Can not import images

[smudger2468]

I am trying to import an image from my PC to create a rotating graphic for my website. But I keep getting an error message. I have read the help files and think I must be making a school boy error but don't know what it is! I have checked the list of compatible types to import and think I am trying to import the correct types? I have tried to import JPEG, BITMAP, PNG, GIF & BNP files. Please help as I am lost as to what I am doing wrong.
Am I correct in saying I can import my own picture and make it rotate etc?
Please help.

[handrawn]

no that is not how it works - you cannot import a picture and make it spin

you must create a suitable vector shape in a vector editor, import that and then use your picture as texture on the shape

there are two tutorials at the top of the forum list 'making a bitmap logo spin' that explain this

also Bob's tutorial in the thread here:
http://talkgraphics.com/showthread.php?t=39188

[gwpriester]

Welcome to Talkgraphics Smudger

[smudger2468]

Using Xara Designer Pro 6 to create a vector image. Then used Xara 3D to create the rotating image. Wasn't straight forward but got there in the end.
Thank You.