Multimedia applications - CCEAUsing scripting

Multimedia applications combine elements like text, images, audio and video and require specific considerations in their design.

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Using scripting

can be used to implement a variety of features in multimedia websites, typical examples include:

Image or text rollovers

If the user rolls the mouse over a graphic or hypertext then a text or graphic box will appear.

An HTML web page.

Pop-up windows

>Pop-up windows display information in a separate window from the web page from which they are triggered. This is useful if the user needs to perform a simple calculation or consult a calendar for inputting dates, without navigating away from the page they are on.

Validating the content of fields

When filling in forms each field, especially required fields denoted by an asterisk, is validated to ensure the correct data has been inputted. If the field is left blank, or the type of data is incorrect, then a user message will be generated and you may not continue, or be able to submit the form.