AS 2: Security restrictions for xml/jpg running on a network

[markab]

Hi

This is my first post! And hoped someone could help in any way...

I have a main Flash file I'm publishing as both a swf (FP9 AS2) and exe. This file brings in data from external xml and jpg files. It initially creates a menu from an xml file and brings in jpg images for each of the menu items. Then when you click on one of these menu items, another specific xml file is loaded depending on what you press.

When running either the swf or exe on my local machine (C: drive) it all works great. But when running off a network, the first xml file and jpgs are loaded (thus creating the dynamic menu) but when i click an item the corresponding xml file fails to load. If I throw the swf (from the network) into a browser, all works as it should. It's just when running the swf with the standalone Flash Player or using a projector file that it fails. Odd as it does initially load an xml file and jpegs, but then 'stops' working. Also if I run it off the network within the authoring environment, it works fine.

I've tried setting the Global Security Settings to trust the network location but still no joy. I've also tried changing the local playback security options in publish settings but still can't get it to work.

Is it a sandbox issue? Do I need a FlashPlayerTrust configuration file?

Thanks, Mark