[SWFObject] SWFObject Digest, Vol 3, Issue 26

[Jason Grunstra]

wmode = "opaque" typically gives better frame rate performance, and
will also allow you to display layers overtop of Flash

> Subject: Re: [SWFObject] SWF Object and CSS drop menus
> did you try wmode = "transparent" ?
>
> On 6/20/06, Brion Mills <bmills at 101com.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Hello Geoff,
> >
> > Let me first start off by both thanking and congradulating you on your
> success with swfObject.
> >
> > I am contacting you regarding an issue that was brought up in your "Why
> don't you use FlashObject?" post.
> >
> > In the comments section, a user addressed the problems with Flash
> transparency. I implemented your suggestion to place the fo.write after all
> of the parameters. I did that and it worked partially.
> >
> > I am using a CSS drop menu, with a touch of javascript. FF of course
> doesn't cause any issues. However, IE6 doesn't agree with this at all. Upon
> rolling over the menu, the flash movie still forces the menu items behind
> it. I have tried a number of z-index solutions with no success.
> >
> > If you have the time, could you please show me a contextual example of how
> this should work?
> >
> > Thanks again for all of your hard work!
> >
> > Brion