Include .swf file in a vb

[Derice]

I would like to include .swf file in a vb 2005 program. I have no idea how and where to include the .swf file. It is inside the picture box? Please guide me, I am new in vb and have no idea how 2 do it. thx

[Jx_Man]

no, its not inserted in picture box. to play swf file you must use shockwaveflash. find this component and add to your toolbox.
right click on your toolbox (or control + T) -> in tab controls find "shockwave flash" -> select it and it will shown on your toolbox control.
use this control on your form.
then add this code to play :

Private Sub Play_Click()
ShockwaveFlash1.Play
End Sub

Private Sub Pause_Click()
ShockwaveFlash1.StopPlay
End Sub

Private Sub Rewind_Click()
ShockwaveFlash1.Rewind
End Sub

Private Sub LoadMovies_Click()
Call ShockwaveFlash1.LoadMovie(0, "C:\Documents and Settings\Jerry\My Documents\Games Flash\ninja.swf")
End Sub

[Derice]

when i try 2 place the "Shockwave Flash Object" from my toolbox into my design. The system prompt "Failed to import ActiveX control. Please ensure it is properly registered.". What does this mean? Since i am using vb2005, am i entering the wrong forum? vb2005 should b group into vb .NET?

[Jx_Man]

yes, vb 2005 is group of .net and sorry for the post its for vb 6. ok. this i post an attachment of simple flash player.

Flash Player.zip

for activeX problem see this link : http://forums.microsoft.com/MSDN/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=2535137&SiteID=1

[thando]

uh ja i followed ur instructions and nothing happened?

im new at this and would realli appreciate ur help? where am i supposed to put the code u mentioned?

thanx!

[Jx_Man]

hi thando..welcome to daniweb friend :).
what version of vb that u using to play flash??
vb 6 or vb.net cause derice use .net.
if u using vb.net, u can download the file for flash player using .net on my post above # 4, named "Flash Player.Zip"
what the problem that u facing now?error or what?
Post your code, so we can help u.

[Derice]

sorry, i 4gotten wat's the error/problem i faced but my frd have alrdy solved it. Anyway thx for helping=)

[thando]

hi! thanx its gr8 2 b here!
um im using vb6, and the code i used was the one u posted uh 29 days ago, for vb6...
so wat im clueless about is where its supposed to go, bcuz i added the shockwaveflash component to my form and i dont realli kno wat to do from there?

ja i would realli appreciate it and all ...

thanx! all the best!

[Jx_Man]

so u already added shockwaveflash on form. next move is write a code. u can see on this thread for second post (#2), there are code for play flash file (.swf)

[thando]

so all i have to do is copy and paste this code on the form thingie, and change the directory file for my flash movie?

[Jx_Man]

yes. just change the directory of flash file (.swf).

[thando]

hi!
ja, i guess that's where my prob is nothing happens when i play my program? is it supposed to? what am i doing wrong?

[Jx_Man]

Hi Thando...
i'll post the program to you.
i guest you don't load movies before.
see the program, and press load movies button to load flash file and play.

[thando]

thanx! much appreciated for ur help!

[Jx_Man]

thanx! much appreciated for ur help!

its means your problem solved or not??

[thando]

ja basically

but i have a problem, when i load the form, i get an error that says -

"method or data member not found" - relating to the loadmovie cmdbutton? i've changed the directory file?

wat 2 do?

[Jx_Man]

are you copied the code or use my current project??

[thando]

this is your project im using? ill try again and c wat happens

[gelmo214]

hi to all,,,have you downloaded the "flash player.zip"? how to convert it entirely with vb6.0?thanks..