In this months tip we answer some
frequently asked questions about the way image and sound files are managed
in the FrontLook Effect products (Java Effects, Component Effects and Page
Effects).Where are the external support
files for the FrontLook Effects components stored?
The _frontlook folder contains all the external files to
support our applets and components. If you have added and then deleted
components to your web, you may have some files in your _frontlook folder
that are no longer required.
I can't see the "_frontlook" folder on my web,
where is it?
If you can't see the "_frontlook" folder in the "Folders
List" of your web, select the "Tools->Web Settings..." menu item and then
the "Advanced" tab. Check the "Show documents in hidden folders" check box
and press the OK button. A dialog will appear asking you if you would like
to refresh your web, press the "OK" button. You should now see the "_frontlook"
folder.
When I go to add an image to one of my applets,
there is a large number of images available in the "Image File" dialog.
Where are these stored?
The standard image and audio files that come with the
Effects product are contained in the _frontlook master directories. If you
like you can remove the files that you don't want to appear in the "Image
Files" or "Audio Files" dialogs from the master directories.
Master _frontlook directories for the Java Effects and Component
Effects product:
FP2000:
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\bots\FLWebbot\_frontlook
FP2002:
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\bots\FLWebbot\_frontlook
FP2003:
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office11\bots\FLWebbot\_frontlook
Master _frontlook directories for the Page Effects
product:
FP2000:
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\bots\FLEffects\_frontlook
FP2002:
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\bots\FLEffects\_frontlook
FP2003:
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office11\bots\FLEffects\_frontlook
How do I delete a file that I have added to the
FrontLook image directory?
When you add an image to the FrontLook image or audio
directory, these image and audio files are typically located in the
following folder:
C:\Documents and Settings\<user>\Application Data\DPA
Software\FrontLook\_frontlook
where <user> is the currently logged on user. If you are
running Windows 98 or ME, then you will find these files in the master
folder mentioned in the previous FAQ.
After experimenting with different applets, I
noticed many extra files in the _frontlook folder on my web. How do I know
which files to delete and which ones to keep?
This can be accomplished by cleaning up the _frontlook
Directory. To clean up the FrontLook folder, you must know of all the
pages that contain FrontLook Java Effects applets, Page Effects and
Component Effects products because you will need to open all these pages
to reconstitute the _frontlook support files. If you miss a page, then you
may disable that applet or component.
Step 1: Start by deleting
the contents of the _frontlook folder on your web.
Note: Do not delete the support files for the Site
Search Engine. These files have the following names: "SSECommon.asp",
"SSECommon.php", "SSEHelp.htm", "sse_style.css" and a folder called "SSE".
Step 2: Then bring up the
web pages with the FrontLook applets and component on them double click on
each component and press the "OK" button. This will re-copy all the
required support files to the web.
Step 3: Then test each web page to make sure your
components are operational.
And that's it, please let us know if you have any other
questions.
