Importing & controlling external .swf in Captivate 5

Hi,
I have a main file built in Captivate 5. This file has static slides with text and graphics, in one slide, I have to insert a demo which is smaller in dimension.
So I have recorded this demo as a separate Captivate file and published as .swf.
I have then imported this demo .swf in the main Captivate file as Insert > Animation.
But I am not able to control this demo(Play/Pause, Slider) by the main Captivate control bar.
Please help me regarding this.
Regards,
Sachin

Hi,
Please publish the demo as FLV/F4V instead of swf.
Insert the FLV into the main Captivate movie as FLV object - Insert FLV or F4V file.
In the Properties panel for the FLV, Select
Skin - None
Timing -> Rest of slide. Uncheck "Pause slide till end of video" option.
Check "Synchronize with Project option".
Preview the movie.
Now it is possible to control the Play/Pause of the embedded FLV from the main Captivate movie timeline.
Do let me know if this helps.
Thanks,
Sushma

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