Full Screen Window/SWF Object

[RichardSDavies]

Just starting my first project using AS3 and using SWFObject to embed in HTML to get a full 100% width/height flash (photography site so needs to fill entire window, especially with widescreen).

Is using SWFObject the best way, and what do you think the best width/height stage dimensions are?

Thanks for any help!

Rich

[MurtenSaerbi]

swfObject is definately the best way. Check out a post I made about it on my blog (http://www.murtensaerbi.be/blog/index.php/2008/12/05/swfobject-2-swffit-2/) or read the essentials here:



swfobject.embedSWF("flash.swf", "divname", "100%", "100%", "9.0.0");

html, body{ height:100%; }
body { margin:0; padding:0; overflow:hidden;



The best dimensions are the ones that the user has. Make yourself a resizeHandler that scales accordingly.
Perhaps when you reach a certain width and/or height stop the scaling.

I would use swffit too, that way you can easily set a minimal browser width/height.

Give a shout if you need help on the resizeHandler.

[RichardSDavies]

Cheers Murten, had a good read on your blog and it was just what I am looking for!

I was trying to figure out the problem with Firefox last night, but i'll try that fix.

I'm going to have a go tonight at building the layout, I want to keep the logo/menu in the top left, like VaryWell (http://www.varywell.com/).

Found a good resource on the Adobe website with some downloads that look pretty good on first glance (http://www.adobe.com/devnet/flash/articles/liquid_gui.html), so i'll give it a go,

Thanks again!

[MurtenSaerbi]

Glad to be of service, RichardSDavies.

The link about the liquid gui's looks like a good base to start, let me know if you need help with anything. If you would like me to create an example or a small tutorial on something please don't hesitate to ask. Good luck and keep on going. ;)

[viceversarohan]

I stopped using swfObject a while ago. I use Mootools' swiff class now. Its so much nicer!