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SWFObject is a JavaScript script is used to insert Flash content in Web pages Its main function is to eliminate the request to activate the control by Microsoft Internet Explorer (which, anyway, is being discontinued - see here ) and, more interestingly, the ability to automatically check and install Flash Player if required. SWFObject can be considered a good alternative to the kit to install / detect provided the same be generated within the IDE and Adobe Flash (all its versions). With version 2.0 , SWFObject improves its performance and its use. As stated on official documentation , moved to Google Code, new in this release are so many as to make it NOT compatible with previous versions. This results in virtually a complete overhaul of the code for those who decide to upgrade a previous version of SWFObject 2.0.

The script is now aligned to the latest standards, both syntactically and from that "non-intrusive." It supports all previous features such as quick installation of the Flash Player, with a code more clear and easy to use. The passage of the parameters, for example, by the player to JavaScript Flash (and therefore to our movie) is now much clearer and more versatile. Also introduced were two main modes: static and dynamic, depending on the type and page design process that we are doing.

Bon and really liked the fact it is the online tool that generates code for SWFObject us.

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• Downlaod SWFObject Google Code
• Documentation and examples
• API
• Code Generator

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On the blog of Internet Explorer (IE Automatic Component Activation (Changes to IE ActiveX Update)) was announced a major change that materializes introns in April 2008 with the release of important patches, including the long awaited Service Pack 3. Preview, however, will be available by December 2007 from download center for Internet Explorer.

In April 2006, in fact, Microsoft had a patch introduced in Internet Explorer that blocked the interaction with ActiveX components present in a web page This "block" in the end is solved in explicit request - direct user / browser - to activate the control (Flash movie, QuickTime, etc ...) via the space bar or mouse click.

In time, however, were introduced a series of shortcuts to avoid this annoying request official shortcuts (such as proposals by the same Macromedia Flash and Apple QuickTime) and unofficial ( SWFObject or UFO , for example - also see Unobtrusive Flash Objects ).
According to Microsoft developers should not modify anything in April 2008 in the "old" sites using shortcuts, however it is good to look at the blog of Internet Explorer for special cases.

Microsoft back then retraced his steps, and actually we had asked for a bit 'all that nonsense was that the activation of control, "patch" approach to a deficiency in the management of ActiveX (OBJECT tag) rather than to flaws in the components themselves. In other browsers, in fact, the use of Plugin is accompanied by the more solid EMBED TAG. Last note:

In the coming weeks, we'll be updating the MSDN article with descriptions of the new behavior. Keep an eye out here for When The preview goes live.

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