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Jun 13, 2012 11:36 AM

I try to preview in a browser an html file from Dreamweaver that has a .swf file imported in it. I keep getting the Flash player dialog box, saying something about a script (expressInstall.swf) that is trying to connect with the browser. Does anyone know what this is about?

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  • Nancy O.
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    1. Nancy O.,
    Jun 13, 2012 12:07 PM   in reply to Gaby35
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    It's a browser security thing on locally displayed Flash files.  You won't see this message on the remote site.

     

     

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    2. Gaby35,
    Jun 13, 2012 12:16 PM   in reply to Nancy O.
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    Thanks for the reply. I remeber seeing a dialog box when I opened Dreamweaver saying that I need to drag this .swf file along with this "swfobject_modified.js" file onto my server. I really don't know why/how these files ended up in my site's folder, in a folder called "Scrpts".

     

    So you're saying that I won't be able to locally previerw the html file, because of the browser security thing, and the only way I can see it is to publish it on a remote site via my server. Correct? In that case, there is no way for prevewing (PRE viewing)?

     

    Thanks.

     
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  • Nancy O.
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    3. Nancy O.,
    Jun 13, 2012 12:43 PM   in reply to Gaby35
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    No.  When you insert Flash media into your HTML page, DW creates a Scripts folder with supporting files in it.  These files help your Flash player work in browsers.  For security reasons, your browser is telling you it needs to connect with a script to activate the player.   You can adjust your browser security settings.  Which browsers are you using?

     

     

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    4. Gaby35,
    Jun 13, 2012 1:37 PM   in reply to Nancy O.
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    I am using Firefox and Safari for the Mac.

     
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    5. Gaby35,
    Jun 14, 2012 8:29 AM   in reply to Nancy O.
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    Hi,

     

    I tried to go to the security settings, I don't see any mention of the Flash player there. Would you know how to change these settings? ( I have never had these problems with earlier versions of DW. This must be something new).

     

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