How to layer flash menu over flash slideshow?
Hello All!
I am working on developing a new website, and I have come upon a roadblock...
Is it possible to layer a flash object over another flash object? -- The website I am creating has a flash menu and a flash sllideshow. I want the flash menu (submenu) to be able to appear IN FRONT OF the flash slideshow. Here is the link with my progress:
http://nathanlafave.com/newsite/index2.html
You will notice that when you hover over "Web" in the navigation menu, the SUBMENU appears BEHIND the flash slideshow.
Any suggestions on making this appear IN FRONT OF the slideshow.
Both menu and slideshow are extensions purchased from flashdevelopment24.com
Thanks!
You have a couple of problems.
1) Flash slideshows typically rise to the top of everything else on the page. Ideally, you should keep Flash animates away from drop-down or flyout menus of any type.
2) Flash is not supported by all web devices. How will users without Flash navigate your site?
Almost anything you can do with Flash can be achieved with jQuery. See examples below.
jQuery Superfish Menus
http://users.tpg.com.au/j_birch/plugins/superfish/
jQuery Fancy Transitions
http://workshop.rs/projects/jqfancytransitions/
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> great on all pages except my home page where I have
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>
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> top
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>
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