=== Ribbon Maker ===
Contributors: itscoolreally
Donate link: http://bowierocks.com/donate/
Tags: ribbon,maker,creator,designer,decoration,corner
Requires at Least: 3.0.0
Tested Up To: 3.3.2
Stable tag: 1.21

Make your own ribbon now without waiting for a plugin designer to do it for you.

== Description ==

A ribbon creation plugin that will allow you to generate your own ribbons in real time for up to 4 corners. They have all of the features of the static ribbons you have enjoyed so far with the exception that you can set the Message, the Link, the Link Title (hover message), toolbar offset, no toolbar offset, the background color and the foreground color. You can also control the visibility of the of ribbon so you don't have to deactivate when it is not in use. The background color is the color of the shapes that make up the ribbon and the foreground color is the color of the text.

== Installation ==

1. Download the plugin zip archive.
2. Extract it in your `wp-content/plugins` folder or upload via admin panel.
3. Browse to your plugins section and active the plugin.

== Screenshots ==
1. Preview Section of configuration with 4 ribbons displayed.
2. The configuration page options.
3. An example of three of the ribbons on your site.

== Changelog ==
= 1.21 =
Fixed z-index issue with ribbons overlaying fly down menus on the admin bar and possibly fly up menus on installed bottom bars.

= 1.2 =
Added the other 3 corners.

= 1.11 =
Ok, I'm going to make a checklist of stuff that must be double checked before I commit. This is like the 3rd time I've done this on accident. Get all committed and discover that something minor but crucial got left out. Grrrr.

= 1.1 =
Fix issue where Ribbon was not completely drawing out as I intended.

= 1.0 =
Cropping has been achieved. Also added a radio button to control the visibility of the ribbon. Ribbon generates only during the configuration and not constantly as in v0.1. Added a preview of the ribbon, so you can view it before you make it active.

= 0.1 =
Inspired by All of the static Ribbons in the Repository

== Frequently Asked Questions ==
= Why are you doing this? =
There are so many notable reasons for wanting a ribbon. Why wait for someone to make one for you when you can make it yourself whenever you want.
= I don't see anything on my blog pages? =
Make sure you have set all of your options and that your FGCOLOR & BGCOLOR settings are sufficiently different.
= All I see is a bar? =
Your FGCOLOR needs to be different enough from your BGCOLOR so as to allow the message to be descerned from the shape.
= I still don't see my message? =
Make sure you have actually set the message. Also make sure you have set the ribbon to be active.
= Clicking the ribbon doesn't lead me anywhere ... =
Make sure the LINK specifies a fully qualified URL.
= I don't get that hover message you were blathering on about. =
You have to make sure the LINK TITLE is set to something in order to enjoy the feature. :)
= Why is 0x000000 transparent or clear? =
Because I needed a transparent/alpha color and that is what php is forcing me to use. Grrrrr. So don't set your colors to that value else things will vanish on you. Use some other near black color like 010101 if you need black.
= Why are my color choices being ignored? =
You have to set the colors using hex values, but leave off the preceding # (hash). Example: you want black, that's normally #000000, so you enter 000000 in the color box of your choice.

== Upgrade Notice ==
= 1.21 =
Fixed Z index issue involving ribbons overlaying fly out menus.

= 1.2 =
Now you aren't limited to the one corner, get up to all 4 at once if you like! Also, your database is automatically updated in regards to the ribbon you've made now, but you will have to save again to make it convert over.

= 1.11 =
Not a critical update -- see changelog

= 1.1 =
Your corner ribbon will now look more beautiful.

= 1.0 =
Now with cropping, ribbon hiding on demand, and preview.

= 0.1 =
Considered to be an upgrade for anyone having a static ribbon created by another ribbon plugin.

== Additional Information ==
This plugin requires the GD image library in your PHP 5.x installation to be enabled and fully operational.
== TODO ==
= Allow Custom Images =
Decided that allowing you to add a custom image in place of an autogenerated one should be an option. This likely will be in the next release.
= CSS Functionality =
Switch to a comletely CSS driven routine. Which will solve resolution issues and transparency issues. Because the GD library sucks. For some reason GD is forcing me to use the "black" color for the transparency. It is not agreeing with the code at PHP.net. Going CSS will solve this issue. I just have to wrap my mind around CSS now. :D
= Design Choices =
Give you more control of how the ribbon graphic looks.
= Transparency =
Fix transparency issue. I checked with browsershots.org and it seems the images are drawing great. So if I can solve the issue where GD insists on black being the only transparent color for the background, things will be better.
= Decorative Types =
Give ability to create other types of shapes and patterns.
= Scheduling =
Allow the decorations to be scheduled to appear on any given time and day. This is great for the holidays, special events and more!