Question

There are too many method for embedding flash in html, which way is the best? Requirements are:

• Cross-browser support
• Support for alternative content (if flash is not supported by the browser)
• Possibility to require a specific version of the flash player

I have been reading about SWFobject, has anyone used it/tested?

Answer 1

In a project I work on we use SWFobject which works like a charm, it allows you to check for a specific version and also display alternative content if flash is not supported.

var fn = function() {     if(swfobject.hasFlashPlayerVersion('9.0.115'))     {         var att = { data:'flash.swf', width:'y', height:'x' };         var par = { menu: 'false', flashvars: '' };         signUp = swfobject.createSWF(att, par);     } } swfobject.addDomLoadEvent(fn);