In testing, I think the GPT will need much more documentation to be good in general usage. At the moment, it goes to Tailwind for customizing even standard Components which I know will have visual controls (sliders, buttons, etc.). However, I know that the RM team has got to be very busy getting a working product out the door!
So I decided to try a little experiment. With minimal prompting, I uploaded a screenshot of the Diver Component to a plain GPT instance. I wanted to see if it would be able to generate decent documentation that I would be able to use in the Elements assistant GPT. I hope that one of the RM team will be able to look over the information and give me guidance on the accuracy and usefulness of what was produced. Here is the unedited result:
Divider Component - User’s Documentation Guide
The Divider Component in Realmac’s Elements allows you to add a simple, customizable horizontal line to your website. This component is often used to create a visual separation between sections of content. Below is a detailed guide on how to use and customize the Divider Component.
Component Overview
- Name: Divider
- Version: 1.0
- Developer: Realmac Software
The Divider Component provides a variety of customization options through its inspector panel, which is divided into several sections: Background, Borders, Spacing, and Advanced.
Inspector Panel Breakdown
1. Background
The Background section allows you to customize the color and opacity of the Divider’s background.
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Style:
- Solid Color: Select the solid color style by clicking the paintbrush icon.
- Image: Choose an image as a background by clicking the image icon.
- Gradient: Apply a gradient background by selecting the gradient icon.
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Color:
- Choose a background color from a preset palette.
- Opacity: Adjust the opacity of the background using the slider. The opacity value ranges from 0% (completely transparent) to 100% (fully opaque).
2. Borders
The Borders section lets you define the appearance of the Divider’s borders, including style, width, and rounding.
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Style:
- No Border: Select the first icon (a diagonal line) to remove borders.
- Solid: Choose the solid line icon for a solid border.
- Dashed: Select the dashed line icon to apply a dashed border.
- Dotted: Choose the dotted line icon to create a dotted border.
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Rounded:
- Set the border-radius for the corners of the Divider.
- Options:
- None: No rounding.
- Small: Slightly rounded corners.
- Medium: Moderately rounded corners.
- Large: More pronounced rounding.
3. Spacing
The Spacing section controls the Divider’s width, height, and margins.
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Width:
- Full: The Divider will stretch across the full width of its container.
- Custom: Specify a custom width in pixels or percentages.
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Height:
- Adjust the height of the Divider in pixels using the number input field.
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Margin:
- Set the margin values around the Divider using dropdowns for each side (top, bottom, left, right).
- Auto: Automatically adjusts the margin based on other layout elements.
- Custom: You can set specific values to control the spacing around the Divider.
4. Advanced
The Advanced section offers options for visibility and adding custom CSS classes.
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Visible:
- Toggle the visibility of the Divider. When turned off, the Divider will not be visible on the page, but it will remain in the HTML structure.
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CSS Classes:
- Add custom CSS classes to the Divider for further styling. This allows you to apply additional styles or scripts that target the Divider.
Practical Example
Here’s a practical example of how to customize a Divider Component:
- Set a Background Color: Choose a light gray color with 80% opacity for a subtle divider.
- Apply a Solid Border: Select a solid border style with a medium rounding option to soften the corners.
- Adjust Spacing: Set the height to 2 pixels and ensure the width spans the full container width. Adjust the margin to 10 pixels on top and bottom for proper spacing.
- Toggle Visibility: If you want the divider to be hidden initially but visible later, use the visibility toggle.
By following these instructions, you can effectively utilize the Divider Component to enhance the visual structure of your web page in Elements.