Also check out my blog entry on the subject - http://blog.neo-archaic.net/2006/08/02/nocache-for-javascript-and-flash.htm The Flash IDE doesn't like the cache-busters so you need to test System.capabilities.playerType before appending the query.
Karina > -----Original Message----- > From: David Bellerive [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: 03 March 2007 03:54 > To: flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com > Subject: [Flashcoders] Cache Killer... is it bulletproof ??? > > I've read that appending a random query string ( example : > new Date.getTime() ) to the URL of assets (images, sounds, > XML files, etc.) loaded at runtime in the Flash Player > ensures that these assets are always loaded from the server > instead of being loaded from the cache. > > I've tested this on Windows XP in IE5, IE5.5, IE6, FF1, > FF1.5, FF2, Opera 8, Opera 8.5, Opera 9, Netscape 7 and > Netscape 8 and it seems to work very well. > > However, I haven't been able to test this on a Mac or on Linux. > > Is this method bulletproof (it works in all browsers on all > operating systems)? > > Is this something that you would really rely on for big projects? > > Has anyone ever used this method and had big problems with it > or even minor glitches? > > > > > ______________________________________________________________ > ______________________ > TV dinner still cooling? > Check out "Tonight's Picks" on Yahoo! TV. > http://tv.yahoo.com/ > _______________________________________________ > Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com > To change your subscription options or search the archive: > http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders > > Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software > Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training > http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com > _______________________________________________ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
