title: Implementing powerpoint transitions/animations using Java
body: <p>I'm working on a project in Java where I need to display a powerpoint presentation complete with transitions and animations. The Apache POI library provides a nice method of viewing previews of different slides statically, but it seems that any animations or transitions need to be implemented separately which, looking at the library seems to be a fair bit of work.</p>
  
  <p>I've no problem with hard work - but I'm somewhat surprised if this hasn't been done already (frantic Googling however hasn't brought up any results.) Does anyone know of a Java library for powerpoint that handles animations relatively easily?</p>