Captivate 5 - import swf "double animation" appear in browser.
When playing a swf file that was imported into Captivate 5, a double animation appears (the file plays twice.) However, this effect ONLY happens when played in the browser IE 8. If tested in Captivate, the swf plays only once .
I've made several attempts for correct his problem with no success.
Thanks for your help in advance.
Did you upgrade your projects from Captivate 4 to Captivate 5?
There may be some objects in there that are AS2 and you need to get rid of them and replace with AS3 equivalents. Try replacing your Skin, Preloaders, and any AS2 animations.
Captiate 5 supports ONLY AS3.
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