Flash Specifications

When producing FLASH creative for use on inthemix.com.au, it is important to keep these points in mind:

• The absolute maximum filesize for FLASH creative is 49K
• The final Flash file (.swf) must be exported as Flash version 4, 5 or 6 (we do not accept 3 and below, or 7 and above)
• When submitting the final FLASH file (.swf), you MUST include a DoubleClick compatible 'clickTag' embedded in the file (see below)

Embedding a 'clickTag'

For the most part, the movie is made just like any other movie. Any animation or ActionScript that you would normally use can be used. The only difference is the settings for click through actions. Make sure the following parameters are set when the ad clicks over to a site:

• clickTag is used in the URL
• the URL box is set for an expression
• the target window is set to _blank

Please note:This method will only work with Flash 4 or higher creatives. As Flash 3 creatives do not have the necessary features we do not accept creative created with Flash 3 or lower.

All .SWF files should be compiled to be compatible with the Flash version 6 player or lower.

Entering/Creating the Click-thru URL For Flash MX / Flash 6

• You must make these changes to your Flash File (.fla extension).
• You should create a Flash 'button' to sit on top of your design elements. Edit the properties of the button to appear as follows below.
• The code below will allow our ad serving software to dynamically assign a click-through URL for your campaign. The code should be added to the 'on (release)' action.
• Use the url clickTag, you must make sure expression is checked, or this will not work correctly.
• In order to have a new browser window open when clicking on the banner, choose "_blank" by the window option in the action window. See picture below.
  
  Image: Setting the clickTag properties for FLASH 5 / 6 / MX

Entering/Creating the Click-thru URL For Flash MX 2004 / Flash 7

• You must make these changes to your Flash File (.fla extension).
• The code below will allow our ad serving software to dynamically assign a click-through URL for your campaign. The code should be added to the 'on (press)' action.
• You should add this code as the script for the flash button you create to sit on top of all your design. The full text of this script is (you may copy & paste):
  
  on (release)
  {
  _root.getURL ( clickTAG, "_blank" )
  }
  
  
  
• Use the url clickTag, ensure there are no quotes around the word (to specify it as a variable, rather than a literal string - see example below).
• In order to have a new browser window open when clicking on the banner, choose "_blank" as the getURL function calls second variable, ensure it is surrounded by quotes.
  

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