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Hello,
I'm pretty sure I can do this in Flash but was thinking of doing it in Dreamweaver for seo purposes.
When each page link is pressed the animation will play, obviously before going to the directed page.
Any pointers anyone?
Many Thanks and kind regards, Damien

Hi
You can use javascript or jQuery to capture and prevent the default action for a set length of time whilst the animation plays, then go to the links location once finished.
PZ

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