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MakeMeGrrrrowl · 11-29-2003, 08:26 PM

Okay, so I am working on a site...it's almost done.

My question is, when I am ready to slice it all up...what is better? Small slices or bigger ones? I want to make sure it loads quick...but I am not sure if the way you slice it has anything to do with it.

Thanks!!!

Shannon

Arty · 11-29-2003, 08:30 PM

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Originally posted by MakeMeGrrrrowl
Okay, so I am working on a site...it's almost done.

My question is, when I am ready to slice it all up...what is better? Small slices or bigger ones? I want to make sure it loads quick...but I am not sure if the way you slice it has anything to do with it.

Thanks!!!

Shannon

I would go with less slices, Normally if it's not tweaked up IE can only download 3 files simultaneously from the same server.. I think you should use 6 or 9 slices at most...

MakeMeGrrrrowl · 11-29-2003, 08:32 PM

Thanks very much! =)

darnit · 11-29-2003, 08:33 PM

imho it depends on the content of the slice....

If there are large quantities of the original psp with little color gradation make them a large gif, and use your jpg slices for areas where there is much gradation for ex skin tones.

This is of couse if you hand slice, (which i prefer) as you can make these determinatins yourself....

Just be sure to include height and width tags and alt tags irregardless of which you choose to maximize download...also try to minimize your nested tables

Arty · 11-29-2003, 08:47 PM

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Originally posted by MakeMeGrrrrowl
Thanks very much! =)

You're welcome

You can also save a bit more bandwith by darnit's instructions...

Theo · 11-29-2003, 08:49 PM

Shannon i love you

we can become the best couple

Gruntled · 11-29-2003, 08:55 PM

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Originally posted by darnit
imho it depends on the content of the slice....

If there are large quantities of the original psp with little color gradation make them a large gif, and use your jpg slices for areas where there is much gradation for ex skin tones.

This is of couse if you hand slice, (which i prefer) as you can make these determinatins yourself....

Just be sure to include height and width tags and alt tags irregardless of which you choose to maximize download...also try to minimize your nested tables

darnit is right. any place you can slice out that is mostly or all a solid color, and can be converted to GIF will speed the site. of course, you're supposed to have this in mind when designing it to begin with, too. Also, if there are horizontal lines, and no verticals, it compresses better in gif format.

Jizzman · 11-29-2003, 09:04 PM

less is more

(fewer slices)

Arousal Design · 11-29-2003, 09:17 PM

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Originally posted by machinegunkelly

what he said

what he said he said

foolio · 11-29-2003, 09:30 PM

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Originally posted by darnit
imho it depends on the content of the slice....

If there are large quantities of the original psp with little color gradation make them a large gif, and use your jpg slices for areas where there is much gradation for ex skin tones.

This is of couse if you hand slice, (which i prefer) as you can make these determinatins yourself....

Just be sure to include height and width tags and alt tags irregardless of which you choose to maximize download...also try to minimize your nested tables

yup

Alky · 11-29-2003, 09:38 PM

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Originally posted by Arty

I would go with less slices, Normally if it's not tweaked up IE can only download 3 files simultaneously from the same server.. I think you should use 6 or 9 slices at most...

actually thats the server config that limits the amount of files downloaded simultaneously

Arty · 11-29-2003, 09:57 PM

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Originally posted by Alky
actually thats the server config that limits the amount of files downloaded simultaneously

Are you sure? Actually it was 2 files at a monent.

I've just tried that with zend.com to make sure again before posting and it works like a charm.. I was locked with 2 downloads until I've tweaked the IE..

Quote:

In Registry Editor, navigate to the following registry key:

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Int ernet Settings
On the Edit menu, click Add Value, and then add the following registry value:

"MaxConnectionsPer1_0Server"=Dword:0000000a
"MaxConnectionsPerServer"=Dword:0000000a

You can change 0000000a to any other value as long as it's hexadecimal.

11-29-2003, 08:26 PM	#1
MakeMeGrrrrowl Grrrrrrrrr Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dreamland Posts: 4,983	Quick photoshop help needed! Okay, so I am working on a site...it's almost done. My question is, when I am ready to slice it all up...what is better? Small slices or bigger ones? I want to make sure it loads quick...but I am not sure if the way you slice it has anything to do with it. Thanks!!! Shannon

11-29-2003, 08:32 PM	#3
MakeMeGrrrrowl Grrrrrrrrr Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dreamland Posts: 4,983	Thanks very much! =)

11-29-2003, 08:33 PM	#4
darnit Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Teh Interweb Posts: 2,439	imho it depends on the content of the slice.... If there are large quantities of the original psp with little color gradation make them a large gif, and use your jpg slices for areas where there is much gradation for ex skin tones. This is of couse if you hand slice, (which i prefer) as you can make these determinatins yourself.... Just be sure to include height and width tags and alt tags irregardless of which you choose to maximize download...also try to minimize your nested tables

11-29-2003, 08:49 PM	#6
Theo HAL 9000 Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 34,515	Shannon i love you we can become the best couple

11-29-2003, 09:04 PM	#8
Jizzman Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 379	less is more (fewer slices)