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is there away one can change the timeline duration. ei in Final Cut pro you can set the duration to any number 7 sec or whatever you want.
Reason I want to add several pictures to show for 6 sec. and then move on to the next picture. I don't want to have to figure out where the next keyframe will have to be.

thanks
damon
PS I'm using Flash MX 2004

Hi Nomad,

I am not sure if this is what you are asking but probably the easiest way would be to to set the frames per second to 1. 6 frames 6 seconds.

To change the frame rate in menu klik modify> document.

The only problem I see with doing that is if you are fading or scrolling something then it would KISS that all up. But if its just a basic slide show that flips thru pics then it will work fine

I forgot to thank you GoddsEgo
-damon

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A transition from picture to picture would look very nice. It's up to you, but here's an alternative.

Put this in frame 1 action panel. The action panel can be found by pressing F9, and making sure you have Frame 1 selected.

this.createEmptyMovieClip("timer",50);
timer.onEnterFrame = function()
{
if (this.startTime>0)
{
var diff = getTimer()-this.startTime;
if (diff>this.timerLength)
{
this.target.play();
this.startTime = 0;
}
}
};
function pauseFor(theTime)
{
stop();
timer.timerLength = theTime;
timer.startTime = getTimer();
timer.target = this;
}

Thank you very much Wolf.
I will try this and pass it along to others that need it and of course give you credit.
-damon

Hi there!
For making Flash SlideShow i use the proggy from geovid,that records images to SWE Flash.Its really good program and i advise you it.You can download it from:http://geovid.com/Flash_SlideVidShow/