[pdftex] Hover effects in pdftex.

[Hans Hagen]

John R. Culleton wrote:

>On Tuesday 01 November 2005 09:31 pm, Hans Hagen wrote:
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>>John R. Culleton wrote:
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>>>It is possible in hmtl, with a little help from Java or
>>>Javascript, to create a "hover" effect. When the mouse moves
>>>over a link something happens such as a box with text in it
>>>appearing and temporarily overlaying what is underneath. It
>>>seems to me I saw a pdf file that did the same, but I can't
>>>recall where.
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>>>Is there a mechanism in pdftex that (in combination with an online
>>>viewer) allows this effect to be achieved? If so where is it
>>>documented?
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>>yes, it's called roll over buttons and appearances; possible for years
>>now -)
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>>Hans
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>Once again I am late to the party. Is it the same mechanism as
>pdfannot? Can you suggest a document or example to read? 
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ask on the context list -)

Hans