Library documents do not accept SWF objects

I'm trying to insert a SWF file into a Dreamweaver CS4 library document, but I
keep getting an error "You cannot insert a SWF file into a library document",
and then I cannot insert the SWF object.

I've successfully inserted many SWF files into DW CS3 library documents with
no problme but now DW CS4 does not allow me to do this, and I'm now getting an
error/warning message on pages that have these library items inserted. (once
again these library documents have SWF files in them)

Here's the warning message I get. (mind you that when pages are uploaded they
works just fine)
"This page contains some SWF objects that may not work properly in the most
recent versions of Internet Explorer. Dreamweaver cannot convert them to the
new SWF markups. Please delete each of them and insert again."

I'm frustrated that I cannot find anything on this forum related to this issue.

I would appreciate it if someone enlighten me on what's going on with this DW
CS4 Library Item and SWF issue.

P.S.
I seems that I can create Library Items/Documents by inserting a SWF file into
an html page and then going to Modify/Library/Add object to library and
replacing my older Library Items with the new Item. (The new item seems to have
the necessary scripts attached which does not bring up the error/waring message.

Have I just configured this correctly?

I'm trying to insert a SWF file into a Dreamweaver CS4 library document,
but I
keep getting an error "You cannot insert a SWF file into a library
document",
and then I cannot insert the SWF object.

That's correct. Once you create a Library item, you cannot do such edits.
You can edit content, or images, but no behaviors and no active content. To
do this, you'd have to RECREATE THE LIBRARY ITEM FROM SCRATCH.

I've successfully inserted many SWF files into DW CS3 library documents
with
no problme

I beg to differ. You cannot do this.

I seems that I can create Library Items/Documents by inserting a SWF file
into
an html page and then going to Modify/Library/Add object to library and
replacing my older Library Items with the new Item. (The new item seems to
have
the necessary scripts attached which does not bring up the error/waring
message.

This is the right way to do it.

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Adobe Community Expert
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"micdim1" <webforumsuser (AT) macromedia (DOT) com> wrote

I'm trying to insert a SWF file into a Dreamweaver CS4 library document,
but I
keep getting an error "You cannot insert a SWF file into a library
document",
and then I cannot insert the SWF object.

I've successfully inserted many SWF files into DW CS3 library documents
with
no problme but now DW CS4 does not allow me to do this, and I'm now
getting an
error/warning message on pages that have these library items inserted.
(once
again these library documents have SWF files in them)

Here's the warning message I get. (mind you that when pages are uploaded
they
works just fine)
"This page contains some SWF objects that may not work properly in the
most
recent versions of Internet Explorer. Dreamweaver cannot convert them to
the
new SWF markups. Please delete each of them and insert again."

I'm frustrated that I cannot find anything on this forum related to this
issue.

I would appreciate it if someone enlighten me on what's going on with this
DW
CS4 Library Item and SWF issue.

P.S.
I seems that I can create Library Items/Documents by inserting a SWF file
into
an html page and then going to Modify/Library/Add object to library and
replacing my older Library Items with the new Item. (The new item seems to
have
the necessary scripts attached which does not bring up the error/waring
message.

Have I just configured this correctly?

Thanks Murray,

When I created these Library objects in DW CS3. I swear I would change the
Flash file inside the Library document, and then everything would update.

Are yo saying that now once a Library object is created is has to be created
again in order to update what's inside the Library Document if this is a SWF
file? If so, then how would I update a Library Item with a SWF inside it
throughout a large website. Let's say 500 pages?

Sorry for being a little slow but I just migrated from GoLive to Dreamweaver 3
and then 4, and I find Dreamweaver does many things so differently than
GoLive. Even Dreamweaver is by far superior to GoLive, GoLive was so much more
intuitive.

If so, then how would I update a Library Item with a SWF inside it
throughout a large website. Let's say 500 pages?

I would never use a Library item on such a large site to begin with. My
reasons are several but this is certainly one of them. For something like
this I would definitely use a server-side include. In fact, I never use
Library items at all, even on small sites. They are simply too awkward for
me.

I find Dreamweaver does many things so differently than
GoLive. Even Dreamweaver is by far superior to GoLive, GoLive was so much
more
intuitive.

The more you know about HTML and CSS, the more intuitive you will find DW.
Stick with it.

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Adobe Community Expert
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"micdim1" <webforumsuser (AT) macromedia (DOT) com> wrote

Thanks Murray,

When I created these Library objects in DW CS3. I swear I would change the
Flash file inside the Library document, and then everything would update.

Are yo saying that now once a Library object is created is has to be
created
again in order to update what's inside the Library Document if this is a
SWF
file? If so, then how would I update a Library Item with a SWF inside it
throughout a large website. Let's say 500 pages?

Sorry for being a little slow but I just migrated from GoLive to
Dreamweaver 3
and then 4, and I find Dreamweaver does many things so differently than
GoLive. Even Dreamweaver is by far superior to GoLive, GoLive was so much
more
intuitive.

Thanks Murray,

I appreciate your time Murray, and yes I am going to stick with Dreamweaver as
I can see the huge potential it has, as apposed to GoLive.

I will be implementing all my sites from now on with SSI's, as I do agree with
you regarding the simplicity of them. I just need to make sure what servers and
configurations need to be implemented for SSI's to work.

Can you give me any advise/heads-up on things I need to watch out for SSI's?

Thanks again.

Thank you Murray,

Your description has been very in depth and helpful.

You answered my questions where I understand everything.

Once again I thank you for your time. You really cleared this up for me.

I'm glad I could help you. Good luck!

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Murray --- ICQ 71997575
Adobe Community Expert
(If you *MUST* email me, don't LAUGH when you do so!)
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"micdim1" <webforumsuser (AT) macromedia (DOT) com> wrote

Thank you Murray,

Your description has been very in depth and helpful.

You answered my questions where I understand everything.

Once again I thank you for your time. You really cleared this up for me.