Linking HTML to Flash

stevegm · #1 (**permalink**) 05-27-2007, 12:07 PM

I know this should be easy... and I can't understand what in my code is wrong.

I have an HTML page that I want to link to a pop-up HTML window that has flash. I have the link in HTML as "javascript:;" then in the behaviors I have "on click" "open browser window" with the obvious dimensions etc inputted.

I tried this exact same thing with the HTML linking to a HTML pop-up (with no flash) and it all worked ok... but as soon as I inserted the flash into the pop-up it no longer works.

What am I doing wrong? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Take care!!
Stece

Leprakawn · #2 (**permalink**) 05-27-2007, 04:22 PM

Sounds like your Flash code might be messed up. By not working, are you referring to the pop-up not working, or do you mean the content within the pop-up? BTW, it might be a good idea to either show us your code or give us a link to see it in action.

stevegm · #3 (**permalink**) 05-29-2007, 12:20 PM

Thanks for your reply.

Here is the code from the HTML cell where the user would click the link that takes them to the pop-up HTML window with the flash file.

<td align="left" valign="top" id="caption_darkgreen">explanation text goes here.<br />
<ahref="javascript:;" target="_blank" onclick="MM_openBrWindow('steve_mcleod/file_name.html','maasai','width=700,height=415')"> VIEW GALLERY</a></td>

Below is the code copied direct from the HTML pop-up window.

<html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
<head>
<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1" />
<title>Untitled Document</title>
<style type="text/css">

</style></head>

<body>
<table width="100" border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
<tr>
<th align="center" valign="top" scope="col"><object width="700" height="415">
<param name="movie" value="flash/flash/maasai.swf">
<embed src="flash/maasai.swf" width="700" height="415">
</embed>
</object></th>
</tr>
</table>
</body>
</html>

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Is there anything I have done wrong above? Thanks again for your help...
Take care,
Steve

Leprakawn · #4 (**permalink**) 05-29-2007, 03:35 PM

Try this instead

HTML Code:

<a href="javascript:windowHandle=window.open('*LOCATION/FILE.HTM*','*WINDOW NAME*','top=0,left=0,width=700,height=415,scrollbars=yes,resizable=yes');windowHandle.focus()">

It looks to me that you have two separate instances attempting to create the new window, and that would be my guess as to what is causing the issue. BTW, remove the astericks, too.

curtiss · #5 (**permalink**) 05-29-2007, 04:03 PM

Actually, in order to keep everything valid and allow your users who have disabled javascript to enjoy the presentation, you should form your link like:

Code:

<a href="steve_mcleod/file_name.html" target="maasai" onclick="MM_openBrWindow('steve_mcleod/file_name.html','maasai','width=700,height=415') return false">

Now, onto your question: You say that, if you take out the object code from the pop-up window, it works fine? In that case, it means that there is most likely a problem with the Flash itself. Are you able to load the file with the Flash presentation by itself in a normal browser window? In other words, if you direct your browser straight to steve_mcleod/file_name.html, does it load up properly?

stevegm · #6 (**permalink**) 05-29-2007, 05:04 PM

Thanks Leprakawn & Curtis,
Curtis, in regards to your question...

I have trialed a couple of different browsers since I first posted the topic and it seems as thought IE is the problem. For example, with the exact same code I had originally I can open the pop-up that contains the flash element in Forefox but not IE.

Then again, the pop-up opens in IE if no flash is included in the window.

In addition, if it is a normal link, (linked to the HTML page with the same flash file) it doesnt seem to be working in IE. I'm not sure if this would be a problem with the HTML? The reason being is that I have included flash using a simle linking to a HTML page before and it all worked fine.

Is there any way that I can get around this problem and make it IE compatible?

Thanks

Steve

Leprakawn · #7 (**permalink**) 05-29-2007, 07:00 PM

Sure! Sue Microcrap for the inconsistency and the labour you are dealing with to resolve this issue! I am absolutely sure Bill Gates will completely understand your strenuous efforts and reward you with at least several thousand dollars.

stevegm · #8 (**permalink**) 05-29-2007, 07:09 PM

That could be true...

curtiss · #9 (**permalink**) 05-30-2007, 08:09 AM

OK. So we have narrowed down your problems to the following (please correct me if I am wrong on any of these, as those corrections will help me diagnose the problem further):

Everything works the way it should in Firefox
The pop-up window opens and loads in IE when there is no Flash embedded in the pop-up page
The pop-up page does not load at all in IE, even when your browser is sent directly to that address, if the Flash is embedded

It sounds to me as though there is an issue with either your particular IE browser and the Flash application you have embedded.

Try the following to help diagnose the problem further:

Find another Flash application, and embed it in place of the one you have developed. See if that makes any difference
Tell us what version of Internet Explorer you are using
Visit Macro-dobe's Web site, and verify that you have the latest version of Flash installed and operating properly in your IE browser
Make a test page and upload it to a public Web server somewhere, so we can try to test your problem

stevegm · #10 (**permalink**) 05-30-2007, 12:45 PM

Hi Curtis,
Thanks for your reply.

This is really crazy... I stripped down everything, basically just making a test page with a link to the pop-up window. The index page and pop-up page I placed in the parent folder and the flash file in a secondary folder.

The stupid thing is, it worked. I just don't understand why because I quite honestly used exactly the same proceedures as I had done previously, the only difference being the file structure.

Good idea, I will make sure I have the latest flash player and IE... after testing these things out I will get back to you by the end of the day to let you know how things went.

Thanks again Curtis, take care!
Steve

stevegm · #11 (**permalink**) 06-01-2007, 05:21 PM

Although I had a few minor scipting issues, everything worked in IE once I had uploaded it on the server.

curtiss · #12 (**permalink**) 06-03-2007, 04:33 PM

I'm really glad you got it working. Strange problem.