since you are using a server-side language you can do an "if" statement to where if it meets the flash needs it gives the flash menu if not gives an alternative menu.
or if just refreshing is the problem, cache the swf immediately.
ok i think i read that wrong
i use coldfusion and i know what i'd do there but even with php why not just make a header page and include it
Flash takes a while to load on slow connections. I wouldn't use it
due to that fact.
whats the difference between a 25k html page(with say animated gifs) and a 25k swf? there really isnt any reason that most swfs shouldnt be very compact anymore, except for poor design
Generally flash menu creates problems:
- links cannot be opened in new window/tab - ummmm, yeah they can, rather easily too
- links cannot be dragged (to bookmarks) - sure they can
- no link context-menu, no statusbar information - i believe they now can
and unless you create a reasonable alternative:
- menu is inacessible to web spiders and screen readers - umm no its not, if done correctly. you should always have a static set of links available anyways (usually at bottom), spyders can read flash when do right as well. Although in this case i dont know why you would want it unless to follow links in which case an alternate means should be there as well or even a simple page of links.
From: Chris Kennon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, January 24, 2005 12:26 PM
To: wsg@webstandardsgroup.org
Subject: Re: [WSG] Question about use of flash in a pure css page
Hi,
I'm exciting a "burning time", but I adore FLASH, when used correctly.
In this instance spare yourself the headache and use an animated GIF
solution. This will increase accessibility options and spare you time
and energy.
On Monday, January 24, 2005, at 07:03 AM, Sven-Eric Buschgens wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I am currently busy/trying to make a pure css website.. Not using
> tables or frames.
> The problem that has occured for the menu we are using a flashbased
> menu. But because the index.php file is only one file which
> reloads when clicking on something the flash menu also reloads all the
> time.
> To see what I am talking about - have a look here :
> http://www.tripany.com/vdbII/
>
> The thing that I want is that either flash isn't reload on a refresh
> or loading a new content.. of a way to use flash in this
> situation where it wont be reloaded all the time. Hope that anyone can
> help me with this.. else I will have to make the page using
> frames - which is something I dont want to do [a bit stubborn].
>
> Thnx in advance for the help !
>
> With regards !
> Sven
>
>
>
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