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So, you want to link to the database? Grand. Before you jump right in, though, there are a couple of things you should be aware of.
The database has been designed in two different formats. The ordinary format is intended for use in a standard browser acting by itself. Active Worlds, however, makes use of Internet Explorer to proved basic web-browsing capabilities from within the Active Worlds browser. The browser window in the Active Worlds interface is considerably smaller than a standard web browser, and most web pages do not handle this reduced canvas-size very well.
However, I have designed this site to work properly in an Active Worlds Internet Explorer window. I hope that this makes using the database easier and more enjoyable for Active Worlds users.
To link to this web page from another web page, the address you need is:
If you are linking to the page from within Active Worlds, the address you need is:
Adding the extra bit at the end of the address will alert the web page that it is being summoned from within Active Worlds. In response, it will reformat itself to fit the browser pane available. It will also re-write links so that internal links will be formatted properly, and external links will pop up in a new browser window for clearer viewing.
Be certain that you use the address exactly as shown above when linking from within Active Worlds. If there is any difference, the page will revert to its standard format, which is ill-suited to AW viewing. Please note that the page has been designed to work best at screen resolutions of 800x600 and up. If you have a screen resolution of 640x480, the page will still work, but you'll have to scroll back and forth to look at all of it, which is a pain.
Enjoy!