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Integrating Flash content with the HTML environment


Dan Carr

Dan Carr

Dan Carr Design

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Integrating Flash content with HTML using JavaScript
  3. Saving information in cookies and shared objects
Created:
7 April 2008
User Level:
Intermediate
Products:
Dreamweaver
Flash

Working with Flash content has become part of the process for many web developers whether the content is a small element on the page or the entire page. Knowing how to use Dreamweaver to integrate your Flash content with the HTML environment will allow you to create rich user interfaces and handle many tasks related to interface design.

This article provides an overview of some strategies for integrating Flash content with HTML content. You'll look at the code in Dreamweaver and Flash to get a clear picture of how things fit together.

Requirements

To complete this tutorial you'll need to install the following software and files:

Dreamweaver CS3

Flash CS3 Professional

Sample files:

Prerequisite knowledge

This article covers basic concepts in JavaScript and Flash integration using Dreamweaver and Flash. Although no prior experience is necessary, familiarity with both Dreamweaver and Flash is recommended.

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About the author

Dan Carr is owner, lead developer, and trainer for Dan Carr Design in San Francisco. With years of history developing for Macromedia and Adobe, Dan has created a range of features available in Flash, including e-learning templates, UI components, and Developer Resource Kit extensions. Dan teaches Flash design and ActionScript classes in San Francisco and develops e-learning and web applications for the public, as well as for Adobe product teams.