linking question

[Jim]

if you import a .gif image into a frame, can you link one part of the image to one frame, and another part of the image to another frame. like a website i guess /huh.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':huh:\' /> if you need more explination, find me in chat.

[Tami]

If you mean can different areas of the image go to different places via a hyperlink, yes you can do that with image mapping. Map the clickable area, add the hyperlink and it should work fine.

[Jim]

/shocking.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'(ack)\' /> how /unsure.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':unsure:\' />

[to@ds]

If your using Photoshop, Image Ready that comes with it will give you the facilities. If youve got dreamweaver, you can do it in there even easier. Click the image you requier, then the options menu for images should change to display the relevant info. Size, where its coming from, where you want to link it etc. You should see three small images. A blue Square, a Circle, and a more Freeform shape. Use the relevant one for the shize and shape you want to make a link, the freeform one uses points to create a shape the other two you drag a selection. Now click your selection and insert the link in the options box. Done. If its not slear drop me a note and I'll dry and clear it up abit more for you.

[to@ds]

Damn, ignore the above, lol. I just clicked the link from the forum homepage. I didnt realise you were on about flash. All I saw was "Linking question" Sorry

[Jim]

it\'s ok, it happens sometimes

[Tami]

Creating Image Mapping in Flash

1. Open a new file. Import any .jpg image for which you want to create the image map eg. a map of your country showing the different states. (You can then create an image map over each of these states which links to the detailed information about the respective state).Break the image (Ctr+/shades.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'B)\' />.

2. Choose the lasso tool.From the options below the toolbar, select the polygon mode. With this polygon laso tool make a selection of any part of your image (eg.a state in a map of a country) as follows:
a) Click to set the starting point.
/shades.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'B)\' /> Position the pointer where you want the first line to end, and click.Continue setting end points for additional line segments.
c) To close the selection area, double-click.

3. Keeping the selected area as it is got to Insert-Convert to symbol and choose the button option. Give it any name you like.

4. Open the library (Ctr+L).Double-click on this button you just created. You enter the button editing mode. Here, select the hit state by clicking on the square below and pressing F6.Then using either the rectangle or ellipse tool draw over your button to cover it completely.

5. Come back to the scene. Right-click on the button and select actions.Give action as:
on (press) {
getURL (\"\")
}
In the getURL text box specify the name of the .html or .swf file you want to link to this image map.Remember to write the complete path.eg. D:\foldername\subfolder\filename.html

6. Similarly create image maps for other areas of your image by repeating steps 2 to 5.Link each image map to its respective .html or .swf file.


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[Sp3culuM]

Erm.. ever heard of buttons in flash? /rolleyes.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':rolleyes:\' />

[Jim]

Thanks Ada /shades.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'B)\' /> your so smart /blum.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':P\' /> but how do I make it go to another frame instead of another file?


never mind i got it...



[code]on (press) {
 gotoAndStop(6);
}[/code]