column_left design help

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I can't do this and it's important for my design. What I want is to radically change the layout of the left column (only this, not the right one). I want to totally remove the boxes (not the content) and use an image as background, a .gif file (width = 160) and maybe separate each box by a horizontal rule (or a slim line). Also I want to eliminate the space between the header and the columns. It?s the only way to integrate the shop to the general design of the site. If someone can guide me trough the process I would be eternally grateful.

 

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[Obewanz]

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You can get an image in the column by changing the following lines;

    <td width="<?php echo BOX_WIDTH; ?>" valign="top"><table border="0" width="<?php echo BOX_WIDTH; ?>" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2">

<!-- left_navigation //-->

<?php require(DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'column_left.php'); ?>

<!-- left_navigation_eof //-->

 

to the following;

    <td width="<?php echo BOX_WIDTH; ?>" valign="top" background="<?php echo tep_image(DIR_WS_IMAGES . 'left_background.gif', '', '', ''); ?>"><table border="0" width="<?php echo BOX_WIDTH; ?>" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2">

<!-- left_navigation //-->

<?php require(DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'column_left.php'); ?>

<!-- left_navigation_eof //-->

 

You probably don't need to include the blank parameter quotes, but I'm still learning :shock:

 

Anyway, you'll have to do this for all of the files that contain the left column include. (did I use a Microsoft term there?) Oh, You might end up placing the background tag in the table instead of the column, just depends on what look you're after. :idea:

 

Hope this helps!

Regards,

Obewanz

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Obewanz

You're my hero for this week. I spend many hours with this and I was pretty close to find a solution when I recievd your answer. Just great because the shop I'm working on has a particulary dense design, not easy to integrate with OSC (or vice versa) Everything's under control now.

Thanks.

I would love to show you what I'm working on, but it's only half the way done.

 

I wish you a nice... danish day (we have sunshine this afternoon 8) ).