Re: Splicing

by RAZ(at)WebZAR.Com

Date:	Mon, 11 Jan 1999 23:52:04 -0500 (EST)
To:	skfisk(at)iserv.net, hwg-graphics(at)hwg.org
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>I am brand new to Web page authoring.  I note a number of sites use images
>that are cut into pieces that are seamlessly loaded into a table so they
>appear as a single image.

>2) What are the advantages?  Why not just have a single graphic and put
>appropriate hot spots on it?  I assume it may have something to do with
>being able to animate the pieces individually but am not sure so I can use
>some education.

Image maps (your hot-spot technique) do not always work. It's a server
'thing.' Pseudo-image maps (cut-up-the-graphic technique) ALWAYS work. And
yes, if you're doing an animation, it is best to slice and dice to reduce
image size. Rich(at)webzar.com  www.webzar.com

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