Talking to Flash with JavaScript
By: Paul Newman on Thursday, June 16, 2005
Reader Level: 
At the time of this writing — Flash Player 7 — there is no consistently reliable method for talking to Flash with JavaScript. But there is a workaround. In this article, you'll learn how to use FlashVars and the LocalConnection class to send messages to a Flash movie embedded in an HTML document. This technique should work in virtually every browser and platform, provided the user hasn't disabled JavaScript.
Purchase this item
You can purchase this piece of content separately for
$10.00
Want more?
Community MX members get unlimited access to daily articles,
tutorials, extensions and support. The most comprehensive
resource for Macromedia designers and developers today.
Take a tour of what we offer, and discover the benefits
of subscribing.
Already a member?
Simply log in using the form in the top right area of the site.
