Hi,

(It's been suggested that I ask this question here - I did originally ask in
the
http://www.macromedia.com/cfusion/webforums/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=194&thre
adid=1037577)

I'm trying to find out whether it's possible to use the same flv file in two
situations:

1) online and streamed (using Flash Communications Server)
2) offline and progressive download (without using Flash Communications Server)

I'm looking at creating a learning programme that needs to be available
online, but also available as a downloadable package for use offline (probably
on a CD or from the user's hard drive). It will have lots of video and
therefore will need streaming when used online.

http://www.macromedia.com/devnet/mx/flash/articles/flv_howto_03.html implies
that it should be possible, but I need to confirm that.

I haven't got Flash Pro yet - this is a research question to help work out
whether to go down that route.

Thanks,

Mark

yes it is possible to use FLV file with and without Flashcom. It is
well documented in the flash documentation. good luck

Yes, it is not a problem. I have created a lot of projects that have been a
standalone player on a CD and it connects to the streaming server without a
hitch. You don't even need to change your pointer. Just save your online file
as a standalone.
Oh, the only hitch you could run into is, the user not having a net connection
(very rare these days). I have also run into problems with people behind
firewalls and have needed to change from RTMP to RTMPT.
I am online today trying to resolve a RTMPT problem.
Anyway, have fun with it.