Jonathan- I think you've got some good points... but I would say that there are several ways that have been attempted to "idiot-proof" SWFObject, or at least cushion the blow to a person who doesn't have as much experience. One is the code generator (http://www.swffix.org/swfobject/generator/) , which we promote on here all the time. Another is the FAQ's and the API guide, and even just the test-suite (looking at real, working code is really helpful, I think!). Another is this tutorial video that was made by Lee Brimlow: http://www.gotoandlearn.com/player.php?id=77
All these are resources that are free and available, and most of the time, when an "idiot" (and I don't mean that in a bad way at all!) asks a question here, we try to calmly guide them back to one or more of those resources, as 99% of the time it resolves their issues. The problem is, as Bobby says, SWFObject is like a box of legos... we could put together 10 different sets of instructions on building 10 different lego models. But in the end, the model that you want will have to have some (or a lot) of customization to work well on your site. SWFObject is not turn-key, but it's pretty good at doing *most* of the work for an author, if they just get the first 10% right. Those resources are there to help them do just that. I think it'd be great if you could compile a list (in a separate email thread) of "what you know, and what you don't know, and what know now but wish you knew then". If nothing else, it'd be a thread that we could point to as yet another resource when those new to the land of SWFObject come calling. :) Thanks for your feedback! --Kyle -------------------------------------------------- From: "Jonathan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:13 AM To: <[email protected]> Subject: RE: IE error message - swfobject is undefined > > Hi all in SWFObject, I would like to add a small comment to this picking > up > the "idiot guide" below. I read all the q's and a's in this forum to help > build my understanding of SWFObject and so many like me and the writer > below > send in questions only because to new 'idiots' many bits of what we read > is > not understandable, for example just finding the .js script. It took me 3 > weeks after reading all on deconcept and many Google searches to find the > actual location and what to click. I seen others on this forum asking the > same. > > You guys supporting SWFObject put in an amazing amount of time answering > questions, some of you seem to answer no matter what time of day, for a > free > resource I don't know how you manage it, no doubt there are payoffs in > other > ways. Anyway you do a great job dealing with our 'idiot' questions - and > those where people have not bothered to look, or frustrate you so much you > terminate the thread !!! > > You give your instructions assuming the reader has a level of basic > knowledge, but, if only someone could write them assuming that nothing is > known. Although I have got reasonable html knowledge and web experience, > reading SWFObject notes leaves my head spinning trying to work out what > some > terms mean or leave me in mid air not understanding what happens next. > > If it helps, I could send your user notes highlighting what leaves me, as > an > 'idiot' completely perplexed, including the ones I have since got to > understand. It could greatly reduce the calls on your time. > > Regards Jonathan > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of flashman > Sent: 15 October 2008 10:31 > To: SWFObject > Subject: Re: IE error message - swfobject is undefined > > > > Cheers Bobby, > Obviously I was missing the link to that important little file. I > appreciate > all the work you guys are putting into this, it would be really good if > someone could write an idiot guide on how to implement the method. Even > after reading all the documentation carefully I’m still fuzzy about a > couple > of things. > > Anyway, fuzzy but now happy and grateful for your help > Thanks > > > On Oct 15, 2:16 am, Bobby <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> The swfobject.js file cannot be located >> at:http://www.winghamakoostikfestival.com/swfobject.js >> >> Inside <script type="text/javascript" src="swfobject.js"></script> you >> can set your path to your swfobject.js file on your Web server, e.g.: >> <script type="text/javascript" src="js/swfobject.js"></script> >> >> Where you upload it is up to you. > > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "SWFObject" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/swfobject?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
