[SWFObject] Flash objects not clickable in IE, but OK in FF

[Becky Kinney]

I agree with Aran, the problem is with your Flash files. I find that when simple buttons are inactive, the problem is usually with focus. Using button symbols along with Components often creates focus issues, as does using button symbols in conjunction with movieclip event driven functions such as onRelease, onMouseMove, etc. While flash is waiting for the event to occur, it does not seem to notice button clicks. You should also be aware that putting a javascript onClick on a swf generally does not work. Perhaps it sometimes works (though I don't know the circumstances, and have not seen it work) but it is not a good idea. Instead, use getURL() within Flash.

HTH, Becky
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Aran Rhee 
  To: swfobject at lists.deconcept.com 
  Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2006 10:23 PM
  Subject: Re: [SWFObject] Flash objects not clickable in IE, but OK in FF


  Ryan.

  I think it's your flash files. I have put a copy of your HTML page on my site, and by only replacing your flash files with my test files, all is well.

  page: http://www.misterhee.com/tests/www.freeenglishtest.html
  test FLA: http://www.misterhee.com/tests/clicker.fla

  So, this is not a swfObject issue, but something within your flash code. As I motioned before, a really good way to see if it is swfObject or not is to use the standard object/embed insertion method and see if your files behave as intended then.


  Regards,
  Aran



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    From: swfobject-bounces at lists.deconcept.com [mailto:swfobject-bounces at lists.deconcept.com] On Behalf Of Ryan Boyd
    Sent: Friday, 17 November 2006 12:44 PM
    To: swfobject at lists.deconcept.com
    Subject: Re: [SWFObject] Flash objects not clickable in IE, but OK in FF


    Sorry, I need to correct my question a little.

     

    Actually the swf's links work in IE and FF on some computers, but not on others. (I only have FF, so when I tried on another computer with IE and it did not work, I though IE was the problem).

     

    I cannot figure out why some computers will work, and some not. I assume it must be browser settings, but I have set all the browser's the same as far as I can tell. I have turned off pop-up blockers, made sure the swfs target "_self" etc..

     

    But it still seems that in over 50% of computers, in either IE or FF, these swfs will not register the user's click.

     

    What could it possibly be?

     

    Thanks,

     

    Ryan

     

     


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    From: swfobject-bounces at lists.deconcept.com [mailto:swfobject-bounces at lists.deconcept.com] On Behalf Of Aran Rhee
    Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2006 3:48 PM
    To: swfobject at lists.deconcept.com
    Subject: Re: [SWFObject] Flash objects not clickable in IE, but OK in FF

     

    Ryan.

     

    The links don't work for me in any browser. (IE6 or FF2). Do they work with a standard object/embed insertion method?

     

    BTW - you seem to be targeting the top frame in your links. This isn't required if you don't have frames / just want to use the current browser window. You can either leave out the 2nd param entirely, or specify "_self". 

    clicker.onRelease = function () {
         getURL ("http://www.languagesystems.com", "_top");
    };

    Cheers,
    Aran

       


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      From: swfobject-bounces at lists.deconcept.com [mailto:swfobject-bounces at lists.deconcept.com] On Behalf Of Ryan Boyd
      Sent: Thursday, 16 November 2006 2:28 PM
      To: swfobject at lists.deconcept.com
      Subject: [SWFObject] Flash objects not clickable in IE, but OK in FF

      Hello,

       

      I have a simple page www.freeenglishtest.net

       

      At the mid-bottom of the page are two flash swf's embedded with swfobject. In FF they are clickable, and if you click you will go to the website which the swf is advertising.

       

      In IE nothing happens. You click, nothing.

       

      The swf's are really simple. Each has a button instance "clicker_btn". The actionScript is typical: "clicker_btn.onRelease = function () {getURL(http://www.f1visa.org);}". And, it all works in FF!

       

      I am sure that I am being a moron, but what am I missing?

       

      Thanks,

       

      Ryan

      marketing at languagesystems.com

       



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