.swf doesn't work at all

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.swf doesn't work at all

Hi,

I've try to export some picture slide from keynote to .swf file.but it shown in the finder a square and black image with the text swf but doesn't work everywhere i preview even insert into the iWeb.

Any problem?

When open in safari it work well.
the kind of file named HTML document and the size is 3.5mb mean it's not empty file.
What's wrong with it?

Posted on May 6, 2008 12:56 AM

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Answer 1

May 6, 2008 6:12 AM in response to Ray1018

iWeb writes page code that calls the QuickTime browser plug-in. QuickTime no longer supports .swf playback (security issues) so you can't use drag and drop to insert your Flash file.
iWeb 2 allows html "snippets". This method would allow you to publish your Flash file to another server (or .Mac if your hand make the html file) and then it can add the needed page code to call the Flash Player browser plug-in.

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Ray1018 Author

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May 6, 2008 10:19 PM in response to QuickTimeKirk

ya,understand!

let say while i use the HTML snippet to upload the flv file..it work as you can see the window appear and even you can see the content in the window..but while using the same technic to put in swf file..it appear with the window but doesn't show the content or the video.

So,what's my problem here?need your helps ,thanks!!!

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Wyodor

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May 7, 2008 12:11 AM in response to Ray1018

You don't upload the flv file with the HTML Snippet.

Put the flv and/or swf file in a separate folder on the server, then use object code to link to the file(s). You paste the code in the HTML Snippet.

Here are samples.

http://web.mac.com/wyodor/iFrame/
http://web.mac.com/wyodor/Ajax/
http://web.mac.com/wyodor/Ajax/Ajax_2.html

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Ray1018 Author

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May 7, 2008 12:56 AM in response to Wyodor

Thanks..will try it then let you know the result!!

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mstamika

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May 7, 2008 5:22 AM in response to Ray1018

What if you don't have a .Mac account?

I created a .swf file and now what?
-I added it to an html snippet
-then published it
-then took a look and no dice

Everytime I've tried to add it to my iWeb page it comes back as an underlined file example: jay.swf in iWeb versus showing some sort of viewing window.

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Wyodor

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May 7, 2008 7:33 AM in response to mstamika

You don't need a dotMac account.

Study the samples at the links I provided.

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Ray1018 Author

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May 7, 2008 11:34 AM in response to Wyodor

wyodor,

Thanks for the link...but it doesn't work for me..and i can't understand at all the instruction..i'm so sorry ,i did try my best to learn and experiment on it..

c'ld you please show the steps here in more clear and easier way to work on it?I really hope to know and learn bout it!!!

Thanks and appreciate!!

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Wyodor

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May 7, 2008 11:47 AM in response to Ray1018

Two files:

http://web.mac.com/wyodor/Ajax/MediaFlashSwf.txt
http://web.mac.com/wyodor/Ajax/MediaFlashFlv.txt

Copy the OBJECT code and fill in your own URL to the SWF file + the width and height.

Leave out the DIVs before and after it.

Then paste the code in the HTML Snippet.

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Ray1018 Author

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May 8, 2008 11:08 AM in response to Wyodor

I'm sad today.it's because i already try and ask,ask and try for a couple times...failed!!!

I don't know why...the link below..we can tell that the swf file is functionable proving by the icon with a 'f'~flash on it...but mine?different...it only shown 'SWF' word at the bottom of the icon with dark grey background colour!!!

http://www.verticalmoon.com/tutorials/general/iweb/iweb.htm

what's my problem?thanks for a lot of the links...but i still can't reach the result..Sad Sad...help help!!!!!

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Wyodor

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May 8, 2008 11:12 AM in response to Ray1018

The tutorial is for previous version of iWeb.

In iWeb 08 you can add code with the HTML Snippet.

What's the URL to your flash file?

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Ray1018 Author

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May 8, 2008 11:18 AM in response to Wyodor

actually i'm not use the embed or link from the website...but i export my personal photo slide show from keynote to swf file.

however i try to use the code with HTML snippet...it can't work!

what s'ld i do?i don't think it's a hard way to fulfill the dream...isn't it?

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Wyodor

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May 8, 2008 11:44 AM in response to Ray1018

You keep repeating yourself.

1. Put the swf file on the webserver.

2. Display it in the browser: http://web.mac.com/dotMacID/folder/file.swf

3. Make sure it's there. Here's a sample flash file:

http://web.mac.com/wyodor/_Flash/flash.swf

4. Copy the address and paste it in the object code I gave you.

5. Adjust width and height and then copy the lot in the HTML Snippet.

It should work.

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Ray1018 Author

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May 8, 2008 12:03 PM in response to Wyodor

Thanks for keep helping me,appreciate so much!!

the fist link that u given was error~http.../dotMacID/folder/file.swf

ya,your flash..very nice..but i think u use the Adobe Flash to do it right?

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Ray1018 Author

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May 8, 2008 12:25 PM in response to Wyodor

I'm just tried as below:

I drag and drop a .mov file into the iWeb directly and try to change the html of the page 'WriteMovie1' to 'WriteFlash1',at last the .mov file doesn't work and symbol as a Question Mark on the Q sign!!!

so,this experiment...failed!

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mstamika

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May 9, 2008 10:28 AM in response to Wyodor

Wyodor, First let me say you are wonderful, and first class for being so patient!

I think I understand what you are saying but I want to repeat it to see if I have it...

1. First I create my .swf project (I'm using SWF'n Slide Pro)
2. Then I upload it to a server and locate the browser address (This is were I need more help please)
3. Then I use the code you provided above for .swf and add it into the HTML Snippet (I'm using iWeb08) making sure to add my .swf html browser information in place of yours. I need to indicate correct .swf size also (not sure how to tell what the size is to begin with)
4. Then I publish my iWeb website to my server (I'm using Cyberduck to publish to my website).

Is the above correct?

If so, the area where I publish my .swf to my server (my server is cPanel) and locate the HTML browser information for the .swf is where I need your help please!

Thank You SO much!

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