Hello,

ok, here's the scoop. Not sure anyone can figure this one out it's quite hard. I have my webcams on the front page. I have a couple of things that I would like to do with them.

1---is there a way to have it so they can't click on it until they log in?

2---once they are logged in, is there a way for the window to pop up so that it opens inside in the middle and/or not have the address showing at the top. This would prevent the user from logging in and than closing out of my website but than they keep the window open. Than I have no clue who is still logged in.

Not sure any of this can be done, but suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Ps: I'M NEW so please guide me like a newbie..thanks

bren
oops..guess u want the addy: http://www.brendalee4ever.com

I can answer question number one.

There is an easy way and a hard way. The easy way would involve creating a duplicate webcam block, but instead of putting the webcams in there, you would put duplicate jpg or gif images.

You would then make the duplicate block visible to anonymous users only (it would be placed in the same position as the original webcam block), with some type of message advising them to register or sign in to view the cameras.

Next, you would set the actual webcam block to be visible only to registered users. Once a person has signed in, it becomes visible and the duplicate block is invisble to them.

Or......

You could do a whole bunch of javascript or php stuff that would drive a person to drink... well me, anyway. I'm sure there are quite a few people who could write something in a minute.

As far as question number two goes, check out this pop up window generator:
http://westchesterwebmaker.com/modules/xoopstools/index.php?func=POPUP

It may do the trick.

EDIT: Just took a second look at your setup. Continue to use the hyperlinks in the original webcam box that will be visible to registered users. DON'T use hyperlinks in the duplicate webcam box that's visible to the anonymous visitors.

Well that's just a fabulous idea...thank you so much...would never have thought of that....

Hello--it's taken me a long time to get around to working on my site again. Ok, I've been trying this for 3 hours and I"m stuck..I've messed with everything and am totally confused at this point. I do not understand how to do this. One of the cam sections on the front page was made as a "news" item and one was made as a block. I've have tried every single combination trying to get it so the one section shows on the front page just as is .the one where the links don't work which is what I want..perfect..until you log in..than you can click the links..but for some reason I can't seem to get them totally separate...they both show up on the front page and when you log in ...they both show up..I can get it so the only one that shows up on the front page is the correct one.the one where you can't link...but than when you log in..theres the same box...and I need to have that box linked..am I rambling????

JANUARY 20-2006...

OK, I have figured out what my problem is but not sure how to fix. I now have a block on the front page but it's not showing the cams. Just the words..here's the code: I must be missing something for the images not to show up?? When you log in as a registered user, than I have the right box..does anyone know what I"M missing with this code please..

PLEASE LOG IN TO VIEW LIVE CAMS