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Use parameters to control media objects

Define special parameters to control Shockwave and Flash SWF files, ActiveX controls, Netscape Navigator plug‑ins, and Java applets. Parameters are used with the object, embed, and applet tags. Parameters set attributes specific to different types of objects. For example, a Flash object can use a quality parameter <param name="quality" value="best"> for the object tag. The Parameter dialog box is available from the Property inspector. See the documentation for the object you’re using for information on the parameters it requires.

Note: There is no widely accepted standard for identifying data files for ActiveX controls. Consult the documentation for the ActiveX control you’re using to find out which parameters to use.

Enter a name and value for a parameter

  1. Select an object that can have parameters (such as a Shockwave movie, an ActiveX control, a Netscape Navigator plug‑in, or a Java applet) in the Document window.
  2. Open the dialog box using one of the following methods:

    • Right-click (Windows) or Control‑click (Macintosh) the object, and select Parameters from the context menu.

    • Open the Property inspector if it isn’t already open, and click the Parameters button found in the lower half of the Property inspector. (Make sure the Property inspector is expanded.)

  3. Click the Plus (+) button and enter the parameter name and value in the appropriate columns.

Remove a parameter

 Select a parameter and press the minus (–) button.

Reorder parameters

 Select a parameter, and use the up and down arrow buttons.