{"id":19080,"date":"2014-01-16T15:01:52","date_gmt":"2014-01-16T07:01:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=19080"},"modified":"2025-04-04T01:41:24","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T17:41:24","slug":"dynamic-grid-layout-freewall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/dynamic-grid-layout-freewall\/","title":{"rendered":"Create Dynamic Grid Layouts Easily with FreeWall"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re familiar with Windows 8 or Pinterest, you may recognize the dynamic grid layout. A dynamic grid allows you to rearrange and reposition child elements<\/strong> as needed, especially when resizing your browser window. A popular jQuery plugin for this is jQuery Masonry<\/a>, but if you\u2019re looking for more options and animations, consider FreeWall<\/a>.<\/p>\n

FreeWall<\/strong> is a free jQuery plugin developed by Minh Nguyen that allows you to create various types of grid layouts<\/strong>, including flexible layouts, metro-style layouts, nested grids, image layouts, and fluid grids. It also supports responsive design<\/strong>, making it ideal for websites across desktop, mobile, or tablet platforms.<\/p>\n

Additionally, it offers beautiful CSS animations<\/strong> and callback events<\/strong> such as onGapFound, onComplete, onResize, and onSetBlock.<\/p>\n

Getting Started<\/h2>\n

To begin working with FreeWall, you need to include the jQuery or Zepto framework. In this guide, we\u2019ll use jQuery as an example to create a basic grid layout demo.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s start by including the jQuery framework and the FreeWall plugin using the following code:<\/p>\n

\r\n<script src=\"http:\/\/code.jquery.com\/jquery-latest.min.js\"><\/script>\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"js\/freewall.js\"><\/script>\r\n<\/pre>\n
We\u2019ll display some brick pieces as the container for our layout:<\/p>\n
\r\n<h2>Normal Grid<\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"free-wall\">\r\n<div class=\"brick size320\"><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"brick size320\"><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"brick size320\"><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"brick size320\"><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"brick size320\"><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"brick size320\"<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/pre>\n
We define our brick sizes using width<\/code> and height<\/code> values of 320px<\/code> with the following style rule:<\/p>\n
\r\n.size320 {\r\n  width: 320px;\r\n  height: 320px;\r\n}\r\n<\/pre>\n
Next, let\u2019s add some JavaScript code:<\/p>\n
Make It Work<\/h2>\n
To give random colors to the bricks, we\u2019ll define a color array and apply them using the Math.random()<\/code> method:<\/p>\n
\r\nvar colour = [\r\n  \"rgb(142, 68, 173)\",\r\n  \"rgb(243, 156, 18)\",\r\n  \"rgb(211, 84, 0)\",\r\n  \"rgb(0, 106, 63)\",\r\n  \"rgb(41, 128, 185)\",\r\n  \"rgb(192, 57, 43)\",\r\n  \"rgb(135, 0, 0)\",\r\n  \"rgb(39, 174, 96)\"\r\n];\r\n\r\n$(\".free-wall .size320\").each(function() {\r\n  var backgroundColor = colour[colour.length * Math.random() << 0];\r\n  var bricks = $(this).find(\".brick\");\r\n  if (!bricks.length) bricks = $(this);\r\n  bricks.css({ backgroundColor: backgroundColor });\r\n});\r\n<\/pre>\n
Lastly, let's add functions to make the layout display properly. Here is what makes FreeWall great: it offers options and methods to control the behavior of the grid:<\/p>\n
\r\nanimate: true, \/\/ Makes blocks move with animation.\r\nblock.flex: true, \/\/ Allows blocks to resize slightly to fit.\r\ncell.width: number,\r\ncell.height: number,\r\nfillGap: true, \/\/ Creates a layout without gaps.\r\ngutter: mixed, \/\/ Spacing between blocks.\r\nselector: string, \/\/ Selects all blocks for layout.\r\n<\/pre>\n
Now let's call the plugin using the following code:<\/p>\n
\r\n$(function() {\r\n  $(\".free-wall\").each(function() {\r\n    var wall = new freewall(this);\r\n    wall.reset({\r\n      selector: '.size320',\r\n      cellW: function(container) {\r\n        var cellWidth = 320;\r\n        if (container.hasClass('size320')) {\r\n          cellWidth = container.width() \/ 2;\r\n        }\r\n        return cellWidth;\r\n      },\r\n      cellH: function(container) {\r\n        var cellHeight = 320;\r\n        if (container.hasClass('size320')) {\r\n          cellHeight = container.height() \/ 2;\r\n        }\r\n        return cellHeight;\r\n      },\r\n      fixSize: 0,\r\n      gutterY: 20,\r\n      gutterX: 20,\r\n      onResize: function() {\r\n        wall.fitWidth();\r\n      }\r\n    });\r\n    wall.fitWidth();\r\n  });\r\n  $(window).trigger(\"resize\");\r\n});\r\n<\/pre>\n
As you can see in the function code above, we use several FreeWall options, methods, and events, such as fixSize<\/code>, gutterY<\/code>, gutterX<\/code>, onResize<\/code>, and fitWidth<\/code>. For additional options, methods, or events, refer to the FreeWall documentation on the official homepage<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Now you can see the dynamic grid layout in action on the demo page. If you resize your browser, the bricks will automatically be rearranged and resized.<\/p>\n
<\/i>  View demo <\/span><\/a>\n<\/i>  Download source <\/span><\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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