EXE embeds FLV files

Hello, I am making an exe file that has 6 FLV files called. When I make a project like this in Director, it

calls to the FLVS or other video files, rather than EMBEDDING them and bloating the file.

I don't see any option in captivate to make exe files ''call'' the videos instead of making one big

file.

Does anyone know a setting to change this? I really enjoy using captivate to make mini

presentations for CD, and they would run a lot better if it did not embed the FLV files.

Thanks,

Stephanie

EXE embeds FLV files

Hi there

Perhaps instead of inserting the video using the Insert menu, you use a Click Box or a Button that opens the movie separately?

Other than that, perhaps some widget could be created that does this.

Cheers... Rick

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EXE embeds FLV files

Hey Rick -

I think a widget should be included by default....as with director.. I am

not a programmer, which is one of the reasons I like using this - it is very

intuitive and straightforward...except for the fact that it embeds all of

the videos!

Thanks,

Stephanie

Hi again

The Adobe Captivate Team is underway with developing the next version. I realize this doesn't help you with your present situation, but you really should consider submitting a Wish Form to ask them to consider including such a widget or capability (link is always in my sig).

Did you try the linking I suggested? Does it work to accomplish what you need? I didn't test it myself, I only considered it mentally.

Cheers... Rick

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Hi Rick,

This exe I built has a menu, and I want each video to play

on the frame it goes to immediately, so I don't see how to do that. The

video has a skin with controls, which I like.

When I make a flash video skin for web, it calls to FLV with no problem,

same with Captivate, if it is for web.

Why can't it function the same with an FLV?

I will try to get it on thier wish list...

Thanks,

Stephanie

Hey Rick -

Just FYI - Adobe's site freezes when I go to the wish link you

have in your email. Maybe this is an XP thing, but I am pretty

amazed at how junky Adobe's site is, when they are supposed to be digital

experts.

I tried the link twice. Trying to get through there can be exhausting.

~S

Hi there

I think there were some issues earlier that seem to have resolved themselves at this point. For a while, I couldn't get to anything Adobe related!

I can't imagine how much bandwidth and traffic their sites generate. It has to be huge!

I'm not trying to be an Adobe apologist, but I stand constantly amazed at how well it seems to work, given the scope!

Cheers... Rick

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Hi Stephanie,

I'm thinking since Director is designed for CBT use, it handles local files better.?Captivate and Flash Player stuff has it's sandbox security issues, especially when an exe is concerned.?The idea is not to let an exe in on your maching that can take over and wreck things.

I might recommend publishing as an swf instead of exe.?It will keep your flvs external, and not embed them.

The click box (I tried a simple button) to open the file, rather than inserting it works too.?After publishing to an exe, this seems to utilize some built in Air APIs, and launches the flv in Adobe Media Player.

Regards,

Brian

Hey Brian -

Thanks, I will try the swf way.

~Stephanie