Can't get dreamweaver to open swf files.

Hello,
I am new to dreamweaver and I am having a major problem in
trying to edit an existing website. My website was done with flash
files swf. and when in the local directory I click on the file I
get an error message "Can't find a valid editor for this file".
What am doing wrong? Please help.
Thanks
Nixon

> So what and how do I edit a file that was done in flash?
You would have to have two things -
1. The parent *.FLA file that was used to create your *.swf
file
2. Flash (the application, not the reader plugin)
I'm afraid you are holding a very short stick. All Flash
websites are not
the way to go unless you are Nike or Victoria's Secret.
Murray --- ICQ 71997575
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> Murray,
> Thanks for the response. Now understand why I couldn't
edit the file. So
> what
> and how do I edit a file that was done in flash? DW
directs me to my
> browser
> list for the flash component. I am certain I have flash
but not sure of
> which
> to select. Also, once the flash file is open in code, I
don't see the
> text I
> would like to edit just the codes. What links do I need
and or missing?
> Thanks
> Nixon
>

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