slide show in d/weaver

[jonny neptune]

hello,
I want to insert an image that changes about every 5 or 6 seconds on the index page of my site (im a photographer)- an image that changes from one image to the next in a smooth transition style. but i dont have a clue how to do it?
any suggestions or top tips?

Cheers
Jonny

[limbo]

Hi jonny_neptune.

Your best bet would be either a JavaScript or Flash based Slideshow.

Either way you'll get the required result. There are many tutorials out there - search for either and come back if you are still having problems. :)

[stever]

As well as tutorials, there are also some commercial products, which will take care of the slideshow controls, thumbnails, html, etc, if you are using DW/FW software. Essentially you point the script at a directory of photos, choose the ones that you want, various parameters and click OK.

I'm all for learning new stuff but sometimes it is also time- and cost-effective to go with a commercial solution, if you already have the necessary software. Unless limbo gives the OK I'm hesitant to mention a product but have a look in the Macromedia/Adobe forums for discussions on image galleries and slide shows if you are interested.

[dragsterboy]

1)In a new or existing Dreamweaver HTML document, insert a table to the following specifications:
- 4 rows
- 4 columns
- Cell padding 2
- Cell spacing 1
- Border 0

2)Merge the first row of the table. Merge the second row. Center all cells in the table.
3)Place the name of the slideshow in the first row of the table.
4)Place the cursor in second row of the table and insert an image.
a.Name the image
b.Border, V space and H space set to 0.

5)Type the titles you would like to see on the pictures you are placing in the slide show in each of the cells.
6)Highlight the title of the picture and place a # in the Link box in the Properties panel. This adds a behavior to the slide.

7) Highlight the first slide title, go to the behavior panel and click on the + sign.
8)Scroll down to Swap Image and click on it.
9)Click on Browse, and find the picture that fits that title. Choose the picture, click OK
10)Chose YES to save the picture in the web page
11)Type in the name you wish to save the picture as.
12)Save the picture and click OK.
** Make sure preload pictures and Restore Images on MouseOut

You may change borders, backgrounds and fonts to match the site.