, I added ten rectangles behind the circular image as you can see here. I created my rollover buttons the same size as the rectangles. I use NetObjects Fusion to assemble my
rollover buttons, such as the ones you see on these pages. I used Fusion's Picture Rollover option instead of the auto-created buttons, such as the ones used on these pages. This way I was able to use a different color
behind each button.So, why didn't I use Flash?
Well, I tried about three or four variations of this animation in Flash and they all worked OK and the file size was certainly smaller. But getting the transparency
effect in Flash would have been more difficult, if it could be achieved at all. Plus I wanted to check out Xara's new and improved Gif Animation export capability.
If anybody is interested, I can create a tutorial on
creating Flash movies with Xara X images.
Interested? Let me know on the next page.
Oh, I almost forgot. Happy New Year. This begins the sixth year of these monthly tutorials. Made possible for the last five years
by our good friends at Xara, Ltd., England.
