What is a 'SWF' file

Hi all :)
Ok! RSS is an abbreviation for
Really Simple Syndication...... or
Rich Site Summary? And
JavaScript is not a sub-language of
Java.
So could someone please tell me what the
SWF abbreviation stands for, StandAlone Wrapper File or
Shock wave File.
javono
www.javono.com

If you are placing it in a web page, then you normally have to use special embedding code to have it display. I don't know if Illustrator provides the necessary code, but if you have Flash, it can generate the code that code in the web page. Dreamweaver can also do it, though I find it less reliable in doing so. Otherwise, if you link directly to the swf file it should open in a browser window and fill up the window.

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Hello everyone,
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would like to know what really happens when the Main Flash loads
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Khoramdin wrote:
> Hello everyone,
>
> I have a Main Flash which is set to 25 fps. This Flash
is used to load an
> external swf file which was created using 12 fps. I
would like to know what
> really happens when the Main Flash loads the external
swf file? Does the Main
> file forces the external file to be run on 25 fps or the
swf file is run with
> its own 12 fps?
>
> Any ways, if someone can take the time and explain this,
I would be greatful.
>
> Thank you very much and have a great day.
>
> Khoramdin
>

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This is driving me crazy!
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3. it needs as many frames as you're going to reference in the xml.
4. that main timeline should contain objects on its frames so you can see when the main timeline is on one frame vs another referenced in your xml.
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[More Info on Working with Formula|http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw70/helpdata/EN/d3/015369f54f4a0ca19b28c1b45acf00/content.htm]
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