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I am attempting to embed SWF pages exported from Quark as SWF into a FLEX application from the FLEX compiler mxmlc I get the following error message for any SWF page that I attempt to embed: "unable to create source " The SWF runs fine on its own and I am able to embed other non Quark SWF. Does Quark Interactive Designer generate SWF safe files or do I need to do something or????? ANyone??

Just to add to my prior post. It appears that SWF create with QID just do not work when embedded into FLEX. Non QID swf work fine. Is there anyone out there attempting to do the same thing. I would really like to get this worked out as I am a publisher of a magazine and am hoping to use page flip features for the on line version. Thanks to anyone who can help!!!!!! Here is my FLEX code: Here is the error message: G:\Lakes_Region_Spirit\TheMagazine\MarketingDemo\FLEX_SimpleDemo>mxmlc simple.mx ml Loading configuration file C:\Program Files\FLEXSDK\frameworks\flex-config.xml G:\Lakes_Region_Spirit\TheMagazine\MarketingDemo\FLEX_SimpleDemo\simple.mxml(11) : Error: Unable to create source simple__embed_mxml_assets_page01_swf_2072091.

Hi, kjsperl,

what version of Flex and what version of SWF did you test with SWFs exported from Adobe Fl? And what AS version is your main project using?

If I remember correctly, Flex handles AS2 differently than AS3, so you need to check how to import SWF versions 7 or 6. See also here: http://livedocs.adobe.com/flex/2/docs/wwhelp/wwhimpl/common/html/wwhelp.htm?context=LiveDocs_Parts&file=00000975.html

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Matthias

Matthias: Tried FLEX SDK 2.0 and 3.2 with the same results. I tried what you suggest here. My code looks like: [Embed (source="assets/page01.swf")] [Bindable] public var page01.Cls:Class; Produces the same error: G:\Lakes_Region_Spirit\TheMagazine\MarketingDemo\FLEX_SimpleDemo>mxmlc simple.mx ml Loading configuration file C:\Program Files\FLEXSDK2.0\frameworks\flex-config.xm l G:\Lakes_Region_Spirit\TheMagazine\MarketingDemo\FLEX_SimpleDemo\simple.mxml(12) : Error: Unable to create source simple_page01Cls. [Embed (source="assets/page01.swf")]

I am also wondering: The QID doc states that you can export SWF with or without Flash Player embedded. How do you select that? is the default to embed and, if so, is that the problem?? I do not see where I indicate to embed flash player or to not embed???

Hi, kjsperl,

kjsperl:

The QID doc states that you can export SWF with or without Flash Player embedded. How do you select that? I do not see where I indicate to embed flash player or to not embed???

When you export (File>Export>Flash), the dialog offers you the choice to export as "Adobe Flash" or as "Windows Projector" / "Macintosh Projector" (popup"export type").

The "Projector" options embed the Flash Player, thus creating n EXE/APP, the "Adobe Flash" option always creates an SWF.

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Matthias

Matthias: Thanks. Should I assume that there is no solution to my original problem that I am unable to use SWF exported by Quark in a FLEX app? I have also been unable to use exported SWF in any other page flip environment that I have been able to find or in any app that allows embedding of SWF. If so, this renders Interactive Designer useless to me unless, of course, Quark implements a page flip transition as well. AS others, I am forced to export as PDF or EPS and then do my flash work elsewhere. That adds a lot of work to my work flow. It's very disappointing.

Hi, kjsperl,

QuarkXPress creates standard SWF in version 6 and 7. Any application being able to handle this format should be ableto handle the SWF created by QuarkXPress.

As I am not a Flex expert and also do not know the app you are using to create flip apps, it is difficult for me to help. I will see whether I can find anyone knowing this better.

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Matthias

Matthias: I have been able to uncover an undocumented option in the flip book app I am hoping to use (www.flippingbook.com) that indicates SWF version. When I change it to indicate 7.0.0, the SWF exported by Quark appear to work as advertised. I have not uncovered a similar option in FLEX as of yet. Thanks for your help. I'll give you this much. You are on of the few, in all of the forums that I have attempted to reach, to respond. For that I am grateful. Kevin