I have created an swf, and imported a .flv using progressive download. Once
imported, I see the video playback box and tools on the screen. However, when I
publish the .swf, or "test movie," there is nothing where the .flv should be.
The playback tools are not even there. I have set up a button to goto and stop
on the frame where the flv playback should occur, but it's not there.

This is the case whether I publish the .swf to the web or not. And I am
positive that the .flv is in the correct directory. I have checked the
component inspector a million times, and have pointed to the local version of
the .flv and the .flv on my server space.

Any help determining why there are no playback tools on my pubished .swf would
be great.

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any way to see the source and flv ?



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Josh,
I just had this same problem, and after many pulled hairs, someone within
these forums was kind enough to help me, so here's his same response for you:

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A couple of things to check:

If you are getting the can't find file issue while in the Flash development
environment, I found that placing the file on the server, and then trying to
view the file separately through its own URL in Internet Explorer on the
machine you're developing on for some reason allows the Flash IDE to find the
file. I guess it must be in some interdependent with Internet Explorer..

If you can't access the file separately from its own URL then its possible
your web server hasn't had the MIME type for .FLV set up, and doesnt allow it
to be served. You can check this by reviewing the MIME settings:


http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/c/engineering/archives/adding-flv-mime-type-in-iis-41
98


http://livedocs.macromedia.com/flash/mx2004/main_7_2/wwhelp/wwhimpl/common/html/
wwhelp.htm?context=Flash_MX_2004&file=00000868.html

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In my case, it was definitely a case of the server needing to be updated - if
you don't have access, you'll probably need to contact tech support, but it
literally was a couple of very quick steps for our IT tech to make the update...

Hope that helps - thank someone named "nick" for this tip, I'm just "paying it
forward..."

Jesse

Thanks for this advice. Actually, when I do the intial import, it seems to find
the video. I mean, I am never actually able to watch the video, but it doesn't
give me the "unable to find video" error when importing. Also, I have been
accessing the file via internet explorer while working on it. I did it a couple
times so that I could ensure that the path was prefect. I even cut/paste the
url from my address bar in IE after confirming it was correct.

I'm still searching for an answer, if anyone has any further advice.

Did you say this happens on a local level, or is it just when you publish the
files? You have to make sure that the server allows for the flv mime type. If
it happens on the local level then something is wrong with your code.