Comments on: Eric Meyer’s CSS Sculptor for Expression Web - Start things right

By: Morten Rand-Hendriksen

Morten Rand-Hendriksen — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:42:22 +0000

I can’t speak for the Dreamweaver plug-in and I don’t have any experience with version 2 myself but I’ve never had any real problems with the Expression Web plug-in myself. That said, I don’t really use it any more because I find it easier to just code the CSS from scratch. I suggest you drop them a line and ask if your problems are common and why they don’t have upgrade pricing. I’ve been in touch with them a couple of times and they always responded promptly to my questions.

By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:44:23 +0000

Due to bugs in version 1 (for Dreamweaver), I was never able to get it to run successfully on my system. The version I had would crash after I had spent considerable time tweaking the look. Pretty frustrating. Now I hear there is a version 2.0 version. I’d be tempted to try it, but there is no upgrade pricing. After being burned once, I’m reluctant to fork out full retail pricing again for a product I already paid for. I understand thet the Expression version is 1/2 price right now. If that were the case for the DW version, or if they had upgrade pricing for their existing customers, I might be tempted to try it again as the concept is promising…

By: Morten Rand-Hendriksen

Morten Rand-Hendriksen — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 20:55:22 +0000

Bob: That’s strange. I don’t see that problem anywhere. I found the program would at times generate some extra code I didn’t need, but it didn’t generate erronous code as you say. Can you tell me exactly what you did so I can try to reproduce it? I’m curious.

By: bob

bob — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 20:21:39 +0000

Unfortunately, its still an unfinished product. I didn’t even create one layout with it and I found a bug in the CSS with the background position CSS.

background-position: left left;

when saving the file, it becomes background-position: left 50%;

Hard to imagine that Eric Meyer had a hand in this. I am sure he got his check or royalty to but his name and videos on this.

By: Andrew Chesshire

Andrew Chesshire — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 19:04:27 +0000

Hello Morten,
I’ve now been experimenting with the trial for a while. Doubtless it is excellent, but a bit of an extra layer of complication for someone of my limited experience. I’ve posted a longer response on EW Forum below your original post.

Regards - Andrew C.

By: Morten Rand-Hendriksen

Morten Rand-Hendriksen — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 02:56:40 +0000

I think even for someone whith zero CSS experience, this application is better than the stock option that comes with Expression Web 2. That said, I wouldn’t recommend anyone with zero CSS experience to shell out $100 on this software right off the bat. I think they’d spend their money more wisely by buying an introductionary book on CSS.

By: Patricia Geary

Patricia Geary — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 02:43:02 +0000

I downloaded the program as soon as it became available and am very impressed with it. Created two sites that I have published using it
Expression Web-L Resource for RootsWeb
and
Genealogy Computer Tips

Recommend it but think it might be a little hard for someone completely new to css to use. I have enjoyed using it and am still learning.

By: Morten Rand-Hendriksen

Morten Rand-Hendriksen — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:31:59 +0000

It’s a smart little tool that makes it easier to get started. Check back when you’ve tested it for a bit and share your thoughts with us. It’s always nice to get a second (and third, and fourth) opinion.

Morten

By: Andrew Chesshire

Andrew Chesshire — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:16:41 +0000

I’ve just downloaded the trial. As a bit of an amateur in these things, must say I am impressed. An awesome bit of kit!
will explore some more as time permits.

Regards - Andrew C.