Background image. - Post ID 234248

User 173811 Photo


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Hi,
I am creating a site with a background that has a color, not an image. I would like to be able to insert a nice image to spruce it up. Currently the css for the background looks like this:
/* Layout Elements */

body.grid-1 {
background-color: rgba(222, 19, 19, .6);
}

Does anyone know how to do this? Thanks! Elaine

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User 2088758 Photo


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Yes you can but you have to do this after you export your project. I would create a custom.css file and store it in the same folder as your other css files. Then just modify the row you are working on and add the image. If you need a more detailed explanation let me know.
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User 187934 Photo


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What kind of image are you trying to use? One that needs to repeat or one single image that will fill the body?
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User 173811 Photo


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Hi Steve,
Sorry for sounding like a beginner, but I am. :rolleyes:
I do already have a custom css for my google map. I guess I could do a custom2 css? I have exported the file, so now I have to figure out how to alter the html to accommodate a background image. Currently my css looks like this to give me a color background:

/* Layout Elements */

body.grid-1 {
background-color: rgba(222, 19, 19, .6);
}

And when I try to apply an image it wipes everything out. So, I am doing something very wrong!! :)
Eric,
I just want to have some kind of a texture background. I am open to purchasing something on istock. I am pretty sure I don't want it to repeat. I am attaching and image that I would like to work, but don't think it is big enough.
Thank you!! Elaine
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Someone else will have to tell you how to do it, I don't code. But if you like it, you are free to use this . . .
http://gunsmoke.me/cloud/graphics/grey-back.png

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User 173811 Photo


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Oh, wow, that's nice! Thanks!:cool:
User 187934 Photo


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If your going responsive then using a single image and stretching it gets a little tricky as far as what image you can get away with. Using a repeating image is easy and there's plenty available on the net.
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User 2088758 Photo


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Hi Lainsky,

For your enjoyment just finished it! How to add a background image to Responsive Layout Maker.
http://youtu.be/Ypi_D6H8HAI

Hope this helps.
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User 173811 Photo


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Hi Steve,
Thank you so much for making the video, it is really helpful. I do have some more questions though.
1) If I go back to RLMP to make changes, I will lose all of the content and images that I have placed, I am wondering if I can just alter the html to get the effect I am looking for?
also
2) I want the background image to apply to the entire grid, not just a row. It would make sense to me that I should be able to add the background image and settings of the image right after the "body.grid-1 { " and replace the background color with my new background image and settings. This doesn't work though, so I must be missing something.
I will go back and re-watch the video.
Thanks again for making the video! You guys are awesome!



User 173811 Photo


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I just noticed that I have two references to the background in my main css:

body.grid-1 {
background-color: rgba(222, 19, 19, .6);
}
body.whole-background {
background-color: rgba(222, 19, 19, .65);
}

Would it be ok if I put the background image where the color is in both?
Thank you,
Elaine

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