Operation Manual

Adding Web Objects 105
Lightboxes to any hyperlink target
Lightboxes are not just limited to the display of pictures. As a light box is
actually a type of window, any hyperlink target can be displayed within it—
typically a page in your site (e.g., a form or login page), an Internet page, blog,
forum, or RSS feed. You can also view a Word file, PDF, or any other file type
(using the File option) in your lightbox.
To create a lightbox to any hyperlink target:
1. Select an object (picture, button, or any other object).
2. Create a hyperlink to it (click Hyperlink... from the Insert menu or
right-click).
3. Ensure the Target Window from the Type drop-down list is set to
Lightbox.
4. (Optional) Click Lightbox Options... to set the lightbox's Width and
Height dimensions.
Setting global lightbox properties
As with most settings in WebPlus, you can customize lightbox settings for the
current site. Settings can be adjusted for general lightbox controls (including
border type), caption controls (font, font size, font color, opacity), and
background settings (color and opacity).
To modify lightbox properties for your site:
1. From File>Site Properties..., select the Lightbox menu option.
2. Modify settings in the General, Caption, and Background Settings
sections.
3. (Optional) Preview your site using the Preview Lightbox... button,
fine-tuning your settings between previews.