Imported AVI files getting cut off

I'm trying to import an avi file into my captivate project
and it seems to be getting cut off. When I use the slidebar the avi
plays completely but when I do a preview or a publish it cuts off
about 8 seconds of the avi. Can anyone help? I've tryed this with a
few different avi files and the same thing happens. Your help is
greatly appreciated.

The default slide time for a Captivate project varies
depending on version and preference settings - but it sounds like
all you really have to do is extend the time-to-play for the AVI
object on the time-line (thus also extending the slide display time
itself), to allow the converted AVI enough time to open and
complete its play.
This will have to be a trial and error, probably, because the
time isn't displayed for the converted animation.
Welcome to the Captivate User Community, foutjo77.
.

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