Megan — Mon, 03 Nov 2003 14:02:07 +0000

Is it just me, or is having audio controls for a 4-6 second file rather redundant? Really, I think that in this case the usual warnings about audio are a non-issue. I'd have to see it in action, but something this short shouldn't really be a problem for users. Allowing them to set a preference for their next visit is a good idea though.

That URL you linked to isn't working. Did you take the page down or is there some sort of server problem?

I'm sorry you haven't been able to find the help you need here. Using a wav file as busy described would probably be the simplest option for you right now.

If that is working on your computer but not on the server you might want to ask your host if they have any settings enabled that might cause a problem. That's the only thing I can think of, but I really have no idea if it's even possible to disable that sort of thing on the server side.

TonyMontana — Sun, 02 Nov 2003 00:01:16 +0000

Actually, you don't have to import the file, typically you would create a soundObject container you can load different files into dynamically, and then adjust properties like volume etc. There are prebuilt component players out there also, probably a better option for a novice.

Suzanne — Sat, 01 Nov 2003 20:45:54 +0000

Bob, I wasn't being condescending, I was serious.

If you're brand new to Flash, I recommend that you do their in-program tutorial, and check on the Macromedia forums for help on embedding music into it. Guessing and getting defensive isn't going to help you learn.

w5blt — Sat, 01 Nov 2003 20:42:41 +0000

Suzanne wrote: Er.... well, you do know that you actually have to open Flash and import the file, right!?

First of all, I attempted to make it clear that I had not used flash before.

Second, no further responses on this topic are necessary. The condensending attitude that your last response was put was enough for me to find assistance elsewhere!

Suzanne — Sat, 01 Nov 2003 20:30:55 +0000

Er.... well, you do know that you actually have to open Flash and import the file, right!?

w5blt — Sat, 01 Nov 2003 19:31:33 +0000

I attempted to insert it as a flash object, which I've never done before.

Now, I have 2 problems. First, the original player won't play and now that I have the flash in, the page won't complete loading at all.

The URL is here TEST PAGE

Geeze .... and I thought this was gonna be an easy task

Suzanne — Sat, 01 Nov 2003 17:59:55 +0000

Flash would be best, I agree. Controls would be great, too. I know that sometimes you want to set a mood, but you may piss off your users doing it.

Best recommendations:

1. Use Flash
2. Provide controls to turn off/on, volume
3. Allow the user to set a state for the music so that if they are return visitors they can choose whether they hear the music or not on start up (use a cookie)

w5blt — Sat, 01 Nov 2003 16:06:31 +0000

Some success. When I "preview" the page on my browser, it works just fine. However, when I uploade it to my server, it will not only NOT "auto-play", but, it won't play at all. I've verified that the audio file is there. What can my problem be?

Also, I need a similar "exit" sound to play when they LEAVE the page. How can I do this?

The Webmistress — Sat, 01 Nov 2003 08:24:27 +0000

Just make sure you have a way for people to turn it off!

TonyMontana — Sat, 01 Nov 2003 03:43:02 +0000

For bg sounds, flash is best imo. wav files tend to be too large, and need compressing. Flash 6 and up can dynamically load .mp3's.