jQuery UI Layout
The Ultimate Page Layout Manager
This widget was inspired by the extJS border-layout, and recreates that functionality in a jQuery plug-in.
The Layout plug-in can create any UI look you want - from simple headers or sidebars,
to a complex application with toolbars, menus, help-panels, status bars, sub-forms, etc.
Combined it with other jQuery UI widgets to create a sophisticated application.
There are no limitations or issues - this widget is ready for production use.
If you create a good looking application using UI Layout, please let us know.
Highlights
simple yet powerful"- syntax is easy to learn
unlimited layout capabilities: 5 regions per layout - unlimited nesting
dozens of options: every aspect is customizable, globally and by region
total CSS control: dozens of auto-generated classes create ANY UI look
extensible: callbacks, methods, and special utilities provide total control
custom buttons: integrates with your own buttons for a custom UI look
collapsable: each pane can be closed, using any UI animation you want
hidable: panes can be completely hidden, either on startup or at any time
resizable: each pane can be resized, within automatic or specified limits
slidable: panes can also ‘slide open’ for temporary access
headers & footers: each region has unlimited headers or footers
hotkeys: can use the cursor-keys and/or define custom hotkeys
use any elements: use divs, iframes or any elements you want as a ‘pane’
compatible with UI widgets: integrates with jQuery widgets and plug-ins
demo mode: set applyDefaultStyles option for a fully functional layout
and MORE: see the documentation and demos
History & Future
UI Layout was created 8 years ago as an enhancement to the borderLayout widget.
Sourcecode was transferred to GitHub, which also allowed it to be re-registered on the jQuery plugins site.
You can find Layout on the jQuery site at: http://plugins.jquery.com/layout
Documentation and other information is being updated for the latest version and will be migrated to GitHub.
In the meantime you can find information and demos on the widget’s old website and in its forum…
More information will be added here soon. This is just to get the migration process started…
/Kevin