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Shrink animation doesn't shrink whole picture!

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barclay19@googlemail.com - 08 Dec 2007 10:30 GMT
I've got a picture that's 400% larger than the slide extents.

I'm trying to use the Shrink animation so that the picture will shrink
to fit the slide extent. From a viewer's point of view, this will be
like starting in on a close-up and "pulling out" to reveal the whole
picture.

The problem is, when you try this the shrink animation doesn't take
the whole picture with it. Instead, it seems to take a weird portrait-
orientated section not a lot wider than the original slide. Therefore,
it technically works except it's missing large bits down either side.

Anyone know why this is, and is there an easy workaround?

I don't want the full image to appear even for a brief second, so the
only workaround I've got so far is a very complicated one involving
disappearing the image, zooming it to 400% in 0.1 seconds, then making
it appear, then shrinking it back slowly again. It works, but it's
very clunky and slow to program in.

I'm using PowerPoint 2007.

Thanks in advance,

Steve
John Wilson - 08 Dec 2007 14:32 GMT
I think your workaround is the only way. PowerPoint can only "see" a certain
amount around the slide for animations. You would get a similar effect if you
tried to apply a motion path eg. to your large shape

In your workaround you can set the speed to 0.01 secs and also if needed set
the zooms to 1000 and 10%

Sorry it doesn't help much

John
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barclay19@googlemail.com - 09 Dec 2007 03:10 GMT
OK, thanks anyway.
 
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