SVG is the solution (was:: Two Marquee messages on the same line)

In a message dated 25/11/01 03:18:39 GMT Standard Time, TS2017@emirates.com 
writes:


> Is it possible to create Marquees that start from the left and the right 
> side of the same line, crossing over each other as they pass through?
> something like this: 
>   amar -->                              <-- amar 
> rgds 
> amar 
> 

Amar,

I don't know if you are familiar with Scalable Vector Graphics, SVG but it 
can be used to produced standalone Web pages or embedded in HTML/XHTML Web 
pages.

I created a double scrolling text message in SVG, to produce the visual 
effect that I think you wanted, and posted it online at
http://www.svgenius.com/Experiments/DoubleMarquee.svg

If you are unfamiliar with SVG you will probably need to download the Adobe 
SVG Viewer (http://www.adobe.com/SVG/) and install it in your browser.

Then just go to the URL given above.

SVG images can be embedded in HTML/XHTML pages.

If you want to see a Web site created as a proof of concept using SVG only 
then visit
http://www.svgspider.com/default.svg

If you need a book to introduce you to SVG take a look at
http://www.newriders.com/books/title.cfm?isbn=0735711666

There is an SVG developers' mailing list on Yahoo Groups. See
http://www.yahoogroups.com/group/svg-developers

I hope that helps.

Andrew Watt