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    Default .GIF in preview

    When viewing a gif animation in the previewer I get no animation. Is this an issue with the previewer or do I need to do something different when inserting it?
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    Default Re: .GIF in preview

    Hello BetterBuilder,

    Welcome to Talkgraphics.

    If you simply drag and drop an animation into Web Designer it will not work.

    You would need to import the animation to see the individual frames. And preview the animation

    If you create your own animation the preview works easily.
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    Default Re: .GIF in preview

    Welcome to the Forum BetterBuild

    Animations are inserted via 'Placeholders'
    Place a rectangle the same size as the gif animation on your page, right-click >> Web Properties, go to Placeholder tab and select 'Replace with graphic file'.

    It's important to make sure that you have the graphic file in the folder to be exported and published (typically index_files.htm)
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    Default Re: .GIF in preview

    Ah...I see I misunderstood the question.
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    Default Re: .GIF in preview

    I think between us Bill, we covered both bases
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    Default Re: .GIF in preview

    Thanks! I do have animation now, but should I only see the rectangle and not the actual gif while working on my project?
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    Yes, you will only see the placeholder rectangle while working within WD.
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    Default Re: .GIF in preview

    Quote Originally Posted by BetterBuild View Post
    Thanks! I do have animation now, but should I only see the rectangle and not the actual gif while working on my project?
    You can use any object as a placeholder in WD. The rectangle is a usual choice because it clearly shows the area given for the placeholder. But you can use a bitmap if you which. This can make your design easier to work with.
    One more note. If you embed SWF via placeholder option, the actual placeholder object is exported and is displayed instead of the flash in case when broeser has no flash player installed.
    John.
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