# Can use swf files in Dreamweaver templates? **URL:** \ **Category:** flash\ **Created:** [June 14, 2008, 1:29am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-use-swf-files-in-dreamweaver-templates/263285 "2008-06-14T01:29:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![vivalibre](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/b77776/32.png) [@vivalibre](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/vivalibre)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2008, 1:29am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-use-swf-files-in-dreamweaver-templates/263285/1 "2008-06-14T01:29:46Z")
Is there a problem with using swf files in Dreamweaver templates (other than that I can’t get them to work)? The swfs I inserted in a Dreamweaver template DO appear in the template itself when I test it (in Firefox), but do NOT appear in the pages BASED on the template when I test them. In case this means anything, both swf files contain custom buttons. I’m using Flash CS3 and Dreamweaver CS3. Anyone know what the problem is? Thanks! Viva ---
**Author:** ![cpgenius](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.kirupa.com/cpgenius/32/854_2.png) [@cpgenius](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/cpgenius)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2008, 6:59am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-use-swf-files-in-dreamweaver-templates/263285/2 "2008-06-16T06:59:09Z")
I’d suggest learning basic HTML, so you can embed and work with templates properly. A template can only do so much, and so can we, without any code shown here. ---
**Author:** ![vivalibre](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/b77776/32.png) [@vivalibre](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/vivalibre)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2008, 8:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-use-swf-files-in-dreamweaver-templates/263285/3 "2008-06-16T20:07:24Z")
Well, even that’s helpful. Indeed, I guess I have some learning to do and won’t waste your time with what seems to be a pretty complicated question. I’ll be back to this forum when I’m not such an annoying newbie anymore! Viva ---
**Author:** ![Digitalosophy](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.kirupa.com/digitalosophy/32/1114_2.png) [@Digitalosophy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Digitalosophy)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2008, 9:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-use-swf-files-in-dreamweaver-templates/263285/4 "2008-06-16T21:11:38Z")
[quote=vivalibre;2342503]Is there a problem with using swf files in Dreamweaver templates (other than that I can’t get them to work)? The swfs I inserted in a Dreamweaver template DO appear in the template itself when I test it (in Firefox), but do NOT appear in the pages BASED on the template when I test them. In case this means anything, both swf files contain custom buttons. I’m using Flash CS3 and Dreamweaver CS3. Anyone know what the problem is? Thanks! Viva[/quote] Have you defined your site in Dreamweaver? Seems like a path issue to me. Also there is no need to get all sensitive, cpgenius didn’t say anything out of line. ---
**Author:** ![vivalibre](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/b77776/32.png) [@vivalibre](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/vivalibre)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2008, 2:01am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-use-swf-files-in-dreamweaver-templates/263285/5 "2008-06-17T02:01:31Z")
Actually I wasn’t getting “all sensitive.” Or, I may have felt a slight blow to my ego and maybe that showed, but I really meant to acknowledge that he’s right, I am probably asking questions that are too basic for this forum. I find it sweet that came to his defense! I will be taking a couple of classes soon that should help me, and in the mean time I’ll just use workarounds to mask my deficiencies! And I may limit my forum participation to viewing only unless I can describe my question more clearly. About defining the site in Dreamweaver, I’m pretty sure it is but I’ll look at it more carefully. Thanks, Viva ---
**Author:** ![Digitalosophy](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.kirupa.com/digitalosophy/32/1114_2.png) [@Digitalosophy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Digitalosophy)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2008, 4:23am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-use-swf-files-in-dreamweaver-templates/263285/6 "2008-06-17T04:23:36Z")
The reason why I am asking if the site is defined is because if it is not Dreamweaver embeds the swf with the full path of the local computer (if windows - C://Document and Settings/yada yada). Can you post the HTML code?