Linking to exported files from .exe project file

Hi,
I've read several posts regarding this issue, and it doesn't seem as though anyone has come up with a solution, but I thought that I re-energize the discussion.
I have a pretty large project and have encountered many problems while trying to compile it with Captivate. I've finally streamlined the project by creating mini swfs and inserting them as an animation on various slides within the overall project file and have been able to get the entire project to play in the preview modes pretty smoothly (with some minor issues that I'll save for another post). All links and buttons have remained in tact, and we are now experiencing very little sluggishness. I had hoped to package this project on a CD for beta-testing today. However, when I attempted to publish what I was hoping to be the final project file this afternoon and selected the .exe option, none of the linked items (swfs, pdfs) launched when tested.
Now, during the publishing process, I do receive the following message:
The file / projects linked below are linked to the open project. The linked files / project may require exporting.
It is also important to copy all referenced files and projects with their corresponding html files to the output folder.
Ok, "may require exporting" to where? All of the linked files are located in the same folder as the .exe file (pdfs, swfs, htms, etc.). What output folder is the message above referencing? I made sure that I didn't place any of these files with the exception of the pdfs into a separate folder so that they would be easily accessed. My back is truly against the wall here since I've been troubleshooting a host of issues with this application for weeks now and this project is supposed to be ready for prime time. Since Adobe doesn't support Authorware anymore and has been pushing this app down our throats the ability to obtain support and / or solutions to these types of problems does not meet the needs of the user. Does anyone have a solution which does not include the Aggregator?

Hi there
I believe I may be the one that assisted with the files.
I'd like to address some comments if I may.
MMCwebs wrote:
... I did receive some assistance from one of the gurus who created swf files for each pdf which assisted me in resolving the problem for that particular project,
however, those files only open the file names that were programmed into
the swf. I was never able to get him to provide me with the original
file to edit as needed...
The way I do these is by using a companion application that shipped with Captivate 2 and 3 called "MenuBuilder". There was no overt and secretive reason for not providing the source. The real reason behind it was that I was creating these on my end because the recipient didn't have MenuBuilder. Therefore the source files would be as useful as a buggy whip for making the car run faster. I'd have been more than happy to provide source files as long as they would be useful to someone.
If you have MenuBuilder on your own machine, it's quite simple to create the files. I've documented the steps needed on many occasions here in the forums.
Cheers... Rick
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