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Detect Flash Version In Win XP ?
Right, used html template 'detect for flash 6'. tried it on a PC with win 2000 and no flash - it took me staight to the macromedia download center and installed flash 6. My boss has win XP and flash 5. Instead of installing flash 6 it just shows the gif file.

It seems that the html files detects flash and tries to open the file but doesn't detect the correct version and so cannot open the file. Culd it be because we cannot install stuff on the PC's here - but then surely it would try to install flash 6 and then fail because we don't have 'permissions'.

If anyone can verify that it does install flash correctly that would be great, any other help much appreciated.

http://www.neverinamillionyears.net/...ler1e_pre.html

Thanks,

m

How To Detect Flash Version?
hi,

is there a way with javascript to detect the version of flash a person has?

i am looking to detect the version of flash, not whether or not they have the flash plugin.

thanks!

Detect Flash Version
Hi,

I'm using Flash MX, and I'm a bit confuse re the "detect flash version" in 'Publish Settings'.

Must I, or should I, create the 'detection file' and 'content file' and the 'alternate file' and publish all online?

Are they used "somehow" if needed, or how shall/should I do to activate this files?

Thanks.

Maria

Detect Flash Version
Hi there

I had a link to a thread that had the code in html for detect flash, which directed you to a page (noflash.htm) so you could customise your no flash page, but can't seem to find the link, can anyone redirect me to the code.

cheers

Detect Flash Version
Hello all.

I would like to ask you something regarding flash versions.
I am using flash 8 to create my web sites and I come up with the following problem:

Many users have flash 6 or 7 on their computers and they cannot see the site correctly.

Is there a way to make the published page detect the version of the client and redirect them to download the new one?

How do you overcome this problem without having to publish your site for a previous version of flash?

Thank you in advance for your help.

Detect Flash Version In CFM
I have a swf embedded in a coldfusion (cfm) page. I generate the "detect flash version" on the html tab of the publish settings and I post it to the internet and test - works as expected. I copy the generated code and paste it into my cfm page and it no longer works. Here is the part of the code the html has generated:

<script language="JavaScript" type="text/javascript">

<param name="quality" value="high" />
<embed src="../../category/categor001/lect001001/swf/lect001001.swf" width="980" height="400" align="middle" quality="high" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed> 
</object>
</div>
// insert non-flash content
}
// -->
</script>

I switch out the object tag above with the following (my code):

<div align="center">
<object classid="clsid27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/s...rsion=7,0,19,0" width="980" height="400" align="middle">
<param name="movie" value="lect001001.swf" /> 
<param name="quality" value="high" />
<embed src="lect001001.swf" width="980" height="400" align="middle" quality="high" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed> 
</object>
</div>

My swf plays but it no longer detects for the flash player. I have been testing on another computer. Anyways to work around this? I can supply the full html generated code if needed.
Thanks

How Can I Detect Flash Plugin Version Of IE
I have a webpage made with flash MX.
I want to write a javascript function to detect flash plugin version.
If user's browser flash plugin version is lower than what my webpage need, my page will direct to another non_flash page.

I found "Netscape" can use "navigator.plugins[].description"
to detect what version it is .....
But I don't what method can I use for "IE" to detect flash plugin version ..............

Can U help me please.

Detect Flash Player Version?
Seems like an obvious question that someone out there knows... How do I detect the version of the flash player that a user is using? I am publishing as flash 6 and need to let anyone using flash 5 know that they need the new player.

Thanks in advance.
brett
brett@virmalo.net

Detect Version Of Flash (v4+) ... Reliably
Hi

I need to detect the version of Flash player reliably on a site I'm building. Server is Win 2k3 and I only need to detect Flash 4 and above.

My initial thought is to include a small flash movie on each page, I would export this as Flash 4 swf and it would be v. simple. All that it would contain would be a check on $version and a redirect to an 'upgrade to latest version of flash' page if required. I can store the result of this in a session variable on the server for later reference.

Does anyone have any thoughts on this? I looked into this several years ago, and opened a can of worms. I think Colin Mook had a detection system that involved several flash movies in different versions, and several redirects, etc. I want something simpler and more elegant, and like I say I'm not worried about people with flash player < 4. They can view the HTML site!!

TIA
GW

Detect The Latest Version Of Flash
I think sadly Flash doesn’t check if the user has got the latest version of Flash installed so I have to add some AS at the beginning of my Flash that checks if the user is using the latest version of Flash and if the user doesn’t it will start a download/open up a window that suggest to download the latest version.
What’s the AS for doing so?

Detect Flash Player Version
hi

I'm exporting my movies outs as flash player 8 but on some pc's they have an earlier version, how do I detect what flash player is installed then get them to download it?
cheers, any help would be great!

Detect Flash Version Issue
Hi there,

I have selected the Detect Flash Version option in publish settings, generated the html/swf & tinkered so that if flash is not on the user's pc or javascript is not enabled, the browser displays an html version of the map I have created in Flash.

I uninstalled Flash player to test & the html map displays fine. However, when I reinstall Flash player 8 the Flash version of the map loads up but stops at 100% on the preloader. It's very weird because if I publish without the Detect Flash version selected, the Flash map goes up to 100% on the preloader then displays the map as it should. Can anyone tell me what I am missing here please?

I've attached the .html page.... Many thanks in advance for any help!

Detect Flash Player Version
Plz anybody tell me that -

How can i ditect or trace the Version of flash player

Detect Flash Version In C# Code
I need to be able to have a windows program figure out what version of Flash is installed on the machine. Can I look at the registry to see what the version is?

Help With Detect Flash Version Code
Iw been looking for a detect flash cod scrip for HTML and found a zip file containing files from http://www.adobe.com/products/flashp...detection_kit/
thats looks great except im not sure how it works, so im hoping somebody can help me.

Here is the code thats in the HTML:

PHP Code:

<html lang="en"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1" /><title>Client Detection Example</title><script src="AC_OETags.js" language="javascript"></script><script language="JavaScript" type="text/javascript"></script></head><body><script language="JavaScript" type="text/javascript"></script><noscript>Provide alternate content for browsers that do not support scriptingor for those that have scripting disabled.Alternate HTML content should be placed here.This content requires the Adobe Flash Player and a browser with JavaScript enabled.<a href="http://www.adobe.com/go/getflash/">Get Flash</a></noscript></body></html>

I get that it checks after flash 8 and if u dont got it u will get the text in the same index window, right? >>

PHP Code:

} else { // flash is too old or we can't detect the pluginvar alternateContent = 'Alternate HTML content should be placed here.<BR>'+ 'This content requires the Adobe Flash Player. '+ '<a href=http://www.adobe.com/go/getflash/>Get Flash</a>';document.write(alternateContent); // insert non-flash content

but since i dont fully understand the script im hoping someone can help me clean it up. Do i really need the function AC_FL_RunContent? Cant it just be like if (hasReqestedVersion) = nothing happens. And also i dont fully understand >>

PHP Code:

} else { // flash is too old or we can't detect the pluginvar alternateContent = 'Alternate HTML content should be placed here.<BR>'

Does this mean that i can place a img here or what?
Would be great if someone could help me, and maybe clean it up as much as possible. Im also sending the .js file since in not sure if u need that to to change stuff in the cod

as i said, would be VERY nice if someone could help me

Html Flash Version Detect.
Hello, would any know the javascript to detect the flash version the user is using with a html page.

Pls do not refer me to the flash detect sprit macromedia has. Its too different for me to understand.

I just require a simple one. Thnak YOu.

Flash Player Version Detect?
My users must have Flash 6 installed.. is there a script to detect and tell them if they need to upgrade?

Trial Version Flash 8 Prof, While Waiting For Purchased Version To Arrive
I am using Flash 8 Professional 30 day trial on my PC until the Flash 8 Professional program arrives in the snail mail, i am having trouble publishing my ads for use on our website with this trial version, is it b/c it is the trial version. my company ordered Flash 8 Prof for me, but I won't get it until next week.

How Do I Get My Site To Detect The Version Of Flash Plugin In Their Browser?
Hi,

I'm trying to figure out how to get my site to detect which version of the Flash plugin is embedded in the users browser. And if it's a version earlier than Flash 6 (Flash 5 etc) then it will automatically download and install the latest Flash plugin for their browser. Is this possible?

Blastbum

Active Content Script And Detect Flash Version
I'm having a heck of a time trying to get the Run_active_content javascript and the Detect Flash Version working together in Internet Explorer. The swf plays fine but still have to click on it to activate but with all other browser you don't.
If i dont use the detect flash version then some users wont be able to see the site and if i dont use the Run active content script they would annoyingly have to click on the swf to make it active. That is just unacceptable , anyone know how to fix this. this is how i have it set up,

<head>
<RunActivecontent script...>
<detect Flash version script...>
</head>
<body>................
...
<script language="JavaScript" type="text/javascript">

</script>

Detect Flash Version And Search Engines Problem.
I published an index page for my site using the Detect Flash Version,
which creates the 3 HTML files: index.html, index_alternate.html, index_content.html, and to my horror, I see the site listed by Yahoo this way:

Macromedia Flash Player Not Current
This web site makes use ofMacromedia®FlashTM software. You have an old version of Macromedia Flash Player that cannot play the content we've created. ...
www.visiblestudio.com - 1k - Cache

Yahoo chose the index_alternate.htm page.

Does anybody know how can I avoid this and have the search engines see the the proper index.html file?

Thanks for advice,

VGP

Detect Flash Player Version--> Answer & Check
Hello,
[disclaimer]
First off, I want to appoligize if this should be in the site check, but it isn't really a site check, some i'm not too sure.
[/disclaimer]

As a result of google indexing the alternate page when you do Publish-->HTML-->Detect Flash. I wrote this script:

ActionScript Code:
function detectFlashPlayer() {
playerNotice_mc._visible = false;
okay_mc._visible = false;
var requiredPlayer = 7;
var playerVersion = System.capabilities.version;
var myLength = playerVersion.length;
var spaceNumber = playerVersion.indexOf(" ");
var subPlayer = playerVersion.substr(spaceNumber+1, playerVersion.length);
trace(subPlayer);
var userPlayer = subPlayer.substring(0, subPlayer.length-(subPlayer.length-1));
trace(userPlayer);
userPlayer = Number(userPlayer);
trace(userPlayer);
if (userPlayer<requiredPlayer) {
playerNotice_mc._visible = true;
} else {
okay_mc._visible = true;
}
}
detectFlashPlayer();

I need a little help checking if it works. HERE is the link. If you have version 7, you should see a red box saying you have version 7. Else, you should see a purple box asking you to update. Also, I don't really know AS 1.0 (just 2.0) so if you see something that wouldn't be compatable, please point that out.

For archival purposes the fla is attached (in MX NOT MX 2004). Also, here are 3 other threads that also deal with this in a little different way.
http://actionscripts.org/forums/showthread.php3?t=49583
http://www.actionscript.org/forums/s...d.php3?t=43689
http://moock.org/webdesign/flash/detection/moockfpi/

Plug-in Detect With Automatic Display Of Flash/Static Version
Hi Guys!

I’ve scoured the Internet for information on this topic (and found some rather _questionable_ solutions), and now I’m left banging my head against the keyboard trying to get this to work. So, this is my cry for “Help!”, prior to having the letters ‘sdfghj’ permanently imprinted on my forehead. =)

I just had someone design a Flash header for me and it looks great. It’s not one of those intense Flash creations, just a subtle mouse-over effect that gives it some flavor. In addition, he designed a static version that doesn’t have the Flash mouseover.

The problem that I’m faced with is I need some sort of method (which I assume would be JavaScript based on what I’ve read) that will allow me to detect if the user has the Flash plug-in. If they do, it should show them the Flash file. If they do not, it should show them the static version.

But, the ‘static’ version isn’t just one image. It’s actually been sliced up into a bunch of different pieces.

So, it can’t just be:
If you have Flash load ‘flash.swf’
If not load ‘static.jpg’.

If must be something like:
If you have Flash load ‘flash.swf’.
If not load:
<table>
<tr>
<td> <img src=”piece1.jpg"</td>
<td> <img src=”piece2.jpg"</td>
<ETC>
</tr>
</table>

I hope that is enough information and I explained everything clearly.

Can anyone shed some light on this issue or point me in the right direction?

I *really* appreciate your help!

Thanks in advance!

[Note: I don’t want the detection to redirect the user to another page, as that would be problematic for a bunch of other reasons. It needs to load the same page but with the static/flash header based on the detection.]

Detect A PDF Version....
I know and is possible open PDF's files.

What i want is it is possible with the actionscript, get the right version of one PDF file, and if isnt the correct, install the new (already inside a folder in my CD)?

Help With Detect Version Cod
Iw been looking for a detect flash cod scrip for HTML and found a zip file containing files from http://www.adobe.com/products/flashp...detection_kit/
thats looks great except im not sure how it works, so im hoping somebody can help me.

Here is the code thats in the HTML:

PHP Code:

<html lang="en"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1" /><title>Client Detection Example</title><script src="AC_OETags.js" language="javascript"></script><script language="JavaScript" type="text/javascript"></script></head><body><script language="JavaScript" type="text/javascript"></script><noscript>Provide alternate content for browsers that do not support scriptingor for those that have scripting disabled.Alternate HTML content should be placed here.This content requires the Adobe Flash Player and a browser with JavaScript enabled.<a href="http://www.adobe.com/go/getflash/">Get Flash</a></noscript></body></html>

I get that it checks after flash 8 and if u dont got it u will get the text in the same index window, right? >>

PHP Code:

} else { // flash is too old or we can't detect the pluginvar alternateContent = 'Alternate HTML content should be placed here.<BR>'+ 'This content requires the Adobe Flash Player. '+ '<a href=http://www.adobe.com/go/getflash/>Get Flash</a>';document.write(alternateContent); // insert non-flash content

but since i dont fully understand the script im hoping someone can help me clean it up. Do i really need the function AC_FL_RunContent? Cant it just be like if (hasReqestedVersion) = nothing happens. And also i dont fully understand >>

PHP Code:

} else { // flash is too old or we can't detect the pluginvar alternateContent = 'Alternate HTML content should be placed here.<BR>'

Does this mean that i can place a img here or what?
Would be great if someone could help me, and maybe clean it up as much as possible. Im also sending the .js file since in not sure if u need that to to change stuff in the cod

as i said, would be VERY nice if someone could help me

Detect Player Version?
Hello, i have a website created in Flash 8. How can i detect the users flash player version so that if they do not have the Flash 8 Plugin, it will notify them that they need to download it. Thanks!

In addition, how can i detect screen resolution so that i can trigger an action if it is set too small. Thanks again.

How To Detect Actionscript Version
Hi All, My problem is like this.

1. Make a Flash file with AS2.0 by some coding suppose i put that name as "X.swf".

2. If any user will intergrate this swf i.e. "X.swf" file in any swf (suppose i put this name as "Y.swf", which is made in AS2 or 3 i don't care) like for AS3.0 or AS2.0 then how could i know that which version of Actionscript is applied in "Y.swf" to import "X.swf".

My overall query is how can we detect Action script version used in the swf file by coding or any method.

Please help me to find the solution, if any body knows.

MM Detect Version 7 Woes . . .
I did a quick search on "Flash Player 7" as I am certain I am not the first to post something like this:

bluegel tried to pull up www.flashmartini.com and using the Detect Flash Version in the Publish Settings for FP7 she was directed to the appropriate update player page, but after updating, she still could not plat the swf, she was redirected but no indication was made to reboot (as I have seen on other machines). Apart from using the new and improved Moock FPI, any other thoughts? (doh, only 7% penetration with FP7!!!)

Here's her stuff (the default MM stuff):

Message:

You don't have the latest version of Macromedia Flash Player.
FlashMartini! makes use of Macromedia®FlashTM software. You have an old version of Macromedia Flash Player that cannot play the content we've created.

Why not download and install the latest version now? It will only take a moment.

Macromedia and Flash are trademarks of Macromedia, Inc.

.................................................. .....................

so i download and install the flash player, then this message comes up again??

tried it again, and installed it again, and it still doesnt work

Detect Published Version Of A SWF?
How can you tell what version of Flash a particular swf was published to? My question has nothing to do with the player - I'm only interested in finding out what player version was targeted when the swf was compiled. Is that information buried in the swf somewhere?

Thanks!

Doug

Detect Version And Go To Keyframe
Hi,

I have been looking at flash detection scripts but none seem to suit my purpose.

All I need to do is detect, from within the swf, what version of flash player is running, and then forward to one keyframe if it is >v8 or another frame for <v8. Rather than going to an alternative html file via getURL.

It is for a banner ad that uses the text rendering in flash 8 that doesn't display any text when the swf runs in early versions if the player.

Cheers! Tom

Detect The Version Of A .swf File
Is there a way, either in flash or windows to figure out what version of flash a .swf file has been exported?

I'm not asking about the users player version, but the version of a .swf file.

(We've got several dozen .swf files that have been exported in different versions and need to know which ones are what.)

Any info or direction would be appreciated.

Using Capabilities.version To Detect Player
Hi
I've just been to Colin Moock's site where he says that he longer recomends using scripts to detect Flash, but:

"consider using actionscript (i.e., $version, getVersion(), or System.capabilities.version) to detect the version of the flash player from within your flash movie. if your movie detects an old player, you can provide instructions on upgrading from within the movie itself."

does this mean that if a user has, say, player 5 I can put some code in a version 6 movie that will be read and then used to update the player? Would i need to use $version to be sure that even people with version 4 players wouls be able to update?

has anyone done this?
What's the best way of implementing this?

I'm a bit lost ....

thanks

Detect Browser Version/Type?
Can I use ActionScript to detect what browser the visitor is using?? If so, how do I do it???

The Version 7 (MX 2004) Fla File Shows Correctly In Version 8
I am new to Flash.

We have an old fla file created with Flash MX 2004 that needs to be modified. About 2 months ago, I contact Adobe for MX 2004 and was told that Adobe did not sell it anymore. I had to purchase Version 8. Also I was told that version 8 would be backward capable.

I purchased version 8 and tried to load the fla file. However, the flash generated is different from what it was from MX 2004, some text or captions disappeared from screens.

Please advice.

Do Version 6 SWFs Run Faster In A Version 7 Player?
hi

does anyone know if it's the flash player 7 that makes SWF files run faster or is it the MX 2004 coding? the reason i'm asking is to see if version 6 encoded SWF files run any faster in a flash player 7. thanks.

How Can I Tell The Difference Of A Educational Version VS A Commercial Version
I was wanting to see if any of you guys knew.
Can I tell the difference of a educational version VS a commercial version
of the flash 5 and dreamweaver 4 by looking at the cd's , before I buy them.

Like is there a special code on the outside of the cd's that shows the difference?

I want to make sure I dont buy a educational version.

Thanks ahead for any help on this matter.

What Is Relationship Of Player Version And Authoring Version?
Hi, i was wondering what the relationship is between the end users player version and the authoring tool. If a swf file has been created in the latest version of flash will it play on all players or does the user need to have the latest compatible player installed. Thanks in advance

Later SWF Version Loaded Inside Earlier Version SWF
I'm trying to find out if there are issues with loading a SWF movie clip using:

onClipEvent(load) {
this.createEmptyMovieClip("empty_mc",9);'
empty_mc.loadMovie("compiledwithgreaterversion.swf");
}

If you compile the swf that this is created with to a few versions behind, say Flash V6 and AS1, and the compiledwithgreaterversion.swf file is compiled with Flash 8 and AS2 code, what happens to the player? Does it downgrade the AS VM so it runs the loaded movie with lowest code version possible, or will it run the loaded movie using the AS2 code? I'm loading inside a browser plugin of version 9 or greater.

Hoping this makes sense and someone with some knowhow can answer...

Thanks.

Flash Version Detect Within Flash?
Im looking for a Flash ddetect script that runs within a SWF without any other outside files or javascript. Is this possible?

Detect If Browser Has Flash Player And Get Player Version
Hi guys,

do you have on how to detect if the browser has flash player? and also can detect the flash player version installed on the current browser.

thanks in advance.

Flash Version? How To Tell Which Version A SWF Is?
Hello,

I have a very specific question. I am designing a flash banner for a site that clearly states that all flash movies must be in version 5. The movie was created in both Flash MX and Flash MX 2004 and then exported as a flash movie version 5 yet I have received a reply from this site that the flash movie is NOT in version 5.

How can this be?

And since I think they have made a mistake I wanted to check which is the flash movie version but don't know how to get around to do it. Does anyone know how to do this? I would really appreciate any help possible ASAP because this banner is already way overdue.

Thanks,
Matej

If this helps I've attached links to the movies where v5 stands for version 5 and v4 as version 4. Movies are 180x150 px if anyone can extract the version number from there.
http://www.panteon.si/test/v5.swf
http://www.panteon.si/test/v4.swf