Disable link in embedded .swf file?

Hi, all,
I have embedded a flash .swf file in a topic, and it plays
just fine in WebHelp output.
The .swf was made as a banner in another application, where
the user clicks on the image to bring up a new window with its own
content. That link must be embedded in the .swf, because the html
code in RH just puts it there and lets it run.
I'm planning to insert a note to explain the dead link,
saying my presentation is only to show the swf. As it stands, it
displays a hand pointer, but a click generates a js error.
Is there a way to disable the link from the swf without going
back to the original developer?
Thanks.
Harvey

Hi Harvey
You said you omitted the JavaScript? Why? Was it causing
issues? Or is it the fact the link points somewhere you really
don't want it to?
If so, I'm thinking you could amend the JavaScript
to point it where you want.
Just thinking out loud... Rick

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