Ebeded SWF not working

**AgapeWeb** · 10 May 2012, 03:59 PM

Hi,

I'm trying to embed a flash gallery, or SWF object, using XWD7 Premium. I downloaded the package from flashmo.com. I was able to edit the thumbnails and flash document to reflect my objects, and it works when trying it with Flashplayer on my computer. But when I upload it with Xara, the main SWF is there, but all the objects (thumbnails) are missing.

I tried with a simple "import" and also by using a placeholder. Neither one seem to work.

I think it's a simple fix with getting my files in the right place on the server and possibly fixing some path names, etc., but I'm not familiar enough with Flash to figure out what I need to do.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,

Matt

**gwpriester** · 10 May 2012, 08:47 PM

Hello Matt

XWD7 will only display what is in the .swf file. It sounds to me like there is another file that is part of the gallery along with the .swf file.

Some gallery/slide show applications save HTML files as well as Flash files and this could be the problem.

If so, is there an option to save the whole thing as a single .swf file?

**AgapeWeb** · 11 May 2012, 10:17 AM

Thanks for the response, Gary.

Yes, there are several files and folders included in the package. In addition to the .swf file, there is an html file, a .fla and an xml. There are also 3 folders: com, org and thumbnails. Here is a sample of component: http://www.flashmo.com/preview/flash...d_cylinder_box

Any ideas on making it, or one similar work? I would obviously need to be able to adjust settings and insert my own thumbs. Or am I beating my head against the wall in vain. I have Adobe Flash Pro CS5.5, I just don't know enough about it to make it do what I want...but playing with this is breeding familiarity, that's for sure!

If anyone knows another easier way, or a better site to find stuff like this that works with Xara, I'd love to know about it.

Thanks a million!

Matt

**steve.ledger** · 11 May 2012, 10:32 AM

Depends what style you're after, but what you really need is a stand alone flash file that embeds easily.
frobee.com is an easy one, and the results is easy to add to a Web Designer page.

But bear in mind, apple devices won't display it.

**gwpriester** · 11 May 2012, 12:43 PM

Nice one Steve, works like a charm.

Can't Apple iOS devices install a Flash player app? http://www.gizmag.com/adobe-flash-ios/19790/

Matt, try it out, you create the animation on the website so have your photos ready.

After you create your slide show or gallery and add your transitions, etc. and download the ZIP file, just link a placeholder to the .swf file.