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 This blend mode has an advantage: all layers below the current one are hidden. Therefore it is no longer necessary for layers below the current one to have a an Amount of {{literal|0}}. Using the Amount for crossfade still works, but it now needs to be changed only once: all layers start with a value of {{literal|1}}, and then be made transparent from the highest to the lowest.
-The effect could be animated with two {{l|Waypoint|Waypoints}} per layer. However, Synfig offers an even simpler method that does not require using the {{l|Animate_Editing_Mode}}. Instead, {{l|Linking}} functionality can be used. The data {{l|Dev:Types|type}} for Amount is currently set to be a real number. Instead, let's replace that with a special function by converting a layer's parameter to {{l|Convert#Timed_Swap|Timed Swap}}.
+The effect could be animated with two {{l|Waypoint|Waypoints}} per layer. However, Synfig offers an even simpler method that does not require using the {{l|Animate_Editing_Mode}}. Instead, {{l|Linking}} functionality can be used. The data {{l|Dev:Types|type}} for Amount is currently set to be a real number. Instead, let's replace that with a special function by {{l|Convert|converting}} a layer's parameter to {{l|Convert#Timed_Swap|Timed Swap}}.
 [[File:Slideshow amount4-0.63.06.png|frame|none]]
-Now we examine the parameters of this new data type. The first is the initial value (1.0), the second is the final value (0.0), and the third is the time when the values will switch. If we want the image to display for two seconds, we can set the Swap Time to "2s". (Note: this assumes we are starting at 0s). Then the amount will be 1.0 for three seconds (image visible) and 0 for the remainder of the timeline (image hidden). The last value will be the duration of the crossfade transition. Note that the transition takes away from the time for which the image will be displayed. For example, a value of "1s" means that the image will be fully opaque for one second, fade in one second, and then remain faded for the remainder of the animation.
+Now we examine the parameters of this new data type. The first {{literal|Before}} is the initial value (1.0), the second {{literal|After}} is the final value (0.0), and the third {{literal|Time}} is the time when the values will switch. If we want the image to display for two seconds, we can set the {{literal|Time}} to "2s". (Note: this assumes we are starting at 0s). Then the amount will be 1.0 for two seconds (image visible) and 0 for the remainder of the timeline (image hidden). The last  {{literal|Lenght}} value will be the duration of the crossfade transition. Note that the transition is included into the time for which the image will be displayed. For example, a value of "1s" means that the image will be fully opaque for one second, swap during one second, and then remain has it for the rest of the animation.
 Applying successive times to layers from the top down will fade them one by one, creating the desired slideshow effect.

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 This blend mode has an advantage: all layers below the current one are hidden. Therefore it is no longer necessary for layers below the current one to have a an Amount of {{literal|0}}. Using the Amount for crossfade still works, but it now needs to be changed only once: all layers start with a value of {{literal|1}}, and then be made transparent from the highest to the lowest.
-The effect could be animated with two {{l|Waypoint|Waypoints}} per layer. However, Synfig offers an even simpler method that does not require using the {{l|Animate_Editing_Mode}}. Instead, {{l|Linking}} functionality can be used. The data {{l|Dev:Types|type}} for Amount is currently set to be a real number. Instead, let's replace that with a special function by converting the layer to {{l|Convert#Timed_Swap|Timed Swap}}.
+The effect could be animated with two {{l|Waypoint|Waypoints}} per layer. However, Synfig offers an even simpler method that does not require using the {{l|Animate_Editing_Mode}}. Instead, {{l|Linking}} functionality can be used. The data {{l|Dev:Types|type}} for Amount is currently set to be a real number. Instead, let's replace that with a special function by converting a layer's parameter to {{l|Convert#Timed_Swap|Timed Swap}}.
 [[File:Slideshow amount4-0.63.06.png|frame|none]]

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 ==Technical Description==
-Synfig animates with a series of layers, each of which exists throughout the entire timeline. Hence, our goal is to make only one of the layers visible at any given time. Though there are many ways to achieve this goal, this tutorial will assure that only one layer is seen by using the {{l|Blend_Method_Parameter|Blend}} and {{l|Amount_Parameter|Amount}} parameters of each layer.
+Synfig animates with a series of layers, each of which exists throughout the entire {{l|Timebar|timeline}}. Hence, our goal is to make only one of the layers visible at any given time. Though there are many ways to achieve this goal, this tutorial will assure that only one layer is seen by using the {{l|Blend_Method_Parameter|Blend}} and {{l|Amount_Parameter|Amount}} parameters of each layer.
-All graphical layers in Synfig have these two essential properties. The {{l|Blend_Method_Parameter|Blend Mode}} defines how the image should be layered on everything below it, and the Amount dictates to what extent the blending is done. In the default blend mode, {{l|Blend_Method_Parameter#Composite|Composite}}, objects are simply placed on top of everything below them. In this case, the Amount value determines the overall transparency of the layer: at a value of 1.0, the layer is fully visible; at 0.0, it is entirely transparent. In-between values constitute partial transparency, which will form the transitions. These properties can be used to display a series of pictures. Each is its own layer and at any given point in time, one layer's amount is set to 1.0 while all others equal 0. However, there is a more efficient way of accomplishing the task. This method requires switching all images to the {{l|Blend_Method_Parameter#Straight|Straight}} blend mode.
+All graphical layers in Synfig have these two essential properties. The {{l|Blend_Method_Parameter|Blend Mode}} defines how the image should be layered on everything below it, and the {{l|Amount_Parameter|Amount}} dictates to what extent the blending is done. In the default blend mode, {{l|Blend_Method_Parameter#Composite|Composite}}, objects are simply placed on top of everything below them. In this case, the Amount value determines the overall transparency of the layer: at a value of {{literal|1.0}}, the layer is fully visible; at {{literal|0.0}}, it is entirely transparent. In-between values constitute partial transparency, which will form the transitions. These {{l|Category:Parameters|parameters}}  can be used to display a series of pictures. Each is its own layer and at any given point in time, one layer's amount is set to {{literal|1.0}} while all others equal {{literal|0}}. However, there is a more efficient way of accomplishing the task. This method requires switching all images to the {{l|Blend_Method_Parameter#Straight|Straight}} blend mode.
-This blend mode has an advantage: all layers below the current one are hidden. Therefore it is no longer necessary for layers below the current one to have a an Amount of 0. Using the Amount for crossfade still works, but it now needs to be changed only once: all layers start with a value of 1, and then be made transparent from the highest to the lowest.
+This blend mode has an advantage: all layers below the current one are hidden. Therefore it is no longer necessary for layers below the current one to have a an Amount of {{literal|0}}. Using the Amount for crossfade still works, but it now needs to be changed only once: all layers start with a value of {{literal|1}}, and then be made transparent from the highest to the lowest.
-The effect could be animated with two {{l|Waypoint|Waypoints}} per layer. However, Synfig offers an even simpler method that does not require using the animation mode. Instead, linking functionality can be used. The data type for Amount is currently set to be a real number. Instead, let's replace that with a special function by converting the layer to {{l|Convert#Timed_Swap|Timed Swap}}.
+The effect could be animated with two {{l|Waypoint|Waypoints}} per layer. However, Synfig offers an even simpler method that does not require using the {{l|Animate_Editing_Mode}}. Instead, {{l|Linking}} functionality can be used. The data {{l|Dev:Types|type}} for Amount is currently set to be a real number. Instead, let's replace that with a special function by converting the layer to {{l|Convert#Timed_Swap|Timed Swap}}.
 [[File:Slideshow amount4-0.63.06.png|frame|none]]

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 In Synfig, there are many ways to create a slideshow from a series of images. Probably the simplest is using the {{l|ListImporter|List Importer}} to import a series of images. However, the method only works on raster images and is incapable of generating transitions. The technique described here is only slightly more complex, but it allows creating a presentation from a series of Synfig {{l|Layers|layers}}, regardless of type of size. The method can only produce cross-fade transitions; anything more complex would require a more advanced technique.

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 Suppose you want the images to swap every 4 seconds, using 1 second transitions. Then set the "Duration" to "1s". Afterwards, set Time for the first layer to 4+1=5. Then increase the time for each successive layer (5,10,15,20,...). The Swap Time is the point where the image fully disappears. Configure these values to fit your needs.
-{{l|Image:Slideshow_amount1.png}} {{l|Image:Slideshow_amount2.png}}
+[[File:Slideshow amount1-0.63.06.png]][[File:Slideshow amount2-0.63.06.png]]
-{{l|Image:Slideshow_amount3.png}} {{l|Image:Slideshow_amount4.png}}
+[[File:Slideshow amount3-0.63.06.png]][[File:Slideshow amount4-0.63.06.png]]
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 ===Blend Method===
 Select all layers in the layer panel. Then go to the parameters panel and set the {{l|Blend Method}} to {{l|Blend_Method#Straight|Straight}}.
-[[File:Slideshow blend1-0.63.06.png|left]][[File:Slideshow blend2-0.63.06.png]]
+[[File:Slideshow blend1-0.63.06.png]][[File:Slideshow blend2-0.63.06.png]]
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