Two problems:

1) the XML file has an ampersand (&) which needs to be changed to (&)amp; parens removed, of course. This is easy to fix.

2) the javascript that creates the deconcept objects isn't initializing before the object call is. So 'deconcept' remains undefined. The script needs to be modified. For one thing, the path to the .js didn't include 'mod_handyswf' in it. Firebug gave me the Joomla 'we can't find this file' message when I tried to read the javascript through it. But fixing that path wasn't enough to fix the darned thing in IE...

Tested in Joomla 1.5, with the 'JA-purity' template, in a right side 'collapsable' column element. Firefox 2, I.E. 7, and Seamonkey.

I'm still in the process of tinkering, so I may have a fix for it soon... but maybe not.

Also, some suggested features:
*Browsing for the swf path;
*A colorpicker for the background color could be cobbled together from some other open-source extensions here.

Oy. Back to the lab. It's a good start, though, thanks for putting this up here.

CircularLogician, a.k.a. Paradox

For those whom it doesn't work, try to turn off the options "Run ActiveContent" and "XHTML compliant". This will embed your Flash movie using the old tag. With this tag it has to work unless your Flash movie doesn't work at all or your player is outdated. Namaste.

good job save me a lot of time, quick to customize !!!

This could become a very nice module, but so far it doesn't work: my flashmovie doen't show up, only the backgroundcolor shows up.
The so called "Flash Module" DOES work, but this "Handy" one gives you you a bit more options. So hopefully the problem can be solved.
I really tried all options.

Owner's reply:
Hi Liflaf, thanks for your reply about our Handy SWF module. Seems you're the first one who couldn't get it work. I'd like to find out the reason and fix it. Do you mind to give me some specs?

- which browser you're using

- pc or mac

- javascript on/off

- flash version of your movie

- which joomla version

- maybe a link to your test site?



The module is based on SWFObject which is written in javascript. I think there might be some troubles, however the module is built obtrusive so it should fallback to another solution and display you're movie anyway. I tried many configurations, so some feedback from your side would be very appreciated :)



Thank you.

Origo Web