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Croc Hunter
2-23-03, 05:42 AM
Trying to use .swf as a "background" in a layered table resizing to browser with text on top. I tried <param name="wmode" value="transparent"> only changes .swf background ?. I've cut pasted deleted tags for 6 days, works for.jpg and .gif but .swf ??? I'm so close. Can anyone crack this nut. Or know a workaround. ? I used Swish2 for flash and NOFusion4 for layers....

My Experiment Page (http://www.fagaleo.com/Fagaleo%20Seating_Models/All_Seats/Untitled/Untitled2/untitled2.html)
Pig
2-23-03, 12:49 PM
That confused me a little bit, but I think I got the jist.

You cannot use swf as a background as it is an embedded object rather than just an image (that's what I've been told anyway).

Why not just add the swf to the cell normally, and use CSS to float the text above it? Have you tried that?
Croc Hunter
2-23-03, 05:59 PM
I thought it may be impossible.. Could make the background up as a .gif but the file size would be huge. I wanted the .swf image to resize - avoiding any unnecessary horizontal scoll bar. Failing all else I'll use the css I guess.

Thanks Pig. :)
Wyndra
2-25-03, 12:56 PM
There was a thread recently that discussed your query.
It even showed an example of a site that used a .swf as a background in a table. (I think the trick was layers)
I picked up this bit of code that turns the .swf background transparent (to bend with any page)
<param name="wmode" value="Transparent">
but, now can't find the thread.:(
Pig
2-25-03, 01:29 PM
That is what I suggested.
Croc Hunter
2-25-03, 10:20 PM
Originally posted by Wyndra
There was a thread recently that discussed your query.
It even showed an example of a site that used a .swf as a background in a table. (I think the trick was layers)
I picked up this bit of code that turns the .swf background transparent (to bend with any page)
<param name="wmode" value="Transparent">
but, now can't find the thread.:(

Thanks Wyndra,
I saw that thread to - even posted in it. <param transparent> only removes the .swf background. I was trying to set .swf AS a background but gave up, I think it's impossible. Used a .gif instead. The demo Gallery is up for review in Critique forum (none to glowing, or helpful reviews yet) oh well we live and learn.

Thx for ya time guys.. :)