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How do I make an expandable banner?

Nov 20, 2007 7:01 AM

Hi all,

I'm a newbie to expanadble banners. My prob is that I have to create one and need to know how to do it step by step!

I already learnt that I should make two seperate .swf files? However, the spec sheet that's been given to me says that the ad should consist of a single .swf file. I really don't have a scooby doo how to do this! please help me.
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12706 Views   4 Replies   Latest reply: steiner_881, Jun 19, 2009 11:23 AM
 
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  • aniebel
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    1. aniebel,
    Nov 20, 2007 2:16 PM   in reply to Simlou
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    Where is the banner going to be served from?
     
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  • Kjup
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    2. Kjup,
    Dec 4, 2007 7:09 PM   in reply to Simlou
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    You need to use the local connect feature to accomplish what you want to do Simiou. You could potentially do it in one file also by implementing javascript to expand the div height but that could get fairly tricky to pull off. I would suggest going with the multiple files method.

    Initial player uses something like this on frame one of the timeline which works with a button (instance name of _btn):
    _btn.onRollOver = function() {
    send_lc = new LocalConnection();
    send_lc.send("_lc","gotoAndPlayFrame",2);
    delete send_lc;
    };

    Second player uses something like this on frame one of the timeline:
    recieve_lc = new LocalConnection();
    recieve_lc.gotoAndPlayFrame = function(frame) {
    _root.gotoAndPlay(frame);
    };
    recieve_lc.connect("_lc");
     
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    3. whatdawhat,
    Apr 22, 2009 6:02 AM   in reply to Simlou
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    You should ask to your ad-serving agency (if you use one) to give you their dev kit or use an indy kit wich will allow you to deploy your expand banner on any web site. I found one here but its not free (8$) : http://www.flashden.net/item/expand-banner-kit-horizontal-formats/3299 0?ref=AD_Flash_Design

     
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    4. steiner_881,
    Jun 19, 2009 11:23 AM   in reply to Simlou
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    http://www.expandablebanners.com

     

    We provide you the scripts to easily create your own expandable banner on your website.

     

    - You do not need any Ad serving company such as Double Click.
    - You can customize the dimensions. (Horizontal, Verticle, Square, Peel, Fullscreen)
    - They use a combination of Flash, Javascript and CSS/DHTML
    - They are compatible with IE, Firefox, Safari, Opera… for both PC & Mac)
    - You can set a timer to open or close.
    - You can set how many times the banner opens.
    - These banners overlap content, not to be confused with pushing content down.
    - You will need to create 2 different banners, one in the original size and another in the larger expanded format.
    - Can be integrated into your existing websites or inserted into a banner tracking/rotating system (such as Xigla.com)
    - The scripts are throughly commented and easy to understand.

     
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