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Being the lion that I am, a kill is not as gratifying if not carried back to the pride... (lol).
Anyway, here's one sweet workaround for all those trying to include flash in their valid XHTML Strict 1.0. I've tested the method against Satay (my previous favorite) and found it to be far superior with an added element of accessibility.
Check it out here: SwfObject.
If anyone has any problems with it (like '"transparency", multiple flash movie call-ins, or visitor flash version auto-install), just let me know. I've already been around the block with the workaround, and I'm pretty confident I can help you out.
Good luck,
The Lion.
One Sweet Workaround...
Validate your flash easily and accessibly.
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Posted 20 January 2008 - 09:54 AM
Also my favorite method, thanks for posting it!
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Posted 20 January 2008 - 06:54 PM
I too discovered this last week and used it on a project. It's most handy!
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Posted 21 January 2008 - 12:30 AM
Well, you know: I quite frankly couldn't believe how simple the 'swfobject' was to use. I later received a PM from a friend of mine telling me about 'UFO', which is a server-side workaround (Ruby, I think) for validating XHTML with flash animations, but the complete javascripting is what makes this method somewhat special. Server-side workarounds have a mutlitude of issues which are browser-dependent. JavaScript, however, does not. It's client-dependent, and a lot like link targeting. If a client wants to open a new window for a link, they will. If the don't, they won't. Same goes for javascripting. If a client want to see the flash animation, they will. If they don't, they won't. All they have to do is enable javascripting, and, 'BOOM!', they got it. I recommend using the alternative text of the 'swfobject' to suggest just that: 'To view this animation, please enable javascripting in your browser preferences'. Most browsers enable javascripting as default. This means that whenever a browser has javascripting 'disabled', the user most likely knows what they're doing and can understand the concept of enabling javascript when need be.
It's a win-win, with the added benefit of XHTML validation (you thought your were a code geek. HA!).
Love the method. Love, love the method...
It's a win-win, with the added benefit of XHTML validation (you thought your were a code geek. HA!).
Love the method. Love, love the method...
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