# EWA

**URL:** https://discourse.softpress.com/c/legacy/ewa/7.md

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## [About the EWA category](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/about-the-ewa-category/13)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.softpress.com/u/system)\
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This is an archive of the Easy Web Animator mailing list from FreewayTalk

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## [No sound](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/no-sound/14717)

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**Author:** [@Marcus\_Do\_Carmo3](https://discourse.softpress.com/u/Marcus_Do_Carmo3)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 1:06am UTC](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/no-sound/14717 "2012-07-24T01:06:30Z")

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A year ago or so I created an animation with this software and published as SWF with no problem. The animation has a sound integrated and it plays together with animation, but when I try to export this as a movie directl…

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## [Document Background Colour](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/document-background-colour/14638)

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**Author:** [@Baron](https://discourse.softpress.com/u/Baron)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2012, 10:30pm UTC](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/document-background-colour/14638 "2012-07-10T22:30:27Z")

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Hi all. My site is all to go but— the BACKGROUND AROUND the DOCUMENT AREA is WHITE on some of my pages and BLACK on my other pages. I would prefer BLACK on all, but after selecting BLACK in all of my document settings,…

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## [\[Pro\] Creating an Online Store](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/pro-creating-an-online-store/24954)

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**Author:** [@Wolfgang\_Prasmo](https://discourse.softpress.com/u/Wolfgang_Prasmo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2012, 9:35pm UTC](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/pro-creating-an-online-store/24954 "2012-05-25T21:35:31Z")

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Hi Justin, I recommend to repeat your question on the Freeway Talk board. Actually you posted on the EWA board, which will be visited from those who are looking for solutions for the EWA-Animator. An online shop can be c…

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## [\[Pro\] Easy Web Animator 3](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/pro-easy-web-animator-3/12557)

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**Author:** [@bob1](https://discourse.softpress.com/u/bob1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2011, 4:17pm UTC](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/pro-easy-web-animator-3/12557 "2011-12-05T16:17:28Z")

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Is there a way to import a quicktime movie into Easy Web Animator 3? Easywebanimator mailing list email@hidden Update your subscriptions at: http://freewaytalk.net/person/options

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## [ANN: Easy Web Animator 3 released](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/ann-easy-web-animator-3-released/10794)

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**Author:** [@TIm\_Plumb1](https://discourse.softpress.com/u/TIm_Plumb1)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2011, 3:53pm UTC](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/ann-easy-web-animator-3-released/10794 "2011-08-31T15:53:20Z")

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We’re pleased to announce that we’ve just added a new version of Easy Web Animator to the Softpress site. Easy Web Animator 3 builds on the success of the previous application by adding new drawing and animation tools wh…

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## [Easy Web Animator 3 on Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion)](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/easy-web-animator-3-on-mac-os-x-10-7-lion/11448)

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**Author:** [@Joe2](https://discourse.softpress.com/u/Joe2)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2011, 4:12pm UTC](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/easy-web-animator-3-on-mac-os-x-10-7-lion/11448 "2011-08-24T16:12:51Z")

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Hello Easy Web Animator users, We’ve had word from CyberFront, the developers of Easy Web Animator, to say that there are a couple of issues with Easy Web Animator 3 in Lion. Let me just start by saying that the core p…

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## [\[Pro\] Lost Preview](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/pro-lost-preview/11472)

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**Author:** [@Frank\_H2](https://discourse.softpress.com/u/Frank_H2)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2011, 10:00pm UTC](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/pro-lost-preview/11472 "2011-07-26T22:00:57Z")

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Hi, I have not upgraded to Lion, but suddenly can not edit any of the files I created in EWA. I am not sure if these progressive files (I would do a little, save a file, add some more, save as a different file) all have…

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## [Alpha Channel support?](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/alpha-channel-support/11235)

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**Author:** [@bob1](https://discourse.softpress.com/u/bob1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2011, 8:23pm UTC](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/alpha-channel-support/11235 "2011-06-23T20:23:21Z")

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Hi, Does anyone know if it’s possible to import into animator an image from photoshop that has an alpha channel, so it’s silhouetted with no background? I’ve tried tiff, jpeg, png but the full image is imported. thank…

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## [\[Pro\] Can I write my website in EWA](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/pro-can-i-write-my-website-in-ewa/11080)

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**Author:** [@Bob\_King](https://discourse.softpress.com/u/Bob_King)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2011, 7:56pm UTC](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/pro-can-i-write-my-website-in-ewa/11080 "2011-06-05T19:56:23Z")

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Hi, I want to ‘progress’ from Rapidweaver to FW Pro 5.5 and EWA, but can’t see any way to reproduce my Flash driven Pix page at: http://www.own-a-slice-of-wales.co.uk/pix/pix.html This is built into Rapidweaver and se…

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## [\[Pro\] Video Help](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/pro-video-help/10987)

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**Author:** [@will\_walmsley](https://discourse.softpress.com/u/will_walmsley)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2011, 1:32pm UTC](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/pro-video-help/10987 "2011-05-22T13:32:43Z")

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Hi all, have followed all instructions and have tried lots of different methods of getting my video to work. but it comes up with the quick time logo and a question mark. http://www.walm.co.uk/gallery.html it does work…

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## [\[Pro\] How to do this animated image??](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/pro-how-to-do-this-animated-image/10943)

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**Author:** [@Anna\_Target](https://discourse.softpress.com/u/Anna_Target)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2011, 12:20pm UTC](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/pro-how-to-do-this-animated-image/10943 "2011-05-18T12:20:06Z")

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Hi, I’m just starting to using Freeway and I love the way it works… I just want to ask your help to realize a project: there is an action that can do the animation I’d find here http://livedemo00.template-help.com/wt\_33…

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## [Transparent Background?](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/transparent-background/9909)

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**Author:** [@Robert\_B](https://discourse.softpress.com/u/Robert_B)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2011, 1:31pm UTC](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/transparent-background/9909 "2011-04-19T13:31:07Z")

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I’ve tried clicking Transparent Background, but it’s still white. Am I missing something? How can I get just the elements of the animation on a transparent background? Thanks. Bob Easywebanimator mailing list email@…

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## [\[Pro\] thank you Tim!!](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/pro-thank-you-tim/10162)

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**Author:** [@Noel\_Sergeant](https://discourse.softpress.com/u/Noel_Sergeant)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2011, 12:16pm UTC](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/pro-thank-you-tim/10162 "2011-02-10T12:16:43Z")

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Several months ago you did me a demo on how to make a moving dial work in EWA. After a few delays it is now finally done. http://www.industrialelectronicsltd.co.uk EWA is a great little program but sadly the manual doe…

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## [drop shadow text](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/drop-shadow-text/10044)

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**Author:** [@DVTVFilm](https://discourse.softpress.com/u/DVTVFilm)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2011, 10:29am UTC](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/drop-shadow-text/10044 "2011-01-28T10:29:28Z")

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Is it possible to easily do drop-shadow text–or does the layer have to be duplicated in black/grey and offset slightly? thanks Easywebanimator mailing list email@hidden Update your subscriptions at: http://freewayt…

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## [SWF to FLV converter](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/swf-to-flv-converter/9890)

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**Author:** [@Marcus\_Do\_Carmo3](https://discourse.softpress.com/u/Marcus_Do_Carmo3)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2011, 9:10am UTC](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/swf-to-flv-converter/9890 "2011-01-12T09:10:17Z")

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Hi Genius! Thanks! It looks good. I found a solution with EWA itself as t can export to Quicktime MOV but I’ll try this option anyway Best regards, Marcus On Jan 12, 2011, at 12:48 AM, GeniusDwight wrote: Have you …

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## [SWF to FLV converter](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/swf-to-flv-converter/9822)

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**Author:** [@Marcus\_Do\_Carmo3](https://discourse.softpress.com/u/Marcus_Do_Carmo3)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2011, 1:43am UTC](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/swf-to-flv-converter/9822 "2011-01-04T01:43:46Z")

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Hello guys! I wish everyone a great 2011! I have a question that maybe it’s an easy thing. Freeway has this action FVL Player which is great because you can generate a flash video that can be seen in iPhone, iPad or iP…

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## [crash](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/crash/7603)

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**Author:** [@eus2](https://discourse.softpress.com/u/eus2)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [December 17, 2010, 10:46pm UTC](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/crash/7603 "2010-12-17T22:46:35Z")

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hi… am i the only one… enthoused bought it and doest even get it to open for me?? payed, donwloaded and installed, but that’s it. When i try to open, it crashes… poooooor me… Eus Easywebanimator mailing list emai…

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## [Software won't open PLEASE HELP](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/software-wont-open-please-help/9698)

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**Author:** [@Marcus\_Do\_Carmo3](https://discourse.softpress.com/u/Marcus_Do_Carmo3)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 17, 2010, 10:45pm UTC](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/software-wont-open-please-help/9698 "2010-12-17T22:45:57Z")

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After the trial version expired today I purchased the software and installed it properly on my iMac 24" with Snow Leopard. I’ve been trying to open it but it crashes before open and gives me a message that says: "Process…

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## [Text Ascenders and Descenders](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/text-ascenders-and-descenders/9663)

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**Author:** [@Robert\_B](https://discourse.softpress.com/u/Robert_B)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2010, 4:36pm UTC](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/text-ascenders-and-descenders/9663 "2010-12-15T16:36:28Z")

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I have some text (Snell Rounded Black) where the descenders and descenders are cut off. I don’t see any way to fix it or a preference for improving the output. Is this just a problem with some fonts? Do I need to just p…

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## [Slide in animation](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/slide-in-animation/9062)

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**Author:** [@Clive\_Walpole](https://discourse.softpress.com/u/Clive_Walpole)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2010, 5:57pm UTC](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/slide-in-animation/9062 "2010-12-01T17:57:56Z")

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Hi I’m trying to make an swf using the animated tab actions as in one of the templates that uses a series of tabs that slide bach and forth on mouse ove. The template uses a slide in animation for the tab but that action…

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## [Animate Visibility](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/animate-visibility/9536)

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**Author:** [@Robert\_B](https://discourse.softpress.com/u/Robert_B)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2010, 4:55pm UTC](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/animate-visibility/9536 "2010-11-30T16:55:13Z")

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I know this app is very limited, but hopefully some features will be added in the future. I used one of the fade in effects for text, but it seems it starts visible, disappears, then fades in. Shouldn’t it be invisible …

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## [Is This Possible in EWA?](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/is-this-possible-in-ewa/9437)

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**Author:** [@Robert\_B](https://discourse.softpress.com/u/Robert_B)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2010, 1:09pm UTC](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/is-this-possible-in-ewa/9437 "2010-11-19T13:09:53Z")

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This area seems kind of dead, but I’ll ask anyway. Can something like the beginning of this site be done in EWA? No sound is required and HOPEFULLY they don’t want that whole “transform into menu” thing. I think they ju…

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## [Loading Component ?](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/loading-component/9425)

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**Author:** [@Steve8](https://discourse.softpress.com/u/Steve8)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2010, 9:23am UTC](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/loading-component/9425 "2010-11-17T09:23:48Z")

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what is a loading component … and what are the file type For the loading component ? Easywebanimator mailing list email@hidden Update your subscriptions at: http://freewaytalk.net/person/options

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## [Pre-loader / loading Page](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/pre-loader-loading-page/9359)

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**Author:** [@Steve8](https://discourse.softpress.com/u/Steve8)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2010, 4:17am UTC](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/pre-loader-loading-page/9359 "2010-11-10T04:17:19Z")

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When adding flash to a website , there is a container being put in place of the flash before it loads … in my research normally this is fixed by using a image pre loader or i guess the Loading page… however when i act…

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## [FLattening a video](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/flattening-a-video/9303)

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**Author:** [@Julie1](https://discourse.softpress.com/u/Julie1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 8:44pm UTC](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/flattening-a-video/9303 "2010-11-07T20:44:45Z")

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Good morning, I have a EWA flash movie on a site. It was recommended to me to flatten it. How do you do this in EWA? http://www.faithsatellite.com I also am working on an alternative solution - the timing action and g…

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## [No Looping](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/no-looping/9190)

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**Author:** [@Quinn\_Coleman](https://discourse.softpress.com/u/Quinn_Coleman)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2010, 4:34am UTC](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/no-looping/9190 "2010-10-30T04:34:33Z")

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I’ve created an animation in EWA and published it as an SWF file. I then drop it into my Freeway Pro 5.5 page and set it to loop in the Inspector. The file plays flawlessly in Safari, Firefox, etc., but does NOT loop. …

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## [How to edit in groups](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/how-to-edit-in-groups/9184)

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**Author:** [@Lorenz](https://discourse.softpress.com/u/Lorenz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2010, 9:15am UTC](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/how-to-edit-in-groups/9184 "2010-10-28T09:15:12Z")

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Hi, Is it possible to edit text within a group without having to ungroup? I have an effect on the group and want to change the text in the group without deleting the effect. In other programs you typically you can se…

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## [No Google Adword support? clickTag missing](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/no-google-adword-support-clicktag-missing/9186)

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**Author:** [@Lorenz](https://discourse.softpress.com/u/Lorenz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2010, 1:53pm UTC](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/no-google-adword-support-clicktag-missing/9186 "2010-10-25T13:53:10Z")

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Hi, I tried to build a Google Adword banner but couldn’t upload it to Google because it doesn’t support “clickTag”. Is it really not possible to create Googl adwords banner with this nice tool? Greetings, Lorenz Ea…

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## [Question about the masking](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/question-about-the-masking/9013)

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**Author:** [@David\_Verbruggen](https://discourse.softpress.com/u/David_Verbruggen)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2010, 7:57pm UTC](https://discourse.softpress.com/t/question-about-the-masking/9013 "2010-10-06T19:57:28Z")

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Hi, I want to make a background with lines. I want them to build up, I mean that you start with a dot that grows to a line with a certain shape. Is the possible in EWA. David Easywebanimator mailing list email@hidd…

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