[16 Nov 2006] more questions :)

[Ferrule Media]

Note: This is an archived post that was originally sent to the Hollywood mailing list on 16 Nov 2006 14:28:30 +0100

Hi there!

I have a few problems, so i just wanted to ask if it is possible make it or not.

Is it possible to show several layers at once using transitioneffects ? i want to use #crossfade to show a few lines of text, and a picture at once.

Also, is it possible to remove several layers at once, using transitioneffects ?

Since im working on an infochannel containing many pictures and lots of text, it would really come in handy, but i can't seem to find out how to do it.

Thanks once more!

Best regards

Torgeir

[PEB]

Note: This is an archived post that was originally sent to the Hollywood mailing list on Thu, 16 Nov 2006 08:41:03 -0800 (PST)

You should be able to get what you want just by transitioning between backgrounds that you have already added text or other objects to.

[airsoftsoftwair]

Note: This is an archived post that was originally sent to the Hollywood mailing list on Thu, 16 Nov 2006 21:14:43 +0100

Hi there!

I have a few problems, so i just wanted to ask if it is possible make it or not.

Is it possible to show several layers at once using transitioneffects ? i want to use #crossfade to show a few lines of text, and a picture at once.

Also, is it possible to remove several layers at once, using transitioneffects ?

Since im working on an infochannel containing many pictures and lots of text, it would really come in handy, but i can't seem to find out how to do it.

Currently, I would go with the way Rev. suggested, i.e. add your layers to an off-screen BGPic, and then display this BGPic.

e.g.

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; BGPic 2 is a copy of 1
SelectBGPic(2)  

; add some layers
DisplayTextObject(1, ...)
DisplayBrush(1, ....)
....
EndSelect

; now bring it to front with all the layers!
DisplayTransitionFX(2, #CROSSFADE)

Besides that, I also have the idea of grouping multiple layers to a single layer on my "to do" list which would allow you to achieve this effect without the SelectBGPic() work-around. I don't know if that feature will make it into 2.5 though.