fixed or fluid?

redhippo · 04-03-2005, 03:42 PM

whats the main differnece between a fixed and a fluid layout?

if the fluid is the answer to browser compatibility..........whats the need for a fixed design?

what are the pros and cons????

PoorDoggie · 04-03-2005, 04:23 PM

are you talking about designing sites that use px values eg:

Code:

<table width="506">...

or percentage values eg:

Code:

<table width="100%">...

otherwise, I don't understand what you are talking about.

will7 · 04-03-2005, 11:00 PM

He is saying what is better:

A "fixed" design meaning that you set the width of the main content table in pixels. For example, you may have a central coloumn of 700pixels. Ex. www.nsmaths.co.uk

OR

A "fluid" design meaning one that is set in percent values. Ex. www.rednerve.com.

That help you PoorDoggie?

Oh, and for the topic, a fixed design is easier to do, but a fluid one is more effective. It's six of one, half-a-dozen of the other really. All depends on the site really.

deadserious · 04-03-2005, 11:07 PM

I think it's really just personal preference. There are advantages and disadvantages to both.

redhippo · 04-04-2005, 02:26 AM

Originally Posted by will7

He is saying what is better:
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/web-design-discussion/79975-fixed-or-fluid.html

A "fixed" design meaning that you set the width of the main content table in pixels. For example, you may have a central coloumn of 700pixels. Ex. www.nsmaths.co.uk

OR

A "fluid" design meaning one that is set in percent values. Ex. www.rednerve.com.

That help you PoorDoggie?

Oh, and for the topic, a fixed design is easier to do, but a fluid one is more effective. It's six of one, half-a-dozen of the other really. All depends on the site really.

heehehe...that what i mean will...but would to hear people preferences and why

chippy · 04-04-2005, 07:08 AM

from experience, most like the fixed design due to one major factor. "content"

if you say, have a site with a few paragrahs of text on the main page, and its a fluid design, those with high resolution screens/browsers may see a couple of lines of text ..doesnt look like a full site unless you pack it with images.

on the other hand, the same content in a fixed design will fill out the page/site a lot better.

so basically , design around the content in a lot of cases..

hopes this makes some sense.

mike

Midano · 04-04-2005, 07:21 AM

I prefer fixed.

Why? With fluid design you can't control your layout. If you have more then one column, you end up with ugly empty areas and wasted space.

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will7 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2,725	He is saying what is better: A "fixed" design meaning that you set the width of the main content table in pixels. For example, you may have a central coloumn of 700pixels. Ex. www.nsmaths.co.uk OR A "fluid" design meaning one that is set in percent values. Ex. www.rednerve.com. That help you PoorDoggie? Oh, and for the topic, a fixed design is easier to do, but a fluid one is more effective. It's six of one, half-a-dozen of the other really. All depends on the site really. __________________ Will Narburgh \| Graphic design \| Twitter \| Email me

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chippy NamePros Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 74	from experience, most like the fixed design due to one major factor. "content" if you say, have a site with a few paragrahs of text on the main page, and its a fluid design, those with high resolution screens/browsers may see a couple of lines of text ..doesnt look like a full site unless you pack it with images. on the other hand, the same content in a fixed design will fill out the page/site a lot better. so basically , design around the content in a lot of cases.. hopes this makes some sense. mike __________________ Dotcomwebdesign.com \| Free CMS Website Templates

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