Transparent Image object

[Bruce]

Hello boys and girls!

I have four Image objects that must be transparent until I press a corresponding button. When the related button is pressed, the image reappears while any others become transparent.

[Lorne]

Re: Transparent Image object

Use two Image Objects, one with transparency enabled, the other with it disabled. Then just show one and hide the other, or vice versa.

[Corey]

Re: Transparent Image object


Usually the term transparent is used to describe an image which has transparent properties but is visible, however it sounds like you actually meant to ask about making items visible and invisible...

If I read your question right you just need to add a PAGE>HIDE OBJECT and PAGE>SHOW OBJECT action to the necessary button so that it reveals and hides your objects where appropriate.

Corey Milner
Creative Director, Indigo Rose Software

[Bruce]

Re: Transparent Image object

Cory-
is there any way to do a very shot demo?
Thx

[Corey]

Re: Transparent Image object

Sure, I've attached a very simple one, obviously you can extend this to meet your specific needs. Just run the demo and click the "Image 1" text object (I just used text objects but the exact same actions apply to image or hotspot objects too) to see the functionality...

12136-demo.am4

Corey Milner
Creative Director, Indigo Rose Software

[Lorne]

Re: Transparent Image object

You could also check out these topics in the Command Reference, under Actions / Examples:

Hiding an object
Showing a hidden object
Toggling a variable between TRUE and FALSE

[Corey]

Re: Transparent Image object

Yeah I should probably read that stuff my own self no doubt, but Mick Jagger lied to me, time is not on my side... A blatant bloody lie.

Corey Milner
Creative Director, Indigo Rose Software

[Bruce]

Re: Transparent Image object

You guys are the best thx!

[Corey]

Re: Transparent Image object

Oops, wait a minute. I just listened to the song again, turns out he said time was on his side, not mine. My apologies to Mr. Jagger for any previous accusations...

Corey Milner
Creative Director, Indigo Rose Software