That's a cool way to do that. Unfortunately, I am unable to modify the embed, as it's automated by the ad serving application.
Thanks though! Aaron On 6/14/06 10:46 PM, "Rajat Paharia" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Here's something I tried that might work if you have control over the code > used to do the embed. You'll need to set allowScriptAccess to "always" and > set the name/id in the OBJECT/EMBED tags to the same as the variable > embedName. This doesn't require any javascript to be embedded in the page. > This sets a variable named "location" to the location of the HTML page. You > should wait a frame or two before trying to read it. > > getURL ('javascript:document.getElementById("' + embedName+ > '").setVariable("location", window.location.href); void (0);'); > > I have in my notes that this only worked in IE, but can't remember the > specifics. Also won't work on MySpace where they overwrite allowScriptAccess > to "never". > > Crazy the hoops you need to jump through to even attempt to get this > information. > > best, - rajat > > > On 6/14/06, Aaron Buchanan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> After I asked, I found a bunch of people mentioning this bug. Sorry for >> bein >> lazy.. According to some livedocs post, we cannot rely on this event >> because: >> >> "The problem is that the MovieClipLoader.onLoadError function is triggered >> by 404 HTTP error... as far as I know, nor mozilla or CF based servers >> return 404 error to flash.. that's why it doesn't work..." >> >> FROM: >> >> http://livedocs.macromedia.com/flash/mx2004/main_7_2/wwhelp/wwhimpl/common/h >> tml/wwhelp.htm?context=Flash_MX_2004&file=00001579.html >> >> So I tried not using the moviecliploader class, and just using a loadmovie >> then an iterative function to watch the movieclip's _url property to >> change, >> but it didn't. >> >> I guess the clip's _url value will only be updated once the load has >> finished, or an error has been returned. Otherwise it's still waiting for >> something to load (as indicated by the status "waiting for >> lab-media.com..."). >> >> Anyone else have any ideas? I'm about out, sigh. >> >> Thx! >> Aaron >> >> >> On 6/14/06 9:06 PM, "Aaron Buchanan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >>> Interesting find Jameson! I just ran it on a pc here at the office and >> it >>> worked in IE and failed in Firefox. It also fails on OS X in firefox. >>> >>> Anyone know of any issues with onLoadError not being triggered from >> firefox? >>> >>> Thx! >>> Aaron >>> >>> >>> On 6/14/06 8:45 PM, "Jameson Hsu" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> >>>> I think I figured out the problem. Your solution only seems to work >> when >>>> running Safari. I'm running Firefox on a PC so that's why your >> examples >>>> weren't working for me. >>>> >>>> Jameson >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com >>> To change your subscription options or search the archive: >>> http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders >>> >>> Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software >>> Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training >>> http://www.figleaf.com >>> http://training.figleaf.com >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com >> To change your subscription options or search the archive: >> http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders >> >> Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software >> Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training >> http://www.figleaf.com >> http://training.figleaf.com >> > > _______________________________________________ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com