briefing writing

[bored_onion]

ive looked at the tutorial by SnYpir on how to write a briefing in html and it was largely understood. However, what sort of program should i use to write the HTML? In my naivety i tried ms word and saved it as an HTML file but it just created a file that showed the raw code rather than the effect i was coding for. any suggestions?!!!

thanks

[PsyWarrior]

Greets,

Windows comes with a perfect little application known as Notepad. Find an example briefing.html file (must be one in the Ed Depot, Or rip from a BIS mission - You're only going to use it as a template). Notepad won't add all the nonsense that Word does. Save to your Users/UserName/Missions/MissionName directory.

Alternatively, if you have Chris' OFP Script Editor, that can save in HTML as well, and comes with a wizard that can generate your template for you. Of course, I don't trust CHOFPSE enough to get it perfect first time, so you will probably be editing the resulting file manually to achieve your desired results (e.g, fonts changing, links to other pages, etc).

-Supr. Cmdr. PsyWarrior
-Psychic Productions

[bored_onion]

great! thanks a lot

[bored_onion]

actually, just one more iddy bitty thing... ]

i used the briefing tutorial to create my briefing with links to various different pages (there are three in all) but flashpoint seems intent on bunching two of them together in a way i can't explain. is there a way of giving a kind of page break? the relevant part is shown below:

**********************************************************************
<h2><a name="Supplies"></a>Supply Depot</h2>

<h4>

<br>

The Resistance has been able to insert supplies across the water overnight. These have been guarded by some members of the civilian militia that will also be assisting in the assault. The supplies include RPG Launchers to deal with any armour as well as the usual stock of captured weaponry. The West has also provided various weapons, including some sniper rifles, which will be of use to you. Use the supply depot well!

<br><br>

Return to the <a href="#main">notes section</a>.

<hr>

<h2><a name="Airport"></a>The Airport</h2>

<h4>

<br>

This is guarded largely by troops and moderate armour, although our intelligence is never totally accurate. We anticipate that the Russians have units on call from around the island to resist or counter attack, be prepared for surprises. Crucially, it would appear that the Russians have left numerous vehicles inside hangars, some of which are armoured. Make good use of these if you can find them.

<br><br>

Return to the <a href="#Main">notes section</a>.
</h4>
<hr>

<h2><a name="Escape"></a>Escape</h2>

<h4>

<br>

The civilian plane can just about carry the cargo but, as you may be aware, can only carry 4 people at the most. This may well involve you leaving some men behind, who will then make their way off the island in the way that they arrived. Although we managed to place the aircraft on the runway, the Russians insisted that the fuel was removed before they let it stay. This will mean that you must refuel the aircraft just before you leave. The cargo loading process will impede any such effort before then. Good luck.

<br><br>

Return to the <a href="#Main">notes section</a>.
</h4>
<hr>
**********************************************************************
the section called "escape" appears on its own but the other two appear on the same page and the link to the airport doesn't work.

any thoughts?
thanks

PS. I know this looks daunting

[PsyWarrior]

I have been writing lots of linked page briefings recently, so I've seen this problem a lot:

<h2><a name="Supplies"></a>Supply Depot</h2>

<h4>

<br>

The Resistance has been able to insert supplies across the water overnight. These have been guarded by some members of the civilian militia that will also be assisting in the assault. The supplies include RPG Launchers to deal with any armour as well as the usual stock of captured weaponry. The West has also provided various weapons, including some sniper rifles, which will be of use to you. Use the supply depot well!

<br><br>

Return to the <a href="#main">notes section</a>.

<hr>

<h2><a name="Airport"></a>The Airport</h2>

You haven't ended the <h4> tag between just after supplies, and the airport section. Flashpoint thus throws them together, and believes they are one section.

To resolve: Place </h4> after "Return to the <a href="#main">notes section</a>.". That should do it... ;D

Had me confused for a while too

-PsyWarrior
-PSYPROD

P.S.- Looks like an interesting mission. :thumbsup:
Good luck with it...

[bored_onion]

thanks a bunch - two pairs of eyes are better than one it would appear