"Coffee Anyone?"
Now, let’s take a look at another really cool software program used for creating wml files. "Wireless Web Builder" by Coffeecup.com is another WYSIWYG program, which boasts a list of users that includes NASA, Qualcomm, Ford Motor Corp., Turner Broadcasting, and M.I.T. among others. (The list also includes "A Guy Named Ernie" and Playboy Enterprises, Inc... Do we have your attention now?)
This little gem of a program is loaded with features like:
- Drag and Drop Wizard for creating files without knowing any code
- Create, edit AND convert WBMP images (100 ready-to-use images included!)
- Built-in Code Validator
- Built-in Live Preview
- More!
Wireless Web Builder downloads and installs quickly. The work environment is uncluttered and simple to understand (which is amazing for all the functions available).
Screenshot of Wireless Web Builder in action!
With the Wireless Web Builder interface, you’ll be creating wml files in no time at all. Everything you need is in that screen. At the far left side of the screen you'll find four basic elements used to build your cards. These are: Text, Image, Link and Line Break. From this menu, you simply drag and drop your choice into the very next window.
Your flow of work will automatically
move from left to right
As you place your elements into the window, Wireless Web Builder auto-updates your preview window. So, according to the above example, we’re going to add an image. As we do that, our preview window looks like this:
A simple drag and drop lets you insert a graphic!
COOL KROW CLUE
In this program, you’ll notice an element called "Line Break". In regular web pages, you would expect to see an actual "line" in the page. But, here, it simply acts as a "break" ( <br> ) in your file.
"Partners In Mime"
So, you’ve built your cards and you’re ready to let the wireless world see them. But, what if you don’t have a server set up to accept those files? Remember: In our first article, we learned there are a few things we must have on a server before our files will work.
Fortunately, Coffeecup has a solution! They’ve teamed up with BlueDomino.com to offer FREE hosting of your wml files! Sign up is simple and you can do it right from your Wireless Web Builder program.
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