Embedding - can we get more control?

Is there documentation for the <iframe> code that is generated by the Embed It link?

Specifically, is there a way to get a larger block? I see that the generated tag always seems to end with ".small" . Can we change that and get different sizes?

Also, are there other ways to use the mashups other than in iframes?

Thanks - this is a fun tool.

[653 byte] By [Crile] at [2008-1-28]
# 1

.small is the only anonymously accessible way to access your mashup, however it can be any size you want you change the size by changing the style properties for example;

Code Snippet
<iframe style='width:100%; height:100%;' src='http://www.popfly.ms/users/Andy/beachphototile.small'></iframe>

Your mashup will now be as large as the element which it is embedded in.

AndyS at 2007-9-25 > top of Msdn Tech,Popfly,Popfly General Discussion...
# 2

What other (unanonymous?) methods can I use to access the mashup?

>> .small is the only anonymously accessible way to access your mashup

Crile at 2007-9-25 > top of Msdn Tech,Popfly,Popfly General Discussion...
# 3

I tried this but it still comes out ridiculously small.

I made a mashup that shows images using the PhotoTiles block. Inside popfly it's a good size, but when I embed it in my Web site it comes out way too small. And it also adds a "popfly rate this mashup" that's kind of an eye-soar.

I guess the rate box has to stay, but there has to be a way to make the mashup appear in a size that makes sense?

cowchimp at 2007-9-25 > top of Msdn Tech,Popfly,Popfly General Discussion...
# 4
Could you post the URL of the web site your trying to embed the mashup into?
AndyS at 2007-9-25 > top of Msdn Tech,Popfly,Popfly General Discussion...
# 5

I have the same problem with embedding a mashup into a normal page held on Office Live and edited with the same tools as are used in Popfly beta. Whilst changing to default size or hard-coding the iFrame size gives a bigger frame whilst editing - it resets down to "small" on viewing

Any ideas?

Chris8674 at 2007-9-25 > top of Msdn Tech,Popfly,Popfly General Discussion...
# 6
If you haven't already figured out a work-around, what I've done is change the width and height of the mashup from a percentage to a px. In other words, changing "width=100%;" to width=500px;", or whatever dimension you prefer. See for yourself:

http://www.variacom.com/flickr.html

On a slightly different tangent, is there a way of getting rid of that little widget at the top-right corner of my mashup? I don't want to include that when I embed my mashup on my website. Any suggestions?

peterrod at 2007-9-25 > top of Msdn Tech,Popfly,Popfly General Discussion...
# 7

Come on guys, this is stupid.

No-one is going to want to continue using Popfly if you add that stupid duck with the mashup rating on it. It looks awefull and cheapy.

I wanted to use Popfly to create a nice photo reel, but I'm going to have to use flash or something instead now, which is disappointing as I don't want everyone visiting my site to see a duck and rating and info about popfly.

- On the otherhand, if anyone knows how to remove the logo etc, please let me know.

Also, another thing, the next release of IE7, will it include Silver Light by default? - So users don't havbe to download it?

TKITMike at 2007-9-25 > top of Msdn Tech,Popfly,Popfly General Discussion...