Editing Flash Template Problem

I downloaded a flash template and after I edit it in Flash
CS3 and preview, something strange happens.
The original template is centered in the web browser with a
colored background on either side. But, after my edits it defaults
to the left side with a plain white background.
Any idea why I'm loosing these settings?
Thanks!

J8son wrote:
> I downloaded a flash template and after I edit it in
Flash CS3 and preview,
> something strange happens.
>
> The original template is centered in the web browser
with a colored background
> on either side. But, after my edits it defaults to the
left side with a plain
> white background.
>
> Any idea why I'm loosing these settings?
>
> Thanks!
>
I think you publish the template from Flash using the PUBLISH
option and generated HTML document,
overwriting your existing document. The layout you describe
sound pretty much like Flash's default
html generated document.
Best Regards
Urami
"Never play Leap-Frog with a Unicorn."
<urami>
If you want to mail me - DO NOT LAUGH AT MY ADDRESS
</urami>

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