If desired, a bit image may be provided to act as a shape mask. Images work best as shape masks when they are the same size as the input data. Only very simple BIT images should be used as shape masks. If desired, a bit image may be input and used as a clip mask. All other parts of the current frame will appear in the background color of the image window.
Images work best as clip masks when they are the same size as the input data.
The default action of animate is to convert all images into pixmaps before animating the different images. Note that converting images into pixmaps is a much faster operation, which is why this is the default behavior. In this case, the default colormap associated with the screen on which animate is being run will be used. In obscure situations, you may prefer to see the animation sequence on the root window. Suppose that while you are displaying an image with animate, the Khoros VIFF file that is currently displayed is over-written.