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Interactive pdfs - Can I create an image slider on a single page?

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January 11, 2017
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I am creating an interactive pdf. On one page I would like a reader to be able to use a slider (or a good alternative) to view and move between 4 images of a single building. The building looks new and the gradually becomes older and more overgrown. I simply have 4 photoshopped images which show the building looking more and more overgrown. So I would like the reader to be able to move the slider backwards and forwards and watch the building change in age. Is this interactivity possible using Indesign? Thanks for any help.

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Correct answer Frans v.d. Geest

Short answer: no. Not in PDF.

Yes in SWF (argh!) and FXL ePub as well as AEM/article/folio old style.

So: no.

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Thank you everyone for your thoughts and recommendations. I appreciate all the ways you interpreted the question and provided solutions. Really helpful! I've got what I need to progress. Thanks again!!!

Eternal Warrior

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By the way all - I'm not trying to be the voice of reason here but why don't we just ask the OP which method they want to go down so they get the correct answer they are looking for > this forum get's closed off > and we all go and answer or ask other questions?

Otherwise you might as well all be scientists discussing String Theory and all the pros and cons....

N48176865Author

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Thank you for all the help and advice everyone. Much appreciated.

John Mensinger

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A longer answer: Yes; in PDF.

But, InDesign doesn't necessarily offer the best route for getting all of it in there. And, a "slider," per se, isn't exactly the best bet either.

With some Acrobat button fields and a little Javascript, it's not difficult to build an image gallery of sorts. Here's a simple example.

not-a-slider.pdf

I left it editable so you can explore the field properties and adapt the principles to your needs, if desired.

Frans v.d. Geest

Brainiac

And, as you can see for yourself that PDF does nothing when viewed in a web browser...

John Mensinger

Adobe Expert

Frans van der Geest (ACP) wrote:
...that PDF does nothing when viewed in a web browser...

A web browser?

Having verified that it does indeed work in the IE, Chrome, and Firefox Reader plugins (Windows), I can only imagine your conclusion is not the product of comprehensive trails. It even works in the awful Safari for Windows; (once through before it gets confused).

Maybe you could clarify.

Frans v.d. GeestCorrect answer

Brainiac

Short answer: no. Not in PDF.

Yes in SWF (argh!) and FXL ePub as well as AEM/article/folio old style.

So: no.

Eternal Warrior

Inspiring

Did a little googling and this looks like what you want to achieve:

Creating Slideshows > Working with Animations in Adobe InDesign CC

How To Create a Slideshow in InDesign CC for your Interactive ePUB - YouTube

Create an Interactive Slideshow in InDesign CS5 with Multi-State Objects - YouTube

Think I just nailed this answer!

Mike Witherell

Adobe Expert

But these tricks don't really translate to a PDF. InDesign can build a slider for DPS. With some javascripting in Acrobat, you could have a tappable clickable button that changes layer visibility; therefore the picture could appear to change. However, again, most interactivity in a PDF does not function when viewed on most tablet apps.

Mike Witherell

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