Hone

Hone is the best backdrop and element highlighting utility available for modern browsers.

Installation

Install with NPM, Bower, or manually:

$ npm install hone -S
$ bower install hone -S

add the script tag or import/require:

<script src="node_modules/hone/dist/hone.js"></script>
 
<script src="bower_components/hone/dist/hone.js"></script>
 
<script src="resources/vender/hone.js"></script>

import Hone from 'hone';
 
var Hone = require('hone');

There are no dependencies!

API

Instantiate

Start by creating a new Hone instance:

import Hone from 'hone';
 
const lookAtMe = document.getElementById('showOff'),
    hone = new Hone(lookAtMe);

By default, when you pass an element to the constructor, the Hone instance will become visible immediately.

Options

The constructor takes some options as well. Here are the defaults:

const defaultOptions = {
    classPrefix: 'hone',    //all components are given style classes like "<prefix>-component"
    fixed: false,           //set to true if the element is position: fixed
    borderRadius: 0,        //creates rounded corners (all four or nothing)
    enabled: true,          //controls the visibility and event listeners
    padding: '0',           //adds padding around the target, same format as CSS padding rule
    fullScreen: false       //should the backdrop be full screen (for a modal window)
};

Instance Methods

The Hone instance has a minimal public API:

Method	Description
Hone#hide()	hides the backdrop
Hone#show()	shows the backdrop
Hone#position(target?)	repositions the backdrop, and can position to a new target if provided
Hone#setOptions(options)	change instance options
Hone#destroy()	removes all event listeners and DOM elements

Tips

• If you are going to be repositioning the Hone instance frequently, even with new targets, create a single Hone instance and use the Hone#position(target) method to reposition instead of creating new instances for each target. (See example)
• Both constructor parameters are optional. Not providing a target just disables the Hone instance by default.
• Pass the enabled option into the constructor as false to initially hide the Hone instance

Examples

For an element in a fixed header:

import Hone from 'hone';
 
const menuItem = document.getElementById('menuItemAbout'),
    hone = new Hone(menuItem, {
        fixed: true
    });

Creating a backdrop behind a modal window:

import Hone from 'hone';
 
//no target required for a full screen Hone instance
const hone = new Hone({
    fullScreen: true
});

Positioning against a new target:

import Hone from 'hone';
 
const menuItemAbout = document.getElementById('menuItemAbout'),
    menuItemContact = document.getElementById('menuItemContact'),
    hone = new Hone(); //if no target is provided, it instantiates but does not enable
 
//position against first menu item
hone.position(menuItemAbout);
 
//wait for user input maybe? Then position against next menu item
hone.position(menuItemContact);