Target?

Is it me, or is there no way to add a target="_blank" to a menu item?

I've created a new menu, and I'm editing - but I only have a Name and Link textbox....?

Any ideas?

Thanks!

The target attribute is not available in the wizard, you will need to add this to the link after the menu is created.

For example, the code for a menu item will look similar to:

<li><a href="page1.htm">Menu Item 1</a></li>

You can modify that to:

<li><a href="page1.htm" target=_blank">Menu Item 1</a></li>

Wow - I'm kinda surprised at this - why wouldn't a common attribute like target be included?

I haven't got the chance to try what you suggest - but I'm assuming once you add the target manually, if you edit the menu again, all the target values will be lost, since the menu is essentially re-written.....isn't this true?

If so, you can't expect someone who has a pretty extensive menu to go through the code and re-add all the targets each time the menu is updated....

Are there plans of adding target to this system? This just seems like a terrible oversight to me.

Unfortunately, yes, if you edit the menu, the target attributes will be overwritten. I have logged a feature request to have this included in a future version.

Jason,

It's been 3 months, will the target attribute ever be added to this?

As it stands now, I can't even use this extension without it. I've been waiting in hopes it will be added.

Can you check on this please?

Thanks

Generally, new features are not added to a product as an update, I would not expect to see the target attributed added until Menu Writer 3 is released.

You call that a "feature"? My God man...

That is HUGELY dissappointing to hear. I have read other posts on here about the same issue.

Just so we're clear, if TARGET is a feature, then a steering wheel is an upgrade for a car...

I mean seriously, I'm not trying to be smart, but there's a difference in releasing an upgrade with something that's clearly missing that should be there, and releasing a new version with new features. You don't have to be an expert in HTML to know that TARGET is a critical piece when using a href links. Seriously, it's like selling cars with no wheels. Had I known this prior to buying it, I would have gone with a different menu system.

Further, I don't know of any other company (and there's plenty of them) who have TARGET missing from their menu system, and then call that a feature you have to wait for.

This is the problem with business in general. You buy a bunch of their stuff, like I have yours, then you start nickle and diming, calling everything a feature, and requiring you to buy the next version.

Enough said -

Jason,

At this point, you have not indicated a fix will be provided with the missing "target" attribute. You've only indicated that this "feature" will be included in the next major release, which I will have to pay for.

This stance by Webassist is terrible - I still can't use this extension without the target attribute, so I am requesting a refund please.

Please let me know what I need to do to receive a refund.

Thank you.

I have forwarded your request for a refund to our sales department.

Wow wish I'd read this post PRIOR to purchasing Menu Writer last week. What a waste of $$. I too am really disappointed.