Here's a demo of pbimg.class - A java class which performs the following:
- Display a plain coloured background, optionally matching the parent HTML window
- Display a tiled background file (thus giving the impression of transparency)
- Display an image over the background - this can be transparent
- Display a Win95 style hint text
- Jump to another URL on mouseUp, just like an image link
This is very much a first hack - come back later for the following improvements (I just need more time!)
- Hot area limited to image area (currently entire area of applet is 'hot')
- Autodetect background colour and image from parent URL , and synch background tiling.
- Image area relocatable in background(Currently always top left)
- Hint relocatable(Currently always 15,15)
- Improved image load in Netscape
- Improved error checking
If you have any questions, or comments, please mail me.
Last updated 23-Jan-1996/SBH