Re: Height & Width on all images?

[Gordon Mueller <mud@gonzo.wolfenet.com>]

sfeather@dscga.com wrote:
> 
> On Sat, 17 Feb 1996 11:20:55 -0400, you wrote:
> 
> >Why all of the sudden is it so important to put H & W tags on my images when
> >using Javascripts?  How is the best way to pick these values without
> >creating distortions?  Go into a graphics package and note the size of the
> >images unaltered, and then use these?  What is the common procedure?
> >Thanks, trying to learn, and have not understood this subtle point.
> >
> The importance has always been there.  Netscape will alocate the space
> for a graphic if you have specified the dimensions.  This permits a
> user to browse the end of a page while waiting for the graphic to
> load.
> 
> We use the image view app with Paint Shop to find the dimensions.

There are also some things (like the old version of Shockwave) that 
crash if you don't put them. It's a good practice.

Gordon Mueller
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