CP 5 Playing an f4v in a swf

I have a project with a f4v file in a CP5 project. The f4v is in the library for the project. When it is previewed the movie plays. When you publish and then play the project the f4v doesn't play. Any ideas about what might be wrong?
Susan

When I insert the f4v file from outside of Captivate I get the skin but when I place it from the projects library to the stage I don't get a skin option for the f4v.
Next question, do I need to keep the original f4v in a file with the project once it is published or will it play without it being in the same folder?
Susan Wright (Equilady)
Remember, the mighty oak was just a nut that held its ground.
http://www.equilady.com

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