Animations not following imported ppt slide

When I import a ppt slide into Captivate 3, the animations don't come with it. Any suggestions? I am importing as animation not background

Thanks JL. I am aware of the radio button and tried several
times with the setting on "animation." No dice. I'm now thinking
that it may be some incompatibility between my version of
Powerpoint (2000) and CP 3.
I appreciate you responding.
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