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Flash without 'click here to activate'

To get rid of that nasty "click here to activate" IE message, display the flash using javascript...


Solution A =use the flash module & choose display using javascript in advanced parameters
Solution B = more complex but sometimes necessary; read on...

This should get you started and will also enable you to place flash within the template.

Firstly create a new js file:

  1. Create a text document - on a pc just right click on your desktop and choose text document
  2. Paste this code into the document
  3. Save the file as AC_RunActiveContent.js
  4. Place a copy of the file within your joomla in the folder /includes/js/
  5. Then tell your website to use this file.
    Within the head section of your template html (index.php) file  [i.e. between the <head> and </head> tags - add the following:
    <script type="text/javascript" src="/includes/js/AC_RunActiveContent.js" mce_src="/includes/js/AC_RunActiveContent.js"></script>
  6. Then whenever you use flash - use this code: [X marks the spots for you to fill in]
    <script type="text/javascript" >
    AC_FL_RunContent('codebase','http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=7,0,19,0',
    'width','XX,'height','XX', 'src',XXXXXXX,'quality','high','name','XXXXXX','allowscriptaccess',
    'sameDomain','pluginspage','http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer','movie','XXXXX');
    </script>

    If you need to troubleshoot further  try this link to the Adobe website
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