Using custom FLV Skins

I recently created a custom flash player in Adobe Flash CS4, but when I try to use that skin in Dreamweaver it doesn't show up as an option. What do I have to do to make so I can use my customly made flash player in Dreameaver?

Hi
The correct way to do this is to create your own dreamweaver extension.
But here is a quick, (and dirty, not recommended method).
First a must do action - back up the configuration template folder I will direct you to.
If you look in your program files - adobe - dreamweaver cs4 - configuration - templates - video_controls folder, you will find the default skins provided with dreamweaver. Place your skin in this folder.
Alternatively you can create this folder, (in its correct position) in your 'user' configuration folder, and place the file there.
PZ

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