6 digit learncenter ID code to your actual code – replace the “999999”)

There is a way to stop the warning window that pops-up when you use the Log-Out function. I will go find it and post it soon.

[ZacharyGuidry]

How to stop the Pop-Up window appearing when you use the “LOG-OUT” function in the LearnCenter LMS:

You actually have to edit the “Logout.asp” file to do this. This pop up window occurs because of a Windows security update and originally didn’t happen. The window is just supposed to close.

WARNING – BACK UP YOUR ORIGINAL “Logout.asp” FILE BEFORE MAKING ANY CHANGES!
This is a part of the LMS and you should not touch it if you don’t know what you are doing.

simply add the window.opener = this; line to your Logout.asp file in declaration as shown below—

[mmiles]

2 things on linking to your own css or js files.

One, I learned it’s best to do it via your header (control panel | Appearance | Edit Header) (insert code here)

Two, as a hosted user, the css files are cached on the server, so in order for any updates to take place, I need to rename the file each time…result = cortcss(ver23).css

[rhall01]

Can someone share their wisdom on how we can access our css files? I asked our support person about how to access them and she didn’t really know so I dropped the issue. I’m a novice to using or creating css files although I am familiar with the concept and I’d like to use them. I’m currently having to hard code the font type/size on every html page as a work around until I learn more. Anything you can share with me would be appreciated.

[Whorah]

Russ
One of the best things you can do in the beginning is to use the LDC FTP server for all files. Then you can put the CSS file on the FTP server and then link to it. If you are inquiring as to how to access the existing CSS file, I am unsure. I started initially using the FTP for all files and then link to it for every image, doc, swf, audio etc and it is much easier because I don’t have to deal with the built in interface which I think is clunky and only shows massive icons to depict files I want to link to.

If you are unsure how to set this up shoot me a reply here and I’ll try to assist.

Keep you comments here non specific and do not divulge any code about Learn.com or any of their secrets. You will get warned by LDC because they monitor this forum… keep your personal contact info out if possible. Just a warning… because I had been warned.

[Author]

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