I've created animated text with a program that saves it as .html. Using the "Import Foreign Object" I placed it on the page along side an animated GIF file. Both the .html animated text and the animated GIF preview nicely, but when published, only the animated GIF file works and the animated text shows up as a grey square.
Any suggestions as to correcting this ?
Thanks

Hi Jim,

If it is html, then you should use the Code Editor to place it into your page, not the Foreign Object Editor.

Hi Derry,
I may be doing something wrong... It previews as a grey box this time, whereas it did preview correctly using the Foreign Object Editor.

Here's what I've done when using the Code Editor:
1...Click on the Code Editor icon which opens the Text Editor
2...I click on Open File
3...I click on the .html file that I want and open it
4...I'm now back to the Text Editor and the code is shown.
5...I click on Save & Close.
6...I Preview it and it's a grey box.
WILL YOU BE ABLE TO HELP ?

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Hi Jim,

First off, the Code Editor is not the Text Editor. The drop down box should say 'Generic CODE'.

If you can see the code in the Work Window, but just get a grey rectangle when you Preview, then it is the code you are embedding into the page that is not doing what it is you want it to. If you could Publish the page somewhere we can take a look for you.

Thanks for the offer of checking it out for me. I've sent you the .ims file this morning.
I have a lot to learn, most of this stuff is new to me and very frustrating at times. I have no computer background whatsoever and the tutorials are difficult for me to follow because of that. This past Friday, Harpo finished helping me on another problem I had. It took the poor guy three days of directing me before I had gotten it corrected. I hope I haven't scared you off Derry

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Hi Jim,

Don't worry about scarring us off, they never let us out of here

I sent you an email suggesting that you ensure that 'Gather' is used when publishing your file - let me know if this helps.

Hi Derry,
If you're referring to "Gather all files to the publish directory"... yes, that was checked before publishing.
thanks,
Jim

Hi Jim,

It would really help if we could view the site somewhere - is it possible you could post it online for us to take a look?

Hi Derry,
I've just uploaded it: http://home.comcast.net/~sryan2001/

OK, the first problem is with object naming. See the post here: http://virtualmechanics.infopop.cc/eve/forums?a=tpc&s=3636038591&f=3796083534&m=4916033934

Correct those problems and try again. We'll take it from there.

And keep in mind that what you are trying to do - adding custom html code - is one of the more advanced things you can try. So I am not suprised if it gets a little frustrating for you just starting out.

Sometimes you need to know HTML so you can decide what parts of the file to use and what parts to leave behind.

If the code comes with instuctions, like 'add this part to the body' and 'add that part to the header', it is very important that you do that.

Hi All,
The program that I used to create the animated text automatically creates the .html file. You save the animated text to file using the name you've given it. The file I created was named "moments" and was saved automatically as "moments.html", I didn't see anything special that I had to do before saving it. To use it, all you do is open the file in your work area. I've used "Import Foreign Object" because that's the only one that will preview it. If you'd like to check out the program (it's a freebie) here's the URL: http://www.emu8086.com/vb/ Click on "Free Web Design Utilities".
Since our last communication, I've created a new project and only used two items which in total is approximately 4 kb's. I included an animated GIF and the animated text file named "moments.html". They both previewed correctly within Site Spinner, but when published to my Web page, the GIF opened correctly and the animated text showed up as a solid grey rectangle. The shape of the solid grey rectangle is the same shape as the correct animated text as seen when previewing. It only took a couple of seconds to upload. You can view the project at http://home.comcast.net/~sryan2001/ .
Thanks once again,
Jim

Ok, the grey box in this case means the Java code cannot be found. The HTML you entered lists three files:

Flyani4v0.class
Flyani4v0.jar
Flyani4v0.cab

Do you have any of those files? You need to place them in the same location as the html file or adjust the filenames to point to where they are.

I am not a Java expert but I think Flyani4v0.cab would contain the other two files so you may only need that one.

The animated image works because the file, gorilla.gif (an animated gif), contains all the information needed to display it.

Hi Harpo,
I'm learning...I just came here to the forum to say to you guys that maybe I'm missing the files, that's why the box is greyed out. I have what you've mentioned and came here to ask you, how do I bring them into the work area ? Can I e-mail you the folder containing them ? There are four items in the folder, I can zip the folder and send it to you as one item, or open the folder and send you one e-mail containing each of the four items as separate files.
Thanks,
Jim
PS: I'm going to produce one heck of a Web Page when I'm done with this problem and I owe it to you people. You can bill me "net 30 days" for "services rendered" lol

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Hi Jim,

I can't see anything seriously wrong with your code -- but then I'm no expert! I notice however that the java applet you have defined is not loading. Have you seen this in the help for Fly Animator?

quote:

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You should also place Flyani4v0.class, Flyani4v0.cab, Flyani4v0.jar, all image and sound files to the same folder where your HTML page is located.

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So you should just need to upload those files to the same folder where your moments.html is located.

Another suggestion, not relevant to your present problem: I notice you are using SS V2.02a. You are depriving yourself if you don't upgrade to 2.02b. Should be a painless install on top of 2.02a.

Cheers
Bruceee

Hi Bruceee,
I appreciate what you're telling me: You should also place Flyani4v0.class, Flyani4v0.cab, Flyani4v0.jar, all image and sound files to the same folder where your HTML page is located. That's why I asked for help with this. All of those files are in the same folder and I don't know how to place them into the Site Spinner "work area", That's why I asked to send them to you people. I thought if you saw them, you would tell me how to do that.
Again...I truly appreciate everyones help, but I'm stuck. I had two problems and Harpo got me out of the first one, I'm now trying to resolve the second one. Once done, I should be set and will give you guys a break.
I'll have to put my brain into second gear, I thought I had upgraded to V2.02b.
Please let me know if I can e-mail the items mentioned.
Sincerely,
Jim

No need to send the files to us. The simplest way to move those files to the publish site is to add them to SiteSpinner as a 'Foreign Object - Publish File'.

To do that:

Open a 'Foreign Object' in the page that contains the animation.
Set it to format type 'Publish File'.
Browse for one of the files.
Press Ok.

Do that for each of the 3 files files mentioned above. (so you will have 3 Foreign Objects)

When you Publish, in Gather mode, the files will be moved to the correct location.

Later when you get more proficient with all this you may find it more efficient to get a 3rd party FTP program and upload extra files all at one time.

Harpo,
I was going to say that, but you did it much more elegantly

Cheers
Bruceee

OK GUYS IT WORKED
I'm embarrassed that you people worked so hard with a computer dummy like me. I've said it several times and I'll say it again I truly appreciate all of the help given me and a special thank you to Harpo.. Because of Site Spinner and its hard working and knowledgeable staff, I'm going to make a pretty good Web page and that really makes me feel good.
Once again I want to thank all of you for the help given me and will not bug you guys for at least another week lol lol
After I post this, I'm taking down the stuff we've been working on and I'm putting back my original Web page. While that's up and running, I'm going to work on a new site utilizing everything we've worked on over the last week. The original site will be up and running tonight around 9:30 PM mountain time. Please check it out and let me know what you think, it's my very first shot at making one. Give each page a little time to load http://home.comcast.net/~sryan2001/
Thanks again,
Jim Ryan

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Hi Jim,

A few things, first off, congratulations on getting the site up. If you have not already Published it to the Gallery, you can do so here: http://www.virtualmechanics.com/products/gallery.html
The site looks great. However, the sound is coming through distorted for me - anyone else notice this?

Lastly, we always appreciate a review here if you feel so inclined.