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Inserting an .swf file through Dreamweaver validation issue

Jun 23, 2012 10:33 PM

Tags: #flash #dreamweaver #html5 #.swf

I've put together a flash gallery (.swf) and inserted it into and html5 document.  When I try to validate the page, I get two errors (see below).  I am new to html5, this is my first project.  My .swf files have always validated in html.  In doing some research, I found there is a new <embed> tag in html5, but I have no idea how to use if this is what i should be using now.  I tried, but it inserted into my page really small.  I'm lost, this is a little over my head.  Can someone help me how to insert my .swf file and get it validated?

  1. Error  Line 40, Column 127: Element object is missing one or more of the following attributes: data, type. …B8-444553540000" width="960" height="544" id="FlashID" title="discover europe">

     

    Attributes for element object:
    Global attributes
    data
    type
    typemustmatch
    name
    usemap
    form
    width
    height

     

  2. Error  Line 40, Column 127: The classid attribute on the object element is obsolete. Use the data and type attributes to invoke plugins. To set a parameter with the name classid, use the param element. …B8-444553540000" width="960" height="544" id="FlashID" title="discover europe">
1714 Views   9 Replies   Latest reply: sportzel01, Jun 24, 2012 10:11 AM
 
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  • MurraySummers
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    1. MurraySummers,
    Jun 24, 2012 5:28 AM   in reply to sportzel01
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    Please post a link to your page so we can see the underlying code.

     
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  • adninjastrator
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    2. adninjastrator,
    Jun 24, 2012 7:10 AM   in reply to sportzel01
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    Looks like you are using the old <object><embed> method.

    While HTML5 does have an <embed> tag, it doesn't work in this instance. You'll need an <object> for the Flash.

    Try this single <object> method instead:

    <object data="path_to_file/file.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="insert_width_of_movie" height="insert_height_of_movie">

      <param name="movie" value="path_to_file/file.swf">

      <param name="SomeOtherParam" value="ParamValue">

    </object>

    Best wishes,

    Adninjastrator

     
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  • sportzel01
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    3. sportzel01,
    Jun 24, 2012 8:47 AM   in reply to MurraySummers
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    Here is the link to my page.  Actually when I uploaded it last night, the flash player doesn't work (it works fine in dreamweaver).  So apparently there is something new I have to do with html5.  I just can't find the answer to do it.  Your help is really appreciated.

     

    http://www.sportzel.com/discover_europe/index.html

     

    The actual script upload that came from Dreamweaver on my code is the following:

     

      <object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" width="960" height="544" id="FlashID" title="discover europe">

          <param name="movie" value="flash/discover_europe.swf">

          <param name="quality" value="high">

          <param name="wmode" value="opaque">

          <param name="swfversion" value="6.0.65.0">

          <!-- This param tag prompts users with Flash Player 6.0 r65 and higher to download the latest version of Flash Player. Delete it if you don’t want users to see the prompt. -->

          <param name="expressinstall" value="../Scripts/expressInstall.swf">

          <!-- Next object tag is for non-IE browsers. So hide it from IE using IECC. -->

          <!--[if !IE]>-->

          <object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="flash/discover_europe.swf" width="960" height="544">

            <!--<![endif]-->

            <param name="quality" value="high">

            <param name="wmode" value="opaque">

            <param name="swfversion" value="6.0.65.0">

            <param name="expressinstall" value="../Scripts/expressInstall.swf">

            <!-- The browser displays the following alternative content for users with Flash Player 6.0 and older. -->

            <div>

              <h4>Content on this page requires a newer version of Adobe Flash Player.</h4>

              <p><a href="http://www.adobe.com/go/getflashplayer"><img src="http://www.adobe.com/images/shared/download_buttons/get_flash_player.g if" alt="Get Adobe Flash player" width="112" height="33" /></a></p>

            </div>

            <!--[if !IE]>-->

          </object>

          <!--<![endif]-->

        </object>

     
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  • MurraySummers
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    4. MurraySummers,
    Jun 24, 2012 9:13 AM   in reply to sportzel01
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    Browsing to that page, Safari's Activity window tells me that this is NOT FOUND -

     

    <param name="movie" value="flash/discover_europe.swf">

     

    Fix that first.

     
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  • sportzel01
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    5. sportzel01,
    Jun 24, 2012 9:34 AM   in reply to MurraySummers
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    Apparently, I keep putting the .swf file up on my remote server and it keeps disappearing.  I'm thinking it's too large?  1.99MB. :-(

    That is why it's not there.  I'll have to check with the server.  But it doesn't help me with why it's not validating though.

     
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  • adninjastrator
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    6. adninjastrator,
    Jun 24, 2012 9:48 AM   in reply to sportzel01
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    The file size has nothing to do with whether or not it uploads (unless your hosting package has specific limits).

    Of course, until you can get that file uploaded to the correct folder, the Flash will not display.

    As for validation, type the single <object> method illustrated above.

    Best wishes,

    Adninjastrator

     
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  • sportzel01
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    7. sportzel01,
    Jun 24, 2012 10:00 AM   in reply to adninjastrator
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    Thanks.  it validated for me.  I just depend on Dreamweaver CS5 to do everything correctly for me, but I know I need to learn the code.  Now I just need to get it to show up on my server. 

     
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  • MurraySummers
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    8. MurraySummers,
    Jun 24, 2012 10:02 AM   in reply to sportzel01
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    If the path to the file is correct from the page that contains the <object> tag, then the SWF will display.

     
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  • sportzel01
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    9. sportzel01,
    Jun 24, 2012 10:11 AM   in reply to sportzel01
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    I just talked to my server and since I have a free account, the storage is limited to 500 KB.  I had to upgrade.  Hopefully it will all work now.  Can't thank you both enough for all your help. 

     
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