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chrisco97
chrisco97
Google Docs
Jul 26 2010, 1:06 AM EDT | Post edited: Jul 26 2010, 1:06 AM EDT
I made a form in Google Docs to use for my site, but when I paste the embed code into the "Other Widget" window, and sace the page, it brings this up:

http://image.wetpaint.com/image/3/6mm5a3lfKKM5vedr1ki6cQ14379

Any way to get it to show up? Do you find this valuable?    
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Maxwilly
1. RE: Google Docs
Jul 26 2010, 5:32 AM EDT | Post edited: Jul 26 2010, 5:32 AM EDT
If that URL happens to be the URL for your Docstoc document, then perhaps you could do the following:
Visit http://www.webmastersresort.com/iframe-generator/
This is a handy tool for creating Iframe compatible widgets.
In the box that says Iframe URL, paste the URL that pops up when you try and look at your document.

Fill out the other boxes with your desired settings, then click 'Generate Iframe'. Copy the code and try and use THAT for your widget. Do you find this valuable?    
chrisco97
chrisco97
2. RE: Google Docs
Jul 26 2010, 12:05 PM EDT | Post edited: Jul 26 2010, 7:26 PM EDT
Thanks Maxwilly! It worked, thanks again! Do you find this valuable?    
edwardandbellafan
edwardandbellafan
3. RE: Google Docs
Jul 26 2010, 1:24 PM EDT | Post edited: Jul 26 2010, 1:24 PM EDT
The main problem seems to be that you uploaded your code, or whatever it is, as a file that Wetpaint reads as an image. If it was a document, then it should be simple, copy and paste the code in Notepad. Save the file as "name".html, and make sure teh file extenstion is "All Files". Save the document. Upload to the Wetpaint server. Copy the URL to the document, and then the code should be the following.

<iframe src="URL-here" scrolling="true or false" width="" height=""></iframe">

Andrew Do you find this valuable?    

Maxwilly
4. RE: Google Docs
Jul 26 2010, 2:07 PM EDT | Post edited: Jul 26 2010, 2:07 PM EDT
You're a bit late. Also, can you please not capitalise the 'W' in my name? That's not the original intention. I intended to make username that related to the main character of Scribblenauts, 'Maxwell'. Then, out of pure interest, I searched Maxwilly on Google. I'm not going to tell you the results as it'd probably be against the community guidelines... Do you find this valuable?    

Maxwilly
5. RE: Google Docs
Jul 26 2010, 2:08 PM EDT | Post edited: Jul 26 2010, 2:08 PM EDT
Oh yes, and out of interest, what was the widget you were trying to use? Do you find this valuable?    

Maxwilly
6. RE: Google Docs
Jul 26 2010, 2:15 PM EDT | Post edited: Jul 26 2010, 2:15 PM EDT
"The main problem seems to be that you uploaded your code, or whatever it is, as a file that Wetpaint reads as an image. If it was a document, then it should be simple, copy and paste the code in Notepad. Save the file as "name".html, and make sure teh file extenstion is "All Files". Save the document. Upload to the Wetpaint server. Copy the URL to the document, and then the code should be the following.

<iframe src="URL-here" scrolling="true or false" width="" height=""></iframe">

Andrew"
That's what people use to upload Javascript widgets, which are not compatible with wetpaint. I've got it on my tutorials here: http://www.scribblenautsguide.com/page/Getting+Started+with+Wetpaint Do you find this valuable?    
BrandonE
BrandonE
7. RE: Google Docs
Jul 26 2010, 5:29 PM EDT | Post edited: Jul 26 2010, 5:30 PM EDT
I've got the same problem as well, but even when I use the iFrame generator, it still says "This content can't be displayed in a frame".

And can Wetpaint check on this? I've had a problem with Google Docs for a few months, because they don't work on Wetpaint anymore. They work on other sites (I tried one on a blog) and it works fine, just not Wetpaint. Do you find this valuable?    
andrew_editor
andrew_editor
8. RE: Google Docs
Jul 26 2010, 7:05 PM EDT | Post edited: Jul 26 2010, 7:05 PM EDT
It isn't that hard to create your own forms, of course it is on Wetpaint because you aren't hosting it yourself. You could always use FormSpring.Com, that is a great site to create forms, you are limited, but it's not that bad.

http://formspring.com/

Andrew Do you find this valuable?    
chrisco97
chrisco97
9. RE: Google Docs
Jul 26 2010, 7:26 PM EDT | Post edited: Jul 26 2010, 7:26 PM EDT
I was using a google form...

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Anyway, Andrew, I enjoy Google Docs. But thanks for sharing the link. Do you find this valuable?    
andrew_editor
andrew_editor
10. RE: Google Docs
Jul 26 2010, 8:40 PM EDT | Post edited: Jul 26 2010, 8:40 PM EDT
Okay, well if I find a way to work it out, I will let you know. I could always allow you to host on my site, that sounds like a good idea. I will work on creating a server for people to upload files to and then use on Wetpaint, I will let you know how that goes, that's a great idea, I am going to work on a site for Wetpaint work-arounds, widgets, and cool gadgets, yeah! That sounds cool.

Andrew Do you find this valuable?    
CryingDove
CryingDove
11. RE: Google Docs
Jul 26 2010, 11:58 PM EDT | Post edited: Jul 26 2010, 11:58 PM EDT
"Okay, well if I find a way to work it out, I will let you know. I could always allow you to host on my site, that sounds like a good idea. I will work on creating a server for people to upload files to and then use on Wetpaint, I will let you know how that goes, that's a great idea, I am going to work on a site for Wetpaint work-arounds, widgets, and cool gadgets, yeah! That sounds cool.

Andrew"
Great idea Do you find this valuable?    
CryingDove
CryingDove
12. RE: Google Docs
Jul 27 2010, 12:09 AM EDT | Post edited: Jul 27 2010, 12:09 AM EDT
Chris, here is what you need to do. Go to the Google doc you want to place on your wiki. Copy the URL address of the document. Replace the text "your url address" with the copied url. You may need to adjust the width and height to your needs. Here is the code.

<iframe src="http://docs.google.com/gview?url=your url address&embedded=true" style="width:600px; height:500px;" frameborder="0"></iframe>
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CryingDove
CryingDove
13. RE: Google Docs
Jul 27 2010, 12:18 AM EDT | Post edited: Jul 27 2010, 12:23 AM EDT
Chrisco, there is a working example on my profile here. And just changing the url address in that code will be sufficient for any docs on Google.
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Maxwilly
14. RE: Google Docs
Jul 27 2010, 4:18 AM EDT | Post edited: Jul 27 2010, 4:18 AM EDT
Or, you could save your Google doc and use DocStoc instead, which is also compatible with Wetpaint. It's never failed me! There's also plenty of other services online that allow you to create form widgets, like widgetbox. Do you find this valuable?    
andrew_editor
andrew_editor
15. RE: Google Docs
Jul 27 2010, 12:00 PM EDT | Post edited: Jul 27 2010, 12:00 PM EDT
There is a great amount of solutions out there! Do you find this valuable?