Controlling a Movie within a Movie

[doctor_zaius]

Hi everyone,

I have a captivate movie (movie A) into which I would like to insert another animation (movie B) with the Insert > Animation command. This works fine. However, I would like the playback control of movie A to also control the playback of movie B. Is this possible? Othewise, I would have to have two playback controls which is very confusing for the user. I have seen a Captivate example where this seems to function correctly, but I cannot figure out how it was done.

Thanks,

Jesse

[CatBandit]

Let us know if you can remember where you saw this work. I for one would be very, very interested in seeing two movies controlled from only the main playback control ... but I don't believe it is possible within Captivate.

Have a nice day, Jesse!

[doctor_zaius]

Hi Larry,

I have a parallel post in the "General" category that contains more information on this, including comments from Rick Stone. I have forwarded him the project that contains the example of a single playback control controlling two movies. It turns out the example was created by a former employee of my company that I am unable to contact. I have all the source files from him, but I am unable to replicate the behavior. I have forwarded this SWF to Rick and he has graciously offered to examine it. I would be happy to forward the SWF of Captivate project files to you as well if you think you can help with this problem. Please let me know. I may not be describing the problem accurately, but I am waiting to hear back from Rick. Let me know if you would like me to send files.

Thanks,

Jesse

[Captiv8r]

Hi Jesse and Larry

If Larry is up for it, I'd highly suggest sending him the file. Unfortunately I haven't had the time I expected to look it over. And I just now got into my hotel room here in Elvistown (Memphis, TN) and see I've got about 250 E-Mail messages to wade through (assuming I last that long). So Larry is probably your best bet.

Cheers... Rick

[Boxing_Boom]

Hi Jesse,

Could you please send me a copy of those files, I am pretty good at ActionScript and flash. I would like to help you out here.

Regards,

Boxing Boom

[doctor_zaius]

Hi Boxing Boom,

Thanks for offering to help with this problem. Where should I send the files? Which files should I send, SWF or the Captivate CP file?

Jesse

[Boxing_Boom]

Hi,

Sorry for the length of time it took me to respond, send it to it_trainer1@btinternet.com. It is best to send all associated files, and if you can some peronal notes on what you require. I will do my best for you.

Regards,

Boxing Boom